Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

When I was a new affiliate here in SFI the first goal of mine was to learn as much as I could and become an EA as soon as I could. At that stage I could care less about advertising.

There are a lot of “free” advertising sites and methods that a new affiliate can use without making an investment.

Building good work habits with logging in daily and doing the needed actions is more important than trying to encourage them into advertising. Once an affiliate has settled in to a good work habit then it would be time to get them involved in advertising.

I think it is always important to guide your teammates into working “free” sites for advertising and have them invest in an S-Builder unit for new affiliates while they are learning to place ads that get results.

Remember if your teaching methods are easy to replicate then your teammates will duplicate what you are doing. That is the name of the game duplication, if it is too hard for them to follow right from the start then they will up-root and leave.

Some worry about “information overload” without paying attention to “task overload” at the same time. Ease your affiliates into EA mode first then guide them into advertising when they start asking you about it.

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When I was a new affiliate here in SFI the first goal of mine was to learn as much as I could and become an EA as soon as I could. At that stage I could care less about advertising.

There are a lot of “free” advertising sites and methods that a new affiliate can use without making an investment.

Building good work habits with logging in daily and doing the needed actions is more important than trying to encourage them into advertising. Once an
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Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

Identifying shills that an affiliate may have to become stars can be done by carefully monitoring their daily activities.

Watching their VP ledger on a daily bases will help you see the skills that your affiliate has. Are they doing more than required each day? Are they gaining sales VP without you suggesting to them to purchase products?

Knowing their VP ledger will help you guide your affiliate to being a star in SFI. You will easily recognize who is a star because they will be found in your movers list.

Another good sign to take notice of is; if your PSA (Personally Sponsored Affiliate) answering any of your emails or replying on your stream post? If they are then you probably found someone who is going to be around awhile.

Also pay attention to the questions they are asking you. If they are asking questions that are found in the basic start up then you will know that they are not reading careful enough to understand what is needed. Or there can be a language problem that needs some attention by you to help translate information for them.

If your PSA is using the forum – read their questions or answers, this will help you in being able to understand the things you PSA is needing or how far advanced they are by reading their good answers.

Remember most of the “Diamonds” that we find will start out as a lump of coal. So do not overlook anyone if they do not match up to being a “star.” There are many stars in SFI that took a while for their light to shine bright enough for their sponsor to see it.

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Identifying shills that an affiliate may have to become stars can be done by carefully monitoring their daily activities.

Watching their VP ledger on a daily bases will help you see the skills that your affiliate has. Are they doing more than required each day? Are they gaining sales VP without you suggesting to them to purchase products?

Knowing their VP ledger will help you guide your affiliate to being a star in SFI. You will easily recognize who is
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Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

The proper use to get the most from your MRP is based on what you are needing at the time.

I save my MRP until I have enough to purchase items that I normally could not afford to ad to my SO (Standing Order).

When I have enough MRP accumulated to purchase a unit of S-Builder or PSAs to Go I would use my MRP to purchase them. This way my earned MRP is working to build up my business with new affiliates.

Anyway that the MRP can be used to enhance the growth of your business is the best use of your free MRP.

Any time you can take something free (like MRPs) and turn them into a business building activity is a multiple win situation.

Make those MRP rewards work for you - and in the long run you will benefit the most through their use.

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The proper use to get the most from your MRP is based on what you are needing at the time.

I save my MRP until I have enough to purchase items that I normally could not afford to ad to my SO (Standing Order).

When I have enough MRP accumulated to purchase a unit of S-Builder or PSAs to Go I would use my MRP to purchase them. This way my earned MRP is working to build up my business with new affiliates.

Anyway that the MRP can be used to enhance
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Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

When I first started in SFI I really got excited with the fact that a new PSA (Personally Sponsored Affiliate) or CSA (Co-sponsored Sponsored Affiliate) started earning VP right away. And I really got excited if they became a fast-track 1.0 on the first day.

Well I soon learned many affiliates will enter SFI and TripleClicks, make a bunch of VP and then leave after a day or two.

So the Fast-Track 1.0 and the earning of VP are not reliable signs that a certain person will or will not work their SFI and TripleClicks home business.

Then I received my first affiliate that filled out a commitment form. Wow! I really thought I had received a go-getter. Again that proved out to be an un-reliable way of knowing whether or not the affiliate in question would be a builder.

For me to know that a certain PSA or CSA is someone who wants to build their SFI and TripleClicks business is an affiliate:

A. Logs in every day (or bare minimum 5 days a week).
B. That is still active after the second month.
C. Has made a purchase during their first two months and/or has set up a SO (Standing Order).

The above listed actions were what I was looking for to show that the new affiliate is at least trying to build a business.

Now with the advent of our new Fast-Track 2.0 everything has changed. There will be no guessing about it. I will now be encouraging new affiliates to join the Fast-Track system and those who participate will be a good sign that the affiliate is there to stay for a while and will gain my full support and help.

Those who do not engage in the Fast-Track system will still have to prove their desire to build a home business by following the 3 points I listed above. If I see their actions are those of someone who is serious about building their home business they too will gain my full support and help.

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When I first started in SFI I really got excited with the fact that a new PSA (Personally Sponsored Affiliate) or CSA (Co-sponsored Sponsored Affiliate) started earning VP right away. And I really got excited if they became a fast-track 1.0 on the first day.

Well I soon learned many affiliates will enter SFI and TripleClicks, make a bunch of VP and then leave after a day or two.

So the Fast-Track 1.0 and the earning of VP are not reliable signs that a certain
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Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

That is a good question to ask and many affiliates will be looking for the answers that are shared.

You cannot go wrong by promoting the ECA program to any business owner whether they are on the Internet or not.

The ECA program that is with TripleClicks is one of the best programs on the market and somewhat cheaper than other platforms.

1. The business owners who join the ECA program do not need a website hosted because TripleClicks does that for them on their ECA page.

2. The business owner has their products listed on a global network reaching many more countries than they could do on their own.

3. The transactions of payment for products is handled by TripleClicks this eliminates a lot of book work for the business owner.

4. The business owner only needs to keep a good record of their customers and make sure that their customer orders are shipped as soon as possible.

5. No long waits to get paid. When TripleClicks receives the notice that the product was shipped then the business owner gets paid that day.

I have listed only a few reasons that we should be promoting the TripleClicks ECA program to business owners those who are already on line with an Internet presence and those who are not.

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That is a good question to ask and many affiliates will be looking for the answers that are shared.

You cannot go wrong by promoting the ECA program to any business owner whether they are on the Internet or not.

The ECA program that is with TripleClicks is one of the best programs on the market and somewhat cheaper than other platforms.

1. The business owners who join the ECA program do not need a website hosted because TripleClicks does that for
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Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

Your question is a little open ended – what I mean by that is it can be taken two different ways.

Are you asking about questions directed towards information about corporate SFI?
Or are you asking about questions directed on building your SFI business?

SFI has provided their affiliates free training (information) that can be obtained from several different avenues.

I have found what I think as the number one place to search for answers about SFI (in general) is to go to the “site map” located. Under the two categories “Reference” and “Support” on the Black bar in your affiliate center scroll the drop-down and click on site map.
Or go to this link: https://www.sfimg.com/Reference/Sitemap

On this page you will find well over 400 links in which you can find just about any solution to questions that can be asked. From this section is where I get all my links to share with my teammates when they ask me questions.

I would like to say that the next best place to acquire answers should be your sponsor and up-line. But many affiliates do not have an active up-line that will help. So I would recommend they go to the forum and search the best category for their question. If no answer fits what they are looking for then start a new thread by asking the forum members for an answer to their question.

Ask SC has over 38,428 answers to 560 different business building questions. Simply select the category you are interested in and click on the “Go” tab, a section will open several pages of answers to related to your category.

To conclude I would like to say that the team leaders should teach their teammates on how to “search” for their answers before going to our A2A friends, Ask SC, and the forum. This would really help in cutting down the number of the same questions being asked over and over again.

When a teammate asks you a question – give the best answer you can and then direct your affiliate to the link where they can read the answer for themselves. Or suggest to your affiliate to go to the link first and if they still have questions then contact you again.

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Your question is a little open ended – what I mean by that is it can be taken two different ways.

Are you asking about questions directed towards information about corporate SFI?
Or are you asking about questions directed on building your SFI business?

SFI has provided their affiliates free training (information) that can be obtained from several different avenues.

I have found what I think as the number one place to search for answers
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Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

Using your PSAs (Personally Sponsored Affiliates) profile to help them get off to a good start is a great idea.

Just in knowing the primary language your PSA speaks is a plus in your favor because your communication with that affiliate will be better understood. And now we can also know the different region of “time” that they live in so our contacting them will be more efficient for the both of you.

Through their profile page you have access to their VP ledger and their To Do list. By carefully studying their ledger you will be able to see their weak areas where they will need help and you can see the areas they are strong in so you can send them recognition Ecards.

When I have a need to communicate with one of my teammates I will first study their VP ledger and profile so I am prepared enough to contact them with what may be important information. I always try to find pertinent information from their profile that will only apply to that affiliate this way your information is seen as personal care towards them.

Knowing the country they live in is also an added feature that can help you in discussing payments to and from SFI and TripleClicks. You can send your teammate information on payment methods for their nation.

Knowing their country will also help you in sharing what products they might purchase for a standing order without having to pay extremely high shipping and import fees.

Taking the time to study your teammates profile and how you can use it in helping them is one of the first priories for being an awesome sponsor.

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Using your PSAs (Personally Sponsored Affiliates) profile to help them get off to a good start is a great idea.

Just in knowing the primary language your PSA speaks is a plus in your favor because your communication with that affiliate will be better understood. And now we can also know the different region of “time” that they live in so our contacting them will be more efficient for the both of you.

Through their profile page you have access to their VP
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Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

I personally check my movers list a couple times a day as the end of the month draws near I find myself checking the movers list up to three or four times a day. To me this is one of the important tools that SFI has provided for the affiliates.

If you know the qualifications for each of the levels from AFF (Affiliate) up to PTL (Platinum),, you can look in your movers list and see who is about to acquire enough VP to re-qualify for their level or if they have enough VP to make the next level.

I have created a small incentive plan that I use my movers list for. When an affiliate whether a PSA (Personal Sponsored Affiliate) or CSA (Co-op Sponsored Affiliate). Obtains a given amount of VP during the month I will send them a $2.00 gift certificate.

Ever week I post the top ten movers on my recognition page which includes the total of their individual VPs. I place them in the order of the highest to the lowest VP totals. I noticed right away an increase in activities among the movers.

To receive their reward they must earn the listed amount of VP that I recorded or get more than that. I also have a second level for my movers to try for.

During the month the movers who obtain EA – EA2 or above automatically get one free share on my new affiliate co-op rotator for the next month. This is awarded to my PSAs and CSAs alike.

By using the system of incentives in relation to your movers list you can watch with excited anticipation as your team mates reach the levels you have set for their rewards.

Last month my top ten movers were rewarded with over 80 new affiliates from the team rotator that they didn’t have to pay for.

This is working for me – I don’t want to say it is the best way because some team leaders may not be able to afford to make the $2.00 payments along with paying for new affiliates and giving them to their movers.

The above incentives can be changed to match a level that you might be able to afford like giving TCredits and/or good reassignments.

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I personally check my movers list a couple times a day as the end of the month draws near I find myself checking the movers list up to three or four times a day. To me this is one of the important tools that SFI has provided for the affiliates.

If you know the qualifications for each of the levels from AFF (Affiliate) up to PTL (Platinum),, you can look in your movers list and see who is about to acquire enough VP to re-qualify for their level or if they have enough
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Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

Giving incentives to your CSAs and PSAs is a good idea – I have been doing that for the last 6 months now.

I have seen a marked increase in overall activity when adding incentives to those teammates who are attempting to build their SFI and TripleClicks business. So it is worth the investment that you as a sponsor will be making.

As to the type of incentive to offer your top teammates will depend on the size of your group and how many of them are achieving the reward-able milestones. What I mean by this is: your incentive program will need a budget that can pay the incentives if everyone within your “incentive program” were to achieve the top spots.

It would be super counter-productive if you did not have the means (fiancés) to follow through with your promises. As an example during my first year I offered an incentive to those who reached a 1,000 VP total during the first half of a month (2-weeks) So many affiliates qualified that when I ran out of fiancés I still had three teammates to reward.

I made sure they were rewarded but it cost me giving up my Bronze Team Leader position for that month.. To top that off the three affiliates who received their rewards 5 days later ended up leaving SFI.

Now as to the rewards (incentives) you give out – would it not make sense to give them something that will help increase their business. This way you win (creates more activity and income) and they win by having help in building their business.

I have used incentives such as Gift Certificates and positions on my rotator for free PSAs with great success. The positions on my rotator brought the greatest activity within the team.

I have given Gift Certificates to purchase Gift Cards so ad incentives so they can gain needed 300 AVP and possibly gain some PRMs. (Personally Referred Members).

In conclusion I would highly suggest using SFI and TripleClicks business building tools and accessories as your gifts and incentives – That will be a win - win combination

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Giving incentives to your CSAs and PSAs is a good idea – I have been doing that for the last 6 months now.

I have seen a marked increase in overall activity when adding incentives to those teammates who are attempting to build their SFI and TripleClicks business. So it is worth the investment that you as a sponsor will be making.

As to the type of incentive to offer your top teammates will depend on the size of your group and how many of them are achieving
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Affiliate since: 05/10/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

I cannot answer this without first declaring that I do not have a regular job for 3 years I was disabled and now I am retired. So the “hours” I spend building my SFI Business cannot be copied unless someone has the same freedom of time as I do.

At the moment most of my time is spent on acquiring new affiliates. This will be my top priority until I have a large active team in my down-lines. I could easily state that at least 50% of my time is spent on marketing for new affiliates.

I use two different times for training – The first one is my personal training – which is accomplished by reading pertinent information pertaining to Internet Marketing and SFI training articles, and forum questions and answers as well as Ask SC questions and answers.
The second time is for the training of my team which is done through blog post and personal contact with affiliates who have asked questions of me during the day.

My communication is a mix through all the other activities that I participate in daily. By using the Stream, my leadership page, Ecards, weekly newsletters and personal contacting using affiliates email address. This takes upwards of 15% of my free time.

My activities with TripleClicks is broken up through; product browsing, ECA visiting, purchasing products – Giving out W3 cards and Gift Cards and advertising for PRMs (Personal Referred Members) and ECAs (E-Commerce Associates)

Marketing – 50%
Personal & affiliate training – 20%
Communication – 15%
TripleClicks activities – 10%
Playing games – 5%

The values above are subject to change due to the variables that pertain to on-line marketing and only represent an approximate value as to the percentage of time used for each activity.

I allocate my time in three different sessions:

1. Somewhere around 2 ½ hours in the morning. On the SFI and TripleClicks site.

2. Approximately 3 hours mid-afternoon. My advertising time for Affiliates, ECAs and PRMs.

3. Another 1 or 2 hours in the evening. Checking movers list and contacting affiliates and other forms of communication with in SFI system.

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I cannot answer this without first declaring that I do not have a regular job for 3 years I was disabled and now I am retired. So the “hours” I spend building my SFI Business cannot be copied unless someone has the same freedom of time as I do.

At the moment most of my time is spent on acquiring new affiliates. This will be my top priority until I have a large active team in my down-lines. I could easily state that at least 50% of my time is spent on marketing for
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