Affiliate since: 12/12/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

What is the ONE thing Affiliates struggle with most . . . and how do you address it?

One thing Affiliates, including myself struggle with most is team building. I know this because I am affected too.
The difference though for me is that I am aware of how to address this problem, however my own personal problem is time, which I intend to turn around soon.

Why do Affiliates struggle with Team Building? The reasons vary depending on each Affiliate's situation.
For some new or inexperienced Affiliates, it could be due to limited subject knowledge and for others it could be improper use of information or knowledge acquired or as in my own situation, temporary insufficient time etc,. These are just examples.

How then can this problem of Team Building be addressed? Here are a few suggestions:

1. Keep recruiting -

Use all the available means to continue to get more and more Affiliates. For example,
* word of mouth - this is especially easy with our family members, friends and even acquaintances.

* Get PSAs and CSAs by bidding at Auctions! Have you noticed how cool this idea has become recently? I am referring to Bid & Build! How awesome? If you haven't tried it, you're missing out on a good recruiting tool!

* Use the S Builder Co-op Unit - it's a worthwhile investment. If you do not have the experience to run adverts, or you don't have the time? S Builder does it all for you. It is available to all SFI Affiliates and it is very affordable at 72 cents a day. When I joined the S Builder Co-op, I love the convenience of it, the way the Affiliates get assigned to you gives you enough time to welcome them and do your follow-ups. It is a worldwide, global advertising tool. You can purchase one or more at TripleClicks and you can opt out and opt in any time.

* A third suggestion is: PSAs To Go - you have a choice of Packs of 10 AFF/ 20 / 30. With the pack of 10 for $39.00, you also get 455 VPs! The list is endless for recruiting Affiliates.

2. The next step is to support your Affiliates. Show them how to build their knowledeage base by pointing them in the right direction not doing it for them. They will not forget what they researched for themseelves. Give them regular Tips using the E-Cards. Commend them when they do well, even for small efforts. If you notice a slack, mention it and remind them that you're available to help them.
Keep in touch regularly without becoming a pest. If you learn something new or you stumble on a gem, share it with them.
Reassign them with Affiliates and TCredits and encourage them to do the same with their Affiliates.

We know that after doing all these, some Affiliates will still drop out. But if we continue we will gain some.
So teach them to be persistent, determined and focused. Let them know that we all have the same challenges, such is life by the way.

As we strive to assist Affiliates to build their teams, we are in effect building our teams and they will be doing the same with their Affiliates. We must all keep updating our knowledge base and keep sharing information.
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What is the ONE thing Affiliates struggle with most . . . and how do you address it?

One thing Affiliates, including myself struggle with most is team building. I know this because I am affected too.
The difference though for me is that I am aware of how to address this problem, however my own personal problem is time, which I intend to turn around soon.

Why do Affiliates struggle with Team Building? The reasons vary depending on each Affiliate's situation.
For
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Affiliate since: 12/12/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

A few common mistakes that anyone can make comes to mind:

1. Support your down line as much as possible but don't do the work for them, in other words, "work with the workers not for the workers".

2. Do not inundate them with too much information all at once, adequate help in little
dosses is more effective.

3. We are not all on the same level at SFI, so are the down lines. Sometimes it will be better to give individualised training or support. What is their weak area?

4. Don't ignore those that are doing well thinking they are just fine! Everyone needs recognition and attention. Looking back in hindsight now, I could have done certain things differently with some guidance when I started.

5. Teach by example. Let them see right from the start, the importance of duplication and the know-how of it.

6. Keep the communication line open, we are all busy people but please do not convey that to your down line. It will have a negative effect.

7. Go for quality not quantity and pass same down to them.

I hope these are helpful.




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A few common mistakes that anyone can make comes to mind:

1. Support your down line as much as possible but don't do the work for them, in other words, "work with the workers not for the workers".

2. Do not inundate them with too much information all at once, adequate help in little
dosses is more effective.

3. We are not all on the same level at SFI, so are the down lines. Sometimes it will be better to give individualised training or support. What
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Affiliate since: 12/12/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

I will answer this question by asking another question: Is it necessary to welcome new PSAs at all?
The obvious answer is YES!

Therefore if it is worth welcoming PSAs, then it is worth doing it well, as they say:
"What is worth doing at all, is worth doing well".

So, YES, it is worth sending individual welcome letters to new PSAs instead of group mailings.
It's a more professional way to do it.
Your PSA will feel important to receive a personal letter of welcome, just as you must have felt when you received yours.

It shows recognition, interest and care. It is the first impression you are creating of SFI, and first impression matters a lot.

It is just like gifts, when we personalise a gift, it suddenly becomes more valuable than when the same gift is given the usual way! Why? It's simple, the gift cost the same money, but the personalised one shows that the giver cares!!

There will be plenty of opportunities later on, to send group mails.
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I will answer this question by asking another question: Is it necessary to welcome new PSAs at all?
The obvious answer is YES!

Therefore if it is worth welcoming PSAs, then it is worth doing it well, as they say:
"What is worth doing at all, is worth doing well".

So, YES, it is worth sending individual welcome letters to new PSAs instead of group mailings.
It's a more professional way to do it.
Your PSA will feel important to receive a personal
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Affiliate since: 12/12/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

I gave this question a long thought and then ask myself, How can I be convinced that I can earn a substantial income with SFI?

Fist of all, what is a substantial income? This will be different from person to person, but we all want to be able to pay our bills, put food on the table for our family etc.

With the above in mind, for someone including myself to be convinced that substantial income can be earned with SFI, the person that is doing the convincing should be showing proof of their own substantial income from SFI. Anything short of that is to be dishonest.
I believe in HONESTY in business. I have no proof of having earned substantial income from SFI in the last six months. If you are like me and you have no proof to show anyone of having earned a substantial Income from SFI, then you do not qualify to CONVINCE someone that they can earn a substantial income with SFI.

Having said the above I must clarify that we do not need to convince anyone that they can earn a substantial Income with SFI, what we should be doing is show the business and the possible benefits from working with SFI, with all the trainings that SFI has made available plus your own determination you can do this easily without telling a lie. Your prospect can then make an informed decision. They will convince themselves. Remember, what they see as substantial may be different.
I hope you don't mind my honest answer.


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I gave this question a long thought and then ask myself, How can I be convinced that I can earn a substantial income with SFI?

Fist of all, what is a substantial income? This will be different from person to person, but we all want to be able to pay our bills, put food on the table for our family etc.

With the above in mind, for someone including myself to be convinced that substantial income can be earned with SFI, the person that is doing the convincing should be showing proof
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