Affiliate since: 07/29/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Morena's 28 other Ask SC answers

In my opinion we should not stop anyone or slow down their progress. It is our duty to meet them with all the possibilities, with all PROS and CONS, advantages and disadvantages of specific steps.
If someone wants to progress fast and from the beginning started in a fast mode, I think that we should not slow them down, but encourage and help. Of course, our duty is to explain realistically all the possibilities and options, what they get with rapid progress and why it is not necessary to rush, but the final decision is on them. We are here to show them a way, but they choose how they want to travel.
In my experience, I have seen members who reach PTL in the first month and proceed maintaining high leadership status,building a nice team.. as well as those who have moved slowly, follow the suggested steps: EA, EA2 ... and yet, they give up.
All this is individual and depends on the person, on his goals, wishes and possibilities.

Although we always recommend a gradual, step by step improvement, I think that, the one who decided to start and progress faster, deserves our attention, help and encouragement. If he is ambitious, willing to learn and work,he will adopt all the necessary knowledge faster, he will apply more ,be dedicate more....
We have read lot of discussion about whether to encourage leadership without a team. In my opinion we should not force no one , but if we see in our PSA a will and desire to do the needed steps faster, and progress faster, certainly we should not stop them, but support and help them.
Of course, we must explain them they will not immediately have a team, VPs and earnings from the team, but will receive some share of CSA, will receive a bonus (after two months of leadership status), TCredits ... and with all that they can make the first profits and this can be a good incentive for further progress .
This is my opinion, and I do this way when happened to me (what a luck! ) to have some PSA that is ambitious and want to progress in a faster way.
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In my opinion we should not stop anyone or slow down their progress. It is our duty to meet them with all the possibilities, with all PROS and CONS, advantages and disadvantages of specific steps.
If someone wants to progress fast and from the beginning started in a fast mode, I think that we should not slow them down, but encourage and help. Of course, our duty is to explain realistically all the possibilities and options, what they get with rapid progress and why it is not necessary to rush,
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Affiliate since: 10/26/2013, Power Rank: 528 | Read Nafisa's 286 other Ask SC answers

I have been in this situation twice when 2 of my downlines started off on a very positive note and from EA to GTL and more recently one went from EA to STL.

Regrettably the one of EA to GTL left the program because she realized that she did not have an active team under her and therefore she felt she was working alone. She was looking to earn online and this did not happen because she did not have any workers under her. She spent more time getting anxious over why she did not make the income rather than spend time sponsoring affiliates.

With my 2nd downline, I had to stop him from becoming GTL because I explained to him that he would need to maintain his STL rank in the following month and unless he had an active team, he would need to work harder.

My answer is simple - yes advise your downline to slow down and explain to them the reason why. This is especially relevant when you have a new affiliate who has joined and becoming GTL is very easy with investment(s). However, understand that you must be willing to inject some of your resources to maintain your leadership level if you do not have an active downline.
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I have been in this situation twice when 2 of my downlines started off on a very positive note and from EA to GTL and more recently one went from EA to STL.

Regrettably the one of EA to GTL left the program because she realized that she did not have an active team under her and therefore she felt she was working alone. She was looking to earn online and this did not happen because she did not have any workers under her. She spent more time getting anxious over why she did not make the
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

No. In my opinion, you should never discourage your PSAs when they are determined to work. What I would do is explain in great detail to them, how the system works. You should send them comprehensive information on what happens when you do something.

For example, how you progress to EA, and then to EA2 and what the benefits are when you get there. Explain how you get to be a Team Leader and the benefits being a Team Leader brings to you.

It should then be up to the PSA to make their own decision as to how hard and fast they work. Bearing in mind that some of our PSAs are people with very little money and others are still in the workforce and can afford to work hard and fast.

Go through their activity list and work with them (not for them). Offer your help in every way but don't do it for them. Your PSAs should receive great encouragement from you as their Sponsor.

You can get a feel from the forms they filled in when they joined. They will say how much they can afford. Turn this into a positive light...not by telling them to buy this and that but tell them what you yourself buy...what you yourself do each week and the position it has led you into.

Computers are great and you can make up your own diary and email it to your PSAs so they can actually see what you are doing and how you got there. Put in dates and times and offer encouragement and help in every way.
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No. In my opinion, you should never discourage your PSAs when they are determined to work. What I would do is explain in great detail to them, how the system works. You should send them comprehensive information on what happens when you do something.

For example, how you progress to EA, and then to EA2 and what the benefits are when you get there. Explain how you get to be a Team Leader and the benefits being a Team Leader brings to you.

It should then be up to the
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Affiliate since: 11/01/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Julian's 27 other Ask SC answers

No. This is simply because if your PSA is doing well to achieve TL status that means he/she is building their business. Apart from month 1 and reaching that first default EA status from reading and connecting to SFI's resources you need to build your business via transfer buying through the setting up of an SO. With Tcredits being the main purchase your affiliate will be building at their own pace set by budget and time constraints. Using the TC portal can see them buying great products and selling them as a business or just using them as a talking point spreading the word (as it is designed) and they get PRMs the get PSAs, ECAs etc. The can buy team building products such as referrals, Co-op builders and websites all from in-house and they can also be advertising and marketing on their own.

So you see if an affiliate is striving for TL status they can never be doing it too fast they will be constrained by their own budgets and timelines but they will be building their business which in turn build their team and vice-verse. It is a win-win whenever you have PSAs who go for the bronze, silver, gold, platinum or diamond.
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No. This is simply because if your PSA is doing well to achieve TL status that means he/she is building their business. Apart from month 1 and reaching that first default EA status from reading and connecting to SFI's resources you need to build your business via transfer buying through the setting up of an SO. With Tcredits being the main purchase your affiliate will be building at their own pace set by budget and time constraints. Using the TC portal can see them buying great products and selling
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Dear Sandra,

Before I answer whether you should advise new PSAs to slow down and not qualifying as Team Leaders so quickly or not, I would like to classify the new PSAs into four categories:

i. Absolutely inactive PSAs. Of course these PSAs are not going to make any VPs because they just signed up and remain silent. You do not have to worry about them moving so fast but you have to worry about their reasons for an inactivity and solutions to overcome the problem.

ii. PSAs who are moving slow and steady. Thses PSAs are active at a moderate pace and improving. I think many of us like this type of PSAs. As a leader, you just need to inject them with some motivations regularly.

iii. PSAs moving fast but having little money to invest. During their first month in SFI, these PSAs are so excited and want to move forward as quickly as possible. Possibly they get PTL rank if they can complete daily, weekly, intermediate actions and read LaunchPads, at the same time do a few number of purchases.

I think we cannot blame them for being so fast and so excited. Just wonder when you are being offered a chance to win in E365 contest, get a Fast Track recognition and prizes, being above a green line, being on top of your class, and so on, would you just reject these valuable offers, whereas SFI itself does make these offers! Why would you ignore all that?

When they enter a second month and so forth, they for sure will have a difficulty to maintain that rank without performing huge purchases. So, here, the team leaders must play an important role to do a clarification about consequences of moving so fast without having downlines. Do not let these excited affiliates become demotivated if they cannot maintain their rank and if they still have not made any earning yet.

iv. PSAs moving fast, ready to invest a big amount of money and have an experience in internet marketing. These PSAs will move fast, attain PTL within a short period of time, do some purchases and also are capable of doing sponsoring since money and expertise are of no problem to them. They are fast learners, action-oriented, capable of motivating their downlines to also do duplication.

Why would you slow them down? Let them appreciate their rank as Team Leaders and you just need to encourage them to keep up with their momentum. Oh, how lucky the team leader is to have this type of personality.

So, in conclusion, as a team leader, you must be wise enough in observing your different PSAs’ tracks. As long as they move forward, fast or slow, guide them properly.


Thanks.
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Dear Sandra,

Before I answer whether you should advise new PSAs to slow down and not qualifying as Team Leaders so quickly or not, I would like to classify the new PSAs into four categories:

i. Absolutely inactive PSAs. Of course these PSAs are not going to make any VPs because they just signed up and remain silent. You do not have to worry about them moving so fast but you have to worry about their reasons for an inactivity and solutions to overcome the problem.

ii. PSAs
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Affiliate since: 07/25/2012, Power Rank: 387 | Read Fabrizio's 13 other Ask SC answers

No at all.

I qualified as PTL in my second month and I'd love to see all my new PSAs doing the same! :)

If you have the chance of having this kind of PSAs, for what reason should you slow them down?

What you ideally want for your team are people with no fear of doing things or making mistakes. They are the best example to follow and duplicate for all their future PSAs.

And that's all what this business is about: leading by example to create the best duplication possible.

What would you prefer to duplicate; a team of sleepy people who takes ages to achieve the next rank, or a dynamic, passionate and enthusiastic team built with people eager to achieve their goals as fast as they can? : )

We all have "The Plan" to follow: https://www.sfimg.com/the_plan

Why should we walk along that path if we can also run and arrive at destination much faster?

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No at all.

I qualified as PTL in my second month and I'd love to see all my new PSAs doing the same! :)

If you have the chance of having this kind of PSAs, for what reason should you slow them down?

What you ideally want for your team are people with no fear of doing things or making mistakes. They are the best example to follow and duplicate for all their future PSAs.

And that's all what this business is about: leading by example to create the best duplication
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Affiliate since: 06/15/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Judy's 6 other Ask SC answers

I have tried doing this and from experience it seems that they then lose the motivation to continue anyway. If it can be explained and understood from the very first conversation you have with them, it may work successfully, however it seems to put a stop to them ever trying again especially if they have gotten to Team Leader in the first month and then find they have to start over the next month without the benefit of having the once only actions on their VP Ledger.
I personally went up to Silver Team Leader in my first month and my sponsor never said a word, except that I should focus on building my team now. That seemed to work for me because for the next month I did struggle but I had a goal. Build my team and learn more about the business. So I will not advise my PSA to slow down anymore, rather keep advising them on the many ways to build their team.

Wishing for you great success!
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I have tried doing this and from experience it seems that they then lose the motivation to continue anyway. If it can be explained and understood from the very first conversation you have with them, it may work successfully, however it seems to put a stop to them ever trying again especially if they have gotten to Team Leader in the first month and then find they have to start over the next month without the benefit of having the once only actions on their VP Ledger.
I personally went up to
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Affiliate since: 07/07/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Victoria's 42 other Ask SC answers

Hi Sandra,

In my life I try not to rush anything except when I go somewhere. (I'm a really pokey eater but it's healthier to eat slow.) If I am pressed for time, I can be like a rocket.

New PSAs becoming Team Leaders early on is great for them - more (Second Home) CSAs and Tcredits, matching VP if they have EA2s on their teams...but are they ready for the responsibility? Are you ready to watch over them, guide, support and motivate them?

I think you have to know your PSAs somewhat before any of you want them as Team Leaders. Let's face it, a lot of affiliates want to make money, they want a team and they can't be bothered to log in and do their To-Do List everyday. Team Leaders? Not!

Personally, I wouldn't decide for any of your new PSAs whether they should become a Team Leader or not. When I want something in my life, when I have a goal, I go after it. I let nothing and no one stand in my way. You can not and should not want to stifle progress. You benefit, too. Stifling your PSA, just one, is like stifling yourself.

There is an added expense of being a Team Leader but I noted the benefits. If you really care if a new PSA is ready to be a Team Leader, ask your PSA. If they say "yes", support them 10,000%. That's my advice.

I hope I have helped you. Good luck!



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Hi Sandra,

In my life I try not to rush anything except when I go somewhere. (I'm a really pokey eater but it's healthier to eat slow.) If I am pressed for time, I can be like a rocket.

New PSAs becoming Team Leaders early on is great for them - more (Second Home) CSAs and Tcredits, matching VP if they have EA2s on their teams...but are they ready for the responsibility? Are you ready to watch over them, guide, support and motivate them?

I think you have to know your
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Affiliate since: 10/26/2010, Power Rank: 272 | Read Kay's 289 other Ask SC answers

I think we should advise our new PSAs to slow down and pace themselves. But we must do it carefully and tell them the "why" of that.

It is rare that we should ever want to stifle a new PSA's momentum and excitement as that could cause them to slow too much and never resume an active pace.

On the other hand, I became STL in the first few weeks of membership and then I had a hard time maintaining BTL for a while after that. In the second month we get paid for our first month and it is a let down. So many new affiliates stop working.

Instead, if we tell them how to do the red tabs, and to pace their To Do List so that they can maintain EA2 for several months, that will be encouraging that they will be able to reach their goal each month.

Throw in the fact that whatever they buy at TripleClicks will also help to stretch those To Do List VP will help them to even reach BTL at an earlier time. And to see an increase in their commissions.

Putting aside the question of being a Team Leader without having a team, there is an advantage to becoming a BTL early on. You get a good share of second home CSAs, the $10 first time reward for BTL and that badge. They are ready to show their prospects that they have the knowledge and talent to do this business. New PSAs do not want to be lead into a business by someone equally new as they are. They want experience.

I have seen lots of new STLs who, like me, sped through the To Do List and became STL in their first month of active membership. They got their name, if not their face, because they hadn't gotten their Profile pic done yet, on the New STL LeaderBoard and no one really notices it. And once you are there, you won't be put on when you really have earned the status because you have an active team to lead.

My important time wasn't that first time, early on, but when I really had worked for it and the points just added up to it.
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I think we should advise our new PSAs to slow down and pace themselves. But we must do it carefully and tell them the "why" of that.

It is rare that we should ever want to stifle a new PSA's momentum and excitement as that could cause them to slow too much and never resume an active pace.

On the other hand, I became STL in the first few weeks of membership and then I had a hard time maintaining BTL for a while after that. In the second month we get paid for our first
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Affiliate since: 05/18/2014, Power Rank: 99999999

That's a great question.

I believe you should not advise anyone against becoming a Team Leader at any point because there are great benefits that come with achieving any TL rank, like earning TCredits, second home CSAs, etc. which are good for anyone who understands SFI Compensation Plan and how SFI works and how to be successful in SFI.

With that being said, I would advice you to explain to your down-line that they need to study SFI, let them know that getting VersaPoints and maintaining a particular rank WILL NOT be as easy as it was in the month of joining. Explain what it means to be a Team leader and let them decide if advancing at an early stage will be good for them or not.

Anyone should strive to be a Team-leader, it will work out for the best if the sponsor does a great job at guiding a down-line

I hope this will help you
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That's a great question.

I believe you should not advise anyone against becoming a Team Leader at any point because there are great benefits that come with achieving any TL rank, like earning TCredits, second home CSAs, etc. which are good for anyone who understands SFI Compensation Plan and how SFI works and how to be successful in SFI.

With that being said, I would advice you to explain to your down-line that they need to study SFI, let them know that getting VersaPoints and
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