Fee-First Booking: Secure Up-Front Payments with Stripe + SimplyMeet.me
1. Why Upfront Payments Matter in Modern Client-Facing Businesses If your business runs on appointments — whether you’re offering coaching, legal advice, therapy, fitness sessions, marketing consults, or creative reviews — you’ve probably lived through this: A client books. You block the time. You prepare. And then… silence. They vanish. Maybe they cancel last minute, […]
Daena Skinner
July 15, 2025
How to Run a Successful Client Meeting: Tips and Best Practices
In a world brimming with pings, DMs, and Slack threads, the simple act of a scheduled client meeting still holds remarkable power. It’s not just about discussing project timelines or contract terms — it’s about building relationships, aligning goals, and demonstrating credibility in real-time. But let’s be honest: not all meetings are created equal. Some […]
Daena Skinner
July 9, 2025
Simplify Scheduling: The Best Alternatives to Doodle Poll
I. Introduction: Why Look Beyond Doodle Poll? Doodle Poll was once the go-to solution for anyone trying to coordinate a meeting time. Its simple interface, lightweight functionality, and easy link sharing made it a popular favorite for educators, freelancers, and teams worldwide. Whether you were planning a group lunch or a cross-team call, Doodle got […]
Daena Skinner
May 29, 2025
Maximizing Productivity with SimplyMeet.me’s Automated Reminders
I. Introduction: The Hidden Cost of Missed Meetings In a world where a single missed meeting can tank a deal, delay a project, or damage a client relationship, productivity doesn’t just hinge on hard work—it hinges on showing up. Yet, how often do important calls slip through the cracks? A no-show here, a reschedule there, […]
Daena Skinner
May 19, 2025
Tips for a Successful Client Introduction Meeting
First Impressions Matter: The Importance of Client Introduction Meetings When it comes to client meetings, first impressions are everything. The initial introduction phase is not just about exchanging pleasantries—it’s a critical opportunity to establish a strong foundation for the relationship. Clients are often evaluating both you and your business during these first interactions, so it’s […]
Daena Skinner
May 14, 2025
Scheduling Trends 2025: Innovations and Predictions
Introduction: The New Era of Scheduling If you still think of scheduling as simply penciling a meeting into a digital calendar, 2025 is here to change your mind. Scheduling has undergone a dramatic transformation—no longer just an operational afterthought, it’s becoming a strategic differentiator. Fueled by AI advancements, hybrid work structures, and user-centric digital design, […]
Daena Skinner
May 8, 2025
Build Stronger Client Relationships with Effective Meetings
The Hidden Power of an Intentional Client Meeting In the crowded, fast-paced corridors of modern business, one understated habit separates the forgettable from the phenomenal: the client meeting. Not the offhand Zoom call or the hasty five-minute sync, but the intentional, well-prepared, trust-building kind—the kind that doesn’t just check a box, but opens a door. […]
Daena Skinner
May 1, 2025
Doodle Poll Not Working for You? Try These 5 Best Alternatives
For years, Doodle Poll has been a go-to tool for quickly finding a meeting time that works for a group. Its simple interface and poll-based scheduling format made it a favorite among educators, freelancers, and teams alike. But as scheduling needs have evolved, many users are starting to hit its limitations. From a lack of […]
Daena Skinner
April 22, 2025
How SimplyMeet.me Simplifies Scheduling Across Multiple Time Zones
Scheduling a meeting can be hard enough when everyone’s in the same office. Throw in time zones, and suddenly your calendar starts to look like a puzzle with missing pieces. Whether you’re working with clients in Sydney, teammates in New York, or freelancers in Berlin, meeting across time zones comes with its own set of […]
Daena Skinner
April 17, 2025
Optimizing Team Collaboration with SimplyMeet.me’s Scheduling Tools
When collaboration breaks down, productivity follows. Whether it’s missed meetings, overloaded team members, or clashing calendars, poor scheduling quietly sabotages even the most skilled teams. That’s why smart scheduling isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s essential. SimplyMeet.me was built to solve exactly that. Designed with teams in mind, it offers intuitive team scheduling software and […]
Daena Skinner
April 15, 2025