Affiliate since: 10/17/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read BELINDA's 36 other Ask SC answers

The answer here hinges on a few facts not given. If the up-line is co-opting S-Builders, then the only advantage I find is in your being able to get a split of shares for less cost. If you can not afford the full cost of an S-builder unit, then your up-line sharing the cost over several team members is a good thing. If you can afford your own unit of S-builders, then not only do you get perhaps more sign-ups but also the vp associated with the purchase. Now, if your up-line is not using S-builders but is very good at obtaining sign-ups from their own marketing efforts, then I would definitely consider purchasing in the up-lines co-op. Such a co-op could produce as many or more sign-ups, even perhaps at a lower cost. It all depends on what your up-line is charging per share/unit. I can say that my up-line is awesome at running his team co-op and reasonable in price. Which ever way you go, do not invest money that you can not afford to lose as no co-op can promise that any new sign-up will be active.
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The answer here hinges on a few facts not given. If the up-line is co-opting S-Builders, then the only advantage I find is in your being able to get a split of shares for less cost. If you can not afford the full cost of an S-builder unit, then your up-line sharing the cost over several team members is a good thing. If you can afford your own unit of S-builders, then not only do you get perhaps more sign-ups but also the vp associated with the purchase. Now, if your up-line is not using S-builders
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Affiliate since: 08/11/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Marija's 63 other Ask SC answers

Hello!

Let me ask you who you think advertises better - SFI or your upline member?
Although I have no intention of discrediting your upline member, I still think SFI Marketing team must be doing a better job. For example, you can be sure that the affiliates you receive were not told they would earn a fortune overnight.

Having said that, you can always see how good your upline member is by looking at their badges, seeing if they are in Top enrollers, etc. Also, because they probably don't sell as many shares as S-Builder Co-op, you might get more PSAs. In addition, I am sure your upline would notice you, maybe help you more - either with advice or incentives.

The best would be buying a unit in each co-op. But if that's not possible, I would buy an S-Builder Co-op unit - for its value. Not to mention the VP you will get.

Wishing you great new affiliates, whichever co-op you choose!

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Hello!

Let me ask you who you think advertises better - SFI or your upline member?
Although I have no intention of discrediting your upline member, I still think SFI Marketing team must be doing a better job. For example, you can be sure that the affiliates you receive were not told they would earn a fortune overnight.

Having said that, you can always see how good your upline member is by looking at their badges, seeing if they are in Top enrollers, etc. Also, because they
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Affiliate since: 08/26/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Dr Sudhanshu's 155 other Ask SC answers

To be frank both are beneficial for an new affiliate. However, if you have a tight budget you should make a wise decision to choose either of them. Please take into account the following points to decide ....

1. S-Builder is run by SFI and is run at highly business platforms.....However, due to extremely high purchase of S Builder by affiliates the number of affiliates per share is decreasing.

2. The co-ops running by your upline is a good one in terms of number of shares. however, the quality of PSAs can differ a lot depending on the quality of advertisement run by your upline.

In my suggestion, if your upline is a highly experienced member and good at capturing quality affiliates, please use the Co-op run by him. In case he is not good at marketing, I would suggest you use S Builder.
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To be frank both are beneficial for an new affiliate. However, if you have a tight budget you should make a wise decision to choose either of them. Please take into account the following points to decide ....

1. S-Builder is run by SFI and is run at highly business platforms.....However, due to extremely high purchase of S Builder by affiliates the number of affiliates per share is decreasing.

2. The co-ops running by your upline is a good one in terms of number of shares. however,
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Affiliate since: 09/06/2011, Power Rank: 2 | Read BABU's 113 other Ask SC answers

It’s a matter of Trust and Self Confidence. Actually, both are producing the same results but if you opt for the S-Builder Co-Op. Unit, the quantity will be limited but when you try to buy from your own upline member’s Co-Op. Unit, you can decide the quantum of sign ups you like to buy.

However, I don’t see any difference between the above two concepts and there won’t be any guarantee on performance from those Sign Ups. As a sponsor, it is for you to make them active with enough encouragement, motivation, assistance and proper guidance.

If you buy a unit of S-Builder Unit, you can expect a maximum of 3-5 sign ups every month on an average basis and seldom, you get PRMs too. But in case, if you trust your upline leader and buy their Sign Ups, you can do so but they won’t give you any assurance on their sign ups with regard to performance when they deliver them to you. For me, it would be a more costly affair than a S-Builder Unit.

Hence, I would recommend to stick with S-Builder Co-op. Unit since it is cost effective and also concentrate on enrolling on your own from your neighborhood and also friends in to your Team. After all, your personal acquaintance with new sign ups will be an added advantage for them to work actively and sincerely under you to make both highly successful in the system.

Wish you success !!!

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It’s a matter of Trust and Self Confidence. Actually, both are producing the same results but if you opt for the S-Builder Co-Op. Unit, the quantity will be limited but when you try to buy from your own upline member’s Co-Op. Unit, you can decide the quantum of sign ups you like to buy.

However, I don’t see any difference between the above two concepts and there won’t be any guarantee on performance from those Sign Ups. As a sponsor, it is for you to make them active with enough
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Affiliate since: 01/14/2013, Power Rank: 521 | Read Sule's 287 other Ask SC answers

Hi Janet,

I believe SFI affiliates decide to buy into co-operatives for various reasons depending on the business aims and strategies of each affiliate. All SFI co-operatives normally deliver similar or near similar benefits but the degree of success, reliability and dependability largely determines which to belong to. The reason why everything depends on what each affiliate wants to achieve.

That brings us to the issue of S-Builder co-op which SFI officially promotes and other individual affiliates’ co-ops which SFI actively encourages.

As gleaned from SFI archives, S-Builder is a new, international, multi-channel advertising co-op available to all SFI affiliates, giving them the ability to accelerate their paths to success by purchasing shares. With S-Builder, you can turn up the heat as hot as you want and propel your business forward.

No longer is a lack of time or marketing experience a roadblock to success with SFI. With S-Builder, you can simply plug in to the global advertising co-op and within a few weeks begin receiving sign-ups (both SFI affiliates and TC members). That looks very good for your business I suppose?

As for individual affiliates co-ops apart from sharing co-op advertising fees which makes the advertising very cheap for individual members, it allows you and your team members to pool your money together to advertise, and then share in the resulting leads generated. But the benefits go beyond shared leads. The real power of such co-ops lies in the fact that you are the co-op leader. Because of the SFI commission structure, you can actually earn on EVERY new affiliate your co-op attracts, not just those who get recorded as having you as their sponsor. That sounds great I suppose?

I do hope this answers your question. Best wishes.



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Hi Janet,

I believe SFI affiliates decide to buy into co-operatives for various reasons depending on the business aims and strategies of each affiliate. All SFI co-operatives normally deliver similar or near similar benefits but the degree of success, reliability and dependability largely determines which to belong to. The reason why everything depends on what each affiliate wants to achieve.

That brings us to the issue of S-Builder co-op which SFI officially promotes and other
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read MICHAEL CHUKWUKA's 36 other Ask SC answers

The S-Builder Cooperative is a Cooperative outfit, and your buying a unit or more of it is like buying a unit or more of the Shares or stock of a company by way of investment.

From my own experience, I never knew it is so good to invest in the S-Builder Co-op until I did, and started reaping regular dividends of good PSAs. These PSAs have boosted my downline, especially for somebody like me who does not have the time to go out there and market. About 70% of my downline are all from my share from S-Builder Coop and I have only bought just one share.
This is not to say that an upline member's co-op unit is not good. I would rather say that the taste of the pudding is in the eating, and i intend to also try an upline member's co-op for comparison, afterall we are all in thesame boat heading towards thesame destination.

Hope this helps.
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The S-Builder Cooperative is a Cooperative outfit, and your buying a unit or more of it is like buying a unit or more of the Shares or stock of a company by way of investment.

From my own experience, I never knew it is so good to invest in the S-Builder Co-op until I did, and started reaping regular dividends of good PSAs. These PSAs have boosted my downline, especially for somebody like me who does not have the time to go out there and market. About 70% of my downline are all from my
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Affiliate since: 04/13/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Andrew's 330 other Ask SC answers

Both are a great way to get your ads in places where they don't currently run and take advantage of someone marketing skills other than your own.

Every Co-Op is a pool of funds allowing small money to do big things. The more active you are in joining co-ops the more widespread your message will be and the more powerful your results will be. Being in more than one co-op is like having a diversified investment portfolio. If one stock falls another one's gains may erase the loss and even bring you a profit. Granny always said don't put all your eggs in one basket, a single drop could crack them all and then there will be no eggs for breakfast.

I do however urge you to connect with any co-op creator before joining in and make sure they are using quality advertising sources and not just buying cheap bulk traffic through a pop-under program etc.. where the ads go largely unseen or are viewed as spam or a threat. I have bought bulk traffic before and I will tell you that conversions are on par with a monkey slinging poo at your business, what stick you don't want.
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Both are a great way to get your ads in places where they don't currently run and take advantage of someone marketing skills other than your own.

Every Co-Op is a pool of funds allowing small money to do big things. The more active you are in joining co-ops the more widespread your message will be and the more powerful your results will be. Being in more than one co-op is like having a diversified investment portfolio. If one stock falls another one's gains may erase the loss and even
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Williams's 638 other Ask SC answers

Again let me remind you that your upline has a vested interest in your success. They watch placement carefully because they want strong affiliates. Outside co-ops are concerned about quantity over quality. Your team leader is very concerned about quality. That's the most important difference.

Otherwise, both co-ops have a diverse market reach. The activity percentage with the S-builder will be comparable to other ECA co-ops. Costs will differ because the S-builder is designed to help you generate team growth whereas ECA co-ops are designed to generate commissions. In either case you will need a budget. Set your own and stick with it no matter whose co-op you are participating in.
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Again let me remind you that your upline has a vested interest in your success. They watch placement carefully because they want strong affiliates. Outside co-ops are concerned about quantity over quality. Your team leader is very concerned about quality. That's the most important difference.

Otherwise, both co-ops have a diverse market reach. The activity percentage with the S-builder will be comparable to other ECA co-ops. Costs will differ because the S-builder is designed to
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

The short answer is - "VersaPoints." Since S-Builder is an SFI product you will earn more VP on your purchase. SFI has been doing this a long time and have the expertise to bring people to your team.

You will also get the S-Builder Co-OP badge by using SFI's Co-Op instead of someone elses. It helps show your team what you are doing so they will know what to do as well. Remember that you need to teach your team the same things you are doing. One of the best ways is through duplication.
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Affiliate since: 06/29/2000, Power Rank: 1 | Read Leon's 55 other Ask SC answers

The S-Builder Co-op pools the collected funds and then invests those funds into the advertising process. There's no guaranteed results! If you're considering a Co-op that guarantees a certain number of Affiliates you risk that most of your leads will not be demographically suitable for your SFI business. I'm trying to put this nicely!

If your upline Team Leader has a Co-op that is producing good results then there's nothing wrong with TESTING their system. You can test other sources while also using S-Builder. Marketers test everything and go with the winners!
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The S-Builder Co-op pools the collected funds and then invests those funds into the advertising process. There's no guaranteed results! If you're considering a Co-op that guarantees a certain number of Affiliates you risk that most of your leads will not be demographically suitable for your SFI business. I'm trying to put this nicely!

If your upline Team Leader has a Co-op that is producing good results then there's nothing wrong with TESTING their system. You can test other sources while
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