- Over-communicating with your new downlines. I think once a week is enough unless they reach out to you.
- Sending them TCredits or Gift Certificates as an inducement for them to do more VPs even when they have shown no interest in building their business
- Offering to help all the time. Once you have informed them in your welcome letter that you are available should they need help is enough. They will contact you if they need you.
- Stay away from personal information or questions until you get to know them a little better
- Reassigning them downlines when they have not understood the business or even proven their willingness to do the business.
- Pushing them to carry out more tasks (especially those of the to-do-list) than they should. Let them work at their own pace.
- Over-communicating with your new downlines. I think once a week is enough unless they reach out to you.
- Sending them TCredits or Gift Certificates as an inducement for them to do more VPs even when they have shown no interest in building their business
- Offering to help all the time. Once you have informed them in your welcome letter that you are available should they need help is enough. They will contact you if they need you.
Some common mistakes are:
1- to concentrate on the number instead of the quality of the members of your downline
2- to send too many and unuseful messages
3- to insist with asking them to qualify as an EA and/or purchase something from TripleClicks
4- not to answer in time and correct to their questions
5- not to manifest patience regarding their results
I don't know *how* common a mistake it is, but there is a temptation to throw money at every possible opportunity to get Sales VP (through standing orders and such) and Action VP (by spending TCredits on every game, auction, or listing), whether or not the household budget will allow. Now, don't get me wrong: there are some logical options where spending money makes sense, from a standing order on TCredits (particularly during months where you're vacationing and can't do as much with Action VP) to judicious use of TCredits to get in on Pricebender auctions during low peak usage times.
A person who spends more money than he or she has will ultimately not be able to sustain his or her efforts, and discouragement quickly follows. A good, solid budget can work wonders; I definitely suggest saving a part of that budget to check out other SFI members' stores and experimenting with new SFI products. A new discovery can really help with a network.
Probably one of the most effective ways to spend money here is listing products of one's own. Twenty-nine cents on a TCredit to sell off merchandise pays *you*. Doubly so if you referred the buyer. The best way to use your money is to make it earn you money, and this is one of the best ways to do so here.
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I don't know *how* common a mistake it is, but there is a temptation to throw money at every possible opportunity to get Sales VP (through standing orders and such) and Action VP (by spending TCredits on every game, auction, or listing), whether or not the household budget will allow. Now, don't get me wrong: there are some logical options where spending money makes sense, from a standing order on TCredits (particularly during months where you're vacationing and can't do as much with Action VP) ...more
One mistake to avoid is distancing yourself from the members of your downline. Simply put, communication is the key.
Make sure to get in contact with your downline members on a frequent basis. Be it individually or through the SFI group mailer, it doesn't matter. Set up a chat session if you wish. If you and some of your members are on Facebook, add them as your friends. If you and they are on Twitter, follow each other. If you and they are on Google Plus, add each other to your respective circles. And lastly, if one of your members happens to be in your local community or within your ZIP code, exchange phone numbers if necessary.
Once again, communication is the key. It will help you build a strong team of members.
One mistake to avoid is distancing yourself from the members of your downline. Simply put, communication is the key.
Make sure to get in contact with your downline members on a frequent basis. Be it individually or through the SFI group mailer, it doesn't matter. Set up a chat session if you wish. If you and some of your members are on Facebook, add them as your friends. If you and they are on Twitter, follow each other. If you and they are on Google Plus, add each other to your ...more
The common/biggest mistake I believe is to ignore your downline. If they ask for help, then respond. Keep communication open, active and current. I know of someone who's team emails are "log in everyday." Well, that's really not going to help anyone very much. The message of log in everyday is VERY important, but if that's the message you want to send you need to explain why. For example, "Be sure to log in everyday to ensure you get your 11 daily action VP points..."
Also, don't forget to build your downline to 5 working PSAs, then help them to build 5 working PSAs, and then their 5 to build their 5, etc... Because I assure you if you provide that support, it won't stop there and your downline will explode!
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The common/biggest mistake I believe is to ignore your downline. If they ask for help, then respond. Keep communication open, active and current. I know of someone who's team emails are "log in everyday." Well, that's really not going to help anyone very much. The message of log in everyday is VERY important, but if that's the message you want to send you need to explain why. For example, "Be sure to log in everyday to ensure you get your 11 daily action VP points..."
I believe the most important action that can be done by a leader of a downline is to take the time to communicate with each member as an individual and not simply use a "form" letter to communicate with members.
Each downline member has something to offer and are unique. Each person has their own perspective and reason for joining SFI and so it would be a mistake to not take the time to understand what your downline members hope to achieve with SFI at their side.
Don't forget to communicate to your downline members as people and not simply just a product of your marketing campaign to build your own numbers. Downline members are people and so do not forget to take time every month to get know them a little better so that you can better serve them through your leadership and add value to their efforts to build up their SFI business too.
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I believe the most important action that can be done by a leader of a downline is to take the time to communicate with each member as an individual and not simply use a "form" letter to communicate with members.
Each downline member has something to offer and are unique. Each person has their own perspective and reason for joining SFI and so it would be a mistake to not take the time to understand what your downline members hope to achieve with SFI at their side.
As you build your downline ,the biggest mistake that I always try to avoid is being sure that I respond to my downlines' emails within 24 hours tops and when I sign in to my sfi page be sure to be visible showing up online so that if they need you ..you will be available to offer your assistance to them..and also if you see that they are online try and start up a chat session with them..but the biggest thing is always let them know that you are there for them and cheering them on as they advance in their business. and also
try and have a contest for them every once in awhile you don't want them to feel like
their is never any reward for them to work towards keep it fun and rewarding and I think
you can avoid a lot of common mistakes..I hope this was helpful.
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As you build your downline ,the biggest mistake that I always try to avoid is being sure that I respond to my downlines' emails within 24 hours tops and when I sign in to my sfi page be sure to be visible showing up online so that if they need you ..you will be available to offer your assistance to them..and also if you see that they are online try and start up a chat session with them..but the biggest thing is always let them know that you are there for them and cheering them on as they advance ...more
Not that I've been in this industry long enough to really speak on this, but from what I've been taught by various mentors who are successful in this field, I have been told that a common mistake that many leader make is that they spend too much time on the individuals who aren't working or producing. So I say, avoid spending time on those people, and focus on the people who are serious about building their business. Not to say, never give the other people none of your time. Just put your primary team focus on the people who are actually in the game. Also a common mistake that I know is to micro-manage. This is a second stream of income for most people. They already have a boss at their first stream or job, they don't want a second boss. Try to avoid being a boss, and communicate in a way that will help your team grow on its on.
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Not that I've been in this industry long enough to really speak on this, but from what I've been taught by various mentors who are successful in this field, I have been told that a common mistake that many leader make is that they spend too much time on the individuals who aren't working or producing. So I say, avoid spending time on those people, and focus on the people who are serious about building their business. Not to say, never give the other people none of your time. Just put your primary ...more
"As I build my downline, what are the common mistakes I need to avoid?"
I would have to say the answer to that in my opinion is
1. Not to make them too dependent upon us, I mean we are here to answer questions and point them in the right direction but it is up to them to do it. (kinda of like "you can bring a horse to the water but you can not force him to drink, lol)
2. Do Not provide any money gifts some will ask, I mean we are all in this to make money and that will just not be right if we have to pay their way through. I would rather have stronger members who see the importance of what they are doing and how this can change their situation if they see the vision like I do. Sometimes we have to spend a little to get a lot, nothing in life is free.
"As I build my downline, what are the common mistakes I need to avoid?"
I would have to say the answer to that in my opinion is
1. Not to make them too dependent upon us, I mean we are here to answer questions and point them in the right direction but it is up to them to do it. (kinda of like "you can bring a horse to the water but you can not force him to drink, lol)
2. Do Not provide any money gifts some will ask, I mean we are all in this to make ...more
Our main goals are duplicating the best of yourself on your downline. So, you should avoid instruct or tell them what to do while you don't do it yourself.
And you should keep the SFI program simple, do not make it complicated through applying all idea in the same time.
Yes there are many good program to do here, but choose only one that the most fit and give you the best result, otherwise you'll feel overwhelmed or confused.
Of course you should give the right answer about SFI program if they ask you.
Just give your best to your downline, never less than that.
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Our main goals are duplicating the best of yourself on your downline. So, you should avoid instruct or tell them what to do while you don't do it yourself.
And you should keep the SFI program simple, do not make it complicated through applying all idea in the same time.
Yes there are many good program to do here, but choose only one that the most fit and give you the best result, otherwise you'll feel overwhelmed or confused.
Of course you should give the right answer about ...more
