Affiliate since: 01/05/2015, Power Rank: 99999999

I think it is more important to connect with them in the first email. All of the advice in the world will be for naught if they don't know you.

I always start with my name and relation to them (Sponsor/Co-sponsor). Then I tell them that I am a real person and offer my help. I don't usually go into details of my offers, contests, etc. in the first email. "They don't care how much you know until they know how much you care."

The goal should simply be to get them to respond. You want them to write back to you. You can't really help anyone until you hear from them. Just be pleasant, friendly and positive. Smile while you write an email, it really comes across in what you say.

I also personalize it to them. I look to see what country/state they are from (find it in their profile by clicking on their name in your genealogy). I look up the most common language in their area and I look up how many people from that country are in SFI (I use a2a to search for members in their country). I then say something like: "Did you know we have over 130 people from Zambia as members? That is just the ones who are registered as a2a members. They are willing (as am I) to help you in any language (including Swahili)."

I always put my contact information at the end. Signing with your name, rank (EA,BTL,etc.) email address (or any other ways you use to contact people, ie: phone # skype, etc.) I sometimes include my Leadership Page link, so they can learn about me with our risking contact.

The more comfortable you can help them feel about talking to, listening to you or even just reading your emails, the more chance you have of helping them grow. Fast-Track or Standing Order are great things to take advantage of, but shoving such advice down their throat when you first talk to them will only get you ignored. Plus it sounds like you only want them to buy something so you can make money off of them.

I believe if you are not out to help others get what they want, you are in the wrong business.

Another way to get a response is to ask them a question. Keep it simple or they won't take the time to answer. Even "How can I help?" can be too much. They may not know yet what they need. Better questions would be do they speak another language, why did they join SFI, what do they like best about SFI, etc. But only one question is best. Too many and they won't answer any.

I really hope this helps. I see so many answers say what advice to give them, but really, you just want to make contact and connect with them in a way that lets you in the door to communicate further. Best Wishes to all.
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I think it is more important to connect with them in the first email. All of the advice in the world will be for naught if they don't know you.

I always start with my name and relation to them (Sponsor/Co-sponsor). Then I tell them that I am a real person and offer my help. I don't usually go into details of my offers, contests, etc. in the first email. "They don't care how much you know until they know how much you care."

The goal should simply be to get them to respond.
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Affiliate since: 01/05/2015, Power Rank: 99999999

It is not so important where you recruit as is how you recruit.

With both offline and online, it is important to let people know before they sign-up that there is work, cost and daily effort required. That means this is not a get rich quick plan. This is a real business and MUST be treated as such.

Simply blindly signing up as many affiliates as you can will not bring in an active downline. If people know up front what they are dealing with, they can be more likely to succeed.

Most people think this can only be done offline. It seems easier to get these points across on a face to face basis. However, with messaging, autoresponders and even phones (texting or calling), this is also possible online. It is just a matter of getting the right message out there.
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It is not so important where you recruit as is how you recruit.

With both offline and online, it is important to let people know before they sign-up that there is work, cost and daily effort required. That means this is not a get rich quick plan. This is a real business and MUST be treated as such.

Simply blindly signing up as many affiliates as you can will not bring in an active downline. If people know up front what they are dealing with, they can be more likely to succeed.
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Affiliate since: 01/05/2015, Power Rank: 99999999

Naturally, the best answer would be to do both, but many people can't. They really want to know the answer to this question. I am glad you asked.

Since your talking about starting out, each person can find several ways to advertise at little or no cost. Whereas, you cannot find enough free ways to make the VersaPoints needed to qualify for EA. Granted advertising will help build your team/downline, but that will not do you any good if you don't qualify for EA.

Also please keep these in mind.

=> You always get a better price if you place the item on a Standing Order.

=> You also earn a downline of CSA's (and commissions on their purchases) when you maintain EA qualification. At first, they seem to be all inactive ones, but sometimes they do decide to make a go of it.

=> You earn free TCredits each month you qualify for EA2 and above.

Look at the Benefits Chart to see a whole host of other things you get access to if you are an EA or EA2.

Not to mention the duplication factor. Do you want a downline that sponsor's a lot of people, or one that qualifies for EA each month. Sure, sponsoring a lot of people is cool, but it doesn't mount to a hill of beans if they are never EA's. Your downline will always copy what you do. You have to do what you want them to do, which is to qualify as EA each month.

A ton of success to all of you.
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Naturally, the best answer would be to do both, but many people can't. They really want to know the answer to this question. I am glad you asked.

Since your talking about starting out, each person can find several ways to advertise at little or no cost. Whereas, you cannot find enough free ways to make the VersaPoints needed to qualify for EA. Granted advertising will help build your team/downline, but that will not do you any good if you don't qualify for EA.

Also please
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Affiliate since: 01/05/2015, Power Rank: 99999999

Some people say it is a good way to make money to spend for purchases or advertising. Personally, I couldn't stand to have promoted to have someone join and be active in SFI and they not be in my downline.

Recruiting active referrals is hard work and I don't want to just give that away. I may re-assign them to someone else in my downline, but I would hate being constantly reminded of "the one that got away".

I don't mean to say you should or shouldn't. It is not my place to tell you what to do. I can only tell you how it would make me feel. Best wishes in all you do.
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Some people say it is a good way to make money to spend for purchases or advertising. Personally, I couldn't stand to have promoted to have someone join and be active in SFI and they not be in my downline.

Recruiting active referrals is hard work and I don't want to just give that away. I may re-assign them to someone else in my downline, but I would hate being constantly reminded of "the one that got away".

I don't mean to say you should or shouldn't. It is not
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Affiliate since: 01/05/2015, Power Rank: 99999999

The biggest problem I have with cold calling on the phone is that most people know that all of the telemarketers are promoting scams. If you use that method to promote SFI, then more and more people will think that SFI is a scam. So, please don't pollute the pool of available leads, ruining it for the rest of us. Thanks