Affiliate since: 11/14/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read VIVEK KUMAR A's 129 other Ask SC answers

In the first part, you have to remember that you are dealing with equals and need to be compassionate to their needs and limitations. You should balance your communications sent to them without over-emphasizing on particular aspect. As you play a role of a guide to them, you should word your communication in a way that it creates an impact of assistance rather than a command.

In the second part where you need to encourage and motivate your team members, you are required to do all that an awesome sponsor would do.

As an awesome sponsor you should try to show your awesome work to your team members. For this you should exhibit the following:

1. Maintain your leadership by setting an example. Sooner or later they will follow.

2. Be supportive to the needs of your down line from time to time. Their success is your success.

3. Maintain your Leadership page well and update from time to time. Post regular blogs containing useful information; tips that would help your team grow etc. Include your leadership page URL in your mails to show your work, recommendations, contests etc for your team.

4. Set up good communication link with your team through PSA / CSA mailer, Genealogy mails. Keep sending valuable tips to enforce growth and energy in your team.

5. Use stream post tab effectively by posting important announcements and encouraging thoughts.

6. Respond to new PSA mail notifications by welcoming them immediately to your team and offer assistance in their start up.

7. Encourage and recognize your PSAs / CSAs as they advance in the E365 contest. Show that you are happy in their happiness.

8. Show your leadership at the forum and share good post with them.

9. Run a co-op and let them know about it with the conditions applicable to participate.

10. Make them aware about the marketing aid and methods. Let them know effective ways and areas to use them.

11. Encourage them to read. “SFI Rules of Success” contain ideal topics for their business growth.

12. Keep your communication personalized, don’t set it on auto-responder.

13. Have patience; do not be forceful on achievements.

14. In wake of hasty success do not develop dependency in your team.

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In the first part, you have to remember that you are dealing with equals and need to be compassionate to their needs and limitations. You should balance your communications sent to them without over-emphasizing on particular aspect. As you play a role of a guide to them, you should word your communication in a way that it creates an impact of assistance rather than a command.

In the second part where you need to encourage and motivate your team members, you are required to do all that
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Affiliate since: 07/26/2007, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Williams's 638 other Ask SC answers

It is really easy to get your affiliates to get and stay active when they feel you and trust you. So you have to build on that trust early on by establishing yourself as a leader in this industry. Your profile should be exemplary. Lead by example.

Building rapport best is done by telling your affiliates about your short SFI journey. Tell them the good and the bad. Talk about your disappointments and your achievements. But most of all, let them know that you understand them. You know what it is like to start something new and be unsure. You know what it's like to be in a financial crunch and need additional income to support your family. You must put a face on your business and some heart in your communications.

Do this and your affiliates will never see you as a dictator or as selfish. It is natural for people to like people who share similar experiences that they have. They will start to let down their gaurd and dip into the waters slowly. Allow them to do this on their terms and you won't appear selfish. As a matter of fact, you will become their mentor and friend. This should be the goal of your communication: Help your friends achieve the success that you all rightly deserve.

Aim Higher & Dream Bigger!
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It is really easy to get your affiliates to get and stay active when they feel you and trust you. So you have to build on that trust early on by establishing yourself as a leader in this industry. Your profile should be exemplary. Lead by example.

Building rapport best is done by telling your affiliates about your short SFI journey. Tell them the good and the bad. Talk about your disappointments and your achievements. But most of all, let them know that you understand them.
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Affiliate since: 10/01/2013, Power Rank: 426 | Read Nimo's 381 other Ask SC answers

I believe you can do this by displaying a caring attitude.

We all want to be loved, to be well thought of, to be appreciated and to be respected. If your affiliates think of you as a caring and loving sponsor that genuinely wants all her affiliates to succeed you will have no problems at all. You will most likely have a very committed and active team of affiliates.

Well how do you do this?

Right from the word go – welcome them. Let them know that you are here for them whenever they need help. Tell them a little about yourself and let them know that you are in this together with them. This is a partnership and that you are here to help and support them in growing their businesses.

Regularly send them tips and encouraging messages. Acknowledge their successes and any milestones they have achieved. If you see any actions they need to do in order to progress, let them know, suggesting to them what to do. The language you use must be respectful and encouraging – suggesting rather than directing. Never give them the impression that you are telling them how to run their business. Remember, their business is their business. Your role is to provide them the training, encouragement and support. Always remember this when communicating with your affiliates.

Those badges on your profile also play an important part in encouraging your affiliates. Point them out to your affiliates. If you are encouraging them to bid at the auctions, a Winner at the auction badge in your profile tells them that you participate in the auctions, if you are encouraging them to be Fast Tracker, a Fast Tracker badge on your profile will certainly help. In other words make sure you are also doing what you are suggesting to them they should do.

Run some team competitions with meaningful prizes – those that would grow their businesses eg advertising campaigns etc.. Let them feel that they are part of a team and encourage them to come to you if they need help with any aspect of the business. When they come to you for help, respond as soon as possible – within 24 hrs if possible.

All these simply mean that you have to be an awesome sponsor – be the very best sponsor you can. Focus on the needs of your affiliates - focus on their developments - focus on growing their businesses - your success will naturally follow if they are successful.


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I believe you can do this by displaying a caring attitude.

We all want to be loved, to be well thought of, to be appreciated and to be respected. If your affiliates think of you as a caring and loving sponsor that genuinely wants all her affiliates to succeed you will have no problems at all. You will most likely have a very committed and active team of affiliates.

Well how do you do this?

Right from the word go – welcome them. Let them know that you are here
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I present myself to my new affiliates as an assistant, rather than as a boss. I send out a welcome message offering my assistance, and a link to subscribe to an email training course, and if I don't hear back, I send out another follow-up email. If I do hear back, I try to encourage them as much as possible, engage them in dialogue, let them know I am there to help them build their business, and ask if there are any particular areas where they might need help. Those who are serious about their business tend to stay in touch.

Apart from that, I send out weekly letters of encouragement to everyone, active or not, using the PSA mailer and CSA mailer.

I rarely talk about my own business, unless it is to share an experience or method that has worked for me, and could work for them. My focus is always on helping and encouraging them to build their business and live their dreams, because that is what really matters to them. My own success is a by-product.

The best leaders are those who inspire, motivate and encourage those who follow them, whether that is in religion, team sport, business or even social circles. They instill desire and enthusiasm rather than fear.

Hope this helps
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I present myself to my new affiliates as an assistant, rather than as a boss. I send out a welcome message offering my assistance, and a link to subscribe to an email training course, and if I don't hear back, I send out another follow-up email. If I do hear back, I try to encourage them as much as possible, engage them in dialogue, let them know I am there to help them build their business, and ask if there are any particular areas where they might need help. Those who are serious about their business
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Affiliate since: 10/26/2013, Power Rank: 528 | Read Nafisa's 286 other Ask SC answers

I believe the secret to not sounding authoritative is two-fold. One will be in the tone of your voice (your communications) and the second would be to build a rapport gradually.

Do not keep repeating yourself over one issue. For example, we know that the Standing Order (SO) that your down line places gives you a commission of $7.95 and if you insist that the affiliate places a SO, it will create a forceful message. Let them decide what is best for them.

Building a relationship takes time and effort and you need to convey to your team members that you are there as support for them if they need any help. Once you develop trust with your members, it is easy to move forward together without them feeling overwhelmed.

Vary your mode of communications, one week it may be an e-card and on other day it will be a skype call. This enhances your relationship and allows you to understand your members better.


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I believe the secret to not sounding authoritative is two-fold. One will be in the tone of your voice (your communications) and the second would be to build a rapport gradually.

Do not keep repeating yourself over one issue. For example, we know that the Standing Order (SO) that your down line places gives you a commission of $7.95 and if you insist that the affiliate places a SO, it will create a forceful message. Let them decide what is best for them.

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

Being that SFI and TripleClicks is free to join and always will be, it is easy to acquire affiliates that just want to look around for a while and see if this is what they want to do or not.

As their sponsor it is easy to want new affiliates to become active as soon as possible not only for our personal business building but also because we care for the affiliates we are enrolling.

One of the good ways in which to encourage our new affiliates to become active is to start sharing all the good stuff that is going on within your personal building activities. Such as winning TCredits, VPs (VersaPoints), MRPs (Member Reward Points) and other gifts and prizes.

Now the point is don’t just share that you are winning those things but also include “HOW” to better their chances to win the prizes.

Also share the milestones that you and other members are achieving through building activities. Use personal testimonies and those of other people. One example I used is that my wife and I went out to an expensive restaurant and had a good night out on the town all with the money I earned through SFI.

One of the best things you will want to do for encouraging your affiliates is to lead by example. Believe me; your affiliates are watching what you are doing. If you want your affiliates to do something have proof that you have been there and done that.

In your stream posts and newsletter or Ecards make sure you are NOT using phrases like;
You should - You need to - It would be better if you - When you are speaking to your teammates use phrases like: “We need to” - “We all should” – “It would be better if all of us” In other words include yourself when speaking to your team so that it doesn’t appear that you are being a dictator or being bossy.

Treat your team members as though they were your best friends – In due time, if you are being an Awesome sponsor your teammates will end up being your best friends anyway. One of the “Golden rules is; “Treat others the way you would want to be treated.”

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Being that SFI and TripleClicks is free to join and always will be, it is easy to acquire affiliates that just want to look around for a while and see if this is what they want to do or not.

As their sponsor it is easy to want new affiliates to become active as soon as possible not only for our personal business building but also because we care for the affiliates we are enrolling.

One of the good ways in which to encourage our new affiliates to become active
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Affiliate since: 03/16/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Caroline's 111 other Ask SC answers

You will only come across as selfish if you talk about how you will benefit from their efforts. Make sure that all your communications are encouraging to your team.
How do you encourage? Praise any and all efforts by sending e-cards, putting up stream posts, instant messaging or via a personal email. Such praise wouldn't sound selfish or dictatorial as it is directed to your team member, and there is no mention of you at all.

When you get a new team member, send a warm welcome letter. Guide your new team members to the Start and SFI basics tabs on their home pages and reassure them of your assistance and support.

In your team mailouts send messages that give useful information about the business, or useful motivational messages that we have learned from your wider reading or seminars you may have attended. Share anything that will be useful for your team to grow as people, leaders and internet entrepreneurs - of course particularly focusing on SFI and applying these things to SFI. Do not mention yourself, except in the sense of how something was a tremendous help to you and you wish to share it because you found it so helpful.

Answer as promptly as possible any queries from your team and if you have one, add them to your co-op as a reward for achieving EA. Never TELL your affiliates what to do - simply advise and encourage and lead by example. Let them see what you do, not have you tell them what to do.

Last of all build relationships with your team. Share something of your personal life and encourage them to share something of themselves with you too. Be interested in them as people, and not as a means to you becoming rich.

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You will only come across as selfish if you talk about how you will benefit from their efforts. Make sure that all your communications are encouraging to your team.
How do you encourage? Praise any and all efforts by sending e-cards, putting up stream posts, instant messaging or via a personal email. Such praise wouldn't sound selfish or dictatorial as it is directed to your team member, and there is no mention of you at all.

When you get a new team member, send a warm welcome
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Thanks for this question.

First, please recognize the fact that your down lines are not your sub ordinates. They are also independent contractors like you and they are in this business to grow, earn and succeed.

They are either introduced by your own hand or you got them through your Sponsor or you bought them or you won them in Auctions. In any case, you are their Sponsor

As their Sponsor your duty first and foremost is to establish trust in their minds that you are there to help them grow continuously.

Every communication from your side should reflect on your commitment for their growth.

Without overwhelming them with steady flow of mails, you should give them practical tips, suggestions that can be followed practically,etc.

You can motivate them through Gift Certificates, TCredits, re-assignment of active PSAs, etc depending upon the situation that prevails within your Team.

You can motivate them through your performance and achievements.

Conclusion:

When you keep supporting them like this continuously, they will love this business and they will remain active. They will never suspect your intentions or advice and in fact they will keep communicating with you regularly. They will never ever think you are selfish or try to brand you as a dictator rather they will always consider you as their trustworthy friend who is highly committed for their success.
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Thanks for this question.

First, please recognize the fact that your down lines are not your sub ordinates. They are also independent contractors like you and they are in this business to grow, earn and succeed.

They are either introduced by your own hand or you got them through your Sponsor or you bought them or you won them in Auctions. In any case, you are their Sponsor

As their Sponsor your duty first and foremost is to establish trust in their minds that you
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Affiliate since: 08/26/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Vanesa's 2 other Ask SC answers

Well, you should probably try to come to them as a friend who is giving them a few pointers,
and don't forget to get in their shoes.

How was your sponsor giving you pointers, how did you feel about it.

Give your PSAs and CSAs a reminders which are polite.

For example: Don't tell them, you need to do that and that.
Tell them that The best way to get something is ...that and that.

Make sure you know what you want to hear from your sponsor is probably the same thing they would like to hear from you.

Don't tell anybody that they must have 1500 VP at the end of the month, instead just tell them
"This is something what you were working for the whole month, just a little bit more and you've got it. After reading some things it gets easier because you learn and use that knowledge in your SFI business."
Write them your experience and show them like that what they should and shouldn't do.

Just believe in yourself and never give up.
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Well, you should probably try to come to them as a friend who is giving them a few pointers,
and don't forget to get in their shoes.

How was your sponsor giving you pointers, how did you feel about it.

Give your PSAs and CSAs a reminders which are polite.

For example: Don't tell them, you need to do that and that.
Tell them that The best way to get something is ...that and that.

Make sure you know what you want to hear from your sponsor is
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Affiliate since: 10/05/2011, Power Rank: 25 | Read Francis's 105 other Ask SC answers

Good leadership is selfless and persuasive rather than selfish and dictatorial
Followers can easily sense tendencies of a leader coming across as demanding for selfish interests rather than those of the people being served.

The sponsor cannot force the affiliate to stay at SFI as that is neither guiding nor helping. It is better for the sponsor to adapt a friendly approach that involves listening first.
Take an example of say advising your affiliate on the advantages of setting up a standing order at Triplecliks in order to maintain EA status with ease. It would be wrong to tell the affiliate that he or she MUST set up a standing order because that would be viewed as demanding. A better approach would be to say that it is a good idea to set up one if you can afford. There are many reasons why people may not do this or that and some issues are outside the sponsor’s control.

Above all, it is better to demonstrate your leadership by example; for there is nothing worse than telling your affiliates to do things that you are not doing yourself. Leading by example also make the duplication process is easier. The affiliate will follow your words, if they are matched by your deeds.

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Good leadership is selfless and persuasive rather than selfish and dictatorial
Followers can easily sense tendencies of a leader coming across as demanding for selfish interests rather than those of the people being served.

The sponsor cannot force the affiliate to stay at SFI as that is neither guiding nor helping. It is better for the sponsor to adapt a friendly approach that involves listening first.
Take an example of say advising your affiliate on
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