MaxSoutine's Personal Masseur Interview

Last Updated: May 04, 2017

- Hmmmmm...
Yes! I remember being extremely nervous. Luckily I had a LOT of practice on friends/other masseurs-in-training. After the first one, though, it was easy like Sunday morning.

- You asked the same EXACT question 8 questions ago. Pay attention!!

- Extensive as in med-school extensive? No. But the basics should be mastered, and as time goes on, keep adding new "tricks" or techniques. Always be learning.

- I don't travel as much as I'd like. I am working on changing that. Lots to see!

- 9 years. I've probably got another 1 or 2 years left in me, and then its off to exploit my next facet/conquer the next vocation. As humans, we owe it to ourselves to do MANY different things throughout our lives. Our time here on earth is brief! Must keep moving...

- I am uniquely me. I am talented, professional, and efficient. I am not chatty, unless the client seems to be headed in that direction. Otherwise, I zip it. Nothing worse than a Chatty Cathy when trying to relax.

- Practice. Practice. Practice.

Oh, and learn how to market yourself!

- I became a masseur because I enjoy the flexibility of hours, because I am fascinated by anatomy/physiology, and because it gives me pleasure to make others feel good.

- Do clients really care what the hell I do in my spare time?

OK. Cat Juggling. I juggle cats...

- Exponentially better than when they arrived, and eager to book another appointment.

- I have a good sense of humor and a wealth of knowledge about totally useless things.

- Yes..
I have worked hard at learning technique. That is a given and a must. But to be successful, marketing and client retention are paramount.
Prospective clients will never book a session if they don't know about you. So how do get their attention? If you don't have a plan to market your services/yourself, you will fail.
Why would clients return? Did you give them the BEST possible experience? If not, and you were somehow "off your game" that day, did you offer the client a discount to return and give it a second try? Do you follow up directly after sessions; thanking them for getting on YOUR table? After all, they had many other masseurs to choose from.

- I did step away for a bit and, in fact, found that I missed it. "Addictive"? I don't know if I'd go that far, but I definitely love what I do.