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Pre-Booking Policy

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Pre-Booking Policy

Set a professional boundary with clients who frequently reschedule or cancel pre-booked appointments using this ready-to-use letter that protects your income without damaging the relationship.

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Set a boundary with clients who cancel or reschedule frequently using a ready-to-send letter that protects your income without damaging the relationship.

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Pre-booking appointments is essential for maintaining a steady flow of clients and consistent income. However, frequent cancellations or last-minute changes can disrupt your schedule and affect your bottom line.

 

You know, that one client who books out six weeks and then reschedules three times. Or cancels the morning of. Or ghosts completely.

 

But figuring out what to say to these clients can be stressful and intimidating.

 

This template gives you the words to navigate this difficult conversation. It’s a straightforward letter that sets a boundary without torching the relationship.

 

You’re not firing them. You’re just saying the pre-booking system isn’t working anymore, so let’s book closer to the appointment date instead. It acknowledges that life gets messy while protecting your ability to pay your bills.

 

Most stylists never have this conversation. They just keep taking the hit because they don’t know what to say. This letter does it for you in a way that’s direct but not mean. Copy it word-for-word or tweak it to sound more like you.

 

Stop letting flaky clients negatively impact your schedule and your bank account.

 

Download this script and get your calendar back under control.

 

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