oryx

Member since 30-Apr-03
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22-Mar-10, 10:28 AM (PST) |
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9. "RE: So what is wrong with a cell phone?"
In response to message #0
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There are some providers that have opted to go this route (email first only) to filter out their target audience. I'm thinking such providers are more on the low-volume side and are exercising an extra step of discretion. This also weeds out random phone calls and text messages, mostly from guys that are into the "blow-and-go", and even guys that are just wasting their time - jokers, stalkers, etc. There are a handful of providers that I know of that conduct their business this way, and it actually works for them, and even to their new and established clients. Of course, this doesn't work for every hobbyist; and for that, there are plenty of other providers that still go the "call girl" way. Such providers typically have smartphones (i.e., BlackBerry's, iPhones) where they can pick up emails as they come even if they're "out in the field". So don't fret about them having to find a computer just to answer your emails. If they don't have a smartphone and/or only checking emails whenever they get to a computer, I imagine they're even more on the real low-volume side as they're not anxiously putting more "numbers" on the board on a more consistent basis. Can you say, side-job? Nice! So yes, it takes a little extra work to schedule with such providers the first time, and it'll be very rare that you'd get a same day appointment with them. References will most likely be a requirement also, so be ready for those. Also, make your email show a little bit of your nice personality -- it'll go an extra way in the YMMV department. Like I said, such providers who require "email only first" are not for everyone. For those hobbyists that are okay with that, I think that you are in for a higher class of a provider -- more discretionary, on the low-volume side, just to name a couple of traits that I personally find extra appealing. -Oryx |
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