So why this guy contact me about fixing something of his. I gave him a price of how much it was going to be. And then he wanted a breakdown parts versus labor. I don’t like doing that because I know the customer is going to nickel and dime me. Sure enough he goes online and says why are you charging me x amount for this part. It only cost $30 on Amazon.
I explain why my parts cost more etc. And I don’t hear from him again. He sends me a text today asking when is the earliest I can do the job. I don’t want to do the work, I know this guy is going to be a pain in the ass. What are business appropriate reasons/ excuses I can give as to why I don’t want the business.
This is the one. I always say “ I’m sorry but unfortunately I’m booked up on X date.” And if they ask for the nearest date I give it a month or two later. Don’t think I’ve ever gotten a persistent person after that. Side note, I’m a private chef so specific days are normally asked for so this may not work for everyone.