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Say no to doing free extra work - in a nice way.

Turn down a client's free ask in a warm, brief reply that keeps them paying.

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What this prompt does

Drafts a warm, brief no that keeps them paying
Grounds the reason in your arrangement, not excuses
Names the paid path with a real number
Preps a one-line reply for the repeat ask

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Why it works

A short no reads as business, not rejection. The paid path keeps the door open.

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Tips for this prompt

Paste their exact words — vague asks get vague replies
Pick one intent (decline, once, or fold) before running
Quote the paid path with a real number
Send the short version — padding reads as guilt
Save the one-line reply for the repeat ask

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How to use the prompt

1Paste the prompt into Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini
2Paste or describe the client's free ask
3State what they actually pay for
4Choose your intent — decline, do once, or fold in
5Run it and send the short reply
6Save the one-line version for next time

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