Affiliate since: 04/02/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Mary's 22 other Ask SC answers

Every affiliate has this problem. I would say that the best advice you can get is right here at SFI. So read/re-read all of the Marketing tips available.

Whatever you are doing that is not working stop. Try something else.

Your upline should pass you insider tips or should have a co-op for recruiting in place. Try that.

You could take a tried and true route and let the experts who are passing on their methods through paid referrals take control and although it requires some investment of money it will get those feet in the door. Depending on your budget there are a number of these available. S builder co-ops, PSA packages and Auctions for PSA's are available daily.

Here are some tips for recruiting for free:
If you are advertising online change where you are advertising at. If many SFI folks are using the same place to advertise your ads will not bring forth as many possible new affiliates.
If you have written a blog and are advertising it change where you are promoting it.
Try a social networking.. Write your own recruiting ad and post it Use your own email as a contact me for information. This way your recruit will have more information directly from you their sponsor.

Look for a forum where you can talk to other folks about both SFI and TripleClicks. Doing your homework about the forum and bring in available products pertaining to the forum subjects that may attract customers is ideal. For instance a forum for folks interested in new technology would be a great place to attract affiliates for the electronic Auctions. These people are wanting to buy already and could see the potential of acquiring those items for a fraction of the cost.

One inexpensive method of recruiting is buying banner ads there are many for sale on TripleClicks.

Although I am still new here on SFI I am not new to internet marketing and have had some success in affiliate marketing already. As a result I use some paid to methods to help me with marketing expenses. There are many programs available for free ad credits and even some that have both ad credits and cash money. So if your advertising on the program and it doesn't get you referrals the money you earn could go towards a paid ad that could be more effective.

No matter the method you use keep trying different ones until you get results and don't give up or surrender.
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Every affiliate has this problem. I would say that the best advice you can get is right here at SFI. So read/re-read all of the Marketing tips available.

Whatever you are doing that is not working stop. Try something else.

Your upline should pass you insider tips or should have a co-op for recruiting in place. Try that.

You could take a tried and true route and let the experts who are passing on their methods through paid referrals take control and although it requires
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Affiliate since: 09/10/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ryan's 58 other Ask SC answers

Congratulations! You have taken the first step towards making it: You have recognized that what you have attempted so far, has not worked.

Now take the second step: realize you cannot keep doing what have done so far and that you need to change both WHAT you are doing and the WAY you are doing it.

Third, ask those in your up-line, at the Forum, F2F and other senior Team Leaders, preferably from your country or geographic location, WHAT they have done to become successful recruiters and HOW they go about doing it.

Ask, learn and apply. As you keep trying relevant and proven approaches and techniques, success will be just a matter of time. And then it will be your turn to help others who will contact you to learn how you became so successful.

You have already taken the first step. Only 2 more steps to take to your success and prosperity.

All my very best!
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Congratulations! You have taken the first step towards making it: You have recognized that what you have attempted so far, has not worked.

Now take the second step: realize you cannot keep doing what have done so far and that you need to change both WHAT you are doing and the WAY you are doing it.

Third, ask those in your up-line, at the Forum, F2F and other senior Team Leaders, preferably from your country or geographic location, WHAT they have done to become successful recruiters
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Affiliate since: 01/18/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Atai Patrick's 9 other Ask SC answers

There are many methods of attracting SFI affiliates if one method is not working then you tried other ways. For instance we have beginners method, using banners approach, using email marketing, one on one approach, using stickers etc. The beginners method is ment for new affiliates and is always effective.

If you don't have deep experience in marketing you can decide to use money by buying a units of S-builder or PSA 2go this will really solve the problem of not able to attract new affiliate for good.

Advertise your links with paid ads or free ads. Paid ads are more effective. Better still seek the help of those expert that are good in internet marketing and let them do the work. It will just require some little spending and a substantial result when handle by an expert.

You might try one on one advertisement by starting from friends, associates, families etc. With deeper knowledge you can extend it to others. You need a vast knowledge on anything you do before you can convince a stranger.

You might also save yourself the stress by bidding in an auction to win affiliates. SFI is such an awesome scheme you can never get stock except you choose to be.

Lastly, there is always a way out don't allow yourself to get stock. You can always do better.
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There are many methods of attracting SFI affiliates if one method is not working then you tried other ways. For instance we have beginners method, using banners approach, using email marketing, one on one approach, using stickers etc. The beginners method is ment for new affiliates and is always effective.

If you don't have deep experience in marketing you can decide to use money by buying a units of S-builder or PSA 2go this will really solve the problem of not able to attract new affiliate
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Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Cal Warren's 108 other Ask SC answers

Hello Anela,

By "approach" do you mean "person-to-person" contact, or are you referring to your "advertising approach" in general?

If person-to-person, perhaps you're coming across too strong, or too weak, in your approach. Let the program speak for itself. If you're approaching them with a laptop or smartphone, introduce them to SFI by logging on to your homepage and allow them to listen to the President's, Gery Carson's, overview/presentation. (START button) Then, show them the Compensation Plan in its' entirety.

If you are referring to your advertising approach in general, continue to advertise your SFI gateways (Url's or website links) everyday on social media, email, safelists, etc.. Or, if you haven't already been doing so, increase the rate of your daily advertising.

If if this doesn't work, contact your up-line, A2A friends, the forum, etc.. The point is, there are many people here who have the answers to some of your most perplexing questions. So utilize them whenever you have a need. Bottom line, learn learn and learn some more. The more you know of how SFI and TripleClicks works, the easier your approach(s) will get.

Remember, SFI was founded in 1998. It is in its' 16th successful year. It holds a Bronze Membership in the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and is currently in more than a 120 countries. What's more, it is FREE to join and there are no (mandatory) purchasing requirements, EVER! But you should impress upon them, "NO WORK, NO SUCCESS!"

I hope this answer helps.
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Hello Anela,

By "approach" do you mean "person-to-person" contact, or are you referring to your "advertising approach" in general?

If person-to-person, perhaps you're coming across too strong, or too weak, in your approach. Let the program speak for itself. If you're approaching them with a laptop or smartphone, introduce them to SFI by logging on to your homepage and allow them to listen to the President's, Gery Carson's, overview/presentation.
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Affiliate since: 03/28/2011, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Shamsina's 138 other Ask SC answers

Change your approach. Easier said than done, huh?

Well that is what your sponsor and co-sponsor is there for. Discuss with them on their methods. Explain to them yours. Maybe you can adopt their methods or maybe they can help to finetune yours.

Want more ideas? Try developing a2a friends. Look up the Top Enrollers in SFI. Discuss with them on how they can get so many. Modify if you don't have the resources they do.

I used to have SBuilder but I stopped because I thought the money would be better spent on TCredits (I have a limited amount every month). But this mean I would need to step up my own advertising efforts. I started slow, doing things thousands of others are doing. But now I managed to get new ideas from an a2a friend of mine. Am currently trying it out. Hope to get better in the next few months.

And good luck to you too in your advertising.
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Change your approach. Easier said than done, huh?

Well that is what your sponsor and co-sponsor is there for. Discuss with them on their methods. Explain to them yours. Maybe you can adopt their methods or maybe they can help to finetune yours.

Want more ideas? Try developing a2a friends. Look up the Top Enrollers in SFI. Discuss with them on how they can get so many. Modify if you don't have the resources they do.

I used to have SBuilder but I stopped because I
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Affiliate since: 12/06/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Elizabeth's 190 other Ask SC answers

The most logical thing to do is to stop with what you are doing and then take the time to learn different approaches.

Advertising is about trying a few methods and then see what works and what does not work, so if your approach is not working then do something different.

At this moment in time I would take a break and then go into IAHBE, Training area in the affiliate center and look at the sponsoring section to learn how to go about advertising SFI. I would also check the forum and ask SC for answers.

One of the things I learned when I was posting ads in the Groups on Facebook was that in the Social Book Marking sites you have to establish actual business relationships with people you meet, don't just put up ads and then expect people to sign up, or a fellow affiliate told me that Social Networks is about Socializing with people not just recruiting.

I took an ebay course about listing products that you sell I learned that you don't just describe a product but you actually have a conversation with people, you have to present it as something that you want to sell, you don't just list for the sake of listing.

So bottom line is to take the time to learn new ways to advertise and then try them out but don't be in a hurry or don't be so desperate to recruit people.

:) I hope this helps.

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The most logical thing to do is to stop with what you are doing and then take the time to learn different approaches.

Advertising is about trying a few methods and then see what works and what does not work, so if your approach is not working then do something different.

At this moment in time I would take a break and then go into IAHBE, Training area in the affiliate center and look at the sponsoring section to learn how to go about advertising SFI. I would also check the
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Affiliate since: 08/04/2013, Power Rank: 11 | Read Moira's 74 other Ask SC answers

Hello Anela,

The beauty of an online business is that you can experiment all you want until you get it right. If your current approach is not working, then try a different approach. There are many marketing aids and methods to choose from in the Marketing Center.

Moreover, you are not alone here at SFI, so take advantage of the fact that there are many people who are eager to help you, like your Team Leader, Co-Sponsor or a2a friends. You can also ask questions in the Forum and look for answers in the ASK SC section.

For even more information, you can search the web and visit different advertising sites to see what other marketers are doing to attract new prospects. Emulate the ones that best suit your purpose, but be creative: use graphics, humor and even anecdotes or testimonials to catch the attention of your prospects.

The most important piece of advice I can give you is: keep trying! You never know when an ad you posted months ago may suddenly work. And if all else fails, you can use the services of a reputable TripleClicks store to help you find new affiliates or acquire one of the two options offered by SFI: a PSAs To Go pack or an S-Builder Co-op unit.

Good luck!
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Hello Anela,

The beauty of an online business is that you can experiment all you want until you get it right. If your current approach is not working, then try a different approach. There are many marketing aids and methods to choose from in the Marketing Center.

Moreover, you are not alone here at SFI, so take advantage of the fact that there are many people who are eager to help you, like your Team Leader, Co-Sponsor or a2a friends. You can also ask questions in the Forum
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Affiliate since: 02/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Derek's 210 other Ask SC answers

If the approach you are using is not working then I would respectfully suggest that you change your approach.

You need to look at where you are advertising and the type of ads you are using.

There are so many places to advertise on the internet it is easy to think all you have to do is put the adverts out and someone will reply to them.

Try to match your advertising to the group of people the advert is going out to. Let's face it there is no reason not to sign up to a free program. The getting them in should be the easy part, it is the convincing them that they have joined a real business that to be most successful requires a little investment of both time and money that can be a little trickier.

Are you sure you haven't missed anything in the training that can help you with attracting new affiliates. If the worst comes to the worst I would suggest getting some PSA's to go or joining the S Builder if you are having trouble recruiting.

Speak to your upline, see if they are experiencing the same problems as you. If they are not then seek out some advice from them.

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If the approach you are using is not working then I would respectfully suggest that you change your approach.

You need to look at where you are advertising and the type of ads you are using.

There are so many places to advertise on the internet it is easy to think all you have to do is put the adverts out and someone will reply to them.

Try to match your advertising to the group of people the advert is going out to. Let's face it there is no reason not to sign up
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 302 | Read Mar's 582 other Ask SC answers

You come to a point where you have concluded that your approach in attracting new affiliates isn’t working. It’s time to analyze your approach to attract new affiliates. Write down your current approach and compare it with the points list below. Have you tried to implement the marketing methods found in the Marketing Center extensively?

What you should do:

- Approaching your warm market, people you know and know you.
How you present the TC Gift Cards or TC X-Card to family, friends or co-worker matters. Just telling them to check out your TripleClicks gateway or handing them the TC Gift/X-Card can be disastrous. Probably as a new networker you’re not prepared to handle their questions and objections. Instead of just telling them your new business opportunity, spend time finding out about their life. Ask them questions how they spend time with their families, about their jobs/business and how they’re planning for their financial future. You’ll be surprised to find out more about their life’s stress like working long hours to meet their needs, depriving their families or friends in spending time with them, downsizing in their companies or no money for vacations. From here you can present SFI/TripleClicks opportunity. You can ask them if they’re open to a possible solution and if they ‘re interested then you can present your business opportunity.

- Employ content marketing.
Create content that people will be attracted to and want to share with others. This is often referred to as Attraction marketing, which is informational and educational to your visitors/customers as they browse your SFI website/blog. What resource can you offer or skill that you have acquired in your years of experience with your SFI business that is valuable to your target prospects? Include articles, blog posts, testimonials and along with your own perspective to establish your own insight on the topic.

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You come to a point where you have concluded that your approach in attracting new affiliates isn’t working. It’s time to analyze your approach to attract new affiliates. Write down your current approach and compare it with the points list below. Have you tried to implement the marketing methods found in the Marketing Center extensively?

What you should do:

- Approaching your warm market, people you know and know you.
How you present the TC Gift Cards or TC X-Card to
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Joseph's 53 other Ask SC answers

Hi Anela,

This is quite big question to all affiliates here and some of them are facing this kind of problem and this can make them feel down. So, what you should DO at this time to make it working. You can use Thousand difference way in idea, tips or styles in how you motivate  or handle your downline and not to make them feel 50/50 and why not try the other way to offer something new as per below.

1: Training and personal development.
- Training and personal development is important as it stimulates new affiliates by making them learn new skills, and keeping them interested over a longer term.

2: Motivation.
-Contrary to popular belief, pay is not a contributory factor in your downline motivation. Of course it is an important factor for the affiliates when deciding to accept offer at a online marketing, but other than that it is not hugely important. Incentives are a great way to motivate your downline to achieve goals, and it becomes a reward for great achievements. 

3: Social contact is important for all of us!.
- People in open plan offices always perform better than people enclosed in their separate cubicles. Extracurricular activities such as in your team contest activities are a great way for your downline to interact outside the work environment, giving the chance to get to know each other better. This creates a better understanding between you and your downline, and can help prevent disagreements and conflicts. 

4: Affiliates participation and responsibility is hugely important!.
- If a person does not feel valued they may quickly lose interest, and the performance levels will drop! People like to feel that they are making a difference. This does not mean you have to adopt every idea they come forward with, but at least consider any suggestions put forward. Delegate responsibility to your downline, and they will feel a vital part of the organisation! Tell them what needs to be done, not tell them what to do! Empowering your downline to take decisions and carry some responsibility has a huge impact on job satisfaction!

5: Personal Challenge has been answered in point 4. 

6: A non pay incentive such as an extra day off, your downline or your affiliates of the month contest, etc is a great way to motivate a team without costing much money!.

7: Promotion is key!.
- Tell your downline that SFI and TripleClick promotes from within have a much higher Affiliates retention rate than companies who overlook their own affiliates and outsources candidates for supervisory/managerial position. Promotions also help build your downline loyalty, and are a great way to motivate a team to do better!.

8: Last but not the least, your downline appraisal and evaluation! Another very important thing for motivating and monitoring your team! This should be done every 6 months, or at least yearly, though some companies give mini-appraisals on a monthly basis. This gives your downline a chance to review their performance, praise good work, and address any shortcomings. Regular targets for improvement areas should be made and agreed upon. It is a vital tool for your downline to feel included in your team or your organisation. (This is what i am doing now)

You have some wonderful ideas already and I can add. One of the most rewarding incentives is "praise". Too often affiliates are criticized for something done wrong. Good affiliates that show on time do their job, don't complain need "encouragement" knowing their work and presence is appreciated. "Praise" three times more often than criticizing each week. 

Wow, this became a very long answer! lol! 
Hope this helped and all the best to you!
Good Luck!
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Hi Anela,

This is quite big question to all affiliates here and some of them are facing this kind of problem and this can make them feel down. So, what you should DO at this time to make it working. You can use Thousand difference way in idea, tips or styles in how you motivate  or handle your downline and not to make them feel 50/50 and why not try the other way to offer something new as per below.

1: Training and personal development.
- Training and personal development
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