Affiliate since: 12/12/2015, Power Rank: 99999999

What you choose to do today truly does affect your tomorrow!
While you may not be clocking in, SFI is your job! Actions must be taken each and every day (without fail) to ensure your success.

Have you logged in?
Have you completed your daily tasks?
Is your Leadership Page up to date?
Have you reached out to/corresponded with your team?
Have you updated your blog/website?
Have you placed any ads?
Have you contacted any potential ECAs?
Have you sold any TripleClicks products?

The above checklist is a fairly basic compilation of the bare minimum you should be doing on a daily basis to ensure your success. There is ALWAYS something can be done.
This is your business. Make it a successful one!
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What you choose to do today truly does affect your tomorrow!
While you may not be clocking in, SFI is your job! Actions must be taken each and every day (without fail) to ensure your success.

Have you logged in?
Have you completed your daily tasks?
Is your Leadership Page up to date?
Have you reached out to/corresponded with your team?
Have you updated your blog/website?
Have you placed any ads?
Have you contacted any potential ECAs?
Have you sold
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Affiliate since: 12/12/2015, Power Rank: 99999999

Do NOT spend more than you can afford.

Having said that, it is wise to have a standing order (ideally, one that will guarantee you 1500 VP each month). The product you choose is entirely up to you, but I would recommend the 125 pack of TCredits for $36.25 (you will NEED TCredits).

A quick method to building a team is to purchase PSAs at TripleClicks (price varies). Get at least one of them to fast-track gold and you are on your way to receiving commissions from their sales.

Advertise! This can be done for FREE. Remember, the more you sell, the more commissions you earn!


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Do NOT spend more than you can afford.

Having said that, it is wise to have a standing order (ideally, one that will guarantee you 1500 VP each month). The product you choose is entirely up to you, but I would recommend the 125 pack of TCredits for $36.25 (you will NEED TCredits).

A quick method to building a team is to purchase PSAs at TripleClicks (price varies). Get at least one of them to fast-track gold and you are on your way to receiving commissions from their sales.

Advertise!
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Affiliate since: 12/12/2015, Power Rank: 99999999

How can you revive affiliates that have become inactive...and get them active again?

This is a great question...one I'm sure we've all spent much time pondering. Sadly, there is no easy answer.

Our Forum is filled with suggestions like: send gift certificates, send TCredits, or offer to buy their NMP.
These suggestions may work, but not every affiliate has the means to "buy" their PSA's activity.

Each person joining SFI does so for their own reasons. What drives them? What motivates them?
What makes them "tick"? Get to KNOW your affiliates.

Your answer may be as simple as the affiliate just got lost. Remember back to when you joined SFI.
It was all new and exciting, but a bit overwhelming as well. You had to learn a new language...Versa Points and TCredits, ECAs and TripleClicks...there was a LOT to absorb. Your affiliate may be holding down a job or two already and, in whatever spare time he has left, trying to make sense of this new venture. It would be very easy to get lost and give up.

Try your best to suss out if this is what happened. Offer more encouragement, guidance, and advice.
Offer to walk him through the process. This may very well be what he needs from you.

Some affiliates are driven by the competitive spirit. Building one's own business (especially in early days when perhaps they haven't seen the entire picture) is hours of working by yourself, for yourself, and could easily become mundane. A competitive environment, where your PSAs take part in whatever contests you are running, may be enough to entice your affiliates out of inactivity.
Rather than "buying" your affiliate's activity, an incentive (do you have a few spare CSAs?) to help build their team is win/win...you both benefit here.

Each affiliate will have a different trigger. Your job as sponsor is to learn what that trigger is, and motivate them best you can. Your success and that of your team depends on it!!!
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How can you revive affiliates that have become inactive...and get them active again?

This is a great question...one I'm sure we've all spent much time pondering. Sadly, there is no easy answer.

Our Forum is filled with suggestions like: send gift certificates, send TCredits, or offer to buy their NMP.
These suggestions may work, but not every affiliate has the means to "buy" their PSA's activity.

Each person joining SFI does so for their own reasons.
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Affiliate since: 12/12/2015, Power Rank: 99999999

"Where could I advertise TripleClicks products other than on social media?"

This is an excellent question; one we are challenged with every day.

While there are plenty of other online venues to pursue (participate in product-related forums and guest blogging come to mind), let's revisit old-fashioned, off-line advertising methods.

Word of mouth remains a wonderful advertising tool. That cute piece of jewelry you're wearing? Don't hesitate to let your friends know you bought it at TripleClicks. Do let all the mothers in your group know about the wonderful toys and other items at TripleClicks you are filling the kids' Easter baskets with. Tricky Tray/Silent Auction coming up? Donate a basket filled with TripleClicks items, along with the information exactly where they came from. The basket recipient is sure to love the products and will want to know how to purchase them.

Make up flyers featuring your favorite TripleClicks laundry products. Leave them in every laundromat in your area (keep extras in your car; when you are travelling and pass a laundromat, drop them off).

Community centers, libraries, and most churches have bulletin boards. Tack up flyers featuring appropriate TripleClicks products.

Remember that you are your best source of advertisement. Get a TripleClicks T-shirt (better yet, get several) and wear it EVERYWHERE. People will naturally ask you about it...your door to advertising TripleClicks is now wide open!
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"Where could I advertise TripleClicks products other than on social media?"

This is an excellent question; one we are challenged with every day.

While there are plenty of other online venues to pursue (participate in product-related forums and guest blogging come to mind), let's revisit old-fashioned, off-line advertising methods.

Word of mouth remains a wonderful advertising tool. That cute piece of jewelry you're wearing? Don't hesitate to let your
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Affiliate since: 12/12/2015, Power Rank: 99999999

Purchasing website traffic (assuming you are purchasing through a site that drives LEGITIMATE traffic and not one of those "let's inflate the numbers so your page appears more popular" sites) can, in fact, drive more traffic to your page. Will it result in more sales/sign-ups? Absolutely no guarantee.

For that reason, why not investigate methods of driving traffic to your site/page that are entirely free?

Assuming again that you have already created a website or blog and an online signature that you will use EVERYWHERE, it's time to get to work. Visit forums that relate to your website/blog. Engage yourself both in online conversations and in building a "presence" by sharing your knowledge. Do leave your signature everywhere. Promote yourself on Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook.

Be diligent. You are working a method that will drive people already sharing a common interest DIRECTLY to your site. The more actively you are promoting yourself, the easier it is for your search engine to recognize your presence and drive traffic right to you.

Now, getting free traffic you know already has an interest in what you're offering surely beats paying for random traffic, yes?

Hope this helps.


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Purchasing website traffic (assuming you are purchasing through a site that drives LEGITIMATE traffic and not one of those "let's inflate the numbers so your page appears more popular" sites) can, in fact, drive more traffic to your page. Will it result in more sales/sign-ups? Absolutely no guarantee.

For that reason, why not investigate methods of driving traffic to your site/page that are entirely free?

Assuming again that you have already created a website or blog
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Affiliate since: 12/12/2015, Power Rank: 99999999

Facebook is free, readily accessible to anyone, and has a global reach; indeed, it is oversaturated with ads.

Where else to advertise? ALL advertising is good and potentially beneficial...the flyers you print out and leave at your local laundromat or supermarket may well find their way into the hands of someone looking for EXACTLY what you are offering. Business cards left with the tip at a restaurant can have the same results.

Paid advertising, of course, opens new venues, but based on your Facebook question, let's focus on FREE advertising.

If you haven't done so already, you'll want to create an "online presence." This is easily achieved by starting a blog or a website in a niche you are familiar with and getting your search engine to recognize you. Create your online signature that you will use EVERYWHERE, in emails, forum postings, etc. to drive traffic to your website or blog (there are many FREE ways to drive traffic, but that is a whole 'nother topic of conversation).

Remember to incorporate other free venues like Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr into your advertising campaign.

Seek out free advertising sites such as Craigslist, Backpage, and Ebay Classifieds to promote on.
In fact, Google "free advertising sites" to open an entire world of possibilities.

These are but a few suggestions; hopefully, something here will bring you great success.

Best of luck to you!
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Facebook is free, readily accessible to anyone, and has a global reach; indeed, it is oversaturated with ads.

Where else to advertise? ALL advertising is good and potentially beneficial...the flyers you print out and leave at your local laundromat or supermarket may well find their way into the hands of someone looking for EXACTLY what you are offering. Business cards left with the tip at a restaurant can have the same results.

Paid advertising, of course, opens new venues,
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Affiliate since: 12/12/2015, Power Rank: 99999999

While promoting specific products for Easter is a sure way to capitalize on the upcoming holiday and increase sales, do remember that Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Graduation Day are also rapidly approaching!

Traditional Easter-themed products to promote could include any of the following:
Candy
Lovely Baskets
Easter Dresses
Religious Jewelry
Easter-themed cards/decorations
T-shirts with an Easter theme

Also note that, while Easter falls on Sunday, March 27, ORTHODOX Easter this year falls on Sunday, May 1...essentially giving you TWO opportunities to capitalize on the Easter holiday!

Best of luck to you!
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While promoting specific products for Easter is a sure way to capitalize on the upcoming holiday and increase sales, do remember that Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Graduation Day are also rapidly approaching!

Traditional Easter-themed products to promote could include any of the following:
Candy
Lovely Baskets
Easter Dresses
Religious Jewelry
Easter-themed cards/decorations
T-shirts with an Easter theme

Also note that, while Easter falls on Sunday,
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Affiliate since: 12/12/2015, Power Rank: 99999999

While this is an excellent question, it must be noted that for some (those "tire-kickers" prevalent in this industry), there is perhaps nothing can be done to ensure their participation.

That being said, it is best to send a warm welcome to the new affiliate as soon as possible.
Assure him/her you are there to help them succeed.
Be accessible. Offer Guidance. Offer encouragement and acknowledge achievements.

Realize that every affiliate will have a different comprehension level. Ask them what they are struggling with. Ask them HOW can you help, WHAT do they need from you to succeed?

I am currently running various contests among my affiliates to see if that increases participation. The jury is still out, but it IS increasing their level of communication.

Whatever you can do to encourage participation, communication, or sometimes just a sign of life...
DO IT!
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While this is an excellent question, it must be noted that for some (those "tire-kickers" prevalent in this industry), there is perhaps nothing can be done to ensure their participation.

That being said, it is best to send a warm welcome to the new affiliate as soon as possible.
Assure him/her you are there to help them succeed.
Be accessible. Offer Guidance. Offer encouragement and acknowledge achievements.

Realize that every affiliate will have a different
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Affiliate since: 12/12/2015, Power Rank: 99999999

This question can't be answered with a simple "either/or," as the answer is a most emphatic "AND."

Short term: while building an active team of affiliates will bring you commissions on their sales, that is a long term process. You need income NOW. You need commissions NOW. That can only be achieved by making your own sales NOW.

With the advent of the new Product Collections, this should encourage you to get creative. Build your own collections, advertise them to your target market, and you should be well on your way to earning immediate income.

Long Term: build that team of active affiliates. Remember that they look to you for the key to success. Set a good example (be active, participate, have a standing order). Offer assistance if needed. Guide your team to success.

Your affiliates don't work for you, but with you. Together, you can build something great!
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This question can't be answered with a simple "either/or," as the answer is a most emphatic "AND."

Short term: while building an active team of affiliates will bring you commissions on their sales, that is a long term process. You need income NOW. You need commissions NOW. That can only be achieved by making your own sales NOW.

With the advent of the new Product Collections, this should encourage you to get creative. Build your own collections, advertise
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Affiliate since: 12/12/2015, Power Rank: 99999999

This is an excellent question!

Is it possible that what you are perceiving to be a "negative attitude" may be actually be a silent cry for help? Thoughts such as: "I don't know what to do," or "Where do I go from here," that your team members may be having but NOT verbalizing to you would certainly leave you with your "negative attitude" impression.

Yes, I realize SFI provides us with all the information we need, but I also realize that not everyone is a self-starter or capable of self-motivation. Some people are going to need guidance, some are going to need encouragement, some perhaps just want to be acknowledged.

As a general rule, people are loathe to ask for help. It is far easier to do nothing (i.e. give off a "negative attitude") than to reach out and ask for help.

This is where the Leader part of Team Leader comes into play.
*Are you communicating regularly with your team? If so, how?
*Are you acknowledging achievements?
*Are you offering encouragement to reach goals?
*Are you providing "pep talks" when you see periods of inactivity?
*Are your team members aware you are there for them and willing to answer questions and provide guidance?
*Are you leading by example?
*Do you have a standing order?
*Are you actively selling TripleClicks products?
*Are you actively recruiting SFI affiliates?
*Do YOU have a positive attitude about SFI?

Your team members are learning from you. When you participate in playing Eager Zebra games, when you send a message about the item you won at a PriceBenders auction at SUCH a deal, when you blog about the fantastic ECA you just signed up...these are things your team members see that show you are not only serious about SFI, but can also have fun with what you do (and it also gives them examples of things to do other than their daily tasks).

By sharing your positive attitude with your team, and letting them know "we're in this together," you will hopefully get the results we are all eager to have. Good luck!!!
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This is an excellent question!

Is it possible that what you are perceiving to be a "negative attitude" may be actually be a silent cry for help? Thoughts such as: "I don't know what to do," or "Where do I go from here," that your team members may be having but NOT verbalizing to you would certainly leave you with your "negative attitude" impression.

Yes, I realize SFI provides us with all the information we need, but I also realize that
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