Affiliate since: 01/06/2012, Power Rank: 285 | Read Anup Kumar's 203 other Ask SC answers

As a Team Leader to build and organize your downline team members successfully you need to avoid the following common mistakes

Forget to send Welcome Letter to each and every new members join in your team anytime

Non responsive – keep silence to their asking when they are facing trouble to solve the problem

Forget to inspire them to send E-Cards to their different success like win daily grand, auction, advance Rank, Ask Sc Top Author etc

Insist them to join another program beyond SFI to refer URL which a lot of Sponsor/Co-Sponsor/Team Leader are doing

Force and convince them to make a Standing Order

Force and give them pressure to advance their Rank to send T-Credits, Gift Certificates and monetary help those who are not so much interested to become active

Misguide – to send them misinformation to their asking. Before solve their problem be sure you are well aware of the matter. If not, wait a bit, place the question in SFI Forum, upline leaders and search in Ask Sc. When you become fully satisfied send them message to resolved the problem

Neglecting your downline team members those who are not active coz who might say a sleeping volcano can be eruptive unknowingly

Send a lot of unnecessary mails unless prospective, potential and important

Hope the above details will prohibited you to do common mistakes in the way to build your team and business successfully



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As a Team Leader to build and organize your downline team members successfully you need to avoid the following common mistakes

Forget to send Welcome Letter to each and every new members join in your team anytime

Non responsive – keep silence to their asking when they are facing trouble to solve the problem

Forget to inspire them to send E-Cards to their different success like win daily grand, auction, advance Rank, Ask Sc Top Author etc

Insist them to
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Affiliate since: 11/29/2011, Power Rank: 101 | Read Gliceria's 402 other Ask SC answers

As I build my downline, what are the common mistakes I need to avoid?

A very interesting and practical question! I have had my own share of mistakes while building my team. But we learn from our mistakes, and mistakes are stepping stones for success.

So, while building your downline, try to avoid the following mistakes:-

. Never wait longer than 24 hours to contact your new PSA. As soon as you received SFI Notification, it’s best to send Welcome E-Card first to establish contact, followed by a short email to start creating a good and strong relationships with your new downline.

. Never presume too much and expect quick result that the new affiliate will go further in the business. He may need some directions and mentoring about performing daily tasks so working closely with him will help him understand the procedures.

. Never overwhelm your downlines with information and unnecessary e-mails, except the required weekly group mail for updating. Take it one step at a time. Have a plan.

. Don’t insist on upgrading or becoming EA if they’re not ready, instead explain the benefits and advantages of having a Standing Order and being an EA.

. Don’t do actions or things that you don’t want your downlines to emulate or copy. Teach duplication properly.

. Teach your downlines to be resourceful and creative, but never ignore any requests for help and information, and give them directions and guidance until they find their way within the SFI system. You want your downlines to be independent and resourceful and able to do things for themselves.

. Encourage downlines to always check their VP Ledgers so they’ll know where to look and what to expect to be done to gain VPs.

. Show your downlines you care by contacting them when they have not logged in for a long period, to see if they're OK.

. Always share valuable tips and information and encourage participation at the Forum and Ask SC and team contests.

. Always acknowledge their effort and recognise accomplishments, no matter how small. Better to have a happy team with high morale as they will be more productive.

. Be professional in your communications and get the details right to gain credibility and respect.

. Don’t waste precious time on unmotivated and skeptics. Instead focus your energy on your Movers.

These are only some of the mistakes I have made myself. You will make your own mistakes, but try to learn from them. Be guided by the SFI Rules of Success. Good luck!

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As I build my downline, what are the common mistakes I need to avoid?

A very interesting and practical question! I have had my own share of mistakes while building my team. But we learn from our mistakes, and mistakes are stepping stones for success.

So, while building your downline, try to avoid the following mistakes:-

. Never wait longer than 24 hours to contact your new PSA. As soon as you received SFI Notification, it’s best to send Welcome E-Card first to
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ronelle's 268 other Ask SC answers

Be the best help and support to your downline (PSA & CSA alike) you can be!:) That is your main job, help them to succeed so you will as well.

Learn everything you can about how all of SFI and TripleClicks works, to maximize all the benefits this Company has to offer. Find out how/where to look for answers to the questions new affiliates have. All these things, plus maintaining your TL status along the way, will make you an excellent Sponsor.

Along with the rules for being an Awesome Sponsor, I will offer these additional suggestions:

When new affiliates have questions, KNOW where to send them - exactly - to find the answer/s. Guide them to help themselves learn (they will pass this on to their downline as well) the answers they need, as well as how to go look for them themselves. Teach them to be confident in their growing ability to explore SFI themselves!

If you go find the answer, then tell the answer to them, you have only fed them. You have NOT taught them to fend for themselves. Do this in a kind, helpful way, not short and/or rudely. If you teach them where to look, the looking with their own hands and eyes will help the answers - and instructions - to stick better.

Be available to help them with kind words, encouragement, advice, suggestions. If you do FOR them, they will not learn how to care for themselves, never mind being able to lead their own team!

Occasionally, some may need extra help with reaching a particular goal JUUSST out of reach. If you feel they have really done all that can be done, you might consider a reward of TCredits, or some other minor something you can do. Do NOT make a habit of doing such things casually, as they may very well come to believe you will bail them out repeatedly. NOT a good thing to do, for you OR for them.

Communicate routinely with both P&CSAs. Team mailers once a week is plenty. You will get AVPs for either one, but only one. I still suggest you mail both sets weekly, so that both groups of affiliates know you are there. Monitor them all, send encouraging tips via eCards to the ones you see struggling, or who may need a little extra TLC this week, or month.

Finally, do not badger, demand, push your people. Remember, they are people with feelings just like you. Don't "mother" (guys as well as girls can overdo, you know:)) them, teach only. Check their progress via Movers (who won't need as much guidance)
and Genealogy so you know who needs a gentle push, and those who don't.

Didn't mean to get so long-winded, do hope this answer helps:)...
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Be the best help and support to your downline (PSA & CSA alike) you can be!:) That is your main job, help them to succeed so you will as well.

Learn everything you can about how all of SFI and TripleClicks works, to maximize all the benefits this Company has to offer. Find out how/where to look for answers to the questions new affiliates have. All these things, plus maintaining your TL status along the way, will make you an excellent Sponsor.

Along with the rules for being
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Affiliate since: 05/24/2017, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Forex's 136 other Ask SC answers

You are asking about some common mistakes to try to avoid, huh?

I have been with the company for about 8 years now and, even though I am not an SFI expert, I have made some great strides with the company. I will say this, most of my success has come as a result of many failures leading up to that point. So here's what I've learned...

1. When you get a new PSA, don't wait more than 24 hours to contact him/her.
2. When one of your affiliates makes an accomplishment, MAKE A BIG DEAL OF IT!
3. Don't focus on "numbers," focus on each person as an apprentice.
4. If you don't know an answer to an affiliate's question, be sure to find it and get back with them ASAP!
5. Always make your affiliates feel like you are supporting them, instead of using them.
6. Don't do for your affiliates, what they can do for themselves...

There are many more, but I think this'll do for now...
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You are asking about some common mistakes to try to avoid, huh?

I have been with the company for about 8 years now and, even though I am not an SFI expert, I have made some great strides with the company. I will say this, most of my success has come as a result of many failures leading up to that point. So here's what I've learned...

1. When you get a new PSA, don't wait more than 24 hours to contact him/her.
2. When one of your affiliates makes an accomplishment, MAKE
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Affiliate since: 10/01/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Nimo's 381 other Ask SC answers

I wish I know them all so I can avoid doing them myself!

For a start go to https://www.sfimg.com/Training/AwesomeSponsor? There you will find the Dos and Don't of sponsoring but to answer your question I will mention here some of the things that are dear to me. I will frame them in the positive - what to do. The opposite are what to avoid.

- Regardless of the level of the affiliates keep in constant contact with them. How much depends on their level. Nurture the ones who are starting out and needing help but keep on encouraging those who are established. We all need a boost now and then.
In other words, do not neglect your affiliates.
- Welcome them warmly when they first join.
- Remember what it was like when you first joined. Regardless of your enthusiasm and knowledge there was still plenty to do and learn. Don't bombard them with emails etc. Just encourage them to do their training and if they need help you are there for them.
- Impress upon them your role and that you are there for them
- Be encouraging and never give them the slightest impression that you are there for selfish reasons, that you are only saying and asking them to do things because you are solely after money. Be genuine in helping them to succeed.
- Make suggestions to them, tips etc. Do not command them. They are in control of their businesses, not you.
- Be patient with them. Some of them without doing the training will ask you - what do I do? how do I get paid? etc.. Be patient and give them a brief summary and then gently steer them to the right places on the site for them for a full answer. Never put them down.
- Be honest with them. If you say that your are doing something for them, do it. They need to know that they can rely on you, that they can trust you.
- Help them to be successful, with sales, recruitment etc. You want duplication. If they are successful, you will also be successful. You should therefore help them with sponsoring their own affiliates, coaching them to be awesome sponsors.

There are a lot more that can be said here but as I said before these are only some of the thing s that are dear to me. Have a look at the 'Training' for how to be an awesome sponsor.

Blessings.
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I wish I know them all so I can avoid doing them myself!

For a start go to https://www.sfimg.com/Training/AwesomeSponsor? There you will find the Dos and Don't of sponsoring but to answer your question I will mention here some of the things that are dear to me. I will frame them in the positive - what to do. The opposite are what to avoid.

- Regardless of the level of the affiliates keep in constant contact with them. How much depends on their level. Nurture the ones who
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Affiliate since: 08/06/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ronilo's 408 other Ask SC answers

Smart question! Many of us are working very hard but very few are working smart and therefore wasting so much time but still can not take off. These question are for those who wants to work smart.

1. Not Embracing the statistics of online marketing - In building your down line embrace the the fact that only 1 to 5 percent of your affiliates will work. The implication of this fact is this:
a) Do not waste so much time on the 99 to 95 percent of your affiliates.
b) You must not stop finding affiliates because you need a lot before you can find your ace.
c) You must take care those 1 to 5 percent and help them to get established.

2. Not Following the Duplication Principles - Duplication efforts should be done the moment you find your ace.

3. Not involve in learning ways to do online Marketing - Remember this; when you are in online earning you are actually involve not only in the program like SFI but you are also involve in online marketing. You can never be successful in any program if you don't have skills in online marketing. Learn it, SFI has a lot on literature on this.

4. Give up - That will the end if you give up. You can do it slow or fast but don't give up on the right things that you are doing.
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Smart question! Many of us are working very hard but very few are working smart and therefore wasting so much time but still can not take off. These question are for those who wants to work smart.

1. Not Embracing the statistics of online marketing - In building your down line embrace the the fact that only 1 to 5 percent of your affiliates will work. The implication of this fact is this:
a) Do not waste so much time on the 99 to 95 percent of your affiliates.
b) You must
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Affiliate since: 04/17/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Kouame Lambert's 15 other Ask SC answers

Good question !

The kinds of mistake you need to avoid are:

- Discouragement

- Behave as a boss for your downline;

- No business plan;

- No use of SFI marketing tools you have in your SFI back office;

- No budget for your sfi business;

- No weekly communication with your downline;

-No training to your downline;

-The fact of no doing yourself what you teach as best to your downline for their succes;

When you avoid all this you will be absolutely on the way of success.

Courage !!!
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Good question !

The kinds of mistake you need to avoid are:

- Discouragement

- Behave as a boss for your downline;

- No business plan;

- No use of SFI marketing tools you have in your SFI back office;

- No budget for your sfi business;

- No weekly communication with your downline;

-No training to your downline;

-The fact of no doing yourself what you teach as best to your downline for their succes;

When
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Affiliate since: 03/20/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Sylvia I.'s 38 other Ask SC answers

The common mistakes I need to avoid as I build my downline are as follows:

In a Job Market were everyone is being closely measured, it is critical to work effectively as a team, but for you to be outstanding and to make a good leader, you must be up and doing, by avoiding some of these common mistakes:

1. Avoid using Ineffective Marketing Methods:
Don't spend all the time in Phone calls, Seminars, Meetings etc. I don't mean that these
methods are not good, they are, but when you go on-line, you get quicker response and
maximum turn out and by so doing, you will save time, money and strength.

2. Avoid choosing the wrong people.
A large downline will be of no use if the people you sponsored are doing nothing. It is
very important to look for your target customer base while building a downline. Go for
those with a positive thought that believe they can do it and are also ready to accept.

3. Don't fail to be a good mentor. Have a listening ear to your team and find out their
opinions and incorporate them where necessary.

4. Don't fail to always check on them in-oder to carry everyone along, especially those ones
lagging behind.

5. You must always encourage them because there are some who will not like to try the
rules given due to fear, laziness or lack of confidence. This is where your leadership
role comes in. Show them that it is possible even when it is difficult and try to make it
fun for them.

6. You must not fail to make your own research before relating the information to them.

7. You must set a positive spirit, set the goals clear and how feasible and possible it is
to be achieved.





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The common mistakes I need to avoid as I build my downline are as follows:

In a Job Market were everyone is being closely measured, it is critical to work effectively as a team, but for you to be outstanding and to make a good leader, you must be up and doing, by avoiding some of these common mistakes:

1. Avoid using Ineffective Marketing Methods:
Don't spend all the time in Phone calls, Seminars, Meetings etc. I don't mean that these

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Affiliate since: 07/05/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Nafisa's 286 other Ask SC answers

SFI has its support right from the time you join the business and therefore there are certain factors we must be aware of whilst building your downline. Some of the common mistakes we tend to make are:-

1 Do not flood the new affiliates with a lot of additional material or links to go through at least until after 1 or 2 months of their induction. Give them time to get used to the homepage and its contents.

2. Do not offer any financial assistance to the new affiliates or help to complete their tasks - it will not help you or them. Let them be independent on the onset.

3. Do not neglect the inactive affiliates, you never know when they will be motivated to start working the business so keep sending regular group mails to them.

4. Do not set very high standards before you have actually understood the concept of the business and when you set them, be realistic otherwise there are chances that you will get dejected by your slow progress.

5. Do not wait for your Sponsor or Co-Sponsor to set your working parameters for you, learn to be independent and read as much as you can before you post your queries anywhere.

6. Do not take too long to answer queries whether they are on your store or from your downlines. Keeping in mind the time differences, it is important to keep the lines of communications open and handle queries promptly.
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SFI has its support right from the time you join the business and therefore there are certain factors we must be aware of whilst building your downline. Some of the common mistakes we tend to make are:-

1 Do not flood the new affiliates with a lot of additional material or links to go through at least until after 1 or 2 months of their induction. Give them time to get used to the homepage and its contents.

2. Do not offer any financial assistance to the new affiliates or
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Affiliate since: 10/14/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read ROSE's 6 other Ask SC answers

Remember that many persons join SFI out of curiosity (FREE joining) so try to wet their appetites a bit more,HOWEVER in doing so please do not be "pushy".

Encourage them to "START" but do not be too disappointed if they do not.

Do not be discouraged, try various means to get new PSAs. If you use one method you will be limiting yourself too much.
Try free listings, paid listings, blogs etc. Do not stop getting new PSAs as MANY, MANY will only sign up.

Some will work, some will not so move right along.

Those who are willing will need guidance, give it and then step aside, if you "spoonfeed" them they might be too dependent on you.

Never give up, this is a numbers game.
Try to encourage them to purchase from TripleClicks, remember encourage, do not try to force them.
Some persons are turned off by over communication but some always want more, so try to get to know your PSAs/CSAs and downline and tell them that you are there to help them if they need you.

Good luck

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Remember that many persons join SFI out of curiosity (FREE joining) so try to wet their appetites a bit more,HOWEVER in doing so please do not be "pushy".

Encourage them to "START" but do not be too disappointed if they do not.

Do not be discouraged, try various means to get new PSAs. If you use one method you will be limiting yourself too much.
Try free listings, paid listings, blogs etc. Do not stop getting new PSAs as MANY, MANY will only sign
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