How can I be a good listener when I'm engaged in online marketing?
Keith Watts, Aff (Australia)
8/26/2015 3:50 am
Affiliate since: 03/22/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
Being a Good Listener does not necessarily mean that you have to be listening with your ears.In fact few people have the skills to listen well with their ears, as they need time to process what the speaker is saying and usually the speaker speaks too quickly to assimilate all of the points being made.
I believe that listening in the world of internet marketing, much of the conversation occurs via some form of text messaging, be it emails or skype PMs etc. This gives the receiver of the information time to ponder what is actually being said. Looking at points from different angles sometimes helps to discover the real meaning of what is needed and so able you to respond more correctly.
So, in summary, "Listening" is really just a way of saying that you are receiving some form of communication. Good Listening, is taking the time to really "hear" what is being said and responding accordingly.
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Being a Good Listener does not necessarily mean that you have to be listening with your ears.In fact few people have the skills to listen well with their ears, as they need time to process what the speaker is saying and usually the speaker speaks too quickly to assimilate all of the points being made.
I believe that listening in the world of internet marketing, much of the conversation occurs via some form of text messaging, be it emails or skype PMs etc. This gives the receiver of the
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How do you manage a large, active downline? How do you provide personalized attention for everyone?
Keith Watts, Aff (Australia)
1/23/2015 3:23 am
Affiliate since: 03/22/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
Hi,
While it os great to have a large downline, especially an active one, there is only so much that you can do. If you want to have a close, personal relationship with all of your workers, you are going to find that you have little time to enjoy the fruits of your labour. Fortunately, SFI has a great way to ensure that your downline is well serviced and you have some free time.
The initial aim is to build a team 3 to 5 strong. Servicing this many affiliates properly is going to take you quite some time. If you get any more actice workers, you can redistribute them to your 5 active team members. This has a two way benefit.
1. it helps and encourages your downline to build their own team
2. It means that you have more time to work with your downline, knowing that the redistributed affiliate is still getting the help they need to grow their own business.
You will still benefit from the actions of those you redistribute as they remain in your downline.
When your main team is up and running they will require less of your time and so you can begin again to build a second team of five. Teaching your downline to follow this method will ensure the quickest path to a strong and active team without taking all your valuable time.
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Hi,
While it os great to have a large downline, especially an active one, there is only so much that you can do. If you want to have a close, personal relationship with all of your workers, you are going to find that you have little time to enjoy the fruits of your labour. Fortunately, SFI has a great way to ensure that your downline is well serviced and you have some free time.
The initial aim is to build a team 3 to 5 strong. Servicing this many affiliates properly is going
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I want to recruit only SERIOUS affiliates. What should I tell prospects about SFI to ensure this?
Keith Watts, Aff (Australia)
1/21/2015 7:01 am
Affiliate since: 03/22/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
The simple answer to your question is..You can't". Affiliate marketing statistics show that only around 2 percent of those who join will go on to make a success of the business. That means there are only going to be 2 active affiliates in every 100 you recruit. If you just want to recruit the good ones you will run the risk if missing them. Better to recruit widely and work with the ones who show they are active. i.e they will be in your movers tab every day.
Don't give up on the inactive ones tho...Keep them in the loop with your Group Mailers. You never know when a message from you will inspire someone to take another look..
As to what to tell them... Just invite their questions and provide support to the ones who ask. Give useful tips and highlight topics that may assist them. Let them know that you are there regularly and the ones who will want to work will appreciate your input.
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The simple answer to your question is..You can't". Affiliate marketing statistics show that only around 2 percent of those who join will go on to make a success of the business. That means there are only going to be 2 active affiliates in every 100 you recruit. If you just want to recruit the good ones you will run the risk if missing them. Better to recruit widely and work with the ones who show they are active. i.e they will be in your movers tab every day.
Don't give up on
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Should I advise new PSAs to slow down and not qualify as Team Leaders so quickly?
Keith Watts, Aff (Australia)
2/13/2015 5:19 am
Affiliate since: 03/22/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
Hi
From my own experience, it is tempting to race through the big VP items on the first day and find yourself a Team Leader. I made STL but the problem came in the following month when I struggled to keep the rank.
I believe that it is wise to guide your new PSAs to work on getting to know the business in their first month or so. Having said that they must be made aware of the requirements of EA ranking.
Building Knowledge is far more important than getting quick bucks. How you convey that to them is up to each sponsor but it must be done in a way that shows a pathway to success. The old adage..Slow ad steady wins the race..comes to mind
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Hi
From my own experience, it is tempting to race through the big VP items on the first day and find yourself a Team Leader. I made STL but the problem came in the following month when I struggled to keep the rank.
I believe that it is wise to guide your new PSAs to work on getting to know the business in their first month or so. Having said that they must be made aware of the requirements of EA ranking.
Building Knowledge is far more important than getting quick bucks.
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How do I assure that duplication happens in those I sponsor?
Keith Watts, Aff (Australia)
6/3/2014 12:40 am
Affiliate since: 03/22/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
While there is no guarantee that all of those that you sponsor will duplicate your actions, there will be some who do. The answer to building a great business in SFI is to continue to sponsor until you have a core team of maybe 5 PSAs in your team who are willing to work. If you support these workers they in turn will follow your lead and duplication will be created.
Once you have your core team in place continue sponsoring but allocate these new PSAs to your team to help them get their 5 core team members. Once your initial Core team is working well and largely independent of you then start to build a second team of 5 thus duplicating your own actions with the second, third, forth teams....you get the picture
Do not be disappointed that all your PSAs do not go ahead: only a small percentage do, but you can improve that statistic by being the very best sponsor you can be
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While there is no guarantee that all of those that you sponsor will duplicate your actions, there will be some who do. The answer to building a great business in SFI is to continue to sponsor until you have a core team of maybe 5 PSAs in your team who are willing to work. If you support these workers they in turn will follow your lead and duplication will be created.
Once you have your core team in place continue sponsoring but allocate these new PSAs to your team to help them get
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How can you be an SFI Team Leader if you're not a born leader?
Keith Watts, Aff (Australia)
6/1/2014 4:33 am
Affiliate since: 03/22/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
I have noted that many answers are stating that no one is born to leadership and that it is a learned skill. This is both true, and untrue. I believe that some people are more prone to have leadership qualities than others which is possible where the saying "Born Leader" comes from.
Not having natural leadership skills will not necessarily mean that you cannot lead. The most important thing is to have a great deal of knowledge about the area in which you are being a leader. Even someone with great inborn leadership will falter if they have no knowledge.
If this is your concern I would suggest you take advantage of the mass of reading material available to you. Become an expert in your field and you will find that others will look to you for advice and guidance. If you apply what you have learned to your own business, you will soon begin to wonder why you ever doubted yourself.
Good luck and may all your goals become your milestones
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I have noted that many answers are stating that no one is born to leadership and that it is a learned skill. This is both true, and untrue. I believe that some people are more prone to have leadership qualities than others which is possible where the saying "Born Leader" comes from.
Not having natural leadership skills will not necessarily mean that you cannot lead. The most important thing is to have a great deal of knowledge about the area in which you are being a leader.
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I am not very good at talking to people. How can I talk to them about SFI or TripleClicks in a simple and easy way?
Keith Watts, Aff (Australia)
4/30/2014 4:15 am
Affiliate since: 03/22/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
Hi,
There are two things that I consider to be important here.
The first is knowledge. It is always far easier to talk to people about something that you know a lot about. To make talking about SFI or TripleClicks easier, spend time learning about it. Allocate some time every day to familiarise yourself with all facets of the business. The more you know the more confident you will be to speak openly to others.
The second is Self Confidence. Fear of not being able to answer questions is often what holds people back. Again, if you know your subject, you will find that you are suddenly happy to talk about it to anyone and everyone. This, in turn, will help your self-esteem grow and that will make you more confident to talk.
Knowledge is the key to Confidence
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Hi,
There are two things that I consider to be important here.
The first is knowledge. It is always far easier to talk to people about something that you know a lot about. To make talking about SFI or TripleClicks easier, spend time learning about it. Allocate some time every day to familiarise yourself with all facets of the business. The more you know the more confident you will be to speak openly to others.
The second is Self Confidence. Fear of not being
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Can I set up my SFI business to run on autopilot? If so, how?
Keith Watts, Aff (Australia)
6/1/2014 4:43 am
Affiliate since: 03/22/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
The answer to this would have to be a resounding no. Maybe when you have attained the rank of PTL and have a team so big that it feeds itself then you can however, in the early stages it is important that you are involved in your business every day.
You have a responsibility to all of the members in your team to assist them in reaching their goals and you cannot do this by remote control. There are many sponsors out their who fail to provide the assistance that is asked of them and that leads to affiliates becoming disgruntled, disappointed and end up leaving.
So again I say No, you must be in it to win it (Oh how I hate cliches)
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The answer to this would have to be a resounding no. Maybe when you have attained the rank of PTL and have a team so big that it feeds itself then you can however, in the early stages it is important that you are involved in your business every day.
You have a responsibility to all of the members in your team to assist them in reaching their goals and you cannot do this by remote control. There are many sponsors out their who fail to provide the assistance that is asked of them and that
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What are the personal characteristics and skills you need to become successful with SFI?
Keith Watts, Aff (Australia)
4/30/2014 4:23 am
Affiliate since: 03/22/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
Hi Olakunle,
As one who has been in several similar businesses in the past, I believe that there is only one personal characteristic that is really important.
Tenacity.
The ability to stick with the business and do what it takes to succeed for as long as it takes. The ability to do some action in the business every day regardless of what is happening in ones personal life. It takes but a few minutes to log on and do the basics. On good days do more, on bad days still do the basics.
The ability to make a commitment for a period of time, and stick to it.
That is Tenacity and that is how you will succeed
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Hi Olakunle,
As one who has been in several similar businesses in the past, I believe that there is only one personal characteristic that is really important.
Tenacity.
The ability to stick with the business and do what it takes to succeed for as long as it takes. The ability to do some action in the business every day regardless of what is happening in ones personal life. It takes but a few minutes to log on and do the basics. On good days do more, on bad
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Thousands of SFI affiliates are doing the same thing. How do you stand out from the crowd?
Keith Watts, Aff (Australia)
6/1/2014 4:55 am
Affiliate since: 03/22/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
SFI is about duplication. This means that you want everyone to be doing as you are doing, so for that to be, you must be one of the crowd.
Seriously, To be one of the SFI Leaders who stands out from the crowd, simply work with your team. Ensure that you are giving them the support they deserve and expect. Don't over extend the number of new affiliates you try to sponsor.
I get my affiliates by purchasing a ten pack PSA to Go from TripleClicks. As they come in, I send them a personal welcome letter from SFI's Affiliate Page and them transfer them into my Contacts Management Program. From there I categorise them as new Affiliates and send them a short instructive email each day for three days on a topic that will help them get started. Fast Track, E365 etc.
On the fourth day I send them a letter wishing them well and encouraging them to keep in contact, them I re-categorise them to my second group where they stay for a month. Each day I monitor there efforts and send tips etc if I see any action.
If after a month they have not started I place them in the also ran file and they recieve weekly mailers.
My point is that keeping track of just ten new PSAs a week is more than enough work if I am to give them the time they deserve and hopefully I don't loose any long the way.
Hope this helps
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SFI is about duplication. This means that you want everyone to be doing as you are doing, so for that to be, you must be one of the crowd.
Seriously, To be one of the SFI Leaders who stands out from the crowd, simply work with your team. Ensure that you are giving them the support they deserve and expect. Don't over extend the number of new affiliates you try to sponsor.
I get my affiliates by purchasing a ten pack PSA to Go from TripleClicks. As they come in, I send them
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8/26/2015 3:50 am