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If an affiliate is giving up on SFI, then I take it that at some point that specific affiliate learned the basics and actually went through the LaunchPad. So pointing out certain basic aspects of SFI or certain topics covered by the LaunchPad will not do much good and in some cases might even further solidify one's decision to give up as they will feel that you are just quoting something that they have seen already.

So back to your question now. How to convince an affiliate giving up to continue SFI? Well, the truth is there is no specific method that you can use or no specific words that you can convey to convince an affiliate. You have to treat it on a case by case basis. Each affiliate is different and each will have their own personalities. You can check their VP ledger, check their activities and what not but that can only tell you so little about them. We won't really be able to find the specific reason as to why they are giving up without talking to them. And when you do ask, chances are they won't respond to you. This is something that can be remedied by forming a relationship with your affiliate at the time they joined. I'll give an example.

Let's say an affiliate joins under you and you don't make an effort to communicate with them on a consistent basis. When time comes you feel they are giving up, naturally you'll try and contact them to ask why. This will make them think that you just want them to stay cause you're treating them as a source of income you don't want to lose. Hence that will further solidify their stance to leave SFI. However, let's say when that affiliate joined under you, you were able to send a welcome email, greet them when they are online, check their ledger and email them advise on what they could do next, etc. Stuff like that can develop a good business relationship as they will see that you are sincere in helping them as they know for a fact that you are not gaining anything at that moment when you are trying to help them.

So now that we have forming relationships as a priority, is it enough to convince an affiliate to stay for the long haul with SFI. The answer to that is a huge No, but forming that relationship means that they are more likely to tell you why they feel like quitting and it will also increase the chances that they listen to whatever advise you give them. Again, the method used to convince an affiliate to stay in business with SFI will greatly vary on the reason they want to quit. Once you find out that reason, it shouldn't be too hard for you to think of a remedy. Really, the only problem here is how serious they take your advise. If you developed a good relationship, they will listen and hence increase your chances of convincing them to keep on going with SFI.
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If an affiliate is giving up on SFI, then I take it that at some point that specific affiliate learned the basics and actually went through the LaunchPad. So pointing out certain basic aspects of SFI or certain topics covered by the LaunchPad will not do much good and in some cases might even further solidify one's decision to give up as they will feel that you are just quoting something that they have seen already.

So back to your question now. How to convince an affiliate giving up to
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