Many people have jobs that they are content with but are not passionate about. While committing to your dream career late in life may not be the best idea, turning a hobby into a side career has worked for many people. If you have the gift of healing and love to socialize consider turning your massage hobby into a part time couples therapeutic party host. These basic steps will start you down the right path towards hosting successful couples parties.

Do Your Research and Create Your Title

Always make sure to know what you are getting yourself into. Look at statistics and figure out your market. Are there a large amount of couples in your area? This will help you figure out if your new part time job has a viable market. Afterwards, set your services. Are you good at instructing others on massage techniques? Think about if you will travel to customers homes or host the parties at your own. Having packages and customization helps to create a one of a kind service.

Once all of your research is done, consider your title. While you do not need to be licensed to do at home massages, you will have to disclose the fact that you have no license. This could affect your client base. Attending seminars and courses will be a good idea as proof of your skills if you decide to not get licensed.

Market Yourself

Marketing is key in a successful small business. It is unlikely that social networking sites like MySpace will bring clients since your target audience is older couples. Try marketing yourself through friends with married acquaintances’. Posting advertisements with couples church groups, spas and local women’s apparel shops are good places to start.

When first starting out, discounts are a smart strategy. Make sure to have limitations or else you might end up giving away more free services than creating revenue. Limiting the number of couples, party length, and select services will need to be specified for discounts offered.

Create the Perfect Party

Professionalism is of the utmost importance when hosting parties. You do not want people paying professional prices for a non-professional service. Assist couples in proper techniques but let them do the majority of the physical contact. Make sure to run things smoothly and have a set plan.

Offering different massage types, illustrating the technique, then allowing couples to practice is the professional way to run the party. Give people an idea of what they can expect. Do not simply say “Use the massage stones on your partner.” Explain why massage stones are beneficial, show them how to place them on the body with or without oil, and then allow them to use the stones on one another. Also consider having a signature service. People will feel this is worth more because of the signature title. “Healing Hot Stone Massage” sounds luxurious and relaxing so it sounds like it will be worth more.

Author Bio: Matilda French regularly writes for TIR Massage Stone, the leading hot stone massage supplies provider. They carry products for hot stone massage such as massage rocks, as well as many other many other accessories for hot stone therapy.

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