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Remind Customers to Collect Finished Shoe Repairs

Finished repairs pile up when customers forget. Text them when their shoes are ready and remind anyone who hasn't collected within a week.

difficulty Beginnersetup 25 minresult Finished repairs get collected promptly, freeing shelf space and completing the sale.
  1. 1

    Mark Repairs Ready

    Add an Airtable Trigger when a job is marked complete.

  2. 2

    Text the Customer

    Add a Twilio node telling them their repair is ready with pickup hours.

  3. 3

    Remind the Forgetful

    Add a scheduled check that re-texts anyone who hasn't collected within a week.

  4. 4

    Clear Collected Jobs

    Add a step marking jobs collected to stop reminders.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow and mark a test job ready. Confirm the ready and reminder texts work.

Frequently asked questions

What about very old uncollected items?

Escalate to a final notice after a set period per your unclaimed-goods policy.

Can I take payment on pickup?

Note any balance due in the ready message so customers arrive prepared to pay.

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