Chance Ryan's Page

"You need to do some research on the internet to get quality and market driven education in Massage Therapy "

"Coming from the IT Consulting field, "non-compete" contracts are common in many other businesses so  I have no issues with that.   Stealing clients in unethical, period.  One of the volunteer organizations that I work…"

"You made some good points.  I am a recent career changer.  In the past when I was working my desk job, I had 2 LMTs that I loved but they were flaky and not always available when I needed a massage.  And I can't tell you how many…"

"Gina, you have crossed over to complete lunacy. Can you even comprehend the ENGLISH language?   You claim Estee Lauder hires unlicensed cosmetologist, based on their ad listing you posted.   Did you bother to read it?  This ad was…"

"honestly, i like it when the industry decides what price to charge.  If your in a city where the norm is 80 bucks, then charge in around 80, some places it's 50 then charge that.  I think the market is very good at deciding what to…"

"Whatever you say Conan, although you might want to have a look under job description qualifications for Estee Lauder at this link: http://www.vault.com/survey/occupational/Estee-Lauder-2380.html I'll be sure to print it out for when that…"

"Gina, your lack of comprehension and math skills are staggering   As stated before, our therapists average 3 or 4 services during their nine hour day, which includes a 1 hour meal break and 30 minutes between clients.  A much more likely…"

"R&R posted about his MBA as an answer to my question about his education and experience.  It was not intended to be an actual part of this thread.  I'm going to see if he'll friend me (and do the same with other people that I…"

"Actually you are the one that brought up percentage when you said, that you pay  your therapists 35% of the cost of service.  Now if you pay them $45 a service then that works out to over $120 for the service, meanwhile you are going on…"

"The problem stems from the schools, who are encouraging their new grads to work for these places because they are getting kickbacks from franchises like ME.    Didn't you say you pay your employees $45/hr?  I pay my contractors…"

"Gina, thanks for continuing to make all of my points for me. Not sure what you are arguing about or whom with     Do you ever tired of being wrong? I guess if you continue to assume what other's motives and thoughts are, you must be…"

"Einstein said it best... What's the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. If franchises are gouging the MT pay rates, the potential need may arise for MTs to struggle to make ends meet, may…"

"Great point Maryshka.  I was very lucky.  I had a mentor in school who prepared me and taught me about my worth but many don't especially nowadays when the franchises are in bed with the schools.  Novices end up being the…"

"That may or may not be true if a client is new to massage. Someone new (i.e. novice) to massage is happy to get anything a massage therapist gives them for the novice doesn't know any better but the massage therapist does, and doing a mediocre…"

"Me too! Think of all the back and forth posts that could have been avoided if R&R just admitted up front that he pays his therapists a good pay rate of $45/hr but still thinks businesses like ME can pay what they choose,like most on…"

"LOL - yeah, forgot that I could just say what I needed to!  Good point.  I was trying to buffer my comments - have been taught to say something positive in every situation.  Not necessary when dealing with people who are OK with being…"