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

I think they first have to understand that they need VP to grow their business and to climb the ranks. Once they understand that and they start doing their daily actions they will realize that it is the easiest way to earn VP and it is fun.

The daily actions also keep you up to date with what is happening at SFI - if you actually read what is on each page. I still learn something new just by reading those pages and clicking on anything clickable.

I can not see why anybody would think it is a waste of time if they know how SFI works and they understand what they have to do to build a successful business.
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I think they first have to understand that they need VP to grow their business and to climb the ranks. Once they understand that and they start doing their daily actions they will realize that it is the easiest way to earn VP and it is fun.

The daily actions also keep you up to date with what is happening at SFI - if you actually read what is on each page. I still learn something new just by reading those pages and clicking on anything clickable.

I can not see why anybody
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

How do you know and understand it? I find it is always better to explain to people the simplest way and the way you understand it. When you try to sound clever you usually fluff and mess up. (with you I mean any person / human being)

What convinced you? There must be a reason why you feel there is potential - use that.

Lead by example and remember - the proof is in the pudding. You show them that you are successful and they will try to imitate what you are doing.

A few ideas:

It is free to join and the lessons you learn is priceless - yet, you get them for free.
If something is for free - what do you have to loose?
It is fun with games, the excitement of auctions, you learn new things, meet new people, there are more than one way to make money - so you can concentrate on one thing or work on them all. Residual income is a great reward for all your hard work.
You can fire your boss and be the boss if you wish to do so once your business is strong enough.
Good luck
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How do you know and understand it? I find it is always better to explain to people the simplest way and the way you understand it. When you try to sound clever you usually fluff and mess up. (with you I mean any person / human being)

What convinced you? There must be a reason why you feel there is potential - use that.

Lead by example and remember - the proof is in the pudding. You show them that you are successful and they will try to imitate what you are doing.

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

The 1st part of building a down line is recruiting.

Give them all the ways they can do it - with the advantages and disadvantages going with each method and let them choose which one works best for them.

You can not really tell them what to do because what worked for you is not necessarily what works for me and for them.

People like to have choices - so give it to them. You can tell them what worked for you but encourage them to find the way that works for them.

It is not important how they do it, it is important that they do it.

Once they have a team it gets a little more clear cut. They have to motivate, support, guide and teach their down line if they want to succeed. Following the basic rules are always a good start. In my opinion the best way to help them is to do what you want them to do. Lead, guide and teach by example. Have you ever heard this? do as I say, not as I do. Rather say do as I do.
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The 1st part of building a down line is recruiting.

Give them all the ways they can do it - with the advantages and disadvantages going with each method and let them choose which one works best for them.

You can not really tell them what to do because what worked for you is not necessarily what works for me and for them.

People like to have choices - so give it to them. You can tell them what worked for you but encourage them to find the way that works for them.

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

I think it will depend on you as a person. Offline recruiting is not my thing. I only do it if friends or family ask me about it. I take on responsibility for what I do and my relationships are too important to me. If it works out for them there is no problem but if it does not I do not want them to blame me because they spend money and effort and got nothing in return. Unfortunately people tend to blame others when they fail.

I will also recruit strangers offline when they see my wave 3 banner and ask me about it. Maybe it is not the right way - but I do not approach people and push them. I hate salespeople that is trying their best to convince me and they have this rehearsed speech they are trying on me. The moment they come with these phrases like: What if I tell you ...... blah blah blah, they kiss any chance they had of selling it to me goodbye. If they tell me they know more about my personal financial situation than I do they are very likely going to be rudely interrupted and send on their way in no uncertain terms. Because I hate it with a passion I will not approach other's like that. I approach them in the same way I have to be approached if you want any chance of success. I give them the facts and maybe a flyer or business card and answer their questions.

Offline I also put flyers on community boards and some of our boards at supermarkets have little pouches to put business cards in. I use that more than anything else offline.

I have more success with online recruiting because once again - you are not pushing anything down anybodies throat. If they react to an advertisement they are interested. Online you can push a little more by following up to find out if they received the information, what they think about it and if they have any questions. Just do not spam them.

The easiest way is to buy your affiliates or buy S-builder shares, join a co-op. This means you will have a team but it does not mean they will be active.

I find it easier to motivate my team than to recruit them.

Offline in my day job I've worked on both sides of the coin. I worked as internal sales rep and my main function was to keep my profile of customers happy. I was very successful in this. The key was that the customer is King (not always right) and the buying power is with them - your power is in treating them so well that they want to deal with you and buy from you. Now I am in purchasing, I am the customer, the balance of power is with me now. I have more than one supplier for the same products. Some times the price and terms decides where I place my order but many times I get the same prices and terms from more than one supplier - who do I order from? You guessed it - the one with the best customer service.

Why do I tell you about sales when your question is about recruiting? Because recruiting is sales. You have to sell the concept to the prospective affiliate. What is your strength? Know yourself and use what you have.
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I think it will depend on you as a person. Offline recruiting is not my thing. I only do it if friends or family ask me about it. I take on responsibility for what I do and my relationships are too important to me. If it works out for them there is no problem but if it does not I do not want them to blame me because they spend money and effort and got nothing in return. Unfortunately people tend to blame others when they fail.

I will also recruit strangers offline when they
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Before you do anything - make sure they also missed their 2nd chance to get back in the competition.

You have to understand that it is disappointing and can be discouraging. Acknowledge that and do not ignore it. DO NOT tell them to build a bridge and get over it, it will not do any good. Their disappointment shows their commitment.

Do not have sympathy with them because sympathy sends a message that they've shot themselves in the foot and that it is the worst possible thing to do.

Show Empathy for your affiliate by making them understand that you understand their disappointment. Once you delay that message you have to step up and become the positive voice of reason. It is not the end of their business. It does not mean they can't build a successful business. It is just a stumbling block on their road and giving up is not the way to go. Motivate them to overcome it. Nobody achieves great success by never making mistakes or never failing at something. The difference is how you use it to your advantage. Learn from it and help your team to not make the same mistakes. You only fail if you give up.

Let me tell you - I fell out at the 2nd last stage. I also missed my 2nd chance to get back into the competition. My class position today? No 6. I am aiming to the no 1 spot - even without the rewards. Because I did not make it - 2 of my PSA's made it and stayed in the competition - I knew why I fell out and made sure they did not make the same mistakes.

Lastly - SFI is full of surprises. You never know what is waiting when you log in. I did not get a fast track badge when I started - I have one now! Thank you SFI.
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Before you do anything - make sure they also missed their 2nd chance to get back in the competition.

You have to understand that it is disappointing and can be discouraging. Acknowledge that and do not ignore it. DO NOT tell them to build a bridge and get over it, it will not do any good. Their disappointment shows their commitment.

Do not have sympathy with them because sympathy sends a message that they've shot themselves in the foot and that it is the worst possible thing
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Why would you not continue to train and support? They might be making a lot of sales because they are advertising in the right place. They might have the means to place a standing order and therefore advance to the next level. Maybe they bought PSA's and was lucky enough to get active PSA's, Even if they study the business themselves and they know more than you - you can still encourage and support them.

Most Parents I know wants their children to do better than they did, to be happier than they have ever been to be the best they can be. That is how I see it - just like I want more for my son, I want more for my PSA's and CSA's.

Nobody knows everything and no man is an island. You might be surprised as to how much you can still teach them and there is no reason why you can not learn from them either. You are not the boss, they do not work for you - you are a team and you will move forward together - does it matter who advance faster?
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Why would you not continue to train and support? They might be making a lot of sales because they are advertising in the right place. They might have the means to place a standing order and therefore advance to the next level. Maybe they bought PSA's and was lucky enough to get active PSA's, Even if they study the business themselves and they know more than you - you can still encourage and support them.

Most Parents I know wants their children to do better than they did, to be happier
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I have mixed feelings about business cards - if you deal with people like me, you are wasting your time. I have never gone into a website or link on a business card unless it was sent to me in electronic form and I can just click on a link (yes, that is laziness I know - but there are many people like me) HOWEVER - there has to be a lot of people out there that makes it a worthwhile effort because if it was a waste of time it would've disappeared long ago.

If you go to SFI marketing you will find business cards you can use. If you do not want to use what they offer as it is but rather create your own - take a look at them anyway - you might get an idea of what to do when creating your own.

I don't think a "busy" business card is a good idea - too much information.
Make sure it grabs the persons attention and create curiosity. It should be easy to read - so use bold letters and strong colors
It should provide contact details like a phone number, e-mail address, website address
And do not forget to put your name on it!!

In my opinion the SFI Payoneer Debit card would be more effective as a marketing tool than any business card

I hope this helps.
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I have mixed feelings about business cards - if you deal with people like me, you are wasting your time. I have never gone into a website or link on a business card unless it was sent to me in electronic form and I can just click on a link (yes, that is laziness I know - but there are many people like me) HOWEVER - there has to be a lot of people out there that makes it a worthwhile effort because if it was a waste of time it would've disappeared long ago.

If you go to SFI marketing you
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I know some sponsors feel it is a waste of time to pursue inactive affiliates - I could not disagree more if I tried.

Do not give up on anybody as long as they are on your Genealogy list. Once they are removed by SFI because they are not active or if they opted out you stop trying to get them to work.

When you are first assign as an affiliate's sponsor or co-sponsor you give them that extra bit of attention and help. If it becomes clear that you get no reaction and they stay inactive you stop the extra effort but you continue to include them in your newsletters and announcements (like a competition or a challenge). One of your mails might just bring them back - that is how my sponsor peaked my attention. I signed up, did a few things and stopped. She kept on sending newsletters and one day I saw something, was curious and came back. I never missed another day for almost 2 years now.

Just remember to appreciate your movers and be there for them but do not completely write off your inactive members
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I know some sponsors feel it is a waste of time to pursue inactive affiliates - I could not disagree more if I tried.

Do not give up on anybody as long as they are on your Genealogy list. Once they are removed by SFI because they are not active or if they opted out you stop trying to get them to work.

When you are first assign as an affiliate's sponsor or co-sponsor you give them that extra bit of attention and help. If it becomes clear that you get no reaction and they
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Your role is to help your PSA's to do what is best for them. You advise them to do the things that will be of advantage to them. How is it helpful to you? When you give them good advice or make good recommendations they trust you and are more willing to follow your lead. Also whatever they do will have a positive influence on you too.

You can not tell them to buy anywhere but you can give them the advantages of buying local.

They would be keeping their money in their own country, supporting their own businesses.
Shipping will be much cheaper and delivery should be must faster. They might even be able to collect their purchases. It would especially be beneficial to them if they can do transfer buying from a local ECA.

It would also be easier to recruit new ECA's if you can show them the example of another ECA that is actually gaining business because they are on TripleClicks.
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Your role is to help your PSA's to do what is best for them. You advise them to do the things that will be of advantage to them. How is it helpful to you? When you give them good advice or make good recommendations they trust you and are more willing to follow your lead. Also whatever they do will have a positive influence on you too.

You can not tell them to buy anywhere but you can give them the advantages of buying local.

They would be keeping their money in their own
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Firstly you need a healthy budget or bank balance. Advertising on television is an expensive exercise. It is only worth it if it will bring in the income you need to cover such an expense.

If your goal is to introduce SFI and Triple Clicks you will see the results but if your goal is to promote your own business I feel you will not see much success. Why do I say this?

People do not pay full attention to adverts - they "screen" what they hear and see while they quickly do something else during advert time. This means they will take note of the names SFI and Triple Clicks and that Triple Clicks is an online shop. Most people will not grab a piece of paper and write down the entire gateway link inclusive of your SFI ID. If they are interested they will go and search for the words SFI and Triple Clicks and if they join or purchase something they go into the pool of affiliates and the money goes to the seller with no commission to you.

Technology makes it so easy for us - it is so much easier to click on a link before you type and search for something. Searching for keywords again is easier than trying to copy a link from a television advertisement quickly and accurately.

I think you can see where I am going with this - to get results you need to make it as easy as possible and I don't think television is doing that. Even written adverts in a newspaper, banners and business cards will be more successful than television for YOUR own business.
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Firstly you need a healthy budget or bank balance. Advertising on television is an expensive exercise. It is only worth it if it will bring in the income you need to cover such an expense.

If your goal is to introduce SFI and Triple Clicks you will see the results but if your goal is to promote your own business I feel you will not see much success. Why do I say this?

People do not pay full attention to adverts - they "screen" what they hear and see while
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