Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ronelle's 268 other Ask SC answers

I would suggest you let your downlines know you are available to help them whenever they need you!

Hopefully, your initial guidance when they join SFI, or become your CSA, will help them to learn all they can from the available training, and help sources, like Forum, a2a friends, askSC, and yourself.

When they have been here for a while, the active ones will be mostly self-sufficient, with occasional questions for you.

The sleepers may awaken some time in the future, and even though they have been here possibly a long time, they will need your help as though they were brand new. You never can tell when they will awaken, or what will do the trick.

That is why it is important to continue sending communications to your PSAs and CSAs as long as you are in SFI. The active ones will appreciate your attention, and the inactives may actually wake up one day, and be GREAT!!!

Here's to success:))...
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I would suggest you let your downlines know you are available to help them whenever they need you!

Hopefully, your initial guidance when they join SFI, or become your CSA, will help them to learn all they can from the available training, and help sources, like Forum, a2a friends, askSC, and yourself.

When they have been here for a while, the active ones will be mostly self-sufficient, with occasional questions for you.

The sleepers may awaken some time in the future,
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 44 | Read Mar's 582 other Ask SC answers

How long should your PSAs and CSAs rely on your help will depend on the following points:

- As long as they don’t give up, it is your responsibility to help them, in regards to training and support in order to achieve their long term goal.

- As their Team Leader, you should have a clear definition of the help and support that correspond to your responsibility in making their journey with SFI a success.

- As their Team Leader, it is your responsibility to explain to your PSAs and CSAs that they are running their own SFI businesses.

- Your job is to help them succeed and realize the goals that they were looking to achieve when they joined in SFI. You’re not there to go out and do all of their work for them.

- You should spell out clearly to them that they’re building a long term SFI business and that you’re there to help them with their training as long as it needs to.

- You’re committed to help them understand, what it takes to establish a robust foundation, implement the process of duplication and help them to build and expand their network. You’ll make every effort to respond in their inquiries within 24 hours.

- You need to be clear to yourself and to communicate to them that growing their SFI business requires team effort and that’s why you’re providing them your full support to achieve their goals.

- You need to clearly understand and exhibit the mindset of being a builder for your SFI business and that it takes time to build a successful business.

- To clear out any misunderstanding, you need to know and communicate to your PSAs and CSAs that every affiliate who joined would own his/her SFI business: “It is my business, not my upline’s or my downline’s business and everything depends on me putting effort to succeed.”

- Analyze where you’re coming from and why you have asked the question “For how long should my PSAs and CSAs depend on me for help?” Are you feeling burdened or have fallen into “management mode?” This is a common trap that many network marketers find themselves in when they are focusing more on what their team is doing than on what they are doing themselves.

- If you train your PSAs and CSAs to depend on you by doing everything for them, you will never create the duplication and freedom you want.

- If you want to train your PSAs and CSAs effectively, remember your role is to help them get started right and to help them get their own SFI business going successfully.

My PSAs and CSAs can count on me for as long as I do my SFI business. As long as I remain as a member and in good standing, I will continually support them.


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How long should your PSAs and CSAs rely on your help will depend on the following points:

- As long as they don’t give up, it is your responsibility to help them, in regards to training and support in order to achieve their long term goal.

- As their Team Leader, you should have a clear definition of the help and support that correspond to your responsibility in making their journey with SFI a success.

- As their Team Leader, it is your responsibility to explain
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Affiliate since: 10/26/2013, Power Rank: 531 | Read Nafisa's 286 other Ask SC answers

When I joined this online business where I would earn money, I knew that this is something I wanted to take part in even if it was initially for a trial period to see what it was about. I never expected anyone to help me either financially or otherwise but I knew as I went along that Support was available. This was my business and to make it successful I would have to work hard towards it.

In view of the foregoing, I would not encourage my PSAs or CSAs to depend on me at all. That is the beauty of this online business which we know we can work independently. Yes, as the Sponsor you have a certain responsibility to ensure that you guide and advise where possible. It is equally good to let your affiliates handle the business on their own because this will give them a very good insight into how everything works. It will prepare them for the future where they will be able to face difficulties and know that they can manage on their own.

If on the other hand you allow your affiliates to depend on you, when that help is not available, they will get discouraged and blame you for not assisting. Make it clear from the onset that this is a self taught business and as far as possible let me move forward on their own. This way you will also be able to judge which of your affiliates are serious and which are likely to give up.

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When I joined this online business where I would earn money, I knew that this is something I wanted to take part in even if it was initially for a trial period to see what it was about. I never expected anyone to help me either financially or otherwise but I knew as I went along that Support was available. This was my business and to make it successful I would have to work hard towards it.

In view of the foregoing, I would not encourage my PSAs or CSAs to depend on me at all. That is
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

First and foremost rule is: Always be an example to others. In other words, make them his own example. Your task is to do all those things that you want your members also make.

In this case, they will easily follow your lead. To do all things necessary over time you will become skilled to effortlessly explain to their members the best ways that they are doing the same.

In the crucial area of ??duplication, your members definitely watch what you are doing as their sponsor. Show them what it means to be strong, active sponsor and they will be following you become strong, active sponsors and thus help your team grow and profit.

Keep in mind that running a personal example can produce the opposite effect. So if you, as a sponsor not doing enough, nor your members will not work enough. 2) Always offer and give great support to your members, your "downline-in." Never forget that you can succeed only if they manage!

Do you know which is the most common complaint SFI members? It is one in which members of the general Support SFI complain that their sponsors do not help, do not respond to them in the mail, do not communicate with them and so on.

Think about this. Would you like to help someone to build a team and earn money, and that you without providing any support and assistance?

Of course not, right? Well, you see, it's the same thing with the members that you sponsor. They will not help you if you do not help them. If you get your direct PSA members, and then leave them to fend for themselves, stop to do it NOW, because it is the path that will guarantee failure in this business.

Your every member of your potential goldmine. You have to realize that the only way that you manage that you and your members succeed. Of course, you can not and will not make your members to succeed (they must want yourself), but do not never let it be said that you were not there for them when you need them.
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First and foremost rule is: Always be an example to others. In other words, make them his own example. Your task is to do all those things that you want your members also make.

In this case, they will easily follow your lead. To do all things necessary over time you will become skilled to effortlessly explain to their members the best ways that they are doing the same.

In the crucial area of ??duplication, your members definitely watch what you are doing as their sponsor. Show
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Affiliate since: 07/26/2007, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Williams's 638 other Ask SC answers

This question is a good one and it really depends on how they are doing. If you PSAs/CSAs need your help then help them. As far as providing gift certificates, I see them as a tool to motivate, encourage, and support my team. There are some who feel differently and that's okay but remember everyone you help along the way adds value to your team. Instead of just granting gift certificates place stipulations of merit on them. Let your affiliates know that you are willing to meet them half way. You can't fund their business but if they are will to do what is needed then your help is earned, deserved, and appreciated.

However, I agree that we should not create 'crippled' affiliates. Encourage them to use the tools and resources available to achieve milestones and badges. Everyone achieves a greater sense of worth for something they have done. Soon as they understand this they will aim to achieve this for themselves without you telling them.

So if an affiliates needs assistance I say help them as best as you can. That affiliate could very well become your next DTL!
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This question is a good one and it really depends on how they are doing. If you PSAs/CSAs need your help then help them. As far as providing gift certificates, I see them as a tool to motivate, encourage, and support my team. There are some who feel differently and that's okay but remember everyone you help along the way adds value to your team. Instead of just granting gift certificates place stipulations of merit on them. Let your affiliates know that you are willing to meet them half
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Affiliate since: 01/21/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Luis's 44 other Ask SC answers

This is very important to always be there for your down-line to assist with any question or problem they might have.
The first few months especially because this is the time that you help them to get started and help them to understand how exactly this business works.
But it doesn't stop there, you should be available to help them anytime, I've been with SFI for over two years and now and again I still contact my sponsor for help with a problem that i might need assistance with before contacting the support team.
Remember your down-line is your engine to move forward and become successful in this business.
So maintaining and looking after your engine(PSA's & CSA's) to ensure it runs smoothly is of vital importance. Just like a car, if you don't look after your engine it will break down.
So at all times keep attending to your engine of success and keep moving forward.
All the best.
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This is very important to always be there for your down-line to assist with any question or problem they might have.
The first few months especially because this is the time that you help them to get started and help them to understand how exactly this business works.
But it doesn't stop there, you should be available to help them anytime, I've been with SFI for over two years and now and again I still contact my sponsor for help with a problem that i might need assistance with before
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I think you need to stay in touch with them and provide assistance whenever they need it because they are part of your team and you need to help them as long as they need your help because if they succeed, and you shall succeed.

And when they become independent and become familiar with the job will always be you first turn for help as its Sponsor or Co-Sponsor with you because they most closely connected with you have mastered the first steps in your team.

Thus whenever someone from your team members request assistance do you need to do them a favor and give necessary assistance because you can only succeed with teamwork.
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I think you need to stay in touch with them and provide assistance whenever they need it because they are part of your team and you need to help them as long as they need your help because if they succeed, and you shall succeed.

And when they become independent and become familiar with the job will always be you first turn for help as its Sponsor or Co-Sponsor with you because they most closely connected with you have mastered the first steps in your team.

Thus whenever someone
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Affiliate since: 11/23/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Cornelius's 63 other Ask SC answers

Hello, Maria,
Your question ignites in me to tell you what Leadership entails; and although I cannot claim to be a sole authority on subject matter, all the same, I wish to share the followings with you:--
1. Leadership is a life-long matter. It should not have expiry date for as long as there are followers in your team.
2. So, you must be committed to guiding/training your followers for life;
3. You should possess Positive Attitude;
4. Untiring Dedication is a must for every leader;
5. Tenacity to succeed and maintain the group is necessary.
6. Ability to Inspire your members should be uppermost for a life-time.

Hope this helps!

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Hello, Maria,
Your question ignites in me to tell you what Leadership entails; and although I cannot claim to be a sole authority on subject matter, all the same, I wish to share the followings with you:--
1. Leadership is a life-long matter. It should not have expiry date for as long as there are followers in your team.
2. So, you must be committed to guiding/training your followers for life;
3. You should possess Positive Attitude;
4. Untiring Dedication is a must for every
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Affiliate since: 01/14/2013, Power Rank: 722 | Read Sule's 287 other Ask SC answers

Well, my straight answer to this question is this. For as long as your PSAs and CSAs remain your PSAs and CSAs, they can continue to depend on you for help. This is because SFI business as it relates to team members is a life-long partnership. As SFI itself likes to remind affiliates always, you can do well in the business when your team members are doing well. In other words, your success in SFI business is directly related to the success of your PSAs and CSAs.

In SFI business, experience shows that the more you know about the business, the more you need to know. That is why Ask SC answers; the Forum and A2A are really very popular sites in the business any serious affiliate can’t afford to ignore for too long. There is nothing as gratifying to human psyche more than to have a shoulder to lean on always particularly in the type of business as depicted by SFI. For that reason, there is really to time frame which can be safely put on how long any of your affiliates can depend on you. If for example the question is asked in reverse, how long will you want to depend on your own sponsor? With all sincerity and every sense of purpose, I believe every affiliate will really be hard put to answer that question correctly. Truth is, there really can be no time frame any affiliate can depend on his/her sponsor for help in a business as dynamic as SFI. That is what my mind and experience since year 2013 tells me about the business.

I hope you find my answer helpful. Best wishes.



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Well, my straight answer to this question is this. For as long as your PSAs and CSAs remain your PSAs and CSAs, they can continue to depend on you for help. This is because SFI business as it relates to team members is a life-long partnership. As SFI itself likes to remind affiliates always, you can do well in the business when your team members are doing well. In other words, your success in SFI business is directly related to the success of your PSAs and CSAs.

In SFI business, experience
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Affiliate since: 10/05/2011, Power Rank: 25 | Read Francis's 105 other Ask SC answers

The role of the sponsor is mainly to guide and support the downline. When the PSAs or CSAs join the group, apart from sending a welcoming letter, it is important that the sponsor continues to address any issues raised by the downline as they learn the training material at SFI.

It has to be said that committed affiliates can still make progress regardless of the type of sponsor they have. How long should they depend on you for help? For the growth of your team, continued support and encouragement to your PSAs or CSAs will also bring benefit to you as a leader. This is because with every issue raised (even where you cannot provide an immediate answer), you are also growing as a leader. In this context the phrase “depend on me” should not be interpreted to mean that the PSAs or CSAs would fail without your help.

I would say keep the relationship with your PSAs and CSAs for as long as they are members of your team. The strength and growth of your team depends on people like them and there will always be something new to learn.

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The role of the sponsor is mainly to guide and support the downline. When the PSAs or CSAs join the group, apart from sending a welcoming letter, it is important that the sponsor continues to address any issues raised by the downline as they learn the training material at SFI.

It has to be said that committed affiliates can still make progress regardless of the type of sponsor they have. How long should they depend on you for help? For the growth of your team, continued support
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