Affiliate since: 06/27/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Olawale's 109 other Ask SC answers

Hi Olufolake, affiliate profile is used by SFI to provide you with TWO basic things:
(i) Tools to help you run a successful business.
(ii) Exact steps that is unique to you to help you build a successful business.

It is made up of questionnaire which provide series of questions related to most affiliates.
The answer you provide help SFI to offer unique personalize affiliate support to you. So you
can use the affiliate profile to help your PSAs to a good start in SFI. Generally, it is divided into
six segments: General Information, Prior Experience, Affiliate Business Strategies, Upline Leaders, Affiliate goals,
and Permissions.

The following are ways to
use affiliates' profile to the benefit of your affiliates:

1. Use the general information section to know the reason your affiliate is joining SFI, his primary language, and how he/she came into SFI.
- The primary language segment will let you which language to use in communication with your affiliate, or re-asign him/her.
- The reason for joining SFI is important so you know how to offer support and better motivation to him/her.
- If just joining SFI discuss the NMP advantage/package with him/her.

2. Use the Prior experience section to help as follows:
- If he/she has been in business before, which type of business, then assist him/her based on information provided.
- If own a physical store, advice on becoming an ECA.
- If he has been in network marketing before, he knows the rudiments and so easier to talk to.
- If he has business besides SFI advice on time management with his SFI business.
- Marketing method will let you know which SFI marketing methods will be best for him.
- Has he/she been a leader before?, advice him on becoming a team leader in SFI.

3. Use the business strategy information section as follows:
- Number of hours to devote to SFI talks about his availability. Advice based on this.
- Number of targeted affiliate he can personally recruit each month suggest to you to encourage him more if he has more numbers.
- What he needs most will suggest how you can support him/her. eg. training, advice him to go through SFI training materials.
- Use the marketing method to suggest best way to market his SFI business.
- Amount per month he/she can invest, let you if you can advice on taking standing orders.
- If he/she has a domain, advice on using it to sell his/her gateways.
- If he/she has a personal website, advice him/her to use it to market his SFI business.

4. Use the Upline segment as follows:
- Number of times he/she has communicated with you, if few, advice for more communication.
- Your affiliate rating of you is important. If below 4 then improve your support services to him/her.
- Requirement from sponsor - try to look into this and find a way to meet his business support needs.
- See how upline leaders are rated, and get a clue on affiliate satisfaction with his/her upline leaders.

5. Use the affiliate goals in SFI as follows:
- His biggest strength talks about his best personal character contribution to SFI.
- His planned commission should be used to encourage him to be more serious.
- If his SFI business is full-time then more support from you, and he can achieve more.
- His dream should be used to encourage him to be more serious .e.g $10,000 per month.
- What is his Power rank goals, encourage him to achieve it.
- His team leader goal should also be used to encourage him/her to do more in that line.

6. Use his Permission details to know who he is, extrovert or an introvert.
- Advice him accordingly.

So all the information provided will help you to know specifically, how to help your affiliates.

Happy Business Pal!
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Hi Olufolake, affiliate profile is used by SFI to provide you with TWO basic things:
(i) Tools to help you run a successful business.
(ii) Exact steps that is unique to you to help you build a successful business.

It is made up of questionnaire which provide series of questions related to most affiliates.
The answer you provide help SFI to offer unique personalize affiliate support to you. So you
can use the affiliate profile to help your PSAs to a good start in SFI.
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Affiliate since: 04/08/2016, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read George E.'s 80 other Ask SC answers

Lets expand on this a little bit because the Affiliate Profile is just one part of the Affiliate Snapshot we all receive when we sponsor a new PSA. From here you will also be able to see if he/she is logged in.

First is his/her name and knowing where they reside can be beneficial for different reasons. Knowing what time it is in their region will help with scheduling for online training sessions. Knowing his/her primary and secondary language will be important. You may have to resort to using translation tools. Above all else; "communication is key."

If you and your PSA both have Gmail it could prove to be beneficial. I always add them to my Google Plus Circle called "SFI Affiliates." And keep the chat open because you will be able to see if they are available to chat with you. One of my PSAs I just received from Bid and Build has contacted me after I followed these steps. He provided me his Skype ID and we proceeded over there and had a chat session. I also gained a new Facebook Friend. Now he is working and moving up on my Movers Page.

The affiliate profile is useless if your PSA does not log in or engage you in some form of communication. If that line of communication is open and he/she is engaging you you will be able to expand on their affiliate profile as more is shared with you about their background - Profession, Education, and Travels etc.

Once a bond and a trust is developed your PSA will be less likely to fold on you and SFI.

What's most important is your ability as a sponsor. Once you know their affiliate profile and have expanded on it via communications you will need to know where to direct your affiliate to receive the best guidance to overcome his/her deficiencies and achieve goals. You must be able to recognize your team members needs and have the knowledge and know how to provide them guidance or direction.

For the sake of illustration we will examine two areas your affiliate might be challenged or deficient. One area is when your affiliate is in need of changing his/her employee driven mindset to that of an entrepreneurial driven mindset. In such an instance you can go to the Forum and type "employee mindset" in the search and Wow! there you have what they need. Now all you need do is provide them that info.

A second challenge is your PSA may need help improving his/her writing skills. This is vitally important to the success of your team. Perfect your writing skills by answering Ask SC questions. You need to be an effective communicator. Don't resort to copy and paste (plagiarism) methods to replace your own deficiencies. Instead turn your weaknesses into your greatest assets. Read everything in SFI. Study the SFI Top Authors writings and visit the Forum for all the same reasons stated above. Always read the rules before proceeding.

Like planting seeds. You will need to enrich the soil and provide the right environment. All the conditions needed for your plants to take deep root and produce much fruit.
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Lets expand on this a little bit because the Affiliate Profile is just one part of the Affiliate Snapshot we all receive when we sponsor a new PSA. From here you will also be able to see if he/she is logged in.

First is his/her name and knowing where they reside can be beneficial for different reasons. Knowing what time it is in their region will help with scheduling for online training sessions. Knowing his/her primary and secondary language will be important. You may have to resort
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Hello, Olufolake Stephen Adams!

It is my understanding that one of the purposes of the Affiliate Profile is to help the sponsor know his affiliate and communicate with him efficiently.

This communication is highly encouraged by SFI. Two of the very first actions of the new affiliates for which they are highly rewarded with actions points are:

1. Completing their profile (75 points), and

2. Sending their SFI Commitment Message to their sponsor (50 points)

By completing the profile, the new affiliate clarifies his/her goals and help him/her focus on how to reach them

Sending the "Commitment Message to the Sponsor" open a two-way communication.

As I personally make it a must to send a welcome message as soon as the affiliate sign up, I eagerly wait for the commitment message and take a look at the Affiliate's VP Ledger.

When I acknowledge receipt of the commitment message, it is with tips based on the actions already competed by the new recruit, and what would be the most beneficial for them to do next.

I pay close attention to the deadline for Fast tract and advise the affiliate accordingly.

There are three important deadlines the new SFI Affiliate needs to be fully aware and work to meet them:

(a) the first 24 hours of the Silver Fast Tract

(b) the first ten days expiration of the Gold Fast Track

(c) staying above the "Green Line" and qualifying as a E365 Finalist.

Other areas in which to help the new PSAs are:

(i) the thorough work through the daily to-do-list, helping them avoid missing the new products added daily to Tripleclicks, the stream posts and the Ask SC questions. These are the areas where most new affiliates miss valuable points.

(ii) reading the daily launchpad lessons

However, it is also vital to go beyond the daily tasks and focus on the bigger picture.

Long term SFI success is based on sponsoring PSAs and ECAs, as well as selling Tripleclicks products and services.

The sponsoring and sales parts of the SFI business should be emphasized as early as possible.
I point this out in my very first tips to the new affiliates as well as the potential benefits of "Bid $ Build" as an easy and convenient way for getting PSAs.

This also opens the opportunity to introduce the idea of a Standing order (SO) to help the associate get Tcredits, earn MRP. and start using the auctions with all their features for team builder.

To truly bring about the "Big picture" in the communications between sponsor and affiliates, the sponsor has to have a good knowledge of the affiliate's profile, their goals and their accomplishment both outside of SFI and their first activity with SFI.

This will help the sponsor see opportunities to help the affiliate in what will the most beneficial to them,
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Hello, Olufolake Stephen Adams!

It is my understanding that one of the purposes of the Affiliate Profile is to help the sponsor know his affiliate and communicate with him efficiently.

This communication is highly encouraged by SFI. Two of the very first actions of the new affiliates for which they are highly rewarded with actions points are:

1. Completing their profile (75 points), and

2. Sending their SFI Commitment Message to their sponsor (50 points)

By
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Affiliate since: 08/06/2012, Power Rank: 254 | Read Ronilo's 408 other Ask SC answers

This is one of the most neglected part by sponsors who are helping their PSA become successful in SFI. So, thank you for asking this question.

When you look at the profile of your PSA you can see several tabs below it. All of those are useful tool on helping your PSA.

What I want to call your attention is the "Check List" Tab. Try to complete all those with in 10 days from the time your affiliates joined SFI. The main purpose of this checklist is to engage your PSA into conversation.

Then click on his VP ledger and see what else can he do from his to list. Try to assist him how to accomplish those tasks and earn point.

Then use the profile to send E-cards encourage, give tips and congratulate for his little and big achievements.

Through their profile you can also send him team message, specifically for him.

Use the notes in the profile to remind you of what to do next as you mentor him.

In other words, The PSA profile is your single page to mentor and coach your PSA individually. I hope all those who are reading this will use this great tool for sponsoring.



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This is one of the most neglected part by sponsors who are helping their PSA become successful in SFI. So, thank you for asking this question.

When you look at the profile of your PSA you can see several tabs below it. All of those are useful tool on helping your PSA.

What I want to call your attention is the "Check List" Tab. Try to complete all those with in 10 days from the time your affiliates joined SFI. The main purpose of this checklist is to engage your PSA
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Affiliate since: 11/14/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read VIVEK KUMAR A's 129 other Ask SC answers

First and foremost the affiliate’s profile provides you the ingredients to make a rapport with the affiliate by sending them the customized Welcome message. This when communicated in personalized manner breaks the ice between you and your PSA.

Once the communication is open and is two ways, you can start sending mails related to their training and that brings growth to them.

A step-wise plan devised based on their profile information can help them get better understanding and clear their vision of their personal growth at SFI. This one to one approach would strengthen your relationship with them and in turn based on your experience and wisdom they would get an ideal start that would lead them to success at SFI.

Cheer their success and yours, too.

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First and foremost the affiliate’s profile provides you the ingredients to make a rapport with the affiliate by sending them the customized Welcome message. This when communicated in personalized manner breaks the ice between you and your PSA.

Once the communication is open and is two ways, you can start sending mails related to their training and that brings growth to them.

A step-wise plan devised based on their profile information can help them get better understanding
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Affiliate since: 07/26/2007, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Williams's 638 other Ask SC answers

To help a PSA get off on the right start I highly recommend that you review the affiliate's profile with them. Be sure to ask clarifying questions as well as new questions about different aspects of the affiliates profile. This is effective because it shows your affiliate that you are in touch with their experience level and you are willing to guide them based on where they are. Building rapport goes a long ways to building an effective and active affiliate. Involvement is the key so don't leave your PSAs to their whits - guide them. Remember always to work with anyone that is willing to reach out to you and turn none of the others away because they delay action.
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To help a PSA get off on the right start I highly recommend that you review the affiliate's profile with them. Be sure to ask clarifying questions as well as new questions about different aspects of the affiliates profile. This is effective because it shows your affiliate that you are in touch with their experience level and you are willing to guide them based on where they are. Building rapport goes a long ways to building an effective and active affiliate. Involvement is the key so don't leave
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Dear Olufolake,

In the Affiliate Profile, you get some details on your affiliate’s general information, his/her prior experience, business strategy and goals. These four areas are detailed into several small items which you can use them as a guidance to motivate or help your PSA out.

Your affiliates are considered new to an online marketing or not by studying his/her prior experience. You need to work harder if he/she never operates any business or never gets involved in a network marketing. Guide him/her to finish up intermediate actions to accumulate AVPs. Even more assistance must be offered if the PSAs have problems in terms of finance ( looking at his/her business strategy ).
That means he/she has to work harder to do sponsoring because money investment is not within his/her capability. Here you can offer him/her your SFI coop share as part of your ways to help him/her out. Of course you need to provide certain conditions with your offer.

If you get an experienced PSA in network marketing, own a website, is financially able to invest some amount of money, still you need to motivate him/her so that he/she has 100% confidence in SFIMG.

Making a good start off means he/she has a good foundation in the business. Hopefully, you will get a successful PSA and also a great team.

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Dear Olufolake,

In the Affiliate Profile, you get some details on your affiliate’s general information, his/her prior experience, business strategy and goals. These four areas are detailed into several small items which you can use them as a guidance to motivate or help your PSA out.

Your affiliates are considered new to an online marketing or not by studying his/her prior experience. You need to work harder if he/she never operates any business or never gets involved in
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Affiliate since: 07/16/2008, Power Rank: 521 | Read Olusola's 92 other Ask SC answers

Affiliate Profile is a questionnaire every new Affiliate completes after joining SFI. It reveals General info, Prior business and marketing experience, business strategy for SFI, Communication with Upline and goals and aspirations of the new Affiliate.

A critical consideration of these data available to the Sponsor is a wealth of revelation that can be harnessed for coordinated follow up to get the PSA to a good start in SFI.

"How can I use a PSA's Affiliate Profile to help him or her get off to a good start and become successful in SFI?"

First consider his or her General Info. Considering how he/she got to know SFI. Is it through Website ad or article, Search engine, friend or associate etc A person who got to know SFI through Search Engine can reveal his interest in earning online. His advertisement could be developed around that. A man who got to know SFI through Social media or friends and associate reveals such a person could be trained to use social media for advertising.

Secondly, Prior business experience (If he has that) should be used to teach him diligence, patience, perseverance and commitment in SFI. When he comes into SFI with a previous mlm experience, then you know you don't need to start from the basics of marketing. If otherwise, you know you need to take him through the rudiments of prospecting, mentoring and duplication.
Also, marketing methods he has had previous experience with would guide you on your training about advertising of SFI

Furthermore, you need to consider the PSA business strategy and commitment to SFI business. the number of hours he intends to devote to SFI, his willingness to invest in advertising, the number of PSA he intends to sponsor, what he considers most important to his success at this time etc reveal so much you can leverage for your training and duplication. When he says he needs more training, then you offer to coach him. If he says he needs more money, guide him on how to generate money in SFI - retail sales, PSA commissions etc.

Beside, the openness of the PSA to you and your communication would help to know how to assist him. You need to work to gain the confidence of secretive and lone-ranger type of PSA and be always there for the open minded.

Finally, a man's vision drives him. Considering the goals the Affiliate has set for himself shows you to an extent the kind of drive he has. For people who don't follow through on their goals, you need to use this to motivate him. When the man is moving towards his goals you need to propel him forward with incentives and information.

Really, PSA's Affiliate Profile can be profitably used to help them get to a good start and become successful in SFI.

Happy mentoring!





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Affiliate Profile is a questionnaire every new Affiliate completes after joining SFI. It reveals General info, Prior business and marketing experience, business strategy for SFI, Communication with Upline and goals and aspirations of the new Affiliate.

A critical consideration of these data available to the Sponsor is a wealth of revelation that can be harnessed for coordinated follow up to get the PSA to a good start in SFI.

"How can I use a PSA's Affiliate Profile to
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Affiliate since: 01/13/2006, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Michael's 101 other Ask SC answers

Hello Olufolake,
This is the first thing I ask my new team members to complete, their profile. This helps me to help them.

Use your team members profiles to monitor progress and understand their skills and goals. You should also find their contact details here so you can follow up with them. Be aware that if you send them a message through the SFI system they will not see it unless the sign in to their account. It is much better to send them an email or call them on the telephone.

The affiliate profile page is also the place to send your personal welcome message from. You can set this up to send the same welcome message to all your new PSAs or you can write an individual message to each affiliate. You will find this at the bottom of the profile.

The link to their VP Ledger also allows you to see where they are up to when they start and you can identify areas where they can earn more VP.

The affiliate profile is your first step to KNOWING your team members. Do not stop there. Keep in contact with so they are engaged with you.

Have a nice day
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Hello Olufolake,
This is the first thing I ask my new team members to complete, their profile. This helps me to help them.

Use your team members profiles to monitor progress and understand their skills and goals. You should also find their contact details here so you can follow up with them. Be aware that if you send them a message through the SFI system they will not see it unless the sign in to their account. It is much better to send them an email or call them on the telephone.

The
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Affiliate since: 03/16/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Caroline's 111 other Ask SC answers

Using a PSA's profile will tell you quite a bit about your PSA and his/her previous business experience. I think one of the most useful things learned from the profile is the amount of time and or money your PSA has available to invest.

You can advise how to wisely use that time to the best advantage and likewise what would be the best use of perhaps limited funds. If they say they have no money to invest, you know not to push them, even gently, to set up a Standing Order, but can work out a different strategy for that PSA to grow his business using free advertising methods and lead generating techniques.

If your PSA says he is comfortable in speaking to strangers, or has had experience in leadership, then you can suggest more personal forms of advertising than if he says he would be uncomfortable in such a situation.

On the other hand, to be successful, one needs to get out of one's 'comfort zone' and so knowing that a PSA is uncomfortable in a particular area can be the area in which you can provide specific training to help him overcome that limitation.

I hope these ideas help you to relate to your PSAs and guide you in the best ways to help and nurture them.
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Using a PSA's profile will tell you quite a bit about your PSA and his/her previous business experience. I think one of the most useful things learned from the profile is the amount of time and or money your PSA has available to invest.

You can advise how to wisely use that time to the best advantage and likewise what would be the best use of perhaps limited funds. If they say they have no money to invest, you know not to push them, even gently, to set up a Standing Order, but can work
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