What is the most effective promotion/incentive you have offered your downline to become (or requalify as) an EA?
Stephen Herman, Aff (Nevada, US)
9/15/2013 2:34 pm
Affiliate since: 07/25/2013, Power Rank: 2447
I give my new PSAs an inactive PSA so they can get 30 VPs every week by doing their PSA Mailer. That's a total of 120 to 150 VPs every month! The new PSA must of course be active for a few days and appear to be committed to their SFI business.
By giving them this PSAs, it shows that I care about their success and gain their trust.
What do you do with affiliates who never do anything--despite your constant encouragement and offers of support?
Stephen Herman, Aff (Nevada, US)
11/10/2013 8:23 pm
Affiliate since: 07/25/2013, Power Rank: 2447
1. Don't give up on them and continue to support them.
2. Include them in your weekly mailer
3. End your weekly mailer with "I'm here to help you and answer any questions you might have".
4. Make sure all your messages to them are uplifting and sound
I've had PSAs come back and become EAs after weeks of not signing in so like I said, don't give up on them.
What would you consider to be too much and unnecessary communication with your team?
Stephen Herman, Aff (Nevada, US)
11/11/2013 10:22 am
Affiliate since: 07/25/2013, Power Rank: 2447
There are 4 reasons why I communicate with my team.
1. Weekly Mailer
2. Recognition
3. Comments/Help based on their VP Ledger
4. If they contact me first
Any other type of communication would be too much and could be considered a bother by your affiliates. Too much communication could harm your relationship with your affiliates. Thus, keep your communication to a helpful and informative manner.
How can you offer financial support to a hard-working PSA/CSA who is truly financially challenged?
Stephen Herman, Aff (Nevada, US)
9/20/2013 4:24 pm
Affiliate since: 07/25/2013, Power Rank: 2447
I currently have this problem. What I have decided to do is make a Co-Op with her and I in it. This way we both benefit.
If you give them a gift certificate you will have to do this every month. In my case it would be $20 every month which is money I don't have at the moment.
Also encourage them to do T-Time and Grand Drawing every day.
When starting out in SFI, is it better to invest in advertising or in an EA-qualifying purchase?
Stephen Herman, Aff (Nevada, US)
2/24/2015 12:17 am
Affiliate since: 07/25/2013, Power Rank: 2447
Definitely invest in advertising and here's why.
Would you rather:
1) Spend $19.50 to $36.25 every month and have a nice EA badge?
or
2) Spend $19.50 to $36.25 on advertising and have PSAs from which you can get commissions?
Many people do not realize that you do not have to be an EA to get commissions. It doesn't matter what level you are, if one of your PSAs buys a TripleClick item, you will get a commission.
This is why it is better to advertise.
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Definitely invest in advertising and here's why.
Would you rather:
1) Spend $19.50 to $36.25 every month and have a nice EA badge?
or
2) Spend $19.50 to $36.25 on advertising and have PSAs from which you can get commissions?
Many people do not realize that you do not have to be an EA to get commissions. It doesn't matter what level you are, if one of your PSAs buys a TripleClick item, you will get a commission.
This is why it is
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How does one support all your downline affiliates if you have barely enough to support your own self?
Stephen Herman, Aff (Nevada, US)
9/20/2013 4:30 pm
Affiliate since: 07/25/2013, Power Rank: 2447
Create a Co-Op with you buying the Co-Op. Then sign up the PSAs in your downline that need the help. This way everyone, including you, can benefit.
I'm sure everyone will enjoy and be grateful to you for doing this. It will also instill a feeling of great leadership and trust to you.
I hope this suggestion has been helpful and best of luck!
How do you explain to prospects what SFI is about in a simple way?
Stephen Herman, Aff (Nevada, US)
11/2/2013 2:33 pm
Affiliate since: 07/25/2013, Power Rank: 2447
I would tell them:
* Established for over 15 years
* Approved by the Better Business Bureau
* Six different ways to make money
* signup is free and there are no products to buy
* operates on a point system, the more points you make then more money you get
* operates worldwide
* free training and support
* Price Benders Penny Auction
* free website
* a forum to ask veteran members business questions
* a proven system that actually works
These are some of the things I would look for in a start up business.
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I would tell them:
* Established for over 15 years
* Approved by the Better Business Bureau
* Six different ways to make money
* signup is free and there are no products to buy
* operates on a point system, the more points you make then more money you get
* operates worldwide
* free training and support
* Price Benders Penny Auction
* free website
* a forum to ask veteran members business questions
* a proven system that actually works
These
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Where are the best places to post advertising flyers?
Stephen Herman, Aff (Nevada, US)
4/21/2014 12:38 pm
Affiliate since: 07/25/2013, Power Rank: 2447
Many answers have been given and many of them are illegal so be sure to check where you put your flyer before posting it.
I will give my 2 favorite places where I have had the best success.
1) Grocery store bulletin boards
2) Colleges
These 2 places are great because everyone needs food and young people are the future of SFI.
Grocery Store - Every grocery store I've been in has a free bulletin board. Hundreds will see your flyer everyday and you can check on your flyer every time you visit or post a new one if it is gone. It is a very easy and beneficial way to enhance your SFI business.
College - Young people are great with the Internet and have a lot of contacts via social media such as Facebook. They are the future of SFI so get them now before someone else does!
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Many answers have been given and many of them are illegal so be sure to check where you put your flyer before posting it.
I will give my 2 favorite places where I have had the best success.
1) Grocery store bulletin boards
2) Colleges
These 2 places are great because everyone needs food and young people are the future of SFI.
Grocery Store - Every grocery store I've been in has a free bulletin board. Hundreds will see your flyer everyday and you
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Is SFI good for students (18 or older)? Why or why not?
Stephen Herman, Aff (Nevada, US)
4/21/2014 12:21 pm
Affiliate since: 07/25/2013, Power Rank: 2447
Yes, SFI is great for an 18 year old! They could be your best PSA in the future and both of you will benefit from the opportunities SFI brings.
1. An 18 year old can learn about business, marketing, free advertisement, how to write advertisements, and so many other things that could help him in life. Most importantly, they learn how to start and run a business.
2. Young people are more experienced with the Internet and are more technologically savvy.
3. Young people have family, friends, and fellow classmates to sponsor for an SFI business. They have 100s of opportunities for getting PSAs from people that go to their college.
To me, the younger someone gets involved with SFI the better.
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Yes, SFI is great for an 18 year old! They could be your best PSA in the future and both of you will benefit from the opportunities SFI brings.
1. An 18 year old can learn about business, marketing, free advertisement, how to write advertisements, and so many other things that could help him in life. Most importantly, they learn how to start and run a business.
2. Young people are more experienced with the Internet and are more technologically savvy.
3. Young
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What is the best way to contact a prospective ECA?
Stephen Herman, Aff (Nevada, US)
4/21/2014 12:09 pm
Affiliate since: 07/25/2013, Power Rank: 2447
Person to Person -
It is best to visit them with an ECA brochure or flyer with your ECA gateway. Briefly explain that they can increase sales by placing their items for sale on a website. Also explain that the service is free so they have nothing to lose.
Internet -
For prospective ECAs that live out of your city, call them and ask them if they are interested in increasing their sales by using a free website. If they are then send them an e-mail explaining ECA and provide your ECA gateway so they can sign up.
It is against the law to spam people and businesses so be sure to call them first.
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Person to Person -
It is best to visit them with an ECA brochure or flyer with your ECA gateway. Briefly explain that they can increase sales by placing their items for sale on a website. Also explain that the service is free so they have nothing to lose.
Internet -
For prospective ECAs that live out of your city, call them and ask them if they are interested in increasing their sales by using a free website. If they are then send them an e-mail explaining
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9/15/2013 2:34 pm