Affiliate since: 01/05/2011, Power Rank: 38

Hind sight, isn't it great!

I embarrassingly admit, I would have paid closer attention to SFI's directions.
And, fully absorbed all of the Launchpad, Intermediate and Training Materials
in the first 30 days.

Knowledge is key to success. With the knowledge you can then perform the actions with
greater proficiency to achieve success.

The second thing is I would have secured a Standing Order much sooner for 1500 VP, monthly.
Using the 125 TCredit purchase, which is the best option in my opinion,
to maintain TL Status.
Initially the cost my be difficult, but, the gains out weigh the expense.
Being and acting in a Team Leader capacity only improves your ability to succeed
with SFI.

Following the above will have eliminated much of the trial and error
I had to pursue to perfect my advertising and marketing skills.

Next, I would have begun selling in my TConnect store. Which I never did.
I opened an ECA store much later.
My error. There are many items you can sell, arrange to sell and build on your income.
Some affiliates survive on products they sell on an monthly basis.

I would have pursued assisting others in selling their good products much sooner.
It is a great way to build you PRMs, as well as, alert your team to products you feel are worthy.
It is your area of comfort and expertise that will determine the amount of time you
devote to the TC Store possibilities.

Lastly, I would have started advertising immediately. Every day and every hour I had available to me.

Advertising is an absolute necessary action whether you are building your downline
or promoting the TC Store.

I hope you find this helpful.
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Hind sight, isn't it great!

I embarrassingly admit, I would have paid closer attention to SFI's directions.
And, fully absorbed all of the Launchpad, Intermediate and Training Materials
in the first 30 days.

Knowledge is key to success. With the knowledge you can then perform the actions with
greater proficiency to achieve success.

The second thing is I would have secured a Standing Order much sooner for 1500 VP, monthly.
Using the
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Affiliate since: 01/05/2011, Power Rank: 38

Great question!

I am sure you will see many good answers.
I do not encourage my new affiliates to proceed beyond EA, in the first month.
They can work on EA2 status or higher, as their experience grows.
Their first month should be devoted to learning the SFI program and all the tools and materials provided.

It takes time to digest the amount of information that is made available to us.
The SFI program and TripleClicks, has expanded over time.
There are many new improvements in Marketing and Advertising.
Advances and changes are almost monthly.

I encourage them to do their To-Do List daily.
Complete the Getting Started actions.
Study the Launch Pad and Intermediate lessons.
Especially study the Marketing and Advertising information.

The first month should be for preparing themselves for the
best Internet Marketing program available.

Success is in the preparation.
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Great question!

I am sure you will see many good answers.
I do not encourage my new affiliates to proceed beyond EA, in the first month.
They can work on EA2 status or higher, as their experience grows.
Their first month should be devoted to learning the SFI program and all the tools and materials provided.

It takes time to digest the amount of information that is made available to us.
The SFI program and TripleClicks, has expanded over time.
There are
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Affiliate since: 01/05/2011, Power Rank: 38

Well Marty,
In person will give you direct contact for greater opportunity to offer a sales pitch.
But, it may offer a lower volume of contacts and can be time consuming.
Online will give you greater volume of contacts to pursue. It can be less personal
which is offset by the number of possible hits you can obtain.
And, it will require a little more in Internet skills.

If you have an outgoing personality, are an enthusiastic verbal communicator
I would recommend passing out TC Gift Cards in person.
This could be done anywhere you like to meet with people.
A booth in an arts and crafts fair would be great for this.
Any market or social gathering location where people consistently visit,
would be great for this type of personal contact.
Talk to everyone you meet in your daily activities.
Have a WAVE 3 or TripleClicks card available, as well.

My favorite is wearing a TripleClicks T-Shirt and getting asked about it.
Have TC Gift Card in hand, at all times.

Using the Internet works, as well. Of course, you could send an
invitation to all your friends, family and acquaintances.
For your regular Emails, I would keep a signature line at the bottom
referring to the free TC Gift Card for $12.00. Send request here: "your email".

Create a landing page and submit to Traffic Exchanges, Safelists and Free and Paid Classified.
There is a couple of inexpensive sources for this in TripleClicks.
Include a "hyperlink" in your articles, communications, other Forum contributions.
Most Email "compose", Excel or Word programs include this feature.
The best may be social sites, Linkedin, Pinterest, FB, Twitter and others.
Use the Marketing Aids provided at SFI>Marketing.

My personal advice is to try them all and pursue what works best for you.
You will then learn which is most effective.
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Well Marty,
In person will give you direct contact for greater opportunity to offer a sales pitch.
But, it may offer a lower volume of contacts and can be time consuming.
Online will give you greater volume of contacts to pursue. It can be less personal
which is offset by the number of possible hits you can obtain.
And, it will require a little more in Internet skills.

If you have an outgoing personality, are an enthusiastic verbal communicator
I would recommend
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Affiliate since: 01/05/2011, Power Rank: 38

I have found that pointing out the programs longevity and testimonials are the best tools to use to support the success and acceptance of the SFI program.
It is important to take note of your prospects seriousness in getting involved in the
Internet Marketing industry.
And, if they have had one, or many, bad or unsuccessful experiences with other programs.
Listen to what they have to say and respond accordingly.
The more you know about the SFI program, the more you are able to better respond
to all skeptical inquiries.
Learn and be positive in your responses.
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I have found that pointing out the programs longevity and testimonials are the best tools to use to support the success and acceptance of the SFI program.
It is important to take note of your prospects seriousness in getting involved in the
Internet Marketing industry.
And, if they have had one, or many, bad or unsuccessful experiences with other programs.
Listen to what they have to say and respond accordingly.
The more you know about the SFI program, the more you are able
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Affiliate since: 01/05/2011, Power Rank: 38

Your method of acquiring sign ups dictates the kind and type of new affiliates you receive.
To shift to quality sign ups you need to create an advertising program that attracts
those individuals who you speculate are most interested in the programs SFI has to offer.

Formulate your marketing programs and put them forward where you think you will find
the best prospects.

This may well be a "trial and error" process. Exercise Patience and Persistence.

Note: Using programs where mass sign up methods are used will almost always present
lower quality sign ups.

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Your method of acquiring sign ups dictates the kind and type of new affiliates you receive.
To shift to quality sign ups you need to create an advertising program that attracts
those individuals who you speculate are most interested in the programs SFI has to offer.

Formulate your marketing programs and put them forward where you think you will find
the best prospects.

This may well be a "trial and error" process. Exercise Patience and Persistence.

Note:
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Affiliate since: 01/05/2011, Power Rank: 38

Goal setting for each of us will be different based on our experience and
skill levels.

The first decision in setting proper goals for yourself is knowing what you want.
Life is tough enough, setting goals is a step in knowing what you want.
It, also, provides you with a time-line to gauge your success.

Take some time, sit down and write
down what you would like your goals to be.
Work up a personal and a business goal agenda.
This will give you a clearer picture of what you would like to achieve.

Do not be concerned about others successes, these are your goals.
Think about goals and achieve them, there is enough room in the Internet for all.
It is a huge market with millions to draw from.

Make your goals realistic and not impossible to achieve.

Post your results somewhere in your office, home, on your computer.
Someplace you will see them, as a constant reminder. and be able
to review them.
It is a Motivational tool.
You may even want to include in your goals, personal growth, and monetary gains,
projects you want to start or complete.
Include, whatever you want to achieve.

Make your goals specific. You want to define what it will take to achieve each one.
Set a specific time frame and then work on making it come true.
Be specific: days, weeks, months, years.

Change your goals frequently as you successfully complete them.
Your goal setting proficiency will improve along with your skill and knowledge levels.

The most important thing to remember; it is not hard setting goals.
What is difficult is your continued persistence, review and
determination to achieve them.

Success is determined by your personal achievement as much as meeting your goals.
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Goal setting for each of us will be different based on our experience and
skill levels.

The first decision in setting proper goals for yourself is knowing what you want.
Life is tough enough, setting goals is a step in knowing what you want.
It, also, provides you with a time-line to gauge your success.

Take some time, sit down and write
down what you would like your goals to be.
Work up a personal and a business goal agenda.
This will give you
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Affiliate since: 01/05/2011, Power Rank: 38

There are many reasons contributing to the success of
some over others.
If you are an experienced Internet Marketer,
chances are you can financially jump into the
promotional and status building activities
to build your business.

If you are new or a learning intermediate marketer,
it will take longer.
Your primary goal should be to learn the SFI information provided.
Practice and experience will guide your success.

Maintain a desire, persistence and determination to be a success.
Dedicate yourself to learn all you can learn.
Do not be influence by those who have the financial resources
to start out more quickly than others.
There are only a few who start off
with a bang. Many do not last.

You have heard it before, the Internet Market is huge and still growing,
at a rapid pace. There is plenty to draw from for each of us.
There are millions of new prospects and products to sell.

One part of being a success requires the ability to establish goals
for yourself and to follow them.
Realistic, obtainable, reasonable, time defined and meaningful goals.
Make your luck by spending the time to learn the business.

If you can budget for advertising.
If not, build a budget.
Find products to sell, if you do not have any,
practice selling personal items in your TConnect page,

Even with no budget, it is very possible to succeed in SFI.
I started out with no budget and I have some
in my downline who started the same.

Your success and opportunities in SFI is only limited by you.

Advanced practice and knowledge makes a difference,
take the time to learn.
Affiliates with previous experience and skill levels
will always be around.
Do not be intimidated. You will find many of them in SFI
are willing teachers and contribute often in the Forum.

My final thought is take care of your team, as you build it.
Longevity in this business is defined by your personal dedication
to your team, as well as, your business.


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There are many reasons contributing to the success of
some over others.
If you are an experienced Internet Marketer,
chances are you can financially jump into the
promotional and status building activities
to build your business.

If you are new or a learning intermediate marketer,
it will take longer.
Your primary goal should be to learn the SFI information provided.
Practice and experience will guide your success.

Maintain
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Affiliate since: 01/05/2011, Power Rank: 38

Never be concerned with rejection.
Be concerned with what you learn from it.

Think of rejection as a form of advertising.
Rejection can like someone reading your ad,
they have to see it over and again
and again to finally be receptive to it.

It is well known most people will not respond to something new.
It takes repetition to get the SFI and TripleClicks name out.
The more frequent you mention it the more familiar it becomes.
Thus, the more positive reception to your pitch.

It could be rejecting your presentation is an action on the part of a prospect
who has preconceived fears, does not understand Internet Marketing,
is afraid to try something new, any number of reasons.
Why should their fears be upsetting or demeaning to you or me. They should not.

Think of rejection as a step up on a ladder of success.
Every time you are rejected, you will learn something.
Rejections are a form of training.
Maybe something you should not have said, or should have said.
Listen to their responses to help generate a tactics change to explain SFI.
Turn rejections into a positive experience.
Think of rejection as a something to help you learn
how, to more adequately field questions.

Never take rejection personally, accept is as a part of business.
Like a daily task you do not particularly like but must do.
It is merely part of your personal growth as a business person.
As you grow, your business will grow, as well as, your confidence,
Turning rejections into a positive resource for you.

For some of us where "one on one" contact is not an easy task.
Try practicing on family and friends first.
There is not one good salesman out their who will not tell you,
The trick and key rule is to "know" your product first.
Learn your prospects, as you meet them.

To your Success!
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Never be concerned with rejection.
Be concerned with what you learn from it.

Think of rejection as a form of advertising.
Rejection can like someone reading your ad,
they have to see it over and again
and again to finally be receptive to it.

It is well known most people will not respond to something new.
It takes repetition to get the SFI and TripleClicks name out.
The more frequent you mention it the more familiar it becomes.
Thus, the more
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Affiliate since: 01/05/2011, Power Rank: 38

Communication. Open a dialog with your affiliate.

First, ask your affiliate where they are having problems. Then offer solutions.

Second, often times there is a learning curve new affiliates have to get past. Your
job as Sponsor is to help them get past it. Again, assist every way you can.

Affiliate since: 01/05/2011, Power Rank: 38

The best Offline marketing tools for recruiting new SFI Affiliates involve many resources.

First you must identify what you are best at.

1. Some of us are better at direct contact. So a business card, TC Card, Wave 3 Card or flyer should be kept on hand at all times. You never know when you will have an opportunity to present SFI to someone. Make it a point to attend or join various local social, trade, club, street fair or sales functions.

2. Some of us are good writers and will find advertising in local, regional or national publications will be more beneficial. Check out the local Free Traders, Weekly Bargain, Community or Club periodicals for advertising.

3. I have found passing out flyers or cards (almost anywhere) to have a 1% return per 100. Bulletin Boards jare great. (Use your Key Codes on the Gateways)

4. The ultimate is using the TripleClicks Gift Cards. Do you know anyone who will not try out something new for free rewards?

5. Join Wave 3, enjoy your rewards and be prepared to respond to questions when your car decal is spotted. (Recommend putting a short URL under decal).

I have used all of the above and experienced success in each. More success is achieve with their consistent use.


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The best Offline marketing tools for recruiting new SFI Affiliates involve many resources.

First you must identify what you are best at.

1. Some of us are better at direct contact. So a business card, TC Card, Wave 3 Card or flyer should be kept on hand at all times. You never know when you will have an opportunity to present SFI to someone. Make it a point to attend or join various local social, trade, club, street fair or sales functions.

2. Some of us are good
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