# Bring past customers back with a reminder they're glad to get

> It works out when each past customer is due again and writes the message for that moment.

Paste a list of past jobs with dates. You get a table of who's due again and when, plus friendly reminder texts and emails, so you're the first call when they need you.

- Page: https://thesolocreators.com/prompts/seasonal-reminder-for-past-customers/
- Category: Win more clients
- Made for: Small business owners
- Works in: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
- Time: About 15 minutes
- Effort: A few steps
- Note: Use first names only when you paste customer lists. Only message people who've hired you.

## The prompt

Fill in the parts in [square brackets], or leave them and the AI will ask you for them.

```text
I run [YOUR BUSINESS, e.g. a power washing company]. Most customers need me again every [REPEAT CYCLE, e.g. 12 months, before spring]. I want to stay top of mind so they call me first, without bothering anyone.

My past jobs (first name, service, date):
[PASTE PAST JOBS]

1. Sort the list by who's due next, in a simple table
2. Write a friendly reminder text (under 45 words) and email (under 100 words) for people who are due, mentioning their last service
3. Write a softer check-in for people who aren't due yet but haven't heard from me in a while
4. Suggest a simple yearly calendar of when to send what

These are all people who've hired me before. Keep every message helpful, never pushy, and give an easy way to say "not this year".
```

## Step by step

1. Export or jot down past jobs with the service and date.
2. Use first names only, then paste the list into the prompt.
3. Check the due dates in the table.
4. Send reminders to the customers who are due this month.

## What you'll get

A due-date table of past customers, reminder texts and emails, and a yearly sending calendar.

## Good to know

**Which AI tools does this work in?** It works in ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. On this page, ChatGPT and Claude open with your prompt already typed in. Use first names only when you paste customer lists. Only message people who've hired you.

**How long does it take?** About 15 minutes. It's rated "A few steps". There are 4 steps, listed above.

**What do I need before I start?** Just your details for 3 blanks: your business, repeat cycle and paste past jobs. You can skip any, and your AI will ask for them.

**What will I get back?** A due-date table of past customers, reminder texts and emails, and a yearly sending calendar.

Idea spotted on the official docs, shared by OpenAI (Small Business Jam report): https://cdn.openai.com/pdf/small-business-jam-report-dec-2025.pdf. The prompt is The Solo Creators' own version.

## Go further

Ready-made skills in the Solo Creators AI Studio (https://thesolocreators.com/studio/) that fit this: Website Audit (An evidence-cited, branded audit of any site, ready to hand a client); Board of Advisors (Convene seven AI advisors who debate your decision, vote, and hand back a stress-tested verdict).

From AI Use Cases and Prompts by The Solo Creators: https://thesolocreators.com/prompts/. Free to use; please link back to the page when you share it.