Message to a former client

Message · Emails and scripts Free Checked: October 2026

Get back in touch with a client you haven't worked with in a while: a real reason, what's new and a gentle offer.

What it is

Winning back a former client is usually easier than finding a new one: they already know how you work. The template only works if the reason is real: news about the client's company, a new service, the right season. There are two versions: one for email and a short one for a text or DM.

  • Clients
  • Repeat business
  • Text or DM

Text to copy

Message
FOR EMAIL

SUBJECT: [Name], an idea for [their project]

Hi [Name],

We worked together [when] on [project]. I'm writing because [a real reason: news about your company / I now offer a service that fits your situation / the season is starting when you usually ...].

Since then, I [what's new: a service, an approach, a result for a similar client].

For you, that could mean: [one benefit that fits their situation].

If you're interested, I can send a one-page breakdown, or we can hop on a 15-minute call. If it's not relevant, no worries, just let me know.

How are things going with [something from your past work]?

[Your name]


FOR A TEXT OR DM

Hi [Name], it's [your name]. We worked together on [project]. I'm reaching out because [reason]. I now have [what's new], and I think it could help with [their task]. Want me to send a short breakdown?

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HOW TO REFINE THIS WITH AI
"Here's what I know about a former client: [what we did, when, how it ended, why we stopped working together]. Rewrite both messages for them: up to 90 words for email and up to 50 words for a text or DM. The reason has to be real. If there isn't one in my details, ask me instead of making one up."

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Checked: October 2026