Affiliate since: 10/26/2010, Power Rank: 272 | Read Kay's 289 other Ask SC answers

I believe in being honest with my affiliates. It's not easy to get the VP to to be an EA in the second month.

And a very low commission is usually the result in the first month. I usually warn them before they see it. And encourage them to do the following:

1) They must either begin to buy from TC or find people who will.

2) They must step out and begin advertising to strangers.

3) They must look at the other money streams offered by SFI.

4) They must figure how to use other people's money in order to succeed. And to tell those people how they will benefit. Do this by encouraging ECAs, find people who will sell TC products, or buy them. There are also other ways

5) I encourage them to study the ECA program and either sign up ECAs or become one themselves. And I tell them all the benefits to them, the ECAs, and the local affiliates.

6) I still encourage them to ask questions, and discuss plans and doubts. And of course to stay the course for the duration that it takes to become successful. I also ask them what success means to them and what they are willing to do to get there.

7) I watch them on the Genealogy, the Forum, E365, Daily Grand, etc and congratulate them on their progress.
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I believe in being honest with my affiliates. It's not easy to get the VP to to be an EA in the second month.

And a very low commission is usually the result in the first month. I usually warn them before they see it. And encourage them to do the following:

1) They must either begin to buy from TC or find people who will.

2) They must step out and begin advertising to strangers.

3) They must look at the other money streams offered by SFI.

4)
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Affiliate since: 03/11/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Susan's 5 other Ask SC answers

Numerous people who sign up as an SFI affiliate are just curious and are not really ready to commit to the disciplines required to make this business work. These types of people may not respond no matter what you do.

On the other hand you have those that sign up and you couldn't stop them if you tried. They just get it from day one and are on fire to succeed no matter what it takes.

But for many new affilates you they truly want to succeed with the SFI opportunity, but they just need a little encouragement to help them along. You can offer to give them "Freebies" for consistently logging in and getting their daily points. You can use a few Tcredits, a Co-op or a gift certificate as a reward.

A pat on the back goes a long way, as I have learned from my sponsor. On many occassions I have pushed a little harder because he dangled a "carrot" in front of my nose. By meeting the challenge affiliates gets a sense of accomplishment which then strengthens their resolve to succeed.
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Numerous people who sign up as an SFI affiliate are just curious and are not really ready to commit to the disciplines required to make this business work. These types of people may not respond no matter what you do.

On the other hand you have those that sign up and you couldn't stop them if you tried. They just get it from day one and are on fire to succeed no matter what it takes.

But for many new affilates you they truly want to succeed with the SFI opportunity, but they
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Affiliate since: 07/14/2021, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Lyle's 31 other Ask SC answers

For affiliates that take the time during their first or second month to login, earn VP, Send them a Gift Certificate, even a small one to cover the costs of a Wave3 membership, with instructions on how to redeem it.

A Wave3 membership is one tool they will find very useful in their promotions efforts.

Affiliate since: 04/08/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ana's 21 other Ask SC answers

How Do You Keep Your Affiliates Motivated When They Don't Make Money in Their First Month?

People are first attracted to the business because of the income factor. From my experience here in the SFI business, this is what I noticed. The younger generations, normally, want a fast buck. So I gave them 2 weeks or more of online communication. If they stick then that's a sign that they want to go farther. The older group has more tenacity as far as being in the business longer is concerned. So you know that those who stayed are "into it". I usually engaged them in heart-to-heart talks, like consider me as "a sister whom you can talk freely" on any topics, for that matter. From there I always emphasize that you can only "harvest if you plant". And in this business we just need to plant a few months and you can harvest. Meaning, go on seriously with the monthly requirements of the business and you're set. Most older folks would tell you that in order to survive you have to work. It's the same here. Only the work is online and like any other job, you just have to give it time. And the strategies used are like any other business and that support is always available. That there are people ahead of you in the business who are also supporting you as a newbie. That in this business you're never left alone if you think help is needed. And there are a lot of information waiting for you online. Just click the mouse and you're into it. What you just need is your time. An hour or two or three a day would take you a long way. And I always tell them that in three months, though it was a small amount, I already had my first harvest. Some did it earlier than three months. It really depends on how fast you move. And don't let negative thoughts get in your way. Stay positive always.
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How Do You Keep Your Affiliates Motivated When They Don't Make Money in Their First Month?

People are first attracted to the business because of the income factor. From my experience here in the SFI business, this is what I noticed. The younger generations, normally, want a fast buck. So I gave them 2 weeks or more of online communication. If they stick then that's a sign that they want to go farther. The older group has more tenacity as far as being in the business longer is concerned.
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I tell them Rome wasn't built in a day and I remind them that SFI is not a get rich scheme and that those types of programs are usually scams invented to make someone else money.

SFI is a real business and has to be treated as one for a person to be successful. It won't happen overnight no matter what business you choose.

I also tell them the education they get here is well worth the money, and they're getting it for free. Once they get settled into doing the things they have to do in order to make money, the money will come. A little at first then as they go through the levels, more and more.

I don't softsoap it. It takes a lot of patience and steady effort to get there.
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I tell them Rome wasn't built in a day and I remind them that SFI is not a get rich scheme and that those types of programs are usually scams invented to make someone else money.

SFI is a real business and has to be treated as one for a person to be successful. It won't happen overnight no matter what business you choose.

I also tell them the education they get here is well worth the money, and they're getting it for free. Once they get settled into doing the things they
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Affiliate since: 01/23/2010, Power Rank: 225 | Read Val's 64 other Ask SC answers

Remind the affiliates that they have to sell something to make money, so they should not expect a cheque if they have not sold something.

Any business you are building takes months, but no sales = no money.

Affiliate since: 05/30/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

Our home businesses online are no different than brick and mortar shops. The consensuses in the business world from what I read, is that a shop owner may go a year or two before turning a profit depending on the industry, and explaining the reality of business may help them relax a bit. Discouragement comes from false expectations and the exaggerations of internet gurus' wild claims. Having said that, I would send my affiliates some tweets they could copy and tweet. I's make things fun like that. Maybe make up games and contests to put the fun into this. After all if we wanted to stress, we could go back to the unemployment lines. Lots of other thoughts here; Val, Kay, Ana, Susan, Lyle, Rebecca, Ify, Terry and Richard. Congratulations to all of you brave folks.
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Our home businesses online are no different than brick and mortar shops. The consensuses in the business world from what I read, is that a shop owner may go a year or two before turning a profit depending on the industry, and explaining the reality of business may help them relax a bit. Discouragement comes from false expectations and the exaggerations of internet gurus' wild claims. Having said that, I would send my affiliates some tweets they could copy and tweet. I's make things fun like that.
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Affiliate since: 03/14/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Terry's 15 other Ask SC answers

Remind your affiliates that no business has a great return at the onest. You must invest time, energy and money to see profit. The best thing is once established, SFI tends to work for you so future success is attainable.

Affiliate since: 05/01/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ali's 1 other Ask SC answers

There's no business it makes profit over night. Take some times to learn it.

Affiliate since: 07/02/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ifeanyi's 21 other Ask SC answers

We all are HUMANS, and we like being encourage, motivated and praised.
The way to keep your affiliates motivated, even when you have no MONEY are;
1. Let them know what they will get for their hardwork.
2. Expose to them the ways to earn like the commissions and how they come etc.
3. Teach them how to effectively use their SFI, if possible tell them how to boost their earnings.
4. Be motivational to them at all times using stories, testimonies, quotes etc.
5. Make yourself available for their problems, by rendering quick and selfless assistance.
6. Tell them how much you love them, and how you wish to attain GREATNESS with SFI.

2geda We Can!
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We all are HUMANS, and we like being encourage, motivated and praised.
The way to keep your affiliates motivated, even when you have no MONEY are;
1. Let them know what they will get for their hardwork.
2. Expose to them the ways to earn like the commissions and how they come etc.
3. Teach them how to effectively use their SFI, if possible tell them how to boost their earnings.
4. Be motivational to them at all times using stories, testimonies, quotes etc.
5. Make yourself
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