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

Hi!

It may sound harsh, but the answer is really simple - don't bother with negative people!

From time to time, there will be someone to tell you that you are wasting you time with SFI, that you can't earn money here etc. Only waste of time is if you start arguing with such people and try to convince them to start working here. And while you waste your time, thousands of people willing to give SFI a try are waiting out there, and you can give them this opportunity.

Keep your head high and don't let negative people bring you down. Simply say "Thanks" to them and move on.

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Hi!

It may sound harsh, but the answer is really simple - don't bother with negative people!

From time to time, there will be someone to tell you that you are wasting you time with SFI, that you can't earn money here etc. Only waste of time is if you start arguing with such people and try to convince them to start working here. And while you waste your time, thousands of people willing to give SFI a try are waiting out there, and you can give them this opportunity.

Keep
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Affiliate since: 01/23/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Rob's 36 other Ask SC answers

Hi Cyndi!!

Great question and I hope I have a simple answer! :) The best way to respond is to NOT respond and as far as path moving forward - stay on the same path! Just continue pointing out the advantages and the opportunity that SFI provides.

Some will scoff and be negative. But some will accept what you are saying.

For me, it is the same way when I share my faith. You can never force someone to believe in something - all you can do is share it. I feel a duty to share my faith with others, though not all will accept it. Those that don't, I "shake the dust off my feet" and move on to the next. It is the same with SFI - not all will accept it. But some will.

Don't doubt yourself or what you are promoting - just continue to do it and support the ones who show an interest...

I wish you all the best!!



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Hi Cyndi!!

Great question and I hope I have a simple answer! :) The best way to respond is to NOT respond and as far as path moving forward - stay on the same path! Just continue pointing out the advantages and the opportunity that SFI provides.

Some will scoff and be negative. But some will accept what you are saying.

For me, it is the same way when I share my faith. You can never force someone to believe in something - all you can do is share it. I feel
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Affiliate since: 12/06/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Elizabeth's 190 other Ask SC answers

That is the exact same question I had when I gave out business cards for SFI, TripleClicks Garage Sales and Wave3. I was stepping out of the building where I live and I just placed these cards on her lap because she was talking and I did not want to interrupt her conversation so this lady got irritated and yelled at me and she threw the cards on the floor but I did not react I just kept on walking and then a few days later she scolded me in the elevator that I am not supposed to give out cards without talking to people first but I did not respond to her because I did not want to get into an argumet.

The point is I have advertised in many different beginner and a few intermediate methods and I have not gotten and answer so far but I simply keep on doing it and I just don't respond to people who behave rudely I just make a mental note to myself never to advertise to those particular people again.

My former piano teacher and good friend told me that in life there are rude people so he told me to just pass them up and go to someone else, because those are not people you would like to have in your business right?
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That is the exact same question I had when I gave out business cards for SFI, TripleClicks Garage Sales and Wave3. I was stepping out of the building where I live and I just placed these cards on her lap because she was talking and I did not want to interrupt her conversation so this lady got irritated and yelled at me and she threw the cards on the floor but I did not react I just kept on walking and then a few days later she scolded me in the elevator that I am not supposed to give out cards without
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Affiliate since: 07/19/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Chrystina's 43 other Ask SC answers

RE: Moving forward, turning negative into positive

First, treat SFI like any other company with a customer service complaint. Handle the complaint. What is causing their negative feelings toward SFI? Have they EVER been a member of SFI, before? Did they know SFI is listed with the Better Business Bureau? Do they know SFI is FREE and does not even require ANY start-up-costs, like some companies do? Do they know they can earn while they learn? Know all the pros and cons about SFI. The con's are the hardest part for me to think of, but if there are negative feelings about SFI, I am sure the reasons will be provided. Do not tell them anything that is not true. If you cannot answer questions, it is best to say "I will contact my team leader and get back to you with the answers."

Second, offer them a gift card, as most people do when they have an unsatisfied customer. Say, I apologize that you feel this way; here is a gift card to hopefully make it better. If you don't find anything you are interested in at SFI, please pass it on to someone that you think may enjoy this gift card. Also, offer them a chance to make SFI better. Tell them if you cannot resolve their issue now, SFI has a suggestion box so that you may tell SFI why they are not happy about SFI. Then get this person's contact information, so that you may submit a ticket to SFI on the customer's behalf, and contact this person when SFI has advised you how to proceed with this customer's concerns. Remember, you are NOT alone with SFI. This is not negativity towards you it is just an issue that needs to be resolved to make this person's experience better.

Third, think of this experience just like you were working at any company, and you have a negative or dissatisfied customer or guest. Handle it the same way. If you are not a manager at the company, you would get assistance from the manager, just as you would get assistance from your SFI leaders or someone with more experience than you. Or, you may try to handle it on your own with gift cards, or offer suggestion box to make it better, or a solution to this problem, as with any company. If you were working at a department store, and someone mentioned they did not like your prices, and they will shop elsewhere, that company would do anything possible to keep this customer. This is what you should do when someone talks negatively about SFI. You defend the company, but respect the customer, after all without customers there is no company, really.

To handle a negative situation, we must learn first what is making SFI appear negative to others, and getting that person to think differently about SFI. You will need to just answer all the questions, or try to, and turn their comments to positive.

Did you know that most companies have positive and negative comments about them? SFI is also backed by the BBB Better Business Bureau. You may wish to mention this to people. This means that if there is a complaint, SFI usually resolves them, because they wish to remain a member of the BBB. Not all companies can be members. This proves SFI is a reputable company. Mentioning this may help the person feel more positive about SFI, too. Also, the fact that SFI has been around over ten years may be important to know.

Usually, when a person has never heard about a company, they are not going to speak positive about a company, because they do not trust companies they have not done business with. This is why it is important to always have gift cards, so that people know they can visit SFI for FREE, and learns all there is to know about SFI, and then they will know enough information to be able to trust SFI, and begin not to feel so negative about SFI, anymore.

Negative customers CAN make great customers, if handled correctly. Did you ever notice long lines of unhappy people in a department store, with many returns, because they had a negative experience? When the customer service personnel hand them a gift certificate to their store, they do NOT actually lose the customer, and the customer's whole personality changes, and they return to the store, again, happy? SFI is your department store, just like this. Customers are NOT always happy, you know? It is up to the customer service representative, in this case YOU, to handle the situation professionally, and courteously, and get the help of your leaders if you need assistance. This is just like any other company you represent.

If you worked at any other place, besides SFI, and someone came in with a negative attitude, think of ways you would handle this situation, too. Then you may handle SFI the same way. You must remain positive about the company you work with. If you work anywhere to be successful, you must always remain positive. Think of this as a learning experience. You wish to find out why these negative feelings are there, and turn them around. Focus on the problem, listen to the customer, repeat the customer's concerns back to them, so they KNOW you were listening, and then come up with a solution to the problem that gives the customer a positive impression about the company. This is great customer service that is required for any company.

There are also many articles online that help answer this question for you. I had customer service experience, before. However, I read many training books, and watched many modules to teach me. You can benefit by learning about good customer service skills, as this will teach you how to turn complaints or concerns into positives.

I hope this has helped. I had many times to deal with negative people. Some of my friends, family, and relatives do not even understand some of my decisions, or income choices. Yet, after they see how well I am at it, they still come to me for advice. Sometimes, negative people seek out those with a positive attitude, as they see your confidence and trust that you have the ability to share your experiences with them, and resolve conflicts. And with practice, you will be able to do it. I know you can! You already made an important step to remaining positive...you asked the right questions in the right places.

I have faith you will do well with SFI.

Have a great SFI day...and dream big! Don't let anyone else get in the way of your success! SFI is a great company to be a member of.

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RE: Moving forward, turning negative into positive

First, treat SFI like any other company with a customer service complaint. Handle the complaint. What is causing their negative feelings toward SFI? Have they EVER been a member of SFI, before? Did they know SFI is listed with the Better Business Bureau? Do they know SFI is FREE and does not even require ANY start-up-costs, like some companies do? Do they know they can earn while they learn? Know all the pros and cons about SFI.
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Affiliate since: 02/12/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Samuel Bareng's 20 other Ask SC answers

Thanks so much for your question. In life and in business you will always be faced by negativity, either from friends or from family.

You may be exposed to negative comments because of various reasons, e.g. jealousy, envy, or just from a defeatist mentality. Other people are just negative by nature.

Your friends and family think they know you best, so some of them do not expect to see you taking a bold step towards changing your life. Some people just suffer from what we call "Pull Him Down Syndrome". Jealousy also plays a major role from people who have been defeated in life. Some of these people might have tried a similar business to SFI, so for various reasons they could not make it, so they don't blame themselves but the business.

My advice is that you should listen to your heart and not people who have no dreams or passion as yours. Work very hard and prove them wrong by changing your financial live, that will cause them to join in business without recruiting them. THE GREATEST achievers in life have also been criticised. If you don't believe me, ask Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Beethoven, the Wright brothers and many more. KEEP ON KEEPING ON!
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Thanks so much for your question. In life and in business you will always be faced by negativity, either from friends or from family.

You may be exposed to negative comments because of various reasons, e.g. jealousy, envy, or just from a defeatist mentality. Other people are just negative by nature.

Your friends and family think they know you best, so some of them do not expect to see you taking a bold step towards changing your life. Some people just suffer from what we call
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Affiliate since: 11/05/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Philip's 67 other Ask SC answers

To be fair it is not a situation that can be won by arguing. The best advice I heard was being spoken by Bod Allen that if its not our time to work together then its not our time.
If you have a NO or other forms of negativity then be happy because you have just been given permission to move on to the next person who needs to hear your success story and be offered the same opportunity you enjoy. There are clever crafty marketing ploys you can become familiar with over time but I suspect most who come to SFI are not so equipped.
Your experience in SFI will have informed you already that this is real and attainable even if it takes a while. All worthwhile real businesses take a while to grow and succeed. Your success will show and eventually those with whom you have talked or emails or written to might see your success and return to ask you how. Until that time just keep moving on to the next person with you eyes calmly fixed on your future knowing you will get where they will want to be.
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To be fair it is not a situation that can be won by arguing. The best advice I heard was being spoken by Bod Allen that if its not our time to work together then its not our time.
If you have a NO or other forms of negativity then be happy because you have just been given permission to move on to the next person who needs to hear your success story and be offered the same opportunity you enjoy. There are clever crafty marketing ploys you can become familiar with over time but I suspect most
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Affiliate since: 10/03/2012, Power Rank: 50 | Read Ana's 52 other Ask SC answers

It is important to understand because some people are not open to affiliate marketing network and a lot of people are skeptical.
When faced with negativity in promoting SFI, thank person for their time.
  Once you can manage to keep a smile on your face, you're in a great place. Let's see every obstacle as motivation to continue and get a good result and this is a medal for you.
  Try when you talk to someone about your work to end the conversation before you get a "no." If not interested respectfully thank you for your time. Often they will come back with a clear interest and then you will want to listen and understand. To be successful in SFI really should have an entrepreneurial mind set and be creative with your marketing.
  Usually if you experience negative side, these people will respond better once you prove you're actually developing as SFI is a legitimate business.
The most important thing is to stay positive added. Do not let negativity ruin your day.
I hope my answer help you!
  Thanks.
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It is important to understand because some people are not open to affiliate marketing network and a lot of people are skeptical.
When faced with negativity in promoting SFI, thank person for their time.
  Once you can manage to keep a smile on your face, you're in a great place. Let's see every obstacle as motivation to continue and get a good result and this is a medal for you.
  Try when you talk to someone about your work to end the conversation before you get a "no."
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Affiliate since: 08/05/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Lisa's 1 other Ask SC answers

Hi

Negativity will always follow you it doesn't matter what you are promoting or doing there will always be critics. This applies to you as a person, your chosen career and you products in this case SFI Opportunity.

The way My mom taught me to deal with it is as follows:

First of all believe in yourself and your product.

Second understand that any two persons will newer agree in terms of perspective on the same thing. Our perspective will always differ so respect it. Also respect your perspective.

Third learn things from your critic that would propel you forward for every con that is given look for the pros.

Finally if you listen and believe what critics tell you would never move ahead and achieve your goals or witness your critics attitudes changing from criticism to appreciation.
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Hi

Negativity will always follow you it doesn't matter what you are promoting or doing there will always be critics. This applies to you as a person, your chosen career and you products in this case SFI Opportunity.

The way My mom taught me to deal with it is as follows:

First of all believe in yourself and your product.

Second understand that any two persons will newer agree in terms of perspective on the same thing. Our perspective will always differ
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Affiliate since: 04/23/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Rosafilipina's 109 other Ask SC answers

Let us accept the fact that we can not please everybody. It is natural and human for some to be angry, fearful or smile then walk away to hear negative comments. I see it cowardly and immature reaction. Let us face the reality that we can not force everybody to like want we like. This is due to individual differences.

I would give thanks to people who would give negative comments on my ways since the comments are stepping stones for improvement. It is hard to contradict people with negative thoughts. I will take the negative comments positively, ask for more or even ask suggestions from them. Follow the flow so I would know their interests and if I can fit myself in.

When I was new in answering some open question like this, I always receive comments from others to check my grammar. It seems quite insulting since I took up the English Language for 14 years schooling. I took the comment positively. I reviewed the English Language ones more. Now, I am more confident answering questions. It is wise to walk a step backward and make two or more steps forward to move for a brighter future.

Who knows, these negative comments from others would give us room to improve SFI or TripleClicks more and capture those who commented negatively.

I hope I was able to answer your question
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Let us accept the fact that we can not please everybody. It is natural and human for some to be angry, fearful or smile then walk away to hear negative comments. I see it cowardly and immature reaction. Let us face the reality that we can not force everybody to like want we like. This is due to individual differences.

I would give thanks to people who would give negative comments on my ways since the comments are stepping stones for improvement. It is hard to contradict people with
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Affiliate since: 06/30/2018, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Irina's 9 other Ask SC answers

Negativity is always present all around us, not only when promoting SFI. I think it is a kind of consequence, because of hard living conditions during the last years, especially in the countries where standard is not high. So, people are very sceptic. They doubt in everything. Internet marketing is a kind of new business, opposite to traditional jobs with regular working hours, that can be done only in factories, offices, restaurants etc.
People do not understand always how it works, how they can earn money that way, how they can get their money...People need time...
When you meet such a person, you should try to explain in general the most important things about SFI, Depending on the kind of person, some will register immediately, some will take some time to think about that,,,but there are always some who will never accept it.
You do your job, try to explain, try to outline the benefits of SFI, just not to be sorry if you think you have missed the chance. But if there is too much negativity, just leave,,,there will be other opportunities!
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Negativity is always present all around us, not only when promoting SFI. I think it is a kind of consequence, because of hard living conditions during the last years, especially in the countries where standard is not high. So, people are very sceptic. They doubt in everything. Internet marketing is a kind of new business, opposite to traditional jobs with regular working hours, that can be done only in factories, offices, restaurants etc.
People do not understand always how it works, how they
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