Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7797

I wouldn't say that it's good way to attract new PSAs or PRMs.

It's in my opinion more like "old" method of getting new affiliates,from the time before the expansion of internet.In those times companies would have kind of "telemarketing" center,and from there someone would call you (not only you,but the whole telephone directory) and ask you things like "Do you need a job?Do you know someone that needs a job?".And then,if you say yes,appointment (time and date) would be arranged.

Instead of that,"old way",I would advise you to rather use more modern methods.
I mean,hey,let's move on,it's internet era,right?


Go first to the Marketing center:
https://www.sfimg.com/Resources/MarketingCenter

There you can see marketing aids and marketing methods.
Under marketing methods there are few filters.If you're looking for,say,PSAs only,then choose SFI under "program",referrals under "goals" and any under "difficulty" and "cost".

Then start studying them all - or the ones,that seems most acceptable for you.
And after a while,when you choose one or couple of them and improve them through practice,you'll notice that you need "cold calling" no more.
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I wouldn't say that it's good way to attract new PSAs or PRMs.

It's in my opinion more like "old" method of getting new affiliates,from the time before the expansion of internet.In those times companies would have kind of "telemarketing" center,and from there someone would call you (not only you,but the whole telephone directory) and ask you things like "Do you need a job?Do you know someone that needs a job?".And then,if you say yes,appointment (time and
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Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7797

This question is like a sword with two edges.
Can turn out fine for you,but also can turn out to be bad decision.

What do I mean by that?

I can agree on that when the new affiliate comes to SFI that can be not-so-well informed about the whole thing,how it goes,how it works...and stuff like that.It can be pretty overwhelming to them to "take" the who thing all at once.In situation like that they may need some kind of push to do some things,even they don't completely understand why.
So,offering them something as motivation (would that be a DVD or something else),in the light of previously said,can do the thing.They may listen to you,in order to get present from you.

On the other hand,your affiliates will do it,without knowing why exactly are they doing it and what is the importance of standing order to them and the whole business.


So,as a "first aid" I agree to put some kind of reward for certain actions (I mean,if you can afford it).Putting a standard order is certainly one of them.

Maybe even better "trick" would be not to tell them about the present,but after they do something valuable (e.g. standing order),then to give them a gift!Imagine how would they feel then?Full of pleasant surprise,right?


But what I see as a solution on the long run is to put some more efforts to explain them HOW exactly SFI works.They need to understand Compensation Chart totally.Show them how to earn,teach them all the trick and tips,help them develop their business.

When they truly understand mechanism of making profits in SFI - they will need presents no more.
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This question is like a sword with two edges.
Can turn out fine for you,but also can turn out to be bad decision.

What do I mean by that?

I can agree on that when the new affiliate comes to SFI that can be not-so-well informed about the whole thing,how it goes,how it works...and stuff like that.It can be pretty overwhelming to them to "take" the who thing all at once.In situation like that they may need some kind of push to do some things,even they don't completely
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Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7797

There's saying here "No one is born smart".In other words,we all learn through our lives and there always will be something that we don't know and that we need to ask someone else who knows.

Speaking about SFI,I noticed there are still some "mysteries" unanswered to some members,especially if someone is beginner and has no prior experience in this kind of online business.


So,when you have a question related to SFI (and/or Tripleclicks,as unbreakable part of SFI),you can find answer(s):
1. within SFI (Support,your sponsor/upline,a2a friends,Forum,Ask SC...)
2. Outside of SFI (team forums,webinars,Facebook groups,blogs,videos...)


I would suggest you this algorithm (considering places within SFI web-site):

1. First where to start looking for your answer is - knowledge base of SFI:
https://www.sfimg.com/Support/
It's like FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).There are sections about each major part of SFI and Tripleclicks and there you can find questions (and answers) that are commonly asked by members.It's always there,online,you just need to log in and search for it.You'll notice there's search field in the top right corner of Affiliate's center.Type your question,or better key term(s) there.Statistics show that about 80% (if not more) of ALL the answers lies there.

2. If your question is among rest 20%,then next point for a help would be an experienced person in this job,that already learned all the "tricks and tips" about SFI...and that is your sponsor,ofcourse.Contact him or her (via team mail,e-mail,Facebook profile,Skype...) and I'm sure your sponsor would be glad to discuss and give you solution about what you have asked.Or at least he/she can refer you to other sources of help:useful videos,texts/links,webinars,Facebook support groups,etc.

3. In the case if your direct sponsor is not so experienced or active lately,then you can contact someone from upline,here:
https://www.sfimg.com/MyAccount/upline
Note here:start with contacting the first person from the list who has "TL" near his/her names and who's language you understand.It means that person is a Team Leader (ranks are:BTL,STL,GTL,PTL and DTL).If he/she doesn't answer,then contact next (upper) TL on the list.Always follow that order.
Co-sponsor or "a2a" friends can be of great help too.

4. You can expand your search by checking SFI's Forum (https://www.sfimg.com/forum/) or "Ask SC" tab (https://www.sfimg.com/Home?tab=ask_sc).The fact is - you are not the first,nor the last one to have some problems/issues/questions here.Probably,actually more likely,someone else already faced the situation you are in now and asked for a help or advice.Check it,there are also search fields for quick-finding solutions.

5. If you like to present problem on your own way (differently from others),you can do it in the Forum.Many affiliates "hang out" there and are ready to assist you.Take a note,especially from those many-times-thanked persons,called Forum Gurus (you'll notice "Forum guru" badge,near their names).


Outside of SFI,there are also different great place that you can ask/search for answers.I'll just briefly list them:

1. Facebook support groups (very,very popular source,since nowadays almost everybody have Facebook profile;and also spent a lot of time there)
2. webinars (online seminars,organized by top team leaders,usually from your upline)
3. team forums (created by someone also from your upline,as a support to the downline)
4. blogs,online videos,texts...


Finally,to answer your question.

"Best place" depends on how fast and how "lengthily" you need the answer?
If you're not hurrying,look for detailed/well explained answer,top selections would be to contact Support or your sponsor/upline/co-sponsor.Or check Forum/Ask SC.However,if you need quick/instant answer (questions with answers "yes"/"no","right"/"wrong",etc.),you should use Forum,Facebook support groups or some online instant messenger.


I would say best place(s) to find answers is within SFI.
My advice is to stick to it.
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There's saying here "No one is born smart".In other words,we all learn through our lives and there always will be something that we don't know and that we need to ask someone else who knows.

Speaking about SFI,I noticed there are still some "mysteries" unanswered to some members,especially if someone is beginner and has no prior experience in this kind of online business.


So,when you have a question related to SFI (and/or Tripleclicks,as unbreakable
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Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7797

That's a nice idea.

Before the meeting choose place and time that all affiliates (or most of them) find suitable.The atmosphere should be relaxed and friendly.Take care that place where you chose to be meeting have enough place/seats for all,that music (if there's any) isn't too loud (so that you have to shout to each other) and that chosen place is not overcrowded (so that each time someone is interrupting you).


At the beginning of the meeting,if you are the initiator,check if everyone's there.Introduce yourself and let the rest introduce themselves.If you find it more comfortable,you can read (to all) from the list who is present (so that others can see who is who).Say what you thought that you can do/talk/discuss of,and let others add if they have their own ideas.

Some of the ideas that you could do:
- discuss different topics:daily actions/problems,advertising,marketing,sponsoring,Tripleclicks (products,games,auctions,W3),news from SFI,banking (credit cards,fees...),etc.
- different experiences (with S-builder,auctions,sponsoring...),successful or unsuccessful
- plans/ideas/suggestions for improvement of all

If others find uncomfortable to start,then you start discussion.You can get many ideas from SFI Forum here.
Say "I have problems with..." or "I have discovered great way for.." or "I solved that problem like this...".Once you start it,things will go their way,so don't worry.But be aware that discussion may take many twist and turns.


Note that someone has to act like a "moderator".Which means to keep some kind of "order" among you.Otherwise,at some point you may find it like all are talking at the same time,with a higher tone (like all chickens are clucking at the same time).Try to avoid that.That doesn't mean that everyone has to "ask for a word",but try to put discussion in some "normal" way.

Also,pay attention if someone is trying to say something,but others don't let him/her do it (or he/she is too shy to interrupt while others are speak,and never catch his/her turn).Or to others,who have to say ALWAYS their opinion before anyone else do it.You have to put those things in balance.


Have some "time limit".That means that meeting/gathering should last hour or two,maximum 3 hours.In the end thank everyone who took part in it and express hope that you will all meet again (and eventually that it will be "traditional").Some of the present persons may have need to exchange contacts (phone numbers,FB names,etc.).


In the very end - if you're meeting in a café or some similar place - don't forget to pay the bill! :)
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That's a nice idea.

Before the meeting choose place and time that all affiliates (or most of them) find suitable.The atmosphere should be relaxed and friendly.Take care that place where you chose to be meeting have enough place/seats for all,that music (if there's any) isn't too loud (so that you have to shout to each other) and that chosen place is not overcrowded (so that each time someone is interrupting you).


At the beginning of the meeting,if you are the initiator,check
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Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7797

Promotion is very important aspect for all who want success in any kind of business.So is here.

You can promote your SFI business in many ways.
Two major groups are online and offline.


ONLINE (which is more popular nowadays):

1. Advertising:common ways are through social media (Facebook,Twitter,Pinterest...),whether it's done on your profile or in the group(s) that you belong,then through your blog(s),newsletter(s),etc.Publish your successes (milestones) at SFI on your social profiles.Note:you can use free marketing aids and methods,that are listed here:
https://www.sfimg.com/Resources/MarketingCenter
The point here is to draw attention of target audience to you,to make them interest in you (and your offering).

2. Marketing:training(s),teaching your team members through so called "webinars" (online seminars),or circular e-mails,etc.Check these pages for it:
https://www.sfimg.com/Income/
https://www.sfimg.com/Reference/
https://www.sfimg.com/Training/
The point here is to present/explain more what is it about,which is this company and its products,how it's working.Also,to expand knowledge and skills of your downline and build stronger relationship (trust) among you.

3. Communication:it is VERY important.This is used as advertising tool,as well as marketing tool.Online communication is mostly done through instant messengers ("chat service"),then e-mail,exchanging of personal messages,etc.
The points here are multiple:combination of points under advertisement and marketing + clearing problems and things that are not understood completely,keeping motivation of affiliates high,giving short instructions,etc.

4. Starting Co-op:by doing it with your team members you are gathering money for collective promotion of your business in SFI - on a larger scale.Powerful tool when you get together much of investment of downline.Read more here:
https://www.sfimg.com/PowerTools/SBuilder


OFFLINE (less popular nowadays,but don't forget about it):

1. W3:with Wave3 (W3) you are getting car decal,and after you put it on the window of your car it does promotion for you:people are seeing its attractive message and get interested in it.

2. distributing of gift-cards:when you meet someone (or draw someone's intention) that is interested in SFI business,you can hand him/her gift-card (instead of traditional business card).More details can be found here:
https://www.sfimg.com/Resources/GiftCertificateManager

3. face-to-face recruiting:in everyday's occasions (in the shop,on the street,in the waiting-rooms...) you can talk with different persons (known or unknown) and you can tell them about your business.You can combine it with gift-cards.

4. Tripleclicks:order things from your web store and show them to others.I remember a story of a man who bought iPhone on Tripleclciks (for a pretty low price),when it came and his wife saw it - he immediately "got" her as a partner in SFI business.Even more,his wife told her 3 friends about it,and all of them became his PSAs!Learn a lesson from that example.

5. Miscellaneous:get your earnings and buy something for you.Doesn't matter if it's something new for the house or that you pay summer-vacation for your family.When people see it and when they ask you where did you get money for it then you can say to them "Let me tell you how I earned it..." :)
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Promotion is very important aspect for all who want success in any kind of business.So is here.

You can promote your SFI business in many ways.
Two major groups are online and offline.


ONLINE (which is more popular nowadays):

1. Advertising:common ways are through social media (Facebook,Twitter,Pinterest...),whether it's done on your profile or in the group(s) that you belong,then through your blog(s),newsletter(s),etc.Publish your successes (milestones)
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Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7797

Any business is business and all of us should accept this as a real BUSINESS and work daily on it.


Now,about what time you need for actions that will bring you profitable business here...

First to say it may depend on different factors:how good is your English (luckily,there's Google translate for those who are not so with English),at what position you are (are you beginner - just reading,clicking and learning,or you are a team leader - leading and teaching your team/downline),do you have any method of doing actions (or you just do it "as you wish"),"quality" of your downline (how fast they are learning),etc.


So,you need to take time for these fundamental actions:
1. Daily tasks at SFI
2. SFI advertising
3. SFI marketing/training/teaching
4. Communication with your team members
5. Improvement of yourself


This is how it may look like:

1. Daily tasks - around 1 hour.Some need more,some need less (depending on their English).Complete all your daily,weekly and monthly tasks.Try not to leave anything undone.

2. Advertising - you can do it all day,little by little.Most common ways to do it are at social media (Facebook,Twitter,Pinterest...) - including your social profile and groups that you belong to,then through your blog(s),newsletters,etc.Say,you need 30-60 minutes in the morning,30 minutes around noon,30 minutes afternoon and 30-60 minutes in the evening.

3. Marketing/teaching/training - pick a time once in 2-3-4 days (once a week or twice a week) for teaching your team how to do things in SFI.You need to tell them all the "secrets" of successful building of their careers.It is VITAL to explain them (and they to accept it) "the process of duplication".For training you will need 60-90 minutes (maybe more,maybe less,depends how fast your downline is learning).

4. Communication - I can not tell how IMPORTANT is this.It's almost as vital for your success as duplication.Do you want your affiliates to think that you "left them all alone"?Ofcourse not.That's why you MUST keep contact with them.When someone does something good - congratulate to him/her,when someone is not doing good - explain him/her where is he/she wrong.For this you may need 30 minutes to 2 hours (writing and answering team mails,e-mail,personal messages,being on chat,etc.).

5. Improve yourself - read,read,read.Every day you will hear/see/learn something new.


Like I said,all this may very vary,depending on many factors mentioned before.


At the end don't forget:you will also need time to REST!
Well,then there are games at Triplceclicks.Have fun a little and rest your brain ;)
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Any business is business and all of us should accept this as a real BUSINESS and work daily on it.


Now,about what time you need for actions that will bring you profitable business here...

First to say it may depend on different factors:how good is your English (luckily,there's Google translate for those who are not so with English),at what position you are (are you beginner - just reading,clicking and learning,or you are a team leader - leading and teaching your team/downline),do
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Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7797

Wave3 (W3) is,say,"personal referral network".It relies on advertising by your car.You put a car decal on the window of your car,with attractive message,and when people see it (while you drive around the town/city/country) it draws their attention.They might ask you what is it about and when you explain it to them they may become your PRM (or PSA).

Good side:you don't need to contact people,they contact you first (when they see it and if they're interested).Also,it is MUCH cheaper then S-builder.
Bad side:you use only 1 canal of advertising (your car).And if you don't drive,then nothing from advertisement.


S-builder ("S" is for "success") is different kind of helping tool.It relies on different methods of advertisement.There you got group of persons gather some money and invest it together in advertising (of their group).Eventually,they all share success of it.

Good side:when you gather more money (from,say,50-100 persons) then you have greater chances for advertisement.More money - more power!You can have advertising (as a group) that one alone person could not afford.Usually it brings more success.Also,as I said,it relies on different channels of advertisement (not only one,as in case of W3).
Bad side:it is not "immediately".For results of S-builder you need to wait 4-6 weeks.


All in all,I would suggest you S-builder.
It might be slower,but its "strength" (many $$$) overpowers its slowness.
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Wave3 (W3) is,say,"personal referral network".It relies on advertising by your car.You put a car decal on the window of your car,with attractive message,and when people see it (while you drive around the town/city/country) it draws their attention.They might ask you what is it about and when you explain it to them they may become your PRM (or PSA).

Good side:you don't need to contact people,they contact you first (when they see it and if they're interested).Also,it is MUCH cheaper
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Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7797

Sometimes we are happy how our downline is advancing,sometimes were are not so happy and think it can be done better.


When you're not satisfied with how's you team members doing,these are the steps you can take:
1. finding "problematical" member(s) - notice who is doing right,and who isn't
2. notice the nature of the problem - is the problem in not finishing all the daily tasks in SFI,or is it in not following the tips/suggestions you gave them,or is it in frequent absents (=not logging in) of your members,or some other issues
3. think of possible solution - after you put "diagnosis" you will need "therapy" for your affiliates


After that your diplomatic skills come in power:

1. Beginning - say something like "Hello,how are you doing today?" or something like that for a start

2. Inform them that you have noticed that something is not right - you can say "I have noticed that you are doing fine,but some things are not going as planned"...or "I want to draw your attention that this [name the issue] can be done in different way/different approach"...or "I want to point out that you have problem(s) with this [name of the issue]"...or something else,just to let them know that you KNOW that something's wrong

3. Giving them solution/idea - you can say "I would advise you" or "I would suggest you" or "I would solve that problem in this way...[tell the solution]" or "I think it can be solved in another,more effective way"

4. Final words - at the end you can say "Let me know if that helped you" or "Inform me of the results of the idea/suggestion I gave you" or "I'm sure you'll have more success that way" or "If you still don't understand what/how to do,just ask me,and I'll explain you better".


All in all,try to "choose words" when talking to your team members,so they don't get idea that you are "reprehend" them or that you want to act like a boss to them.
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Sometimes we are happy how our downline is advancing,sometimes were are not so happy and think it can be done better.


When you're not satisfied with how's you team members doing,these are the steps you can take:
1. finding "problematical" member(s) - notice who is doing right,and who isn't
2. notice the nature of the problem - is the problem in not finishing all the daily tasks in SFI,or is it in not following the tips/suggestions you gave them,or is it in frequent
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Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7797

The forum is (or should be) the place where people express or exchange their points of view on certain matters (questions,problems,events,etc.).It's generally debating among different persons,but with respect of the rules of the forum and other opinions.


Now,everyone should visit forum daily.
Or at least as much as possible.


The reasons are different:

1. on the first place and foremost - lots of (but really lots of) useful informations.There you will find almost everything you may think of.Search it,read it,use it.

2. when in doubt or have some kind of simple question ("this or that",not sure which to choose,in doubt if something is useful,etc.) - go to forum and ask.Usually it provides quicker answer then to wait for an answer from Support (who has "millions" questions to answer,by the way).

3. to continue with it - why to ask something Support when it's maybe (actually,most probably) already asked (and answered too) in the forum?You just need to search for it.

4. there you can also find some of the most brilliant posts ever made.Those are the jewels in the forum.Usually they come from a high-level leaders (silver/gold/platinum),because there are already experienced in all type of problems.

5. as I said,you can see what others are thinking about something.Maybe while reading other opinions you can get better picture/change your view on certain things.

6. while reading it,you stay in touch with the latest announcements,changes,events...and so on.


All in all,Forum is very helpful tool.
With informations it has,it's quite valuable.Providing you fast feedback/answer on matters you are interested of.And it's free.It "costs" you only the time spent in reading.But don't forget:visiting it and reading is investing in your knowledge and yourself.No reason to refuse such help,right.
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The forum is (or should be) the place where people express or exchange their points of view on certain matters (questions,problems,events,etc.).It's generally debating among different persons,but with respect of the rules of the forum and other opinions.


Now,everyone should visit forum daily.
Or at least as much as possible.


The reasons are different:

1. on the first place and foremost - lots of (but really lots of) useful informations.There you will
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Affiliate since: 08/13/2014, Power Rank: 7797

First,I hope you saw and you read the top answers for a question similar to the one you are asking,here:
https://www.sfimg.com/Home?tab=ask_sc_question&id=10006058
(Why it is difficult to convince your PSAs and CSAs to work the business despite all its advantages?)

If not,take look,you may find interesting answers there.


Now,about your question and my personal opinion about it...well,it might be because:
1. affiliates are being asked/requested to sign up (without their own will)
2. they understand nothing (and there's no one to explain them)
3. they are not willing to learn anything
4. the expectations affiliates have are not real
5. the affiliates are not real


To explain them in short.

1. some of the people are not interested in this kind of business,but despite it they don't want to confront (or disappoint) person that invited them to join SFI.They do the sign up,but...that's it.Nothing else.Without their own will and/or motivation nothing comes from them and they remain inactive just after signing up.

2. it happens when there's language barrier.There's Google to translate in most of the languages of the world,however,sometimes even Google can't help (recently I saw a quest for help,for explanation in urdu language).In this group are also those who have inactive or careless sponsors (shame on the sponsors).

3. special kind of above mentioned are the ones that are not even willing to learn something,besides help offered.Those are lazy or just narrow-minded persons...

4. the unreal expectations some may have about SFI is very diverse sort of reasons.It might be:overnight-quick scheme to get rich fast (like,I will be rich next morning for doing nothing),curiosity so see what is it about (just to see/check it and nothing else),previous (negative) experience with similar business ("they are all the same,screw that"),etc.

5. sometimes it happens that some other affiliate tries to tricks SFI (and other affiliates as well) by creating non-existing (bogus) profile(s).I don't know why are they doing it (when it brings no good to anyone on the long run;maybe just a little "help" on the short run),but I know that they are.And then you wonder why that profile is doing nothing,after all you have said to "him"/"her"...


All in all,man,don't worry too much about it.You just have to face it that not all the people are interested in this job.And if they are,some of them are low-interested (and even prepared to stop working/become inactive),and others are highly-motivated and those are the ones that you should focus on!You know,work with workers,they say...
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First,I hope you saw and you read the top answers for a question similar to the one you are asking,here:
https://www.sfimg.com/Home?tab=ask_sc_question&id=10006058
(Why it is difficult to convince your PSAs and CSAs to work the business despite all its advantages?)

If not,take look,you may find interesting answers there.


Now,about your question and my personal opinion about it...well,it might be because:
1. affiliates are being asked/requested to sign
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