What is the ONE thing your affiliates struggle with most...and how do you address it?
Lesley Miller, Aff (Spain)
8/19/2015 12:56 am
Affiliate since: 08/09/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
In my experience, the one thing my Affiliates struggle with most is recruiting and retaining new Affiliates to their own teams. As with most members of SFI, this is a problem that I also have to deal with, so I have a few ways in which I try to support my Affiliates:
* I tell them of my experiences - 2 years with SFI and although I have recruited or purchased many Affiliates, I still only have a small number of consistent workers - work with the workers and don't be downhearted as this is common to us all at some point.
* I suggest ECAs who have a good track record in signing up Affiliates - for relatively small amounts of money it is possible to buy in Affiliates then turn your SFI leadership skills into activating them.
* Where possible I transfer some of my Affiliates to my 'workers' - a different approach may encourage them to apply themselves to SFI.
* I suggest places to advertise and ways to advertise - this is the bread and butter of SFI and good sources should be shared.
* I remind my Affiliates of the other sources of income through SFI - now promotNG the new Wave3 programme as an excellent way to recruit PRMs, who also provide income and valuable VP when they purchase from Tripleclicks.
These are just a few of the ways in which I currently encourage my Affiliates to overcome their problem with sign ups. Overall I try to make sure that I lead by example and am open to telling them of my experiences and how I have dealt with them.
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In my experience, the one thing my Affiliates struggle with most is recruiting and retaining new Affiliates to their own teams. As with most members of SFI, this is a problem that I also have to deal with, so I have a few ways in which I try to support my Affiliates:
* I tell them of my experiences - 2 years with SFI and although I have recruited or purchased many Affiliates, I still only have a small number of consistent workers - work with the workers and don't be downhearted as this
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What are the best ways to promote W3?
Lesley Miller, Aff (Spain)
8/20/2015 12:22 am
Affiliate since: 08/09/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
The new Wave3 programme makes it much easier to promote. For me the Tripleclicks information with the provision of a specific link for each item that leads a reader to a page telling them not only about the item but also who recommended it, (ie YOU), is a brilliant development.
Personally I am currently only promoting this in two places, Facebook and Twitter - each day I choose an item from Tripleclicks and advertise it in both places, using the link plus a short sentence saying what a good idea it is. Wherever possible I choose items with free shipping, which is a great incentive for most buyers. Since the change to W3 I have had five new PRM sign ups, of which two have made purchases - a nice boost to my SFI income.
Whenever I have the opportunity to share my 'success' at Eager Zebra games, I use the same approach. So far I have had messages online asking what it is about, but no sign ups from this source to date - it is still early days......
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The new Wave3 programme makes it much easier to promote. For me the Tripleclicks information with the provision of a specific link for each item that leads a reader to a page telling them not only about the item but also who recommended it, (ie YOU), is a brilliant development.
Personally I am currently only promoting this in two places, Facebook and Twitter - each day I choose an item from Tripleclicks and advertise it in both places, using the link plus a short sentence saying what a
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What is the best and most valuable use for my personal SFI Website?
Lesley Miller, Aff (Spain)
3/16/2014 3:34 am
Affiliate since: 08/09/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
From my point of view, there are a few main uses for a personal SFI website:
1. To encourage your existing Affiliates and give them additional support, advice and information to assist them to improve their SFI business.
2. To encourage new sign-ups to SFI, by providing them with the information they need to decide whether SFI is for them.
3. To advertise individual Tripleclicks items either being sold by yourself or that you feel would be beneficial to your readers, including items specifically designed to support the work you and your team are engaged in............. ie building a robust and profitable business with SFI.
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From my point of view, there are a few main uses for a personal SFI website:
1. To encourage your existing Affiliates and give them additional support, advice and information to assist them to improve their SFI business.
2. To encourage new sign-ups to SFI, by providing them with the information they need to decide whether SFI is for them.
3. To advertise individual Tripleclicks items either being sold by yourself or that you feel would be beneficial to your readers,
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Since you started your SFI business, how has your focus changed? What do you do differently now?
Lesley Miller, Aff (Spain)
12/1/2015 6:19 am
Affiliate since: 08/09/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
When I first started with SFI, back in 2013, I knew nothing about internet marketing and even less about running a 'virtual business'. I had successes and failures as I developed by business, but kept going. My immediate focus at that time was to learn about the SFI system - in part, that focus has not disappeared as I am still learning and hopefully managing to transfer my learning to my Team. However, my focus has now broadened slightly to spend more time supporting my Team and encouraging other people to join us at SFI, not only in my Team but also as PRMs.
I think that overall my focus has not actually changed - I am still looking for a long term method to earn an additional income and remain focussed on that, but how I achieve that has broadened as I have learned more about SFI.
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When I first started with SFI, back in 2013, I knew nothing about internet marketing and even less about running a 'virtual business'. I had successes and failures as I developed by business, but kept going. My immediate focus at that time was to learn about the SFI system - in part, that focus has not disappeared as I am still learning and hopefully managing to transfer my learning to my Team. However, my focus has now broadened slightly to spend more time supporting my Team and encouraging other
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If you were to start over with SFI, what would you do differently, knowing what you do now about this business?
Lesley Miller, Aff (Spain)
3/31/2015 9:24 am
Affiliate since: 08/09/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Personally, if I was starting again, I would not be in such a hurry to get to a Team Leader leavel
I hit BTL quite soon in my SFI career, with three excellent PSAs and two good CSAs. After a good few months where hitting BTL was easy and I was aiming towards STL, suddenly one of my PSAs decided to give up and nothing was going to persuade her to stay, then a second slowed up dramatically. This made the easy achievement of BTL much more difficult and really hit my confidence.
Supported by my Sponsor, I have now decided to aim to EA each month and concentrate on finding new Affiliates through a combination of a standing order for S Builder and more personal advertising. I'll be back to BTL and beyond once I have a solid team to support me.
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Personally, if I was starting again, I would not be in such a hurry to get to a Team Leader leavel
I hit BTL quite soon in my SFI career, with three excellent PSAs and two good CSAs. After a good few months where hitting BTL was easy and I was aiming towards STL, suddenly one of my PSAs decided to give up and nothing was going to persuade her to stay, then a second slowed up dramatically. This made the easy achievement of BTL much more difficult and really hit my confidence.
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What will you do differently in 2016 to grow your SFI business?
Lesley Miller, Aff (Spain)
1/1/2016 2:17 am
Affiliate since: 08/09/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
For the past couple of years with SFI I have concentrated on learning the system and applying what I have learned in a fairly narrow way, mainly chasing VPs. In 2016 I intend to spread my learning wider and seek out new PSAs and PRMs in places I have not previously used.
The Internet is changing and expanding at an amazing pace, so the sites I have used to tell people about the potential of SFI need to change too. I will still maintain a presence on social media sites, but will delve deeper into safelists, review and revamp my blog and generally promote the opportunities that SFI offers to everyone.
I hope the responses to you question help you to grow your SFI business and will be taking a keen interest in suggestions from other people to improve by own experience of SFI.
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For the past couple of years with SFI I have concentrated on learning the system and applying what I have learned in a fairly narrow way, mainly chasing VPs. In 2016 I intend to spread my learning wider and seek out new PSAs and PRMs in places I have not previously used.
The Internet is changing and expanding at an amazing pace, so the sites I have used to tell people about the potential of SFI need to change too. I will still maintain a presence on social media sites, but will delve deeper
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How do you know if you are capable of building a successful SFI business?
Lesley Miller, Aff (Spain)
3/31/2015 9:31 am
Affiliate since: 08/09/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
I believe that the only way to find out if you capable of building a successful SFI business is to jump in with both feet and give it a go!
You need patience, persistence and to be committed to developing your 'business brain' and your business. Some of this comes direct from the excellent SFI programme but the rest is up to you.
Keep the faith and wonderful things can happen!
Offline or online recruiting...which is best and why?
Lesley Miller, Aff (Spain)
7/6/2015 12:52 am
Affiliate since: 08/09/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
I think that each individual must play to their own strengths. Some of us are skilled at marketing on the internet and others are very good at talking to people face to face about SFI and encouraging them to join us.
To me, you must develop your own mix of the two - but make your recruitment methods stand out from the crowd. Placing online adverts and handing out flyers in person are two obvious ways to recruit, but what about using both online and offline opportunities in more creative ways? As an example, each e-mail I send out, both personal and related to SFI includes one of my gateway links at the end as a 'signature'. Similarly, I belong to a number of internet forums, (not business oriented), and each posting I make has the same gateway link as my 'signature'. I also belong to a couple of women's groups in the area - one business oriented and the other purely social. In both I adopt the same stance, seeing SFI as my own business and taking every chance, (without boring my fellow group members!), to tell everyone about the opportunities that are available to them.
In summary - Create your own mix and see every interaction, both internet and face to face as an opportunity to advertise SFI. Some people will ignore you, but you just might find your next Affiliate.
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I think that each individual must play to their own strengths. Some of us are skilled at marketing on the internet and others are very good at talking to people face to face about SFI and encouraging them to join us.
To me, you must develop your own mix of the two - but make your recruitment methods stand out from the crowd. Placing online adverts and handing out flyers in person are two obvious ways to recruit, but what about using both online and offline opportunities in more creative
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When do I know that I've become successful in SFI and TripleClicks?
Lesley Miller, Aff (Spain)
9/18/2014 3:43 am
Affiliate since: 08/09/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
I think it really depends on what your definition of 'successful' is. Probably we are all here to earn extra money and that may be our ultimate measure of success, but in my 13 months with SFI my definition has changed many times. I thought you may find it helpful to see some of my personal measures of success over that period of time:
1st - to register and understand what SFI was all about.
2nd - to earn enough VP to gain EA status in my first month.
3rd - to gain EA2 status the following month.
4th - to find other people to join my team.
5th - to get my recruits to EA status etc.
6th - to earn enough money to pay my standing order from my commission.
So you really need to think about what you want from SFI and maybe break it down into your own personal measures of success. Keep reviewing those measures as you build your business and remember that your next measure of success is dependent on the work you put in to achieve your dreams.
Onward and upward.
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I think it really depends on what your definition of 'successful' is. Probably we are all here to earn extra money and that may be our ultimate measure of success, but in my 13 months with SFI my definition has changed many times. I thought you may find it helpful to see some of my personal measures of success over that period of time:
1st - to register and understand what SFI was all about.
2nd - to earn enough VP to gain EA status in my first month.
3rd - to gain EA2 status
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I have experience with in-person presentations, direct mail, trade shows, handing out biz cards, network at events, etc. Can offline marketing be as effective for my SFI business as online marketing?
Lesley Miller, Aff (Spain)
2/15/2014 12:28 am
Affiliate since: 08/09/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
I would say that your experience is perfect for building your SFI business. The 'personal touch' of being able to not only explain, but also demonstrate the effectiveness of the system is an important factor in encouraging new Affiliates and developing your team. I have found that my most successful team members are currently those whom I have met face to face.
However, to maximise your chances of developing a quality team you should not ignore the benefits of alternative on-line marketing. These methods tend to be somewhat more tricky in terms of balancing quantity and quality, but should ultimately create a more diverse team.
In conclusion, I think that each SFI Affiliate must work to their own strengths enhanced by the training provided by SFI. Using your existing expertise plus additional alternative methods if you wish, should result in a team to be proud of.
Onward and upward!
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I would say that your experience is perfect for building your SFI business. The 'personal touch' of being able to not only explain, but also demonstrate the effectiveness of the system is an important factor in encouraging new Affiliates and developing your team. I have found that my most successful team members are currently those whom I have met face to face.
However, to maximise your chances of developing a quality team you should not ignore the benefits of alternative on-line marketing.
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8/19/2015 12:56 am