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How do I convince someone to try SFI when they've had bad experiences previously with online businesses?

3412 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 5/12/2014 7:20 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
Hello Natasa,

In reality Natasa, what we perceive as "CONVINCING" someone to do something, is actually that person's "ACCEPTANCE" of what we have to offer. Meaning, if someone isn't interested in, or feel he/she is in no position to accept, it's fair to say we won't be getting a sign-up (or sale) from that person.

Therefore, your main focus should be to understand exactly what you are offering, then present to them in a positive and convincing fashion. You're
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What makes you persevere with SFI and not quit?

3379 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 7/24/2014 6:19 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
Hello Teresa,

For me, it's mainly about not giving up on my desire for financial independence. You see, I've given up befeore, and I refuse to allow it to happen again. Besides, it's not difficult to persevere with SFI. You only have to examine the true nature of SFI's Marketing Group Affiliate Program to understand the 'true' benefits of it. It make persevering that much easier.

Just think of it this way. Imagine starting something from scratch, like we all do when we join
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Which is more effective--distributing TCards online or in person?

3274 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 7/22/2014 5:34 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
Hello Marty,

I've read several answers to your question, "Which is more effective--distributing TC gift cards online or in person?" and believe most of those answers center more around "difficulty" than on the question itself, which relates to "effectiveness!"

In my opinion, it all boils down to how much you know and understand about TripleClicks and the benefits your potential customers can receive by purchasing their products from you online.
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Why is it important to have team members to take on leadership roles?

3164 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 1/1/2015 8:10 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
Hello Alvin,

To answer you question, think of it as being a prerequisite to getting people (in this case your downline) to do what you are doing. If you are an EA, then you'd at least want your downline members to strive for the rank of EA.

As an EA, you'll need to know and understand the business as much as you can. One of your roles as a team member would, then, be to elevate everyone below you to a higher level of commitment for obvious reasons -- namely, in order to get
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If you could completely start over with SFI today, knowing what you know now, what would you do differently?

3157 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 7/28/2014 8:51 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
Good Day Manuella!

You've brought up a question I'm sure many of us have asked ourselves at some time. For me, it comes down to passing up this opportunity in 2000. So, to begin with, the first thing I would do differently is not pass up on SFI.

2. Log on everyday (which I do now) to earn as many VP as possible, while learning as much as I can at the same time.

3. Be more dedicated to the business right from the start. Advertise and promote SFI more productively,
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How do you get new PSAs to commit to SFI?

3087 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 1/1/2015 7:54 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
Hi Natalee,

Unfortunately, I have found no way of getting PSAs to commit to SFI, nor CSAs for that matter. Their commitment can only come by way of wanting to commit to this business. Try as we may, if they aren't ready to work the business on a daily basis, understand that to achieve success takes time, effort and patience on their part, and that SFI is, indeed, a real business, we'll simply have to put up with their inactivity for as long as it takes them to.

You, me and all
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How does one support a new affiliate from the second month in gaining needed VersaPoints if he/she does not have any funds?

2655 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 9/23/2013 6:26 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
Hello Abraham Mascarenhas,

Your question is very important, because it beats home an important fact (daily logons)!

It's clear, every affiliate should be able to accumulate at least 11 Versa Points per day in a 30-day period, provided, of course, they logon to their Affiliate Homepage every day. That means 330 VP just for accomplishing their "red tabs" assignments (i. e. To-Do List, Tips, etc.). Additionally, every week, the affiliate will gain an extra VP for "STREAMS"
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What is the best way of encouraging affiliates who have become dormant to become active again?

977 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 5/25/2013 8:45 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
This is a very good question. One I used to ask myself over and over again. So, I tried to put myself in their shoes, and I did, by remembering what it was like for me after my first few months with SFI.

I wanted overnight success, and when I didn't get it, I became discouraged. I kept on searching for other online opportunities that would give me the overnight success I so desperately craved for. Once I found out for myself that there was no such thing as overnight success, online or
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What is the most important benefit, besides money, you have gained from being in SFI?

11 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 9/27/2012 6:54 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
As a former military man, I know what it's like to be away from family and friends for long periods of time. After struggling through many dissatisfying jobs, I know what it's like to be at the mercy of someone else. The most important benefit I've gained from being a part of SFI is 'three-fold' - (1) I get to spend more time with family and friends; (2) I'm my own boss, working from my home in my own business; and (3) I can travel the world making new friends without ever leaving my home. Man,
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How can I motivate my friends to join SFI?

7 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 8/15/2012 2:21 pm

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
First, understand that motivation doesn't grow on trees. You're either willing or unwilling to be motivated. I learned this in my former years in the Marine Corps. You can explain SFI to a thousand people, each will have a different reason for either accepting or rejecting the opportunity. Motivation begins and ends from within a person. Know your friends (even family). Are they individuals desiring to change their present position in life, or are they individuals who are satisfied and disinterested
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