Affiliate since: 01/11/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Jo-Marie's 17 other Ask SC answers

Hi David and all affiliates struggling with this topic...
It certainly is a daily Task for most of us...
My advice on Motivations for these affiliates is :
1) Keep your eye on the Long term, not the Short term...you need to build your business before it Sky-Rockets.
2) Someone once told me : SFI is like planting a seed : First you need to prepare the 'soil', then plant your seed, a lot of Nurturing, Watering, extra care will help your seed 'sprout and grow'. It takes years for a Strong-Rooted Tree to provide 'Shade' for you. SFI is like this Tree. With a lot of input in the 'growing years', you can look forward to Benefit from this Lovely Shade Tree and Harvest the Fruit of your Labour.

Keep the Faith. Happy Growing.
Blessings

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Hi David and all affiliates struggling with this topic...
It certainly is a daily Task for most of us...
My advice on Motivations for these affiliates is :
1) Keep your eye on the Long term, not the Short term...you need to build your business before it Sky-Rockets.
2) Someone once told me : SFI is like planting a seed : First you need to prepare the 'soil', then plant your seed, a lot of Nurturing, Watering, extra care will help your seed 'sprout and grow'. It takes years for
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

This is a hard situation to respond to as each affiliate will have their perceived expectation of what to achieve with their efforts with SFI.

Ultimately, this means there is a need to take time to reflect on not only the efforts of the affiliate but also to consider what he or she is working toward.

It is commonly stated that "busy-ness" does not necessarily mean growth. To be busy is simply having action but growth means that action leads to growth. The difference between these two concepts should be clear in your mind when you follow--up with support.

First, it is important to respond to their frustration or disappointment. Recognize their feelings and have he or she explain further what their projected outcome was to be and review with the affiliate their outcomes reached thus far.

Ask the affiliate to identify the efforts done thus far - I would suggest limit it to a months worth of work. Once identified, compare the efforts to the goal established and see where there may be a disconnect. If affiliates are putting a lot of "busy-ness" into their SFI business but the outcome is not what was hoped for then I would venture to guess that the efforts may have not been guided by a definite of purpose and simply were performed to make it appear that SFI work is busy work.

When anyone tells me they are busy usually this means a lot of action. What I am more interested in is the outcome of efforts - were the efforts effective, on target, and most importantly aligned to a purpose.

When efforts or "busy-ness" is not aligned (being done for no specific reason) then outcomes hoped for will never be achieved. It is important to review the facts with the affiliate then take some time as a leader to help guide their efforts to stream-line them so that effective business practices are in place and not just "busy-ness".


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This is a hard situation to respond to as each affiliate will have their perceived expectation of what to achieve with their efforts with SFI.

Ultimately, this means there is a need to take time to reflect on not only the efforts of the affiliate but also to consider what he or she is working toward.

It is commonly stated that "busy-ness" does not necessarily mean growth. To be busy is simply having action but growth means that action leads to growth. The difference
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Affiliate since: 07/04/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Marija's 11 other Ask SC answers

An affiliate who complains that he's not getting as much out of SFI as he's putting into didn't really understand what SFI is. SFI is giving us all the necessary tools to be successful in our business. What we are "getting out of it" depends solely on us.

In every business we have to invest time and money. And in every business we have to find the most efficient way to do so. The answer is simple- find out everything you can about the business. Do your research.Your knowledge will save you time and money.

What does this mean? It means that if you are advertising somewhere and it's not giving you good results- try advertising somewhere else. If your current approach to your downline isn't giving you good results- try a different approach. Learn from experiences of others and test things for yourself. Monitor the progress of everything that you do and invest more of your time and money into things that gives you good results. After learning from the experiences of others and doing some trials and errors by yourself, you will start getting more than what you are putting into it. Bottom line- it is all up to you and it is very important to do your research and invest smart.
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An affiliate who complains that he's not getting as much out of SFI as he's putting into didn't really understand what SFI is. SFI is giving us all the necessary tools to be successful in our business. What we are "getting out of it" depends solely on us.

In every business we have to invest time and money. And in every business we have to find the most efficient way to do so. The answer is simple- find out everything you can about the business. Do your research.Your knowledge
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

If the affiliate is not getting as much out of SFI as they are putting in, chances are they need to adjust their priorities.

Remind them that building a team is a slow burner as far as income is concerned, so they should not expect an instant return on their efforts (unless they already have a list they can work with before they sign up). However, it is essential for long term growth, so they should keep doing it.

But in order to turn a profit faster, they should put as much time and effort as possible into selling specific TC products, or developing new ECAs. This will give them a much faster return on investment, so this should be their number 1 priority, until they are in profit.

I would ask them what they are doing now, and make sure that it includes actively promoting specific products, and more importantly, promoting them to the right people.

For example, there is little point in promoting herbal teas on sites most often used by college students. But they might have some success promoting music downloads or games there.

Hope this helps.
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If the affiliate is not getting as much out of SFI as they are putting in, chances are they need to adjust their priorities.

Remind them that building a team is a slow burner as far as income is concerned, so they should not expect an instant return on their efforts (unless they already have a list they can work with before they sign up). However, it is essential for long term growth, so they should keep doing it.

But in order to turn a profit faster, they should put as much
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Affiliate since: 07/03/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Gilbert's 79 other Ask SC answers

What do I say to an affiliate who complains he’s not getting as much out of SFI as he’s putting into it?

You have a great affiliate there! At least he is “putting into it”, almost all affiliates who sign up don’t do anything. So, you have a worker – work with him.

This is what I do: -

1. First I congratulate him for being active and trying. It is important that we always be encouraging.
2. Then I tell him my own thoughts when I first started in SFI. These were:
a. At first I was very skeptical about whether SFI was a real internet business or just a scam (I’d been stung before). But I soon realized it was for real. So – ONE tick to SFI!
b. Then I wondered how I could make money in SFI? I looked at my sponsor, co-sponsor and upline. They were all very active in SFI and featured high up on the VP Leadership Board. Another tick for SFI.
c. Then I studied the Launchpad lessons, especially # Day 11 – Overnight Success … NOT! This lesson gives examples of people who are making great money in SFI. A third tick for SFI.
d. Then I considered the 80,000+ products in TripleClicks. There are a lot of really great products there that I could buy and use in my life. And I can sell any of these and earn a commission. Another tick for SFI!
e. And I can use ALL the FREE training and marketing materials AND receive free support from SFI. Another tick for SFI!

3. Then I tell him my philosophy: -
a. OK – so SFI works. How can I benefit from it?
b. I will commit and see what happens.
c. I will follow the SFI system EACH DAY.
d. I will invest EACH month in SFI what I can afford to. (This varies from month to month – from nothing to $100.00.)
e. As businesses go SFI is the cheapest to get into and provides the most opportunity and potential. (I know I have had my own “bricks and mortar” business.) It doesn’t get any better than SFI!
f. I will STUDY and LEARN everything I can about SFI. (This is ongoing – after two years in SFI I still have much to learn.)
g. I will persevere. If someone else can be successful in SFI then SO CAN I.
h. I WON’T BE DISCOURAGED BY ANYBODY WHO TELLS ME SFI DOESN’T WORK. My family do that but I take no notice.
i. And I don’t expect immediate results – I am taking the long view.
j. I am finding it hard to get paid employment – BUT with SFI I can work when I want and where I want - SFI IS MY FUTURE!

4. After two years what are my results so far?
a. I have two active team members who are committed to SFI and from whom I earn regular commissions
b. For the first time I earned more than I invested in SFI last month.
c. I have built my knowledge and competence in SFI. Just look at my badges and my rankings.
d. I am confident in talking about SFI and in guiding my team.
e. I win a lot a FREE TCredits and other prizes each month.
f. I have a Payoneer Card into which my commissions are paid.
g. I have a ECA which I intend to develop into a vibrant online shop.
h. I have a Co-op which I can use for my own marketing.
i. I am a FORUM guru.

5. And finally I study his SFI profile, activity and his VP ledger and give him very specific advice as to how he can improve and grow his SFI business.

And I advice him that IF HE WANTS TO WORK I will work with him. But it is his business, not mine. Only he can make it work for himself.

And finally I always encourage him to "LET'S DO BUSINESS TOGETHER!"

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What do I say to an affiliate who complains he’s not getting as much out of SFI as he’s putting into it?

You have a great affiliate there! At least he is “putting into it”, almost all affiliates who sign up don’t do anything. So, you have a worker – work with him.

This is what I do: -

1. First I congratulate him for being active and trying. It is important that we always be encouraging.
2. Then I tell him my own thoughts when I first started in SFI.
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Affiliate since: 03/19/2011, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Andrew's 27 other Ask SC answers

Remind him/her that they are starting a business from scratch, from zero and that only hard work, persistence, and a never quit attitude will be needed to succeed. SFI is not a scam or a get-rich-quick scheme, it is a real business and all the tools necessary for success have been given to them for free. Use these tools and you and others in their upline will help them make success happen, but like any other startup business, you have to invest in yourself to eventually succeed. Most every business in the universe takes time and an investment or re-investment of money to finally start making a profit. In SFI, only those who quit do not eventually succeed. Tell them to Aim High, Dream Big! Good Luck!

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Remind him/her that they are starting a business from scratch, from zero and that only hard work, persistence, and a never quit attitude will be needed to succeed. SFI is not a scam or a get-rich-quick scheme, it is a real business and all the tools necessary for success have been given to them for free. Use these tools and you and others in their upline will help them make success happen, but like any other startup business, you have to invest in yourself to eventually succeed. Most every business
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Pick your affiliate's brain with this question: "How much work have you put into your business?"

The answer can go one of two ways depending how they respond.

If the affiliate answers, "I do my actions every day. I make sure to score 1500 or more VersaPoints every month. I coach and train my affiliates to do the same as I, but they don't do jack squat," then give them just a little guidance or encouragement. Nothing more. You see that they are, for a lack of better phrasing, working their butt off to build their business.

But if the affiliate's answer is something like this, "I was hoping to earn X amount of $$$ but I haven't even gotten Y amount of $$$. They said I'd earn Z amount of $$$! This sucks," then chances are, they haven't done too much of anything to earn that amount of money. To quote the late singer Billy Preston, "Nothing from nothing leaves nothing." You'd tell this affiliate that they have to put major effort into building their business. No one can just start rolling in dough overnight. One has to make bread in order to break bread (an old saying in my family). The more time you put into making sure the ingredients are just right (the effort put into building your business), the more delicious your bread will be (you will reap the benefits of building your business).
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Pick your affiliate's brain with this question: "How much work have you put into your business?"

The answer can go one of two ways depending how they respond.

If the affiliate answers, "I do my actions every day. I make sure to score 1500 or more VersaPoints every month. I coach and train my affiliates to do the same as I, but they don't do jack squat," then give them just a little guidance or encouragement. Nothing more. You see that they are, for a
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

How long has this affiliate been in the program, and what is he doing to promote SFI and/or TripleClicks?

SFI results in success over a longer term, rather like raising an apple tree from a seed. The seedling requires daily care and feeding in order to grow, and it will take years before it produces fruit. SFI is somewhat quicker, but it still takes time.

It could be that he's just throwing his money away on purchased PSAs and not actively promoting--promoting products is where sales and commissions are.

It could be that he's promoting, but just not in places where he has a lot of visibility.

It could be that he's promoting, but he's not selling to a market with different values (selling products to seniors requires a different approach from selling to twenty-somethings).

If you're going to help him solve his problems, you have to understand what's at the core of them.
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How long has this affiliate been in the program, and what is he doing to promote SFI and/or TripleClicks?

SFI results in success over a longer term, rather like raising an apple tree from a seed. The seedling requires daily care and feeding in order to grow, and it will take years before it produces fruit. SFI is somewhat quicker, but it still takes time.

It could be that he's just throwing his money away on purchased PSAs and not actively promoting--promoting products is
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ronelle's 268 other Ask SC answers

All the things you could say to such an affiliate boil down to, simply put, "Rome was not built in a day".

You can point out to them that while their SFI business does not have a physical store with employees, electric bills, supply issues, etc., it still takes time to build a successful, profitable business! Have you ever seen a new business that does not have the owner visible all over the place? Ask that person how close they came to quitting when they first opened their doors!! Patience and faith in themselves and their goals is what gets everybody through the tough times until the success begins to come:)

It always takes more effort at first when starting a new venture, and will seem as though the effort is not worth the return. Remind your affiliate to have patience and pin his goals on the wall where he can see them daily so as not to forget why he started SFI in the first place!

If he hangs in through the thin times, he will be doubly grateful when the thick times come!!:))...
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All the things you could say to such an affiliate boil down to, simply put, "Rome was not built in a day".

You can point out to them that while their SFI business does not have a physical store with employees, electric bills, supply issues, etc., it still takes time to build a successful, profitable business! Have you ever seen a new business that does not have the owner visible all over the place? Ask that person how close they came to quitting when they first opened their
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Ask any Business Owner How much does he put in to make sure his Business become Profitable, and How long will it take you to become Profitable. Nobody will answer you that you will start making money from month 1.

At first, you don't have to pay all the overheads that you are paying with another business like
1. Office Space, - You work from Home
2. Electricity Bills, -You have to pay it anyway
3. Staff, - You are the staff
4. Training - Al the training to be successful is FREE, but, you have to DO the training. Read the Tabs, Use the Tools, and all is FREE


Capital

Any Business Owner has to put in Money to Make Money. Set up your Budget, see what you can invest and use it to the best that will work for you.
SFI give you an Opportunity to work hard, put your Advertising out, at first the FREE advertising, but if you want to use Paid Advertising, it will be better
SFI do not expect any purchase, but if you work accordingly to your budget, in 2 or 3 years you will start earning. But, you cant expect to earn money if you don't work for it.

Set up your Business Plan and your Budget and tell yourself, when do you expect to start earning money, then you do the Job to get there.

Nobody get nothing for free, not even a hiding. If you work, you can eat.

SEt an example for your Affiliates and Support them when they want to give up. They are worth it. Help them where you can, because you are Partners in this Business.


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Ask any Business Owner How much does he put in to make sure his Business become Profitable, and How long will it take you to become Profitable. Nobody will answer you that you will start making money from month 1.

At first, you don't have to pay all the overheads that you are paying with another business like
1. Office Space, - You work from Home
2. Electricity Bills, -You have to pay it anyway
3. Staff, - You are the staff
4. Training - Al the training to be successful
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