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

I believe, Nabu Kumar, the best way to maximize benefits is to read all you can about SFI.

SFI Basics and LaunchPad lessons are good start. Going to Home page DAILY to clear the red tabs is really necessary, otherwise you will end up as another affiliate is right now, about 20VP short of his rank qualification because he missed a few days of clearing red tabs. Those 11VP daily can hurt if you don't get them. Not to mention the badge associated with Daily VersaPoint Streak - lets everybody else know you are serious!!

When you rate 30 askSC answers, you get an extra entry to Daily Grand drawing (in win-it tab). You will only clear the red tab if you only rate 10 answers. Reading all 30 of those answers is ALSO a good learning location - there are many answers for each question, which will give you multiple points of view on same subject. And Daily Grand is important to enter because the prizes include up to 200VPs, Tcredits, MRPs, and your own Prestige Domain!! Prizes worth trying for!

Another source of information is the Forum. On Alerts page you will find many questions. Click on one, you can read all the posted replies, in which you might be surprised at what you will learn. You can post replies of your own, and also questions of your own.

The black bar across Home page contains an absolute WORLD of training and information.
I doubt if it could all be read in a day!!

Best way, again, to maximize benefits is to learn all there is to know about SFI, sponsoring, training, compensation.......

Educate yourself, there is no limit to how successful you can become!!

Best wishes to your success...
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I believe, Nabu Kumar, the best way to maximize benefits is to read all you can about SFI.

SFI Basics and LaunchPad lessons are good start. Going to Home page DAILY to clear the red tabs is really necessary, otherwise you will end up as another affiliate is right now, about 20VP short of his rank qualification because he missed a few days of clearing red tabs. Those 11VP daily can hurt if you don't get them. Not to mention the badge associated with Daily VersaPoint Streak - lets everybody
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

Point out your Eager Zebra badges to them, explain the prizes they can win, and the subsequent goals they can attain by using their prizes for actions.

Describe the feeling of holding off a field of 150, 170, 300 other players of Knockout Trivia to become the winner!! (It's absolutely delightful!!) And it can be quite an accomplishment to be proud of, holding off a large group, discovering knowledge you had no idea you knew!!

Another major benefit to Knockout Trivia is it is a stress reliever. How? Because when you play, you are totally focused on reading that question in a hurry so you have time to choose an answer, by knowing it or trying to deduce it from the wording or spelling of the answers. When the game is over, your mind and body have just spent 20 minutes or so NOT thinking, stressing, worrying over any thing else at all, and you will discover yourself much more relaxed and actually mentally refreshed, in a better mood to deal with the rest of your tasks!! Works much better than medicine!!

And the icing...? It really is lots of FUN to choose the right answer (Yaay!! didn't know I knew that!! OR, Whew!!, I'm glad I guessed right?!!)! A challenge just purely to test your knowledge, and teach you new information (when you answer wrong, get Knocked Out, you learn the correct answer), much of which is quite interesting!

Other than being somewhat addictive, maybe spending a little too much play time, I really find no negatives to playing Knockout Trivia, just fun!!

Knockout can be used to teach your team the benefits and joys of exercising their minds for no other reason than fun, and being able to maybe earn a few bragging rights!!:))...
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Point out your Eager Zebra badges to them, explain the prizes they can win, and the subsequent goals they can attain by using their prizes for actions.

Describe the feeling of holding off a field of 150, 170, 300 other players of Knockout Trivia to become the winner!! (It's absolutely delightful!!) And it can be quite an accomplishment to be proud of, holding off a large group, discovering knowledge you had no idea you knew!!

Another major benefit to Knockout Trivia is it is
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

I understand what you mean, talking to people face to face is not my strong suit, either!

Try putting out flyers with tear-off tabs anywhere around you that you can - grocery stores, libraries, there is a recent askSC question on that subject for more ideas - and put your phone number if you want to talk to them. Might be wiser to put an email address. Also include your gateways to SFI and TripleClicks. That way they have the choice to email or go direct to your gateways.

In an email, you won't be face to face so it will be easier to "talk" to them like you were talking to your best friend. I 'talk' best to my downline via email, or e-Cards.

In your email, you can tell all about the advantages of TripleClicks & SFI, leaving the conversation on kind of a hook that will get them interested enough to mail you back for more information, and continue conversation. Hopefully, you will end up with a PSA or a PRM!:)

Best wishes to your success...
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I understand what you mean, talking to people face to face is not my strong suit, either!

Try putting out flyers with tear-off tabs anywhere around you that you can - grocery stores, libraries, there is a recent askSC question on that subject for more ideas - and put your phone number if you want to talk to them. Might be wiser to put an email address. Also include your gateways to SFI and TripleClicks. That way they have the choice to email or go direct to your gateways.

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

Remind your affiliates fairly often to clear their red tabs on a DAILY basis, DO rate the askSC answers as they will learn from answers to questions they might not realize they also have.

LaunchPad lessons are vital to review now and then to ensure they are firmly into your memory banks. There is a LOT of information to absorb in those lessons!

Encourage them to go to the SFI Forum page, there are also good teaching Q&As there.

Above all, remind them to be patient. Do not give up on themselves or SFI. Keep coming back, and point out that VersaPoints never have to be BOUGHT!! It takes longer to advance, but it CAN be done without money, just effort.

Try always to speak to them in positive ways as I believe this will help them to also remain positive.
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Remind your affiliates fairly often to clear their red tabs on a DAILY basis, DO rate the askSC answers as they will learn from answers to questions they might not realize they also have.

LaunchPad lessons are vital to review now and then to ensure they are firmly into your memory banks. There is a LOT of information to absorb in those lessons!

Encourage them to go to the SFI Forum page, there are also good teaching Q&As there.

Above all, remind them to be patient.
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

You do not have to invest hundreds of dollars to get started. Nor for the training. Actually, you do not have to invest any money at all in SFI!!

You will move a little faster up the rank ladder, if that is your desire, if you do have a Standing Order, but it is not required!

There is no pressure to maintain more than EA2. Many members maintain EA2 for a LONG time, working meanwhile on building a team. THEN, they are ready, trained, and eager to let their active team move them up the rank ladder so they will begin to reap the benefits of having that active team, and bigger commissions coming in.

The benefit of being able to build this second income line without having to invest all your savings is awesome. Retirement income, for most people, is not really a comfortable amount for living, and existing is not pleasant. Having this second income will make all the difference in the world to mental as well as physical well-being!

I wish you well:)...
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You do not have to invest hundreds of dollars to get started. Nor for the training. Actually, you do not have to invest any money at all in SFI!!

You will move a little faster up the rank ladder, if that is your desire, if you do have a Standing Order, but it is not required!

There is no pressure to maintain more than EA2. Many members maintain EA2 for a LONG time, working meanwhile on building a team. THEN, they are ready, trained, and eager to let their active team move
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

Hey, Stephen...:)

An important thing to do is acquire a downline with whom you can work to grow everyone's team. No team, nothing to lead. Try PSAs to go, or at least 1 unit of S-Builder Coop.

Then, the most important thing is communication. Set things up so your newbies right away see your letter of greeting, and support. Always let them know you are there to help them succeed. Ensure often that they all have your email, or telephone for closer by affiliates.

In your contact, always be polite. Treat your affiliates with the courtesy you would like to receive. Contact them routinely at least once a week (CSAs as well as PSAs), and monitor their progress by checking their VP Ledger to see if they have missed anything, or make suggestions about what they may want to do to help themselves. Do not TELL them they have to do something, suggest it in a friendly way. They, too, are in business for themselves, just like you and I are.

If you have affiliates who seem to be struggling, contact them a little more often. Not necessarily daily, but maybe twice/week instead of just once.

If they send you a question, answer them as soon as you can. Best if you learn answer, then direct them on where to find their answer. They will remember it better if they participate in finding it. Ben Franklin said it best: "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn"!

I suggest making all your downline members aware that they are welcome anytime to contact you for help. When you check your movers tab, or genealogy, if someone seems to have slowed some, shoot them an encouraging e-Card. When they are doing well, send them an e-Card. You might be surprised how much they are appreciated!!

Hope this info helps :)...
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Hey, Stephen...:)

An important thing to do is acquire a downline with whom you can work to grow everyone's team. No team, nothing to lead. Try PSAs to go, or at least 1 unit of S-Builder Coop.

Then, the most important thing is communication. Set things up so your newbies right away see your letter of greeting, and support. Always let them know you are there to help them succeed. Ensure often that they all have your email, or telephone for closer by affiliates.

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

Point out to them that many people spend a good bit of time in SFI before they start to see large returns of money.

Ask them how many active PSAs, CSAs they have. How many PRMs for TripleClicks. Are they advertising for same?

Where are they advertising - online or offline, or both?

Once they start answering your points, then you may be able to see where they may have room for improvement in their techniques or locations. Here would be the time to point out to them some of your most successful ads, and locations.

If they still are determined to quit, point out that if they change their mind, they can come back after 6 months, will start over.

If you feel you have done all within your power to help, mentor, sponsor, tell them you will miss them, then -- let them go. You cannot force them to stay, nor would you want to!

With a clear mind, move on to teaching, leading, the rest of your team...

Good luck:))...


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Point out to them that many people spend a good bit of time in SFI before they start to see large returns of money.

Ask them how many active PSAs, CSAs they have. How many PRMs for TripleClicks. Are they advertising for same?

Where are they advertising - online or offline, or both?

Once they start answering your points, then you may be able to see where they may have room for improvement in their techniques or locations. Here would be the time to point out to them
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

Actually, I think it would depend in part on how expert a person is at blogging, Chidinma. Some are good at it, many are not.

I think it might be a good idea to do separate blogs. That way you can get more in depth about the one, and be sure to put in some cross-references to the other, and vice-versa.
I would recommend a larger, good banner for the main one in your blog, a smaller one off to the side for the other one.

If you try to cover both SFI and TripleClicks in depth in the same blog, I am afraid people may get confused about which one you are referring to in any given paragraph. Also, it may be more difficult for them to remember what information pertained to which business.

As I am writing this, I do see the best way to go is two separate blogs with mentions in each blog of the other side of our business!:)

Hope this helps clarify situation for you...
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Actually, I think it would depend in part on how expert a person is at blogging, Chidinma. Some are good at it, many are not.

I think it might be a good idea to do separate blogs. That way you can get more in depth about the one, and be sure to put in some cross-references to the other, and vice-versa.
I would recommend a larger, good banner for the main one in your blog, a smaller one off to the side for the other one.

If you try to cover both SFI and TripleClicks in
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

While you are explaining to them about SFI, you also explain that this, that, the other steps involved in building their business take TIME!

Point out that: "Rome wasn't built in a day"; "large oaks from little acorns grow"; "slow and steady gets the job done", among others you may know.

The learning required will take some time, and understanding. Skill and comfort with the SFI program will come naturally as they learn, and maybe more quickly than they might think. Remind them of "quality, not quantity".

Try not to make it sound overwhelmingly slow, but be honest enough to make them realize that their goal should be for long-term residual income, not an overnight, here-today-gone-tomorrow kind of plan.

SFI is not hard to learn, just time-consuming, and one CAN earn commissions while they are still learning. Maybe only a few dollars at a time, but as long as they are steady, and steadily getting to be a little more every month, then progress is being made, and success is closer every month.

Help them realize to have goals, but ones that are reasonable to accomplish.

I hope this has helped some...
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While you are explaining to them about SFI, you also explain that this, that, the other steps involved in building their business take TIME!

Point out that: "Rome wasn't built in a day"; "large oaks from little acorns grow"; "slow and steady gets the job done", among others you may know.

The learning required will take some time, and understanding. Skill and comfort with the SFI program will come naturally as they learn, and maybe more quickly than
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

First, be patient and kind, because they are gun-shy!! I was. I asked my referrer several emails full of questions before I decided to see for myself! I have tried several online businesses; they all suck you in with great promises, then drop the hammer of lots more money in order to get additional training, advertising help, etc...

That said, after you have commiserated with their bad experiences, tell them - as quickly as you can while speaking calmly, clearly and plainly, before their attention begins to wander - the number one positive about SFI: You are never REQUIRED to spend money in SFI. There will come a time when it can expedite your business progress to spend some money, but even then, SFI is best, because you don't have to break your bank to buy some things, i.e., S-Builder Co-op unit, 125 Tcredit pack, etc.

Other points: The training program is the best on the internet, and it's all free. All you have to spend is your time.

The rewards are commensurate with your educated efforts. You must learn to know what and how to do to advance yourself, build a team, AND have fun along the way!:)

Fun things: Time Machine, Pick the Price, T-time. Daily Grand.

Accentuate all the positives you can think of, write them down and learn them so you can tell people why they should not be afraid to join and participate in SFI!!:))

Best of luck to you...
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First, be patient and kind, because they are gun-shy!! I was. I asked my referrer several emails full of questions before I decided to see for myself! I have tried several online businesses; they all suck you in with great promises, then drop the hammer of lots more money in order to get additional training, advertising help, etc...

That said, after you have commiserated with their bad experiences, tell them - as quickly as you can while speaking calmly, clearly and plainly, before their
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