Welcome back to The Modern Hairstylist Podcast! Chronic reschedulers, constant cancellers, and repeat latecomers can wreak havoc on your salon schedule—but dealing with them doesn’t have to be a nightmare. In this episode, I’m sharing effective strategies for managing these challenging client behaviors while maintaining professionalism and protecting your boundaries.

We’ll go beyond the basics of cancellation and late policies, diving into advanced techniques for mitigating these issues before they escalate. Learn how to establish clear boundaries, craft proactive policies, and have those tough-but-necessary conversations—all without damaging client relationships.

Key Takeaways:

• Create Advanced Policies: Learn how to implement clauses that address chronic behaviors without alienating your clients.
• Set Clear Expectations: Discover how to communicate your boundaries with confidence, ensuring clients respect your time.
• Balance Boundaries and Client Care: Understand how to enforce your policies while still delivering a high-quality client experience.
• Avoid Wasted Time and Money: Find out why strategies like “scheduling earlier than booked” or padding appointment blocks can hurt your business—and what to do instead.
• Master Difficult Conversations: Get actionable scripts for addressing chronic lateness and rescheduling with professionalism and empathy.

Why You Should Listen:
Struggling to manage clients who are always late, cancel last minute, or constantly reschedule? It’s time to take control of your salon schedule and reclaim your time—without losing your cool or risking a bad review. Tune in to learn how to handle these tricky situations like a pro!

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/w8MwJauOQnI

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