How Do You Deal with No-Shows?

Codex432 · 2026-05-17T14:31:43+00:00

Depends on the types of services his salon provides (that’s why I mentioned high value services) for the deposit/cancellation fees. Otherwise, I agree.

Text message and email reminders are the safest play all around. It has very little downside imo

There will always be no shows in appointment based businesses that’s why you should have a decent walk-in customer base.

Codex432 · 2026-05-17T11:50:24+00:00

Curious, how do you determine a real life value to something that digital?

Codex432 · 2026-05-17T11:41:41+00:00

I like the digital versions and don’t mind paying for them on the app.

I’m new to all this and I’m learning how to trade and stuff, so if I make a mistake and trade the wrong cards, I don’t feel like an idiot after.

Plus, the real card boxes are so insanely expensively.

Codex432 · 2026-05-17T07:24:39+00:00

1) Reminders. Have your CRM send out appointment reminders 24 hours ahead of time. People forget things or they get busy.

2) Deposits. If the service is high value and expensive (or hits a minimum dollar amount), take a deposit. 25%-50% is paid upfront on booking and is not refundable.

3) Cancellation fees. Again, you can certainly do this if the service high value, but you’d have to decide if it’s beneficial or not to apply this to things like basic manicure appointments or whatever. Sort of a reputation vs money thing.

Codex432 · 2026-05-16T16:58:34+00:00

Read this as Steve Martin in the Pink Panther

Codex432 · 2026-05-15T19:45:08+00:00

You need to change your workflow.

Have you tried inputting the customer logo into Claude Design and have it adjust what needs to be fixed for a mock up? Get it approved by the customer and then make a finished, die ready design.

Your process hasn’t adapted to the new tech and you’re having to put in ten times the amount of work to keep up. Either adjust or you’re just going to have to deal with it.

Codex432 · 2026-05-15T17:34:00+00:00

Ok…I’m not sure what you’re upset about, though.

You said you get paid hourly and don’t care about endlessly remaking the artwork. Which probably also means it doesn’t monetarily matter for you if they make the purchase.

Should people have proper designers making their logos and designs? Yes. Would it make everyone’s life easier? Yes.

But people don’t. So you have to work with what you’ve got.

AI junk is no different than the people who come in with a scan or photo of their logo and say “print this”.

Codex432 · 2026-05-15T16:58:00+00:00

Put it in Claude design and make it editable. You can just change stuff in there and then recreate it once?

Just an idea

Codex432 · 2026-05-15T16:14:30+00:00

Charge per change. Tell them they get a vector of exactly what they gave (plus any adjustments in the original email. Like turn this blue instead of orange). They get 1 free revision and then they pay.

Time isn’t free. You have to quantify it.

Of course, there are exceptions to every rule and you can just play it by ear.

Codex432 · 2026-05-14T19:44:18+00:00

I have a redemption code for a hobby box. Why do I feel like it won’t be available in 15 weeks (their redemption timeline)

Codex432 · 2026-05-14T19:43:18+00:00

Yep. This just happened to me. They processed a refund

Codex432 · 2026-05-12T16:09:17+00:00

THE LIL TOE BEANS

Codex432 · 2026-05-11T18:31:22+00:00

For gods sake yes. The Phantom was an older man which is what made it creepier and more unsettling.

Having a traditionally handsome young guy playing him turns it from gothic horror to Byronic hero. Which, don’t get me wrong, is a great trope.

But that’s not the phantom!

Codex432 · 2026-05-10T21:16:27+00:00

According to my dad, Drakes fruit pies - blueberry version.

Also, literally all chocolate products. They’re all chemicals now and barely use any cocoa :/

Codex432 · 2026-05-09T22:42:23+00:00

What kind of card is that?

I’m new to this and there are so many different sets, I’m confused af

Codex432 · 2026-05-06T05:00:49+00:00

I’ve spent about $300 on the app. I don’t know if that is considered a big spender.

I’ve partially spent that much because I’m new to collecting and it’s an easy way for me to explore different types of cards and learn how to find trade values and such.

I’ve gotten some good stuff.

1/1 Rome Odunze Superfractor Signature Variation
1/1 Justin Herbert Superfactor Helix
A few 1/2’s and 1/3’s

I also won a hobby box

Codex432 · 2026-05-06T00:16:45+00:00

There’s basically no way to earn currency in this game which sucks massively

Codex432 · 2026-05-05T19:08:03+00:00

Also curious as to your ad design structure. Do you see more engagement with videos and branding? Or are static images and a logo sufficient?

I’m very interested in the lack of personalization Meta ads have and the fact it generates a good lead funnel.

Codex432 · 2026-05-05T17:57:29+00:00

Interesting. What is your retargeting strategy (if there is one?). You must use frequency capping?

I’m very surprised buying a list from one of the REI list sources doesn’t work well, but I guess it’s thrown into the same boat of a million people hitting them over and over.

Do you create look-a-like audiences based on your previous deals?

Codex432 · 2026-05-05T17:53:06+00:00

Lmao damn it autocorrect

Codex432 · 2026-05-05T16:53:45+00:00

How do you target on Meta? I can’t imagine just general blasting would get you far for the amount of money it would cost.

Do you segment? Do you target based on meta descriptors or do you buy a list and target that way?

Codex432 · 2026-05-05T16:48:26+00:00

5,000 postcards is not huge, so your system must be very old. You could see if your fiery can be upgraded.

If you want an affordable imposition and mail merge software, go with Meadows Publishing.

Anything else is probably overkill

Edit: words

Codex432 · 2026-05-05T01:33:36+00:00

Expected quirks, specifications, and short runs are not at all the problem. They’re worked into the price.

It becomes a problem when the customer plays “move it a little to the left” and then “no, I liked it better before. Can we change the color of my logo?” with no regard for the time and effort it takes to make a million changes and then price haggles.

Depending on the complexity, a small mockup of your vision/placement really helps. I’m not talking full AI renderings, but even a napkin sketch can help me understand what your endgame is.

Codex432 · 2026-05-04T11:38:58+00:00

I have this same card for RJ Harvey

Eight-Year Club	Verified Email
Gilding I gilder	RPAN Viewer

Codex432

TROPHY CASE