I appreciate this question as this has made me think how I respond to such a comment.
This is a valid comment about "how can I be successful if I don't know very many people". This is a fear of everyone who tries to start a business.
I sit with the prospect and share "how SFI is successful"...as the success of SFI is not solely based on "who" you know but "what" you know. Success with SFI is based on each affiliates skills in the areas of leadership, innovation, creativity, and openness to learn new business skills. With such skills, an affiliate's SFI business does grow.
I personally approach the SFI opportunity as an opportunity to develop further on skills that the affiliate has as well as develop new skills. Skill development is the first step on the road to success with SFI. SFI has done all "the heavy lifting" for every affiliate to build a strong business.
I believe it is important to consider with the prospect what skills he/she has that will help the SFI business grow such as but not limited to writing letters, communication skills, and being creative. This will provide assurance that SFI is still for their benefit even though he/she may not know many people.
Excellent question and look forward to reading other responses.
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I appreciate this question as this has made me think how I respond to such a comment.
This is a valid comment about "how can I be successful if I don't know very many people". This is a fear of everyone who tries to start a business.
I sit with the prospect and share "how SFI is successful"...as the success of SFI is not solely based on "who" you know but "what" you know. Success with SFI is based on each affiliates skills in the areas
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