Affiliate since: 07/28/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ingrid 's 138 other Ask SC answers

The best way will be to lead by example. You must never give up. Demonstrate that you are sticking to the course regardless the ups and downs and they will see that and learn to kill the doubt. Discourage negative talk as much as possible by changing it to something positive. Help tem to be patient. Any business need a period of input before once can see profits.

Try to be understanding. Keep them motivated. Take time to know each affiliate in your team. Check their profile and see their stated goals and what really interests them. Then form a relationship with them. Sometimes from casual conversations with them you may know if they are discouraged or troubled about any aspect of SFI.

Help them to keep focused on their goals. Make it a goal to check on each team member every day just to encourage them. Answer all of their questions and help them to overcome whatever they may see as hurdles or obstacles. Try to get to the root of the problem. Be patient in doing this. If they are not asking questions then you ask thought-provoking questions so you will know how and what they are thinking.

Give incentives and award achievements every step of the way. Congratulate them via your Newsletter, Stream or Forum. People always feel good when they see their name mentioned in a good way. Keep reminding them that they are not alone – ever!

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The best way will be to lead by example. You must never give up. Demonstrate that you are sticking to the course regardless the ups and downs and they will see that and learn to kill the doubt. Discourage negative talk as much as possible by changing it to something positive. Help tem to be patient. Any business need a period of input before once can see profits.

Try to be understanding. Keep them motivated. Take time to know each affiliate in your team. Check their profile and see
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Affiliate since: 01/22/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Fran's 122 other Ask SC answers

Good question Diana,

If an affiliate says they are going to stop working their SFI business, because they are spending more than they are receiving. It must be explained that this is not unusual. Any new business owner needs to have some investment and it always takes time and hard work to make any money on a new business.

One of the most powerful features of SFI is it's completely free to become an affiliate, and there's NEVER a requirement to purchase anything. Did you know that if you qualify for EA2 or higher each month, you are given $220.00 worth of products? Some of these are co-affiliates,T-credits, etc. Check this out on the Benefits Chart at: https://www.sfimg.com/Reference/ComparisonChart

Compared to buying a franchise, even a lesser-known franchise, will require an investment of tens of thousands of dollars! That's just to get started! On top of that, you'd have rent, labor, product costs, utilities, insurance, and much more.
With SFI, you can literally "start on a shoestring." Yet, SFI's income potential is just as great, if not greater, than most franchises.
The good news about working with SFI, is you join for free, are able to receive a free marketing/advertising education, that has an estimated cost of at least $500.00 or much more by now! You are given not just one website but two!

There are dozens of free, almost-free, and inexpensive marketing techniques that you can use to get started with right away.
Did you know that marketing is just advertising your business? It's true. You must market any business and this is why I formed an advertising agency to market the restaurant my husband and I own.
If your affiliate is really serious and will work, you will need to explain that they must advertise SFI and TripleClicks to all the people they know. For many ideas and sources, see our Guide to Free Advertising:
www.sfimg.com/Training/SpecialReports/FreeAdvertising

No one will find that "get rich quick marketing company" on the internet or anywhere. All those e-mail are there to get what money you they can and go to the next person. I know, I've checked them out too. I'm so glad to finally find SFI.

To be a success it's important to log in and do the daily tasks. This is how to receive VP's to re-qualify each month. Then read and answer questions on the Forum and Ask SC. Read the Alerts Latest News each day, get an extra Daily Grand Entry Award. SFI NEWS has been redesigned also. You can find it at: new.sfimg.com when you are looking for something.

To become a success in any business any person must make a commitment to learn and work!
Check out these Internet Income lessons: www.sfimg.com/Training/Lessons/23 and www.sfimg.com/Training/Lessons/24

May you and your team become a success in SFI

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Good question Diana,

If an affiliate says they are going to stop working their SFI business, because they are spending more than they are receiving. It must be explained that this is not unusual. Any new business owner needs to have some investment and it always takes time and hard work to make any money on a new business.

One of the most powerful features of SFI is it's completely free to become an affiliate, and there's NEVER a requirement to purchase anything. Did you know
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Affiliate since: 03/31/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Victoria's 11 other Ask SC answers

New PSA's entering into the business have a lot to learn about being successful in any business. Just remind them what they can look forward to when they are actively participating in the company.

Encourage them to set their monthly goals so that they will have a constant referral source to follow. Goals are the monthly plan they can follow to have a better chance at success.

Once they have learned about SFI, they can begin to build a team. Once that team has been built, they won't have to spend as much or maybe not at all. Their team will make the money for them, but they still need to log in daily so that they mey have valuable information they can use to continue building their team.

Being an ECA will be very important to spending less money as well. Sell your products and make huge amounts in profit for yourself and those that promote your products!
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New PSA's entering into the business have a lot to learn about being successful in any business. Just remind them what they can look forward to when they are actively participating in the company.

Encourage them to set their monthly goals so that they will have a constant referral source to follow. Goals are the monthly plan they can follow to have a better chance at success.

Once they have learned about SFI, they can begin to build a team. Once that team has been built, they
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Affiliate since: 07/05/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Nafisa's 286 other Ask SC answers

Your question is valid because this is a common issue at SFI and new Affiliates as well as those who have been in the business for over 3 months, sometimes less find it difficult to sustain the business and think about quitting.

Sometimes I am very direct with my PSAs because that is what they need to encourage them to move on. Others do not take too kindly to "brutal" honesty but that is how I prefer to approach this dilemma.

I would deal with my PSAs who have these two concerns in this way:-

1..No business will give you returns immediately. In SFI, you invest time, money and a depend on cumulative team effort. Without these 3 factors, your returns will be very slow.

2..Citing to them my own example, if you start off with an active team of 1 or 2 PSAs in your 1st month in SFI, you have 3 people working. This will generate an income, however small but it is a start to a bigger check. So the question of putting in more than getting out does not arise! And, you may not even have invested any cash yet.

3..It is essential to understand that SFI is not a business where you will become rich quickly and this must be one of your constant reminders to your Affiliates.

4..There are other pertinent factors that will play a part in the decisions of your PSAs who wish to quit, over which you will have absolutely no control but keep in mind that you must have fully supported the PSAs before they reach this decision.

SFI is a challenge and therefore it requires a lot of resilience, hard work and commitment to dedicate yourself in a business that has high potential of growth. I would be looking for PSAs with such qualities. Individuals who have long terms plans to build a residual income so do not feel too bad when one decides to quit because you cannot really force someone to stay on in a program that they do not wish to.
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Your question is valid because this is a common issue at SFI and new Affiliates as well as those who have been in the business for over 3 months, sometimes less find it difficult to sustain the business and think about quitting.

Sometimes I am very direct with my PSAs because that is what they need to encourage them to move on. Others do not take too kindly to "brutal" honesty but that is how I prefer to approach this dilemma.

I would deal with my PSAs who have these
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Depending on when your PSA's have joined your team, I would advise them that they don't necessarily need to be 'putting out' too much to make money with SFI. If your PSA's are very new to your team, they should be concentrating on learning and earning all the valuable VP that comes with that learning, and not spending any great amounts of money. The only items I would suggest to them to purchase in the first 2 months would be 'PSA's To Go' and TCredits 125 Pak (both of these as a Standing Order), that way they will receive immediate return for their investment. If your PSA's have been in your team for a few months or more, they should be doing the same thing but maybe on a larger scale, as they should already be receiving the benefits of their Standing Orders.

So tell your PSA's not to give up with SFI, it does take a while to see the real benefits, and that only comes with team building and DUPLICATION, and that needs to be done over time.

My #1 Tip for all your PSA's, put ALL your monthly commissions back into SFI, especially "PSA's To Go', S-Builder Co-Ops, and TCRedits, they will all give a return on investment. If your team follow that basic rule they will start seeing their investment pay off and then realise it is best to stay with SFI.

Hope this helps, good luck....
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Depending on when your PSA's have joined your team, I would advise them that they don't necessarily need to be 'putting out' too much to make money with SFI. If your PSA's are very new to your team, they should be concentrating on learning and earning all the valuable VP that comes with that learning, and not spending any great amounts of money. The only items I would suggest to them to purchase in the first 2 months would be 'PSA's To Go' and TCredits 125 Pak (both of these as a Standing Order),
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

My opinion is that we place too much pressure on our affiliates to make purchases and/or setup a "Standing Order".

We need to realize that times are hard for many people.

Instead of pressuring them to make purchases, we should encourage them to enroll new affiliates. And, we should guide them in methods of enrolling new affiliates.

The more affiliates a person has, the more money will follow. Once in awhile, an affiliate will have the money and/or the ability to invest and will do so happily and willingly. :)
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My opinion is that we place too much pressure on our affiliates to make purchases and/or setup a "Standing Order".

We need to realize that times are hard for many people.

Instead of pressuring them to make purchases, we should encourage them to enroll new affiliates. And, we should guide them in methods of enrolling new affiliates.

The more affiliates a person has, the more money will follow. Once in awhile, an affiliate will have the money and/or
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I always ask them what made them signup in the first place and have their circumstances changed?

Tell them that everyone has doubts at first, even the top earners had doubts and many of them did nothing with their SFI business for years before coming back and becoming very successful.

Then let them know that any business is going to require an outlay of money to get started.

Have a look at where they are spending their money and suggest ways to maximise this outlay.

If they are spending money to retain rank but are not building a team you might suggest places to advertise that would make better use of their money.

Whilst you get second home CSA's from achieving rank you might find that in the long run it is better to remain an Affiliate and put the money into advertising for PSA's or PRM's. This will make them more money in the long term.
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I always ask them what made them signup in the first place and have their circumstances changed?

Tell them that everyone has doubts at first, even the top earners had doubts and many of them did nothing with their SFI business for years before coming back and becoming very successful.

Then let them know that any business is going to require an outlay of money to get started.

Have a look at where they are spending their money and suggest ways to maximise this outlay.

If
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Affiliate since: 01/22/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Tanya's 15 other Ask SC answers

This is a great question! You will find this true in most cases until you come across your "diamonds in the rough!" Your top "5" or "4" BEST EAs...

Until then you must devise a concrete plan to ensure you are following the proper measures yourself before you can answer this question.

1) Ask your PSA what do you mean by putting out more than receiving?

ie; Is your PSA making a point of financially they are putting out more and not getting back what they expected? If this is the case you should

find out what they are spending their funds on: Is their (SO) on just TCredits, and in return they receive 1500VP to ensure EA status monthly?

2) If the above is correct, you may want to offer different ways for your PSA to ensure EA status via the (SO) while gaining Affiliate's at the same

time. For example, PSAs ToGo are a Great Standing Order, or the S-Builder Co-Op is another great way to build your TEAM, while gaining

VP to maintain EA Status!

3) now, those were quick and easy solutions to this problem! What many Team Leaders may Not understand is Affiliates want to hear from their

Leaders or Sponsors! I know for a fact if my Sponsor did not respond to my emails I would have dropped off quickly. So, Answer your

Affiliates! Even if you did not have the same training or experience, try to be better, because after all we all need EACH OTHER to be a

SUCCESS!!!

4). Refer your AFFILIATE to the SFI BASICS, this offers the Basic Outline of SFI. Next, have them re-group and read Gery's Rules of Success!

This tool is very useful in improving ones knowledge in becoming successful in Marketing TripleClicks...After-all, it is OUR store too, so treat it

that way!

5) THE FORUM!! A wealth of information to assist all affiliate's in becoming better acquainted with SFI, including but not limited to, a multitude

Of support, Training in Duplication (Do as I do, and you to shall succeed!) Effective Communication, Effective Marketing, Effective Advertising

Effective Sponsoring, And much more!

6) Never Give Up! Keep Learning, Keep Reading, Continue LaunchPad Lessons, Read, Read, Read!!!

SFI offers one of the BEST Marketing Experiences around, for FREE we are provided all the tools required to be successful Entrepreneurs

YOU MUST KEEP UP WITH YOUR TEAM, ENSURE THEIR SUCCESS WITH YOUR SUCCESS STORIES!!!

It can be frustrating, but This is a long-term commitment, not a short term get rich scheme! Remember that! Good Luck! Happy Marketing, and have fun with this I am!!
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This is a great question! You will find this true in most cases until you come across your "diamonds in the rough!" Your top "5" or "4" BEST EAs...

Until then you must devise a concrete plan to ensure you are following the proper measures yourself before you can answer this question.

1) Ask your PSA what do you mean by putting out more than receiving?

ie; Is your PSA making a point of financially they are putting out more and not
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Affiliate since: 01/13/2006, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Michael's 101 other Ask SC answers

Hi Diana
When someone joins SFI they are involved with their own 'Start-Up' business. The only difference is they have been provided with the tools, training (SFI Affiliate Centre) and the retail outlet (Tripleclicks).

Any new 'Start-Up' is going to need enthusiasm and investment.

Success is achieved through matching your income with your level of enthusiasm. Imagine a line chart with two lines, one is blue and shows the level of enthusiasm, the other is red and shows the level of income.

In the beginning a team member's enthusiasm line should be high (because they have a great opportunity with SFI) and their income line low (because they are investing their time and funds).

The enthusiasm level should be kept high, even when they can see that they are investing more than they are receiving.

As time passes the income line will increase and climb towards the enthusiasm level. Now they see that they are making more income and making a profit. The enthusiasm line goes up again which will then drag the income line up.

This will only happen if enthusiasm is maintained through clear goals, sponsor support and determination.

Unfortunately most people lose their enthusiasm and never see the increase in profits. They give up and look for other sources of income, only to do exactly the same thing again. It is a repeating cycle for many people, and many businesses and that is why the number of truly successful people is so low.

My suggestion is to try and help your team members' to keep their enthusiasm level high by rewarding them, recognising their achievements and supporting them when they need your help. Keep in contact with them regularly and show them your own enthusiasm.

If they say they are going to quit they have lost their enthusiasm. Show them your own enthusiasm and ask them what you need to do for them to help them get their enthusiasm back.

You are still going to get some team members quitting. Working your own business is not for everyone. Thank them for their time, tell them you will still be here if they decide to return and keep working with your workers. They are the enthusiastic ones who are going to persist.

Thank you and may you have an enthusiastic day.
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Hi Diana
When someone joins SFI they are involved with their own 'Start-Up' business. The only difference is they have been provided with the tools, training (SFI Affiliate Centre) and the retail outlet (Tripleclicks).

Any new 'Start-Up' is going to need enthusiasm and investment.

Success is achieved through matching your income with your level of enthusiasm. Imagine a line chart with two lines, one is blue and shows the level of enthusiasm, the other is red and shows the
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I will try to get them to understand the universal truth that there is a time to sow and a time to reap. A good harvest requires effort and sowing a good seed. So is any genuine business. It will take your effort to lay the foundation, it will cost to invest: material/human resources. These must be adequately invested before the business will take off. There is usually no profit anticipated as the business takes off; all effort is directed to balance income and expenses before profit kicks in.
We should see SFI business with this attitude of mind; but because the foundation has already been laid by the Founders,we just need to invest effort and some cost to tap into the foundation already laid and we will start reaping in the form of commissions gradually until our foundation is adequately stretched, and we can now brag with our business.
This process is a proof that SFI business is real and your investment(effort/money) qualifies you to claim it as YOUR BUSINESS.
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I will try to get them to understand the universal truth that there is a time to sow and a time to reap. A good harvest requires effort and sowing a good seed. So is any genuine business. It will take your effort to lay the foundation, it will cost to invest: material/human resources. These must be adequately invested before the business will take off. There is usually no profit anticipated as the business takes off; all effort is directed to balance income and expenses before profit kicks in.

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