Affiliate since: 08/29/2012, Power Rank: 265 | Read Jacqueline's 83 other Ask SC answers

Hello Anna,

In my opinion, I think that it is important to prepare your affiliates in the first month on what to expect in the second month.

What I mean is, in the first month you get your affiliates to get familiar with signing in daily, get them used to their Home Page and all of the To-Do list.

To begin to treat SFI as their Business and a Real Business.

You have them go through the Getting-Started video, the Basics and the Launch Pad Lessons.

You get them familiar with the VP Ledger and all of the tasks that they can do to earn VP's.

What the purpose of the VP's are and how they benefit from earning VP's.

How to work their way to stay Above the Green Line.

How they are Earning as they are Learning.


I also think that it is important to express in the first month, that they can quickly and easily become a STL and that they should NOT use up all of the Action VP's in the first month.

That if they can just do the tasks required to stay above the Green Line and to save all of the other Action VP's for the next month to help them to become an EA2 or even a higher Leadership status.

Because, come next month they will be starting off with 0 VP's and they will have to work their way back up to EA status, by saving the Action VP's, they should be able to get to EA2 status or higher with no problems.

If they use the first month, to Read and Learn all about SFI and TC to see how it all works together and complete the tasks needed to earn the VP's required to stay above the Green Line, that come the second month, they will be well aware of what to expect in the second month.

But at the same time, they will have learned a lot more about SFI and TC, that they will be able to begin their advertising by using their gateways and also have a few CSA's on their team to start to learn about being a Good Team Leader.

And most importantly, that YOU (as their sponsor or co-sponsor) are there for them with any type of questions or help that they need.

Hope this was helpful.


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Hello Anna,

In my opinion, I think that it is important to prepare your affiliates in the first month on what to expect in the second month.

What I mean is, in the first month you get your affiliates to get familiar with signing in daily, get them used to their Home Page and all of the To-Do list.

To begin to treat SFI as their Business and a Real Business.

You have them go through the Getting-Started video, the Basics and the Launch Pad Lessons.

You
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Affiliate since: 11/23/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Nelia's 15 other Ask SC answers

I believe you prepare your affiliates for the second month from day one in SFI by doing the following:

1. Get to understand each affiliate personally through the various channels that we have. By doing so, you will be able to "classify" each affiliate by their capability, commitment, exposure to the internet, marketing background, potential financial expinditure for the business, enthusiasm etc. You can have as many groupings as you find fit according to your criteria in this "research".I know this sounds like insurmountable work, but honestly, this is one the better ways to do it. what it means is to try and have a rapport with your affiliates right from the onset.

2. Based on your groupings in (1) above, you will see that some affiliates need not rush to be EAs, rather what they need is ample time to gradually work their way up. These are affiliates whose knowhow of the internet is minimal, they cannot manipulate their way on websites, or affiliates who are financially challenged and are not able to have Standing Orders to augment their Versapoints for continued EA status.

So all it means is we have to give the correct advice to the different affiliates based on the best understanding we have of them and of SFI. As (Co)Sponsors, it is important to treat each affiliate as an individual, with specific needs as they venture into the businees. i trully think there is no a single one way of preparing all affiliates for their second month in SFI.

One of the better ways to guide the affiliates is to advise them to stick to the basics and that they do not wonder all over the show, otherwise they get themselves confused unnecessarily.

Therfore, introduce each affiliate to various aspects of the business in a tailor made way, to suit their rate of grasping the basics and based on their questions as well.






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I believe you prepare your affiliates for the second month from day one in SFI by doing the following:

1. Get to understand each affiliate personally through the various channels that we have. By doing so, you will be able to "classify" each affiliate by their capability, commitment, exposure to the internet, marketing background, potential financial expinditure for the business, enthusiasm etc. You can have as many groupings as you find fit according to your criteria in this
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Many affiliates who survive the shock of having to work in order to receive pay will not have the second month barrier if they have the right sponsors.

If the Sponsor has advised them correctly in the first month, they will know why it is necessary for all affiliates to start over from zero each month. I like to analyze the SFI report at the Genealogy page. I like to write personal letter to know whether they really mean what they said was their goal or need.

To prepare them for the second month, I let them know they will need some TCredits to spend during the next few months. Most affiliates will be glad they can automatically receive 3000 VP simply by exchanging Dollars for TCredits. They will receive 3000(B) VPs for $72.50 each month they honor the Standing Order. I express the need to conserve One Time Only VPs. If they get 500 Action VPs, they receive 200 (A)VPs Bonus and a Fast Track Badge--all possible in their first 24 hours. That leaves only 300 (A)VPs to complete for the Bronze Badge. This can easily be done in 12 days doing 12 Launchpad
Lessons 180 Action VPs and 12 days of doing 10 Action ToDos for the same 12 days. They have qualified for Bronze in less than two weeks. The balance of the month (if they enroll on the 1st) can be preparing for the second month in getting new PSAs.

The second month (with having the 3 Standing Orders for 3000 VPs leaves them with only 1000 (A) VPs needed for requalifying for Bronze. When they see have 18 Launchpad Lessons to complete at 270 VPs and most of their One Time Only VPs still remaining as advised, they have no trouble with the second month because they will receive 300 VPs from their Daily ToDos. They have not had to spend any of their 500 TCredits yet to get to the end of their second month being Bronze.

You could say that they could do their 3rd month by using 750 TCredits on PriceBender and receive 750 VPs. How much should they have won on PriceBender and regular qualifying for 4 positions on Daily Grand? They have done at least 3 months for a little over $115 cost. How many PSAs and CSAs have contributed points that have not been included here?

It is all in what kind of mentoring is done by the Sponsor (and Co-Sponsor). Did I mention all the Duplication help received from the upline?

If they have gotten through the 3rd and 4th months, they should have a decent Team built by then and already offsetting most or all of their expenses..

Preparation is easy. Worrying about it is a wasted emotion.



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Many affiliates who survive the shock of having to work in order to receive pay will not have the second month barrier if they have the right sponsors.

If the Sponsor has advised them correctly in the first month, they will know why it is necessary for all affiliates to start over from zero each month. I like to analyze the SFI report at the Genealogy page. I like to write personal letter to know whether they really mean what they said was their goal or need.

To prepare them
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Affiliate since: 05/30/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Kendra's 15 other Ask SC answers

I think this question should read: "How do you prepare your affiliates for his/her first month in the business where he/she doesn't have the mega free VP to get him/her to EA quickly?"

I say this because SFI offers affiliates the opportunity to match their first month's points in their second month. So if an affiliate is able to fast track and get most of the point generating items done in the first month, his/her second month starts out that far ahead.

No on gets that opportunity in his/her third month.

I would send out emails at the end of the first month encouraging new affiliates to look for the matching VP email at the beginning of his/her second month. Then, during the second month, coach on how to acquire new affiliates and how to coach their new referrals.

Nothing worth having is free. That includes an SFI business. You pay with your time, your money, or both. Be sure to be up front with your new affiliates that having a 1500 VP standing order makes sure they can earn their commissions each month.

Make sure that you include ways to make EA without the standing order, too. Encourage logging in and getting the daily, weekly, and monthly VP. Then go into methods of getting new affiliates and TripleClicks members. These are the real gems of this business.

Remember there are going to be people who sign up just to see what it is all about. As long as they are still around, don't give up on them. They may never respond but may suddenly see something that gets them motivated.

Don't make it sound like a bed of roses, but convey that it's possible for anyone!
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I think this question should read: "How do you prepare your affiliates for his/her first month in the business where he/she doesn't have the mega free VP to get him/her to EA quickly?"

I say this because SFI offers affiliates the opportunity to match their first month's points in their second month. So if an affiliate is able to fast track and get most of the point generating items done in the first month, his/her second month starts out that far ahead.

No on gets
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Affiliate since: 08/25/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Bjane C.'s 14 other Ask SC answers

The 2nd month in SFI is the defining stage for new affiliate: whether to continue or stop. After they learnt the basics, read all the 30-day Launchpad, they are challenged - "What's next?" There are "Rules to Success" as blueprint, marketing tools to use and training that equip them, because above earning VPs they need to find affiliates to build their own TEAM.

It is important that on the 1st month the new affiliate is made to understand that SFI is no “quick-rich” scheme. It needs goals and planning in order to succeed. Thus, it takes at least 6 months with perseverance that we will start to see the fruits of our labour. Indeed, it is a personal business. Discuss with them their goals and plan with them how to reach their goal. At the end of their 1st month, they are already EXECUTIVE AFFILIATES. However, made them understand that they are to re-qualify for EA on the 2nd month.

There are Versa Points earned on the 1st month that can no longer be earned on the 2nd month. In order to maintain the EA status one needs 1500 VPs, one of the ways to earn VPs is by having a Standing Order or a combination of SO and To-do-List Action. In keeping the communication open between Sponsor and Affiliates will determine who needs help and what kind of help. Take note communication is a two-way traffic – one can only help those who are willing to be helped.

All the best!

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The 2nd month in SFI is the defining stage for new affiliate: whether to continue or stop. After they learnt the basics, read all the 30-day Launchpad, they are challenged - "What's next?" There are "Rules to Success" as blueprint, marketing tools to use and training that equip them, because above earning VPs they need to find affiliates to build their own TEAM.

It is important that on the 1st month the new affiliate is made to understand that SFI is no “quick-rich”
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Affiliate since: 07/13/2016, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ance's 11 other Ask SC answers

Hello Dear,

Its really a good question to ask.

Actually, promoting a new affiliate to our business is not so difficult job, but yes, maintaining them to continue building their business on SFI is really really tough job for each of us.

What we can do is to let them know what actually SFI business is. Many of our affiliates turn to SFI because they thing its where they can earn money without spending money and time. So we should tell them that consider its your own business and then how do they try to build up their business.

In pursuit of sustaining them and make them active in SFI, we need to guide them how they attain and maintain EA status and also inform them the advantage of being EA.

After, they being convinced about EA status, we should let them know the importance of making a SO in their account. Also we need to tell them each and every points where from where they can get VPs and TCredits.

The final stage of second month plan for our affiliate should be to encourage them to make duplicates under them. With this, we will be successful in preparing our affiliates in their second month.

Hope my note is useful to some extent.

Cheers, keep moving....

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Hello Dear,

Its really a good question to ask.

Actually, promoting a new affiliate to our business is not so difficult job, but yes, maintaining them to continue building their business on SFI is really really tough job for each of us.

What we can do is to let them know what actually SFI business is. Many of our affiliates turn to SFI because they thing its where they can earn money without spending money and time. So we should tell them that consider its your own
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Affiliate since: 01/05/2011, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Bob's 135 other Ask SC answers

The second month in SFI, if not before, should involve heavier marketing and sponsoring activities.
It is your job, as Sponsor, to help them prepare themselves.
Any successful business requires the knowledge and tools to succeed.
SFI provides all they will need to get started and more.
In the first month, your communication with your new Affiliates should include encouragement to learn all they can, from the SFI materials.

Spend your greatest time with the active affiliates.
Complement their progress.
Request and answer their questions.
Small voluntary rewards in their first month, such as TCredits or Re-assignments, go a long way to promote trust and loyalty.

Your Emails should, also, suggest your recommendations for achieving EA Status in the first month. And then, the following month to maintain their status.

It is imperative to keep the lines of communication open through Emails, Team Messages and Stream messages.
Consistently, share Tips and Helpful information to define the work needed and make
easier for them to process and succeed.

Motivational and inspirational messages will provide a personal investment
in your relationship with your affiliates and help bond a relationship.

Do not only "lead by example, lead by teaching".


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The second month in SFI, if not before, should involve heavier marketing and sponsoring activities.
It is your job, as Sponsor, to help them prepare themselves.
Any successful business requires the knowledge and tools to succeed.
SFI provides all they will need to get started and more.
In the first month, your communication with your new Affiliates should include encouragement to learn all they can, from the SFI materials.

Spend your greatest time with the active affiliates.
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Start with your welcome letter. Advise them to earn enough points to become an EA, and to read some of the additional information, but then reread it in their second month to get the points. This has a two fold value. They get the information in their first month to allow them a better understanding of the program, and then they get the VP in the second month after reviewing and refreshing their information the second month.

I advise them that they won't gain much in the first month by going beyond the 1500 points, but to get as many as possible from clicking on the daily items. Then in the 2nd month, they can go for EA2 or btl whichever they are able to achieve and this will have more advantages than rushing through to the highest level they can in the first month and then coming short in their second month.

The second month separates the tire kickers from the serious individual. By addressing this in the welcome letter, you eliminate the tire kickers sooner.
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Start with your welcome letter. Advise them to earn enough points to become an EA, and to read some of the additional information, but then reread it in their second month to get the points. This has a two fold value. They get the information in their first month to allow them a better understanding of the program, and then they get the VP in the second month after reviewing and refreshing their information the second month.

I advise them that they won't gain much in the first month by
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Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Cal Warren's 108 other Ask SC answers

An important question, but easily answered!

Preparing your affiliates for their second month in business, is to first determine what they have learned in their first month. How you do that is to simply ask them. For instance, you could suggest that they email you explaining their feelings on how they feel about the SFI Program to that point. Include questions like:

1. Are you satisfied with SFI's overall Program so far?
2. Do you believe the products in your TripleClicks Store will
help you generate a steady monthly income?
3. Now that you've had a month to evaluate the program, can you
see how advancing in rank (i.e. EA, BTL, STL, etc.) will help
to increase your overall monthly income?
4. How many PSAs and CSAs are you working with now, and are you
teaching them to duplicate your efforts?

Of course, you create whatever questions you wish to ask them. Their responses to your questions should give you a real indication of what you will be working with over the next several months. After they respond, send them individual email letters with instructions on beginning their second month just as they did in their first month. In other words, back to the basics - but not really back to the basics, if you know what I mean.

I hope my answer helps in some way. Thank you!
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An important question, but easily answered!

Preparing your affiliates for their second month in business, is to first determine what they have learned in their first month. How you do that is to simply ask them. For instance, you could suggest that they email you explaining their feelings on how they feel about the SFI Program to that point. Include questions like:

1. Are you satisfied with SFI's overall Program so far?
2. Do you believe the products in your TripleClicks
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Affiliate since: 12/18/2011, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Manohar's 240 other Ask SC answers

This is very good & important question indeed. If you can make sure that your SFI Affiliate continues in the second month, then you can safely assume that you have won half the battle. How to prepare him for the second month includes the following action.

1. As soon as he joins send him/her a welcome letter and make sure he gets connected to you through email or phones.

2. Once the connection has been set, you start guiding him/her even without them asking you for help.

3. Ask them to confirm their registration, complete their profile and white list [email protected].

4. Tell them to read ‘Launch Pad’ (30 lessons) and answer the questions asked at the end of each lesson. They should go through SFI Basic and read it fully to understand everything about SFI. They should log on daily & go to SFI home page and read all the information given under the Tabs Alert, to-do-List, Tips, Stream, Triple Clicks, 2A2, Movers, Growth, Goals, Ask SC and Win it.

5. How to get started can also be listened in the You Tube video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QEo2P8MVfg&feature=player_embedded

6. They should find some time to read one lesson per day from Internet Income given under the Training Tab: (https://www.sfimg.com/Training/InternetIncome). There are 83 lessons in all giving information of all sorts that is required to become a successful marketer in SFI Business.

7. Ask them to apply practically everything that they learn daily and quickly they will be understanding SFI and start getting valuable Versa Points and income generated by these actions.

8. They should try to score at least 1500 Versa points in their first month itself by completing all the actions and clicking on the “Green Triangle”.

9. Send them weekly messages to give them useful information that may be required to learn about SFI and start earning Versa Points. Versa Points are nothing but indicate the amount of money you will earn in that month. Money earned depends upon Versa Points & Sales made through Triple Clicks.

10. Last but not the least, be available to your affiliates 24/7 through email, phone calls or Team Messages to render all the help they may need.

Hope it helps !!


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This is very good & important question indeed. If you can make sure that your SFI Affiliate continues in the second month, then you can safely assume that you have won half the battle. How to prepare him for the second month includes the following action.

1. As soon as he joins send him/her a welcome letter and make sure he gets connected to you through email or phones.

2. Once the connection has been set, you start guiding him/her even without them asking you for help.

3. Ask
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