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

I would say 'Both'.

If I recruit someone in my team, I will always ask them to go for 'Free advertising'. This will give my downlines some time to settle in the business without taking much risk. Usually people hesitate to invest in the initial stage. If you ask a new affiliate to invest some money for 'Paid advertising', there is a high chance that he/she will disappear forever.

But once they get some hands on experience and also confident about SFI business, we can always promote 'Paid advertising' methods. In fact, the affiliates will themselves understand the importance of 'Paid advertising' as it will help them to go faster in the business.

At the end of the day, it is upto you whether to choose 'paid advertising' or 'free advertising'!

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I would say 'Both'.

If I recruit someone in my team, I will always ask them to go for 'Free advertising'. This will give my downlines some time to settle in the business without taking much risk. Usually people hesitate to invest in the initial stage. If you ask a new affiliate to invest some money for 'Paid advertising', there is a high chance that he/she will disappear forever.

But once they get some hands on experience and also confident about SFI business, we can always
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Good question.

It is true that SFI is people's business. Team building is one of the major income sources in SFI.

If a prospect who says that he is not interested in SFI as he doesn't know many people, you can tell him that to build our business we need both 'Known' as well as 'Unknown' people. He may be knowing very few people in his circle, but it doesn't matter. There are more than 6 billion unknown people all around the world with whom he can do the business.

SFI is an international business opportunity. We can generate leads from all over the world. Also there are many tools (free as well as paid) to grow our business locally as well as internationally.

Alternatively, ask him to recruit someone in his team who knows many people. We can always recruit our weaknesses in SFI.

I hope this answer will help you.

Cheers!
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Good question.

It is true that SFI is people's business. Team building is one of the major income sources in SFI.

If a prospect who says that he is not interested in SFI as he doesn't know many people, you can tell him that to build our business we need both 'Known' as well as 'Unknown' people. He may be knowing very few people in his circle, but it doesn't matter. There are more than 6 billion unknown people all around the world with whom he can do the business.

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

Really a great question.

I'm also facing the same challenge every other day.

But I never try to convince my partner. I always request her to have patience and give me some time to settle in the business.

I also make sure that I don't spend anything outside our monthly budget. I try to explain her that SFI is a business and not a job. So it will definitely take some time to settle.

Only thing you need to keep in mind is that you never engage yourself in any argument with your partner. It will only worsen the situation. If required you may cut-down your personal expenses (smoking, unwanted snackings, movies, etc) and use the same to invest in your business.

I hope this answer will help you.

Cheers!
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Really a great question.

I'm also facing the same challenge every other day.

But I never try to convince my partner. I always request her to have patience and give me some time to settle in the business.

I also make sure that I don't spend anything outside our monthly budget. I try to explain her that SFI is a business and not a job. So it will definitely take some time to settle.

Only thing you need to keep in mind is that you never engage yourself in
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

This is a very good question. Because duplication is the key in any network marketing business!

First of all, if you are already a successful recruiter, share your personal experience with them. How duplication helped you to achieve more success easily and faster. Else try to explain them by giving an example of duplication.

I usually explain my downlines about the importance of duplication through the concept called 'Time Leveraging', as given below.
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Everyone has got 24 hours a day. If I'm alone, there is a limitation on number of hours I can work every day. If I work for 2 hours a day, I can make only so much of income on my own efforts. But if I recruit 10 people in my team, each of them work for 2 hours a day, then I will get paid on 22 hours! Similarly, if those 10 people duplicate you and recruit 10 people each, then I will be get paid on 222 hours!!!
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I just gave an example of 10 people. Imagine what will happen if I recruit 20 people and duplicate them???

One more important advantage of duplication is, you can recruit your 'Weaknesses'.
For example, if you are not so good working on the internet, recruit someone who is an expert working on internet.
If you are a shy person, recruit someone who is very bold and who can talk to anyone.
If you don't understand or speak a particular language, recruit someone who can understand the same. This will help you expand your business internationally!
And the list goes on......

Cheers!
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This is a very good question. Because duplication is the key in any network marketing business!

First of all, if you are already a successful recruiter, share your personal experience with them. How duplication helped you to achieve more success easily and faster. Else try to explain them by giving an example of duplication.

I usually explain my downlines about the importance of duplication through the concept called 'Time Leveraging', as given below.
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Everyone
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Thanks for this sensible question.

Rejection is a part and parcel of any business in the world. Just imagine what will happen if everyone on the planet earth says 'yes' to everything. It will be a disaster!

If someone rejects your offer of joining SFI or buying something from your store, etc., just relax and say 'No problem'. Ask yourself 'Who is next?'

If someone says 'No' to you, it doesn't mean 'never'.
'No' means 'not now'.

There were 2 people who went to an exhibition of paintings. Both were looking at the same painting. First person says, "Wow, what a painting!" and the second person says, "There are a lot of cracks on the wall!" Both were looking at the same painting but their focus was different. Therefore, in our business, look for only those people who have right focus.

Remember, if you feel bad after being rejected by someone, just ask yourself 'WHY' you joined SFI business. If you have a strong 'Why' then trust me, you will not feel bad at all ! You will immediately think about 'who is my next prospect'.

Learn to analyse your business. I will share my experience about recruiting new PSA's. I get 5 serious EA's after recruiting 100 PSA's. This is my success ratio at present. It means, when I recruit 20 PSA's, I get one serious person.

If you learn to analyze and keep a track of your business, you can really go faster. You will not even think about people who will reject your offer!

Cheers!
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Thanks for this sensible question.

Rejection is a part and parcel of any business in the world. Just imagine what will happen if everyone on the planet earth says 'yes' to everything. It will be a disaster!

If someone rejects your offer of joining SFI or buying something from your store, etc., just relax and say 'No problem'. Ask yourself 'Who is next?'

If someone says 'No' to you, it doesn't mean 'never'.
'No' means 'not now'.

There were 2 people
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Nice question.

Set your personal goals in SFI in such a way that it should prompt you to work hard everyday, instead of putting pressure on you to accomplish your goals. In short, don't set your goals 'Too big' or even 'Too small'.

While you set your goals, make sure it takes into consideration all the areas of SFI business, viz. Duplication, TripleClicks sales/purchases, PB auction, etc.

In my opinion, best option is to use SFI's tailor-made 'Goals' tab to set your goals. I always stick to this every month.

Only thing I can suggest is, when you set a list of goals for yourself, make sure you work seriously to achieve the same. Otherwise there is no point in setting goals.

Cheers!
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Nice question.

Set your personal goals in SFI in such a way that it should prompt you to work hard everyday, instead of putting pressure on you to accomplish your goals. In short, don't set your goals 'Too big' or even 'Too small'.

While you set your goals, make sure it takes into consideration all the areas of SFI business, viz. Duplication, TripleClicks sales/purchases, PB auction, etc.

In my opinion, best option is to use SFI's tailor-made 'Goals' tab to set your
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