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Spa Therapist: “I don’t have time to talk about products ’cause I’m back to back with guests.”

Me: “How many guests do you have today?”

Spa Therapist: “Two.”

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It’s sad but this is the mindset of too many therapists. Basically  they’re saying “I don’t have the desire time to deliver good service!”

Rationalize it as you will, that’s the bottom line.

So, what can you do?

Begin with this – the initial consultation.

The Initial Consultation

It is amazing how many therapists look at the intake form and ask “Are there any areas that concern you”. That’s it.

Sorry, but that’s not a consultation.

A consultation should reveal what, where, when, why and how. The following questions are examples of the information therapists should be seeking.

How are you feeling today?

What results are you expecting from this treatment?

What seems to bring the discomfort on?

Where do you feel the most discomfort today?

When did you begin feeling pain?

When did your skin begin to break out?

Why do you believe this is happening?

How long have you been in discomfort?

It doesn’t matter if an intake form is used or not. Before your therapists lay hands on your guests, they need this information. Here’s why;

  1. To ensure that the correct treatment is performed.
  2. To deliver the best service possible.
  3. To lay the foundation for recommendations of home care.

The main reason therapists have problems selling retail is because they don’t know enough about the guests needs. It’s as simple as that.

It’s so much easier and organic to say “When we spoke earlier, you mentioned that you have problems sleeping. I think you’d love this product. You put a few drops in your tub and on your pillow and you’ll sleep like a baby.”

The therapist reiterated the guest’s concern which shows she was listening. By making a recommendation that is spot on, the guest feels validated.

Will she take the product home? Probably.

Is it time to bring your team up to speed?

Linda Harding-Bond
Linda Harding-Bond is shifting the paradigm on spa retail training. Her Express Online Retail Training Course is exactly what's needed for post-COVID-19 spa re-openings. Designed to bring your therapists' retail skills up to speed, it will quickly position retail as a robust alternate revenue stream. Linda has provided training for many world-class organizations including The Oberoi Group, St. Regis Hotel, Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Shangri-La Hotels, The Resort at Pedregal, GoldenEye Resort and Spa and Six Senses Resorts. She is author of "Listen, Engage, Sell!: The Foolproof Method for Increasing Spa Sales in 7 Days or Less" and "The New Esthy Handbook: an Essential Guide for Novice or Nervous Estheticians". Connect with her at Linda@Moontideconsulting.com .
Linda Harding-Bond

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