Recently, I attended a gathering of business owners, and we ended up talking about “common struggles” in our fields.

We identified three types of “window shoppers” that can be challenging:

The “Compliment-Only” Guest: Someone who says “I love it! I want it!” repeatedly but never takes action.

The “Information Seeker”: Someone who asks for every detail and the website link, but stops there.

The “Long Talker”: Someone who visits many times and talks at length, but never makes a purchase.

I used to think, “Does that really happen?” But surprisingly, I recently had my first experience with this! (lol)

What I realized is that these behaviors take away “Invisible Costs”: Time and Expectations.

When someone praises a work extensively or asks deep questions, a professional invests their heart and time to prepare for them. In some business circles, people who repeatedly do this are even restricted from visiting.

Time is limited for everyone.

I am so grateful that my regular customers are wonderful and respectful. Perhaps it’s because my shop is online! (lol)

Let’s value each other’s time and keep our creative world a positive place.

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