Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Wayne's 236 other Ask SC answers

When I have been confronted with an upset affiliate stating that they are going to quit because things are not working out for them or that the return on their efforts are not paying enough, I will do my best to talk with them to find out where the real problem is.

I will then check the affiliates VP ledger and their personal profile. Usually I will find that the affiliates have never made a financial investment or I find out that they are logging in only once or twice a week.

I will explain to the affiliate in the best professional manner that I can about how a business (any business) needs investments of money and time in order to succeed. And that these investments must be on a continuous bases.

I will explain to them that if they had a sporting goods store in town – they would have to rent or build the store – pay for electricity, and many other assorted fees along with stocking the store with inventory to sell.

Then I would explain to them about the hours the store would have to be open so customers can come and buy the goods that you bought and put in stock. If you are closed half the time your store would fail.

Most successful businesses start out in the hole and it takes them 3 to 5 years to make enough income to make a profit.

At this present time only 2% of the world’s population share 98% of the world’s money and 98% of the people must share the left over 2% of the money. Now it is estimated that by 2018 that 99.9% of the world’s money will be in the pockets of only .1% of the world’s people and everyone else will have to share in the lousy .1% of what is left over.

At this time I let them know that I am on my way to being one of those 2% at the top and that you are welcome to come along with me – I will help you all I can but I will not carry your load or work your business for you – You must decide that success is what you want and that you are going to be committed until you succeed

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When I have been confronted with an upset affiliate stating that they are going to quit because things are not working out for them or that the return on their efforts are not paying enough, I will do my best to talk with them to find out where the real problem is.

I will then check the affiliates VP ledger and their personal profile. Usually I will find that the affiliates have never made a financial investment or I find out that they are logging in only once or twice
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Affiliate since: 08/29/2023, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Osaro's 206 other Ask SC answers

Many affiliates are discouraged for one reason or the other, prominent among those reasons are the urge to make quick money and lack of understanding of the business. However, when frustration for lack of success resulting in a likely decision to quit and its brought to the attention of the sponsor, then the sponsor may attempt to remedy the situation and make efforts to encourage the affiliate thus:

Tell the affiliate that this is essentially not a get rich quick business, so there is need to expect a gradual growth by systematically taking it in his stride and in the process try to develop a sound understanding of this business.

Tell the affiliated the need to have or develop a business mindset, instead of an employee mindset, because this is his business and thinking otherwise is not a motivation for success. This means he should consider success and failure his responsibility and that failure should not be an option, and quitters do not win.

Encourage the affiliate to let you know the exact problem and where his or her frustrations lie that you are here to assist him. Let him know that it is better late than never, so he should not allow the frustrations or failures of the past constitute a fog to the potential success of the future.

Also, tell the affiliate not to concentrate on his weaknesses, instead he should tap the maximum potentials of his strength, so in this regard, encourage him to seek out the aspect of this business he is comfortable participating in as a reboot of his business.

Send him powerful testimonials of successful SFI affiliates that had similar challenges he faces, especially those from his country.

Then end with some powerful quotes;

" Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it's the courage to continue that counts."
--- Winston Churchill ---

“If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.”
–--Frank A. Clark---

"The only difference between success and failure is the ability to take action."
---Alexander Graham Bell---

All good things come to those who wait, which means success doesn't happen overnight. Don't give up keep going even when you think nothing is going to happen.
---Frances Canode---




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Many affiliates are discouraged for one reason or the other, prominent among those reasons are the urge to make quick money and lack of understanding of the business. However, when frustration for lack of success resulting in a likely decision to quit and its brought to the attention of the sponsor, then the sponsor may attempt to remedy the situation and make efforts to encourage the affiliate thus:

Tell the affiliate that this is essentially not a get rich quick business, so there is
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

There is nothing more frustrating than putting effort into something that you want to believe in that does not work the way you want it to.

First thing - the most critical is to acknowledge the feeling of frustration that the affiliate is telling you in their statement, "I want to quit SFI because nothing is happening...". Owning your own business requires not only time, but also emotional and mental work too so definitely recognize the emotions that the affiliate is feeling when he/she expresses such a statement...this is a serious comment to be dealt with in a serious and supportive manner.

After connecting on a level with the affiliate that let's he/she know that you are there to work along side to find out what can be done to fix the concern, do the following:

Review together the work plan that has been followed thus far - in other words review how he/she has earned VP. Versa Points is a great way to measure what efforts have been helping the business and what has not.

Once you both take on the review, encourage the affiliate to continue to own the SFI business but to own it in a different way. Take a few minutes to review the SFI "Rules of Success" and see which one the affiliate is interested in pursuing the next month. That is all that is required, focused efforts with a definite purpose for 30 days to create movement forward.

Inquire if the affiliate can wait for a 30 day cycle to see what happens on their To-Do List VP tracking. Be sure that you extend your support during the next 30 days to support the affiliate's business expectations for the month.

It is important to review with the fellow affiliate the goals that are stated on their Goals tab. Goals are truly broken down into a 3 step system and most people will express their "A" goal which is their reason for joining SFI but do not then outline the steps to achieve their "A" goal with supporting goals - smaller achievements to help them get to "the top". Assist them to develop a plan which has his/her "B" goal stated which helps them to focus their efforts for the 30 day cycle which will feed into achieving their A - Goal as a long term achievement. B-Goals are short term such as weekly or bi-weekly achievements...these goals are then supported by C-goals which are the process at which the B-goal will be achieved.

I am sure that there will be many responses to your question about how do talk with an affiliate who expresses "I am quitting due to no results"....and all will have valid points but please be sure to undertake the fist step as a sponsor/affiliate - recognize the emotions that are attached to this statement as the affiliate is expressing the need for assistance to see the benefits that SFI does offer.

The best things in life are only 1 step away or simply 1 millimeter away and it would be a very sad moment when the affiliate realizes that if he/she dug a little more to the left or the right they will hit GOLD. SFI follows a simple process to wealth sharing but it is not easy - it requires all of us to put in the time and effort.


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There is nothing more frustrating than putting effort into something that you want to believe in that does not work the way you want it to.

First thing - the most critical is to acknowledge the feeling of frustration that the affiliate is telling you in their statement, "I want to quit SFI because nothing is happening...". Owning your own business requires not only time, but also emotional and mental work too so definitely recognize the emotions that the affiliate is feeling
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Hi,WILFREDA SERIOSO,

In my experience, he or she is actually asking for help if an Affilate contacts you expressing their concern and intention to quit because of lack of result.

Yes, it is a disguised request for help.

I have had affiliate who quit without any form of notice.

I also had affiliates who expressed their disappointment over their results and contemplating the option to leave SFI.

There was nothing I could do in the first instance.

In the second case, I was able to convince them to keep trying.

To fully answer your question, it is important to address the disguised help request.

In other words, how can you help them stay and succeed?

First step: Help them make a thorough audit of their sales and sponsoring strategies and actions. Let them do that under your supervision, But let them be the ones to conduct such an audit. You will help them identify their weaknesses and where they will gain in improving their tactics.

Second: Offer them support within the SFI Sponsoring tools (including them in your S-Builder Co-op, giving them gift certificates and Tcredits, for example).

Staying within these confides is what will help you also boost your business. By doing so you are gaining twice: (i) retain an affiliate and, (ii) increase your VP scores

Third give them sponsoring and sales tips. Direct them to do tasks in those areas under your supervision and help them improve the quality of their work.

By doing so you are:

(a) giving them critical skills for success
(b) avoiding a mindset of dependency from their part, and
(c) helping them improve their results.

We also must recognize that there may be situations where an affiliate may still quit sooner or later.

If they do not have the basic skills and unwilling to learn;

If they are not willing to work on their warm markets while you help them build their skills and improve their results;

If they do not have the resources and/or are unwilling to invest the adequate time and money to grow their businesses;

In such cases, it may be better to recognize these facts and focus on the affiliates that are willing to work.

This is mere common sense and it is actually part of the SFI guidelines on sponsoring and "Rules of Success".

Good luck with your affiliates.

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Hi,WILFREDA SERIOSO,

In my experience, he or she is actually asking for help if an Affilate contacts you expressing their concern and intention to quit because of lack of result.

Yes, it is a disguised request for help.

I have had affiliate who quit without any form of notice.

I also had affiliates who expressed their disappointment over their results and contemplating the option to leave SFI.

There was nothing I could do in the first instance.

In
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Affiliate since: 07/26/2007, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Williams's 638 other Ask SC answers

When an affiliate tells you they are going to quit take it as an indication for help. Now, you can't make people do what they are not willing to do. So first, ask them are they willing to take a few simple actions that you have proven to work for you. If they say yes, then continue if not, try to get a yes by asking why are they so willing to throw in the towel? Then come back to your yes, I am willing to take a few simple actions that are working for you.

First of all, determine what your affiliate is doing correctly and praise them for that. It is important to note their effort in the right direction. Now for the constructive redirection, ask your PSA to focus on just the 3 aspects of the SFI BASICS and daily work. The first SFI BASIC is to sponsor PSAs. If you want a sure-fire plan to get PSAs just set aside $20 each mo. to invest in sponsoring PSAs.

The next SFI BASIC is to refer TripleClicks members. To achieve this, make no less than 5 post on 5 social networks to include Pinterest, Twitter, GooglePlus, Facebook, and Linkedin promoting EagerZebra games and the auctions daily. Moreover, the final SFI BASIC is duplication and I add consistency. Everyone that you bring in the business you must be willing to teach what you do everyday. If you have a transfer buy for a 10pk of TCredits then recommend that they at least do the same. Then go 1 step further to tell them how you use those TCredits and how they add value to your business.

So if you weary PSA is willing to do the aforementioned for 30 days and sees no progress then suggest that they take a couple of days reprieve and try again. If this works for me, it will work for you if you work at it with consistency and optimism.
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When an affiliate tells you they are going to quit take it as an indication for help. Now, you can't make people do what they are not willing to do. So first, ask them are they willing to take a few simple actions that you have proven to work for you. If they say yes, then continue if not, try to get a yes by asking why are they so willing to throw in the towel? Then come back to your yes, I am willing to take a few simple actions that are working for you.

First of all, determine
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

In my brief experience with SFI (not yet arrived at 6 months), I found myself thinking like that more than once. Something like this:

"This is not going anywhere. I'm putting my money, I'm getting PSAs, I spend hours promoting my gateways ... but this doesn't work. Maybe ..."

Maybe what?
Maybe I should do as all these PSAs that sing-up and then never re-enter?

That is the essential: if I quit, if I let all those people who just disappear after sing-up discourages me and then I imitate their behaviour, I'm not changing anything, just worsening the situation.

How I can expect SFI work if I'm not willing to go ahead with it? With what right could I complain about all these PSAs that haven't even bothered to start if I join the "guild of the sleepers"? How I can expect others to do what I am not willing to do?

Of course SFI would be an incredible bargain if all the people registered do what do what they are supposed to do. We all will benefit from it: all the PSAs would active and ALL OF US will be earning lots of commissions for it.

But the reality is we can't change those who do not want to believe. We can't persuade those who expect to get rich quickly. We can't force anyone to do work that is not willing to do.

So, we only can do our small part and keep looking for those who, like us, understand that this business works only for those who really want to make it work. It may take months or years, it's true. But the only way to do it is be HERE to get it.

So there are only two possibilities for those who are planning to quit:
- Go ahead: give up and become part of the problem that is taking you to surrender.
- Or be the change we want to see in the world (and in this case, SFI) and keep working.

May it sound a little rough... but for me it's that simple.
Hope it helps!
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In my brief experience with SFI (not yet arrived at 6 months), I found myself thinking like that more than once. Something like this:

"This is not going anywhere. I'm putting my money, I'm getting PSAs, I spend hours promoting my gateways ... but this doesn't work. Maybe ..."

Maybe what?
Maybe I should do as all these PSAs that sing-up and then never re-enter?

That is the essential: if I quit, if I let all those people who just disappear after sing-up
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Affiliate since: 09/25/2020, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Prince's 92 other Ask SC answers

Hello Wilfredo,
I made it a point to always prepare my new affiliates by letting them go through the launchpad lesson number 11 several times until they understood the fact that SFI is not join now get rich tomorrow business. It is a perfect answer to your question. There's no need reinventing the wheel so I reproduced it here for your perusal. Sorry its long but to the point.

Overnight success...NOT!

"SFI holds tremendous potential for those who will apply themselves, but it's not going to Success happen overnight or without work. As the old saying goes, "the only place that success comes before work is in the dictionary."

We often hear from affiliates asking why they're not seeing a big commission check yet. But more times than not, the person asking hasn’t even been an affiliate for more than a few weeks and is only really beginning to even understand how the whole SFI system works. And frankly, even if the number was six months, it’s still much too early to be expecting a significant income stream to have developed.

We always say that if you’re not willing to give a business at least a year, don’t even bother getting involved. You must understand: It takes time to get to know all the nuances of a business. It takes time to get to know the products. It takes time to develop a game plan. It takes time to figure out what marketing activities will work best for you. See our six-step plan for reaching the top in SFI.

The fact is, anything worthwhile takes sustained effort. If that were not true, we'd all be the perfect weight, we'd all have perfect relationships, etc. It's the same thing with your own business. If you're thinking money's going to start pouring into your lap next month, you’ve set yourself up for failure.

But let’s look at some real examples and see if we can put some perspective on this. Let's start with SFI's own president and founder, Gery Carson. Gery explains:

Gery Carson"My success as a entrepreneur and business leader is widely known today. Yet what most people don’t know is that I LOST money my first two years. I only broke even in my third year. And it was only when I got to my fourth year did I finally start seeing profits. Oh, how I wish someone had invented an SFI for me back in the mid-80's when I was starting out! ; - )

So was all that effort worth it? ABSOLUTELY! Because I persisted, today I live a dream life, I have my dream home, drive my dream car, and I get to lead one of the most exciting Internet companies in the world. Yes, because I stuck with it, I am today truly blessed beyond my wildest dreams."

But let’s go farther. Let’s look at some of the actual home business superstars we've interviewed and featured on our Website in the past:

Note that amounts listed reflect declared earnings at the time their interview was published.

ROBERT BLACKMAN now earns as much as $85,000 per month. Yet it took Robert two years to see his first four-figure check ($1,000 or more), and it took him five years to see his first five-figure check ($10,000 or more).

CHARLES LESLIE’s monthly income exceeds $12,000 a month. It took Charles five months to see his first $1,000 check, and three and a half years to see his first $10,000 check.

TRACY DIETERICH earns $36,000+ monthly. But it took six months to hit that first $1,000, and a year to get to $10,000.

DALE CALVERT makes so much more than $100,000 a year that he won’t even divulge the amount. Yet Dale worked four months before seeing that first four-figure commission check...and two full years before hitting five figures.

DR. JOE RUBINO now cruises at over $62,000 each month. But that first $1,000 check took two months, the first $10,000 check, one year.

ROBERT BUTWIN drops $80,000 or more into his bank account each month. But would you believe that first $1,000 check took two years to reach, and a full FIVE years for Robert to reach the first $10,000 check? It’s true!

DAVID A. NELSON clears $40,000 in a month. But reaching that first $1,000 check took 18 months. Reaching the five-figure check took two years.

TONY KENT has exceeded $90,000 in monthly earnings. But exceeding $1,000 took Tony one year...and a year and a half to exceed $10,000.

In other words, even the most dynamic, highest-earning entrepreneurs took MONTHS to begin seeing an income of any real significance. And the real wealth, the $100,000+ income we all strive for, took an average of almost THREE YEARS to achieve!

Do you think ANY of these gentlemen don’t think the ends justified the means? Do you think for an instant that the months and years invested hasn’t been rewarded a thousand times over at least? You don't even have to think about it, do you?

SuccessIf we told you that after two to three years of following our system, you could be making more in a month than you now make in a year, could you handle that? This is a genuine and realistic goal. But when you say you want to quit your job in six months and live off the income from your new business, well, that's just not realistic.

Not what you wanted to hear, right? But is what we're suggesting so tough to swallow? Of course not.

Can you think of any other endeavor where you could invest just five to 10 hours a week for a couple years and at the end of that time have that turned into a $3,000 to $10,000 residual monthly income stream? Money that keeps coming in month after month, year after year. Money that keeps coming in whether you work 10 hours a day or two. A commission check waiting for you in your mailbox when you return from yet another vacation. Money that when you’ve left this planet continues to provide for your spouse, children, or grandchildren.

Sounds extremely nice, doesn’t it? But again, these are likely not things you’re going to see in your first year. It's just not going to happen. Some of you—the go-getters—you WILL see it happen in your second year. For most of you, however, you need to be thinking two to five years. And you know what? When you get there, we guarantee you, you’ll say it was nothing!

You can do it

BOTTOM LINE: We reap what we sow, but the harvest is never in the same season as the planting! Today you are planting...and will be at least for the next several months. Your harvest will come in time. Be persistent. Be patient. Work the Web using our proven SFI system. Think long term. Take action every day, (no matter how small) to build your business. And always remember, THE ONLY WAY TO FAIL IS TO QUIT."

Kind regards.
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Hello Wilfredo,
I made it a point to always prepare my new affiliates by letting them go through the launchpad lesson number 11 several times until they understood the fact that SFI is not join now get rich tomorrow business. It is a perfect answer to your question. There's no need reinventing the wheel so I reproduced it here for your perusal. Sorry its long but to the point.

Overnight success...NOT!

"SFI holds tremendous potential for those who will apply themselves,
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Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 16 | Read Jeannette's 241 other Ask SC answers

Remind your affiliate of what is written in Launch Pad Lesson 11. See if the person has been completing all of the tasks each day by checking the VP Ledger. Remind the affiliate that it can take three to five years to break even. Just be an encourager.

Here is a story I read shortly after I joined SFI in 2001. I was very impressed by this.

A certain man who was homeless joined SFI. He went to the library every day and worked on his SFI business. He worked hard on it and was persistent. Eventually, this man earned enough income to get his own home and, from what I understand, he is no longer homeless!

Now, I do not know if this man is still an SFI affiliate. I sure would like to know. However, this proves that with hard work you can build your business and move from poverty and homelessness to a much better lifestyle. If this man is still an affiliate, I hope he reads this answer and uses his example to encourage his affiliates. We should do the same with whatever our situation has been to show others that this business works!

I hope my answer is helpful to you. May you succeed!


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Remind your affiliate of what is written in Launch Pad Lesson 11. See if the person has been completing all of the tasks each day by checking the VP Ledger. Remind the affiliate that it can take three to five years to break even. Just be an encourager.

Here is a story I read shortly after I joined SFI in 2001. I was very impressed by this.

A certain man who was homeless joined SFI. He went to the library every day and worked on his SFI business. He worked hard on it
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Thanks for this question.

Please explain the following:

1. SFI is not a get rich over night program;
2. You have to treat this as any other business;
3. Patience and Perseverance are key factors to succeed;
4. You have to give time;
5. You have to work smart every day;
6. You have invest for a reasonable period of time;
7. You have to promote it & build your own strong & active team.


As a Sponsor, one has to know why an affiliate fails to grow in his Team. Where is the missing link between his hard work/efforts & return/success. One should keep in touch with the team constantly & consistently. We have to do our very best if somebody fails to grow. We should not give up on any one so easily. Our pride remains in the success of our Team Members.

All said done, if an affiliate makes up his mind to quit despite your best efforts, you can do nothing about it. Its his business. He is an independent contractor here like all of us. Its his decision. Let's respect that. Please continue to work with the workers! Move onward and upward with more enthusiasm. Keep building and motivating your Team Members. Please continue to grow together with them!!

Conclusion:

You can bring the horse to the source of water. Ultimately it has to drink. If it refuses to do what can you do. Neither you can do it on its behalf nor allow yourself to remain thirsty just because your horse refuses to drink.
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Thanks for this question.

Please explain the following:

1. SFI is not a get rich over night program;
2. You have to treat this as any other business;
3. Patience and Perseverance are key factors to succeed;
4. You have to give time;
5. You have to work smart every day;
6. You have invest for a reasonable period of time;
7. You have to promote it & build your own strong & active team.


As a Sponsor, one has to know why an
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Affiliate since: 10/26/2013, Power Rank: 528 | Read Nafisa's 286 other Ask SC answers

We are constantly reminded by the training within SFI that this is not an opportunity where you will become rich overnight. That aside, another important lesson learnt from this business is to lead by example. Both these factors are instrumental in helping you strive for better results. This is why this question is very important for me to answer through my experiences.

You cannot really force anyone to continue with the business unless they want to and they are willing to put in more than 100% of their efforts. I have come across this scenario more than once where

1..the affiliate in question opted out because she felt that she was working alone because she did not have an active team;

2..the affiliate gave her time, invested in a SO and did not have an active team under her.

In the 2nd case, not only did I talk to the affiliate but her immediate Sponsor was very patient and took her through each and every problem. We collectively encouraged her to continue and today she has an active team and is making a profit. The reason she did not quit was more her decision than our support.

We have also had many cases where affiliates leave only to return to the business and regret having left in the first place. I cite this as one of the more motivating aspects to point out to the affiliate who feels that their efforts will not be rewarded.

However, the best example if mine. I felt the same way but I did not allow that to cloud my judgement to want to leave and this is likely to have a better impact on the decision making of those affiliates who wish to quit.
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We are constantly reminded by the training within SFI that this is not an opportunity where you will become rich overnight. That aside, another important lesson learnt from this business is to lead by example. Both these factors are instrumental in helping you strive for better results. This is why this question is very important for me to answer through my experiences.

You cannot really force anyone to continue with the business unless they want to and they are willing to put in more
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