What should an affiliate do if their sponsor is non-responsive?
Sarah Sherrell, Aff (Michigan, US)
12/27/2013 7:14 am
Affiliate since: 05/27/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
The wonderful thing about SFI is that we have a vast support system. If your sponsor does not stay in contact with you or is not active there are many other avenues of support, including your co-sponsor. You also have your upline (your sponsor's sponsor and sometimes higher). From there you also have the Ask SC system and the forums. These are both great places to get some tough questions answered. The A2A program is also a great place to find some answers and support. Every affiliate that I have come across is more than willing to help others, you don't have to be in someone's downline to get some great advice!
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The wonderful thing about SFI is that we have a vast support system. If your sponsor does not stay in contact with you or is not active there are many other avenues of support, including your co-sponsor. You also have your upline (your sponsor's sponsor and sometimes higher). From there you also have the Ask SC system and the forums. These are both great places to get some tough questions answered. The A2A program is also a great place to find some answers and support. Every affiliate that I have
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What would you consider to be too much and unnecessary communication with your team?
Sarah Sherrell, Aff (Michigan, US)
11/13/2013 7:26 am
Affiliate since: 05/27/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
As in any business communication is key. That being said it isn't the communication itself that is unneccessary. Sometimes if you see one of your downline struggling you may need to send them a slightly different message containing information tailored more to their needs. Always be cautious of giving too much detail, especially if they are still new. Bombarding them with all of the aspects of SFI can be overwhelming and discouraging.
How can you build your SFI business on a tight budget?
Sarah Sherrell, Aff (Michigan, US)
12/18/2013 5:49 am
Affiliate since: 05/27/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
There are many forms of free/low cost advertising. Don't forget, you aren't limited to just advertising online! Besides "warm marketing" SFI has made available flyers that you can print and hang or hand out. Sometimes these methods may take more time but if you're willing to put in the work it will pay off. If you look online some places only charge a few dollars a month for an ad or small banner. These are not a bad option to start creating some business, whether it be affiliates, sales or ECA referrals.
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There are many forms of free/low cost advertising. Don't forget, you aren't limited to just advertising online! Besides "warm marketing" SFI has made available flyers that you can print and hang or hand out. Sometimes these methods may take more time but if you're willing to put in the work it will pay off. If you look online some places only charge a few dollars a month for an ad or small banner. These are not a bad option to start creating some business, whether it be affiliates, sales
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How can we shift from quantity to QUALITY with our sign-ups?
Sarah Sherrell, Aff (Michigan, US)
1/6/2014 5:49 pm
Affiliate since: 05/27/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
Wording is key! This is not just simply a copy and paste business! This is where key codes are lifesavers! Make sure you understand and utilize them to the fullest! ( https://www.sfimg.com/PowerTools/KeyCodeTracking ) Using these will help you to identify the ads you have placed that get the most hits, sign ups and what wording works to bring in people who want the change that SFI can provide.
There is a lot of fraud on the Internet. How do we convince skeptical prospects that SFI is legit and real?
Sarah Sherrell, Aff (Michigan, US)
1/6/2014 5:42 pm
Affiliate since: 05/27/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
You can do a simple google search and find many sites that talk about SFI and whether it is "legit" or not. Keep a few of these links handy! Also there are numerous testimonials that can be found across the web. If all else fails take a screen shot of your commissions page and send it to them or a picture of a check or check stub that you have received. If they still aren't convinced they can decide to do their own research.. Either way at that point it's in their hands.
What is the most valuable thing you learned in your first year in SFI?
Sarah Sherrell, Aff (Michigan, US)
1/6/2014 5:45 pm
Affiliate since: 05/27/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
Simply, there is always more to learn. Just like life in general, SFI, TripleClicks and every other facet of the business is always evolving, growing and changing. Therefore we must learn, adapt and grow with it! When we stop learning and growing we become stagnant and accept being complacent in our circumstances and situations. After all, we all join because we want change, right?
I have affiliates who are inactive. Is it a good idea or bad idea to reassign them to my active affiliates?
Sarah Sherrell, Aff (Michigan, US)
9/5/2012 11:53 am
Affiliate since: 05/27/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
This would probably be more discouraging to your active affiliates. They may see it as you're trying to push your "unwanted" affiliates onto them...now, this may not be the case, but it's all about perception. A sponsor can only guide/lead their PSAs, the initial action to find out more and try to be active is in their own hands.
I have affiliates come to me for help who are not part of my team--should I help them or send them away?
Sarah Sherrell, Aff (Michigan, US)
9/5/2012 12:05 pm
Affiliate since: 05/27/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
We are all part of one big team. You never know when you'll stumble across a scenario where you'll gain the necessary knowledge to help yourself & your downline as well. If nothing else you gain another connection, more knowledge, and experience.
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