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

I can think of more, but these are the ones that turned me off when talking to other network marketers before I joined SFI.

We can avoid it when talking about SFI to prospects.

Showing over-enthusiasm and eagerness, you start to ramble on and talk about the huge potential of SFI and how many people around the world are in it, you will start to sound like a used-car salesman!

That’s guaranteed to make you prospects lose interest and stop listening to you.

Another turn-off is showing off and seeming smart by mentioning your accomplishments as an SFI Affiliate. Who cares if you are a Bronze Team Leader, Silver Team Leader, Gold Team Leader or Platinum Team Leader? It is a big NO! NO! to mention your rank, your prospects have no idea what you’re talking about.

Just be normal and friendly, and simply honest when talking about SFI/TC.

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I can think of more, but these are the ones that turned me off when talking to other network marketers before I joined SFI.

We can avoid it when talking about SFI to prospects.

Showing over-enthusiasm and eagerness, you start to ramble on and talk about the huge potential of SFI and how many people around the world are in it, you will start to sound like a used-car salesman!

That’s guaranteed to make you prospects lose interest and stop listening to you.

Another
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Thanks for this question.

After joining SFI, normally we aim to introduce our Family Members, Friends, etc.

We try to it with the simple reason - we enjoy good relationship & rapport with them.

Naturally, our aim should to maintain the relationship in tact. We cannot compromise on relationship and friendship just for the sake of introducing them to SFI Business.

Such being the case, we should be very careful when we try to speak about SFI business.

We should not mislead any one by:

1. Indicating directly or indirectly that SFI is an over night rich program;
2. Investment is not at all required;
3. Just by signing in one can make earnings;
4. No need to spend lot of time every day;
5. No need to introduce any one;
6. Team Building is not required;

If we try to do any of these then that will turn out to be the biggest reason for that person to move away from not just SFI but you as well.

On the other hand, we can be frank, honest and share our achievements with them. We can explain all about SFI, its compensation plans, support system etc. By doing these any one will be inspired to know more about SFI. It is precisely that time that we can request them to do a "sign up and see for themselves ".

This is how I have been able to introduce some of my closest friends.

Conclusion:

1. Honesty is the best policy.
2. Friendship and relationship are to be respected & not to be compromised under any
circumstances.
3. The Thumb rule is: Some will, some will not, so what? Next!!

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Thanks for this question.

After joining SFI, normally we aim to introduce our Family Members, Friends, etc.

We try to it with the simple reason - we enjoy good relationship & rapport with them.

Naturally, our aim should to maintain the relationship in tact. We cannot compromise on relationship and friendship just for the sake of introducing them to SFI Business.

Such being the case, we should be very careful when we try to speak about SFI business.

We
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Affiliate since: 07/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Annie's 9 other Ask SC answers

For me, the biggest turn-off is :

* when you try pushing too much when you start talking to a prospect about SFI. I think it is better for them to get curious about it so they will want to know more.

Giving free informations at the beginning will give them doubts about the business because they will fell like you are scaming them or obligate them to join. You are giving only the AWESOME aspects about this business because YOU want them to join.

The best way is to let them know some of the less shining part of this busines, like the long-term process( not get-rich-quick scheme) but that you are successful because you work hard and take the time to fully understand the program.

It is a way to find people that will be ready to work and want to learn. Learn the program , learn the business and follow you because you will guide them.


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For me, the biggest turn-off is :

* when you try pushing too much when you start talking to a prospect about SFI. I think it is better for them to get curious about it so they will want to know more.

Giving free informations at the beginning will give them doubts about the business because they will fell like you are scaming them or obligate them to join. You are giving only the AWESOME aspects about this business because YOU want them to join.

The best way is to
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Affiliate since: 07/05/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Lazar's 69 other Ask SC answers

When meeting new prospect,most commonly question (if not first) is - what is it about?You should choose the words about explaining them.


Before anything,I must tell you that it ALL depends from person to person.
For one the turn-off factor will be that this is an American based company (believe or not,I met some persons who look everything through "political" glasses,and you know it's a fact that American government is involved in many conflicts around the world;and there's no way you can explain them anything after they hear it's "American company"),and for other it can be "turn-on" (for some America is a rich country,and working for American based company is a great thing).

See,it depends from person to person.
But OK,I'll try to present you some general turn-offs from my experience.


First off,tell no lies.They should get right picture of what is SFI about.If you're telling them something that is not like that,you may gain advantage in the beginning (get signed them as your members).But when they find out - you'll loose all their respect for you.Even if you afterwards explain them all in right way,because of that cardinal mistake you'll loose them.


Secondly,try to avoid speaking about real income in the first month(s).For most of the people I spoke with it was not-so-positive side.Since most of them have their regular jobs,and regular salary,and when they compare it with first month in SFI - many found it disappointing.Ofcourse,once again,you should not lie them and promising "millions" (even thou they can go,theoretically speaking,Platinium leader in the first month - if they wish so).I found it better to tell them that the income may vary from few dollars to few hundreds dollars,depending on how much they are working (the more the bigger,it's logical).That kind of answer usually satisfy them.


Thirdly,words "multilevel marketing" (MLM) may sound "strange" (not to use word "bad") in other's ears.Maybe to try to avoid it such phrase while talking about SFI.Because,some people already some kind of contact with MLM and a bad experience:they see it only as a way that someone else (you) wants to earn money on them.I know this is in fact MLM business,but not all people are introduced to what exactly is MLM.They have only bad experience to remind them.So better stay focused on other aspects of this job:no boss,no strict working time,holiday is whenever you wish so,possibility of making full-time business and residual income,etc.


Also,one advise:when facing someone who "knows everything about everything",who is mainly negative,who is ready to argue with you till the end of time - escape such persons and conversations about SFI with them.You're only loosing your time.
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When meeting new prospect,most commonly question (if not first) is - what is it about?You should choose the words about explaining them.


Before anything,I must tell you that it ALL depends from person to person.
For one the turn-off factor will be that this is an American based company (believe or not,I met some persons who look everything through "political" glasses,and you know it's a fact that American government is involved in many conflicts around the world;and
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

The biggest turn-off I can think of avoiding at all costs is lying to the customer.

Be honest. SFI doesn't have anything to hide and they are only getting better. If SFI is currently doing something that you think may affect the customer, let them know about it before they signup so they can be prepared.

I know investment is a subject that may be a turn-off for people, but you need to let them know that unless they are really good with sales they will need to invest. Like I said honesty is the best way.
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The biggest turn-off I can think of avoiding at all costs is lying to the customer.

Be honest. SFI doesn't have anything to hide and they are only getting better. If SFI is currently doing something that you think may affect the customer, let them know about it before they signup so they can be prepared.

I know investment is a subject that may be a turn-off for people, but you need to let them know that unless they are really good with sales they will need to invest. Like I
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Affiliate since: 10/01/2013, Power Rank: 551 | Read Aina's 157 other Ask SC answers

~You can have the most rewarding compensation plan in the World, the most talked about Product/s on the Planet, the most attentive Upline, but if you don’t know what your Prospect Really wants, none of that matters.~

This is the biggest turn-off. Not knowing what your prospect wants.
To avoid it, starts your conversation casually, observe and try to pick-up information regarding his/her needs;
1) What is he/she looking for specifically?
2) What’s is his/her/their budget?
3) When is he/she planning to start the business?
A simple Qualifying process will give you a better understanding of what each prospect or customer wants.

Other turn-off that I can think of are;

• Don’t lose sight of the goal - that you want them to join your team. Give them the quick and concise information about SFI, make it easier for them to understand what you/SFI are offering.

• No story telling. Tell them what they need and want to know (and not to bore them to death), as we know people have short attention spans, so minimize dragging things on.

• Not to over-exaggerate and make false promises of what one’s can get or do within a short time with SFI, such as promising instant cash upon signing, big paycheck in 1st month etc. You are well aware that these will not happen unless your prospect is willing to work and invest some money into their business in SFI. Just like any other business which needs big capital upfront, but small or none, in SFI.

When you invest money into your business, it definitely strengthens your commitment because it tends to create the thought, “Now I gotta make this business work!”

• You don’t need to convince anyone to join your business. Plenty of people are looking for real opportunity. Find them and determine IF you have something they already want. Separate those ‘really interested in your business’ and just the ‘curious’ ones, as the curious ones will always find a reason to say ‘i’m not interested’.

• Talk less and listen more. Listening to your prospects helps you to build better relationships with them. First it helps you get to know them. What they want. What their needs are. What their desires are. What problems they may be facing. What their goals are.
This is helpful information because it will help you solve their problems and tailor your message to each prospect. Also, it shows to the prospect that you have a genuine interest in them.

Finding the right prospects for your business saves you and them from engaging in uncomfortable conversations and increases the productivity of your business efforts. As a network marketer, make it your job to pique interest in people, so those who have a real interest, will ask you to give them more information.

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~You can have the most rewarding compensation plan in the World, the most talked about Product/s on the Planet, the most attentive Upline, but if you don’t know what your Prospect Really wants, none of that matters.~

This is the biggest turn-off. Not knowing what your prospect wants.
To avoid it, starts your conversation casually, observe and try to pick-up information regarding his/her needs;
1) What is he/she looking for specifically?
2) What’s is his/her/their budget?
3)
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Affiliate since: 07/10/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Charles's 66 other Ask SC answers

There are quite a number of things that people get hung up on when being introduced to SFI. A lot of people think MLM (multi-level marketing) is something illegal like a ponzi scheme or a pyramid. If you can't explain how money is made in the system when someone asks, or if you can't handle the question, "How much money are you making in the business?" you lose immediately. A lot of it has to do with your posture. If you come across as begging a person to join you, that doesn't come across as powerful or effective. Don't try to pretend you are anything you are not. If you don't know when to shut up, you can talk someone into the business and out all in the same sentence! If the conversation is all one sided, with you dominating all the talking, you are not listening and that can kill any deal. If you come across as unprofessional, and especially if you don't know or understand the basics of the business you are presenting, that is an instant turnoff.
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There are quite a number of things that people get hung up on when being introduced to SFI. A lot of people think MLM (multi-level marketing) is something illegal like a ponzi scheme or a pyramid. If you can't explain how money is made in the system when someone asks, or if you can't handle the question, "How much money are you making in the business?" you lose immediately. A lot of it has to do with your posture. If you come across as begging a person to join you, that doesn't come across
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ronelle's 268 other Ask SC answers

I would suggest giving them a thumbnail version of what is involved in becoming successful with SFI; never lie to them, but avoid over-stressing the daily time involved to properly learn the system, clear red tabs, advertise or prospect live for PSAs, support the ones you have, etc. This might frighten many people away if you tell them 2-3 hours/day.

I think it would be better to stress the benefits of the New Member Packs, becoming EA2, playing some of the games, and bidding auctions. Not to mention the fascinating store that is TripleClicks!!:) Most all the products you buy for your home can be found within the pages of the TC store, plus gifts, gadgets, e-books... Almost anything:))

Don't make them think of SFI/TripleClicks as "WORK", make them see the fun, adventurous aspect of it!!:))...


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I would suggest giving them a thumbnail version of what is involved in becoming successful with SFI; never lie to them, but avoid over-stressing the daily time involved to properly learn the system, clear red tabs, advertise or prospect live for PSAs, support the ones you have, etc. This might frighten many people away if you tell them 2-3 hours/day.

I think it would be better to stress the benefits of the New Member Packs, becoming EA2, playing some of the games, and bidding auctions.
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I can tell you what I wanted to hear when I signed up:
1) simple tips on how to be successful when doing a 'slow start' using free methods until income increases.
2) newsletter that includes stuff that's happening at SFI And TripleClicks and tips like why it's good to join in at the forum and ASK SC, promoting fellow ECA stores to help me find a place to start my transfer buying
3) Team Leaders that act like leaders: they're there to bring people together, talk about how to use the power of your thoughts to benefit the business, power of positive thinking, inspire and motivate their teams to go the top!!! PTL here we come! Meet me up here: this is what worked for me.

One of the bigger turn offs for me was the lack of real advice that actually worked. That's when I go back to Mr.Gery Carson's teachings, launch pad lessons to get what I needed. That's what they're there for!
Tip for giving advice: only tell others what has actually worked for you. If you don't know or unsure leave it alone and don't talk about it.
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I can tell you what I wanted to hear when I signed up:
1) simple tips on how to be successful when doing a 'slow start' using free methods until income increases.
2) newsletter that includes stuff that's happening at SFI And TripleClicks and tips like why it's good to join in at the forum and ASK SC, promoting fellow ECA stores to help me find a place to start my transfer buying
3) Team Leaders that act like leaders: they're there to bring people together, talk about how to use the
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

The most important reminder to yourself is to not "over talk" with prospects.

As we work to promote SFI to potential affiliates, possible ECA recruits, or even possible return customers to the TripleClicks store - do not over dot it when talking about SFI. People require us to listen to what they are looking for, what he/she struggles with, and what they wish to do in the near future.

When sales people "over talk" the customer, the customer will feel as if they are not valuable and not being heard thus will turn away and never return.

You can talk about anything when it comes to SFI but remind yourself that "over talking" will turn off prospects from joining SFI.

Recall how you feel when you are wanting to receive a service or purchase an item and the sales or customer representative "over talks" you...this is how prospects feel too.

Be a pro with SFI - don't "over talk" but talk about it.
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The most important reminder to yourself is to not "over talk" with prospects.

As we work to promote SFI to potential affiliates, possible ECA recruits, or even possible return customers to the TripleClicks store - do not over dot it when talking about SFI. People require us to listen to what they are looking for, what he/she struggles with, and what they wish to do in the near future.

When sales people "over talk" the customer, the customer will feel as
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