SFI never REQUIRES that you purchase a standing order. That should be made clear as it is an important fact and one which means if an affiliate wants to sell TripleClicks product by referring people to their gateways and using the individual product links along with ads, social media etc. this is definitely an option. Some affiliates may not have much to spend. They can sign up new affiliates as well as PRMs and earn commission on sales. PRMs also give you VP. The VP can earn you shares in the TripleClicks Executive Pool if you are an EA.
So, you can earn income without being an EA or TL etc, but you earn more when you are an EA because it opens the path to the TripleClicks Executive Pool in addition to the direct commissions! Why would you not want the extra money?
To be an EA you need 1500 VP each month. You must re-qualify each month as every affiliate must do.
Once you're an EA, your next goal would be TL. As a TL you earn matching VP on all your EA2s. Those who have maintained the EA rank for two or more months. To do this means you get new PSAs and show them how to make EA and stay EA.
If you achieved TL, then you surely want to maintain that rank, which you must do in order to get the matching VP. If you do not quality as TL you lose any matching VP. If you do not qualify as an EA you not only sacrifice matching VP but you sacrifice the share of the Executive Pool.
So, staying an EA or TL is important to you. So, is bringing new affiliates into the system.
Don't worry about the fact that your Upline is earning commission on your purchases. That's the idea. If they earn commission from you they want to keep you earning those commissions. They are more likely to spend time in helping you grow your business if they see you are serious about it.
The benefits of duplication are great as you can build a nice steady income this way. It's more likely that EA2s or TLs in your downline will stay active and earn you commissions. Those who just go for direct sales are helpful, but it's more difficult to keep getting repeat sales.
I want my Upline to make money! It's more likely that I will make money also. However, keep in mind that the work is up to you. Your upline is hear to guide you but not to do the work. That's up to you. SFI provides a nice foundation to build an online business, but the business is up to you to grow. It's an opportunity, not a guarantee.
Most likely your Upline will reward you in some way for maintaining EA2 or TL, however, they are not required to do so. Your reward is and should be your hard work.
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