I was surprised by the content of this article, and it is a really good read! For so many here that I know who sell themselves short...you are awesome!
We have an unusual 7-night vacancy next week in our ocean view cottage but I refuse to give it away to fill it. Nope...won't do that. It is worth every $ we charge. We will break the week up for 2 shorter reservations, but the nightly rate is higher than the weekly rate because I will have a change over and MY TIME IS WORTH IT!Excellent!
With all of the stunned walk-ins we get here I think I have learned to just point them to the place that charges what they want to spend rather than worrying we're charging too much.
We're very clear about what a room costs and what stuffing it full of extra people is going to cost. And yet, the guilters are out there. One guy who said, when I asked had he seen there was a charge for extra people, 'I guess we'll just have to manage even though the listing says the room is for 3 people, I guess you have to charge.'
Right buddy, I have to charge. It's worth it to me to be sure I get paid for my work.
And another person who told me another inn was willing to charge her for her twin kids as if they were only one kid. I told her that sounded like a really good deal and she should call them right back.
But I still compare myself to other places and realize there are places you get more (but not for less money, those folks staying there are paying for the privilege!)
And I now tell lookie lous that they are welcome to call back until 9 PM, after that they can reserve the room they decide on online.
Same thing for calls from the road that 'we'll be right there!' You can have the room with a credit card on file.
Our time is worth something!.
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