Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74

When I joined SFI, most of the things we now have on this site didn't exist. There was a "store" with a few products. The magazine Rack was added that year. The most important thing I learned was that patience and persistence was the key. Patience with people and how to work with them is a very important key. It just takes time.

Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74

I'm not sure if I would do anything differently. When I started in SFI, there were no games, few products, no ECAs, no auctions, and many other things. The only thing I probably would do differently is log in every day and give my full attention to this business. I was attracted to other ventures at times and did not give my full attention to SFI. I remember one month when I didn't get my commission because I did not log in that month. There are really so many incentives here that I really don't want to miss out on any day, because it is my business, but also it is like a game I play, to see how far I can go each day and each month and to watch the numbers on my goals move up or down, depending on the type of goal. It's really a lot of fun to run this business, and it really helps people as well.


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I'm not sure if I would do anything differently. When I started in SFI, there were no games, few products, no ECAs, no auctions, and many other things. The only thing I probably would do differently is log in every day and give my full attention to this business. I was attracted to other ventures at times and did not give my full attention to SFI. I remember one month when I didn't get my commission because I did not log in that month. There are really so many incentives here that I really don't
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Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74

There are no two people in the world; everyone is unique. Because of this, and because each person has skills and talents that are also unique, peple make progress at different speeds. Just as people grow physically and mentally at different rates, depending on environmental, genetic and many other factors, the same is true for those progressing in SFI. Some have many resources, others do not have many, or think they don't. Some have special talents and some have learned already through prior experience. Some learn very quickly, while others must take time to absorb information and understand it.

We have to learn to be patient with those who are slower in learning or who perhaps have language barriers. I know, because I have to struggle with impatience and language barriers. So, if I'm still learning how to deal with people and I'm still learning new things, that means we all should be, because we all are human and must deal with our humanity.

I hope this encourages you.
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There are no two people in the world; everyone is unique. Because of this, and because each person has skills and talents that are also unique, peple make progress at different speeds. Just as people grow physically and mentally at different rates, depending on environmental, genetic and many other factors, the same is true for those progressing in SFI. Some have many resources, others do not have many, or think they don't. Some have special talents and some have learned already through prior
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Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74

Everyone has to learn how to deal with this, not only in business but in everyday life. I've had to learn this in every network marketing business and in every endeavor, including my Christian life.

Jesus put it this way. He said that whoever received Him received the One who sent Him, and whoever rejected Him rejected the One who sent Him.

When a person rejects this, he is not rejecting you. He is rejecting the idea or the concept. So you smile and try to understand and pray and walk on and keep telling others, just as you talk about your faith to others. Just know that there will be those who will be gems in this and will receive.

Please, by all means, be kind and friendly to people, no matter what they decide. It never works to show unkindness or to try to force or coerce a person into anything. It only hurts relationships and the people involved, including yourself.


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Everyone has to learn how to deal with this, not only in business but in everyday life. I've had to learn this in every network marketing business and in every endeavor, including my Christian life.

Jesus put it this way. He said that whoever received Him received the One who sent Him, and whoever rejected Him rejected the One who sent Him.

When a person rejects this, he is not rejecting you. He is rejecting the idea or the concept. So you smile and try to understand
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Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74

I believe both methods of distributing gift cards are effective. However, I prefer the offline method. That is easier for me. You, however, may find that the online method works best for you. You might find that both work just as well for you. It really is a matter of preference. Try both and see what happens! Do whatever seems best. You never know who you may reach.

Enjoy using this valuable tool. It is one of the most valuable tools ever created here.

Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74

When an affiliate first joins, you use your welcome message to refer him/her to, "The Essence of SFI," Basics and Launchpad. You then must be sure that you are duplicating as well, so that affiliates can see, from your badges and your Leadership Page, that you are duplicating. SFI has provided all the tools for learning how to work this business. Keep referring to those tools and use your weekly letters and your Stream Posts to explain what is written, when necessary. Encourage, but never threaten or force. Just show them with your actions and explain to them how to use the tools if they get confused. It all works.
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When an affiliate first joins, you use your welcome message to refer him/her to, "The Essence of SFI," Basics and Launchpad. You then must be sure that you are duplicating as well, so that affiliates can see, from your badges and your Leadership Page, that you are duplicating. SFI has provided all the tools for learning how to work this business. Keep referring to those tools and use your weekly letters and your Stream Posts to explain what is written, when necessary. Encourage, but
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Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74

The best game is the one you understand and have the most fun with and can play as often as you like. It really depends on your knowledge and understanding of the subjects in those games or whether you are proficient in English in some of those games.

I do try to play in as many of these games as possible. Even though one of them is not as accessible as I would like and I get knocked out all the time, I still win VP and MRP. That is the reason why I say that it depends on each person's ability, knowledge, understanding and just the desire to have fun.

Keep having fun playing these games!


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The best game is the one you understand and have the most fun with and can play as often as you like. It really depends on your knowledge and understanding of the subjects in those games or whether you are proficient in English in some of those games.

I do try to play in as many of these games as possible. Even though one of them is not as accessible as I would like and I get knocked out all the time, I still win VP and MRP. That is the reason why I say that it depends on each person's
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Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74

The best way to submit Ask SC answers is:

1. Be sure you are knowledgeable in the English language to write your answer, or use a translator to help you.

2. Make sure spelling and grammar are correct.

3. Stay focused on the answer you are writing.

4. Use examples, where possible, to show how you have done a job or life principles that may help a person see how your idea applies to his/her business.

5. Folow all the rules for submitting your answer.

6. Taike your time, If you must, write your answer in a word processor program and copy and paste your answer into the correct field. You don't want to lose your work.

7. Be sure that all terms dealing with SFI and TripleClicks are spelled correctly and that you don't use all caps for anything else than what is written in SFI terms. You're not shouting at an affiliate.

8. Show kindness when answering questions. There's no such thing as a stupid question or a stupid answer. Be gentle with new and older affiliates alike.

May this help you in all your submissions in Ask SC, your communications with your team each week and the Stream and your Forum submissions.
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The best way to submit Ask SC answers is:

1. Be sure you are knowledgeable in the English language to write your answer, or use a translator to help you.

2. Make sure spelling and grammar are correct.

3. Stay focused on the answer you are writing.

4. Use examples, where possible, to show how you have done a job or life principles that may help a person see how your idea applies to his/her business.

5. Folow all the rules for submitting
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Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74

If you look at other affiliate programs, you will find that they ask for money up front to become an affiliate and to purchase items to keep your business running. They also require a fee for renewal each year. None of these requirements are present in SFI.

Many affiliate programs require payment for training. SFI does not. Training materials are free.

Almost all affiliate programs pay the most money to those at the very top, and some people get paid very little for doing recruitment or sponsoring affiliates or purchasing many items or large items to gain any income. Then there may be only one or two streams of income, and they are very limited. SFI has a very unusual compensation plan with multiple streams of income and a pool that pays out money to its affiliates all over the world.

Some programs have so many levels of achievement to reach, like diamond, double diamond, silver, gold, and many others mixed in, and it's so complicated that you wonder how to memorize it all. SFI has six levels: Affiliate, Executive affiliate, Bronze Team Leader, Silver Team Leader, Gold Team Leader and Platinum Team Leader, with a simple VP number structure.

Some affiliate programs only allow you to build on one group of affiliates, adding below in one column or a few affiliates deep in many columns where you get paid. In SFI, you can build as wide and as deep as you can. You can also reassign affiliates who are movers to some of your other affiliates in your first generation who are movers so you can help them grow. Also, there is no other program that I know of that has advertising co-ops to help affiliates duplicate their affiliate growth and customer base.

Here's another thought. Where do you have so much fun gaining VP by using TCredits at auctions and playing games? I haven't found anything like what is here in SFI!

May this encourage you to continue working with us and helping our great team! I look forward to seeing you at the top.
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If you look at other affiliate programs, you will find that they ask for money up front to become an affiliate and to purchase items to keep your business running. They also require a fee for renewal each year. None of these requirements are present in SFI.

Many affiliate programs require payment for training. SFI does not. Training materials are free.

Almost all affiliate programs pay the most money to those at the very top, and some people get paid very little for
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Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74

I believe the answer is in your question. You used the word, "aledgedly." This means that other companies will try to tell you that their business models are very similar to SFI's model. Are they really? Have you looked at them carefully? Do you really see anything similar to what SFI offers? Do these companies offer entrance into their program without cost? Do they hagve advertising co-ops to help you gain new affiliates and customers? Do they offer gift cards like the ones we offer? Is the training free? Is the compensation plan any company offers simple and fair? Is there a chance to have fun while running a business in any of the other programs out there? is payment made to all affiliates who really care to work the business? Is there a wide range of products, and are there affiliates who sell their products in a store like ours? If any or all of the answers to these questions are in the affirmative, then consider what you should do. If, however, you see that there's nothing like this program out there, then you know you have made the right choice. It is your decision whether you should continue working with us or if you should try something else.

I used to bounce around with other programs, even though I stayed with SFI. My focus was not right. I didn't succeed with any of them, including SFI. I have come to the conclusion that staying focused on one main thing with a specific goal in mind is where I should be. I hope you come to the same conclusion in whatever direction you take.
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I believe the answer is in your question. You used the word, "aledgedly." This means that other companies will try to tell you that their business models are very similar to SFI's model. Are they really? Have you looked at them carefully? Do you really see anything similar to what SFI offers? Do these companies offer entrance into their program without cost? Do they hagve advertising co-ops to help you gain new affiliates and customers? Do they offer gift cards like the ones we
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