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How can I become a good supporting sponsor when my communication skills are not good?

5922 votes

Derek Barrington, Aff (United Kingdom) 5/29/2015 6:28 pm

Affiliate since: 02/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
First of all I would ask who says your communication skills are not good, and secondly what is wrong with them?

Many people think of themselves as not very good communicators.

The first thing to do is just think you are talking to a friend and write things down just as you would say them. If people can understand you when you are talking to them then they will understand what you have written.

Perhaps you get tongue-tied or excited when talking and start talking gibberish.
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Should I set up an email capture and autoresponder on my blog and, if so, what are some examples of what to put into the series?

5907 votes

Derek Barrington, Aff (United Kingdom) 5/13/2014 5:03 am

Affiliate since: 02/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
Hi Dan,

It is a very good Idea to have an email capture associated with an autoresponder on your blog. When you don't catch them on the first visit you can email them on a regular basis so that you keep reminding them of SFI. Just remember not to send out emails too often - I generally find one or two a week adequate. If you bombard them with emails they are likely to unsubscribe from your list.

Your email series should include how you have progressed with SFI. You can high
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How do you motivate your downline to spend money monthly to maintain EA status without sounding greedy?

5888 votes

Derek Barrington, Aff (United Kingdom) 1/25/2015 4:21 pm

Affiliate since: 02/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
The only way to make it sound as if you are greedy to tell them the only reason you want them to be an EA is to improve your income.

While the buying of any goods by your affiliates is going to gain you commission the whole standpoint of SFI is duplication.

You can motivate your affiliates by explaining to them how they are going to increase both their status and financial position.

If you have a standing order for 1500VP or more and you have affiliates that want
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How can I best utilize my monthly Standing Order of TCredits?

5864 votes

Derek Barrington, Aff (United Kingdom) 6/20/2014 11:12 am

Affiliate since: 02/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
Hello Richard,

There are so many ways to use your monthly standing order of TCredits that it will really be for you to decide which you think is the best for you.

Do you like auctions? Or perhaps you like games!

You have the opportunity to list items you have for sale in the Member Listing. Each item costs you 1VP to list. You can gain a maximum of 50actionVP per month.

You can go to the Music Downloads and gain another 50actionVP per month by downloading
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How would you convince an affiliate who has abandoned SFI to restart again?

5842 votes

Derek Barrington, Aff (United Kingdom) 5/13/2014 5:18 am

Affiliate since: 02/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
How would I convince an affiliate who has abandoned SFI to restart again?

I wouldn't try to convince but I would try to encourage them to take another look at what SFI has to offer. The convincing is done by the program itself if it is followed correctly.

Well I am in the position to be able to use personal experience as a help. I signed up several years ago and because of laziness or disbelief or possibly the lack of will power at that time I let my membership lapse. Also I
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Who is the better demographic to target in my ads? Retired persons...or homemakers?

5816 votes

Derek Barrington, Aff (United Kingdom) 6/19/2014 11:00 am

Affiliate since: 02/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
I would say that both demographics are equal.

There are many retired people who could do with a little extra cash and also a way of keeping their brain active. There are also those who like something to keep them busy during the day and to give them some targets to aim for. You will of course also have those who are not interested in the money and have no desire to do anything during their days.

There are many homemakers who would love something to keep them active, (if they
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What ads have been the most effective for you in sponsoring quality affiliates?

5811 votes

Derek Barrington, Aff (United Kingdom) 6/20/2014 11:37 am

Affiliate since: 02/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
One thing I have been unable to guarantee in any of my advertising is being able to get only quality affiliates. I start by being as honest as possible and explain it is a long term business and not a get rich quick scheme but still the tire kickers join my downline.

A lot of people read what you have to say and think it is a good idea so sign up, but after a couple of days and not making money they are onto the next get rich scheme and ignoring their SFI business.

Yes the quality
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I Love SFI and TripleClicks! How can I help SFI and TripleClicks become well-known around the world?

5801 votes

Derek Barrington, Aff (United Kingdom) 5/13/2014 5:34 am

Affiliate since: 02/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
I think your advertising and where you advertise is the best way to get the word out.

If your enthusiasm shows through in your promotions then you should have no problems in picking up affiliates from around the world.

We do have affiliates from around the world in SFI and TripleClicks but not all are active, and those that are inactive are unlikely to be advertising.

If you can build a strong affiliate base and you can get your affiliates to do the same then soon
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How can I get people who are engaged in other network marketing businesses to take a look at SFI?

5799 votes

Derek Barrington, Aff (United Kingdom) 5/13/2014 5:53 am

Affiliate since: 02/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
I would first point out how long SFI has been going, how many affiliates it has and how many products and lines of income there are available.

As they are already engaged in network marketing they are likely to have a reasonable database of people they can contact and encourage to join either SFI or TripleClicks or of course both.

As these people are already involved in network marketing they will be interested in where their income is going to be coming from and how they are
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At this time, which are the best countries to advertise SFI in?

5797 votes

Derek Barrington, Aff (United Kingdom) 6/13/2014 6:49 am

Affiliate since: 02/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999
All countries are good to advertise in, but because of the economic climate you will find some better than others.

There are also some countries that have internet payment restrictions which mean people from these countries can not always purchase the items they wish to.

One obvious place to advertise is the countries where they speak the same language as you.
I know we have Google translate but it is not always as accurate as one would like.

English speaking
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