How do I get new, anxious-to-earn-NOW affiliates to understand that it takes time to develop a successful business?
Robin Schwinn, Aff (Florida, US)
7/25/2014 9:18 am
Affiliate since: 01/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
My feed back on this topic is simple. SFI = Secure Future International ...... "Secure Future" ... If one can go to the page Earnings Calculator they will be able to clearly see how SFI could possibly benefit them and the monetary gain it could have on them down the road.
https://www.sfimg.com/PopUp/EarningsCalculator?referrer=search
I plugged in 6 affiliates with a standing order bringing in that 3 with a standing order.
Based on the information you entered, your estimated commissions will be:
$162.30 per month after 6 months ($1,947.60/yr)
$1,179.66 per month after 12 months ($14,155.92/yr)
$2,469.18 per month after 18 months ($29,630.16/yr)
$4,225.26 per month after 24 months ($50,703.12/yr)
Good enough for me!!!!
Geeeee....Let's see.... Do I want to stick around and work this business?
Simple enough right?
If you stick with SFI they help you build your team. Great question!
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My feed back on this topic is simple. SFI = Secure Future International ...... "Secure Future" ... If one can go to the page Earnings Calculator they will be able to clearly see how SFI could possibly benefit them and the monetary gain it could have on them down the road.
https://www.sfimg.com/PopUp/EarningsCalculator?referrer=search
I plugged in 6 affiliates with a standing order bringing in that 3 with a standing order.
Based on the information you entered, your
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Is it wise to 'bribe' your downline with Gift Certificates, TCredits or other incentives? Or does this practice come back and bite you?
Robin Schwinn, Aff (Florida, US)
6/28/2014 8:21 am
Affiliate since: 01/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
My opinion is...
In any job it is nice to be rewarded for a job well done.
What if you worked at a job very hard and never received a raise, let alone a pat on the back?
When rewards are given, I feel it gives associates a chance to make decisions about the business and what they will spend their gift on.
It will assist them to look more at the business in depth.
It also creates duplication, a sense of urgency and makes them feel they are doing a GREAT job!
Oh! I remember how I felt when I received a gift. I liked it!
SFI rewards us with contests, FREE PSA's and more for advancement in our rank. If we didn't have an incentive, we would all stand still.
A bribe? No an Incentive YES!
In order to receive a move forward in business, you should give freely of what you have and not think twice about it.
Best wishes!
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My opinion is...
In any job it is nice to be rewarded for a job well done.
What if you worked at a job very hard and never received a raise, let alone a pat on the back?
When rewards are given, I feel it gives associates a chance to make decisions about the business and what they will spend their gift on.
It will assist them to look more at the business in depth.
It also creates duplication, a sense of urgency and makes them feel they are doing a GREAT
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Which is better and why...to contact my PSAs through SFI (e.g. PSA Mailer) or directly via their email address?
Robin Schwinn, Aff (Florida, US)
3/26/2015 7:00 am
Affiliate since: 01/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
To Contact your PSAs through SFI (e.g. PSA Mailer) or directly via their email address I think you should try both.
The reason being... If you post a question on your email that has to be answered by them, you will find what email is important to them and communicate that way.
You may want to make sure they have white listed SFI mailing in you affiliate center for personal email so it doesn't get bounced back.
Sometimes our mailings are limited, so a back up plan such as personal email is a great idea. Also depending on the type of mailing... the words/characters may be limited (counted) on SFI.
Do both find which one works for the particular person and use that one.
You can group your SFI contacts together in many personal mail programs which makes ailings allot easier. Best of luck to you.
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To Contact your PSAs through SFI (e.g. PSA Mailer) or directly via their email address I think you should try both.
The reason being... If you post a question on your email that has to be answered by them, you will find what email is important to them and communicate that way.
You may want to make sure they have white listed SFI mailing in you affiliate center for personal email so it doesn't get bounced back.
Sometimes our mailings are limited, so a back up plan
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What is SFI's most important tool to use for building a successful business?
Robin Schwinn, Aff (Florida, US)
3/26/2015 6:50 am
Affiliate since: 01/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
SFI's most important tool for building a successful business starts with YOU!
Verbal face to face communication I feel is the best tool for building a successful business.
Giving a gift of a flyer, business or gift card for whatever your contact is interested in at the time of contact. That way they have something valuable to take with them to read later.
As far as online resources? I feel the SiteMap is a very valuable tool! Everything that has to do with SFI is located on one page! https://www.sfimg.com/Reference/Sitemap?referrer=search
This includes lessons, communication, hot spots, income, marketing, reference, training, power tools, miscellaneous, support and your account all wrapped up into one nice package on one page!
Have a Great day!
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SFI's most important tool for building a successful business starts with YOU!
Verbal face to face communication I feel is the best tool for building a successful business.
Giving a gift of a flyer, business or gift card for whatever your contact is interested in at the time of contact. That way they have something valuable to take with them to read later.
As far as online resources? I feel the SiteMap is a very valuable tool! Everything that has to do with SFI is located
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What do you do on a daily basis to promote your SFI business?
Robin Schwinn, Aff (Florida, US)
11/13/2014 8:49 pm
Affiliate since: 01/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
"What do you do on a daily basis to promote your SFI business?"
I always have my ready to go promoting items in my vehicle and when I get out of the vehicle I make it a habit of grabbing at least (At Least) 5 items. Whether it be a flyer, business card, wave3 card, Tripleclicks flyer, ECA info.
It is important to carry little day type planner big enough to hold a few of everything in it, I then use my judgment. I judge the people by the way they look and what they are doing and where they work, what do I think they could benefit from?
I give them what I feel is the link to help them and me as well.
Send some updates to my Facebook page, twitter, Pintrest and so forth.
Personally contact one Facebook school friend a day.
Research advertising sites to see where my next promo will go.
Update my blog.
Look for FREE Classified sites.
Tip of the iceberg and thousands of things to do!
There is so much more to do that is a little tip of the iceberg.
List items to sell and tell people I know I have an online store and give them a card.
Every free time I have I brainstorm on what cool thing I will do tomorrow to promote SFI. Hope this gave you a few ideas.
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"What do you do on a daily basis to promote your SFI business?"
I always have my ready to go promoting items in my vehicle and when I get out of the vehicle I make it a habit of grabbing at least (At Least) 5 items. Whether it be a flyer, business card, wave3 card, Tripleclicks flyer, ECA info.
It is important to carry little day type planner big enough to hold a few of everything in it, I then use my judgment. I judge the people by the way they look and what they are doing
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Is it worth it to keep sending supportive emails to PSAs and CSAs who have 0 VP and been inactive for weeks or months?
Robin Schwinn, Aff (Florida, US)
11/28/2014 12:18 am
Affiliate since: 01/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
"Is it worth it to keep sending supportive emails to PSAs and CSAs who have 0 VP and been inactive for weeks or months?"
I sure do think it is! Aside from SFI, let’s say you have a brick and mortar store and you send a coupon to the surrounding neighborhood oh… every other month. Something will come up one day and one will say oh! I need an (XXXX), I know I have a coupon for that place! I think if you stay persistent and keep emailing them and even forgetting about them while doing it. You may just say something one day that they NEED to hear, have something they WANT to see, something they WANT to do! One never knows!
I have received a lot of clients for my service business by doing this and it works. If they are constantly (but no spam) seeing your name and business name in their email box and you always have some fun, catchy tag line to make them intrigued offering some education or have something they want and need they will look at it eventually and either come back and be active or unjoin themselves.
They will also see the passion for what you do. :)
That is my spin on that topic. Make it fun! Have fun!
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"Is it worth it to keep sending supportive emails to PSAs and CSAs who have 0 VP and been inactive for weeks or months?"
I sure do think it is! Aside from SFI, let’s say you have a brick and mortar store and you send a coupon to the surrounding neighborhood oh… every other month. Something will come up one day and one will say oh! I need an (XXXX), I know I have a coupon for that place! I think if you stay persistent and keep emailing them and even forgetting about them while
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What are the best products for a 1500 VP Standing Order to maintain EA status that are also useful for your SFI business?
Robin Schwinn, Aff (Florida, US)
11/28/2014 12:05 am
Affiliate since: 01/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
What are the best products for a 1500 VP Standing Order to maintain EA status that are also useful for your SFI business?
I would recommend the 125 Tcredits. They are useful to your business because, you can use them to bid on PSA’s (Personally Sponsored Affiliates), CSA’s (Co-Sponsored affiliates) both help your business grow and help you make an income/paycheck. You also can purchase many things with them like leads/hits, eBooks to learn more about business things, auction bidding for business growing items.
That one is my personal favorites because I can do many different things with my TCredits, I am not committed to only one thing every month.
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What are the best products for a 1500 VP Standing Order to maintain EA status that are also useful for your SFI business?
I would recommend the 125 Tcredits. They are useful to your business because, you can use them to bid on PSA’s (Personally Sponsored Affiliates), CSA’s (Co-Sponsored affiliates) both help your business grow and help you make an income/paycheck. You also can purchase many things with them like leads/hits, eBooks to learn more about business things, auction bidding
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Which helps my SFI business the most...playing Eager Zebra games or bidding on Pricebenders auctions?
Robin Schwinn, Aff (Florida, US)
11/27/2014 11:36 pm
Affiliate since: 01/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
"Which helps my SFI business the most...playing Eager Zebra games or bidding on Pricebenders auctions?"
Depending on what your business is in need of. …
Do you want to bid on PSA’s or CSA’s to grow your business?
My opinion is the PriceBenders Auctions. Why?
Bidding on Pricebenders auctions will also give you Member Reward Points (MRP), Action Points and Sales/Purchase Points (Depending on the particular item).
If I myself had to make a choice, I personally always choose The PriceBenders Auctions. The doors are open, you have a good chance of winning and are in control of what you need to grow your business and how much you want to spend, the results are known come auction end. You can save up your Tcredits for a few months and finally take the big plunge to bid on something spectacular that will be of substantial benefit to your business.
It is also very fun!
You also receive 1 action Versa Point per bid – That can go toward your required points to advance rank.
Best wishes!
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"Which helps my SFI business the most...playing Eager Zebra games or bidding on Pricebenders auctions?"
Depending on what your business is in need of. …
Do you want to bid on PSA’s or CSA’s to grow your business?
My opinion is the PriceBenders Auctions. Why?
Bidding on Pricebenders auctions will also give you Member Reward Points (MRP), Action Points and Sales/Purchase Points (Depending on the particular item).
If I myself had to make
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How can you be an SFI Team Leader if you're not a born leader?
Robin Schwinn, Aff (Florida, US)
5/31/2014 9:37 pm
Affiliate since: 01/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
If one is not a born leader, they can still be an SFI Leader! A passion to help others because when their down line does well, they do well. Leadership: It can be learned. One can read leadership articles, learn on the SFI site, many sponsors are there to help in succeeding. I think once they get the rank and badge and their first PSA, CSA and see that they are helping them grow, they themselves grow inside.
Then... Is Born a New Leader!
Which is better to pursue...CSAs or PSAs?
Robin Schwinn, Aff (Florida, US)
11/27/2014 11:54 pm
Affiliate since: 01/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
Which is better to pursue...CSAs or PSAs?
Pursue PSA’s (Personally Sponsored Affiliates).
Because SFI gives us CSA’s (Co-Sponsored Affiliates) monthly and depending on your rank can be many! These are sort of easy to acquire.
PSA’s help build your rank with valuable points and income potential as well. They will be out there building themselves up as well. We all need great Affiliates (employess) working with us.
Good luck to you and your business.
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7/25/2014 9:18 am