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FormVault Updated June 2026 Free Resource

Client Exit Interview Template

Learn from every client · Improve your services · Get referrals · Updated June 2026

Every client relationship teaches you something. Exit interviews turn those lessons into improvements.

📧 The Exit Interview Email

Subject: Quick feedback on [Project Name]?

Hi [Client Name],

[Project Name] is complete! I hope you're happy with the results.

I'd love to get your feedback on how we worked together. This takes 3 minutes and helps me improve:

1. What was your biggest concern before we started?
[Their answer]

2. What was the best part of working together?
[Their answer]

3. What could I have done better?
[Their answer]

4. On a scale of 1-10, how likely are you to recommend me to a colleague?
[Their answer]

5. Is there anything else I should know?
[Their answer]

Thanks so much for your time and for trusting me with this project!

Best regards,
[Your Name]

🎯 What to Do with the Feedback

  • Positive feedback: Turn it into a testimonial (ask permission first)
  • Constructive criticism: Fix it for the next client. One improvement per project.
  • Referral score 9-10: Ask for a referral immediately. "I'm glad you're happy! Do you know anyone else who might need [service]?"
  • Referral score 7-8: Ask what would make it a 10. Fix that, then ask for a referral.
  • Referral score under 7: Thank them for honesty. Ask what would have made it a 10. Learn from it.
💡 Pro tip: Send the exit interview 1-2 days after project completion. Not immediately (they're busy), not 2 weeks later (they've forgotten details).
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Built by a freelancer who learned more from exit interviews than from any course. Open source on GitHub.

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