Separating Business From Pleasure...

In the past weeks, I received  two emails asking me for advice. In both instances the Massage Therapist asked me how I would handle friends and family as clients, especially when they sometimes pay less for the same work, and often do not show up for appointments on time.

I can certainly see how having family and friends as massage clients can be beneficial, but then you have to also consider the “dark side” if you have friends and family that really push the envelope and take special allowances because they “know you”. It can put you in a very difficult position indeed and finding a way to salvage the friendship while putting your foot down can be a daunting task.

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