Affiliate since: 03/21/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

This is a very interesting question!

It could also be extended to asking how you would know if you will be successful in anything? The simple answer is that you don't know for sure ... but if you believe you will be successful then you will do whatever it takes to make it so!

SFI has extensive training and support, with the Launchpad lessons to begin, then the specific instructions on every aspect of your website and the business, found simply by clicking in the Search bar. Everything is covered and the Forum and Ask SC also give you plenty more advice and helpful suggestions. In addition you have a sponsor and a Co-sponsor who are there to guide you and help where needed. There is always an answer, there is always help for whatever challenge you face.

Having said that, why would you fail in this business? If you can read and follow instructions, if you can follow advice and guidance, if you are coachable and teachable and are prepared to put in a bit of time every day to your business ... how can you fail?

SFI is a business that you need no qualifications for and, no matter what your background or previous work experience is, you can learn how to work it successfully if you pay attention. I also strongly believe that it is down to will ... or motivation. If you really want to succeed then you will do whatever it takes to make it work and build a successful business.

There is a great quote by Napoleon Hill which says "Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve" ... so my advice is, believe that you can and you will study and work to build a successful business with SFI.

Wishing you every success!
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This is a very interesting question!

It could also be extended to asking how you would know if you will be successful in anything? The simple answer is that you don't know for sure ... but if you believe you will be successful then you will do whatever it takes to make it so!

SFI has extensive training and support, with the Launchpad lessons to begin, then the specific instructions on every aspect of your website and the business, found simply by clicking in the Search bar.
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Affiliate since: 03/21/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

That's a great question!

If I was to start SFI now, knowing what I do about the business I would certainly go for the Fast Track deal and kick start my SFI activities.

I was hesitant to advertise for PSAs for a few months because I didn't feel confident in the business or believe that I knew enough to help others who joined my team. Now I realise that I could have started much sooner and learnt as I went along as there is so much help, support and training available for each specific activity. I would have been able to start building my team of affiliates much sooner and it would have grown faster.

I also would have tried bidding in the auctions from the beginning, especially having T Credits from doing the Fast Track option .. I now enjoy the auctions so much and it is always worthwhile bidding as you earn VPs, MRPs and now PSAs through the fantastic Bid & Build service!

Overall I would just dive in and work as fast as I could to learn and grow my business ... don't wait until you think you know enough or the time is right!
Just do it and have fun!
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That's a great question!

If I was to start SFI now, knowing what I do about the business I would certainly go for the Fast Track deal and kick start my SFI activities.

I was hesitant to advertise for PSAs for a few months because I didn't feel confident in the business or believe that I knew enough to help others who joined my team. Now I realise that I could have started much sooner and learnt as I went along as there is so much help, support and training available for each
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Affiliate since: 03/21/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

I think the first thing you have to do is find out why they abandoned SFI as until you know what the problem is you won't be able to offer advice or suggestions on how they should try again.
Business success is all based on the quality of the relationship and people will only follow you as a leader and duplicate what you do if they know, trust and respect you. Get to know your affiliates and chat to them ... find out what difficulties they have and offer ways for them to overcome them.

I have had a few affiliates that were making good progress and then just stopped so I got into conversation with them (you can do this either through the team mail or by email or social media depending on what contact information you have for them). All the affiliates that I managed to get into contact with were appreciative of my concern for them and in most cases the reason they stopped was for personal reasons (getting divorced, moving house, loss of internet connection to name a few!!)

What I left them with was a feeling that they were valued and that I was interested in helping them achieve their goals and I know that when the time is right they will come back in the knowledge that I am a leader who will support them to succeed in SFI.

So, develop the relationship, ask questions, listen to them and know what their goals are! Don't give up on them!
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I think the first thing you have to do is find out why they abandoned SFI as until you know what the problem is you won't be able to offer advice or suggestions on how they should try again.
Business success is all based on the quality of the relationship and people will only follow you as a leader and duplicate what you do if they know, trust and respect you. Get to know your affiliates and chat to them ... find out what difficulties they have and offer ways for them to overcome them.

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Affiliate since: 03/21/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

I don't like the idea of having to convince anyone when it comes to inviting people to join you in your business, the harder you have to try and convince them, the harder you will have to work to keep them active where perhaps your time could be better spent elsewhere.

However, the best example is to show by your actions and conversation that SFI really works (whether you disclose how much you have earned is up to you, but this is not usually recommended in direct sales / network marketing). You can talk about the benefits of SFI, giving examples of anyone you know who has succeeded in earning a residual income as an affiliate or perhaps someone who has been able to give up their full time job (you can find examples in the Forum or on ASK SC or the blog. An excellent success story was posted recently at this link https://www.sfimg.com/forum?/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=49645&sid=33a68fd922b639753f3cdbdffcd4be01).

The point to make is that earnings potential is unlimited .. and it is up to them how well they work at it. Everyone comes to SFI with different skills, experiences, background, network (prospects) and motivation ~ and everyone CAN earn a substantial income if they focus and are prepared to learn. The real question for a prospect is "How much do you WANT to earn?"
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I don't like the idea of having to convince anyone when it comes to inviting people to join you in your business, the harder you have to try and convince them, the harder you will have to work to keep them active where perhaps your time could be better spent elsewhere.

However, the best example is to show by your actions and conversation that SFI really works (whether you disclose how much you have earned is up to you, but this is not usually recommended in direct sales / network marketing).
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Affiliate since: 03/21/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

This is an excellent question!

When I started SFI I took it quite slowly as it seemed complicated with so much reading to do and information to take in and understand. This kind of business was completely new to me and I thought I had to understand everything properly before actually doing the work to grow my business.

So, if I started again now, I would:
1. sign up for Wave3 immediately
2. set up a standing order for TCredits or S-Builder
3. advertise for affiliates to build my team within my first month.

I delayed advertising for about 3 months as I was insecure and believed that I had to be an 'expert' and have lots of experience with SFI before I could bring new people into the business. After all, I wouldn't know how to help them if they didn't understand things and I hadn't got my own "proof of success" to have credibility! I now realise that I could have done this much sooner and consequently started building a team and earning commission earlier.

I also mistakenly thought that the first time I advertised, the affiliates would start rolling in, so I only advertised a few times in my 3rd or 4th month. I would have bought PSA's from Tripleclicks too instead of relying on the free advertising sites for the first few months that I had started doing this.

Success in this business comes from building an active downline which duplicates what you do. However, I didn't know that so many PSA's would go inactive shortly after signing up ... so therefore I would have persisted in advertising on a daily basis to increase the numbers. If you can do that as quickly as possible you are likely to be more motivated to continue ~ you will start to earn commission sooner and you will reach team leader status faster which has its additional rewards.

So ... advertise and build your team as soon as possible! SFI has plenty of resources to help you and you shouldn't be scared to make mistakes if you are new to the business. All successful people had to start at the beginning and probably made mistakes along the way.
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This is an excellent question!

When I started SFI I took it quite slowly as it seemed complicated with so much reading to do and information to take in and understand. This kind of business was completely new to me and I thought I had to understand everything properly before actually doing the work to grow my business.

So, if I started again now, I would:
1. sign up for Wave3 immediately
2. set up a standing order for TCredits or S-Builder
3. advertise for affiliates
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Affiliate since: 03/21/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

This is such a good question and especially good for new affiliates joining the business!

Starting SFI can seem overwhelming at first and I know that many new sign-ups give up in the first week probably because of this. However, without a doubt it is worth persevering as it offers so many benefits.

When your first commission payment comes in it is exciting and very rewarding, even if it's a small amount you realise the potential that SFI has to offer in terms of earning a residual income.

Apart from earning a second income I persevere because I have enjoyed developing friendships both through A2A contacts and my PSA's and CSA's from all over the world.

The other huge benefit is the personal development that you get from what you are doing. SFI has so much to teach people about business, leadership, sales and marketing that you can use to grow your SFI business but also to help you in many other areas of your life and perhaps other work fields. The resources are of excellent quality and the amount of knowledge that is available from the training material given and the experience of other SFI members, but particularly the leaders is incredible.

I also love the competitions/games (I have won many times) and the thrill of bidding on items in Pricebenders auctions adds excitement and fun to the 'work'!

I can work on my SFI business in my own time, when I want and where I want ~ it has given me the freedom to enjoy a better and more secure future for myself and my family. I persevere with SFI because it pays in so many ways!

My recommendation to all new affiliates is "never quit ... it's worth it in the long run!"
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This is such a good question and especially good for new affiliates joining the business!

Starting SFI can seem overwhelming at first and I know that many new sign-ups give up in the first week probably because of this. However, without a doubt it is worth persevering as it offers so many benefits.

When your first commission payment comes in it is exciting and very rewarding, even if it's a small amount you realise the potential that SFI has to offer in terms of earning a residual
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