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

In my opinion, the most important question would be this;

"How much time are you prepared to commit to your business every week?"

The key words in the question being 'prepared to commit'. If you ask how much time they are 'planning to spend', it sounds like an expense, and they are not actually committing themselves to anything. But if they are 'prepared to commit' a specific amount of time each week, they are far more likely to do it.

The accounting training I had (many, many years ago) would suggest there should theoretically be a magic formula to the amount of time and/or money you need to commit, to make a business work. So many time units are the equivalent of so many monetary units, or something like that. I have never taken the time to work it out, but if anyone has, I would be happy to hear it!

Armed with that information, you could then predict in general terms what return they could expect, based on their level of commitment. Without it, the best you can do is make an educated guess, and I would not recommend that, because if they don't reach that level they may feel you have overstated the potential and end up leaving.

Hope this helps.




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In my opinion, the most important question would be this;

"How much time are you prepared to commit to your business every week?"

The key words in the question being 'prepared to commit'. If you ask how much time they are 'planning to spend', it sounds like an expense, and they are not actually committing themselves to anything. But if they are 'prepared to commit' a specific amount of time each week, they are far more likely to do it.

The accounting training
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Affiliate since: 01/21/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Raygil's 5 other Ask SC answers

Hi, First I will ask them, Do you want to succeed in life?

For me, my questions would be more on commitments: like

1. Are you willing to commit your time(daily) and effort(actions) to SFI?
2. Are you willing to read, learn, work and communicate with other people you don't know?
3. Since this is an online business, do you have devices connected to an internet like computer
I-pods, smartphone etc to transact your business?
4. Since this is a business, are you willing to invest in your own business?

Next...

1. Are you willing to share your time and effort to teach other people how to run their
business?
2. If so then...Are you willing to start your own business?

Thanks and hope this help.
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Hi, First I will ask them, Do you want to succeed in life?

For me, my questions would be more on commitments: like

1. Are you willing to commit your time(daily) and effort(actions) to SFI?
2. Are you willing to read, learn, work and communicate with other people you don't know?
3. Since this is an online business, do you have devices connected to an internet like computer
I-pods, smartphone etc to transact your business?
4.
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Affiliate since: 06/27/2013, Power Rank: 167 | Read James's 127 other Ask SC answers

First, you need to understand the definition of prospect and affiliate in order to ask the right question(1 important question).

A prospect can be any one in the cyber space who is searching for home business, affiliate marketing and net working. While an affiliate is a qualified prospect that has registered with SFI. So these two group of people require different approach. Looking for serious affiliates(PSAs), you need to ask the prospects this vital question,

" Are you serious in earning a SECOND INCOME?"
or
"Do you want to have financial freedom to create unlimited personal income?"
or
"SFI has all the necessary tools for you to build up your business. Why not take this golden opportunity to create unlimited residual income?"
or
" Are you satisfied with what you earn today? If not SFI has the answer for you!"

The above questions can only be answered by the prospects seriously. The question(s)must reflect assurance, confidence, trust and reliability.
Only then the prospects will register with eagerness and wanting to know more about SFI. In accepting the offer, the prospect is committed to his/her ideal and expectation.


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First, you need to understand the definition of prospect and affiliate in order to ask the right question(1 important question).

A prospect can be any one in the cyber space who is searching for home business, affiliate marketing and net working. While an affiliate is a qualified prospect that has registered with SFI. So these two group of people require different approach. Looking for serious affiliates(PSAs), you need to ask the prospects this vital question,

" Are
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Affiliate since: 08/29/2023, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Osaro's 206 other Ask SC answers

The questions you ask can make or break a prospecting effort because the more thought-provoking your questions are, the more your prospects will pay attention and take you serious. This may result in providing you with sincere answers and a fair understanding of their objectives and by understanding what they truly want to accomplish, you have a better chance of delivering what may result in conversion.

Always remember that your questions are a critical element in how your prospect perceives you. In this regard questions may not only be important to convert a prospect, they may be more important to get potentially serious affiliates to your team.

Though you asked for one important question but personally, I am not at peace to name just one because there are various important questions depending on who the prospect is and the circumstance because no two people are the same so I will attempt to enumerate some below:

1. The first question should be cordial and try to ask wow question which your competitors may not have asked. For example hi the weather looks so unfriendly today how are you coping and you must be determined to brace this storm....well my name is xxxxxx, yours?

2. I need to brace it also especially last year with the economy in free fall I was able to overcome some major financial problems.......how did you fare last year?

3. Oh very sorry but are you presently making any plans to overcome your financial problems, probably you have tried and failed or not at all?

4. You are correct there are few to trust but how do you think you can trust one?

5. Oh of course I have been involved in one for some time where you are not required to pay anything upfront or mandated to buy or sale something....I decide whatever by myself....will this sound like a trusted one?

6. Thanks that is kind of you but you really have to work hard to ensure your success, do you really believe in hard work of such?

7. You are reasoning like me....if you have the opportunity will you want to make a financial investment where you make the decisions and call the shorts, rather than someone else making the decision for you and calling the shorts?

8. In that case are you interested in working for yourself, instead of someone’s employee?

9. Do you care for coffee lets discuss this further you are sounding more and more interesting because I am gaining a lot from this conversation?

10. Thanks [now at the coffee table] will you like to work for yourself online and are you internet savvy?

11. Well irrespective it does not really matter...do you believe people can learn and understand a simple income program?

12. Do you see failure as a truncation of future success or a learning curve?

13. You have a very wonderful personality, do you persist until you get things right or you easily get frustrated and stop trying.

14. In that case I am tempted to introduce you to a wonderful opportunity if you will take advantage, will you sir/ma because I hardly do this?

15. Good to hear can I have your contact details to send you an overview of what I have in store for your?

16. Thanks all the best, you seem to have made a wonderful decision you will not regret.

You can figure out from these questions the most important ones based on the prospect in question and the responses to some of these questions as your conversation progresses because I am discussing with an abstract person. On a general note, the questions on persistence, investment and own boss sound off as credible ones to suspect who may be a potential serious affiliate, but leave some room for error margin.






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The questions you ask can make or break a prospecting effort because the more thought-provoking your questions are, the more your prospects will pay attention and take you serious. This may result in providing you with sincere answers and a fair understanding of their objectives and by understanding what they truly want to accomplish, you have a better chance of delivering what may result in conversion.

Always remember that your questions are a critical element in how your prospect perceives
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Ask questions to seek the purpose in joining SFI. Questions that seek out purpose will then be asking for details about where the prospect hopes to be in 1 year, 3 years and 5 years with SFI.

It is important to consider the experience that the prospect may have regarding business and what they hope to achieve with SFI.

Many people will consider SFI to be something that may not be accurate so it is important to clearly define with the prospect what SFI has to offer to ensure personal expectations are aligned with what SFI is all about.

Have a conversation with the prospect and see for yourself if their skills are transferable to creating a successful SFI business.

SFI is about people not about quantity so be sure to seek out those who have the emotional drive to see this opportunity to the end of their success journey.
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Ask questions to seek the purpose in joining SFI. Questions that seek out purpose will then be asking for details about where the prospect hopes to be in 1 year, 3 years and 5 years with SFI.

It is important to consider the experience that the prospect may have regarding business and what they hope to achieve with SFI.

Many people will consider SFI to be something that may not be accurate so it is important to clearly define with the prospect what SFI has to offer to ensure
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Affiliate since: 06/09/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Olufolake 's 206 other Ask SC answers

Hello Friend,
i believe the person in question is not yet an affiliate and so several questions come in mind:
1. Are you in debt and you will like to be free?
2. Are you retired, would you like a second pay check?
3. Would you like a profitable home based business?
4. Are you worried about the economy or your finances?
5. Are you interested in financial freedom?
Your questions all depend on whom you are targeting:
A. The Age Bracket. What do i mean? Which age bracket are xou targeting? The young, the Old or the retired? It all depends on you.
B. The Class Bracket: they are divided into 3:
First Class
Middle Class
The Third Class
Questions asked will differ class by class to get them as affiliates. Why? Because the First class are those well to do. Questions asked as to center on the economy.
The Middle Class are those who are just getting by. The questions to ask should be based on the economy, finances and retirement.
The Third Class are those that are barely surviving. Questions to ask as to do with Debts, Second Pay check, wanting financial freedom, Profitable Home based business etc
All the above questions based on these factors will go a long way to make them life time affiliates and SFI has got it all.

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Hello Friend,
i believe the person in question is not yet an affiliate and so several questions come in mind:
1. Are you in debt and you will like to be free?
2. Are you retired, would you like a second pay check?
3. Would you like a profitable home based business?
4. Are you worried about the economy or your finances?
5. Are you interested in financial freedom?
Your questions all depend on whom you are targeting:
A. The Age Bracket. What do i mean? Which age
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Affiliate since: 02/08/2020, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Michael's 202 other Ask SC answers

Hi Alvin!
When seeking serious affiliates for SFI, the most important question to ask the prospect is: "Are you willing to start your own online business where you will invest a little bit of time and money?"
This question covers all part of the basics of our business.
1. Are you willing >> The prospect must know that he/she is doing this at his/her own will.
2. To start your own online business - The prospect must know that this is not a job but his/her own business and he/she is starting it.
3. Where you will invest a little bit of time and money > The prospect must know that he/she must invest a little bit of time and money. When investing, you know is not an overnight get rich quick scheme.
I hope this will help to get the serious prospects about the business.
Thank you.
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Hi Alvin!
When seeking serious affiliates for SFI, the most important question to ask the prospect is: "Are you willing to start your own online business where you will invest a little bit of time and money?"
This question covers all part of the basics of our business.
1. Are you willing >> The prospect must know that he/she is doing this at his/her own will.
2. To start your own online business - The prospect must know that this is not a job but his/her own business
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ronelle's 268 other Ask SC answers

A good one to get them thinking in the direction of residual income is "What are your plans for your retirement years?"

Regardless of how old they are, it has crossed the minds of most everyone by at least their mid-20s. Things they hear people discussing, see on TV, read in advertising...

This can be a good starting question. Others could be "Are you happy with your current job?". Would you like to own your own business? Would you like to be able to work from home and still be able to support your family? Would you like to be your own boss?

These are all questions that will get them thinking about possibilities! Sort of like kindling for the fire you are trying to build in them!

I hope this little piece helps you create a successful way to get prospects' attention, get them to thinking along realistic lines!:))...
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A good one to get them thinking in the direction of residual income is "What are your plans for your retirement years?"

Regardless of how old they are, it has crossed the minds of most everyone by at least their mid-20s. Things they hear people discussing, see on TV, read in advertising...

This can be a good starting question. Others could be "Are you happy with your current job?". Would you like to own your own business? Would you like to be able to work
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Affiliate since: 07/05/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Nafisa's 286 other Ask SC answers

In our world today where ups and downs in the economies of countries, unemployment at escalating levels, youth groped with various issues, the majority of people search for alternative income generating activities.

SFI gives people and opportunity to earn online in the comfort of their home and build long term relationships with people globally. For some, money is a motivating criterion to join SFI but this may not be true for another person who may have other challenging circumstances that lead him/her to look for supplementary income opportunities.

Therefore you cannot generalize and ask the same question to all the affiliates you prospect. You must study the affiliate before asking the question. I remember once I was on a word game with a person I did not know and my direct question was, "would you like to join my team and earn money online"? Immediately, I realized my approach should have been different because the lady replied, "thank you, I have enough by the Grace of God".

It helps sometimes to phrase your questions to sum it up that it is a serious business opportunity working from home-this would probably be a lot more appealing than a direct question about earning money online.

I have from experience also understood that if you bring in the Sales opportunity with SFI, many prospects are likely to step back. Sales is not a popular aspect (personally for those affiliates who are shy and unable to talk their way through a presentation).

I would suggest that you weigh out your questions according to the person you are talking to and it will give you an idea of what interests the person. Thereafter, you can ask the right question(s). Sometimes, it takes a few chats/online meets before you can talk business!

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In our world today where ups and downs in the economies of countries, unemployment at escalating levels, youth groped with various issues, the majority of people search for alternative income generating activities.

SFI gives people and opportunity to earn online in the comfort of their home and build long term relationships with people globally. For some, money is a motivating criterion to join SFI but this may not be true for another person who may have other challenging circumstances
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Affiliate since: 09/22/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Maria's 6 other Ask SC answers

For me personally I find the question - “What are your goals in life and how are you planning on achieving these?” an important one.
Depending on the prospect’s answer, I can determine whether offering him the SFI business opportunity, will help him achieve the goals he has mentioned. If this is the case, then I can tell the prospect about SFI.

I tell him about:
- The fun things in SFI like Eager Zebra Games
- The hard things like getting motivated/working affiliates
- The good things like the wealth of information available to All SFI Affiliates on running your online business, Online Marketing etc. etc.
- About the Free signup fee
- But…I will also tell the prospect about the fact that, if anyone is serious about running SFI as a business, they usually will decide to invest some money at some point. However, they will do this at their own pace.

Further in reply to your question - different people have different approaches as to how they go about this, but the above would be my personal approach. I always think about how I would like to be approached and apply this to others.

I will not try and sell SFI, but I hope that by telling him about my own experience with SFI , the prospect will decide in his own time whether or not, he wants to be part of it.
If, after listening to all the pros and cons, the prospect decides to join of his own accord, then I would say that you have a serious candidate here ?

I hope that this is useful to you

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For me personally I find the question - “What are your goals in life and how are you planning on achieving these?” an important one.
Depending on the prospect’s answer, I can determine whether offering him the SFI business opportunity, will help him achieve the goals he has mentioned. If this is the case, then I can tell the prospect about SFI.

I tell him about:
- The fun things in SFI like Eager Zebra Games
- The hard things like getting motivated/working affiliates
- The
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