Quote Originally Posted by apples and bananas View Post
I'm a little different. I meet with everyone who wants to meet with me. I've met with pregnant ladies looking for care over a year away.

I first find out thier schedule and days needed and start date. If I don't have space I let them know, but I also tell them that anything can happen and I have an active wait list that I call people from. I only meet with people who have good hours.

Here's my theory.

People with babies know people with babies. My business is all about marketing. If client X comes to meet with me and I never see them again as I never have a space, they will get an impression from me. Their friend has a baby and asks for referals. Client X met with me and liked me so suggests me.

I've gotten clients from this method. People talk about me, I'm hard to get into so people want me more! It gives me the freedom to terminate on a moments notice and know I have 3 people waiting for the spot.

Works for me.
. Yes, I so agree! I too weed out from the initial phone interview too, as my potential client base is limited (my husband is a teacher & I choose to only care for teacher's children...so having the summers etc. off is important to me). With that being the case, I like to network with as many teachers within the different schools in our area as possible.