Affiliate since: 07/19/2020, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Oseloka's 38 other Ask SC answers

You must let him know that we all felt disappointed when we saw our first commission, including those making heavy commissions currently. The only way he would have made much in commissions the first month was if he generated heavy TC sales or had referred ECAs who made great sales.

SFI isn't a one hit business and was never designed to be so. It's a real business and like every real business, it takes time to grows. This is because you'll have to take time to learn the principles governing it, to begin applying them, and to remain committed to the growth and success of your business. I'm sure he'll agree he spent most of his first month trying to understand what the business is all about. If that was the case, how does he expect to make so much from what he understand so little?

Encourage him and let him know that the commission will grow if he keeps applying the SFI rule of success (https://www.sfimg.com/ROS/Index). He'll also need to re-read the Launchpad lesson 11 on Overnight success...NOT!(https://www.sfimg.com/LaunchPad/Day11).
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You must let him know that we all felt disappointed when we saw our first commission, including those making heavy commissions currently. The only way he would have made much in commissions the first month was if he generated heavy TC sales or had referred ECAs who made great sales.

SFI isn't a one hit business and was never designed to be so. It's a real business and like every real business, it takes time to grows. This is because you'll have to take time to learn the principles governing
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Very good question Irene!
My answer would be something like this...
Dear Name, let me first tell you that I understand very well your feeling (empathy).
I've been there myself and still keep going there from time to time (not alone).
But, there is a CERTITUDE within myself that I am very well on my way to achieving my dream (reassurance)!
Building a business is not an easy task. It takes time and determination...
And, is sometimes very much frustrating to look at our results while building the business.
We have that vision in mind of what it is that we want to accomplish and,
observing results that are not reflecting what we've done or want is frustrating and can be discouraging.
Especially these first months are... because they are reflecting the work of only yourself.
However, with time, with persistence and focused effort, you will start seeing the seed germinating...
you will start seeing your team growing - not just yourself anymore - and the results will start growing accordingly.
A Network Marketing business brings awesome results over time because after having worked so hard in the beginning,
you will be able to relax a little and start to harvest from the work of others, of this team of affiliates you've created.
Take the SFI Earnings Calculator and do some calculations; from this you will be able to see how your income is and will keep growing with time and you will also be able to see what kind of results will produce the kind of income desired.
Have a look here... https://www.sfimg.com/PopUp/EarningsCalculator
You also need to look at all the possible sources of income with SFI... as there is not only one way to make money.
Have a look here at the compensation plan again... https://www.sfimg.com/Reference/CompPlan
You've just started learning about a new business, a new company and all the possibilities it offer...
You then need to start implementing some of the ways to make money from your business...
And, by keeping giving it all you have, by keeping trying, by keeping working it out in one way or another...
Just like you did so very well in your first month... CONGRATULATIONS once again for your great work (point out the good work)!
YOU WILL GET THERE!!! And, you can count on myself to be there all along to help you in any way I can (reassurance and support).
You need to Give Time, some Time!
To your Success,
Alain
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Very good question Irene!
My answer would be something like this...
Dear Name, let me first tell you that I understand very well your feeling (empathy).
I've been there myself and still keep going there from time to time (not alone).
But, there is a CERTITUDE within myself that I am very well on my way to achieving my dream (reassurance)!
Building a business is not an easy task. It takes time and determination...
And, is sometimes very much frustrating to look at our
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

You must tell him that all of us felt disappointed including those making heavy commissions now, when we saw our first commission.
Building a business is not an easy task. It takes time and determination. SFI is a network marketing (multi-level) business and all such businesses take time to grow. You need to be persistent, focused & remain committed to your business. It takes some time to understand the different aspects of the business and takes some more time to build it up.
Encourage him and let him know that the commission will grow if he keeps applying the SFI rule of success. He will also need to re-read the Launchpad lessons for better understanding the business.
Wish you all the best.

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You must tell him that all of us felt disappointed including those making heavy commissions now, when we saw our first commission.
Building a business is not an easy task. It takes time and determination. SFI is a network marketing (multi-level) business and all such businesses take time to grow. You need to be persistent, focused & remain committed to your business. It takes some time to understand the different aspects of the business and takes some more time to build it up.
Encourage
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Affiliate since: 06/11/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Joseph Ikechukwu's 7 other Ask SC answers

I will explain to the affiliate that SFI has six different compensation plans namely: Direct commission, TripleClicks Executive Pool shares, Co-Sponsor commission, T-Credit bonus, ECA referral royalties and pay per action bounty. With this awareness, he will realize that despite his hard work, he needs to put in more effort to be able to take advantage of all the opportunities at his disposal.

I’ll go further to tell him what he can do to achieve consistent growth in his monthly commission; I will bring to his awareness that he can use the S-builder Co-Op to effect massive growth in his genealogy and grow his direct commission and TripleClicks Executive pool shares. I’ll ask him to use SFI income calculator as a guide and set target for himself. This will certainly restore his confidence in the program.

I will tell him many ways to acquire CSAs to boost Co-Sponsored commission such as Pricebenders auction, entrepreneur 365 finalist drawing, daily grand, and by acquiring EA and Team Leader status. This will encourage him to take all of these programs seriously.

Having won his confidence back in his SFI business, I’ll direct him to learn about strategy for signing up ECAs and to put them to work to start earning ECA royalty.

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I will explain to the affiliate that SFI has six different compensation plans namely: Direct commission, TripleClicks Executive Pool shares, Co-Sponsor commission, T-Credit bonus, ECA referral royalties and pay per action bounty. With this awareness, he will realize that despite his hard work, he needs to put in more effort to be able to take advantage of all the opportunities at his disposal.

I’ll go further to tell him what he can do to achieve consistent growth in his monthly commission;
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Affiliate since: 06/16/2012, Power Rank: 782 | Read Preeti's 12 other Ask SC answers

Business setting up require lot of hard labor .The key to success is long vision . likewise in SFI which is like any other Long term Business. We need to train ourselves first for our best results and then put that training in action and only after that we should think about Commissions. Recall the words - Do Karma and the Fruit will come by itself.
Remember : ZIZO and MIMO. Zero Input – Zilch Output and Maximum Input- Maximum Output..

Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I would simply explain that higher commisions just don´t come over night. Every commision is a plus and that should give them more of an incentive to work harder
the following month. They should also take an honest inventory and ask themselves
if they have utilize every option that SFI suggests to make more income.

Affiliate since: 08/04/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Stephen Sid's 11 other Ask SC answers

Tell them that their first commission is only from the VP's they have accumulated. Tell them that this commission is their basis to estimate how many active affiliates they need to gain more in SFI. Everyone at SFI starts with a very low commission, say $1.00, but if they duplicate themselves and gain Team Leader Status, they can multiply this small commission to a lot more. Sit and talk with them and tell them that if they want to gain more, they have to work more, this is a business and hard-work is needed to make your business grow. Teach them the value of duplication.
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Tell them that their first commission is only from the VP's they have accumulated. Tell them that this commission is their basis to estimate how many active affiliates they need to gain more in SFI. Everyone at SFI starts with a very low commission, say $1.00, but if they duplicate themselves and gain Team Leader Status, they can multiply this small commission to a lot more. Sit and talk with them and tell them that if they want to gain more, they have to work more, this is a business and hard-work
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Affiliate since: 08/22/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Lynetta's 1 other Ask SC answers

I would express how excited that they made a commission at all the first month. There is so much learning that has to be done to achieve maximum results. Keep on going, there is a rainbow out there and you must not give up now! You have already put in so much time and effort. Maybe they need to reevaluate their calendar and use different methods than that of the last month. Plan your success and work you plan!

Affiliate since: 08/03/2011, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Sybil's 2 other Ask SC answers

How about your situation? Have you worked hard and is happy? Tell them about your experience and your situation. Let them know all that you have done, and is still doing for your SFI business giving specific examples. Tell them what you have achieved and how you continue to earn. Be specific about your earnings from the point of your beginning to your present status.

Affiliate since: 01/23/2010, Power Rank: 225 | Read Val's 64 other Ask SC answers

Remember in every business you start somewhere and work hard to get to the top. Being your OWN business this is even more true. Having received any commission at all in the first month is an accomplishment, considering you have just started, and keep doing what you are doing with the passion and commitment of a business owner and watch your business grow.

I am always here for questions and to help you build your own sale business at your own speed.