Ever had a client swear up and down that the check is on its way, only to find out it’s been lost in the space-time continuum? Just last week, I had a customer share they sent a payment via carrier pigeon. If only they’d chosen a more reliable method, my day could’ve been clearer.
I totally get that! I’ve had clients say the same thing, and I learned to ask for tracking information up front. It saves so much hassle — especially with those carrier pigeons.
I’ve had my fair share of clients saying, ‘It’s in the mail’ too. Sometimes, I find it helpful to set deadlines for when the payment should arrive. That way, it keeps everyone accountable. Have you considered following up a week after they say it’s sent?
That carrier pigeon story is priceless! I’ve started using electronic invoices to avoid the waiting game. Have you thought about offering incentives for quicker payments?
It’s wild how often that happens! I’ve started using payment reminders like the friendly nudge before a long weekend — helps keep things moving. Have you ever tried a follow-up email right before the expected arrival date?
I get the whole ‘it’s in the mail’ vibe — trying sending a friendly reminder a week before the expected date. It helps if you say, ‘Just checking in to make sure everything’s on track!’ @ckent47, have you ever tried that approach?