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"What can I do to get my new sign-ups to stay engaged with SFI for longer than one day?"

The best thing you can do to ensure your PSAs stay engaged is to be actively involved with their progress. Don't be a micromanager nor be the distant sponsor. You want to build rapport and trust early on. The best way to do this is to find time to address other topics outside of SFI. When you meet a friend or a family member you just don't hit them with "Hey I need a favor". Instead you shoot the breeze with them about topics of interest. I'm not saying that you have to get into your PSAs personal life but I am saying that you need to be personable and likeable. People like to work with people they like and trust. They don't want to be taken advantage of. So learn to keep the focus on them and off of you. Always tell them what they gain, or how it helps them. It's only human nature to consider these things. So when you show your PSAs you are interested in their success they will be more willing to follow your recommendations.

Finally keep everything as simple as possible. This makes the process totally duplicable and easy to follow. Break it down in increments so that an 8 year old can follow it. Then you will gain more active PSAs. Many a PSA has taken 1 look at SFI and said it's too complicated. Anything you don't understand is complicated. So help your PSAs to see themselves as successfully making milestones. Give them 1 or 2 routine actions at a time and then 1 or 2 more. Eventually everything will crystalize and become clear. Then your PSAs will not need your support as much. Let them know from the jump - take your time. You will get there if you follow a routine and never give up.
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"What can I do to get my new sign-ups to stay engaged with SFI for longer than one day?"

The best thing you can do to ensure your PSAs stay engaged is to be actively involved with their progress. Don't be a micromanager nor be the distant sponsor. You want to build rapport and trust early on. The best way to do this is to find time to address other topics outside of SFI. When you meet a friend or a family member you just don't hit them with "Hey I need a favor".
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