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

By far, the most successful means of recruiting that I have done for SFI has been through a national Employment Guide buy. We get a targeted readership of people who are seeking income opportunities, jobs or business opportunities. I run a small classified line ad and get great responses of quality PSA's. I think the fact that the reader has to actually go online to learn more about the program makes the lead better than if they simply click on a link from a website online. Here's a link to the product to see the cities that you get with this program: http://www.tripleclicks.com/detail.php?item=149192
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By far, the most successful means of recruiting that I have done for SFI has been through a national Employment Guide buy. We get a targeted readership of people who are seeking income opportunities, jobs or business opportunities. I run a small classified line ad and get great responses of quality PSA's. I think the fact that the reader has to actually go online to learn more about the program makes the lead better than if they simply click on a link from a website online. Here's a link to the
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

This depends on what you are marketing. If you are soliciting ECA's on for Triple Clicks, talking to family and friends is a great way to generate sign ups. Everyone knows home party distributors that could afford to sell additional products. This is an under-tapped market for Triple Clicks!

For recruiting, I personally feel that online recruiting on job and opportunity boards is an excellent way to reach the masses. Paid job boards produce the best results by far. Depending on your budget, you may want to coop with others in the venture. I have run some highly successful online campaigns that generates hundreds of leads.

If you're on a super tight budget don't forget free advertising sights on the web. Also, setting up a simple auto responder on your email account or adding a line to your signature promoting SFI is totally free and spreads the message without having to work at it!
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This depends on what you are marketing. If you are soliciting ECA's on for Triple Clicks, talking to family and friends is a great way to generate sign ups. Everyone knows home party distributors that could afford to sell additional products. This is an under-tapped market for Triple Clicks!

For recruiting, I personally feel that online recruiting on job and opportunity boards is an excellent way to reach the masses. Paid job boards produce the best results by far. Depending on your
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

A simple "Google" for free classified advertising will provide you with a TON of options, but the key to the question was the word "good". Now that's another story....

I am an advertising specialist for print classifieds by trade. Online classifieds are similar to print classifieds in that you generally get what you pay for.

Free ads are a bargain when considering the price alone, but when you figure in the time and effort and often lack of results, many free classified sites aren't a bargain at all.

I would advise someone looking for free classified sites to stick with only well known and highly trafficked sites like Craig's List or Backpage.com. Try to avoid the 95% that are full of junk ads and receive little traffic as they are not worth your time.
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A simple "Google" for free classified advertising will provide you with a TON of options, but the key to the question was the word "good". Now that's another story....

I am an advertising specialist for print classifieds by trade. Online classifieds are similar to print classifieds in that you generally get what you pay for.

Free ads are a bargain when considering the price alone, but when you figure in the time and effort and often lack of results, many
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

For 20 years, I have been an advertising media buyer specializing in print so I have a lot of experience in this area. Here are my pointers for ads that pull well.

1. Don't try to sell anything in your ad! Write copy that will increase curiosity and interest that will inspire them to learn more. Then let your landing page seal the deal!

2. Use action words that tell the reader what to do. "Earn Cash!", Save Money!" or "Get Financial Freedom" is a much better headline than "Would you like to save money..." Tell the reader what they should do!

3. Include your contact information with a call to action. It is proven that ads that simply list a URL or a phone number receive less leads than one that says something like "For Free Information, CALL TODAY!!"

Small affordable classified ads in newspapers and shoppers can be very effective IF they are written well. Use these guidelines to help you get started!

Also, if you are interested in reading more, I have a complete article that I refer clients to that help them improve their copywriting skills, you can view it at http://www.advertisingresults.com/page/advertising-advice

Good luck!
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For 20 years, I have been an advertising media buyer specializing in print so I have a lot of experience in this area. Here are my pointers for ads that pull well.

1. Don't try to sell anything in your ad! Write copy that will increase curiosity and interest that will inspire them to learn more. Then let your landing page seal the deal!

2. Use action words that tell the reader what to do. "Earn Cash!", Save Money!" or "Get Financial Freedom" is a
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I have learned that if you personally reach out to them with solutions and suggestions that are unique to there needs, they know you are truly trying to mentor them to reach their goals. These emails start a dialogue that build a great relationship. Avoid canned emails. Use the group mailers to get general info out to your team.

Some people will not respond. Don't worry about that. Reach out to them. If they don't respond, move on. Keep recruiting and bringing in fresh leads and spend your time with your ambitious teammates.
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I have learned that if you personally reach out to them with solutions and suggestions that are unique to there needs, they know you are truly trying to mentor them to reach their goals. These emails start a dialogue that build a great relationship. Avoid canned emails. Use the group mailers to get general info out to your team.

Some people will not respond. Don't worry about that. Reach out to them. If they don't respond, move on. Keep recruiting and bringing in fresh leads and spend
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

For me, it was very simple. I run print ads for leads and I have found that when I changed my copy to state that I'm looking for "people serious about changing their life to mentor" I started getting a LOT better leads!

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

I worked as a sales manager for many years and love to offer contests as a form of encouragement. Currently, I run more than one contest for my team. I reward them with personal PSA reassignments for reaching and maintaining EA status. I give them even more reassignments for reaching TL status. I also have a contest that I offer to anyone PSA or CSA's that generate new sales on Triple Clicks.

The problem that I have found is that most of my PSA's do not sign up for the contests. I find that I really have to go out of my way to email the team and promote the contests and tell them where to sign up. Even then, most do not reply! I find that contests just aren't on the radar of most of my team.

To make the contests do their job in encouraging team members and rewarding their efforts, I watch their progress and go ahead and reward them with reassignments anyway! My PSA's appreciate their new downline members and I get credit for the reassignments in the form of VP. It is a win-win for all of us. The reassigned PSA's are still in my downline so I still benefit from their progress in SFI.

I believe that contests are underutilized in SFI. No one in my upline offers any that I can find on their leadership pages. I think contests can offer encouragement to team members and can break the monotony in any business. I encourage you to start and promote a contest for your team.
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I worked as a sales manager for many years and love to offer contests as a form of encouragement. Currently, I run more than one contest for my team. I reward them with personal PSA reassignments for reaching and maintaining EA status. I give them even more reassignments for reaching TL status. I also have a contest that I offer to anyone PSA or CSA's that generate new sales on Triple Clicks.

The problem that I have found is that most of my PSA's do not sign up for the contests. I
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

The only way that you can reach them directly is through team emails. I set up contests that include them. Contests that encourage them to not only achieve and maintain EA status, but also recruit others to do the same. Everyone likes to win PSA assignments and they have nothing to lose by entering your contests. You earn VP for reassignments, they are encouraged to work harder for the team. It's a win-win!

When you send out your team emails be sure to "sell" your contest and encourage them to sign up. If you provide quality leadership and contests for them, they may just reach out to you via email. They have your information to do so.
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The only way that you can reach them directly is through team emails. I set up contests that include them. Contests that encourage them to not only achieve and maintain EA status, but also recruit others to do the same. Everyone likes to win PSA assignments and they have nothing to lose by entering your contests. You earn VP for reassignments, they are encouraged to work harder for the team. It's a win-win!

When you send out your team emails be sure to "sell" your contest
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Badges serve as a sort of resume in SFI. They are important because they also give new affiliates encouragement and something to strive for as they build their business and work their way up through the company. Badges provide recognition where recognition is due. Everyone needs a pat on the back on occasion!

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

Yes and no. I watch my genealogy reports and movers page to see who's really putting the effort forth. I always give extra support to anyone who asks for it, but without request, I award PSA reassignments to my PSA's who are really putting forth the effort and I want to reward them for their efforts.

All PSA's deserve support, but always try to go above and beyond for those who are working hard at it!