The SFI instant messenger can be a very effective tool for building rapport with affiliates particularly those that have not been directly recruited by you or with whom you have no other direct means of contact. It can be used to get to know these affiliates, to answer their questions or share ideas and to provide other guidance and encouragement.
When you receive a response in an instant message setting you are sure that your message has been received and can clarify any misunderstandings or resolve any issues. I have sent tons of emails to my downline and very few members of my team have ever responded. I have no idea if the others have received the messages and what impact if any has been created.
I always invite my affiliates to send me a message if my SFIM status is active and I promise to respond whenever they do. I also try to initiate conversations when I see that they are online. I have learnt however, that to build trust in this as a useful tool, it is a good idea to log out of your page if you are not there. It is frustrating to have a "burning question" go unanswered by someone who has offered to assist but appears to be ignoring you.
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The SFI instant messenger can be a very effective tool for building rapport with affiliates particularly those that have not been directly recruited by you or with whom you have no other direct means of contact. It can be used to get to know these affiliates, to answer their questions or share ideas and to provide other guidance and encouragement.
When you receive a response in an instant message setting you are sure that your message has been received and can clarify any misunderstandings ...more
