Affiliate since: 03/31/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Tom and Diana's 69 other Ask SC answers

Can you count the stars in the sky? Can you count the grains of sand at the seashore? Of course not and the same holds true for the number of Internet money making schemes out there that promise something for nothing.

It seems that most people are on a constant search for that elusive "make millions just for signing up" deal. The promises made are so enticing and inviting that it becomes nearly impossible to see it when you finally find the real thing.

I am the perfect example. I am a third timer here at SFI. The first time I joined was in 1999. Yes, I was there close to the beginning. Then I got sucked away by some fast talking, self professed "guru." Then I came back, tail between my legs, in 2006 for about a year. Once again something else seemed better. Now here I am back again and I finally GET IT! --- after a full year of inactivity. My sponsor never gave up on me and I thank God for that every day. It's my business and I'm in it for the long haul.

So the answer to your question is: It takes the simple combination of a desire to succeed and a realization that a business does not build itself (especially not overnight) and certainly no one else is going to do it for you -- no matter how much you pay them!!! And if you never lose faith, some of those inactive ones just might surprise you some day.
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Can you count the stars in the sky? Can you count the grains of sand at the seashore? Of course not and the same holds true for the number of Internet money making schemes out there that promise something for nothing.

It seems that most people are on a constant search for that elusive "make millions just for signing up" deal. The promises made are so enticing and inviting that it becomes nearly impossible to see it when you finally find the real thing.

I am the perfect
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Affiliate since: 10/10/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Darlene's 9 other Ask SC answers

In my opinion, there are numerous reasons why affiliates become inactive shortly after joining SFI.

The main reason is probably bad referral links. For example, some company tells them they will get such and such free if they complete three or four of some type of other offer. The potential affiliate then chooses to sign up for SFI just to complete this task but isn't really interested in SFI. I'm sure you've seen things like this on the internet.

A second reason is curiosity. Many people will sign up just to see what it is about and if it will work for them. They may think it sounds too easy and must be a scam. They may even search the internet for "SFI scam" and they will find unhappy affiliates who have posted negative comments about SFI and claiming them to be a scam. Usually this is because they didn't work the program and weren't successful, so they blame it on SFI.

Other times it's simply lack of motivation. Think about New Year's Resolutions. Probably half of the women around the globe made a New Year's resolution to lose weight. They will hit it hard and lose some weight the first few weeks or maybe even the first few months but then the excitement wears off, the results are coming too slowly, and they give up. Persistence is the key for them to achieve their goal but they don't have a winning attitude; the pessimist will quit before they can ever achieve their goal. The exact same scenario as above happens to affiliates but instead of a diet, they are working SFI and then losing their excitement after not seeing huge results after a few months.

This is probably just the tip of the iceberg, but I hope that helps.

Thanks!
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In my opinion, there are numerous reasons why affiliates become inactive shortly after joining SFI.

The main reason is probably bad referral links. For example, some company tells them they will get such and such free if they complete three or four of some type of other offer. The potential affiliate then chooses to sign up for SFI just to complete this task but isn't really interested in SFI. I'm sure you've seen things like this on the internet.

A second reason is curiosity.
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

This is a good question.There are many answers.

They may have been just looking.Someone may have paid them to click on it.

Maybe they never did this kind of business before and have not even mastered
the simple business skills.

There are millions of new business sites each year.90% fail the first year,But new ones keep popping up daily.

Most people are looking for fast money.They do "pay to click" and "get paid once for finding new members" sites.

Some even want paid for doing their lessons!

My opinion ? The biggest reason is that they think by using up all those precious action points on the V.P.Ledger,they will get paid as a BTL!

Just take a look at the growth tab on the TO Do List. Most of the new Leaders are here just
a month or two.

As their sponsor,you should let them know it takes two months to be an EA2.They need 5 active EA2"s to get paid as a BTL. Send a nice e-card."Here to help".
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This is a good question.There are many answers.

They may have been just looking.Someone may have paid them to click on it.

Maybe they never did this kind of business before and have not even mastered
the simple business skills.

There are millions of new business sites each year.90% fail the first year,But new ones keep popping up daily.

Most people are looking for fast money.They do "pay to click" and "get paid once for finding
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Affiliate since: 02/08/2020, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Michael's 202 other Ask SC answers

Hi Alvin!
There many reasons that causes this problem. Many affiliates will answer according to their experiences. I will answer according to mine.
**As we are here, we come from different backgrounds. Some people believe in quick/easy cash. When they don't get quick/easy cash, they quit. Some are lazy to read, if they have to log in and read everyday, they quit. Some don't have money for Standing orders or to make a purchase to get SVPs. Some have problems with Debit/Credit Cards. Those are some of the reasons that causes people to quit.
The main reason I see is lack of knowledge. Some of our Team Leaders lack knowledge about SFI. When they join SFI, they collect the VPs from the training and qualify as EAs within a short period of time. Others have money. They collect the VPs from the training and make Standing Orders or buy somethings and qualify as PTLs, STLs, GTLs, etc. within few days. After that, they don't bother going back to read their training.
This people are blank about SFI. They need guidance themselves. When they get PSAs or CSAs like the ones I mentioned above(**). They can't help them, motivate, guide, etc. That is why sometimes you find new PSAs who are lucky, who did manage to get to the forum asking questions like; where to start/how to make points/how to be an EA, etc.
Again, this quick team leaders, get discouraged for not being able to maintain their ranks because they don't have active teams. Then they end up quitting SFI.
If we can get team leaders who understand SFI and can be awesome sponsors and help their PSA/CSA, the number of affiliates who become inactive shortly after joining SFI will be reduced. SFI has many ways to generate money. The good team leaders will guide their PSA/CSA on how to remain EA without paying extra cash or with minimal cost, etc.
I hope this will help.
Thank you.

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Hi Alvin!
There many reasons that causes this problem. Many affiliates will answer according to their experiences. I will answer according to mine.
**As we are here, we come from different backgrounds. Some people believe in quick/easy cash. When they don't get quick/easy cash, they quit. Some are lazy to read, if they have to log in and read everyday, they quit. Some don't have money for Standing orders or to make a purchase to get SVPs. Some have problems with Debit/Credit Cards. Those
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

It might have something do with the way we advertise.

Do not get me wrong, it is important to get the word out and letting the world know they should join the great company SFI is. In fact it is the best opportunity. But, you have to work realy hard, every single day. You have to learn an overwhelming lot only to get started. Day in day out you have to stay focussed, study, grow, keep on top of everything.
It is a business, you have to own this business.
And from the way a lot of advertising is done people have no idea that they realy have to work and to invest time and more time and money to be succesfull.

So, they look at the realy beautifull ads we make and get enthusiastic. They sign up. And then, oh boy, then comes the disappointment. They have to work their way up !
That might be the reason why they immediately become inactive.

Should we change our ads?
I don't know yet. I recently started trying all kinds of new content in my ads with less promises and more emphasis on the real job and the hard work in combination with the great opportunities.

Maybe with more realistic ads we get less people to sign up, but more workers signing up who realy love to work with us in our teams.

Hope this helps.



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It might have something do with the way we advertise.

Do not get me wrong, it is important to get the word out and letting the world know they should join the great company SFI is. In fact it is the best opportunity. But, you have to work realy hard, every single day. You have to learn an overwhelming lot only to get started. Day in day out you have to stay focussed, study, grow, keep on top of everything.
It is a business, you have to own this business.
And from the way a
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Jennie's 147 other Ask SC answers

I will start with myself and what could have stopped me when I signed up.
The person is pursuing other opportunities at the time and SFI seems too complicated. Too much stuff to navigate while another company has much less. For someone who cannot communicate in English this could be a "Skip This One."
What is not known at this time is that there is a lot to navigate because there is a lot of opportunities and resources to earn.


Other reasons:
-Not interested in affiliate marketing, thought it was something else.
-Don't understand the concept, the points system and how money can be made. If 1VP was replaced by $0.01 we may see more active people.
-Too much computer work involved
-Lack of support from family and friends.

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I will start with myself and what could have stopped me when I signed up.
The person is pursuing other opportunities at the time and SFI seems too complicated. Too much stuff to navigate while another company has much less. For someone who cannot communicate in English this could be a "Skip This One."
What is not known at this time is that there is a lot to navigate because there is a lot of opportunities and resources to earn.


Other reasons:
-Not
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Affiliate since: 08/11/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Malathi's 18 other Ask SC answers

Thanks for the question and i can put myself as the best example for the inactive one.
Because after joining SFI it takes some time to read and understand the given information.
And we have a lot here to learn and implement it to one's success.
As we have a proverb that "All the fingers of a hand are not one and the same". As the same all the ones who are signing up won't be interested in reading the total lessons given here to continue on work. So, they won't be able to proceed further and they became "Inactive".
We "as the sponsors" have to motivate them by our frequent emails and messages through stream. With these actions we can bring them on the track.
To the success of one and all.
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Thanks for the question and i can put myself as the best example for the inactive one.
Because after joining SFI it takes some time to read and understand the given information.
And we have a lot here to learn and implement it to one's success.
As we have a proverb that "All the fingers of a hand are not one and the same". As the same all the ones who are signing up won't be interested in reading the total lessons given here to continue on work. So, they won't be able to
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

This may be the most often discussed question in the forum. Nobody can speak for certainty and for every individual, however, the most common reason would probably be that SFI is simply not what they envisioned.

Have you ever seen a billboard, or newspaper ad for a new store, only to visit and be very disappointed? When we see an ad they are designed to appeal to the eyes and the imagination. What plate of food ever looks the same on the table in front of you as it did in the menu picture?

Some are overwhelmed with information, with the multitude of tools and training, and flood of messages telling them what they need to do. Others don't see a big check the first month and can't see far enough down the road where the wealth is found.
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This may be the most often discussed question in the forum. Nobody can speak for certainty and for every individual, however, the most common reason would probably be that SFI is simply not what they envisioned.

Have you ever seen a billboard, or newspaper ad for a new store, only to visit and be very disappointed? When we see an ad they are designed to appeal to the eyes and the imagination. What plate of food ever looks the same on the table in front of you as it did in the menu picture?

Some
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Affiliate since: 07/25/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read KUMAR's 52 other Ask SC answers

SO many affiliates become inactive shortly joining SFI is because
1.They will not read all reading materials like launch pad,getting started. They read them for point sake only.
2 . They will work all the free points within a few days of joining. Aftermath they will not have any free points.
3. They will also hesitate to invest even to buy a few t credits.
4. They will not be in touch with their sponsors as they will hesitate to get help from them.
5. Over and above all some people join for the sake and they don't even log in daily
These are the some of the reasons.
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SO many affiliates become inactive shortly joining SFI is because
1.They will not read all reading materials like launch pad,getting started. They read them for point sake only.
2 . They will work all the free points within a few days of joining. Aftermath they will not have any free points.
3. They will also hesitate to invest even to buy a few t credits.
4. They will not be in touch with their sponsors as they will hesitate to get help from them.
5. Over and above all
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Affiliate since: 11/22/2014, Power Rank: 99999999

There are so many online business opportunities being offered. Many new affiliates fill out forms to join and really have no idea of what they are joining. New affiliates are also often in the process or habit of signing up with several offers at once and often don't even follow through nor confirm their email or registration.

Now a days it seems that most all of us are running around with our heads cut off preforming several tasks and functions. Not to mention the millions that suffer from "ADD" Attention Deficit Disorder.

So, the above are the majority of those that join SFI. Many of which do not have a personal relationship established prior to joining. These New Joins often join on a whim after seeing an ad. Curious enough to fill out a form. But, with no commitment or urgency in following through.

In short, many like the idea of the possibility of earning extra income online. However, there are just a few that are willing to put forth the time, effort and follow through to accomplish this.

You must learn to accept this reality and just be ready to work with those that are ready and willing to work with you.

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There are so many online business opportunities being offered. Many new affiliates fill out forms to join and really have no idea of what they are joining. New affiliates are also often in the process or habit of signing up with several offers at once and often don't even follow through nor confirm their email or registration.

Now a days it seems that most all of us are running around with our heads cut off preforming several tasks and functions. Not to mention the millions that suffer
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