How do I assure that duplication happens in those I sponsor?
, Aff ()
5/31/2014 1:55 am
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
The best you can honestly do is to show those you sponsor that you are truly invested in seeing them succeed, as opposed to spending money to boost your commissions. While the latter is profitable in the short-term, walking them through every possible opportunity to succeed is going to get you someone who will stay with SFI for the months of commitment it takes to even *have* an EA2, which is what you really need to reap the big reward. That's where duplication really takes place, because you get your matching VP rewards and you have them learning what YOU learned, which is to recruit similar lasting members beneath them, and so on.
The problem with any system that relies *only* on recruiting downline affiliates is that you only make money as long as there's no attrition... and there is no way to prevent attrition, especially in an age where people give up so easily. Fortunately, we can sell our own products, we can participate in other efforts that can make us money, and we can just plain win any of the drawings. We don't need to rely on our PSAs or duplication, although we all desire that most of all.
However, our best way to fight attrition and thus assure duplication is to actually *be there* with your affiliates, and that requires building a connection and rapport. We are not a "numbers game." We are a network of people who work to assure each others' success. That seems to be what's encouraging my affiliates to stay involved, anyway.
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The best you can honestly do is to show those you sponsor that you are truly invested in seeing them succeed, as opposed to spending money to boost your commissions. While the latter is profitable in the short-term, walking them through every possible opportunity to succeed is going to get you someone who will stay with SFI for the months of commitment it takes to even *have* an EA2, which is what you really need to reap the big reward. That's where duplication really takes place, because you get
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How can we determine beforehand what are good spots to advertise?
, Aff ()
2/6/2015 5:44 am
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
There are two factors that, combined, make a good spot to advertise are as follows:
1) A high level of ENGAGED traffic. "Engaged traffic" refers to people visiting a spot with an interest to pay attention. Most of your traffic exchanges offer plenty of visitors, but if they aren't engaged, they aren't paying attention, and they're not going to result in good quality signups or purchases.
2) Low levels of competition for attention in your ad's niche (opportunity-seekers, in the case of SFI, sales of items in the case of TripleClicks goods, and so on). If there are twenty ads on a page, people are less likely to pay attention to any of them, especially when compared to sites with only one. Similarly, if there are three ad spots, but all of them are for the same type of product, chances are none of them will get clicked.
The first of these can be done by doing a keyword search on Google; in general, the ones on the first page are going to get the most traffic on those keywords. The second can be determined by visiting the site--if the site is too encrusted with ads, the competition for attention is too high.
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There are two factors that, combined, make a good spot to advertise are as follows:
1) A high level of ENGAGED traffic. "Engaged traffic" refers to people visiting a spot with an interest to pay attention. Most of your traffic exchanges offer plenty of visitors, but if they aren't engaged, they aren't paying attention, and they're not going to result in good quality signups or purchases.
2) Low levels of competition for attention in your ad's niche (opportunity-seekers,
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What's the best way to gain the attention of Second Home CSAs and get them active again?
, Aff ()
7/8/2014 1:44 am
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
This may seem like too vague an answer, but the only way to get a Second Home CSA active is to directly engage with him or her and find out what they need in order to be active. In at least one case, the issue was that the sponsor or prior cosponsor did not take the time to approach the person in his or her own language and answer questions. In the case of another CSA, it was more a question of a more *personal* investment, talking about hopes, dreams and goals. It's going to be different for every potentially-active CSA... and admittedly, there are a few out there who have just stopped listening.
In general, in addition to any other element of approach, I recommend using a translator like Google Translate to make that first step. Beyond that, get as much information about that CSA as possible. Look at his/her picture, any badges earned, any information you can use to build rapport because it's only rapport that builds motivation.
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This may seem like too vague an answer, but the only way to get a Second Home CSA active is to directly engage with him or her and find out what they need in order to be active. In at least one case, the issue was that the sponsor or prior cosponsor did not take the time to approach the person in his or her own language and answer questions. In the case of another CSA, it was more a question of a more *personal* investment, talking about hopes, dreams and goals. It's going to be different for
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Why is it important to visit the SFI forum daily?
, Aff ()
1/4/2015 3:25 am
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
Your first visits to the forum are going to provide the ability to contact other members, find out what they're doing, what aspects of the program they may be struggling with, and what solutions they've found to challenges you've been having.
Once you start posting, you will find it useful to read responses to your posts because it may provide insight to questions you may ask and others' reactions to your solutions can be instrumental in guiding you onto a more successful path.
Between those two aspects, you will find that visiting the forum daily just naturally follows.
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Your first visits to the forum are going to provide the ability to contact other members, find out what they're doing, what aspects of the program they may be struggling with, and what solutions they've found to challenges you've been having.
Once you start posting, you will find it useful to read responses to your posts because it may provide insight to questions you may ask and others' reactions to your solutions can be instrumental in guiding you onto a more successful path.
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Should I promote participation in Pricebenders to my team? If so, for what reason(s)?
, Aff ()
5/1/2015 11:17 pm
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
When I tell my team to do something, it's because I want them to succeed--I have them duplicate steps that enabled me to succeed as an SFI affiliate myself. If I was promoting participation in something that was just there to make *me* money at their expense, I would be a horrible person who would be capitalizing upon their gullibility. To be honest, I haven't found Pricebenders terribly useful and profitable, so I don't promote that to my team. Have you found a way to make money off of participation in Pricebenders?
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When I tell my team to do something, it's because I want them to succeed--I have them duplicate steps that enabled me to succeed as an SFI affiliate myself. If I was promoting participation in something that was just there to make *me* money at their expense, I would be a horrible person who would be capitalizing upon their gullibility. To be honest, I haven't found Pricebenders terribly useful and profitable, so I don't promote that to my team. Have you found a way to make money off of participation
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How do you get your affiliates to become SERIOUS business builders in SFI?
, Aff ()
2/6/2015 7:16 am
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
As much as we would like a magic wand that could make our affiliates become serious, there isn't one. However, you can be a great sponsor and maintain a strong relationship with your affiliate. That means learning what your affiliate wants and needs and doing what you can do to help them achieve their goals. Sadly, we cannot always provide the type of motivation they need because they may not be forthcoming with the information we need from them. Sometimes you can only do your best.
Can I set up my SFI business to run on autopilot? If so, how?
, Aff ()
5/31/2014 2:06 am
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
While there is no way to manage the *whole* business on autopilot--heck, you have to log in to keep from going inactive, even with a successful downline--but there are efforts you can make in that direction so that you can focus on the parts of the business that you like. For example, you can set up a standing order to recruit for you, either with the S-Builder Co-op or PSAs To Go. You can set up digital products that download and distribute without you being present. I suppose, in theory, you could hire a person to log in every day and do your tabs, maintenance, and even training. Being able to afford all of that, however, may be cost-prohibitive.
Besides, in the end, this system works entirely because of the personal element. You need to train your network. You need to improve your stores, build your connections, and stay aware of all the really important news. Just being here is a training and enrichment process that I wouldn't want to miss. Besides, those "autopilot" businesses? I see a lot of people "plugging into" those, but if they really worked as advertised, there would be a lot more rich people out there... and I can tell you, as someone who stays active in the local and online communities, things would not be this tough all over.
Forget "autopilot." Be here to do something you enjoy, or find something else you enjoy and do that. I wish you all the success in the world. I'm here because I like it and I want to be here. I certainly hope you find something like that for yourself.
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While there is no way to manage the *whole* business on autopilot--heck, you have to log in to keep from going inactive, even with a successful downline--but there are efforts you can make in that direction so that you can focus on the parts of the business that you like. For example, you can set up a standing order to recruit for you, either with the S-Builder Co-op or PSAs To Go. You can set up digital products that download and distribute without you being present. I suppose, in theory, you
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How do you become a great salesman or saleswoman?
, Aff ()
2/6/2015 6:13 am
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
Great salespeople do two things, first and foremost: They know their products and they know their customers. Those that don't know their products can't sell them effectively, and those that don't understand their customers' needs cannot meet them with the products they sell. Now obviously, each of these can be broken down even farther, discussing elements like identifying niches, communicating effectively with customers, managing appearance to meet customers' expectations, and so on, but those are all going to vary with what aspects of SFI or TripleClicks you maight be selling.
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Great salespeople do two things, first and foremost: They know their products and they know their customers. Those that don't know their products can't sell them effectively, and those that don't understand their customers' needs cannot meet them with the products they sell. Now obviously, each of these can be broken down even farther, discussing elements like identifying niches, communicating effectively with customers, managing appearance to meet customers' expectations, and so on, but those
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How can I elevate my SFI advertisements above all the competing business opportunities out there?
, Aff ()
2/6/2015 6:05 am
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
There are really only two ways to make sure that your SFI ads outshine opposing opportunities:
1) Design your own custom ads that are more attractive and more compelling than the competition.
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2) Arrange to have your ads where there is little other competition.
In the case of the first, it's merely about good graphic design; if you can't design something, there's likely someone around here who can. In the case of the second, you can outbid your competition for premium locations or provide a better outlet for your ads that others might not reach, as with blogs or other sites where advertising gets limited. You can certainly work on both of these at the same time, and a unique ad in the best possible location will obviously target your audience best.
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There are really only two ways to make sure that your SFI ads outshine opposing opportunities:
1) Design your own custom ads that are more attractive and more compelling than the competition.
or
2) Arrange to have your ads where there is little other competition.
In the case of the first, it's merely about good graphic design; if you can't design something, there's likely someone around here who can. In the case of the second, you can outbid your competition
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What are some ways to demonstrate to team members the importance of reading a little daily at the SFI Affiliate Center?
, Aff ()
1/4/2015 3:19 am
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
Probably the most obvious way to demonstrate the value of reading at the Affiliate Center is to walk your affiliate over to some of the articles on their "Alerts" tab, so they can see what some of the newest information is. I'm also fond of showing them the other various lessons, too, though, particularly the Launchpad (bonus VP are also handy!) and the Internet Income lessons provide additional lessons that prepare them to advertise and promote their links.
5/31/2014 1:55 am