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What methods can I use to attract college students to join SFI?

5859 votes

Olga Prelic, Aff (Serbia) 6/12/2014 4:26 pm

Affiliate since: 09/28/2022, Power Rank: 99999999
To start with, most students have something in common - they need extra cash and have good internet and communication skills and are already active on social networks. Also, they are probably not willing to skip social events and hanging out with friends for the sake of business.

So, that's what I believe should be your starting point. Emphasize that this is a job which can be done anywhere, from computer, phone, iPad or any other similar device, while sitting in a cafe or having a break
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When placing classified ads for attracting SFI affiliates, what are the best classifications to use?

5518 votes

Olga Prelic, Aff (Serbia) 4/2/2014 1:45 am

Affiliate since: 09/28/2022, Power Rank: 99999999
Hi, Luis!

This is a good question. I've been experimenting with my classified ads and here are the 6 classifications which seem to be most attractive to our future prospects:

1) it's FREE TO JOIN (if you pay attention to other similar programs advertised, you'll notice that most of them imply some kind of entrance fee)
2) NO CREDIT CARD REQUIRED(now, this is a real eye-catcher for many people around the world who are not familiar with internet payment, some countries are
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How do you get your affiliates to approach their SFI business realistically, like a real business, and not some get unrealistic rich quick scheme?

5514 votes

Olga Prelic, Aff (Serbia) 12/27/2013 1:51 am

Affiliate since: 09/28/2022, Power Rank: 99999999
Well, I guess there are people who join SFI only because they expect to get rich over night, or maybe just out of curiosity. There are several things we can do to make clear this is a real business.

To start with, you can point it out in your ads that this is not a get rich quick scheme, so that those looking to get rich in a day or two won't even try to register.

Secondly, when you make the first contact with a new affiliate, you should make it clear from the start that this
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Apart from the 125 TCredits pack, what other Standing Order product with 1500 VP would you suggest to replace IAHBE?

5409 votes

Olga Prelic, Aff (Serbia) 7/10/2014 2:44 am

Affiliate since: 09/28/2022, Power Rank: 99999999
As a matter of fact, there's no SO which can adequately substitute 125 TCredits in terms of price/worth ratio.

However, if you’re willing to invest more, I would suggest a combination of 100 TCredits (1200 VP), an S-Builder co-op unit (280 VP), plus a TC Direct product like Purjava or alike, to make up for the missing 20 VP. Or, if you want to invest even more, I believe that PSAs to Go are probably the best investment.

Anyway, I would always include certain amount of TCredits
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What should an affiliate do if their sponsor is non-responsive?

5369 votes

Olga Prelic, Aff (Serbia) 12/27/2013 2:13 am

Affiliate since: 09/28/2022, Power Rank: 99999999
Let's make it clear - did you join SFI for your sponsor's or your own sake?

I can tell you that I joined for my own sake. Yes, I have a great sponsor, and it's great to have one, I agree that it might accelerate your success, but we are all grown-ups here, able to use our heads and find our own solutions and paths to success, if we are determined to do so.

SFI provides incredibly comprehensive training - the Getting Started lessons, the Launchpad, Rules of Success, Ask Gery,
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Do I need to have a website or my own blog to be successful with SFI?

5228 votes

Olga Prelic, Aff (Serbia) 7/10/2014 3:12 am

Affiliate since: 09/28/2022, Power Rank: 99999999
Promoting SFI and TripleClicks can be done in many different ways, but if internet marketing is your first choice – then yes, you need to have a blog or website. There are several reasons for that.

1) A personalized presentation of this business looks much more appealing and raises confidence in potential signups because you can make it prove that you are a real person, just like them
2) Facebook won’t tolerate direct SFI or TC links, even when cloaked and, sooner or later, your
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Is it better to promote SFI to friends and family...or to strangers?

5221 votes

Olga Prelic, Aff (Serbia) 7/10/2014 3:03 am

Affiliate since: 09/28/2022, Power Rank: 99999999
My choice is strangers, and here’s why.

When I first started, I tried to talk my closest friends into it. They seemed interested, wanted to learn more about it and one of them said: “Since the suggestion comes from you, I believe it’s a good opportunity. But, I don’t want to challenge our friendship for anything like business. As I understand, your success will depend on mine, and mine on yours, and that might lead to a conflict. We don’t need that, right?”

And I
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I have an ECA store with products designed for SFI affiliates. What are some good ways to promote my store to affiliates while remaining ethical, and adhering to SFI rules and regulations?

4777 votes

Olga Prelic, Aff (Serbia) 2/22/2014 4:30 am

Affiliate since: 09/28/2022, Power Rank: 99999999
It’s perfectly OK to promote your products to affiliates! They are your target market!

- Connect to as many ECAs as you can and send them brief introductory greetings.

- There’s a POST NEWS box next to your product list, use it to announce new items in your shop.

- Send periodical e-mails to ECAs you’re connect with, when you have a special offer or deal.

- Submit your listed items for HOT DEALS and CLOSEOUTS, so that everybody can see them when
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How can I get my affiliates active with TripleClicks?

4692 votes

Olga Prelic, Aff (Serbia) 12/7/2013 9:22 am

Affiliate since: 09/28/2022, Power Rank: 99999999
I find it wise to draw your affiliates' attention to the garage sale option first. Most people pile up unnecessary and even unused things, just because they have no idea what to do with them, or simply put them aside and forget they have them. They just need to be reminded. Once they start selling their stuff, chances are that they will also take a look at other people's lists and probably notice something they would like to have themselves, then maybe get some new ideas about what they could sell,
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How far should sponsors go to help their affiliates move forward, is there a point you should not go beyond?

4688 votes

Olga Prelic, Aff (Serbia) 2/22/2014 4:17 am

Affiliate since: 09/28/2022, Power Rank: 99999999
Where is the borderline which should not be crossed?

In my opinion, every sponsor should make the first step towards establishment of communication with downline members. You should send weekly mail to all your PSAs, with some general reminders and hints, each time on a different subject: explain the green line, the difference between action and sales VP, advantages of SO, recommend W3 and explain the benefits, etc. Then you should contact each of your PSAs by a personal e-mail, and see
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