Affiliate since: 10/09/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Simon's 35 other Ask SC answers

The main thing about SFI is that it is a real business and not a Get Rich Quick scheme.

Many people will join up and expect instant results. They need to understand that it takes time to get the business running, to learn what you need to learn and to apply it, to get the ads in place and the responses coming in.

They need to read the stories of the people who have been successfull in SFI. You will not find one overnight success, the people making big money took years to build their team, to build their business. Gery himself writes about this often.

We see members at the forum who place a couple of ads and because they don't have an instant team of 100 affiliates think they are "getting nowhere". We see members who buy a share in S Builder and think they will have a huge team a week later, not realising it takes over a month to see the first results, and that the bigger results will come in time.

SFI is about duplicating success and every successfull person, every leader, took TIME to get there.

It is not that they are "getting nowhere", it is that they are not getting anywhere YET.

All good things to those who wait.
You have to sow and wait before you can reap.





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The main thing about SFI is that it is a real business and not a Get Rich Quick scheme.

Many people will join up and expect instant results. They need to understand that it takes time to get the business running, to learn what you need to learn and to apply it, to get the ads in place and the responses coming in.

They need to read the stories of the people who have been successfull in SFI. You will not find one overnight success, the people making big money took years to build
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Affiliate since: 01/06/2012, Power Rank: 293 | Read Anup Kumar's 203 other Ask SC answers

Actually problem started from second month of join SFI. First month affiliates managed their qualifying VP 1500 to participate in E-365, complete Launchpad and their daily work to Log into the SFI homepage.

From second month they become puzzled to collect 1500 VP to advance their Rank as they have no enough fund to make a Standing Order or buy some products in TripleClicks So they feels nowhere in SFI.

Encourage them with following advices

1) Keep patience, don’t take decision to give up, read and study more

2) Go to TripleClicks, click Game tab and enter in T-Time hourly to win 2 free T-Credits daily

3) After T-Time win go to auction and enter into “Pick the Price” contest. Just guess the wining price of the auction, click ENTER; submit your price with 1 T-Credit. You may win 25-100 T-Credits. Daily participate in this contest to win more T-Credits

4) After win T-Credits go to 2X auction and bid with your T-Credits. You will get 1 VP per bid and also 10 MRPs

5) When your MRP will reach 126 purchase 1 T-Credit pack with that MRP to get 102 VP and put that T-Credit to pick the price contest again

6) Search in your local area small businessman. Encourage them to join ECA program to sell their products in TripleClicks to get a handsome profit. Convince them to explain and showing some activities of SFI/TC. Tell them it’s totally free to join. Once they join through your ECA referral and list their products you will get 100 VP each referral

7) Send them encouraging Group Mails regularly to use your genealogy

If you think fit then give them some T-Credits for the above purposes, issue Gift Certificate to purchase Wave3 Starter Kit to get 5 T-Credits and 50 MRPs free in every month. I think, in this way you can encourage them and come back to their own way to go forward and grow their business. So they will not feel nowhere in SFI




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Actually problem started from second month of join SFI. First month affiliates managed their qualifying VP 1500 to participate in E-365, complete Launchpad and their daily work to Log into the SFI homepage.

From second month they become puzzled to collect 1500 VP to advance their Rank as they have no enough fund to make a Standing Order or buy some products in TripleClicks So they feels nowhere in SFI.

Encourage them with following advices

1) Keep patience, don’t
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Affiliate since: 09/28/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Patricia's 4 other Ask SC answers

For an affiliate who feels he or she is getting nowhere with SFI, in my opinion, is someone who has not yet crafted out a method for succeeding in this program. This individual may be told that one of the rewards for becoming a part of this business opportunity is to earn. However, based on his or her understanding, once he or she is actively engaged in the activities, suddenly he or she will immediately start to gain un-measurable sums. When his or her expectations are not met, naturally, the response is that he or she is getting nowhere.

What you as a sponsor need to do, is to craft out a tried and proven strategy of succeeding here at SFI that will prevail even when your team mates are not working as effectively as you would like and teach your proven strategy to your affiliate. Ask yourself, "Which product at TripleClicks can I invest a Standing Order in that will give me 1,500 VersaPoints each month and at the same time has a fairly high Commission Value?" After that, think of the other essential ingredients that are compulsory in order to build a vibrant team here. How do you plan on getting this or these ingredients? How much more money do you plan to spend on getting this or these ingredients? The truth is that, whether or not you have lots of money, you need to have a sound strategy. If not, you will feel as if you are going in circles, and eventually, you will lose interest before attaining your goal.

The next important idea is that by now, based on the testaments of different affiliates, you realize that SFI is a genuine online business. Therefore, you need to train yourself to devise ways of making this opportunity be the solution to your financial quests. SFI, to some, can be enlikened to a three or four year degree program. During First Term, you wonder to yourself if you are wasting your time, and you even complain silently that after graduation, you won't take another course - not even if it is to save your own life. What pushes you forward is that you do not want to let your parents down. All of a sudden, the three or four years have come to an end, and you are standing in front of thousands of people at the Graduation Ceremony collecting your Degree. You are overwhelmed with mixed emotions and you wonder what would have happened if you had given up.

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For an affiliate who feels he or she is getting nowhere with SFI, in my opinion, is someone who has not yet crafted out a method for succeeding in this program. This individual may be told that one of the rewards for becoming a part of this business opportunity is to earn. However, based on his or her understanding, once he or she is actively engaged in the activities, suddenly he or she will immediately start to gain un-measurable sums. When his or her expectations are not met, naturally, the
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Affiliate since: 07/17/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Chukwunyerem's 3 other Ask SC answers

Dear Okoronkwo,

Your question is an interesting one. The feeling of not getting anywhere arises when the destination is not well defined (it happens to everybody). With clearly defined target, progress becomes measurable. To assist such person, the following tips can help:

*In the genealogy page, check the person's goals and see if it is realistic, if not offer some advice, where you are in doubt reach out for help.
*What is the person's reason for joining SFI? The answer to this question will define the person's needs and ambition. when identified, proper and realistic approach can be fashioned.
*Don't breathe down the neck while trying to help, rather offer opinions,suggestions and options, but make him/her take the decision. It will bring about the sense of self actualization which will provide the propelling desire to achieve.
*Constantly monitor the person's progress and offer quality advice as at and when due.
*Draw the person's attention to the training packages and ensure he/she reads and applies them well.
*Share testimonies and encouragements, noting that good things come with hard work and that it is most fulfilling when you earn it.

Remember it is only in the dictionary that Success comes before work! so to succeed, one must work! We shape out tomorrow today!

Good luck and happy new year!
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Dear Okoronkwo,

Your question is an interesting one. The feeling of not getting anywhere arises when the destination is not well defined (it happens to everybody). With clearly defined target, progress becomes measurable. To assist such person, the following tips can help:

*In the genealogy page, check the person's goals and see if it is realistic, if not offer some advice, where you are in doubt reach out for help.
*What is the person's reason for joining SFI? The answer
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Affiliate since: 04/21/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Hans's 37 other Ask SC answers

Hello Sabastine,

indeed a good question as it varies with each affiliate.

To respond to these affiliates accordingly one must understand
their expectations and goals they have set for themselves.

Efforts equals success, but it sure doesn't come over night.

Check on their VPLedger if there is something they are missing
out on. Encourage then to take the necessary steps. If you see the PSA
is doing all they can do, emphasize again that time is needed
to build a good strong foundation and PRAISE their efforts.

Praise and acknowledgement always is good encouragement.

Hopefully I expressed myself accurately.

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Hello Sabastine,

indeed a good question as it varies with each affiliate.

To respond to these affiliates accordingly one must understand
their expectations and goals they have set for themselves.

Efforts equals success, but it sure doesn't come over night.

Check on their VPLedger if there is something they are missing
out on. Encourage then to take the necessary steps. If you see the PSA
is doing all they can do, emphasize again that time
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Affiliate since: 08/03/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Rachel's 6 other Ask SC answers

First of all if you don't put in any work you get nothing.

Second where is the affiliate trying to go. The affiliate must first set their goals and plan out what it is they are trying to achieve. if there is no direction then nowhere is where you would end up.

I would take a look at the checklist that is provided by SFI when you click on the affiliate at the bottom there is a checklist that takes you through detailed information about the affiliate. I think this checklist works very well and will help to define what an affiliate is trying to achieve. the checklist also makes sure the sponsor is well involved with helping and supporting the affiliate.

So , to answer the question; the encouragement I would suggest is to
1. Have the affiliate define their goals and what they expect to accomplish with SFI
2. The affiliate should then define their course of action to accomplish their goals with the help of their sponsor if needed.
3. Give the affiliate positive feedback, and support when needed.
4. Keep communication with the affiliate by sending news letters or training that you think would be helpful.


Encouragement should be everything positive to help the affiliate succeed and not give up.
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First of all if you don't put in any work you get nothing.

Second where is the affiliate trying to go. The affiliate must first set their goals and plan out what it is they are trying to achieve. if there is no direction then nowhere is where you would end up.

I would take a look at the checklist that is provided by SFI when you click on the affiliate at the bottom there is a checklist that takes you through detailed information about the affiliate. I think this checklist
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Affiliate since: 05/25/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Diamond 's 1 other Ask SC answers

This is a great question.
Affiliates especially during their first year become overwhelmed with information. They’d always need a lot of help this period to forge ahead. They also need to be inquisitive enough to seek answers on their own.

First of all let your affiliates know that SFI is a wealth bank and provides a lot of tools for affiliates to succeed. There are training videos, training materials and marketing tools to enhance your success. Affiliates can take advantage of them. They can take out valuable time to read up all the available material on the affiliate centers.

Affiliates can always get information from a number of sources. They can look to the following sources for help at any point in time.

1. Logging into the affiliate center daily – This has to be done unfailingly. Let them log in and do the needed tasks, visit the red tabs, read all the news tips and earn VersaPoints while they learn. This adds to their income level.

2. Talk to their Sponsors or Upline Team members – Affiliates can always access their sponsors or Upline team members by Email, Skype or SFI online chats to ask mind boggling questions. Being more experienced they would be ready to provide any needed help.

3. Always read Team mails – Weekly mails are very useful and helpful sources of information. Sometimes these mails can come from 3 - 4 generations ahead who have garnered experience in SFI. It pays to pay attention to their recommendations. I have been able to gain a lot from team mails and look forward to them every week. I learnt from team mails various ways I can hit my required 1500 VersaPoints every month and this has helped me to keep going.

4. TripleClicks Site – This is one of the very valuable tools to use in SFI. TripleClicks stocks thousands of products to be purchased. SFI products purchased can fetch VersaPoints for affiliates. Affiliates can also list their products for sale here and also help to market SFI products. Friends, family and associates can be referred to TripleClicks through affiliates’ gateways. Moreso, they can sign up as ECA and list products they do not want any more for sale. They can take part in auctions, take part in contests, earn MRPs and purchase items using these MRPs. They can generate lots of income from TripleClicks.

5. They can connect with other affiliates using the a2a facility, visit the forums to read and ask questions as well.

This way they won’t be bored or discouraged anymore.

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This is a great question.
Affiliates especially during their first year become overwhelmed with information. They’d always need a lot of help this period to forge ahead. They also need to be inquisitive enough to seek answers on their own.

First of all let your affiliates know that SFI is a wealth bank and provides a lot of tools for affiliates to succeed. There are training videos, training materials and marketing tools to enhance your success. Affiliates can take advantage of
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Affiliate since: 07/05/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Nafisa's 286 other Ask SC answers

There are various motivational aspects to drive affiliates who feel dejected with SFI and some of the important ones I have highlighted here (from experience)

o Personal examples are a prime mover in such a situation
o The mindset needs to change with constant interaction with your affiliates
o Being able to convince the affiliate that there is progress in SFI if you want it
o The feeling that you are there to support your affiliate is very essential
o Most of the times the income factor brings up this discouragement so you need to explain the business model with clarity and making sure that the affiliate understands how the business works.

It would help to discuss at length what brings about this feeling in the first place and then handle the situation accordingly!
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There are various motivational aspects to drive affiliates who feel dejected with SFI and some of the important ones I have highlighted here (from experience)

o Personal examples are a prime mover in such a situation
o The mindset needs to change with constant interaction with your affiliates
o Being able to convince the affiliate that there is progress in SFI if you want it
o The feeling that you are there to support your affiliate is very essential
o Most of
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Affiliate since: 08/11/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Marija's 63 other Ask SC answers

Hello, Sabastine!

Let's see why the affiliate feels they are not getting anywhere with SFI.

Is it that they are not happy with the paycheck? In the beginning nobody is. The reason we are unhappy is that we unrealistically hoped (despite what SFI says all the time)that we will earn money just by clicking. Then we realise - money is earned through work, so our job is to advertise and refer. When the affiliate realises that and starts working, the money will come.

But although we are all here for the money we can make, it's not about money itself. Our WHY, our reason we are here, things we can make happen, dreams we can make come true are what keeps us here. I think you should target that when you want to encourage and motivate your affiliate who feels down. If you help them believe they can achieve that dream, that they are already on the right path, they will find strength to move on. You can focus later on what needs to be done and how, but WHY is the most important.

Point them out what they are doing great - praise them and tell them to keep up the good work.

Ask them for ideas. Suggest some of your own, time-tested tips.

Show them that they are important and on the right path by investing in them. Something small such as a couple of TCredits or Wave 3 will do the trick.

Don't let them feel isolated. Make them believe we are in this together. Tell them about A2A and Forum if they haven't discovered it yet.

And finally, although SFI shares inspiring quotes daily, you could share some, too. Think of a motivational quote that touched you. Or something someone (parents, teachers, family, friends, colleagues) said to encourage you in the past.

Good luck!

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Hello, Sabastine!

Let's see why the affiliate feels they are not getting anywhere with SFI.

Is it that they are not happy with the paycheck? In the beginning nobody is. The reason we are unhappy is that we unrealistically hoped (despite what SFI says all the time)that we will earn money just by clicking. Then we realise - money is earned through work, so our job is to advertise and refer. When the affiliate realises that and starts working, the money will come.

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

The best advice will be to ensure that he / she follow the SFI Basics and follow the training material with regards to sponsoring, sales, etc. If every single affiliate sees and understand the Three-Step-Plan, will it be necessary to ask this question?

On the other hand if everything goes according to plan, will it still be a challenge?

I had a conversation with somebody earlier wrt an offline business. The person tried some business, but it didn't work out. I've asked her whether she feels that she put in everything to make it a successful business.

I've learned that you have to satisfy yourself to commit your business. You may convince the person, but he / she will in the end give up on her / himself. John Maxwell mentioned that people quit people not a business or company. I feel that I end up giving up on myself too easily i.e. they quit themselves and not somebody else. The reason is the "What if ... I've wasted my time..., I've wasted money ..., etc. There is the myths of MLM.

I had a good affiliate. She did well for herself, but was not or could not afford to invest money. Her marketing took too long even though I included her in a co-op without asking her to reimburse me.

In the end my motivational letters and convincing didn't help. I had to convince myself quite a few times. When I started I've earned $2.3 dollars. I first asked myself is that worth it after everything I've done? I immediately changed my approach and said: If I didn't do anything, I would not have earned that much. The months after that it just increased.

What I am saying is that we as sponsors must be positive and without convincing we'll become a motivation unto others. Don't give up on yourself or anybody else.


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The best advice will be to ensure that he / she follow the SFI Basics and follow the training material with regards to sponsoring, sales, etc. If every single affiliate sees and understand the Three-Step-Plan, will it be necessary to ask this question?

On the other hand if everything goes according to plan, will it still be a challenge?

I had a conversation with somebody earlier wrt an offline business. The person tried some business, but it didn't work out. I've asked her
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