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

Great question and really relevant to everyone one of us as affiliates. Transparency is a key element for anyone to consider when being a mentor, leader, and or sponsor. Being open and honest about what has worked, what did not work in the past and what investments - monetary and non-monetary, you have personally done will move people to take a risk in their own SFI business. Transparency will have your business practices become tangible for others and not seem so difficult. Transparency also requires one to be aligned with what they say and do. Motivation is driven by passion so transparent business practices displayed by the up-line (all members) is a great way to build passion and motivation in members of the downline...in-fact every member serves another so motivations is a byproduct of the connections made by every member.
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Great question and really relevant to everyone one of us as affiliates. Transparency is a key element for anyone to consider when being a mentor, leader, and or sponsor. Being open and honest about what has worked, what did not work in the past and what investments - monetary and non-monetary, you have personally done will move people to take a risk in their own SFI business. Transparency will have your business practices become tangible for others and not seem so difficult. Transparency also requires
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

W3 program works well as your vehicle, if own one, advertises for you without being present. Parking lots get a lot of foot traffic thus your W3 decal advertises for you. Business cards or SFI flyers left in lockers at a gym is a great way to see out possible associates or even leaving cards on tables in waiting rooms at employment centers works as well.

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

As SFI members we all lead by example...communication is an essential component of leadership. It is important to connect with those working with you as often you can. Remember connecting with people is not based on quantity but quality. Communicate with interest, integrity and authenticity - let your messages express care for their success; provide an idea or reminder what SFI can do for them personally. Appeal to what is meaningful to each member of your down line. as in anything in life - inactivity is a state where the mind is evoked to do but the heart has yet to be motivated...so use your communication with members to help their minds and hearts to be aligned...this is where meaningfulness becomes strong.
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As SFI members we all lead by example...communication is an essential component of leadership. It is important to connect with those working with you as often you can. Remember connecting with people is not based on quantity but quality. Communicate with interest, integrity and authenticity - let your messages express care for their success; provide an idea or reminder what SFI can do for them personally. Appeal to what is meaningful to each member of your down line. as in anything in life - inactivity
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

In a time when people are receiving answers to their problems or desires in the moment - immediate gratification, it is hard to manage self when the answer is not forth coming right away. People are being fed daily the promise to get rich now, meaning today, thus forgetting that every venture we under take needs a little time and effort. This delayed gratification can cause many people to become uncomfortable and turn way from pursuing their own answer to their own dream. SFI is not a get rich quick scheme thus presents discomfort to people so the need is to help break down the level of effort needed for this business into very small pieces so there is no room for self doubt or discomfort. A simple reminder is to keep your efforts on the small daily tasks and the bigger tasks will take care of themselves. As an analogy - a forest begins with several acorns on the ground.
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In a time when people are receiving answers to their problems or desires in the moment - immediate gratification, it is hard to manage self when the answer is not forth coming right away. People are being fed daily the promise to get rich now, meaning today, thus forgetting that every venture we under take needs a little time and effort. This delayed gratification can cause many people to become uncomfortable and turn way from pursuing their own answer to their own dream. SFI is not a get rich quick
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

This is a great question - simply put as the nature of being human we wish to have instant gratification and when it comes to financial success - I see many who wish to have a "get-rich-quick" approach. There are many days when I meet people on public transit who discuss the "lucky" person who won the lottery and is an instant millionaire, so people are simply looking for an alternate approach to their riches and think SFI is the way to do it quickly. SFI is a sound business model and as stated it is simple to do but does require an investment of time which for some people is not easy to do as instant gratification is always looming. SFI has and does continue to help people to help themselves to create a legacy of income which is sustainable - all that is needed is an investment of time.
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This is a great question - simply put as the nature of being human we wish to have instant gratification and when it comes to financial success - I see many who wish to have a "get-rich-quick" approach. There are many days when I meet people on public transit who discuss the "lucky" person who won the lottery and is an instant millionaire, so people are simply looking for an alternate approach to their riches and think SFI is the way to do it quickly. SFI is a sound business
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

This question can generate so many answers as SFI is a business serving people. So I would encourage you to review the following in your business practice so as to successfully get the response that is so desired through your downline:

1. What is made publicly known about your business practice/habits to your down line so that they can duplicate how you check on your business daily - document it via the Team mailer so it is shared,
2. What tips have you found helpful from conversations through A2A - share them,
3. Down line team members are part of the business so attempt to engage in communication about what their goals are and how SFI is a means to an end for those goals,
4. Share your peaks and valleys about your business experience so everyone can see from your experience that success is an incremental journey.
5. Share your story on your blog posting on the Leadership Page so members in your down line can go there to review strategies and/or receive motivational goodies.
6. I believe this to be the most important - acknowledge team member's efforts as their time is as precious as anyone else's.


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This question can generate so many answers as SFI is a business serving people. So I would encourage you to review the following in your business practice so as to successfully get the response that is so desired through your downline:

1. What is made publicly known about your business practice/habits to your down line so that they can duplicate how you check on your business daily - document it via the Team mailer so it is shared,
2. What tips have you found helpful from conversations
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