question about hiring MT's for a private facility

[julie j]

I don't think this is like a spa situation where you are on call because of the volume - in this situation there are only 20-30 people that could possibly make an appointment, at a spa it's the whole surrounding area, whoever walks in the door, there are possible new clients, you can build your business. In a spa situation you can market yourself, give people your card, tell them you are available at such and such a place, you may not choose to because you're only working at the spa to supplement your income while you build a private practice, or whatever, BUT it's the MT's choice not to promote the spa.
In this situation it's like a private home, you can't get people to see you there, no point promoting it. It's like an outcall or a corporate job.

You are right in some ways, but not everyone will look at it as a need to build a business. Sometimes a little extra work is just nice to have. Having the space set up (and big enough!!) and not needing to do any advertising or printing or ANYTHING but to show up IF it is convenient is nice. I have to promote my outcall business, which takes time and expense. I have to lug my stuff, which takes time and energy.

I don't think it really compares to a spa or to an outcall. I don't know how to classify it.....but if it was close enough to home and I'd have the choice to take the client or pass the opportunity to the next MT on the list, I would be happy to be on the roster for something like this. I wouldn't need it to grow my business, and it wouldn't cost me a thing. I guess it is one of those "to each his own" deals.

 

[stormer_xxi]

Due to the set up you describe and the amount of people, I would suggest you have one or 2 independent contractors. More than that and they will not make any money and you will have trouble keeping them. Get available days/time he/she is available (because as a IC, they will have their own private practice as well) and set the schedule up accordingly, letting your people know when the therapist is available to them.

Having one great MT who everyone enjoys ensures your people are happy and the MT is happy too.

Just a suggestion from an MT.

 

[MtBikr]

Due to the set up you describe and the amount of people, I would suggest you have one or 2 independent contractors. More than that and they will not make any money and you will have trouble keeping them.

That would be my feeling also. Maybe you all wouldn't mind having a different MT work on you each time, but if you want to be able to schedule ahead of time or have some consistency around who works on you, that may be easier to get w/a smaller # of MTs.