How can I promote Eager Zebra games to non-SFI affiliates? How do I get them interested?
Affiliate since: 03/31/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
The first step is to get them to Tripleclicks. X-Cards and Gift Cards are the two best tools I have found.
Also using social media as a way of telling the world about your own successes and the pleasure you have found in these very inexpensive (and often free) games.
And, of course, word of mouth as you are handing them that X-Card doesn't hurt. Sometimes telling people what is in store for them can break the ice just enough that their curiosity takes over and they will get on the band wagon. Also a $10 or $20 gift certificate can be a super incentive/bribe, ;=), to get others to hand out some X-Cards for you.
Of course any "investment" you might make will come back to you many fold. Just keep track so you know which "investments" are the best ones.
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The first step is to get them to Tripleclicks. X-Cards and Gift Cards are the two best tools I have found.
Also using social media as a way of telling the world about your own successes and the pleasure you have found in these very inexpensive (and often free) games.
And, of course, word of mouth as you are handing them that X-Card doesn't hurt. Sometimes telling people what is in store for them can break the ice just enough that their curiosity takes over and they will get
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Should I or shouldn't I try to recruit people to become SFI affiliates when they are not English speakers/readers?
Affiliate since: 03/31/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Absolutely.
The language barrier is fast becoming a thing of the past with the advent of Translate software. At the bottom of each SFI page there is the option to translate the page into any one of dozens of languages. The same Google Translate software is available for emails to your team leaders and movers, as well.
Modern technology to the rescue. Problem solved.
Which is better and why? Promoting SFI and TripleClicks locally and more personally...or globally via the Internet?
Affiliate since: 03/31/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
This type of question often brings to mind another question I hear. “Which do you prefer? Apples or oranges?”
It all depends on where your comfort level lies. There is a question (#14) in your “profile” questionnaire. “How comfortable would you be starting up a conversation with a stranger about the SFI opportunity or products?” The answers are… “Not comfortable… Somewhat comfortable… Very comfortable”. What did you answer? Your answer to this question will be part of the answer to “Which is Better?” “Better” is your comfort level.
My best suggestion is to try both. See what works for you. But try to incorporate every tool that SFI makes available to you.
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This type of question often brings to mind another question I hear. “Which do you prefer? Apples or oranges?”
It all depends on where your comfort level lies. There is a question (#14) in your “profile” questionnaire. “How comfortable would you be starting up a conversation with a stranger about the SFI opportunity or products?” The answers are… “Not comfortable… Somewhat comfortable… Very comfortable”. What did you answer? Your answer to this question will be part
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Which is better to do...sponsoring SFI affiliates...or referring TripleClicks members?
Affiliate since: 03/31/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Yes!!
What kind of answer is that? Well, it is the only one. Both are equally important.
Affiliates help your team to grow and they buy things. But some people just aren't interested in having a business but they love to shop or play games or listen to music or invest in auctions, etc.
And remember. No one makes anything unless someone buys something which, of course, both affiliates and TC members do.
How I can encourage my downline members to purchase from TripleClicks?
Affiliate since: 03/31/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
It is their store. If they owned a shoe store would they buy their shoes from the nearest discount shoe store? Of course not. If they had a vitamin store would they buy from the local chain store? Of course not.
Some call it “transfer purchasing.” When you buy as many things as you can, that you normally use everyday, from yourself instead of from your local store.
What are your top tricks for getting the most out of one's Genealogy?
Affiliate since: 03/31/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
What a powerful tool.
I can't recall the the last time I just looked at the generic Genealogy without some kind of filter. One day I might sit down and write a manual on all the things that can be done.
But barring a manual my best advice is to decide what you want to know then experiment. You just might surprise yourself at what you find. But most of all be sure to keep notes. There is nothing more frustrating than finding just the right combination of filters then forgetting the next day what you did right!!!
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What a powerful tool.
I can't recall the the last time I just looked at the generic Genealogy without some kind of filter. One day I might sit down and write a manual on all the things that can be done.
But barring a manual my best advice is to decide what you want to know then experiment. You just might surprise yourself at what you find. But most of all be sure to keep notes. There is nothing more frustrating than finding just the right combination of filters then forgetting
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Is there such a thing as helping your affiliates TOO much?
Affiliate since: 03/31/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Sometimes I wish I could climb through the computer and just shake people into following the very simple steps required by SFI for success!! But unfortunately we can't do that.
That said I really don't believe there is too much we really can do.
We can encourage. We can be there to answer questions. We can offer rewards for a job well done (gift certificate, PSA reassigns, TCredits, co-op membership). We can even offer a digital shoulder to cry on.
But we can't log into SFI for them. We can't to the daily, weekly and monthly tasks for them. We can't do the fast track tasks for them. And we can't set up their standing order for them. Nor can we read, reread and really absorb the Launchpad info for them.
Send out your weekly newsletter. Do your stream posts. And send the occasional congratulatory or inspirational e-card. Follow the steps of "How to be an awesome sponsor." And always be there for them.
Then you will know you have done all you can do.
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Sometimes I wish I could climb through the computer and just shake people into following the very simple steps required by SFI for success!! But unfortunately we can't do that.
That said I really don't believe there is too much we really can do.
We can encourage. We can be there to answer questions. We can offer rewards for a job well done (gift certificate, PSA reassigns, TCredits, co-op membership). We can even offer a digital shoulder to cry on.
But we can't
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What's the biggest turn-off that I should avoid talking about to prospects for SFI?
Affiliate since: 03/31/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
The thing that bothers me the most is when people begin to refer to "what would you do if...."
What kind of car would you drive?
What kind of house would you own?
How many beaches around the world do you want to walk on?
What kind of cruise would you take?
You get the idea.
It's not that I have anything against having goals. We should all have them. It's very often what keeps us going when the going gets tough.
But it's the whole "dreambuilder" thing that is the turn off. Reminds me of timeshare sales!
Dreaming big is a good thing but it should be tempered with the reality of owning a business and the work that it requires as well as the rewards.
There is nothing more rewarding than growing, learning, working hard and helping others to do the same.
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The thing that bothers me the most is when people begin to refer to "what would you do if...."
What kind of car would you drive?
What kind of house would you own?
How many beaches around the world do you want to walk on?
What kind of cruise would you take?
You get the idea.
It's not that I have anything against having goals. We should all have them. It's very often what keeps us going when the going gets tough.
But it's
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What are the best ways to track my ads to know which are providing the best results?
Affiliate since: 03/31/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Key Codes and Hit Tracking. Enough said!
SFI makes it so easy.
Just set up a spreadsheet with all your gateways and their accompanying key codes. Then every Saturday evening at about 11:30pm CST (don't forget that Hit tracking resets at midnight CST) go to the Hit tracking page, save or print it out then enter the results into your spreadsheet.
These results will tell you which of your marketing ads work and which do not.
Easy!
What would be a good strategy for attracting senior citizens to SFI?
Affiliate since: 03/31/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
I take this question most personally since I, along with I am sure many thousands of other SFI affiliates, am part of that demographic. I am 65 and my lovely wife is a beautifully budding 60. We are not invalids, incompetent, nor are we ready for a nursing home. With that being said, we are active (we swim and workout regularly) and we are computer literate (I was once a Network Support Technician of a major hotel in Las Vegas).
So to answer your question, I wouldn’t approach seniors any differently than anyone else except in one way.
All seniors are approaching or are already in retirement. A very scary time of life for some. In many cases our incomes are cut in half when that day comes. So the very best way to approach senior citizens is to simply show how easy it is to build a second (and residual) income that will continue to grow long into an active retirement. A business that won't cost any more, monthly, than dinner out for two.
SFI has numerous marketing tools for this purpose (banners as well as text ads) and you can always find people willing to assist you on the SFI forum.
But most of all never forget... Seniors are people, too. We have the same wants, needs and dreams as anyone. The difference being we are more stable and mature than many others and once we put our minds and hearts into a project (or business) we tend to follow through.
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I take this question most personally since I, along with I am sure many thousands of other SFI affiliates, am part of that demographic. I am 65 and my lovely wife is a beautifully budding 60. We are not invalids, incompetent, nor are we ready for a nursing home. With that being said, we are active (we swim and workout regularly) and we are computer literate (I was once a Network Support Technician of a major hotel in Las Vegas).
So to answer your question, I wouldn’t approach seniors
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