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For building my business, what is the most valuable thing to spend my TCredits on?

8258 votes

GT Bulmer, Aff (Alberta, CA) 8/7/2015 5:09 pm

Affiliate since: 09/25/2012, Power Rank: 163
Hello, Tanja:

I spend my TCredits on Pricebenders Auctions and Eager Zebra games because doing this serves several purposes.

First, I get to enjoy the challenge of the auctions and the excitement of the games.

Second, I might win valuable auction items, and I might win rewards (or just 'Leader Board') in the games.

Third, when I spend TCredits, I also earn Member Rewards Points at TripleClicks, plus VersaPoints at SFI (up to certain maximum amounts of VP
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What tips do you give to your PSAs in your welcome letter to them?

8199 votes

GT Bulmer, Aff (Alberta, CA) 8/7/2015 4:50 pm

Affiliate since: 09/25/2012, Power Rank: 163
Hello, Hristina:

I keep my welcome letters to PSAs simple and basic since most everything about SFI will be new and possibly overwhelming to them.

I give them a warm welcome, letting them know I will support them any way I can. Then I recommend that they click through the 'Start', 'SFI Basics' and 'Launchpad' tabs to begin learning about SFI and get a good head start on their business.

I also recommend clicking through their 'red tabs' every day, and I also alert
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How do you explain SFI's role when talking to prospective TripleClicks ECAs?

8108 votes

GT Bulmer, Aff (Alberta, CA) 8/7/2015 5:00 pm

Affiliate since: 09/25/2012, Power Rank: 163
Hello, Jelena:

I first explain that TripleClicks is an online e-commerce platform that brings buyers and sellers together in a convenient and secure manner.

I explain that SFI is the parent company that oversees the activities and business conducted at TripleClicks, and that SFI provides the training and resources to equip SFI affiliates to market and promote the TripleClicks site as well as individual products or categories from TripleClicks.

I try to keep the introduction
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How can I be effective recruiting affiliates face to face and one on one?

7499 votes

GT Bulmer, Aff (Alberta, CA) 10/22/2015 10:08 pm

Affiliate since: 09/25/2012, Power Rank: 163
Hello, Phyllida:

How can you be effective recruiting affiliates face to face and one on one?

With enthusiasm and confidence! Know your stuff!

Enthusiasm:

When you speak to people face to face and one on one, let your excitement and enthusiasm for SFI shine through. People respond favorably when you demonstrate true, sincere enthusiasm.

To show your enthusiasm, don’t tell them why THEY should join SFI, tell them how and why YOU are excited about
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What is the best way to predict the final price in the Pick The Price game?

6896 votes

GT Bulmer, Aff (Alberta, CA) 9/12/2014 10:58 pm

Affiliate since: 09/25/2012, Power Rank: 163
Hello, Manuel:

In my opinion and experience, there is no definite way to accurately predict the final price in the PTP game. There are several "revolving" factors that change with each new auction, making it difficult to pinpoint an accurate price.

There is a different mix of bidders each game, plus the time of day an auction occurs changes, plus the time of month makes a difference, plus the times when the auctions are scheduled to begin keep changing!

Tips
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How do you explain and promote transfer buying to your team members?

6629 votes

GT Bulmer, Aff (Alberta, CA) 9/12/2014 11:04 pm

Affiliate since: 09/25/2012, Power Rank: 163
Hi, Christine:

Transfer buying is simply buying anything you can from the TripleClicks store that you might otherwise buy elsewhere. There are a couple of good reasons for doing this:

1. You are supporting your own online store.

2. You are supporting the marketing company (SFI) that is helping you build your Internet Income.

3. You are setting a positive example for the team members you are leading in your SFI business.

Marketers who make this
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Which is better for a fairly new ECA? Limit shipping to my region while my business grows or ship internationally from the start?

6307 votes

GT Bulmer, Aff (Alberta, CA) 9/12/2014 10:44 pm

Affiliate since: 09/25/2012, Power Rank: 163
Hi, Tricia:

My opinion is if you are new to Internet Marketing, then get some experience marketing within your region before you branch out further.

In addition to giving you some experience, it will also help you to build your confidence as well as your ability to deal effectively with any challenges that may come up, including "customer service" when buyers have questions or issues.

Eventually, you will definitely want to include marketing beyond your
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What is the best way to help people that want to get involved with SFI who do not have time to put into it but have money to invest?

6100 votes

GT Bulmer, Aff (Alberta, CA) 3/16/2015 5:52 pm

Affiliate since: 09/25/2012, Power Rank: 163
Hello, Farouk:

The best way to help people that want to get involved with SFI who do not have time, but do have money to invest is to a) be honest with them about the requirements of this business, and; b) give them a plan of action.

Here are my thoughts:

a) Honesty: SFI is a hands-on business. It requires regular attention and involvement. It is not a set-and-forget business where you can do actions once, then leave them on autopilot.

b) Action Plan: Even
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When seeking serious affiliates for SFI, what is the most important question to ask the prospect?

6082 votes

GT Bulmer, Aff (Alberta, CA) 3/17/2015 12:39 am

Affiliate since: 09/25/2012, Power Rank: 163
Hello, Alvin:

When seeking serious affiliates for SFI, here is what I think is the most important question to ask the prospect:

"Are you serious and determined enough to take time to learn our proven plan, to apply it exactly as directed, and to stick with it through thick and thin until you reach your financial goals?"

If they claim to be serious enough, then give them a BRIEF overview of what SFI is all about, and then follow up with this:

Here
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How do you motivate your downline to spend money monthly to maintain EA status without sounding greedy?

5974 votes

GT Bulmer, Aff (Alberta, CA) 2/2/2015 4:51 pm

Affiliate since: 09/25/2012, Power Rank: 163
Hi, Robert:

How do I motivate my downline to spend money to maintain their EA status without sounding greedy?

First, I simply point out that this is a business, and like any business, it will take personal focus and effort, and it may take some amount of investment of time and money to help it along faster. Executive Affiliate status puts you in line to earn some additional benefits and bonuses not available to regular affiliates.

Second, I explain that if you don't
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