How can I find good sites for free or low-cost classified ads?
Nicki Roy, Aff (Ontario, CA)
7/19/2012 5:13 pm
Affiliate since: 05/24/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
I am working on this right now myself. Here is what I am doing.
Go to many different search engines, everybody has their own preferences and not all sites will show up on all search engines.
From there I am signing up for everything on the first two or three pages of the search results. I post my ad and make sure I use a different key code for each site. I have a list on paper with each site, the date I first posted my add, and what key code I used for that ad.
After a week or two I intend to weed out any sites that did not produce any results at all and concentrate on the sites I have gotten hits from. Another two weeks and I will weed out the sites that are getting the least results.
This will be somewhat time consuming but I think it will be the best way to insure you are using all the classifieds you can find, and the key code tracking helps you know which sites are working for you.
I also recommend looking at the text based ads SFI has made available in the marketing section of this site. Also they have several banners, some of which are small in size. Save one or two to your hard drive and upload them to the sites that allow you a picture. The leaders at SFI have figured out what works, it is up to us to practice duplication of the methods they have already put into practice.
One last thing, as you type in your searches try to use different wording options. Search like you where looking to find an opportunity, not share one, because that is what the people who are looking will type in.
I hope this helps.
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I am working on this right now myself. Here is what I am doing.
Go to many different search engines, everybody has their own preferences and not all sites will show up on all search engines.
From there I am signing up for everything on the first two or three pages of the search results. I post my ad and make sure I use a different key code for each site. I have a list on paper with each site, the date I first posted my add, and what key code I used for that ad.
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What is a good weekly support message to send your downline?
Nicki Roy, Aff (Ontario, CA)
7/19/2012 5:22 pm
Affiliate since: 05/24/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
I will share with you what I do for my weekly messages.
I ask people to set personal goals each month, so my first post of the month will say a bit about what my goals for the month are and ask my team to let me know what they are working for, as well as offering them help if they are unsure of what they should be working for.
I also try to run some sort of contest each month, even if I can't offer more than ten or twenty t-credits as the reward. My second post of the month usually points out what the monthly contest is and what they should work on to earn that prize.
In the third week I usually do recognition of some sort. I try to make sure I mention all of my new people if I can, as it is always nice to be recognized when you are new, even if you have not done much. This keeps them interested and wanting to do more.
The last week I take it back to those monthly goals, sending out a group message to remind them that months end is on its way and they are running out of time to hit their levels and goals. Also at this point I try to reach out one on on to anybody who has shared their goals with me and not yet hit them.
Your weekly messages should also include any new leads you have found for advertising or tips you have learned yourself over the course of that week.
Hope this helps someone.
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I will share with you what I do for my weekly messages.
I ask people to set personal goals each month, so my first post of the month will say a bit about what my goals for the month are and ask my team to let me know what they are working for, as well as offering them help if they are unsure of what they should be working for.
I also try to run some sort of contest each month, even if I can't offer more than ten or twenty t-credits as the reward. My second post of the month
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What is the best way to earn VersaPoints quickly and easily?
Nicki Roy, Aff (Ontario, CA)
7/5/2012 11:06 am
Affiliate since: 05/24/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
The best way to earn VP is to combine many of the methods available to you. The three top earning methods would be:
1. As you start out you can earn 360vp a month just for checking your home page tabs
2. Bring strong affiliates in to work with you. Some of the largest quantities of VP come from supporting the people you bring in.
3. Tripleclicks sales. Your own purchases or clients you have brought in this is a great way to earn VP. Note; if you use the advanced search option at triplclicks found at the right of the green search bar you can search items based on the number of vp they are worth.
I would also point out that a Standing Order is a great way to ensure you keep your vp ledger where you want it. Check your VP ledger for a full list of vp earning methods.
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The best way to earn VP is to combine many of the methods available to you. The three top earning methods would be:
1. As you start out you can earn 360vp a month just for checking your home page tabs
2. Bring strong affiliates in to work with you. Some of the largest quantities of VP come from supporting the people you bring in.
3. Tripleclicks sales. Your own purchases or clients you have brought in this is a great way to earn VP. Note; if you use the advanced search option
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What's a good welcome letter to send to new PSAs?
Nicki Roy, Aff (Ontario, CA)
7/13/2012 3:28 pm
Affiliate since: 05/24/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
Writing a good welcome letter is going to be a little different for every person, as every person is a little different. You want your letter to tell the new person about how to make the business work, but you also want it to tell them just a little bit about who you are. If you are the sort of person who is always cracking jokes maybe you will put a joke or two in your welcome letter. If you are more detail oriented your letter will be full of details.
Make sure to tell them how you think they should start off, and maybe a few examples of the reading materials that you have found helpful (yes this might mean re-reading the getting started material, it could be useful for you as well as your new people give it a shot)
Also you should update your welcome letter on a monthly basis. Your idea of what is important is going to shift somewhat as you move up in this business, your welcome letter should always reflect that.
Last but not least be genuine. You are involved in this business because something about it has spoken to you. Make sure this something is what you talk about, don’t try to play up portions of the business you do not understand or believe in because ultimately that will come off as fake and that is the last thing you want to be.
Hope some of this helps,
Remember the only way to fail is to stop trying!
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Writing a good welcome letter is going to be a little different for every person, as every person is a little different. You want your letter to tell the new person about how to make the business work, but you also want it to tell them just a little bit about who you are. If you are the sort of person who is always cracking jokes maybe you will put a joke or two in your welcome letter. If you are more detail oriented your letter will be full of details.
Make sure to tell them how you
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How can I motivate my affiliates to do more with SFI?
Nicki Roy, Aff (Ontario, CA)
7/9/2012 4:08 pm
Affiliate since: 05/24/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
There are several ways to motivate your team but here are a few tips I have been using.
First of communicate with them as often as you can without harassing them. You want to build a friendship with your team if you can. This will allow you to get to know each individual on your team and how best to help them.
Also on your leadership page there is a section to create your own contests. You can offer rewards such as T-credits, gift certificates and affiliate reassignments. These will not only get them motivated, but also help you to nudge them in the right direction as far as what they should be working on.
Lastly I recommend making yourself known around the site. Answer questions on the forum and the ask SC page. Send out stream posts on a regular basis. This way as your team searches the site they will see your picture all over and know that you are an active member of SFI and probably have something to say that is worth listening to.
One last tip would be to remember that not everyone is going to be active. Don't give up on the people who are not doing much but make sure you concentrate your efforts on the people who are already showing promise. Pushing people who have no drive will only bring you down. Let your team do things on their own time. You can offer them motivation, but trying to put drive in someone who has none will only serve to drive you crazy in the end.
Hope this helps!
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There are several ways to motivate your team but here are a few tips I have been using.
First of communicate with them as often as you can without harassing them. You want to build a friendship with your team if you can. This will allow you to get to know each individual on your team and how best to help them.
Also on your leadership page there is a section to create your own contests. You can offer rewards such as T-credits, gift certificates and affiliate reassignments.
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Which is the best option to qualify for EA each month & why? For example IAHBE, S-Buider or any other option?
Nicki Roy, Aff (Ontario, CA)
8/6/2012 5:49 pm
Affiliate since: 05/24/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
It looks like you are looking for standing order suggestions. The cheapest way have a standing order that will insure EA status each month is an IAHBE membership. This will cost you just under $30.00 a month and is worth exactly 1500vp.
Another option that is very valuable (and the one I go with) is a combination of 100 T-credits (1200vp) and one S-builder unit (280vp) as well as a pack of 50 x-cards(50vp) This is a far more expensive option at just under $60.00 but everything you get is very valuable. T-credits can be used as rewards for your team as well as to bid on auctions. S-builder helps you grow your team even if you are just starting out. X-cards are great to leave EVERYWHERE and get people into your business.
Hope this helped.
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It looks like you are looking for standing order suggestions. The cheapest way have a standing order that will insure EA status each month is an IAHBE membership. This will cost you just under $30.00 a month and is worth exactly 1500vp.
Another option that is very valuable (and the one I go with) is a combination of 100 T-credits (1200vp) and one S-builder unit (280vp) as well as a pack of 50 x-cards(50vp) This is a far more expensive option at just under $60.00 but everything you get
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How would you motivate someone who is interested in SFI but lacks computer knowledge?
Nicki Roy, Aff (Ontario, CA)
8/8/2012 3:37 pm
Affiliate since: 05/24/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
The best part of this business is that there are only minimal computer skills required. If you understand how to get to a website and click on links we can teach you the rest.
Although there is no specific computer training on this website the training they offer as part of the business offers technical explanations within them.
If there are still questions beyond the obvious they have both an upline and a forum to fall back on for more information.
There will always be questions no matter what level of skill you have, computer or otherwise, but the great thing about this business is everyone here is happy to help you overcome those hurtles.
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The best part of this business is that there are only minimal computer skills required. If you understand how to get to a website and click on links we can teach you the rest.
Although there is no specific computer training on this website the training they offer as part of the business offers technical explanations within them.
If there are still questions beyond the obvious they have both an upline and a forum to fall back on for more information.
There will always be questions
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How can I motivate business-oriented people to join SFI?
Nicki Roy, Aff (Ontario, CA)
7/31/2012 2:26 pm
Affiliate since: 05/24/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
Business oriented people tend to be detail oriented people. They are going to want details, and chances are they are going to want to do some research of their own.
Talk to them about our bbb rating. Mention how long we have been in business for, as well as our founding company (in business since 1985) Tell them the name of our founder, Gery Carson.
With such details as this a business type person is probably going to go online and look into what you have told them. If they do they will find that most of detailed reviews you can find about SFI are good. The negative reviews give almost no details to back up their claims. Let those reviews work for you.
Once again the most important thing to remember is that business people tend to be both detail and research based people, so feed them the details that will help them find their own reason to join SFI.
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Business oriented people tend to be detail oriented people. They are going to want details, and chances are they are going to want to do some research of their own.
Talk to them about our bbb rating. Mention how long we have been in business for, as well as our founding company (in business since 1985) Tell them the name of our founder, Gery Carson.
With such details as this a business type person is probably going to go online and look into what you have told them. If
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What do you say to a prospect who's big question is how much have you earned so far?
Nicki Roy, Aff (Ontario, CA)
7/30/2012 4:31 pm
Affiliate since: 05/24/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
I don't want to chose your words for you but here is what you should focus on when you answer.
You should absolutely be honest with them but the key is in the emphasis. If you have been working the business your earnings have probably grown a great deal from month to month. You may not be making much but if you went from $1.00 in month one to $5.00 in month two that says something. This is a long term business, you have to get people to look at it with long range vision.
You don't have to give them your exact number if you don't want to but make sure you are honest. They will find out on the tenth what kind of money they are going to make, just let them know it will grow each month as long as they keep plugging in.
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I don't want to chose your words for you but here is what you should focus on when you answer.
You should absolutely be honest with them but the key is in the emphasis. If you have been working the business your earnings have probably grown a great deal from month to month. You may not be making much but if you went from $1.00 in month one to $5.00 in month two that says something. This is a long term business, you have to get people to look at it with long range vision.
You
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TripleClicks has over 50,000 products now. How do I determine which products are the best to promote?
Nicki Roy, Aff (Ontario, CA)
7/6/2012 11:01 pm
Affiliate since: 05/24/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
The best product to promote depends on where you are promoting it.
If you are at a website focusing on technology for example you would want to advertise gadgets there. If you are on a website catering to parents perhaps a subscription to one of the parenting magazines.
Your best bet would be to find a website you want to promote at, and search tripleclicks for the products that are best suited to that particular website.
You may even want to take it a step further and promote EAs that cater to a specific type of product.
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The best product to promote depends on where you are promoting it.
If you are at a website focusing on technology for example you would want to advertise gadgets there. If you are on a website catering to parents perhaps a subscription to one of the parenting magazines.
Your best bet would be to find a website you want to promote at, and search tripleclicks for the products that are best suited to that particular website.
You may even want to take it a step further
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7/19/2012 5:13 pm