How can you keep your downline from quitting and giving up on SFI?
Simon Norman, Aff (Spain)
10/19/2013 3:39 am
Affiliate since: 08/13/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
I have heard many affiliates answer this question, and the simple fact is you cannot stop any of your downline from quitting. All you can do is offer your services as their upline, and try to explain the best way to proceed with SFI.
I do still feel that the initial training could be more simplified with perhaps some video tutorials in the "Launchpad" training. Its important to keep the attention of new affiliates and focus their efforts, as many will not see the value of this system untill they have made a concerted effort to learn. Also, a stronger emphasis on the fact that REAL money can be earned from VP's, and that your commissions will be paid at the end of the month once you have earned more than 20$.
There are plenty of affiliate programs that deal with virtual money, and very few of them pay what they say in commissions, so it is important that SFI emphasises that the affiliate will get their commissions as long as they maintain their EA status ect.
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I have heard many affiliates answer this question, and the simple fact is you cannot stop any of your downline from quitting. All you can do is offer your services as their upline, and try to explain the best way to proceed with SFI.
I do still feel that the initial training could be more simplified with perhaps some video tutorials in the "Launchpad" training. Its important to keep the attention of new affiliates and focus their efforts, as many will not see the value of this
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How can you offer financial support to a hard-working PSA/CSA who is truly financially challenged?
Simon Norman, Aff (Spain)
9/21/2013 6:08 am
Affiliate since: 08/13/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
Offer the affiliate support by empathizing with them. Show them you know what it is like and that you are here to help them succeed.
Tell them about all the free ways an affiliate can earn money with SFI.
1) Wave3, only costs 1.95 as a one off payment, then they can receive MRP each month to be used at TripleClicks.
2) Become an ECA and sell products at TripleClicks. There are some options for drop shipping where you act as the point of contact and generally receive the difference between wholesale and retail price from the supplier. This is very inexpensive to set-up, and can help run your SFI business.
3) Hourly T-Time is totally free and you can win products and T-credit for use at TripleClicks.
4) ASk SC where you can benefit from the Daily Grand Draw.
Also, point out that once you are EA for the second month you will get referrals from your upline which will help you duplicate your business.
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Offer the affiliate support by empathizing with them. Show them you know what it is like and that you are here to help them succeed.
Tell them about all the free ways an affiliate can earn money with SFI.
1) Wave3, only costs 1.95 as a one off payment, then they can receive MRP each month to be used at TripleClicks.
2) Become an ECA and sell products at TripleClicks. There are some options for drop shipping where you act as the point of contact and generally receive the
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How do you explain to new affiliates what VersaPoints are and what they are used for?
Simon Norman, Aff (Spain)
10/10/2013 3:11 am
Affiliate since: 08/13/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
Versa Points (VP's) are SFI's virtual points system which relate to your earnings in the marketing plan. The more points you earn, the larger your percentage of commissions.
1) There are two types of Versa Points, Action VP and Sales VP.
You can earn Action VP's by performing free daily, weekly and monthly tasks in your back office, such as completing the red tabs or Launchpad training.
Sales VP are earned when you buy or sell something at TripleClicks.
2) You need to maintain 1500 VP each month to qualify for commissions from your downline or to receive PSA's (Personally Sponsored Affiliates) or CSA's (Co-Sponsored Affiliates)
However, initially I would get the affiliate to complete their Launchpad traing first. This will give them a good foundation before you clarify how the system works.
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Versa Points (VP's) are SFI's virtual points system which relate to your earnings in the marketing plan. The more points you earn, the larger your percentage of commissions.
1) There are two types of Versa Points, Action VP and Sales VP.
You can earn Action VP's by performing free daily, weekly and monthly tasks in your back office, such as completing the red tabs or Launchpad training.
Sales VP are earned when you buy or sell something at TripleClicks.
2) You need
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How will anyone find my SFI website when they search on Google?
Simon Norman, Aff (Spain)
11/17/2013 2:09 am
Affiliate since: 08/13/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
We have all heard about SEO (Search Engine Optimization) This is how we increase our sites ranking and views by means of targeted keywords. I would say today, unless you can invest a lot of money in online advertising, it is virtually impossible to be ranked on the first page of Google or Bing. There are too many big players with huge advertising budgets. However, this does not mean you cannot increase your sites traffic and visibility.
Here are some points to consider when you are trying to rank your site:
1) Your domain name. Is it easy to remember, and concise?
2) Do you post regularly with fresh content to your site?
3) Have you submitted your site to Google, Bing ect?
4) Is it linked to Social Networking Sites to increase viability?
All these are factors which will affect your sites ranking.
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We have all heard about SEO (Search Engine Optimization) This is how we increase our sites ranking and views by means of targeted keywords. I would say today, unless you can invest a lot of money in online advertising, it is virtually impossible to be ranked on the first page of Google or Bing. There are too many big players with huge advertising budgets. However, this does not mean you cannot increase your sites traffic and visibility.
Here are some points to consider when you are trying
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How does one support all your downline affiliates if you have barely enough to support your own self?
Simon Norman, Aff (Spain)
9/22/2013 2:56 am
Affiliate since: 08/13/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
We are all here for the same thing. To achieve a better standard of living and financial freedom. Businesses grow and are made successful through hard work, endurance and a belief in one self. However, to sustain your SFI business I believe a standing order is an absolute must. It will help maintain your position and rank, and help your commissions grow.
Support your downline affiliates by telling them about the many free options for earning money with SFI, T-Time, Wave3, becoming an ECA ect.
All these options can generate revenue and can help an affiliate to invest in SFI. Tell them to replace products that they would normally buy at their general store with ones from TripleClicks.
But, I believe the most important aspect is moral support, make sure they get involved and offer small incentives like TCredits when they reach and maintain their EA2 status if you can afford it.
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We are all here for the same thing. To achieve a better standard of living and financial freedom. Businesses grow and are made successful through hard work, endurance and a belief in one self. However, to sustain your SFI business I believe a standing order is an absolute must. It will help maintain your position and rank, and help your commissions grow.
Support your downline affiliates by telling them about the many free options for earning money with SFI, T-Time, Wave3, becoming an ECA
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Should we recruit our family members into SFI? Good idea or not?
Simon Norman, Aff (Spain)
9/21/2013 6:14 am
Affiliate since: 08/13/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
In my experience recruiting family members does not work unless they have previous experience of MLM. However, once they see that you are becoming successful people tend to take notice and become more interested, so leave them for later when your business is better established.
It is very difficult to explain to people, especially if they do not have much money, that you have to invest in any business to start with. SFI is very inexpensive compared to a franchise ect, and you will get that money back if you treat it like a business and work it every day.
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In my experience recruiting family members does not work unless they have previous experience of MLM. However, once they see that you are becoming successful people tend to take notice and become more interested, so leave them for later when your business is better established.
It is very difficult to explain to people, especially if they do not have much money, that you have to invest in any business to start with. SFI is very inexpensive compared to a franchise ect, and you will get
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What do successful Leaders in SFI know and do?
Simon Norman, Aff (Spain)
11/17/2013 2:16 am
Affiliate since: 08/13/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
Successful leaders teach what they have learned, and want to help their affiliates to succeed. This business is about people and working as a team to accomplish a larger goal of a sustainable income.
Leaders are always looking for new ways to promote their business and maintain the enthusiasm of their affiliates, and know that any business takes commitment and hard work to succeed. They are not looking for a quick solution to there finances, but want to build towards something.
How can I convince my downline of the benefits of having a Standing Order without them feeling pressured?
Simon Norman, Aff (Spain)
9/21/2013 6:18 am
Affiliate since: 08/13/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
Once you affiliates start to receive monthly commissions from their team in the ledger then they will want to set-up a standing order to secure this. Once they know that they will get the money back that they have invested.
Point this out to them. A small initial investment is required after the first month to maintain their status, this is the nature of the beast and necessary for every affiliate to continue to receive commissions and profit sharing.
How do you get your affiliates engaged and conversing regularly with you?
Simon Norman, Aff (Spain)
11/7/2013 1:16 am
Affiliate since: 08/13/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
You have to want to genuinely help your affiliates. Not just for personal gain, but to forge relationships and see them grow and succeed. Network Marketing is a peoples business, and this is the way it will grow!
Direct your affiliates to your facebook page or other social media. Offer them tips and ideas that worked for you when you started. Make sure they understand that there is no super fast way to becoming wealthy. Any business needs time and staying power to succeed. Post to them regularly, even if they do not respond, and always emphasize duplication!
Most affiliates fail, or quit because they do not understand the SFI system, and don´t give it enough time. Get them to read the resources available to them. If they read and learn then you can begin to work with them.
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You have to want to genuinely help your affiliates. Not just for personal gain, but to forge relationships and see them grow and succeed. Network Marketing is a peoples business, and this is the way it will grow!
Direct your affiliates to your facebook page or other social media. Offer them tips and ideas that worked for you when you started. Make sure they understand that there is no super fast way to becoming wealthy. Any business needs time and staying power to succeed. Post to them
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Which is more effective--paid or free advertising--and why?
Simon Norman, Aff (Spain)
10/22/2013 2:05 am
Affiliate since: 08/13/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
In my experience you can get a cirtain amount of success with free advertising, such as posting on free ad sites or forums. However, this business is a numbers game. You have to find qualified prospects to work the business.
By this I mean people who are already interested in your specific business opportunity and share your work ethic. Therefore, if you have the funds I would always suggest paid advertising with companies that have the resources to post high volume, high converting ads.
As with anything in life, it is all about quality not quantity, and you need to find open minded resourceful prospects who will work with you for a common financial cause!
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In my experience you can get a cirtain amount of success with free advertising, such as posting on free ad sites or forums. However, this business is a numbers game. You have to find qualified prospects to work the business.
By this I mean people who are already interested in your specific business opportunity and share your work ethic. Therefore, if you have the funds I would always suggest paid advertising with companies that have the resources to post high volume, high converting ads.
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