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

Hello Everybody!

Well, to say this is the important question for all who have joined SFI.

Honestly, without the initial contact you can't do follow up - why?

When you contact a person obviously you give a short note about SFI if you are very impressive, honest and explainable to brief a prospect all the amazing things happen and visible here. Although, if he is interested and genuinely wants to do hard work he will step your shoes.

There are also amazing things like doing actions, reading, following 3 steps, duplication, selling, purchasing, advertising etc., which should be explained without any difficulty.

After stepping into your shoes then comes the second part follow-up. why?

Once he joines to SFI he be overwhelmed and feels very exited about this programme. Later when the third month comes more points will be awarded according to his actions and duplication which he might feel frustated. Then you have to follow him make him understand that he has to do this or that, to overcome the obstacles for improving his business.

Overall I would tell that without initial contact there is no follow-up.

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Hello Everybody!

Well, to say this is the important question for all who have joined SFI.

Honestly, without the initial contact you can't do follow up - why?

When you contact a person obviously you give a short note about SFI if you are very impressive, honest and explainable to brief a prospect all the amazing things happen and visible here. Although, if he is interested and genuinely wants to do hard work he will step your shoes.

There are also amazing
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Affiliate since: 02/08/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read VERA's 13 other Ask SC answers

A very good question:

In my opinion both are important and detrimental to the growth and success of ones business.

The initial contact is important because you want to sell your idea to the best buyer who will get the understanding of what you are all about,the contact should be presented so uniquely that it will be hard to resist the offer,remember first impression last.

Follow-up is the critical part of growth,if you plant a seed and not water the seed unless nature assist that seed will perish.So it is with business,you make the presentation,someone like the idea decide to try,they will be young at heart,sometimes feeling the business is too much,somethings they may feel overwhelm at times but
if someone in their corner to cheer them on or even give a solid advice it will help that person get the confident that is much needed to push forward.Initial contact and follow up compliments each other,one without the other will be failure.

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A very good question:

In my opinion both are important and detrimental to the growth and success of ones business.

The initial contact is important because you want to sell your idea to the best buyer who will get the understanding of what you are all about,the contact should be presented so uniquely that it will be hard to resist the offer,remember first impression last.

Follow-up is the critical part of growth,if you plant a seed and not water the seed unless nature
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

There is no more important. Any contact that you have with a prospect is important. It is the most important thing that you can do for a prospect.

The initial contact is important because I feel it determines the way the prospect will work with you in the future. That is what it is all about the future. If you do everything that you can possibly do to help him to become successful, your prospect will feel that you really care about him and his business. I feel that it will encourage him to work harder and harder because he will want to succeed and make you proud of him. It will also teach him a important lesson: duplication. If he feels that you honestly care about him and he becomes a success then he will do the same for any prospects that he will have. It will be the same on down the line. We all try very hard to get prospects, and it is hard to do. So when we do find them make them feel like the most important person in the world.

The follow-up is important also because if you don't then your prospect will feel that you have abanded them and he will do the same for his prospects, and on down the line. Then your income will be a lot less or stop completely. That is now why we all joined SFI, we joined for many different reasons but all have the same goal. Always remember why you joined and never lose sight of that.

Communication, communication, communication is the name of this game, and it is very easy to do. Always, always, always send out a weekly team mail. Congratulate those who have made a special achievement. If you see it is getting toward the end of the month and any of your PSA or CSA have not qualified for EA, send a personal email and see if there is anything you can do to help. They may have just lost track of time.

We only need a few good affiliates and things will be good for everyone. Even treat your non-active affiliates the same way as your active ones. Mojo knows they may become your shinning stars. Never, ever give up. Keep doing your best and everything will work out for the best.
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There is no more important. Any contact that you have with a prospect is important. It is the most important thing that you can do for a prospect.

The initial contact is important because I feel it determines the way the prospect will work with you in the future. That is what it is all about the future. If you do everything that you can possibly do to help him to become successful, your prospect will feel that you really care about him and his business. I feel that it will encourage
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Affiliate since: 04/09/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ken's 15 other Ask SC answers

I would have to say the follow up. While it is true that without the initial contact. follow up would be impossible, it is the follow up that is usually the contact that makes the conversion. It takes between 3 and 7 viewings of an ad for a prospect to decide to buy your product. It would follow that it also takes multiple contacts for you to convince a prospect to join SFI. All the first contact really does is open the door, or firmly close it. It allows you to establish a rapport with the contact. Once you have done that, you can recontact later.
While it takes multiple contacts to get someone to join SFI, any one contact, if done poorly, could ruin the deal. Your best prospects are the professional marketer. They are going to expect a professional as well. That means someone who can help them learn the system and give them support within the system. Also, you are a representative of SFI. If you give a poor impression of yourself, they will also get a poor impression of SFI.
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I would have to say the follow up. While it is true that without the initial contact. follow up would be impossible, it is the follow up that is usually the contact that makes the conversion. It takes between 3 and 7 viewings of an ad for a prospect to decide to buy your product. It would follow that it also takes multiple contacts for you to convince a prospect to join SFI. All the first contact really does is open the door, or firmly close it. It allows you to establish a rapport with
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Affiliate since: 10/12/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Nick's 22 other Ask SC answers

Hi Doreen,

Well I have to admit this is a tough call, most people put great stock in their first impressions, on the other hand if you don't follow up you'll certainly loose those people 'sitting on the fence'

I'm going to say that the follow up is more important, generally people who are not interested in what we are offering won't answer any of our adverts anyway, those who come here are already interested at some level, I'm not saying you should forget about first impressions, but how much of SFI can you actually explain in an e-mail which is not going to bore somebody silly. By following up with regular information and simple instructions, by showing what you do and what you achieve from those actions you will do the best job of bringing in people who are not sure or who have forgotten they signed up.

Hope that helps
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Hi Doreen,

Well I have to admit this is a tough call, most people put great stock in their first impressions, on the other hand if you don't follow up you'll certainly loose those people 'sitting on the fence'

I'm going to say that the follow up is more important, generally people who are not interested in what we are offering won't answer any of our adverts anyway, those who come here are already interested at some level, I'm not saying you should forget about first impressions,
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Affiliate since: 03/20/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Anton's 13 other Ask SC answers

Very good question!

my personal opinion would be both really,

1. The initial contact with the prospect, why?
Making contact with your prospects are very important, this is where you would work your magic and keep them active, or at least try to, but there are many ways you can contact you prospects now that not even i can name them all.
Anyways the initial contact with your prospect will determine if they want to stay or go.

2. The follow up of prospect, why?
Following up with your prospect, will give you what you need to know about them, how they like it so far, what do they need help in etc. By following up it also makes a bond stronger between you and your prospect, with the information you have to teach, your prospect will only want to be more interested in your leadership by wanting to learn what you have to give, just because you followed up with them to see how they are going.

if this not accurate please don't hate on it. lol

But i hope this helps you in some way or another :)

Yours Truly

^.^
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Very good question!

my personal opinion would be both really,

1. The initial contact with the prospect, why?
Making contact with your prospects are very important, this is where you would work your magic and keep them active, or at least try to, but there are many ways you can contact you prospects now that not even i can name them all.
Anyways the initial contact with your prospect will determine if they want to stay or go.

2. The follow up of prospect,
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Affiliate since: 10/21/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Rogelio's 3 other Ask SC answers

As I analyze the question, you are asking for two things, and which of these two can be an effective one. So definitely, there should be only one answer for that.
And my choice is the follow up. Why,
Here are the reasons:

1. Doing a follow up to an affiliate means promoting a sense or personal responsibility.

2. It is a way of making a better relationship and opening a good communication between you and your prospect.

3. Showing your dedication and commitment to the business.

4. It promotes a positive perception about the business.

5. It is an effective approach that might result into a positive outcome.


Hope this help,thanks.

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As I analyze the question, you are asking for two things, and which of these two can be an effective one. So definitely, there should be only one answer for that.
And my choice is the follow up. Why,
Here are the reasons:

1. Doing a follow up to an affiliate means promoting a sense or personal responsibility.

2. It is a way of making a better relationship and opening a good communication between you and your prospect.

3. Showing your dedication and commitment
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Affiliate since: 03/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

Speaking from my own experience, I would say both. But I would give a slight advantage to initial contact.

I understand that many people are afraid of internet marketing and anything that has any connections with making money from home and on internet. And those few who dare to try, often are also little scared but interested and willing to try.

Initial contact show them that you are a real live person, and they relax a little bit. After that they could learn in short time, what SFI realy is, and how does it work first hand. Affiliate realize that thay can contact my, and ask anything with no fear.

In other hand, there are also many affiliate who work, and understand things easily, no need for long talk about SFI. They simply start to work. And read and listen what i have to say in my tips.

For both, the follow-up is also very important.

I come from Croatia and here, in Balkan region of Europe, people like to be sure before they try something new. Many are afraid to be a scam.

So, again, I give slight advantage to initial contact than follow-ups. But they are both from great value to my SFI bussiness.
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Speaking from my own experience, I would say both. But I would give a slight advantage to initial contact.

I understand that many people are afraid of internet marketing and anything that has any connections with making money from home and on internet. And those few who dare to try, often are also little scared but interested and willing to try.

Initial contact show them that you are a real live person, and they relax a little bit. After that they could learn in short time,
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

"You never get a second chance to make a first impression." So, make a good first impression by welcoming new affiliates! If they see you're excited about SFI they will be more likely to succeed.

1. Create a personalized and professional "Welcome E-Mail"
2. Offer your assistance and mention that they should contact you anytime.
3. Start new affiliates with the START, SFI BASICS and LAUNCHPAD.
4. Ask them to review the compensation plan and ask questions.
5. Help them set goals through emails, and STREAM posts!
6. Offer suggestions to keep them on track.
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"You never get a second chance to make a first impression." So, make a good first impression by welcoming new affiliates! If they see you're excited about SFI they will be more likely to succeed.

1. Create a personalized and professional "Welcome E-Mail"
2. Offer your assistance and mention that they should contact you anytime.
3. Start new affiliates with the START, SFI BASICS and LAUNCHPAD.
4. Ask them to review the compensation plan and ask questions.
5.
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Affiliate since: 02/15/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Redonna's 8 other Ask SC answers

Please let me apologize up front for any misspelled words or grammar errors.

Initial Contact:

I believe that the initial contact is really important because it lets the new affiliate know that they are not alone and if they have any problems or questions someone is there to help them. Because we all know how overwhelming the program can be at first. I personally didn't have that at first and had to read and struggle on my own. When my upline did finally contact me it did help. I felt like some one did care about my progress.

Follow up:

I believe is also greatly important to follow up on a weekly bases because it reminds you that you are not alone. There are many great people out there who are willing to help you to better yourself in the business. By helping and following up with your PSA's and CSA's it helps everyone else. This program is not a stand alone and fend for yourself program. Everyone wins when each affiliate wins.

Teaching your downline to follow the steps and the basics is very important to their growth and yours.

Hope this answer was appropriate and not confusing.
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Please let me apologize up front for any misspelled words or grammar errors.

Initial Contact:

I believe that the initial contact is really important because it lets the new affiliate know that they are not alone and if they have any problems or questions someone is there to help them. Because we all know how overwhelming the program can be at first. I personally didn't have that at first and had to read and struggle on my own. When my upline did finally contact me it did help.
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