Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

Once you gain some a2a friends, start conversations with them. Send an e-card, or email to make contact.

Start a conversation about yourself, or why you joined SFI, where you live - anything to start the talking.

When you have a difficulty, go to any - or many - of your a2a friends with your questions or difficulties, ask if they have suggestions to resolve the issue. Sometimes you will get information/resolution faster than submitting support tickets due to their overwhelming flow of tickets.

No criticism of Support is implied, they do an AWESOME job of answering the HUGE numbers of tickets they handle, but sometimes you need your answer more quickly.

A2a can help build your business because they were all also beginners at one time, so they can empathize with your situation. In time, you will be able to pay their help forward by helping a future a2a friend.

Make as many a2a friends as you are comfortable with...

Good luck, good fortune...
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Once you gain some a2a friends, start conversations with them. Send an e-card, or email to make contact.

Start a conversation about yourself, or why you joined SFI, where you live - anything to start the talking.

When you have a difficulty, go to any - or many - of your a2a friends with your questions or difficulties, ask if they have suggestions to resolve the issue. Sometimes you will get information/resolution faster than submitting support tickets due to their overwhelming
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

NO, I would not recommend cold calling!!

Here in the USA, you may be violating "do not call" lists from people who do not want unsolicited sales calls on any of their phones.

I believe it would also be mostly a waste of your time, as most people would probably hang up before you got very much information mentioned.

For cold marketing, you might be much more successful to place SFI and/or TripleClicks cards or flyers under windshield wiper blades in store parking lots. Or post flyers on notice billboards inside some of your local cards. When cold marketing in your local area, give consideration (and think of your safety) to including your phone number.

Check right here in AskSC for previous questions about how/where to cold market locally.

Best wishes to your success!!:))...
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NO, I would not recommend cold calling!!

Here in the USA, you may be violating "do not call" lists from people who do not want unsolicited sales calls on any of their phones.

I believe it would also be mostly a waste of your time, as most people would probably hang up before you got very much information mentioned.

For cold marketing, you might be much more successful to place SFI and/or TripleClicks cards or flyers under windshield wiper blades in store
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

The key word here, Emmanuel, is "allegedly"!:)

I have tried at least half a dozen online businesses in the last few years, to no avail. Why? Money.

First, you pay anywhere from $99US to $299US just to join! The next step is get the better training for another $xxx.

Now it's time to advertise. The best plan will cost $xxxx.US for a year, or $xxx.US for 6 months.

SFI, on the other hand, has the most exhaustive, up-front training a person could ask for!! AT NO CHARGE. Many advertising/marketing aids for skill levels from beginner to advanced, Many of them free.

Records keeping tools, No Charge. Genealogy of all your downlines, No Charge.

You are not Required to purchase anything to advance in rank, just recruit PSAs under you, train them to advance as you have done. It would be much more beneficial to have a Standing Order worth at least 1500 VPs (most people go for 125 TCredit pack for $36.25US - gives EA monthly, plus TCredits for auctions, games, purchases). This way you are free to concentrate on Sponsoring your PSA/CSAs, and striving toward BTL.

Most businesses do require lots of time AND money to succeed. With SFI, you can commit lots of time, and a little money, with an even better chance to succeed!!

Best wishes to your success:))...
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The key word here, Emmanuel, is "allegedly"!:)

I have tried at least half a dozen online businesses in the last few years, to no avail. Why? Money.

First, you pay anywhere from $99US to $299US just to join! The next step is get the better training for another $xxx.

Now it's time to advertise. The best plan will cost $xxxx.US for a year, or $xxx.US for 6 months.

SFI, on the other hand, has the most exhaustive, up-front training a person could
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

Very honestly, I would say 2-3 hours every day. In order to read all the Forum posts, reply to some, just "like" others, takes time. To rate 30 askSC answers takes a little time. Answering new questions now and then can take a fair amount of time.

Clearing red tabs is not too much time, maybe 15-20 minutes if you do not dawdle, but do read everything (tips, stream, etc.).

Then there is supporting your downlines, which will take varying amounts of time routinely.

And then, there is reading the trainings available to us all. Readers are leaders, as they say, and it is hard to answer newbie questions if you haven't learned that subject yet yourself:)

And let's not forget our great Eager Zebra games!!:))

Have I given you good ideas? It is not a speed contest; be patient and build yourself a good, strong foundation. After that, you can relax a little:))

Best wishes for your success!:))...
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Very honestly, I would say 2-3 hours every day. In order to read all the Forum posts, reply to some, just "like" others, takes time. To rate 30 askSC answers takes a little time. Answering new questions now and then can take a fair amount of time.

Clearing red tabs is not too much time, maybe 15-20 minutes if you do not dawdle, but do read everything (tips, stream, etc.).

Then there is supporting your downlines, which will take varying amounts of time routinely.

And
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

Part of the training at SFI encourages us all to post our goals. This is a very good way to keep track of your progress every month. As you reach some of your goals, reset them, aiming just a little higher. This will help keep you focused on the tasks that will help you attain your goals.

After you have been with SFI a couple months and gotten more familiar, go reset your goals in your profile. Now that you are aware of the potentials, what is involved in accomplishing them, do some serious thinking about where you would really like to be in 6 months, 2 years, ...5 years!

As you reach your longer - termed goals, you will become more satisfied with your progress, and will know you are well on your way to success.

When you are totally satisfied in your own mind that you have attained the goals you set for yourself, THEN you will know that you are successful with SFI and TripleClicks!!

Best wishes to you:))...
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Part of the training at SFI encourages us all to post our goals. This is a very good way to keep track of your progress every month. As you reach some of your goals, reset them, aiming just a little higher. This will help keep you focused on the tasks that will help you attain your goals.

After you have been with SFI a couple months and gotten more familiar, go reset your goals in your profile. Now that you are aware of the potentials, what is involved in accomplishing them, do some
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

I think overall, Knockout Trivia probably has a pretty good score in all 3. Well, a little low on VP, since only 1/entry. If you spend TCs in the game, can increase your VPs. Otherwise, the more questions you get right, the more TCs and MRP you will win, even if not the game. Big wins of TCs/MRPs for winners.

Best overall choice is auctions for TC packs. Each bid costs 1 TC, pays 5 (or10) MRPs/bid, and 1AVP/bid. This can account for up to 500 AVP/month toward your rank, and unlimited toward your totals.

All the games cost at least 1TC/entry, most of them involve VPs/MRPs in the rewards. It is not easy to decide which is best.

Ultimately, I would say the ones you most enjoy playing. All of them are enjoyable, some pay more of this or more of that, so a little hard to pick just one...

SO I PLAY THEM ALL!!:):D...

Good luck!!
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I think overall, Knockout Trivia probably has a pretty good score in all 3. Well, a little low on VP, since only 1/entry. If you spend TCs in the game, can increase your VPs. Otherwise, the more questions you get right, the more TCs and MRP you will win, even if not the game. Big wins of TCs/MRPs for winners.

Best overall choice is auctions for TC packs. Each bid costs 1 TC, pays 5 (or10) MRPs/bid, and 1AVP/bid. This can account for up to 500 AVP/month toward your rank, and unlimited
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

As often as you need to. They are there to guide you to your best with SFI, and to help

you find where to find the answers you need. Do not be offended if they help you

by directing you to good sources for your answer -- they might not know the answer

themselves, specifically, but could know where to go -- and the best way to learn is

by looking it up yourself, it will stick in your mind better. But if you are still

having trouble, by all means: Communicate with your Sponsor and Co-Sponsor as often as

is needed!

Best of luck to you...
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As often as you need to. They are there to guide you to your best with SFI, and to help

you find where to find the answers you need. Do not be offended if they help you

by directing you to good sources for your answer -- they might not know the answer

themselves, specifically, but could know where to go -- and the best way to learn is

by looking it up yourself, it will stick in your mind better. But if you are still

having trouble, by all
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

I believe it would be wisest to discuss the pros and cons with PSAs who may be trying to put the cart first. Mayhaps they don't realize that moving too soon could be a handicap.

When you talk to them, I would suggest explaining the advantages of becoming at least BTL when they are ready. It does have some good advantages.

I would also make very sure they fully understand what is involved with maintaining BTL versus EA2. It IS more difficult to do without a strong team, but it CAN be done!

Mostly, I think one should concentrate on learning as much as they can for the first month, and into the second. Then they can make a better informed decision whether to try for BTL or stay EA2 for a while longer, concentrate on recruiting PSAs.

Ultimately, it is up to the PSA. In their heart they will know if they can, if they want to, or if they should wait. All we can do is educate, and support their choice!:))...
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I believe it would be wisest to discuss the pros and cons with PSAs who may be trying to put the cart first. Mayhaps they don't realize that moving too soon could be a handicap.

When you talk to them, I would suggest explaining the advantages of becoming at least BTL when they are ready. It does have some good advantages.

I would also make very sure they fully understand what is involved with maintaining BTL versus EA2. It IS more difficult to do without a strong team, but
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

SFI costs nothing to join but your time.

To succeed here, it will take much reading to become well acquainted with the system. Then is time for action. You have a Sponsor and Co-Sponsor to help you learn and progress.

SFI has, literally, an entire LIBRARY of training, with every single word available for NO CHARGE!!

The Forum, a2a, and askSC are excellent sources of information, with the first 2 being live people if you don't care to read.

You are not Required to spend money to advance. It speeds up your progress to spend some money, but it is NOT required, as it is in most other affiliate programs if you plan to succeed.

SFI is THE BEST!!:))...
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SFI costs nothing to join but your time.

To succeed here, it will take much reading to become well acquainted with the system. Then is time for action. You have a Sponsor and Co-Sponsor to help you learn and progress.

SFI has, literally, an entire LIBRARY of training, with every single word available for NO CHARGE!!

The Forum, a2a, and askSC are excellent sources of information, with the first 2 being live people if you don't care to read.

You are
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

Don't be too long-winded with your answers. Stay on the point of the question. Keep your words, ideas, presentation interesting. A little humor sometimes helps!:)

Do your best to give a full, sensible answer. Someone is reaching out, asking for help. Answer them with the same quality with which you would like to be answered. Have respect for their intelligence, be honest.

After that, it is purely up to how well the other affiliates receive your answers!! (Which is really NOT the primary purpose of answering - SFI is creating a vast knowledge base with which to help all affiliates.)

Best wishes to all:)...
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Don't be too long-winded with your answers. Stay on the point of the question. Keep your words, ideas, presentation interesting. A little humor sometimes helps!:)

Do your best to give a full, sensible answer. Someone is reaching out, asking for help. Answer them with the same quality with which you would like to be answered. Have respect for their intelligence, be honest.

After that, it is purely up to how well the other affiliates receive your answers!! (Which is really
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