Massage, Money, & Misbehavior: Lessons Learned from Groupon

Tune in for a hard-earned tale of a massage therapist's adventures with Groupon. From the overwhelming response to her discount deal to juggling a flood of new clients, the episode provides key insights into setting and maintaining professional boundaries. It’s a must-listen episode for those pondering the allure of discount coupons for their businesses. Learn from Mary-Claire's discovery of growth and transformation after selling a crap ton of 90-minute Groupon massages. She shares the lessons she learned in terms of maintaining boundaries, understanding her ideal client, and standing up for herself as a business owner. **Key Points:** - The episode opens with a discussion around the value of a massage service and questioning whether one should ever discount their service. -  Mary-Claire shares her personal experience of signing a deal with Groupon over a decade ago, leading her to offering massive discounts on her services. - Groupon sales can be overwhelming and lack of knowledge about how the platform works can lead to over-commitment. - Enforcing boundaries and saying no is crucial for both personal balance and quality of service. - Understanding your ideal client can help filter out those seeking discounted services from those who truly value your service. - Having clear rules and policies can help in maintaining boundaries and treating customers fairly. - Regularly discounting your services may undervalue your capabilities and set a negative precedent. **Links** www.massagemomentum.com