Above all else, what is the ONE THING that has made the difference for you in succeeding with SFI?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
12/2/2013 11:41 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
The one thing that has made all of the difference for me is knowing that I will reach my goals from day 1. I know you may think, "How can you be so certain when you have so many questions about SFI and internet marketing?" It is a matter of faith. If you doubt you will succeed then you have already failed.
To obtain success, you must see yourself as successful even before you understand what that success really is for you. It's like a toddler learning how to walk. He/She has never walked before. But everyday, they see their legs. They see their feet. The see family members and other walking around them everyday. Even from conception, they were destined to walk though they never walked before or even had knowledge of it.
Through use and practice of motions ranging from kicking to stretching, they prepare themselves for a certain destiny - one day I will walk. Some toddlers need a lot of coaching and others are quick to learn the skill of walking. But they all have the ability that God gave them to do it. If God gave them legs, his perfect plan was for them to walk.
So you see my friend you are destined to do and achieve what you were created to do. This is different for each person. That's why it is impossible to measure your success by the success of someone else. By doing so you do yourself a disservice. You are unique and create for a purpose that you have innately. When you are walking this path you will find great success. It's your birthright.
Esau didn't see the value of his birthright and so he sold it to Jacob his brother. So it is with succeeding in SFI when you do see yourself as successful from the beginning. You will weary and sell yourself short. It is a difference in knowing the path and walking it. Let's walk in out step by step and day by day.
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The one thing that has made all of the difference for me is knowing that I will reach my goals from day 1. I know you may think, "How can you be so certain when you have so many questions about SFI and internet marketing?" It is a matter of faith. If you doubt you will succeed then you have already failed.
To obtain success, you must see yourself as successful even before you understand what that success really is for you. It's like a toddler learning how to walk. He/She
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Does Google Adwords accept direct linking to SFI or TripleClicks Gateways? If NOT, what's the best way to advertise with Google Adwords?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
6/30/2013 1:32 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
Google and many other PPC platforms have strict advertising guidlines and prohibit the solicitation of MLM opportunities, 'get rich quick schemes', and other 'pyramid related' programs in order to protect their interests and customers. In the past, there may have been unscrupulous advertising done and cause these platforms to apply 'blanket restrictions' which mean that if what you are advertising 'sounds like' it might be related to any of the categories blacklisted then your ad will be reject guaranteed.
In my experience, working with Google has been rather pleasant. I spoke with an add account manager who helped me to select keywords and phrases that do not relate to blacklisted categories. I had to make required changes to my ads and I needed to have access to the source code in order to optimize the landing page.
However, with SFI gateways, we do not have access to the landing page, nonetheless; you control your advertising account with Google 100%. It's all in the way you approach the scenario. With the help of a certified Google professional anything is possible.
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Google and many other PPC platforms have strict advertising guidlines and prohibit the solicitation of MLM opportunities, 'get rich quick schemes', and other 'pyramid related' programs in order to protect their interests and customers. In the past, there may have been unscrupulous advertising done and cause these platforms to apply 'blanket restrictions' which mean that if what you are advertising 'sounds like' it might be related to any of the categories blacklisted then your ad will be reject
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What are the best actions to focus on?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
10/18/2014 9:18 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
This is the right question. The answer is focus on actions that generate income. There are 3 basic principles of SFI: Sales, Growth, and Support. Sales are paramount since without them we all might as well go play fetch with the dog! There is no other purpose that is more important. We all are here at SFI to make money so generate sales and you will. Affiliates ask all the time how do I sale TripleClicks products? There are endless ways to introduce prospects to TripleClicks products but the way I prefer is with permission based marketing. Everyone of us have at least 200 acquaintances and they have 200 acquaintances. Multiply that my 10 and you have enough people in your social circle to sale anything. The gift card program works like a charm using the right approach and drip marketing. There is a contact manager and you can send 10 E-cards everyday. Remind people of birthday gifts, anniversaries, special occasions, etc that will call for a need to shop for a dear friend, acquaintance, or family member.
The next action to focus on is growth. When you can effectively lead a group of people to sale products then that's more earning potential. Simply put if I sale 1 then I get paid for 1. But if I have 10 people that sale 1, then I get paid for the 1 I sale then 45% of CV on 10 more! Having an active network allows you to leverage your time and efforts to get even more sales.
Finally you must support your team. Help them achieve their goals first. When you do, your team will reward you with even more sales! Those team members that excel reward them. Those team members that struggle offer your assistance. Be accessible and visible to your team and always lead by example.
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This is the right question. The answer is focus on actions that generate income. There are 3 basic principles of SFI: Sales, Growth, and Support. Sales are paramount since without them we all might as well go play fetch with the dog! There is no other purpose that is more important. We all are here at SFI to make money so generate sales and you will. Affiliates ask all the time how do I sale TripleClicks products? There are endless ways to introduce prospects to TripleClicks products but
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How do you explain to prospects what SFI is about in a simple way?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
10/31/2013 12:52 am
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
The simplest way to explain SFI is this:
1. SFI is a 15 year old company that affords you the opportunity to earn money with your computer and an internet connection. There are multiple ways to earn as described in the compensation plan here: https://www.sfimg.com/Reference/CompPlan
2. It will require a commitment from you each day. You can follow the direction provided by your to do list here: https://www.sfimg.com/Home?tab=to-do_list
3. For every action that you complete from your to do list you can earn versa points.
4. You can monitor the progress of your earnings from your score board tab here: https://www.sfimg.com/Home?tab=scoreboard
5. Anytime that you feel frustrated send me an email with your questions. I care about your success.
This is the simplest way to put it and never forget the 3 basic actions: Refer TripleClick members, Sponsor SFI affiliates, Duplicate your efforts by teaching your affiliates everything you know. What you don't know . . . someone does so ask!
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The simplest way to explain SFI is this:
1. SFI is a 15 year old company that affords you the opportunity to earn money with your computer and an internet connection. There are multiple ways to earn as described in the compensation plan here: https://www.sfimg.com/Reference/CompPlan
2. It will require a commitment from you each day. You can follow the direction provided by your to do list here: https://www.sfimg.com/Home?tab=to-do_list
3. For every action
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What kinds of investments should a new affiliate plan on making to succeed in SFI?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
6/30/2013 1:15 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
What kinds of investments should a new affiliate plan on making to succeed in SFI? This is a very good question and it deserves a straight forward answer. Accordingly, the word investments suggests that affiliates are looking for a rate of return or dividend on their investment.
Therefore, it is imperative that every affiliate set aside an advertising budget. Advertising is mass communication that sells products or recruit prospects. Without advertising there will be no sales or recruits. Although their is free and paid advertising no single method should be used so affiliates should plan accordingly to ensure the dividends paid into advertising produces an acceptable rate of return on their investment - whether it be time or money.
Secondly, affiliates must invest in themselves to grow in the business. Everyone starts from scratch at some point. Filling in the gaps and learning more about the business is important to their success. Rome wasn't built in a day so no affiliate should engage in 'information cramming' which leads to information overload. SFI is simple enough to learn and earn as you go.
Finally and most importantly, affiliates need to invest in their TripleClick Store! Dave Smith probably doesn't eat at McDonalds. Ray Kroc certainly didn't eat at Burger King and Colonel Sanders certainly would be caught dead at Popeye's! If you don't believe in your products and services how do you expect to sell them to anyone else? You do not have to have a standing order and you don't have to have a credit card! All those are just excuses for not doing what you know you need to do . . . patronize your TripleClicks SuperStore!
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What kinds of investments should a new affiliate plan on making to succeed in SFI? This is a very good question and it deserves a straight forward answer. Accordingly, the word investments suggests that affiliates are looking for a rate of return or dividend on their investment.
Therefore, it is imperative that every affiliate set aside an advertising budget. Advertising is mass communication that sells products or recruit prospects. Without advertising there will be no sales or
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Why is it important to have a good SFI account photo? And what makes a good photo?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
2/24/2014 7:19 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
A good photo presents a professional image. This is a real business. We are responsible for setting a good example for those on our team as well as for those who would come to visit as guest. It paints a poor image when people use pictures of their pets or pictures that are not appropriate. SFI can not catch all of these so if you see a photo that you think is inappropriate please report it.
Think of your profile photo like a resume. It is the only thing that a prospective employer knows about you. They will form an opinion of you and your offer based on that. Never forget that you only have 1 time to make a good first impression. You want those you look up to you for leadership to respect you and admire your achievements. This can not be completely achieved with a profession photo but it is definitely a step in the right direction.
Be yourself. But be professional. If you love animals, present the image in a positive light. Funny pics of animals doing weird things just are not appropriate. If your wear jeans and a t-shirt then make sure that the jeans are clean and pressed and the t-shirt is tucked. No holes or odd slogans are acceptable. We are here to learn about SFI/TripleClicks and not your favorite beer or hangout spot. I have a suit on because I look good in a suit and it presents a professional image. If you don't like suits don't wear one because it will show in your face on your picture! Be warm and congenial. The same goes for dresses. Be tasteful but if you have a dress that flatters you - go for it!
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A good photo presents a professional image. This is a real business. We are responsible for setting a good example for those on our team as well as for those who would come to visit as guest. It paints a poor image when people use pictures of their pets or pictures that are not appropriate. SFI can not catch all of these so if you see a photo that you think is inappropriate please report it.
Think of your profile photo like a resume. It is the only thing that a prospective employer
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How can I support and motivate my team members without demanding too much or turning them off?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
10/3/2014 2:41 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
Never place demands on your affiliates but always make appropriate recommendations. A review of the ledger will give you an idea of the type of affiliate you are working with and you should gauge your response accordingly. Be visible for your affiliates and emphasize the goal - their goal.
A competition will provide just the right amount of motivation for the right affiliate. Keep your team updated on the status of the contest in the stream. What turns off your team is when you don't focus on their needs and you focus on your needs. Then you become clearly selfish and none of your affiliates will respect you. Good sponsors build rapport by offering value and quality to the business relationship. Go and do likewise and you will not turn them off but rather motivate and inspire them.
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Never place demands on your affiliates but always make appropriate recommendations. A review of the ledger will give you an idea of the type of affiliate you are working with and you should gauge your response accordingly. Be visible for your affiliates and emphasize the goal - their goal.
A competition will provide just the right amount of motivation for the right affiliate. Keep your team updated on the status of the contest in the stream. What turns off your team is when you don't
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What are the best methods for recruiting new affiliates via social media?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
1/14/2015 10:53 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
Video marketing and social media marketing work best together. Create videos about everything you do SFI and share this on your social networks. Integrate a form on your social network so that you can build your list while sharing interesting videos about SFI. Use other interesting content that's related and use polls to gage engagement. You can even offer an incentive for sharing your content such a reciprocity or a small prize.
Of all of SFI's Power Tools, which ones works best for you and why?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
8/8/2013 12:09 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
The best power tool for me is the gift certificate manager and I will tell you why. We are all here to make money with SFI, the no.1 reason why you want to use gift certificates is to boost morale and foster goodwill. No one likes to think that someone else is getting the greatest benefit of their efforts. Although this is not true, if your affiliates perceive that you are only interested in your own success then they are not going to do their best. Moreover, if you are not supporting them, you shouldn't expect them to. You can't lead where you will not go.
Through effective use of gift certificates you can:
1. Motivate those to action who may have doubts about your intentions thereby building liking and trust.
2. Accelerate the success of motivated affiliates toward greater milestone achievements.
3. Boost the moral of your network because people don't care about what you say as much as what you do. Actions speak louder than words.
So if you are going to bank on a power tool that is going to build your network to higher heights, boost your activity percentage, curb attrition rates, AND explode network sales through multiple generations then the gift certificate manager is just the right tool for job!
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The best power tool for me is the gift certificate manager and I will tell you why. We are all here to make money with SFI, the no.1 reason why you want to use gift certificates is to boost morale and foster goodwill. No one likes to think that someone else is getting the greatest benefit of their efforts. Although this is not true, if your affiliates perceive that you are only interested in your own success then they are not going to do their best. Moreover, if you are not supporting them,
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How can I enroll 100+ PSAs a day with a modest budget?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
2/24/2014 7:05 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
Enrolling 100s of PSAs a day is possible with experience and knowledge of how your advertising platform works. Depending on the one you use, you must test and retest on a small scale before you get the kind of numbers that you see on the Growth tab. It is unlikely that a complete novice will be able to do this. But fortunately, this is a learned skill that can be duplicated.
If your sponsor is a top enroller, I highly recommend that you participate in their team co-op. This will be your best option and probably your cheapest. This is because you can communicate directly with your sponsor and they have the power to assure that you get good delivery. While performance is never guaranteed, you have the experience of your sponsor to guide you. A team co-op will keep your cost low because your sponsor already has a vested interest in your success; therefore, there is not a need for exorbitant costs per share.
If you are looking to enroll PSAs outside of your team co-op, you should keep close communication with the co-op manager who oversees the ad placement. Ad placement is paramount to the ROI of the creative. Many ad services assign an account manager to each account so be sure to learn who this person is and communicate with them so that you can have a successful campaign. Again test small then up the ante when you get favorable returns.
In conclusion, it will not happen the first time around or even the second but if you stay committed you can learn how to keep cost down by controlling bid costs for ppc and forging good relationships with those who run solo ads. I recommend a combination of free and paid advertising sources from various channels because no one channel is going to become the holy grail. It is a process and demands work and patience not to mention a budget.
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Enrolling 100s of PSAs a day is possible with experience and knowledge of how your advertising platform works. Depending on the one you use, you must test and retest on a small scale before you get the kind of numbers that you see on the Growth tab. It is unlikely that a complete novice will be able to do this. But fortunately, this is a learned skill that can be duplicated.
If your sponsor is a top enroller, I highly recommend that you participate in their team co-op. This will
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12/2/2013 11:41 pm