Affiliate since: 04/15/2001, Power Rank: 99999999

"Is cold calling, using a local telephone directory, a good method for attracting new PSAs?"

Absolutely not! Let's examine why.

Cold calling using a telephone directory has very few pros and many cons.

1. The Pros:

a. You have a source of leads.

b. They're free.

2. The Cons:

a. You have free source of UNQUALIFIED leads. Because of this you are guaranteed to annoy many strangers. Think about the last you received an unexpected phone call from a stranger requesting something from you. Was it a pleasant experience? Probably not. Do you know why? Because people act on the advice of people they know and trust! It all about relationships. No relationship, no deal!

b. Cold calling is long, tedious work that is not for the faint of heart. (I can personally attest to this as a former professional telemarketer who worked from a warm list (actual customers) in a call center.)

c. You may set yourself (and quite possibly, the company) up for legal action if you don't follow your local and national laws regarding this activity. In the United States we must subscribe to the "Do Not Call" list and check that the number that we are calling against before making residential calls.

(Get more information here: http://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/qa-telemarketers-sellers-about-dnc-provisions-tsr

http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/telemarketing )

d. Even paragraph 10 of our Affiliate Agreement includes the following :

"Under United States law, it is unlawful "to use any telephone, facsmile machine, computer, or other device to send an unsolicited advertisement.""

The consequences of the cons clearly outweighs the pros in this situation.

If you want free qualified leads, start with the people who see you on a regular basis (mailman, store clerk, college students, work colleagues, etc.). They know you and therefore trust you. You know them and can filter and qualify them; this will eliminate a lot of unnecessary headaches. Even if your contacts don't become your PSA, they can recommend someone that they believe would be a good candidate. That candidate will trust you because you know their friend. Work smarter, not harder and good luck!
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"Is cold calling, using a local telephone directory, a good method for attracting new PSAs?"

Absolutely not! Let's examine why.

Cold calling using a telephone directory has very few pros and many cons.

1. The Pros:

a. You have a source of leads.

b. They're free.

2. The Cons:

a. You have free source of UNQUALIFIED leads. Because of this you are guaranteed to annoy many strangers.
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Affiliate since: 04/15/2001, Power Rank: 99999999

The best places and ways to get answers about SFI are:

Let's start with the most obvious:

1. The SFI home page at https://www.sfimg.com/Home.

Go to the upper right corner of this page; in the box where you see "Enter Topics Here For Instant Answers" type in the keywords of your question.

2. The Support page: https://www.sfimg.com/Support/.

3. You will be able to gain timely insight from fellow affiliates at the forum: https://www.sfimg.com/forum/

4. Your A2A friends. Yes, that's right! We're here to help you! Find us here:
https://www.sfimg.com/Home?tab=a2a

5. If you have a TripleClicks question start here: https://www.tripleclicks.com/myaccount/

6. Lastly (but not least) your upline.


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The best places and ways to get answers about SFI are:

Let's start with the most obvious:

1. The SFI home page at https://www.sfimg.com/Home.

Go to the upper right corner of this page; in the box where you see "Enter Topics Here For Instant Answers" type in the keywords of your question.

2. The Support page: https://www.sfimg.com/Support/.

3. You will be able to gain timely insight from fellow affiliates at the forum: https://www.sfimg.com/forum/

4.
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Affiliate since: 04/15/2001, Power Rank: 99999999

In order to determine which TripleClicks products a person would want, you must:

1. Know your merchandise options; become familiar with what's in the TripleClicks inventory. After all, how would you be able to recommend a product if you don't know what's available? (This in itself should give you enough incentive to review the TripleClicks pages on the to-do list everyday!)

2. Know what your customer wants. Position yourself to solve your potential customer's problem, or fulfill his need (or desire) by asking questions. Keep your mouth shut after each question and listen. There is a reason you have two ears and one mouth; listen carefully.

Here's an example:

You're talking with a friend. She tells you her husband hates swallowing vitamin pills. You ask her "why?" She may tell you it hurts him when he swallows (or he gags or something like that). Now you have enough information to recommend TripleClicks' Advanced Liquid Nutrition!

Each situation won't be that simple, but you get the idea.

Focus on solving your customer's problems (or fulfilling your customer's needs) and it will be easy to recommend a TripleClickslicks product.

Have a SFI day!


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In order to determine which TripleClicks products a person would want, you must:

1. Know your merchandise options; become familiar with what's in the TripleClicks inventory. After all, how would you be able to recommend a product if you don't know what's available? (This in itself should give you enough incentive to review the TripleClicks pages on the to-do list everyday!)

2. Know what your customer wants. Position yourself to solve your potential customer's problem,
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Affiliate since: 04/15/2001, Power Rank: 99999999

Whether or not you should participate in the SFI Pay-Per-Action (PPA) depends on how you would like to be paid.

If you are not relationship-oriented type of person, then this may be the program for you. You can receive up to $10 per sign-up, but then that's it. You will not be a sponsor to whomever signed up under this program.

I suppose it would be a good experience to do this at least one time for the sake of experience and to see if it is a good fit for you.

You can get the details here:
https://www.sfimg.com/SFIPPA

Good luck in whatever you decide and enjoy an excellent SFI day!
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Whether or not you should participate in the SFI Pay-Per-Action (PPA) depends on how you would like to be paid.

If you are not relationship-oriented type of person, then this may be the program for you. You can receive up to $10 per sign-up, but then that's it. You will not be a sponsor to whomever signed up under this program.

I suppose it would be a good experience to do this at least one time for the sake of experience and to see if it is a good fit for you.

You
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