Affiliate since: 03/17/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Jenny's 112 other Ask SC answers

There is no time limit on how long your PSA'S and CSA'S depend on you for help! I have been in SFI since 2012 and there are still times when I need help. I am thankful that I have an awesome sponsor who has always been willing to provide help,support, and encouragement. I admit that I don't need help as often as I once did but I have the assurance that if I need it, he is always willing to give it.
It is also beneficial that I can discuss new ideas with my sponsor. When he updates his leadership page, I pay attention because he has given the other team members sound advice that has helped us to improve our own teams and helped us to be better sponsors. You can succeed in SFI without a good sponsor but it is easier when you know that you have someone with valuable experience who is willing to help you!
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There is no time limit on how long your PSA'S and CSA'S depend on you for help! I have been in SFI since 2012 and there are still times when I need help. I am thankful that I have an awesome sponsor who has always been willing to provide help,support, and encouragement. I admit that I don't need help as often as I once did but I have the assurance that if I need it, he is always willing to give it.
It is also beneficial that I can discuss new ideas with my sponsor. When he updates
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Affiliate since: 08/28/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ana's 3 other Ask SC answers

Dear,
Let’s imagine that you are in charge of factory or any other company, all the workers will depend on you for guidance and advice as long as they work. It is the same here, you are their leader. They may not need your help every day, but you should always be available to them, no matter how experienced or ranked they are.

You always have time to guide your team, and you should have no problems at all with your PSAs and CSAs, coming to you for help.

You may not have all the answers regarding this business but you and your team are really all here to support and help each other.

There is a big difference between ranked and active members and those who are brand new. A new member will normally require more time in order to receive training, guidance and support from you. In the beginning they will depend on you. If you see that they are willing to work and striving to succeed you should do your best, and spend as much time as they need.

When they become more experienced, your relationship changes, and the time spent on them decreases significantly. Also some of them may surpass you in rank and you can help each other with suggestions and advice. They are no longer affiliates, but your colleagues. I would say that as long as you're a team , as long as you are working together you should continue to help each other.
Hope I was helpful

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Dear,
Let’s imagine that you are in charge of factory or any other company, all the workers will depend on you for guidance and advice as long as they work. It is the same here, you are their leader. They may not need your help every day, but you should always be available to them, no matter how experienced or ranked they are.

You always have time to guide your team, and you should have no problems at all with your PSAs and CSAs, coming to you for help.

You may not
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I feel for as long as they need you.

I know in my place of work, I can get in there and work quite well without my manager, then all of a sudden, I need to ask something as I have come across an issue that I haven't tackled before.

I think the same can be said for SFI. So, if you are contacted by someone who doesn't usually contact you, that would make me think that they either have something great to share, or they are stuck with a situation and are looking for a bit of expertise to help them solve it.

Every time that you are helping your team members, you are seeing issues which you may find is becoming a common thread, you can turn this into team building emails offering solutions...

Also, if they are coming to you for help, they are keen to succeed...sounds good to me....
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I feel for as long as they need you.

I know in my place of work, I can get in there and work quite well without my manager, then all of a sudden, I need to ask something as I have come across an issue that I haven't tackled before.

I think the same can be said for SFI. So, if you are contacted by someone who doesn't usually contact you, that would make me think that they either have something great to share, or they are stuck with a situation and are looking for a bit of expertise
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Affiliate since: 10/28/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Alma's 21 other Ask SC answers

It's individual I think.

But my perfect scenario goes like this:
- In first few weeks new PSA contacts me daily - asking questions about SFI system. Thanks to these questions I understand if PSA/CSA is trying or wants everything on a "silver plate".
- After few weeks - my PSA is too busy working with it's own PSAs.

I think that everyone should understand: SFI ranking, Compensation Plan, VP system and other basics, by the time they reach E365 finals (Round 6). The rest is up to them.

Tip:
- Create your own FAQ list. It is true that all informations are provided on SFI, but all these information can be confusing for new affiliates. Abstract the most important basic things - Organize answers and important instructions on a website. You can include this links in your New PSA Greeting.
In this way you save your time, and your downline can use it too.
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It's individual I think.

But my perfect scenario goes like this:
- In first few weeks new PSA contacts me daily - asking questions about SFI system. Thanks to these questions I understand if PSA/CSA is trying or wants everything on a "silver plate".
- After few weeks - my PSA is too busy working with it's own PSAs.

I think that everyone should understand: SFI ranking, Compensation Plan, VP system and other basics, by the time they reach E365 finals (Round
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Affiliate since: 12/06/2012, Power Rank: 231 | Read Elizabeth's 190 other Ask SC answers

The first year is the time when affiliates usually need your help. I consider that Sponsoring is about training an affiliate for the first 6 months until they understand completely how the program works and learn how to make money here on SFI. The second and third year is a time where you continue to help them but they must not depend on you, they must be able to do the work on their own and also find other online resources to educate themselves, as a sponsor you are their to educate and provide the guidelines so that they can follow your example and work the business.

When a baby is learning to walk you hold their hand until their legs are strong enough to stand alone, so the point is you are not going to be holding your affiliates hand forever, once they learn how to walk you just provide them a path to walk on but they have to walk with their own two feet.
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The first year is the time when affiliates usually need your help. I consider that Sponsoring is about training an affiliate for the first 6 months until they understand completely how the program works and learn how to make money here on SFI. The second and third year is a time where you continue to help them but they must not depend on you, they must be able to do the work on their own and also find other online resources to educate themselves, as a sponsor you are their to educate and provide
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Thanks for this question.

Before answering, I would like to know - Tell me honestly - Do you have that much members in your team who keep communicating with you very regularly?

We only see lot of complaints in the Forum about affiliates remaining inactive or not communicating or responding after signing up.

Such being the case, it would be too good if your Team Members depend on you regularly.

How long they should depend on you for help, depends on how soon and how efficiently you teach them about SFI Business so that they will be able to stand on their own legs.

How great your rapport and bonding with them?
What's the trust level that exists among you & your team?
How often they remain in touch with you?
What is their knowledge level?
What's the level of their commitment to the business?
What is the response level you all maintain?
What sort of interaction taking place and at what pace?
What sort of inspiration & motivation you provide to them? & what is their reaction?
What is their current progress level & what is the Target & how you help them to achieve it?

These are all the major questions that you need to answer yourself. If you are happy with your answers then you have nothing to worry. You can concentrate on your activities that can take you further resulting in higher TL Status and more earnings.

If some where you find the links between you and your team remains weak then you need to focus more to make it stronger.

Conclusion:

SFI business is basically team oriented. Alone no one can achieve bigger things. You need people rather committed people continuously. If they grow, you grow. Such being the facts, rather than pondering on how long your team members can rely on you it would be prudent if you think " how can I support my Team Members regularly so that all of us can grow steadily, earn and succeed continuously". Aim High; Dream High!!
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Thanks for this question.

Before answering, I would like to know - Tell me honestly - Do you have that much members in your team who keep communicating with you very regularly?

We only see lot of complaints in the Forum about affiliates remaining inactive or not communicating or responding after signing up.

Such being the case, it would be too good if your Team Members depend on you regularly.

How long they should depend on you for help, depends on how
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Affiliate since: 08/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999

The best way to look at this question is maybe " how long should I allow my affiliates to depend on me?" The answer therefore is for as long as is necessary!

However there is no right or wrong answer as each affiliate will present a different set of circumstances from the next. As sponsors we are duty bound to help our affiliates at all times since their success is directly linked to ours we have had help from our upline before!

Some affiliates are slower than others and will probably need help longer than others but my experience in SFI so far is once an affiliate gets the hang of it they wean themselves off. They actually start helping others therefore in the majority of cases we don't really go on forever helping the same people.

Keeping an open door policy is the best way forward, and it usually brings better results!
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The best way to look at this question is maybe " how long should I allow my affiliates to depend on me?" The answer therefore is for as long as is necessary!

However there is no right or wrong answer as each affiliate will present a different set of circumstances from the next. As sponsors we are duty bound to help our affiliates at all times since their success is directly linked to ours we have had help from our upline before!

Some affiliates are slower than others
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Affiliate since: 06/13/2015, Power Rank: 1053 | Read Dušica's 11 other Ask SC answers

During the first few weeks I encourage the new PSAs and CSAs to read and learn as much as possible and I tell them that I am always ready to help solve their problems.

The language barriers sometimes make the understanding more difficult so I try to explain in few easy words in my messages what they should do. I also follow their ledger and I see what are their interests, so I try to suggest their next steps in the SFI business.

There are not many active affiliates, so I have enough time to communicate directly with each one of them. It is very pleasant to get friends all over the world. It is not exactly that they will depend on me for help, but some consultations will be recommended as long as you are active in SFI business.

I hope you find my answer helpful.
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During the first few weeks I encourage the new PSAs and CSAs to read and learn as much as possible and I tell them that I am always ready to help solve their problems.

The language barriers sometimes make the understanding more difficult so I try to explain in few easy words in my messages what they should do. I also follow their ledger and I see what are their interests, so I try to suggest their next steps in the SFI business.

There are not many active affiliates, so I
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Affiliate since: 07/22/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Elvira's 12 other Ask SC answers

Hi!

I think that depends what kind of relationship you have with them.My Sponsor helped me a lot,we became a friends,writing about ourselves and some other things outside SFI, and i really trust her a lot!I am BTL now but i still sometimes need help from her,at least to tell me her opinion about some new methods or things i want to advertise.
For example,i have made ads for Privacy Maxx,first thing i did was to ask her and my up line for opinion.I know they have more experience then me and they will tell me the truth.
So i think some kind of dependence will always be there.Sponsor or a helping Co-Sponsor will always be a person you trust the most to give you advice and help you when you need.
Hope this helps.

Wish you a lot of success in SFI and in your life!
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Hi!

I think that depends what kind of relationship you have with them.My Sponsor helped me a lot,we became a friends,writing about ourselves and some other things outside SFI, and i really trust her a lot!I am BTL now but i still sometimes need help from her,at least to tell me her opinion about some new methods or things i want to advertise.
For example,i have made ads for Privacy Maxx,first thing i did was to ask her and my up line for opinion.I know they have more experience then
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Your PSA"s and CSA"s should be able to depend on you for advice for
as long as you remain active.

The first three months would be the crucial time.This is where your referrals
would need the most help. Help at that time may mean some financial help
to get started or enticements.

After a few months, I give detailed help on how to be successful in this
kind of business.

I do not wish to have a bunch of dependents. Thank goodness our referrals
have Ask Sc, ask Gery,the forums and 3 up-lines.

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Your PSA"s and CSA"s should be able to depend on you for advice for
as long as you remain active.

The first three months would be the crucial time.This is where your referrals
would need the most help. Help at that time may mean some financial help
to get started or enticements.

After a few months, I give detailed help on how to be successful in this
kind of business.

I do not wish to have a bunch of dependents. Thank goodness
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