Affiliate since: 05/07/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

There is the old saying: "If this is a shortcut, why was the main road not build here".

In SFI it may be slightly different, depending on what you mean by "shortcut". Allow me to explain:
1. If you just joined SFI, Launchpad will be your "shortcut" to achieve your first SFI rank and get the feeling of becoming a Sponsor of 2 CSA's, within days after joining.
2. Press hard within your first couple of days, because you can make it to BTL status with the 3000 VP from training, together with your daily, weekly and monthly actions. This will mean that you receive a portion of the executive pool the following month. You will not receive VP from this newly allocated CSA's, but you will make commission from their growth.
3. This commission will allow you to money available to re-invest via PriceBenders and to explore the different income options.
4. After about 6 months (depending on your success), you can see what is working for you, and drop the income lines that you are not successful with, and focus on the ones that you make money in.

That worked for me, but I will not label it as "shortcuts". The main road still remain SFI training, as all is there. You must just absorb the material.

If you look at SFI's top performers, they either had a product to sell, have money to invest, or they are people devoted to grow their teams. The best of the best; have a solid combination of all 3 elements.

This is however my personal view only. You might have received very helpful answers, because this is a brilliant question that was asked.


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There is the old saying: "If this is a shortcut, why was the main road not build here".

In SFI it may be slightly different, depending on what you mean by "shortcut". Allow me to explain:
1. If you just joined SFI, Launchpad will be your "shortcut" to achieve your first SFI rank and get the feeling of becoming a Sponsor of 2 CSA's, within days after joining.
2. Press hard within your first couple of days, because you can make it to BTL status
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Affiliate since: 05/07/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

I would say the best strategy would be to see your biggest competitor for this challenge...as yourself! Ask yourself: Are we running a race, or are building businesses?

To run the SFI race, you need VersaPoints.

To build the SFI business, you need to set goals for yourself, and you need to stick to that goals. You will build your business through Affiliates, planning and leadership.

If you keep your focus right, you may just won the E365, but even if you do win the E365; you will have a successful and profitable business for years to come.
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I would say the best strategy would be to see your biggest competitor for this challenge...as yourself! Ask yourself: Are we running a race, or are building businesses?

To run the SFI race, you need VersaPoints.

To build the SFI business, you need to set goals for yourself, and you need to stick to that goals. You will build your business through Affiliates, planning and leadership.

If you keep your focus right, you may just won the E365, but even if you do win
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Affiliate since: 05/07/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

I have read the answers given by other authors, and I agree with all of them: This should be dependent on your needs.

There is however another side to this too. As a Sponsor, it feels good when you receive an message from an Affiliate just to say "hello", or a message to thank him / her for their views or tips shared.

Sometimes an Affiliate share his own experiences and successes with me, and I can share this as an motivational tip eith the rest of the Team.

After all, we are one big family in SFI. Speak to your Sponsor / Co Sponsor as much as you like. Not only when you are faced with a challenge, but also when you have something to celebrate.

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I have read the answers given by other authors, and I agree with all of them: This should be dependent on your needs.

There is however another side to this too. As a Sponsor, it feels good when you receive an message from an Affiliate just to say "hello", or a message to thank him / her for their views or tips shared.

Sometimes an Affiliate share his own experiences and successes with me, and I can share this as an motivational tip eith the rest of the Team.

After
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Affiliate since: 05/07/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

There is a difference between "bribe" and "competition". My own Sponsor, do not run a lot of competitions, neither does he "bribe" anyone. He will sometimes out of the blue, without warning, just post on stream post, that he have transferred TCredits or some affiliates over to another person, and he will explain why he did it. Maybe the person achieved a new Rank for the first time (for instance).

The fact that he announce this publicly in a stream post, make the beneficiary feel appreciated and also create some excitement in the Team, and create an “urge” to perform.

The second part of the question, will it not come back to “bite” you: It can only come back to you if you as a Sponsor do not deliver on your promises. If you run a competition, make sure you can pay the prize and maintain your creditability as a Sponsor. Therefor be careful to use TCredits as a prize, as the quantity that you may transfer towards Affiliates are limited. Rather take the re-assignment of Affiliates as an option, and then, please do not re-assign Affiliates in your current downline. Purchase new affiliates and re-assign them immediately, without even making contact with them directly.

There are not a way that anything can come back to you if you live by the above standards.

I hope this is of value to you.

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There is a difference between "bribe" and "competition". My own Sponsor, do not run a lot of competitions, neither does he "bribe" anyone. He will sometimes out of the blue, without warning, just post on stream post, that he have transferred TCredits or some affiliates over to another person, and he will explain why he did it. Maybe the person achieved a new Rank for the first time (for instance).

The fact that he announce this publicly in a stream post,
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Affiliate since: 05/07/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

How is SFI different? This is a easy one to answer.

You do not have to invest anything in training except your time, and you starts to make money from day 1. Even if you decide within a day that you want to opt out....you can do that without any penalty. Now how many online programs can offer you the same?

What do you have to lose?

Affiliate since: 05/07/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

This is just brilliant... and to be honest I would like the answer to this question too...HOWEVER: SFI is not as complex as many would think when they first start in the program.

SFI in a simple way would be: A gateway to financial freedom. One can choose many paths in SFI. Commitment is compulsory, but the rest is really up to one's own choice.

Affiliate since: 05/07/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

Unfortunately my friend there is no magic way in finding thee 100% Affiliate who will give you 100% commitment or activity.

To optimize on this "unfair" situation is just to treat everyone that become an Affiliate exactly the same. Do not judge Affiliates by where they come from, because you never know.....

Once they signed up be close to them. Watch their VP ledger daily and advise them when they skip something. Do not just give them web directions....as they may not be so "computer wise" as you are. Explain to them in detail. For example tell them that "launchpad" is the green button just below their photo...

This might sound stupid, but it work. Stay close to them all the way and they will remain active.
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Unfortunately my friend there is no magic way in finding thee 100% Affiliate who will give you 100% commitment or activity.

To optimize on this "unfair" situation is just to treat everyone that become an Affiliate exactly the same. Do not judge Affiliates by where they come from, because you never know.....

Once they signed up be close to them. Watch their VP ledger daily and advise them when they skip something. Do not just give them web directions....as they
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Affiliate since: 05/07/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

If you analyse “fear” it will boil down to only one thing: The unknown.
We all are afraid of some things only because we do not understand it or have not experienced it before. It is not a bad thing. It keeps you alert at all times. With SFI, there is a bit of a “safety net” with all the support that the program offers. Think of it this way: Your affiliates are already in your downline. The worst thing that can happen is you can lose an affiliate if you make a mistake, but if you do not try new things, you will not grow.

When you engage in SFI (or every other relation for that matter); just speak with confidence. Confidence is obtained by knowledge. Make sure your facts are right, and if you are unsure of yourself, admit it, and refer to your upline. This will not only boost your self-esteem, but will earn you respect from others.

Hope this help.

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If you analyse “fear” it will boil down to only one thing: The unknown.
We all are afraid of some things only because we do not understand it or have not experienced it before. It is not a bad thing. It keeps you alert at all times. With SFI, there is a bit of a “safety net” with all the support that the program offers. Think of it this way: Your affiliates are already in your downline. The worst thing that can happen is you can lose an affiliate if you make a mistake, but if you
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Affiliate since: 05/07/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

Autopilot in business? No such thing. Yes, there are ways to work smarter,but there is no "autopilot" in any real business. Allow me to explain:

Lets say one open a coffee shop in town. You have to be there every day and serve your customers in a way that will make them feel that they want to return to your shop, but even further....they may bring their friends or family along. At a certain point of success, you may appoint a "manager" for your shop, but you will still be accountable and on control of your shop, so you will have to train that manager well before you leave his business in his hands. If all goes really well, you open a franchised shop in another street or town, and start the same process.

SFI is the same: You need to be there every day. Your "customers" are your Affiliates, and you need to serve them well. If a PSA invite his friends and family to your business, he do it with purpose and reason, and you may just appoint that PSA as the manager of your business. That "manager" then are doing his best to maintain and grow "his business", and although you will still have to keep an eye on the business, you will like to build on your success, and open another business.....

There is no autopilot for life, and the way we are doing things. There is no autopilot for business either......


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Autopilot in business? No such thing. Yes, there are ways to work smarter,but there is no "autopilot" in any real business. Allow me to explain:

Lets say one open a coffee shop in town. You have to be there every day and serve your customers in a way that will make them feel that they want to return to your shop, but even further....they may bring their friends or family along. At a certain point of success, you may appoint a "manager" for your shop, but you will
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Affiliate since: 05/07/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

A new Affiliate's objective should be to earn VersaPoints. Now...here is the catch: As "old hands" in SFI, we sometimes assume that the new Affiliates will just know what VP (Versapoints) mean, and that is not the case. As leaders, we must explain to them that Versapoints mean. VersaPoints is the "virtual money unit" used by SFI to calculate commissions.

Only once an Affiliate understand this concept, and understand that he / she can earn VersaPoints by doing the SFI training provided; you can teach and guide them towards duplication and building their own businesses.



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A new Affiliate's objective should be to earn VersaPoints. Now...here is the catch: As "old hands" in SFI, we sometimes assume that the new Affiliates will just know what VP (Versapoints) mean, and that is not the case. As leaders, we must explain to them that Versapoints mean. VersaPoints is the "virtual money unit" used by SFI to calculate commissions.

Only once an Affiliate understand this concept, and understand that he / she can earn VersaPoints by doing the
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