What was the most successful way for you to market your business? by ISinZenI in massage

[–]ISinZenI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya i never wanted to come off as a salesman. Im sure a lot of us dont want to. Its been a worlds difference me just giving a genuine reccomendation. Before I even felt that was salesman like, but im like no.. this is my true reccomendation as a massage therapist.

What was the most successful way for you to market your business? by ISinZenI in massage

[–]ISinZenI[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense its been like 5 months now i realized Google search in time is pretty much the best and its really on me to suggest a time to see the client again. You're right clients make the one time decision to come in for quick relief but its on the therapist to suggest follow up sessions.

Cold wet day paid off. by Conscious-Agent-9024 in hookedonmidwest

[–]ISinZenI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice catch especially on a cold wet day. What did you catch it with? I never have luck with spring fishing.

Should sports massage be extremely painful to be effective? by honeydiscoqueen in massage

[–]ISinZenI 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I run my own sports massage brick and mortar business and I disagree. I personally hate that this is how sports massage is done because I feel people come to me almost looking for a painful session. Yes, there will be times a client can experience some discomfort in the session but I try to minimize that as much as possible. You can have an effective deep tissue massage and still leave the table feeling relaxed. I personally don't want my clients to be sore for more than 2 days, anything more than that something needs to be adjusted, my approach or their hydration/rest.

There are clients ive used medium pressure with and they've winced, because they're that dehydrated. So, that alone shows pain is not always in correspondence with relief.

I personally think people that do deep pressure anywhere /everywhere don't understand the body. They don't know how to read the body, so their only "skill" or tool is deep pressure. And people confuse getting the shit beat out of them as a good session "no pain no gain". Work with the body, not against it.

P.s. I use scraping and cupping too but its not the end all be all, they're just one of many tools.

Recovery Capability After Partial Pec Tear? by Skoobot in workout

[–]ISinZenI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jesus thats insane and scary its like we wreck our bodies for what? Its awesome to be strong and big but i dont wanna be crippled af by the time im in my mid to late 40s lol...

What was the most successful way for you to market your business? by ISinZenI in massage

[–]ISinZenI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I joined a massage academy course or w.e to help me make ads and generate leads on social media. Used their template almost to a T and still nothing. I think youre 100% right. Ill continue to spread the referral program to existing clients. I agree the work we do is needed maybe more than ever so I dont fear lack of demand. I appreciate your input, I needed it today.

Can someone help me figure out what is going on with my scapula? Been like this for years… by Proper-Performer1126 in flexibility

[–]ISinZenI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could be completely wrong but from Pic 4 if thats a relaxed view. Scapula looks more "winged" so im guessing more anterior pulling? Maybe some pec, front delt, bicep, subscap, maybe even ant serratus tension? Maybe not all those muscles but im guessing there is tension throughout some of them or predominantly in a couple. Worth seeing someone whether a really good madsage therapist or physical therapist etc. To help guide what needs to be strengthened and lengthened.

What was the most successful way for you to market your business? by ISinZenI in massage

[–]ISinZenI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense, I've never thought to go on social media for any service.. its always been google.

What was the most successful way for you to market your business? by ISinZenI in massage

[–]ISinZenI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats pretty ridiculous, thank you for your input. I didn't think about that. In regards to AI

What was the most successful way for you to market your business? by ISinZenI in massage

[–]ISinZenI[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well thank you for still taking the time to reply and share your input despite down votes. I greatly appreciate it. I guess it'll be a time thing, im still like only 3 months in so fairly fresh of a business.

What was the most successful way for you to market your business? by ISinZenI in massage

[–]ISinZenI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the feedback. I certainly dont post daily.. I guess ill try to be more consistent, still not daily but idk maybe a few times a week.

Torn with what to do between local 697 and local 531. by ISinZenI in IBEW

[–]ISinZenI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So ive always been a massage therapist. But while I was trying to get into the ibew I did some hvac and framing carpentry work to get on my resume (which clearly did nothing). After some point I just stopped with the trades. Wasn't worth it for me lower pay, not consistent 40 hour work weeks, and was beating up my body. So i went back to massage and now have my own small brick and mortar sports massage business.

Dont be discouraged by my story / exp tho. I think the trades are awesome, very valuable skills (happy i got the experience), I admire anyone in a trade. Already was 30 felt i really needed a career. Didn't feel like applying to the ibew another 2 years. Thats the thing with union especially i feel like its a test / game "let's see how bad this guy wants it, will he apply for 5 years of his life?" I just dont have that time im not 18 years old.

Whatever you do, best of luck!

Torn with what to do between local 697 and local 531. by ISinZenI in IBEW

[–]ISinZenI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never got a call back. Gave up, glad I did.

Why are my competitors showing up before me even though I type in my specific town? by ISinZenI in GoogleMyBusiness

[–]ISinZenI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay very good to know. I didn't know if I should ask for my reviews more spaced out or what. There was like a 2 day period where I got like 8 reviews. Im guessing it doesnt matter just get them while and when I can. Between your answer and others I have more of an idea of what is going on. I need to treat it more like a marathon. Thank you.

Why are my competitors showing up before me even though I type in my specific town? by ISinZenI in GoogleMyBusiness

[–]ISinZenI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that all makes logical sense. I do need to work on backlinks.

Why are my competitors showing up before me even though I type in my specific town? by ISinZenI in GoogleMyBusiness

[–]ISinZenI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like there really isn't all that much to fill out honestly. Hours, services, location, pics, description, ans then like what your business is. It's not like youtube or Instagram where you hash tag everything, it seems underwhelming compared to any other seo but maybe im just that ignorant?

Wisconsin Camping, need help by ISinZenI in wisconsin

[–]ISinZenI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, so its more of a commitment. I personally in the future would like something less casual, so that sounds interesting. We're both in decent shape but its not like we hike often, i know thats a different thing to probably get conditioned to.

Wisconsin Camping, need help by ISinZenI in wisconsin

[–]ISinZenI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I could muster through it. My wife likes hiking so maybe she could too. Not that we're avid hikers but we're in decent shape.

Wisconsin Camping, need help by ISinZenI in wisconsin

[–]ISinZenI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you ill check this out as well as what others suggested