[Candace Craw-Goldman]

• Did your in-person sessions require anything different from your online ones???

Yes. A perfectly clean space with no or minimal distractions such as noise or activity. Access to a dedicated bathroom or at the very least, a minimally used shared one. Good parking or dedicated spaces for clients. Aligned neighbors

• Are there specific tools or small investments that became essential for you???
  (I already know I may need to invest in a recorder, but I’m curious what else supported you.)

A good chair.

• Did you notice energetic or boundary-based differences???

Yes. In person clients, especially those who travel in from afar or even drive a good bit, tend to want and or need more time.

• How did you prepare your space, your body, or your energy field differently???

My neighbor’s schedules were important. Their noisest times were avoided and I also found I needed to keep in communication with them – sometimes even texting saying “I am starting my induction….” to assure extra quiet and balance. 

• And if you’ve partnered with a wellness center, what helped the collaboration feel smooth, reciprocal, and honoring on both sides???

N/A

• If you were starting in-person sessions all over again… what’s the one thing you’d absolutely make sure to have in place???

Control of as much as possible in terms of immediate session space, and communication completed… about almost everything you can imagine.

Going into biz or partnership is tricky with friends/family if this is the case… take special care. 

Examples of things that come to mind:  Is the A/C too cold for you and your client? Can you adjust? What if you are the only one present and there is an issue with the bldg?  Are the walls thin and the adjoining room’s activities a surprise or are there standard schedules you can count upon? Does your Wellness center understand our work well enough to know you might have shouting/tears or other strong reactions from clients at times? Do they understand also that some sessions last far longer than anticipated? What will your cancellation policy be if you have reserved a room or space and your client ghosts you? Are the details around the established client list/contacts/ads or promo etc worked out. 

These are just off the top of my head of course so much more comes up. The idea is to not have EITHER party surprised about anything. Its interesting how we assume so much in these types of situations. Don’t assume anything and talk talk talk.

Is your agreement and partnership in writing?

If these details are not decided yet or all is still vague- do NOT begin until all details are clearly laid out and you have them in writing. Expectations on both sides, percentages or payment/fee arrangements/ booking procedures/ communications and … giving notice if/when things change and the arrangement is no longer beneficial to both.

Best of luck in your new adventure Kenneth! Take photos – let us know how it goes!