Are Discounts Right for Your Massage Business?

Welcome to the very first episode of the Massage and Spa Success Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a hot topic: discounts—whether they’re right for your massage business and how to use them strategically.

Discounting can be a powerful tool to grow your business, attract new clients, and fill gaps in your schedule, but it’s not without its challenges. In this episode, I’ll break down the pros and cons of offering discounts, share strategies to use them effectively, and help you decide if discounts align with your business goals and vision.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The benefits of discounts, including how they reduce risk for potential clients and help fill unbooked times.
• The drawbacks of discounts, including how overuse can hurt your profits and brand perception.
• Tips for strategically offering discounts, such as time-based promotions, targeting specific time slots, and creating high-value packages.
• Why it’s critical to check your energy before offering discounts—and how to avoid the desperation trap.
• Alternatives to discounting, like referral programs, reactivating clients, and membership programs.
• How to frame your discounts to emphasize value and exclusivity rather than slashed prices.
• The mindset shift to view discounts as part of your marketing budget.

Key Takeaways:

• Discounting isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s about finding what works for your business, goals, and brand identity.
• Strategic discounting can be an excellent marketing tool, but it should always be part of a larger plan—not your entire strategy.
• If something doesn’t work, that’s okay! Every decision is a learning opportunity, and you can always adjust and refine your approach.

Resources Mentioned:
- Free eBook: Massage and Spa Success Guide Packed with ideas for seasonal specials, prepaid packages, and marketing strategies to grow your business.

Action Steps:
1. Evaluate whether discounts align with your goals and brand identity.
2. Run the numbers to see if discounting can work for your pricing structure.
3. Experiment with framing discounts as exclusive opportunities or value-packed packages.
4. Visit ElevateWithGael.com to grab your free eBook and get even more ideas!

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