If the customer doesn’t think of a tangible goal that should be considered, do you recommend that we continue to set goals until it’s identified or should we offer suggestions?

Article ID: 174

Last updated: 20 Nov, 2019

Keep in mind that you are building an Ideal Client Community. Wouldn’t a person who meets your Ideal Client Profile be able to set goals and think of everything that’s relevant for them to have the life they want? And remember, you are building and Ideal CLIENT community. You don’t want customers.

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