How do I present the SFI/TC opportunity to a prospect without "overselling" it and turning them off?
Wayne Crocker, Aff (Missouri, US)
1/4/2013 8:18 pm
Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
First let me say that it is important that your are confident and excited about your business. What you have to understand is the prospect doesn't know anything bout your products or the marketing plan. If you jump into explaining those you will lose your prospect.
Most people will "join" others in the business - that's right people buy into your program because of what you are offering them. Add value to yourself as their trainer, mentor and counselor.
Show them the keys to acquiring their life's dreams and desires - new car, fancy home, NO boss, take vacations whenever they want. (remember to always be honest and believable).
People are looking for value if you give them that they will sign up in almost any program your involved with.
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First let me say that it is important that your are confident and excited about your business. What you have to understand is the prospect doesn't know anything bout your products or the marketing plan. If you jump into explaining those you will lose your prospect.
Most people will "join" others in the business - that's right people buy into your program because of what you are offering them. Add value to yourself as their trainer, mentor and counselor.
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How can I best respond to an affiliate who feels they worked hard but are unhappy with their first commission?
Wayne Crocker, Aff (Missouri, US)
9/14/2012 11:23 am
Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
That is a great question! I know because I have just been there. What I needed the most at that time was a encouraging word and be reassured that what I did in the previous month was indeed a good start for building my business.
Don't speak the negative--like "don't quit" or "Don't give up"--that's planting seeds that wont bring a harvest.
Let them know that they are among the 2% who have what it takes to succeed because what they have done is a great start to building a business.
If they truly put forth that kind of effort and you know it--reward them with something, anything, even sending out a notice through A2A (that they will see) about their good work.
I do not think that right at that moment they should be reminded to read "the basics or the launch pads." You can follow up with that kind of stuff later. Right now they need encouragement and reassurance the most.
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That is a great question! I know because I have just been there. What I needed the most at that time was a encouraging word and be reassured that what I did in the previous month was indeed a good start for building my business.
Don't speak the negative--like "don't quit" or "Don't give up"--that's planting seeds that wont bring a harvest.
Let them know that they are among the 2% who have what it takes to succeed because what they have done is a great start
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What is the most important daily activity that SFI Team Leaders should engage in?
Wayne Crocker, Aff (Missouri, US)
9/28/2012 10:12 pm
Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
At the present time I do not have the honor of calling myself a "team leader" - but as I look at all that SFI has to offer I can see that the most important daily activity a team leader should be doing is; leading by example.
Do everything that you would expect your affiliates to do, and go the extra mile. The "extra" is where the leaders are built.
When leading your team - remember they are not on the same level you are on - get down on their level and be real with your team - be open, honest, rewarding good effort and be trust worthy if you say your going to do something then do it. Above all don't ask or (teach) something to your downline that you wouldn't do.
Remember leadership is learned from those who have gone before you - your experience as a leader will come from the successful results of your down-line.
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At the present time I do not have the honor of calling myself a "team leader" - but as I look at all that SFI has to offer I can see that the most important daily activity a team leader should be doing is; leading by example.
Do everything that you would expect your affiliates to do, and go the extra mile. The "extra" is where the leaders are built.
When leading your team - remember they are not on the same level you are on - get down on their level
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Should I reach out to the affiliates on my 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. generations...or leave support to their sponsor?
Wayne Crocker, Aff (Missouri, US)
9/19/2012 8:03 pm
Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
I personally believe that you should reach out to your down-line no matter what level they are on.
The team leaders in your down-line should be excited about someone in their up-line is helping their team to succeed.
Sooner or later you will reap rewards for helping those in all your levels - that is what SFI is all about - "help others to be successful and you in turn will become successful.
Check your genealogy and movers tabs find those who are collecting VP and give them an invitation to help no matter what level they are on - even CSA,s.
I would reach out to anyone in my downline even if I didn't get rewarded for it. What SFI rewards you receive as you climb the success ladder is icing on the cake.
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I personally believe that you should reach out to your down-line no matter what level they are on.
The team leaders in your down-line should be excited about someone in their up-line is helping their team to succeed.
Sooner or later you will reap rewards for helping those in all your levels - that is what SFI is all about - "help others to be successful and you in turn will become successful.
Check your genealogy and movers tabs find those who are collecting VP and give
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How can you best use your badges (Top 10 Power Rank, E365 Finalist, etc.) to grow your SFI business?
Wayne Crocker, Aff (Missouri, US)
12/19/2012 9:52 pm
Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
I let the badges speak for themselves. In other words you don't need to talk about them all the time to your downline. They will see your badges and they will find out how easy or hard it is to receive the same rewards. Then they will respect what you have earned.
I use the badges as some of my stepping stones to the top - acquiring the badges are goals that have been met and I am proud to have earned them. even after acquiring one like the top 10 in class - My goal is to get to be number one in my class. My goal in the versa point top 500 is to make it to the top 100 and then hopefully to the top 75 or 50.
I don't know if there is a badge for the top 100 in the nation - when I make that I just might make my own badge. LOL.
I believe that the affiliates who are ECA's should be given a badge also. We need to flood headquarters with a ton of suggestions that badges be given to our ECA's . The more ECA's we have the more product selection we gain - that means more money in every-bodies pockets.
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I let the badges speak for themselves. In other words you don't need to talk about them all the time to your downline. They will see your badges and they will find out how easy or hard it is to receive the same rewards. Then they will respect what you have earned.
I use the badges as some of my stepping stones to the top - acquiring the badges are goals that have been met and I am proud to have earned them. even after acquiring one like the top 10 in class - My goal is to get to
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Recognizing the achievements of your PSAs is important. How do you recognize YOUR PSAs/downline?
Wayne Crocker, Aff (Missouri, US)
9/11/2012 11:18 am
Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
Some of you may be in the same situation that I am right now--I don't have the extra money to reward my PSA's with T-Credits or certificates for achievements. So I congratulate them through the Stream so that everyone in my group and in a2a can see their names and their achievements. I also send them a personal email congratulating them and encouraging them to continue the good work. I would like to also note that it is equally important to recognize your CSAs also. Treat everyone in your group the same way--you will build trust and loyalty that way.
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Some of you may be in the same situation that I am right now--I don't have the extra money to reward my PSA's with T-Credits or certificates for achievements. So I congratulate them through the Stream so that everyone in my group and in a2a can see their names and their achievements. I also send them a personal email congratulating them and encouraging them to continue the good work. I would like to also note that it is equally important to recognize your CSAs also. Treat everyone in your group
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I know I should work with the workers, but how many follow-up messages should I send to inactive CSAs/PSAs before giving up on them?
Wayne Crocker, Aff (Missouri, US)
11/19/2012 10:45 pm
Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
My friend - you pose a good question - a simple and direct answer is to NEVER give up on someone as long as they are listed in your genealogy.
You never know what spark will ignite a flame in someone who is inactive. I personally keeping sending them information right along with my active affiliates.
When the little red arrows show up on their name in our genealogy report I then step the mailings to one a day hoping to wake them up in time.
I now have a active CSA who was inactive for 3 months and he made EA last month! Never give up.
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My friend - you pose a good question - a simple and direct answer is to NEVER give up on someone as long as they are listed in your genealogy.
You never know what spark will ignite a flame in someone who is inactive. I personally keeping sending them information right along with my active affiliates.
When the little red arrows show up on their name in our genealogy report I then step the mailings to one a day hoping to wake them up in time.
I now have a active
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