Why not offer a free offer thats driven through an intake form? Like a quick one hour consult or something.

To be a business owner you need to EARN not GET.

Those who get will undercut you because they dont understand the work that went into it.

It should always be changing.

“I dont work with client supplied parts for warranty reasons”

Jealousy is a bitch.

Congrats and moving forward in life sometimes means replacing one friend with a new one. I dont say that maliciously, its just progress and your evolution.

Starting a family is tough, it will strain your relationship on both ends.

Also, maybe he is a shitty communicator, in which case, some relationship work needs to be done. Or maybe he cannot empathise with a small business owner.

Im not making excuses but this is layers deep - hang on in there and my recommendation, as hard as it is focus on your new family member - it will take a while before you get time back.

You could try a void which carries no fees for you. If I recall, voids are available within 24 hours of the transaction.