Sounds an idiot, aw feedback means fuck all. Tell him to get in touch when he wants to book and if he continues sending stupid messages just block him. When you're new you attract these attention seekers who like to play the nice guy

I agree with Kdub. Press him to make a booking and if he keeps messing about ignore him. Also if he does make a booking and then cancels or doesn't show up.

Sounds an idiot, aw feedback means fuck all. Tell him to get in touch when he wants to book and if he continues sending stupid messages just block him. When you're new you attract these attention seekers who like to play the nice guy

Thanks both - just wasn't sure if it was just me - glad to know it's not! Ok, unless he makes an official booking, he'll be getting the cold shoulder. I bet he'd soon stop if I was offering the text service! 

Thanks x

I agree with the above that he is doing this because you are new. They have tried it with me too and even sending me nonsense messages on AW like "good morning x" lol. I am however a very blunt and straight to the point person and just reply with something like "thank you for the message, please get in touch when you are ready to make a booking" and then I will just never reply anymore to nonsense and even after this he would get only one try to show up to his booking and if he fails I'll label him TW.

You also said he previously cancelled so just tell him when he contacts u again that because you've blocked time for him previously and he didn't show up you'll require a small deposit now to confirm an other appointment (which he will do or not) but either way you don't lose anything.

I learnt this the hard way when I first started as I was thrown in at the deep end as an independent.  I look back on the amount of time I wasted with these types and cringe!  I still have a handful now that I've seen once, twice, maybe even more times.  But if I had my early days again wouldn't have seen in the first place as they're so needy and expect you to respond to messages EVERY day, or emails or whatever else it is they want to fart about with.  I honestly don't mind the odd message from good regulars, or even the odd bit of banter.  As long as they know where the line is (and actually book and turn up regularly and reliably, not just messages!).  This guy clearly doesn't!  Good luck with your new venture xx

These dick heads are few and far between. Alot of clients are nice. This guy is a pest. Tell him to stop clogging up your work line with none booking related txts...."hows your day been?" Lol whats it got to do with him. Saddo

I agree with the above wanting to be the last client to me could be a number of red flags

1) Is he wanting to rob you after a busy day
2) Is he going to push for extra time
3) Is he expecting it to be like a "date" after all the messaging he has done

I have had this and they are very needy and are really not worth the time and effort I would just always be fully booked if contacted on aw and ignore if via text

I think it's blocking time!

Agreed!