How can you keep your downline from quitting and giving up on SFI?
John MacDonald, Aff (Washington, US)
10/16/2013 1:31 pm
Affiliate since: 08/25/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
The best ways to keep your downline from quitting are:
1. Find out what motivates them. Is it money? Helping others? Everyone has triggers which will motivate them more. Once you find that trigger you can approach them from that angle.
2. Communicate with your downline on a regular basis and help them when they ask you for help. Give them regular encouragement.
3. Ask them to set some goals and help them with this process. Make sure their goals are achievable yet not too easy, measurable and have a specific time frame for accomplishing them.
4. Show them your success and that if they just duplicate what you are doing they will succeed.
5. Remind them that SFI is not a "get-rich quick" scheme but consistent effort over time will build them a nice residual income.
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The best ways to keep your downline from quitting are:
1. Find out what motivates them. Is it money? Helping others? Everyone has triggers which will motivate them more. Once you find that trigger you can approach them from that angle.
2. Communicate with your downline on a regular basis and help them when they ask you for help. Give them regular encouragement.
3. Ask them to set some goals and help them with this process. Make sure their goals are achievable yet
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How does one support a new affiliate from the second month in gaining needed VersaPoints if he/she does not have any funds?
John MacDonald, Aff (Washington, US)
9/18/2013 3:00 pm
Affiliate since: 08/25/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
People often say they don't have any funds and sometimes this is true. Usually, though you can help people find the funds to purchase a monthly IAHBE membership by helping them see ways they can cut some discretionary spending. For example, they may go the movies twice a month. Cutting that down to once a month could save them $20. Perhaps, they order out for pizza twice a month. Cutting that down to once a month could save them another $15 a month. These two cost savings together could help them purchase the IAHBE membership which will give them 1500 Versa Points--enough to qualify them for EA. Most of us spend money on conveniences and other things that we don't even think about. For example, some of us will spend money on weekly bowling, golf or other fun activities. I am not suggesting that a person should not give up all of these things. But if we can help the person cut down on these discretionary expenditures, then those funds can be used for TC purchases or standing orders which can help them build their SFI business faster.
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People often say they don't have any funds and sometimes this is true. Usually, though you can help people find the funds to purchase a monthly IAHBE membership by helping them see ways they can cut some discretionary spending. For example, they may go the movies twice a month. Cutting that down to once a month could save them $20. Perhaps, they order out for pizza twice a month. Cutting that down to once a month could save them another $15 a month. These two cost savings together could help
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How can I further engage my SFI affiliates on social media sites like Facebook?
John MacDonald, Aff (Washington, US)
9/18/2013 2:49 pm
Affiliate since: 08/25/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Invite them to be your friend on Facebook and to follow you on Twitter. Communication with your affiliates is a key to success. I think its more important to be their friend first and really find out about their goals and dreams for life and for their SFI business. As you get to know them better, you will better able to help them with their business. So be their friend and be sincere in wanting to help them attain their goals. Remember, when your affiliates succeed, you succeed. So my tip is this: Help enough people achieve their goals and you will achieve your own goals. Helping others is the key. Being there for your affiliates is important and consistently showing them that you want to help them.
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Invite them to be your friend on Facebook and to follow you on Twitter. Communication with your affiliates is a key to success. I think its more important to be their friend first and really find out about their goals and dreams for life and for their SFI business. As you get to know them better, you will better able to help them with their business. So be their friend and be sincere in wanting to help them attain their goals. Remember, when your affiliates succeed, you succeed. So my tip is
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How can I convince my downline of the benefits of having a Standing Order without them feeling pressured?
John MacDonald, Aff (Washington, US)
9/28/2013 12:21 pm
Affiliate since: 08/25/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
You don't really need to convince anybody of having a Standing Order. In my opinion, you shouldn't try to "convince" them. Its important to have a SO yourself because that increases your credibility and is duplicatable. I would just share the benefits of having a SO and ask my PSA/CSA to review how having a SO can help them reach EA and BTL faster. The affiliate should be completing his to do list every single day and completing the Launchpad lessons. I read about the SO benefits and that discovery motivated me to place a SO. I didn't need any convincing and neither should your affiliates. Teach them and share with them. Don't try convincing them!
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You don't really need to convince anybody of having a Standing Order. In my opinion, you shouldn't try to "convince" them. Its important to have a SO yourself because that increases your credibility and is duplicatable. I would just share the benefits of having a SO and ask my PSA/CSA to review how having a SO can help them reach EA and BTL faster. The affiliate should be completing his to do list every single day and completing the Launchpad lessons. I read about the SO benefits and
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Should we recruit our family members into SFI? Good idea or not?
John MacDonald, Aff (Washington, US)
9/21/2013 2:14 pm
Affiliate since: 08/25/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
The quick answer is yes. You should at least present the SFI opportunity to them. However, I believe the best way to start is to give them Triple Click Gift Cards so they can see how they can save money by buying from your store. Second, I believe its important that they see your success in SFI. When they can see proof of your success, your family members are more likely to be curious and receptive to SFI. In my opinion, leading with the product is the best way to introduce family and close friends to the SFI opportunity.
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The quick answer is yes. You should at least present the SFI opportunity to them. However, I believe the best way to start is to give them Triple Click Gift Cards so they can see how they can save money by buying from your store. Second, I believe its important that they see your success in SFI. When they can see proof of your success, your family members are more likely to be curious and receptive to SFI. In my opinion, leading with the product is the best way to introduce family and close
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How would it benefit me to transfer TCredits to my PSAs or CSAs?
John MacDonald, Aff (Washington, US)
10/24/2013 12:05 pm
Affiliate since: 08/25/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
I am a firm believer that a team is only as strong as it's weakest link. Transferring T credits or PSAs can help strengthen and build your whole organization. When done properly it can be a win-win deal. I would only transfer T Credits to my PSAs or CSAs that are working the business regularly (i.e logging in and completing their to do list regularly.) You can set up a contest where the top PSAs and CSAs on your team for one week will receive 10 T credits as their prize. Or you can send an email to your entire team--offering 5 T credits to those who email you a list of their goals. How would it benefit me to transfer T Credits??? If my team succeeds, I am more successful! Transferring T credits to your workers will help motivate them and show them you are genuinely concerned about their success.
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I am a firm believer that a team is only as strong as it's weakest link. Transferring T credits or PSAs can help strengthen and build your whole organization. When done properly it can be a win-win deal. I would only transfer T Credits to my PSAs or CSAs that are working the business regularly (i.e logging in and completing their to do list regularly.) You can set up a contest where the top PSAs and CSAs on your team for one week will receive 10 T credits as their prize. Or you can send an email
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Which is more effective--paid or free advertising--and why?
John MacDonald, Aff (Washington, US)
10/23/2013 11:17 am
Affiliate since: 08/25/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
I think we may be asking the wrong question. In my opinion, the most effective marketing is target marketing. Target marketing is designing your ad to a specific group or niche. For example,the best way to advertise the SFI opportunity would be to advertise to those seeking home based businesses. Another example, if you wanted to advertise ECA, target your message to business owners. You can target your advertising message in either paid or free advertising forums. It might be a bit easier to target your advertising message in paid advertising but you can reach your target audience in free advertising as well.
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I think we may be asking the wrong question. In my opinion, the most effective marketing is target marketing. Target marketing is designing your ad to a specific group or niche. For example,the best way to advertise the SFI opportunity would be to advertise to those seeking home based businesses. Another example, if you wanted to advertise ECA, target your message to business owners. You can target your advertising message in either paid or free advertising forums. It might be a bit easier to
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What's the best way to get new affiliates signed up without having to answer a lot of questions first?
John MacDonald, Aff (Washington, US)
10/24/2013 11:54 am
Affiliate since: 08/25/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
The best way is to remind them that they can join SFI for FREE. No risk on their part whatsoever. There is no $$ investment required. Then instead of trying to answer a bunch of questions, refer them to the SFI homepage--basics, launchpad, support etc. This is especially important when you have just joined SFI. SFI has the support and training set up to answer their questions much more effectively than you can--especially if you are a newbie yourself.
What do successful Leaders in SFI know and do?
John MacDonald, Aff (Washington, US)
11/22/2013 1:05 pm
Affiliate since: 08/25/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
A successful leader in SFI:
1. Constantly learns by reading the daily alerts and increases his/her knowledge about marketing strategies, training, TC products etc.
2. Wants to help the affiliates under him/her and is available to help them.
3. Completes the daily to do list.
4. Follows the example of succesful SFI leaders and understands how to duplicate their success.
5. Trains his/her affiliates the duplication process in a simple way.
6. Is very positive and encourages his team.
7. Communicates with his team of affiliates at least weekly and usually more than once per week.
8. Effectively listens to his downline affiliates and builds a good business relationship with them by showing that he/she cares.
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A successful leader in SFI:
1. Constantly learns by reading the daily alerts and increases his/her knowledge about marketing strategies, training, TC products etc.
2. Wants to help the affiliates under him/her and is available to help them.
3. Completes the daily to do list.
4. Follows the example of succesful SFI leaders and understands how to duplicate their success.
5. Trains his/her affiliates the duplication process in a simple way.
6. Is very positive
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How do you handle being rejected over and over again when presenting the SFI opportunity to others?
John MacDonald, Aff (Washington, US)
10/1/2013 4:11 pm
Affiliate since: 08/25/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
The most important thing is to not take rejection personally. People are usually not rejecting you--they just don't see the benefits of joining SFI. We must remember the old adage: "Some will, some won't, so what! Next!". This doesn't mean you give up on those who don't see the power and benefits of SFI right away. Move on to the next prospect and then touch base with your other contact a bit later on. Even if people don't join, don't give up on them. Let that person know you will be available to answer any questions they may have.
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The most important thing is to not take rejection personally. People are usually not rejecting you--they just don't see the benefits of joining SFI. We must remember the old adage: "Some will, some won't, so what! Next!". This doesn't mean you give up on those who don't see the power and benefits of SFI right away. Move on to the next prospect and then touch base with your other contact a bit later on. Even if people don't join, don't give up on them. Let that person know you will
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10/16/2013 1:31 pm