Tune in for a hard-earned tale of a massage therapist's adventures with Groupon.

From the overwhelming response to her discount deal to juggling a flood of new clients, the episode provides key insights into setting and maintaining professional boundaries. It’s a must-listen episode for those pondering the allure of discount coupons for their businesses.

Learn from Mary-Claire's discovery of growth and transformation after selling a crap ton of 90-minute Groupon massages. She shares the lessons she learned in terms of maintaining boundaries, understanding her ideal client, and standing up for herself as a business owner.

**Key Points:**

- The episode opens with a discussion around the value of a massage service and questioning whether one should ever discount their service.

- Mary-Claire shares her personal experience of signing a deal with Groupon over a decade ago, leading her to offering massive discounts on her services.

- Groupon sales can be overwhelming and lack of knowledge about how the platform works can lead to over-commitment.

- Enforcing boundaries and saying no is crucial for both personal balance and quality of service.

- Understanding your ideal client can help filter out those seeking discounted services from those who truly value your service.

- Having clear rules and policies can help in maintaining boundaries and treating customers fairly.

- Regularly discounting your services may undervalue your capabilities and set a negative precedent.

**Links**

Massage, Money, & Misbehavior: Lessons Learned from Groupon