Affiliate since: 11/10/2003, Power Rank: 126 | Read Earl's 98 other Ask SC answers

Leading a team can be complicated especially when there is so much to learn here at SFI. The good news is that SFI created an excellent training program that takes a person step by step through everything they need to know. The bad news is that most people don't have the patience to go through the training.

The first step to leading your team through the confusion is to find out how they were recruited. Where did they find the ad for SFI? If the person found the ad on a traffic exchange that contains many online business opportunities, there is a good chance that he/she was looking for something quick and easy that will produce money right away. At the very least, the number of ads that promote free and easy money on those exchanges work against us because of the expectations of those who click on our ads.

If the person is expecting a free and easy way of making money, your first goal should be to show how SFI is not that kind of business. Once you get beyond the initial shock of this being different, the person can settle down and start learning. Unfortunately, most people who are expecting a free and easy way to make money drop out after they realize that we actually work for our commissions.

However, for those who decide to hang around and try to understand SFI, my best advice is to encourage them to stick with the bare minimum for as long as it takes to get used to the business. Pick 1 or 2 key areas to focus on (daily tasks, PB Auctions, Eager Zebra games, etc) and don't add anything else until they master what they have already learned.

Most of all, slowing down is the best way to learn anything. In our fast past world, we pride ourselves on the ability to achieve success overnight, but overnight success usually doesn't happen until after several years of work has been going on behind the scenes. Once the people understand this, they will be able to have the patience to learn before they earn.
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Leading a team can be complicated especially when there is so much to learn here at SFI. The good news is that SFI created an excellent training program that takes a person step by step through everything they need to know. The bad news is that most people don't have the patience to go through the training.

The first step to leading your team through the confusion is to find out how they were recruited. Where did they find the ad for SFI? If the person found the ad on a traffic exchange
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

There is a saying - how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

Take it easy and be patient. If you are fortunate enough that your affiliates lets you know they are confused or they need help, say thank you.

Handle their confusion and questions one at a time. You can respond to the individual that asked the question or you can handle it in a team mail - if one of them is confused chances are others are too and they are just not asking.

You can give them links to find information - but explain it as simple as possible to them as well. Think about it - would they be asking questions if they can just look it up on a link themselves. Provide the link so they have the choice to read it as well but do not just provide links as answers.

Do not overload them with information. Go back to basics as many times as you have to. It might frustrate you a bit - but it will pay off.
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There is a saying - how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

Take it easy and be patient. If you are fortunate enough that your affiliates lets you know they are confused or they need help, say thank you.

Handle their confusion and questions one at a time. You can respond to the individual that asked the question or you can handle it in a team mail - if one of them is confused chances are others are too and they are just not asking.

You can give them
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2014, Power Rank: 3131 | Read Mohammed's 69 other Ask SC answers

To be able to lead a team that is in distress , as a leader, means starting from the basis. Since you recognise that team members are confuse, that place you in a vantage position to reorganise. Confusion can result from information overload, not keeping your correspondences short and simple, or possibly it is due to pressure from you on the team members.

The first step to rebuilding your team is to reflect on your past actions at communicating to each and all members of the team. Visit your welcome letters to new PSAs and CSAs with the aim of improving on them. Revisit all correspondences you sent via PSA, CSA and group Mailers for review.

Next is to read the newsletter on "How to be an awesome sponsor". Get the important tips in it and draw out a plan on how to apply them to your team.

Consult your upline team members for help. Explain your challenge to them and seek for advice. You can ask an upline member to assist in communicating to your team to boost their moral.

Finally, communicate with each team member so that you can understand the best way to convince them to believe in you and SFI vision again. Be patient in receiving criticism. Also avoid the blame game.

Doing the above and more will get you a better and vibrant team. Duplication will be your reward.
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To be able to lead a team that is in distress , as a leader, means starting from the basis. Since you recognise that team members are confuse, that place you in a vantage position to reorganise. Confusion can result from information overload, not keeping your correspondences short and simple, or possibly it is due to pressure from you on the team members.

The first step to rebuilding your team is to reflect on your past actions at communicating to each and all members of the team. Visit
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Affiliate since: 10/05/2011, Power Rank: 25 | Read Francis's 105 other Ask SC answers

Confusion and duplication cannot certainly walk hand in hand, as the end result would be more confusion.

I think one has to first establish the cause of confusion:

1. Is it due to information overload?
2. Is it due to language barriers?
3. Is it due to difficult in discerning what is presented?

Once the cause has been established it should be addressed before any duplication can take place. Of the three causes above, the most likely are the first two. Language barriers can be eased with translation tools or by re-assigning the affiliates to those who speak the same language. Trying to take in so much information in a very short time (or information overload) can make even simple things appear difficult. If the problem is simply in understanding what you are presenting to them even though they speak the same language as you, then, it is better to slow down and just take it step by step. Ensure what you show them first has been grasped before moving on to the next and give an allowance for a feedback. As we are human, some will grasp your information faster than others and this not the sponsor’s fault.

In summary, to make the process of duplication easier, ensure form the outset that the affiliates are clear as to what SFI is, their role and have no other barriers that can impede their progress. If there are any barriers discuss them first.

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Confusion and duplication cannot certainly walk hand in hand, as the end result would be more confusion.

I think one has to first establish the cause of confusion:

1. Is it due to information overload?
2. Is it due to language barriers?
3. Is it due to difficult in discerning what is presented?

Once the cause has been established it should be addressed before any duplication can take place. Of the three causes above, the most likely are the first two. Language
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Affiliate since: 07/16/2011, Power Rank: 311 | Read Darla's 53 other Ask SC answers

Hello Sandra Pugh this is a great question.

I connect with my team by chat, tm mail, email, or facebook.

If they are confused about everything (I take them by the hand so to say) I try to get some screen shots to help, as pictures say 1000 words and this will help in giving them some kind of direction on what and how to do something.

You simply do this in order for them to follow you and what you are doing.

You can make like a pdf file to send as attachment by email or you can use Screencast-o-Matic to do screen shots, lightshot or a snipping tool.

Whatever you want THEM to do, YOU do, because they are following your lead!

"You can get everything you want if you help enough others get what they want."
-Zig Ziglar

Never Give Up!

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Hello Sandra Pugh this is a great question.

I connect with my team by chat, tm mail, email, or facebook.

If they are confused about everything (I take them by the hand so to say) I try to get some screen shots to help, as pictures say 1000 words and this will help in giving them some kind of direction on what and how to do something.

You simply do this in order for them to follow you and what you are doing.

You can make like a pdf file to send as attachment
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

When there is confusion - it is time to stop the roller coaster ride and start at the beginning of the line again...

The above statement was told to me by a math teacher when I was in grade school and it stuck with me ever since.

When there is confusion - it is recognized as confusion, then it is the most responsible thing to do is to start at the beginning of the question or task again.

So in math, the teacher would then remind us that we have the skills and let's work on the question in phases or systematically to over come the confusion to guide our thought to being successful problem solvers.

Take a moment to lead your down-line team mates though the problem from the beginning. Starting at the beginning again is always a benefit as now you and the down-line team member will know what did not work so you will not make the mistake again or guide your business with the incorrect information,.

Begin with the question or task at the top of your list to achieve - such as the last run on top of the ladder.....this last run on the ladder is the place where you will want to end up after starting at the beginning.

Take each step through the process by explaining "why" do it at that movement so that down line members understand the reason for such choice tasks.

Confusion is not meaning that someone is not understanding it simply means that someone got lost on their way and need some one to guide them on their road map to success. It is important to not project your map or ways of doing things on to others but you simply may want to share choices with your down line members.

Duplication can be done but it will be done with their personality involved too and comfort of skills required to perform tasks. Be mindful that duplication is going to be a customization of strategies to assist the affiliate to reach their top run.

Break down each task or strategy into smaller parts - such as the famous quote, " how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time."

You may want to ask your down line members what he or she is experiencing barriers with and then turn those difficulties into opportunities by sharing or coaching them through the use of Skype meetings or even posted YouTube videos that are only accessed by a link you offer to them. You may want to highlight the work of other affiliates each week who seem to be having success in the topic area of concern expressed by others so that down line members not only receive your way of business approaches but may find the duplication of another down line team member (peer to peer) being a better fit.

Send out a message to call on all down line members to put forward topics of interest or challenging experiences so that you may provide meaningful and helpful information that is a profile fit to your team - duplication only can happen when the business steps are clear and understood. Mutual understanding is the key thus communication is the way to start the process of growth through duplication.
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When there is confusion - it is time to stop the roller coaster ride and start at the beginning of the line again...

The above statement was told to me by a math teacher when I was in grade school and it stuck with me ever since.

When there is confusion - it is recognized as confusion, then it is the most responsible thing to do is to start at the beginning of the question or task again.

So in math, the teacher would then remind us that we have the skills and let's
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Affiliate since: 07/26/2007, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Williams's 638 other Ask SC answers

How do you lead your team and have duplication when they are confused about everything?

Great question. All newbies are confused at first so accept the challenge. The best way to lead is by example without pressure. All newbies need reassurance. They are very uncertain about SFI but since you are the sponsor you feel good about SFI. Find a way to transfer your positive energy that works for you. You can start a skype group, a facebook group, Google hangout group, LinkedIn group or just use the stream to post tips, and offer encouragement.

Leading by example speaks volumes by your badges. When a team member sees all of your badges then they know they are working with someone who is serious about the business. No badges - no commitment. Moreover, don't pressure your affiliates to do anything. Let them ask the right questions. If they don't then you can't help them. Communication is not a monologue. They must be willing to communicate with you. If not, find a team member who is and answer their questions.
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How do you lead your team and have duplication when they are confused about everything?

Great question. All newbies are confused at first so accept the challenge. The best way to lead is by example without pressure. All newbies need reassurance. They are very uncertain about SFI but since you are the sponsor you feel good about SFI. Find a way to transfer your positive energy that works for you. You can start a skype group, a facebook group, Google hangout group, LinkedIn
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Affiliate since: 09/19/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Regina's 8 other Ask SC answers

For your team to be confused about everything, it means your team members (both PSA's & CSA's) lack essential knowledge of how SFI works & it's your duty as their sponsor/upline to put them through & let them know how SFI works in a nutshell. For me, I would say let your team be informed about the below essential tips in SFI & by that way, their confused state will ease a bit if not all.

1) introduce them to the SFI business by telling them what it is all about. Let them know that here, they can earn reasonable amount of income if only they are serious about it & are ready to work for it by investing their time, energy & finances.
2) encourage them to visit their daily tabs & clear out the red buttons, visit their launchpad & basics to learn more about SFI and earn versapoints whole doing so.
3) encourage them to out in a monthly standing order that will ear them 1500 versapoints, thereby keeping them kn the EA status monthly.
4) teach them to get 5 people & do what you are doing by act of duplication spo they can build their team as well.
5) inform them about reading about the marketing methods SFI offers & encourage them to go through them dailt.
Thus way, they'l understand the basics of how SFI works & also build on duplication.
Hooe this helps immensely.
Thank you
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For your team to be confused about everything, it means your team members (both PSA's & CSA's) lack essential knowledge of how SFI works & it's your duty as their sponsor/upline to put them through & let them know how SFI works in a nutshell. For me, I would say let your team be informed about the below essential tips in SFI & by that way, their confused state will ease a bit if not all.

1) introduce them to the SFI business by telling them what it is all about. Let them
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Affiliate since: 03/17/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Jenny's 112 other Ask SC answers

Thank you for your question because I'm sure that all sponsors face this situation. When I first started I was one of the confused. ( very confused! ) when my sponsor tried to explain TCredits, VP, MRP, duplication, etc., I felt as though he was speaking a different language even though we were both speaking English. One of his best pieces of advice was to study my Launchpad lessons and to write down any questions that I had. He emphasized to write the question as soon as I didn't understand something because otherwise I might forget. I also took notes because when I write something down, it helps me to stay focused on what I am reading. I would contact him after I made the list and we would go over my questions. It worked. I started to understand what I needed to do to reach my goals.
I also learned a lot from ASK-SC and the Forum. I stress to my team that these are two valuable ways to learn more about SFI. I have heard people complain that reading the answers in ASK-SC is boring but it isn't to me. There can be as many different opinions as there are people writing them. I can honestly say that there has never been a day that I didn't find out something new at one or both of these resources.
I believe in reading. That means that take the time to read the information on my to-do list instead of just waiting for the tab to turn color. That means that I take the time to read the newsletters and emails because it keeps me up to date on the important changes and events that lately seem to occur daily. I can't be a successful leader without the knowledge that I need to lead. I can't clear up my team's confusion if I am confused because I haven't been paying attention to what is happening.
I hope this answer helps you.

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Thank you for your question because I'm sure that all sponsors face this situation. When I first started I was one of the confused. ( very confused! ) when my sponsor tried to explain TCredits, VP, MRP, duplication, etc., I felt as though he was speaking a different language even though we were both speaking English. One of his best pieces of advice was to study my Launchpad lessons and to write down any questions that I had. He emphasized to write the question as soon as I didn't understand
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Affiliate since: 10/10/2013, Power Rank: 1250 | Read Nouroudini's 16 other Ask SC answers

Hello,

You must protect your team against confusion. Then lead them to have your duplication.

How to protect them against confusion?

Read the SFI Basics.
Tell them that they will only succeed if they know what to do to succeed. They must focus on the SFI Basics until they understood how the program works. It’s only after that they will move to other parts of the training without the fear of being confused.
Tell them to return to the Basics whenever they feel confused.

Doing the TO-DO List tasks
Tell them to do their TO-DO list tasks without expecting an income at the end of the month. Doing the TO-DO list tasks is not a job. This is part of their training. They get points, badges and rank as rewards.
Tell them to read the LaunchPad Lesson Day 11: Overnight Success...NOT!

This is their business.
Remind your team members that this is their business. Nobody will do it for them. Eventually they will succeed if they regularly connect and work seriously.
Tell your team that anything worthwhile in life takes time.

How to have duplication?

Be a good example for your team.
Have your standing order up to date. Log in regularly and do your Daily Actions. Be as active as you can.
The team members will see what you are doing and they will try to follow your lead.

Keep in touch.
Control the evolution of your team members from the Movers tab and Genealogy.
Post a short message on your Stream page at least 3 times a week to encourage and guide your team.
Send individual E-cards to your team members to congratulate them if they have achieved something, to give them tips or to remember to something they forgot to do.
Send a team newsletter to your team members once a week to guide them, to ensure you that they are up to date on program improvements.
Explain to your team members the importance of these improvements for themselves and for SFI. So they can quickly adapt themselves to this change.

Leaders are readers.
After 30 days many of your team members will be able to browse the site for training.
Encourage them to visit the forum and read answers to the Ask SC tab. They will find information that will be useful to them.
Tell them to regularly read the LaunchPad Lesson Day 28: the rules of success. They will learn, among other useful things, why and how to set goals.
Invite them to read gradually the trainings and the tools that are available on the Affiliate Centre.

Assist them
Do not miss an opportunity to tell your team that you are there to help them.
If a team member asks you a question give him the answer within 24 hours.
Invite your team members to join your co-op if you have any especially if they have difficulty recruiting.
Reward your PSA who just attain the EA status with Gift Certificate with which he can buy a TCredit and win 102 VP. He can play a game or bid on a micro auction.

To conclude
If you are a good leader and if your team members are serious to succeed they will follow your guidance and hopefully they will overcome their confusion and you’ll have your duplication.

I hope that my contribution can help.

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Hello,

You must protect your team against confusion. Then lead them to have your duplication.

How to protect them against confusion?

Read the SFI Basics.
Tell them that they will only succeed if they know what to do to succeed. They must focus on the SFI Basics until they understood how the program works. It’s only after that they will move to other parts of the training without the fear of being confused.
Tell them to return to the Basics whenever they
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