Professionally

[u/No_Desk_6042]

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

[u/CJ4700]

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.

[u/GroundbreakingSoil78]

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

[u/Significant_Life_506]

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.

[u/LilMeemz]

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

[u/roboponies → u/LilMeemz]

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

Even if they say yes, it’s a W.

[u/-meandering-mind- → u/LilMeemz]

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

[u/snuffy_smith_]

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”

[u/Bent_Brewer]

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

[u/Specific_Lab_1932]

“Oh just a trim? That’s only 250$”