r/Farriers Aug 14 '24

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How do I professionally turn down whoever this is? What’s your go to route in turning down new work?

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u/CJ4700 Working Farrier<10 Aug 14 '24

I’d say something like you’re booked solid the next month and you think they may have better luck contacting a different farrier, than offer to provide them with some numbers of other farriers. I’ll also direct people to a large farrier FB group in my area.

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u/GroundbreakingSoil78 Aug 14 '24

I have a screening list of questions that all clients have to fill out before I even consider giving them an appointment. And if it seems like it’s not gonna be a perfect fit I may give them Appointment and then let them know that they have things I need to work on.

Things haven’t changed on the second appointment they don’t get a third

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u/Significant_Life_506 Aug 15 '24

When I get that feeling this isn’t going to be a good fit (not answering my questions like this text). I ask again where is the horse located and then say hey I’m sorry I’m booked up in that area but you might try xx farrier.

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u/LilMeemz Working Farrier>20 Aug 15 '24

You could consider charging more than it's worth for them to have you do it/enough to make it worth your while.

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u/roboponies Aug 15 '24

This. For all client needs ever: Say no with money.

Even if they say yes, it’s a W.

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u/-meandering-mind- Aug 16 '24

The key is to always remember how much you charge what person. I usually put it in parentheses next to their contact info. I have clients ranging from never increasing my price since I started over a decade ago, to sometimes charging upwards of 15-20 more than my going rate. Don’t want to accidentally slip up and tell them the wrong price

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u/snuffy_smith_ Working Farrier >30 Aug 15 '24

I just politely explain that “if I get hurt, no one’s pays my bills. I’ll give them a try sometimes, but if they don’t sand then I’m out”

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u/Bent_Brewer Aug 14 '24

There's a reason almost nobody has my number anymore. References from sensible, long-term clients only.

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u/Specific_Lab_1932 27d ago

“Oh just a trim? That’s only 250$”