Affiliate since: 04/27/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

Too much of any thing is not recommended but at time you have to break this rule. Here the target audience decides when and how much is too much.

1. There will be people in your downline who are self motivated and work oriented, who only need your welcome speech and a few "Getting Started" tips and then you need not to worry about them. Just a weekly contact or a stream message is more than enough. If they need your help they will contact you themselves.

2. Then there are members of your downline who are completely new to this business and have no clue what and how to do. For such members you need to be available 24/7 because these members want to work and advance in SFI but they need your support and guidance for that. For such members it never too much.

3. And then there is another group of people who no matter how much and hard you try will just not work. These 'skeptics and non-motivated people' as are referred to by SFI in the article 'Be AN Awesome Sponsor' will just not work. Most of them have joined SFI just by chance with the belief that they can make money overnight and when they saw that this is not true and they have to put in their hard work and time to make their business grow, they stopped working.

In the end I will suggest to read the Rule #4 of SFI "WORK WITH THE WORKERS"




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Too much of any thing is not recommended but at time you have to break this rule. Here the target audience decides when and how much is too much.

1. There will be people in your downline who are self motivated and work oriented, who only need your welcome speech and a few "Getting Started" tips and then you need not to worry about them. Just a weekly contact or a stream message is more than enough. If they need your help they will contact you themselves.

2. Then there
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Affiliate since: 04/27/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

“It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It's what we do consistently.”
? Anthony Robbins

Getting started is mostly easy and interesting. The actual test of skills and capabilities is when we continue to retain our status once achieved.

Yes if we follow the SFI instructions and getting started tips carefully and move in proper direction we can acquire the EA status with in a week of signing in. Some even got it in 24 hours. But to retain this rank is where our determination and steadfast behavior are required. We all know the importance of Retaining EA rank.

This is what we need to emphasis upon in our communication with our downline in their second month.

SFI is a business and follow the same universal rules and regulations as are followed by any other business and they are:

a) Well thought of and calculated business plan
b) Adequate knowledge of the business
c) Commitment
d) Continuous improvement
e) Financial management

Speaking in the light of my own experience I will teach my downline few things that I have learnt. They are as follow:

!. Be calculated and prepared:

In the first month we are given VPs for mostly for learning SFI but these VPs are awarded only once.

In the second month we will have to work our ways to get the VPs. I will advise my downline to plan their strategies. There are VPs that expires every day these VPs no affiliate should loose and for that they have to do all the TO DO LIST daily actions.
Then there are VPs awarded for weekly actions. These should be acquired by performing weekly actions. And there are monthly VPs for monthly actions which can be taken once a month. These are 497 VPs/month for free.

a) The daily Actions 11 VP = 11 x 30 = 330 VPs at the end of the month.
b) The weekly points 35/week = 35 x 4 = 140 VPs at the end of the months.
c) The Stream posts 3/week = 3 x 4 = 12 VPs at the end of the month.
d) Rating for the sponsor 10 VPs/month.
e) Submitting of goals 5 VPs/month.

Now 497 - 1500 = 1003 VPs are the actual test of skills.

Here are some tips for how we can manage these.

2. Installing of TripleClicks banner on our blog or web page. 100 VPs.

3. Staying above the green line to make you eligible for the prizes.

4. Setting up of Standing order worth 1500 VPs if one can afford.

5. TripleClicks purchase.
a) 1 Tcredit for just $1.99 a quick buy to consolidate VPs strength. 102 VPs
b) Wave3 - Free Tcredits and MRPs plus an easy way to advertise TripleClicks.
c) Pack of 100 Tcredits Item no 96180, a wise standing Order choice. 1200 VPs for $29
+ 25 VPs for rating each of these products. It is important that we complete our purchase before the 15 of each month to get these 25 VPs.

The Tcredits have two benefits.

a) VPs and MRPs at the time of purchase.
b) Giving you the opportunity to take part in auctions and change your Tcredits to VPs. and of course winning the auction is an additional benefit.

6. Along with these we should also explore every possibility of adverting our SFI business and consolidate our downline.

7. Take part in all the competition and drawings to grab as much benefits as you can.
https://www.sfimg.com/Home?tab=win_it

In the end I would say SFI is a golden opportunity for all those who are target oriented and determined.

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“It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It's what we do consistently.”
? Anthony Robbins

Getting started is mostly easy and interesting. The actual test of skills and capabilities is when we continue to retain our status once achieved.

Yes if we follow the SFI instructions and getting started tips carefully and move in proper direction we can acquire the EA status with in a week of signing in. Some even got it in 24 hours. But to retain this rank
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Affiliate since: 04/27/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

From my two months affiliations with SFI this is what I have learnt and will always recommend to all affiliates.

If an affiliate is aiming at a big success in SFI he/she will have to follow a few simple rules and these rules are:

1. Visiting SFI every day. This rule, you will see on top of every list of getting started tips. Whether it comes from your sponsor, an A2A friend, in the Forum discussions or from SFI itself. You can see the grey button in the header of your home page that says 'START'.
But this 'logging in' is not just to complete your daily, weekly or monthly actions. There is a lot more to it. Your daily visit keep you in picture, your Alerts tell you whats going on at SFI, you get the news of the happenings at SFI, you can socialize with your A2A friends, you get to know about the list of items on sale at TripleClicks and last but of course not the least you get a chance to learn from the ever growing SFI family. The ocean of knowledge waits for you every day to absorb your share.

2. Read, Read and Read. From as simple as every stream post to every Tip contributed by the fellow affiliate, to all the launch pad lessons, forum discussions, Ask Gery articles and SFI Rules and every thing mentioned in the drop down window of the Tab that states 'Training'. The more you read the more you succeed.

3. Owning SFI. if we own SFI we will work for its success and as a result our success.

The above mentioned three points needs an affiliates the following kind of investments.

a) Time
b) Hard work
c) sincerity
d) Honesty
e) and in the end a very nominal amount of investment. At the most $50 every month is good enough to help you move to the next rank in SFI.



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From my two months affiliations with SFI this is what I have learnt and will always recommend to all affiliates.

If an affiliate is aiming at a big success in SFI he/she will have to follow a few simple rules and these rules are:

1. Visiting SFI every day. This rule, you will see on top of every list of getting started tips. Whether it comes from your sponsor, an A2A friend, in the Forum discussions or from SFI itself. You can see the grey button in the header of your home page
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Affiliate since: 04/27/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

Supporting your downline does not necessarily be financial support.
Support can be extended in many ways.

Here are some ways that I am using.

1. First of all I make sure I am available to them when they need guidance.
Just by being there for them can be of great help.
2. The trust that they are talking to a real person is very important.
3. Present myself as a team member and not a leader.
4. I may not have the answers to all their queries but I can search them
out and get back to them.
5. It is very important to keep yourself updated on the activities of
your downline. Keep a close watch on individual Ledger page. So as to
identify the movers and extend extra support to them. "WORK WITH THE
WORKERS" success rule #4. We have the facility of sending individual
messages we should avail it. I indicate it to each one individually
the points they can earn. This conveys a message to everyone in the downline that "Everyone is the only one and important one"

If the affiliate work it out properly and has the determination to
succeed in SFI they most probably will not be in need of any financial
support. After all SFI if properly managed and worked out promises
commissions from the very beginning right.

6. Most of the time our affiliates might not even need our financial
support because they have enough finances to invest but in case they do
then we can use the SFI tools provided for the purpose.
1. Gift certificate
2. Tcredits transfer
3. Reassignment of affiliates.
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Supporting your downline does not necessarily be financial support.
Support can be extended in many ways.

Here are some ways that I am using.

1. First of all I make sure I am available to them when they need guidance.
Just by being there for them can be of great help.
2. The trust that they are talking to a real person is very important.
3. Present myself as a team member and not a leader.
4. I may not have the answers to all their queries but I
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Affiliate since: 04/27/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

First thing to be kept in mind is that Standing order is not
compulsory and not the prerequisite for your success in SFI. By saying
so I am not negating its importance but to succeed in SFI there are
options other then Standing order working for most of us. For what I
have learnt is that standing order is a supporting tool to help us work
comfortably with out having to worry about loosing of the EA status.

Secondly I will also request you and all my fellow affiliates to keep
in mind the fact that SFI is not just working in one country or one
region of the world. It is serving people across the globe and every
region have different set of restrictions faced by people living
there.

Among the first few things that we were taught about 'how SFI works',
were the instructions about becoming a good sponsor. We are told to
lead by example. Rule #3 of the success rules. This is my sixth month
in SFI and I am still working without a standing order and its
working. Slowly but gradually it is gaining hold and I am pretty sure
it will work. Not just me but many others are working in SFI with out
having a standing order.

Having said all this I believe I will tell my downline what is a
standing order and what are its benefits but will never stress upon
"must having a standing order". Instead it should be presented to them
as an option and as an additional support to their business which if
avail will help them but it is not compulsory and SFI business can
be a success with out having a standing order.

I hope this help.
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First thing to be kept in mind is that Standing order is not
compulsory and not the prerequisite for your success in SFI. By saying
so I am not negating its importance but to succeed in SFI there are
options other then Standing order working for most of us. For what I
have learnt is that standing order is a supporting tool to help us work
comfortably with out having to worry about loosing of the EA status.

Secondly I will also request you and all my fellow affiliates
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Affiliate since: 04/27/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

The first and most important thing is that when you start talking about SFI business and when you are asked to give a comparison you should have enough knowledge about SFI and that you know what you are saying. By this you will be ready for the cross questioning.

Start your conversation like this:

a) Both the business have some basic requirements - both needs hard work, dedication and time to establish its foundations.

b) Both will need investment from you.

c) In both cases 'how much successful is your business' is entirely up to you.

Now tell them which one is better.

a) Give them some basic statistics. Tell them that by the end of last year, the worldwide number of Internet users was nearly 41% of all the people around the Globe. With statistics like that, the future of commerce certainly seems to belong online!

b) Conventional businesses allow you to market in your own country and perhaps a few others countries, but SFI, with TripleClicks gives you access to over 190 countries and billions of consumers.

c) Don't forget to mention that your online store in safe and unlike conventional shops you need not to worry about buying and maintaining a shop in the market, going there, opening your shop every day, keeping your store nicely decorated, hiring sales personal to monitor sale and attend the customers and security personal to guard your store etc. Your TC Store is with you wherever you go because of your laptop or smart phone and you are an email away from your customers.

d) Working with SFI means having the peace of mind of working with a proven, debt-free company with a long, successful track record.

We mentioned investment as a requirements for both the businesses but what kind of and how much investments is what will make SFI business superior to the conventional business.

a) Tell them that unlike conventional business monetary investment is unbelievably low in SFI business. This is because you will not be investing in owning a shop made of Brick and mortar in local market, or paying salaries to sales and security personals etc.

b) In fact you can make SFI business a BIG success without investing any extra money. Sponsoring, Advertising, Referral and duplication with ready to use gateways tools helps you earn big checks by other people's investments. Tell them how SFI's commission plan works.

Always remember the following things when you talk about SFI.

1. What does SFI stand for ? (Strong Future International Marketing Group).

2. What are the requirements for registering with SFI? (Nothing, it is all ready for you to plug in and go!)

3. What are the benefits (compensation plan)

4. The important features of SFI:-

a) Online training worth thousands of dollars for free. ( A long list of "How to", a list of tips from fellow affiliates, Rules, FAQs, Guides and much more)

b) Marketing. (Methods and strategies for generating TripleClicks sales and sponsoring affiliates. ECA (E-Commerce Associates) Program, Pay-Per-Action (PPA) Program etc)

c) TripleClicks.com (your very own online shopping mall where you can buy and sell)

d) 24 hour support (ever ready and ever willing support staff to help you when you get stuck)

e) Long and attractive lists of contests and prizes. (SFI provides every possible support to make your business a success)

5. Be ready for the question, "Who are these guys and is SFI real?
a) SFI is now in its 16th year. It started in 1998 and the parent company is Carson Services, Inc.,
b) SFI's corporate headquarters is in Lincoln, Nebraska.

In the end just tell them about the three simple step plan.

1. Become an Executive Affiliate (EA) and remain an EA every month
2. Recruit 5 affiliates
3. Teach them these three steps.

I hope this will help.
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The first and most important thing is that when you start talking about SFI business and when you are asked to give a comparison you should have enough knowledge about SFI and that you know what you are saying. By this you will be ready for the cross questioning.

Start your conversation like this:

a) Both the business have some basic requirements - both needs hard work, dedication and time to establish its foundations.

b) Both will need investment from you.

c)
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Affiliate since: 04/27/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

I think if you tell them how exactly you have joined SFI and what benefits you are getting from it you will be able to make an impact.

Tell them the truth.

They should know it is free but at the same time tell them what are the requirements. Make it very clear to them that it is not some quick rich program and the money will not start falling into there lap with just signing in. They have to work real hard. Also tell them that like any other venture SFI business will take time to establish and it is their hard work and determination that will decide their level of success.

The above presentation will surely grab their attention and then tell in detail what is SFI and how it works.

Give them information about the power tool SFI is offering for establishing your business foundation and without charging any thing at all.

Talk to them about
- Training program
- Gateways
- TripleClicks
- Commission rates.

And in the end if you can show them practically how SFI works. This will be an additional advantage.
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I think if you tell them how exactly you have joined SFI and what benefits you are getting from it you will be able to make an impact.

Tell them the truth.

They should know it is free but at the same time tell them what are the requirements. Make it very clear to them that it is not some quick rich program and the money will not start falling into there lap with just signing in. They have to work real hard. Also tell them that like any other venture SFI business will take
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Affiliate since: 04/27/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

"Leader is a person who rules or guides or inspires others".
I believe leadership and success are two entities. One can be a leader but whether he is successful or not is determined through many things. His knowledge, his attitude, his conduct and most of all his desire to be a successful leader.

There are many qualities that make a leader successful.
A few that applies to SFI, I will like to mention:
1. Mission: Leaders should know what their mission is?

2. Vision: Where do you want your team to go?

3. Goal: How is the team going to achieve its goal and how will you measure your progress?

4. Competency: Practically speaking, not all leaders immediately possess all of the characteristics that spell success. Many leaders learn along the way with hard work.

5. A strong team: Success rule #6: YOU succeed only if THEY succeed.

6. Communication skills: If the leader cannot easily and effectively convey his ideas nothing can make him successful.

7. A "can do, get it done" attitude: Nothing but achievement is the factor that motivates just about everyone across all cultures.

8. Inspiration: Quite often, employees need someone to look up to for direction, guidance, and motivation.

So successful leader is one has the above qualities.
1. "He who has never learned to obey cannot be a good commander". Aristotle
Any organisation whether big or small is run by a set of rules. SFI is no different. When we first register we all agree to abide by those rules and all those whom we see in the top ranking of SFI has always followed the rules.
Success Rule #3: Lead by Example.

2. "The quality of a man's life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence, regardless of his chosen field of endeavor". Vince Lombardi
Our leaders have a vast knowledge of the way SFI works. And this is not the result of one day logging in and registering with SFI. Nor have they achieved this knowledge at home. It is the result of their unshaken commitment and hard work spread over years. This is evident from the long list of Badges beside their names. They all follow the Success Rule #8 Leaders are readers.

3. Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. Henry Ford
Building up of a team and making that team work towards success is the qualification of a successful leader. Rule #4: Work with the workers.

4. "The first step in the acquisition of wisdom is silence, the second listening, the third memory, the fourth practice, the fifth teaching others".
Solomon Ibn Gabriol

There are many examples of people who have climbed the stairs of success over night. Most of the time it is luck but whether or not they will stay on that position will be determined if they possess the above mentioned qualities.
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"Leader is a person who rules or guides or inspires others".
I believe leadership and success are two entities. One can be a leader but whether he is successful or not is determined through many things. His knowledge, his attitude, his conduct and most of all his desire to be a successful leader.

There are many qualities that make a leader successful.
A few that applies to SFI, I will like to mention:
1. Mission: Leaders should know what their mission is?

2.
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Affiliate since: 04/27/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

"Respect your fellow human being, treat them fairly, disagree with them honestly, enjoy their friendship, explore your thoughts about one another candidly, work together for a common goal and help one another achieve it. ~Bill Bradley"

For me the reason for any relationship's survival is the trust. Whether the relation is personal, friendship or professional.

It is this trust that actual will lead a group of individuals from all over the world to make a team and work as a team. And as is said,

"Teamwork is the ability to work as a group toward a common vision, even if that vision becomes extremely blurry. ~Author Unknown"

When your team members will start trusting that you are leading them towards success they will look up to you as their leader and then will the follow your foot instructions.
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"Respect your fellow human being, treat them fairly, disagree with them honestly, enjoy their friendship, explore your thoughts about one another candidly, work together for a common goal and help one another achieve it. ~Bill Bradley"

For me the reason for any relationship's survival is the trust. Whether the relation is personal, friendship or professional.

It is this trust that actual will lead a group of individuals from all over the world to make a team and
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Affiliate since: 04/27/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

The first thing is to understand that SFI is not a pass time activity. Rather it deserve to be treated seriously if we want to succeed.

It is like any other business venture. It needs our time, our brain and our heart. If some one opens a grocery shop, he or she needs to be there every day, invest money by filling the shelves with the items for sale, use ideas to advertise it in the community. Same is the situation here. An affiliate who signs up for SFI makes a commitment that he/she will work for the growth of this business.

Logging in every day, Completing daily tasks, investing in by taking part in TripleClicks activities and using different ideas to advertise and attract people towards SFI are the ways to fulfill that commitment.
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The first thing is to understand that SFI is not a pass time activity. Rather it deserve to be treated seriously if we want to succeed.

It is like any other business venture. It needs our time, our brain and our heart. If some one opens a grocery shop, he or she needs to be there every day, invest money by filling the shelves with the items for sale, use ideas to advertise it in the community. Same is the situation here. An affiliate who signs up for SFI makes a commitment that he/she
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