Affiliate since: 03/28/2011, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Shamsina's 138 other Ask SC answers

In my opinion, look into yourself. What would make you turn off?

Personally I would not want to receive daily emails from the same person, repeating something over and over again. Weekly is fine. Especially if it comes with good advice and information that I want to know.

Like how to make money with SFI, where to advertise, how to set up an SO, etc.

Have you kept all emails from your upline? I do. Periodically review them and think back. When you are a newbie, which emails do you find most helpful? Send the same type of emails to your team.

The slow starters will thank you for it. And the energetic ones in your team will definitely email you for more information.
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In my opinion, look into yourself. What would make you turn off?

Personally I would not want to receive daily emails from the same person, repeating something over and over again. Weekly is fine. Especially if it comes with good advice and information that I want to know.

Like how to make money with SFI, where to advertise, how to set up an SO, etc.

Have you kept all emails from your upline? I do. Periodically review them and think back. When you are a newbie, which
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Affiliate since: 06/09/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Olufolake 's 206 other Ask SC answers

Hi
This is what i do to support my team members without demanding too much or turning them off:
1. i try as much as possible to answer their pressing questions.
2. i encourage them to start building their team teaching them the importance of receiving residual and leverage income from the same
3. I teach them the ways of earning in SFI, so that they can be motivated without me needing to push them and i have been receiving results
4. I try to encourage them by showing them ways of maintaining their EA status without them spending much even though some of them want to spend more. I realized that when i do this they are more relieved of financial stress as i showed them how to go about it. i tried as much as possible to reduce cost for them. for example, one of my PSAs is about to qualify as an EA2 and he is very active. out of excitement he wanted to qualify immediately. from my genealogy, i realized that his PSAs had not been that active like him. so i saw it as a waste of money and i told him as such. i told him the number of TC required for him to qualify which was less than $10, teaching him the importance of waiting for the right time to buy the 125TC and that is when he becomes a Team Leader. i shared with him what he could do with that 125TC and what it could bring for him and that is through bidding. he was elated and i was glad that i could support my team without demanding from them.
Most of them are so eager to start buying,i always try to slow them down, most especially, if it could turn them off in the end and get them frustrated. i noticed that if an affiliate invests so much without much results for the money spent, it can push them or turn them off in the process
5. I try to help them to know the benefits of patronizing their store and the benefits therein including inviting others to patronize them
6. for as many as i see that spends so much on the internet and they are getting weary, i give them an incentive that pushes them forward, telling them the importance of investment in business
With all the above listed i have been able to support my team without demanding too much from them or turning them away, even though their decisions could have profit me and i teach my team to do the same letting them know the importance of making it easier for their team to succeed in SFI and they are duplicating it.
Lastly, i always instruct my team to ALWAYS go through the easiest way to help their affiliates as much as possible and that is, achieving success without investment or with less cost, that when it is inevitable should they encourage their team members to buy a product or a standing order
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Hi
This is what i do to support my team members without demanding too much or turning them off:
1. i try as much as possible to answer their pressing questions.
2. i encourage them to start building their team teaching them the importance of receiving residual and leverage income from the same
3. I teach them the ways of earning in SFI, so that they can be motivated without me needing to push them and i have been receiving results
4. I try to encourage them by showing them
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Williams's 638 other Ask SC answers

Never place demands on your affiliates but always make appropriate recommendations. A review of the ledger will give you an idea of the type of affiliate you are working with and you should gauge your response accordingly. Be visible for your affiliates and emphasize the goal - their goal.

A competition will provide just the right amount of motivation for the right affiliate. Keep your team updated on the status of the contest in the stream. What turns off your team is when you don't focus on their needs and you focus on your needs. Then you become clearly selfish and none of your affiliates will respect you. Good sponsors build rapport by offering value and quality to the business relationship. Go and do likewise and you will not turn them off but rather motivate and inspire them.
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Never place demands on your affiliates but always make appropriate recommendations. A review of the ledger will give you an idea of the type of affiliate you are working with and you should gauge your response accordingly. Be visible for your affiliates and emphasize the goal - their goal.

A competition will provide just the right amount of motivation for the right affiliate. Keep your team updated on the status of the contest in the stream. What turns off your team is when you don't
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Affiliate since: 11/08/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Johnny's 264 other Ask SC answers

Well I guess as long as we do not appear to be overly demanding or imposing or appear too aggressive or forceful or talk them down and appear to be more superior or smarter but instead just be yourself and stay sincere and passionate and offer bite sized tips, advice and suggestions Along the way and treat them as equals and business partners and friends and be a positive role model and mentor and put your money where your mouth is by becoming the best leader, sponsor and once they start seeing all your credentials and online success with SFI it becomes much easier to motivate them .

And I always stay open minded and stay in contact and constantly build rapport and touch base with fellow PSAs and offer what I can to support and motivate and reward those who are keen along the way so that we can leverage on each other's strengths to greater success and income altogether .

All the best and see you at the top.
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Well I guess as long as we do not appear to be overly demanding or imposing or appear too aggressive or forceful or talk them down and appear to be more superior or smarter but instead just be yourself and stay sincere and passionate and offer bite sized tips, advice and suggestions Along the way and treat them as equals and business partners and friends and be a positive role model and mentor and put your money where your mouth is by becoming the best leader, sponsor and once they start seeing
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Affiliate since: 03/16/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Caroline's 111 other Ask SC answers

This is tricky because people react differently. What one may consider as demanding may not be considered that way by someone else. I was a bit worried about that very thing with one of my PSAs. In the end I asked her to let me know if she felt I was being too pushy and she reassured me that, no, I wasn't and encouraged me to keep on contacting her and giving her more guidance as she needed 'pushing' to get the job done as she wasn't good at self motivation.

I think the safest way therefore is to actually ASK your PSA if they like or want your continued contact. I'm sure that if the person feels confident in understanding the business, and doesn't need your continued guidance, they will be happy to let you know. The important thing is to build good relationships in the beginning so that you are able to have friendly discussions about these topics without either party causing offence to the other.

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This is tricky because people react differently. What one may consider as demanding may not be considered that way by someone else. I was a bit worried about that very thing with one of my PSAs. In the end I asked her to let me know if she felt I was being too pushy and she reassured me that, no, I wasn't and encouraged me to keep on contacting her and giving her more guidance as she needed 'pushing' to get the job done as she wasn't good at self motivation.

I think the safest way therefore
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Affiliate since: 05/30/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Vongani Dennis's 8 other Ask SC answers

Florence, this is a difficult question to start with. Practically speaking, it's not wholly possible to mentor someone - in this case a new affiliate - without demanding too much. A person who enlists to SFI or any other business organization understands that business is an avenue of time-frames and deadlines. Take for example at joining...
As a sponsor you have to communicate to the new affiliate about the need to score 500VP within 24 hours for FASTTRACK. By that act you're in the act of demanding too much. Then as if that were not enough, you conscientise the PSA about E365 CHALLENGE and the need to beat THE GREEN LINE to stay IN CONTENTION. Then there is the question of RED TABS (DAILY ACTIONS) which demand about an hour of the affiliate. Then the LAUNCHPAD LESSONS, the CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION, WHITELISTING, UPLOADING OF PHOTO and COMPLETION OF PROFILE. You as sponsor also need to familiarize yourself with the newest developments such as FASTTRACK 2.0, et cetera.

To me, all this sounds demanding too much, and we need not feel apologetic about it because business in general is a demanding activity. That's why we are called entrepreneurs, meaning a class of people who are committed to devote a large chunk of their time, energy and resources for an activity that has the potential of generating profit.

Basically, I believe SFI, like any other business, is very demanding; and anyone who steps into it should be prepared to go the extra mile and shed off some of the habits that are generally time-wasting and unproductive.

Let me close by giving myself as an example. I have been going through the FORUM, thereafter came to ASK SC wherein I have rated 20 questions; after which I am now engaged with answering questions including yours. Thereafter I will be doing the DAILY ACTIONS, then visit the AFFILIATE MANAGER in the POWER TOOLS to view the progress and support needs of my TEAM MEMBERS (CSAs and PSAs). In the shebang I turned off the urge to watch a new DVD.

When I fuse off, I will not even have scraped the tip of the SFICEBERG. It's just too demanding because it's a lot of issues packaged together.

Off record, though, sponsors need to develop a tactful approach of motivating their downline to devour all these duties without feeling pressured or put off.
Hoping my harsh input is useful.
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Florence, this is a difficult question to start with. Practically speaking, it's not wholly possible to mentor someone - in this case a new affiliate - without demanding too much. A person who enlists to SFI or any other business organization understands that business is an avenue of time-frames and deadlines. Take for example at joining...
As a sponsor you have to communicate to the new affiliate about the need to score 500VP within 24 hours for FASTTRACK. By that act you're in the act of demanding
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Affiliate since: 02/08/2020, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Michael's 202 other Ask SC answers

Hi Florence,
The best way to support and motivate your team is to deal with each person separately. People are not the same. As a leader, you must know your team. Even if you sent them PSA Mailer, CSA Mailer, or Genealogy Group Mailer. You must also check their VP Ledgers and sent them individual messages according to their VP Ledgers. Support them and motivate them accordingly.
Also read the DO's and DONT's of how to be an awesome sponsor here: https://www.sfimg.com/Support/Solution?id=191295
I hope this will help you.
Thank you.
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Hi Florence,
The best way to support and motivate your team is to deal with each person separately. People are not the same. As a leader, you must know your team. Even if you sent them PSA Mailer, CSA Mailer, or Genealogy Group Mailer. You must also check their VP Ledgers and sent them individual messages according to their VP Ledgers. Support them and motivate them accordingly.
Also read the DO's and DONT's of how to be an awesome sponsor here: https://www.sfimg.com/Support/Solution?id=191295
I
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Affiliate since: 09/19/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Espy's 10 other Ask SC answers

The best way to support and motivate your team would be to use incentives. Example: buy Gift Cards and distribute to the top affiliate/s.

Other things to do:
1. Send motivational messages.
2. Let them know (often) that you are there to help them.
3. Go onto their VP Ledger and see if there are tasks that they are not completing. Example: if they are not doing the "Stream" tab, explain that they can edit 3 comments per week + click on the tab at the bottom of the page.

I hope this helps you with your venture.
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The best way to support and motivate your team would be to use incentives. Example: buy Gift Cards and distribute to the top affiliate/s.

Other things to do:
1. Send motivational messages.
2. Let them know (often) that you are there to help them.
3. Go onto their VP Ledger and see if there are tasks that they are not completing. Example: if they are not doing the "Stream" tab, explain that they can edit 3 comments per week + click on the tab at the bottom
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

How would you like to be supported by your sponsor?

Personally I sent out a weekly mail to all my PSA’s and CSA’s to remember them and refocus.

Sometimes I give them a challenge where they can receive TCredits or PSA’s, etc

I also try to send out a midweek mail to non-active PSA’s and CSA’s trying to encourage them to log in daily and complete the To-Do List

Affiliate since: 10/09/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Loreta's 20 other Ask SC answers

Hi Florence Miebach,



You are a leader, not a dictator. It's simple. Without demanding.
You lead them by your example and your achievements. When they need you be there for them. Appeared to them the possibilities, especially if they are new members. Daily read, learn (trust me there is always something to be learned) and follow all the news, that your help will be adequate.
Direct ways to help your PSAs that I know of are as follows:
- TCredits
- Reassign PSA
- CO-OP
- Gift Certificate

Open mind with warm words and support will do more than any demanding.
Be an awesome sponsor!
https://www.sfimg.com/Support/Solution?id=191295



Best Regards
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Hi Florence Miebach,



You are a leader, not a dictator. It's simple. Without demanding.
You lead them by your example and your achievements. When they need you be there for them. Appeared to them the possibilities, especially if they are new members. Daily read, learn (trust me there is always something to be learned) and follow all the news, that your help will be adequate.
Direct ways to help your PSAs that I know of are as follows:
- TCredits
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