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

Standing. Order is an excellent way for affiliates to leverage their own business. The benefits are what you should share with team members.

SFI provides us with many tools and resources to understand the importance of the SO as part of the business plan.

SO enables members to earn VP's each month and this is how income is generated.

SO is an investment to your own business so this is simply an assurance that each affiliate. Has potential growth and success.

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

You can do 1 or 2 separate blogs - it truly will depend on you.

Blogs require time to write materials that are current thus requires time on behalf of you.

You can be creative and have 1 blog reference a second blog as readers may be interested in 1 product or interested in 2 or more products.

The more varied you are with your blogging the more people you will attract. Creatively supporting 2 blogs will not hurt at all but only increases your web presence.

If you have the skills or have people who may help you with this - I would encourage you to develop and maintain 2 blogs.

Happy blogging.
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You can do 1 or 2 separate blogs - it truly will depend on you.

Blogs require time to write materials that are current thus requires time on behalf of you.

You can be creative and have 1 blog reference a second blog as readers may be interested in 1 product or interested in 2 or more products.

The more varied you are with your blogging the more people you will attract. Creatively supporting 2 blogs will not hurt at all but only increases your web presence.

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

Ask questions about what was unsuccessful with their previous experience.

Once you understand what was not successful then you can discuss the differences that SFI has to offer compared to that experience.

Due to a bad experience, it is important to be respectful when discussing the experience and determine if the individual is willing to share or not.

SFI has so much to offer so you may wish to share what has worked for you with SFI and share the many options that SFI has to share.
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Ask questions about what was unsuccessful with their previous experience.

Once you understand what was not successful then you can discuss the differences that SFI has to offer compared to that experience.

Due to a bad experience, it is important to be respectful when discussing the experience and determine if the individual is willing to share or not.

SFI has so much to offer so you may wish to share what has worked for you with SFI and share the many options that
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I appreciate this question and look forward to responses from other affiliates.

In my humble opinion, I would think having conversations with young persons, who may be unemployed or under-employed, so as to be educated by them about what works and does not work for marketing strategies.

At this time in my life, I am no longer younger so I would definitely need to make time to talk with young people about their experiences of being unemployed or under-employed so I am better able to understand what motivation/s they may have. I would also appreciate knowing what they wish to have from life and what they want out of life as the desires of the younger generation are different from the generation's before.

When you become educated about what motivates the youth of today, then you will be able to find the right marketing tool that fits this target audience in your marketing strategy. A strategy that is effective for youth in one country may not be as effective in another country nor can we expect what works for "me" is the same for all. SFI has many tools available for affiliates to use and so supports the idea of using different marketing strategies for different people.

The quest for "best fit" is something that requires time and creative thinking. You may want to invite a young individual to become a part of your down-line so then the both of you can work together to find the best fit strategies to have more unemployed or under-employed youth join and benefit from SFI.

I truly do believe if you invited a young person to share their experiences and desires/personal goals in life, you will find your answer to which SFI marketing tools would be a best fit.

Enjoy learning!
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I appreciate this question and look forward to responses from other affiliates.

In my humble opinion, I would think having conversations with young persons, who may be unemployed or under-employed, so as to be educated by them about what works and does not work for marketing strategies.

At this time in my life, I am no longer younger so I would definitely need to make time to talk with young people about their experiences of being unemployed or under-employed so I am better
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Great question... This is. What all affiliates consider. If possible, use both at the same time. The more you can use to get your own PSA'S the better your chances for growth. Your team's growth will be larger when you use more than one method.

The more ways you can recruit the better for your team. The services you buy through TripleCicks will work on recruitment. From different areas than yours so your team is diversified with members from all over.

Consider your potential when you have more than your personal efforts at work...
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Great question... This is. What all affiliates consider. If possible, use both at the same time. The more you can use to get your own PSA'S the better your chances for growth. Your team's growth will be larger when you use more than one method.

The more ways you can recruit the better for your team. The services you buy through TripleCicks will work on recruitment. From different areas than yours so your team is diversified with members from all over.

Consider your potential
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Duplication is most certainly a key strategy in this line of work.

It may be best to communicate with your downline members about different strategies that may be used while being an affiliate with SFI and highlight the benefit and ease of use of "Duplication" as a business strategy.

It may be simply that this strategy is causing some uncertainty in down-line members as they may not fully understand how it works. So remind them and coach them on how it works. Provide a personal story/experience on how this strategy is working for you.

As mentioned in other responses, SFI has a wonderful listing of resources on their web-site about the power of duplication and even outlines examples of what duplication looks like - so do not hesitate to redirect down-line members to Forum topics, review Launch Pad Lessons, and even ASK SC posts on this exact topic. The more information that down-line members have on "what" Duplication can do for them and "how" it can easily become part of their own business practice - then I believe you will see them adopt this business practice too.

Good luck with your team's growth through the use of this strategy.


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Duplication is most certainly a key strategy in this line of work.

It may be best to communicate with your downline members about different strategies that may be used while being an affiliate with SFI and highlight the benefit and ease of use of "Duplication" as a business strategy.

It may be simply that this strategy is causing some uncertainty in down-line members as they may not fully understand how it works. So remind them and coach them on how it works. Provide
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Great question as being financially challenged can limit what an affiliate can do with his/her Standing Order.

I have found the purchase of T-Credits 100 x 2 packages beneficial as this will generate 1500 VP to ensure that every month EA status is reached so as to receive SFI benefits every month. T-Credits purchased then can be used for PriceBender bidding which benefits the affiliate in different ways: collect MRP, earn 1 VP for each bid, and also when a bid is won the affiliate will receive a PrinceBenders Winner badge on their home page.

Other items that I have found useful is the purchase of at least 1 S-Builder Co-op unit so as to build down-line teams with SFI's help.

Another idea is to do a monthly purchase of products from SFI that would be used in the home, this would mean that affiliates would not need to purchase the same product in local stores as items will be mailed directly to them meanwhile will have a Standing Order in place. Purchasing cleaning products, for an example, through SFI would mean the affiliate only spends their money once, the cleaning products become advertisement to visitors/guests in the home of the affiliate, and their Standing Order is made.

Standing Orders are an excellent way to build your own business with SFI.
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Great question as being financially challenged can limit what an affiliate can do with his/her Standing Order.

I have found the purchase of T-Credits 100 x 2 packages beneficial as this will generate 1500 VP to ensure that every month EA status is reached so as to receive SFI benefits every month. T-Credits purchased then can be used for PriceBender bidding which benefits the affiliate in different ways: collect MRP, earn 1 VP for each bid, and also when a bid is won the affiliate will
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Excellent question.

The first step is to self-reflect what is important to you. Once you have identified what is important to you share it with someone else (eg;team member, family member) to make this a REAL condition that you want to attain. You may reframe this by asking yourself what do you really value - what is valuable to you, what do you desire and then list no more than 5 items.

Take these 5 items and narrow down to your top 2 or 3 values and write them down to ensure that you are not distracted from "what is valuable" to you. Once you have identified these 2 or 3 items, then start your heavy lifting on how you can use the resources from your SFI team, from the SFI organization, and your local community to reach your desired outcomes that match these values.

You have just created your goals based on your "WHY" I want to be apart of SFI, you stated your "WHAT" you plan to do with SFI to create the change you're looking for and you have identified the "HOW" you will use SFI to attain your success.

Goals are simply the guide posts to what you ultimately desire to do with SFI. Remember SFI is a way to attain your goals and is also an excellent resource to help others to reach theirs too.

Your goals will assist you to perform your business practice and behaviours on the right track so your goals will provide the guidance on not only what to do but also what not to do too.

There are so many ways to structure your goals such as using the S.M.A.R.T. Goal Structure or even through the use of a Personal Mission and Vision Statement. Which ever structure you choose, it has to be a fit with who you are as a person and your belief system so that you will have follow through to create success for not only yourself but for also those around you.

Goals gives you something to focus your attention on, so that your efforts are aligned to your intentions then you do not become distracted.

Goals are best determined by use of your core values.

Good Luck!
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Excellent question.

The first step is to self-reflect what is important to you. Once you have identified what is important to you share it with someone else (eg;team member, family member) to make this a REAL condition that you want to attain. You may reframe this by asking yourself what do you really value - what is valuable to you, what do you desire and then list no more than 5 items.

Take these 5 items and narrow down to your top 2 or 3 values and write them down to ensure
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Persevere and not quitting - this is what I have to comment on this:

To me Perseverance is about pursuing a higher goal and developing an ability to deal with setbacks and failure on the way;

Persevering is when I use a combination of a healthy mindset and healthy business habits at the same time;

Establish a goal that is different than one you have achieved - this helps to keep your work habits and mind focused on one focal point therefore you do not become distracted and lost;

Healthy mindset sometimes means thinking what no one else is thinking – the kind of thoughts that seem odd to other people or are obviously contrarian. It's better to think and do things differently than to always mimic the mediocre;

Surround yourself with better and more ambitious people. You’re the average of the people you spend most time with. Your circle of business associates who are more ambitious and at the level where you want to be will provide you the motivation to stick to it and never quit;

Foster positivity every day.

Keeping the benefits of having SFI in part of my life is what I keep first in my mind.

All of these have helped me to stick with SFI - the rewards have been outstanding.


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Persevere and not quitting - this is what I have to comment on this:

To me Perseverance is about pursuing a higher goal and developing an ability to deal with setbacks and failure on the way;

Persevering is when I use a combination of a healthy mindset and healthy business habits at the same time;

Establish a goal that is different than one you have achieved - this helps to keep your work habits and mind focused on one focal point therefore you do not become distracted
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Quantity - is focused on output or numbers...

Quality - is focused on the "why" or emotional drive that causes the behaviour in people.

Quality is the key for any sign-up we have as this is sustainable. Focus on the whole person and not just their pocket book. Focus on their needs as a whole - which then meets the needs of their family, friends and other roles that he or she may have. Quality is what we personally want when we purchase services or products so this is as equally or even more important that we do provide the same to our sign ups.

Quality creates relationships which is what SFI is all about.
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Quantity - is focused on output or numbers...

Quality - is focused on the "why" or emotional drive that causes the behaviour in people.

Quality is the key for any sign-up we have as this is sustainable. Focus on the whole person and not just their pocket book. Focus on their needs as a whole - which then meets the needs of their family, friends and other roles that he or she may have. Quality is what we personally want when we purchase services or products so this
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