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What is your experience or your opinion about running contests (and providing prizes) to motivate your PSAs?

351 votes

Francis Oppong, Aff (Colorado, US) 10/9/2012 4:08 pm

Affiliate since: 06/16/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
Running contests,creating rewards and incentives without a doubt is an effective and well tested way to motivate and build your team.However certain Vital points need to be considered.
1.Set it up in a manner that all your team members can participate in the contest for a start.
2.Always update your team periodically on who is in or out of the contest.
3.Ensure the contest is visible to your team members eg in your Group Mailer,include your leadership page link and highlight on that.
4.Always
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How can I get my downline members to understand SFI and what to do?

349 votes

Francis Oppong, Aff (Colorado, US) 10/24/2012 2:55 pm

Affiliate since: 06/16/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
SFI is a very simple business but majority of our downline get so overwhelmed with what they see.A lot feel its time consuming when you have to read too much material.Others perceive it as too slow in making any serious money so they lose interest.
It is always best to stick with the basics. Explain to your downline in clear everyday language so that even a newbie can understand how they can get the most out of SFI.
Three key words:1.Sponsoring 2.Refering 3.Duplicating
Sponsoring
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How do I present the SFI/TC opportunity to a prospect without "overselling" it and turning them off?

343 votes

Francis Oppong, Aff (Colorado, US) 1/4/2013 6:08 pm

Affiliate since: 06/16/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
If you've expertise in your market and know your target,tap into your insider knowledge at SFI.You have to be tactical on dealing with people wisely.Explore what motivates them.

Lots of times prospective leads don't know about SFI/TC,or can't tell the difference between SFI and others. It's your job to 'target' areas you've identified – even if you have rivalry.
With warm marketing/one on one recruiting,It's a fact: people are pulled to self-confident individuals.Choose words that
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What do you feel are the 3 biggest keys to success with SFI?

311 votes

Francis Oppong, Aff (Colorado, US) 10/15/2012 3:04 pm

Affiliate since: 06/16/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
Success with SFI can be defined by these 3 biggest keys.
1.Training - Focus on reading and learning through the LaunchPad lessons day in and day out.Never hesitate to contact your sponsor/upline for help and support.Its important to always stay connected.Listen,observe,be curious and ask questions.The FORUM provides wealth of information.IAHBE membership gives you an added advantage providing the needed tools to support your SFI training.

2.Work - Nothing comes easily.You need to
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What's the best way to get new affiliates going on doing their daily tasks on a regular basis?

311 votes

Francis Oppong, Aff (Colorado, US) 12/14/2012 8:47 pm

Affiliate since: 06/16/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
You have to be a Beneficial Role Model to positively influence your new affiliates.
They all come from different backgrounds,different levels of commitment so you need to be patient,broadcast the SFI word and make it something good.What you extend into your new affiliates will return.
Make your welcome words irresistible,bend your words in a beneficial way and be thoughtful.You should pay attention to the initial challenges they might face with all the info they are surrounded with.
Attempt
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How should you advise your downline--who have never run a business before--how to proceed with advertising?

308 votes

Francis Oppong, Aff (Colorado, US) 10/26/2012 1:06 pm

Affiliate since: 06/16/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
Advertising gateways could be so frustrating for a newbie especially if there is lack of financial resource.
Depending on your inexperienced downline's budget whether he/she can plug straight into paid advert,they can start off with local one-on-one recruitment and referals.
Charity they say begins at home.They can also start with warm marketing promoting their gateways to family,friends and co-workers if possible.
This actually begins to build a momentum and confidence for them to
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What's the best incentive to offer new affiliates?

308 votes

Francis Oppong, Aff (Colorado, US) 1/11/2013 7:43 pm

Affiliate since: 06/16/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
This is a great Question!
The Best Incentive to offer new affiliates should be;

1.Lead The Way - First ask yourself 'How can you positively influence a new affiliate?
Lead by example. Behave the way you want them to act. Treat them the way you want to be cared for.Set a beneficial example doing the right things as a Sponsor.Consider what you're doing and how it will affect others. Make beneficial decision that may be passed on to your team.Your Welcome message and guidance should
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What is the best way to get new affiliates to focus on the E365 competition?

308 votes

Francis Oppong, Aff (Colorado, US) 12/19/2012 1:29 pm

Affiliate since: 06/16/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
New Affiliates most of the time get confused with the E365 Competition.
1.It is important to explain to them the Green Line on the E365 Leaderboard displaying the MEDIAN number of VersaPoints scored by all the members of their class to date who are in the contest.
2.The benefit of staying above the green line,advancing the first five rounds and winning more prizes by the end of the round.(25MRP,50MRP,100VP,200VP,300VP)in respective rounds.The prizes get bigger each round plus bonus prizes.
3.Guide
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What makes SFI better than other Internet-based income opportunities?

307 votes

Francis Oppong, Aff (Colorado, US) 10/16/2012 3:15 pm

Affiliate since: 06/16/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
If you go online and pay attention to details to really know how established an online company really is,then you certainly do not need a soothsayer to tell you;
1.SFI was created to allow anyone with a computer and Internet access the opportunity to tap into the worldwide of e-commerce revolution transacting and generating e-commerce internationally.
Its the deciding factor for most serious Internet Marketers because they look to establish themselves with a proven entity producing the
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What is the best way to help my affiliates who can't afford to purchase anything?

292 votes

Francis Oppong, Aff (Colorado, US) 12/2/2012 3:18 pm

Affiliate since: 06/16/2012, Power Rank: 99999999
First of all,we need to clarify the fact that SFI do not require affiliates to purchase anything.Investing in the business is as normal as any other business out there.
Affiliates with little or no money should start by getting familiar with how the Program works learning the SFI Basics and LaunchPad Lessons.
You as a sponsor should motivate and advice them to read Gery Carsons "Rules of Success"
Once they are well equipped with all the information,then they can follow steps
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