What's the biggest turn-off that I should avoid talking about to prospects for SFI?
, Aff ()
12/7/2014 2:21 am
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
As with anyone, this depends entirely on what subjects are going to turn off a particular prospect. Some will get turned off by even something as simple as the value of the standing order. Some will look at the "ultra-simple method" and think "pyramid scheme." Some will dislike the thought of basing their income on commissions. The fact is that if these people are getting turned off by some element of how SFI works, they don't belong in the business. We're looking for people who will accept and understand the work, appreciate the opportunity, and pursue it.
I tend to be very frank and very clear about how SFI works--at least people will appreciate my honesty, and anyone who can't handle it won't waste their time or, most importantly, mine. I want active, interested affiliates, not ones who just kick the tires and never promote.
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As with anyone, this depends entirely on what subjects are going to turn off a particular prospect. Some will get turned off by even something as simple as the value of the standing order. Some will look at the "ultra-simple method" and think "pyramid scheme." Some will dislike the thought of basing their income on commissions. The fact is that if these people are getting turned off by some element of how SFI works, they don't belong in the business. We're looking for people
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I'm an EA2. What should my next objective be and how should I fulfill it?
, Aff ()
10/4/2015 1:44 pm
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
Congratulations on making EA2. I have the following questions for you before I answer:
* How did you get there? Did you do it by placing a 1500VP standing order or by earning sales VP through promoting?
* What have you done so far? Have you built your own ECA store? Have you recruited your own team yet?
* What strategies have worked best for you? Have you made your own blog? Do you work best through classified ads? Approaching people in person?
Your "next objective" relates to these questions. Some people will tell you to go for Bronze Team Leader, but if you're seeing a significant income through promoting TripleClicks, there's not as much point because your commissions are rolling in. Some people will tell you to create an ECA store, but then, that takes its own type of planning and products you're willing to sell. Instead, I would tell you to work from your strengths and build upon them first--as you succeed, your objectives will become obvious.
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Congratulations on making EA2. I have the following questions for you before I answer:
* How did you get there? Did you do it by placing a 1500VP standing order or by earning sales VP through promoting?
* What have you done so far? Have you built your own ECA store? Have you recruited your own team yet?
* What strategies have worked best for you? Have you made your own blog? Do you work best through classified ads? Approaching people in person?
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What are the top selling points of SFI that should be highlighted to any potential prospect?
, Aff ()
10/4/2015 1:18 pm
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
SFI has many selling points, but for each prospect, the ones that need to be highlighted will differ based on his or her personal values. For me, the most important value is the ability to promote and to use SFI's and TripleClicks' many tools, from the gateway links to the ECA program to the ability to promote many other people's store items; the fact that this was free to start also played a large part in why I joined and started trying everything out.
Who is your prospect? What interested him/her in SFI enough to talk with you about it? What is he or she looking for? Know these, and you will know what to tell them about.
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SFI has many selling points, but for each prospect, the ones that need to be highlighted will differ based on his or her personal values. For me, the most important value is the ability to promote and to use SFI's and TripleClicks' many tools, from the gateway links to the ECA program to the ability to promote many other people's store items; the fact that this was free to start also played a large part in why I joined and started trying everything out.
Who is your prospect? What
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What are good ways to use Stream to build your SFI business...and how often do you post on Stream?
, Aff ()
6/6/2015 6:20 pm
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
The Stream is a somewhat useful tool to disseminate information--it's great for important daily news (for example, telling them when you're going on vacation or that you're running a specific incentive) or for giving quick tips on how to boost their SFI business in one way or another. I generally try to have something worth saying, rather than just an inspirational quote, at least three times a week. To me, it's important to have actual information because otherwise, there is no actual reason for them to *read* it, and if they stop reading their Stream, it becomes useless as a tool.
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The Stream is a somewhat useful tool to disseminate information--it's great for important daily news (for example, telling them when you're going on vacation or that you're running a specific incentive) or for giving quick tips on how to boost their SFI business in one way or another. I generally try to have something worth saying, rather than just an inspirational quote, at least three times a week. To me, it's important to have actual information because otherwise, there is no actual reason for
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If you were asked what you love about SFI, what would you say?
, Aff ()
4/22/2015 12:25 am
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
I love the fact that I have so many different opportunities to make money under one banner: I can sell my own products, I can sell others' products, I can invite people to sell their own products... and I can even make money helping other people make money! That's my favorite thing about SFI--the number of opportunities.
What are the best ways to use printed flyers to attract PSAs/PRMs/ECAs?
, Aff ()
9/9/2014 2:27 am
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
In my opinion, printed fliers are best used on community billboards and handout counters because that's where they will draw the most attention on a day-to-day basis. However, when there are local trade shows, job fairs, and the like, this type of advertising can net some real prospects because you can use them in more targetted fashions. Job fairs are perfect places to concentrate on new SFI affiliates because they are looking for new opportunities. Trade shows are great for bringing in new shoppers and people looking to start bringing their sales businesses online. They also work as great handouts for those on the other sides of the sales tables for exactly the same reasons, too!
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In my opinion, printed fliers are best used on community billboards and handout counters because that's where they will draw the most attention on a day-to-day basis. However, when there are local trade shows, job fairs, and the like, this type of advertising can net some real prospects because you can use them in more targetted fashions. Job fairs are perfect places to concentrate on new SFI affiliates because they are looking for new opportunities. Trade shows are great for bringing in new shoppers
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What's the best way to learn how to become a successful online entrepreneur?
, Aff ()
12/29/2015 3:50 pm
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
The easiest way to learn how to become a successful online entrepreneur is to find yourself a mentor who is already a successful online entrepreneur and study what he or she does. In addition, I personally would recommend having at least two, and cross-checking their methods. Chances are, the strategies these people have in common would most likely be the roots of their successes. This process works for any endeavor--you learn the skills you need from those who already have them and can teach them. In a very real sense, that's what "duplication" is supposed to do.
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The easiest way to learn how to become a successful online entrepreneur is to find yourself a mentor who is already a successful online entrepreneur and study what he or she does. In addition, I personally would recommend having at least two, and cross-checking their methods. Chances are, the strategies these people have in common would most likely be the roots of their successes. This process works for any endeavor--you learn the skills you need from those who already have them and can teach
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How do you ensure that the TCards you send out are used...and what do you do when they are not?
, Aff ()
8/3/2014 2:26 am
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
This may come as a shock, but given how many cards I send out, I don't worry about the gift cards being used. Some people just need to wait until the right time, others have no idea how to use them--despite me explaining!--and if they don't use them, I tell them they can always pass them on. I never nag and remind people because it tends to get taken the wrong way. Once they're out in circulation, I just plain wait... "Out of sight, out of mind." I have too much else to do.
What was it that made you realize that SFI is the real deal?
, Aff ()
12/7/2015 9:07 pm
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
The thing that made me realize that SFI was a genuine opportunity was that I saw there were multiple ways to work toward compensation--that they weren't just saying, "Buy in, get five more people to buy in, and so on," like so many other affiliate systems. There's an open market, and that makes a big difference for me.
How do I promote the Signing Bonus and the opportunity to increase it to my new affiliates who have just received the $20 Signing Bonus?
, Aff ()
12/7/2015 9:35 pm
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
The Signing Bonus, at its essence, relies strongly on your affiliate's ability to earn commissions based on his or her sales. As such, going for the Silver or Gold bonus isn't nearly as important to promoting TripleClicks--if you're a successful promoter, however, that additional bonus cash will, of course, come in handy.
12/7/2014 2:21 am