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Require Deposits Only From Repeat No-Show Clients
Blanket deposits annoy loyal clients; no deposits feed serial no-shows. Track no-show history and require deposits only from the repeat offenders.
difficulty Beginnersetup 25 minresult Reliable clients book friction-free while chronic no-shows either commit or filter out.—
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Score the History
Log completed and missed appointments per client.
- 2
Tier the Policy
Two no-shows in six months triggers deposit-required status.
- 3
Collect at Booking
Add a
Stripenode requiring the deposit only for flagged clients. - 4
Restore Good Standing
A clean streak lifts the requirement automatically.
- 5
Activate and Test
Activate the workflow with a test repeat offender. Confirm the deposit gate applies.
Frequently asked questions
Why tiered beats blanket?
Punishing everyone for the 5% is how you annoy the 95% — precision policy protects both revenue and goodwill.
Awkward conversations?
The system delivers the policy neutrally — 'our booking system requires it' ends the negotiation.
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