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How much information do you send your CSA's, or do you let their sponsor take care of them so they are not overwhelmed?

7856 votes

Rebecca Zadell, Aff (Virginia, US) 5/17/2013 5:15 am

Affiliate since: 04/02/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
I send my CSAs the same information I send to my PSAs.

I had a great sponsor, and then got reassigned to a sponsor who has never contacted me. My co-sponsor, though, has been a lifesaver and is always there when I need him. Shouldn't I give that back to my CSAs?

I have no idea what other help they are getting from their upline, and besides, I made a commitment to them when I accepted them as my CSAs.

How much is too much when contacting your team or downline?

5277 votes

Rebecca Zadell, Aff (Virginia, US) 6/13/2013 6:44 am

Affiliate since: 04/02/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
The simple answer, for me, is more than two team mailings per week. Realistically, I try to keep it simple, and also to include praise for active teammates in one of the mailings. That provides public encouragement for the members who are achieving their goals and a gentle nudge to the inactive ones. The other email talks about team goals, SFI sucess tips, and similar items.

Also, I never ask my downline to promote my ECA items. If they want to, they are welcome, but I am here to help
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What's the difference between being an SFI affiliate and having a traditional business, and which is better?

5066 votes

Rebecca Zadell, Aff (Virginia, US) 9/6/2013 11:45 am

Affiliate since: 04/02/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
The primary difference, for me at least, is that I have far greater flexibility. I can work when I have time, can take time out for sick family or travel, and I can work if I am awake in the middle of the night. None of those are feasible with brick and mortar businesses.

Honestly, neither option is better for everyone. There are people who thrive on being their own bosses and truly grasp the vision of what SFI has to offer. For other people, SFI may be a struggle because they need the
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I live in Africa. How can I become successful in SFI?

4620 votes

Rebecca Zadell, Aff (Virginia, US) 8/7/2013 1:04 pm

Affiliate since: 04/02/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
While it is true that everyone has the ability to succeed in SFI, differing countries and continents face different challenges. Thus, you have asked an excellent question!

The three biggest challenges to SFI affiliates seem to be: cost of shipping, difficulties with payments, and lack of reliable internet connections. I'm not qualified to answer the third, but the first two challenges can actually work to your advantage.

Because shipping from other continents can be prohibitively
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I see that there are ECAs in my local area who have not yet listed any products. How can I/we encourage them to become active ECAs?

3848 votes

Rebecca Zadell, Aff (Virginia, US) 12/30/2013 4:37 pm

Affiliate since: 04/02/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
One of the best ways to encourage ECAs to list their products is to offer them assistance. Some ECAs don't really understand the product submission process, or started to list the first product and got rejected for a technical reason.

Sometimes just walking through a few products with them, or interceding with Support if there was a glitch, will make all the difference.

Resist the urge to do all the work for them, but being available encourages avtivity.

Hope that
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What's more important--the initial contact with a prospect or the follow-up, and why?

3100 votes

Rebecca Zadell, Aff (Virginia, US) 5/8/2013 7:28 am

Affiliate since: 04/02/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Follow-up is more important because, on average, it takes between five and seven exposures to a new concept before getting to the “yes”. Give your prospects some time to process and decide that they are interested in SFI. Patience and persistence will eventually lead to success, as long as your approach is not overwhelming.

Why do some affiliates find success with SFI in just weeks, while for others it takes months or years?

3096 votes

Rebecca Zadell, Aff (Virginia, US) 10/1/2013 6:44 am

Affiliate since: 04/02/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Some affiliates come into the business with backgrounds in sales or marketing, while others are, in essence, changing fields. Those who already know how to utilize the tools of the trade effectively are likely to find success here quickly.

I tell my new affiliates that there are certain, specific steps to take, and that more work equals more success. Some of them are ready to go and need minimal guidance, while others need me to teach them how to make sales. The latter group will reach
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