Waitlist only
No date. You will write if something frees up.
Thanks for reaching out. I’m not taking new clients right now. I can put you on a waitlist and text if a slot opens.
Not taking new clients / waitlist text
Looking for a “not taking new clients” or waitlist text? You don’t have a date. Don’t invent one. Thank them, and only offer a waitlist if you will actually text when a slot opens. Waitlist text is a clear no-or-later, never a fake opening.
Don’t quote a price you can’t book.
When to use this
- You don’t have a date — don’t invent one.
- Only offer a waitlist if you will actually text later.
- Don’t quote a price you can’t book.
- Not a soft maybe that strings them along.
Booked through a season
Full is full. Don’t offer Thursday or Friday.
Hi Alex — my book is full through the spring. I don’t have a date I can offer. If you want, I’ll keep your name and get in touch when I do.
Not this year
No deposit on a maybe.
I’m not adding anyone new this year. I appreciate you asking. If that changes I’ll say so — I won’t take a deposit to hold a maybe.
Referral out
Helpful no.
I’m full right now and not taking a waitlist. Two people I trust are [Name] and [Name] if you want introductions.
Check back month
Honest timeline.
Thanks for writing. Earliest I might reopen is after the holidays — I’ll text in January if you want to stay on the list; otherwise no need to follow up.
How to send it
Copy one message, swap in the real name and time, and send from your own phone or email. Keep it to a few sentences. If they need a different topic, use a Related link below instead of mixing two subjects in one text.