What do successful Leaders in SFI know and do?
Goran Stokic, Aff (Bosnia And Herzegovina)
11/17/2013 1:54 pm
Affiliate since: 09/17/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Being a leader in SFI is not that different from other organizations but it has some specifics of its own.
Firstly, leaders have to lead by example. One of my colleagues said: One single action worth thousand persuasions. People copy the behavior of good leaders.
Leaders need to have integrity. Ruin it once and you will have difficulties to earn the trust back.
Leaders need to have knowledge but since it is difficult to know everything, good leaders are not ashamed of saying: I do not know. Good leaders won’t lie but they will do their best to find the answer.
Good leaders need to be empathic. They need to be able to “put themselves into other people’s shoes”. Because they were in the same position once and they should not forget how confusing and overwhelming it seemed at the beginning.
Good leader will assist you but will not do your job because it will not help you in developing your own skills and furthermore your own leadership.
Some would say that leaders are born and others would say that leadership can be learned. But that is a whole new subject. Maybe the truth is somewhere in between.
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Being a leader in SFI is not that different from other organizations but it has some specifics of its own.
Firstly, leaders have to lead by example. One of my colleagues said: One single action worth thousand persuasions. People copy the behavior of good leaders.
Leaders need to have integrity. Ruin it once and you will have difficulties to earn the trust back.
Leaders need to have knowledge but since it is difficult to know everything, good leaders are not ashamed of
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Many affiliates seem only interested in the Daily To-Do list. How can I motivate them to do other activities?
Goran Stokic, Aff (Bosnia And Herzegovina)
1/18/2015 4:43 am
Affiliate since: 09/17/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
You say they “seem only interested” in the Daily To-Do list?
I believe the first thing you should do is to contact them directly and point them out to VP Ledger and other actions. Maybe they are interested but not aware of other opportunities and possibilities.
Check their respective VP Ledgers and remind them of particular VP they haven’t used. Of course, be gentle, because you are not their boss. Say something like: "Hi, I have just noticed that you that you haven’t checked your TConnect this week. Deadline is Sunday so do not let those VP go to waste. It’s just a click away."
And of course you have to lead by example, so they can copy your efforts.
Send constant reminders via Stream or Genealogy mailer so they are up to date.
Of course you can even organize some incentives on your Leadership page.
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You say they “seem only interested” in the Daily To-Do list?
I believe the first thing you should do is to contact them directly and point them out to VP Ledger and other actions. Maybe they are interested but not aware of other opportunities and possibilities.
Check their respective VP Ledgers and remind them of particular VP they haven’t used. Of course, be gentle, because you are not their boss. Say something like: "Hi, I have just noticed that you that you haven’t
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How can I get my affiliates active with TripleClicks?
Goran Stokic, Aff (Bosnia And Herzegovina)
12/2/2013 2:16 pm
Affiliate since: 09/17/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Firstly in order to be meaningfully active they should understand what TripleClicks is and the relashionship SFI-TripleClicks. Launchpad is sufficient for that.
Furthermore:
1. Make them consider TripleClicks as their own store.
2. Explain them that compared to other online stores, here everyone is in win-win situation. TripleClicks sells goods and earn money, affiliates get Direct Commissions, affiliates purchasing get desired goods and benefits (in a form of action VPs) in return. Expand that on PRMs and Co-sponsored commissions.
3. Refer them to read and understand the ECA concept.
4. Point them out importance of TTime and how to utilize T Credits they get for free.
5. Highlight the marketing benefits of W3 and prizes they can get. Monthly credits and MRPs + you are eligible for 250$ cash prize.
6. Teach them how to use MRPs to purchase T Credits and get 102VPs for each purchased T Credit. Sometimes it helps to sustain your status.
7. Auctions - where they can get iPad for a couple of USD?
8. Pick the price contest- for a single T Credit you can get 100TC Credits.
These arguments were enough for me to get active with TripleClicks.
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Firstly in order to be meaningfully active they should understand what TripleClicks is and the relashionship SFI-TripleClicks. Launchpad is sufficient for that.
Furthermore:
1. Make them consider TripleClicks as their own store.
2. Explain them that compared to other online stores, here everyone is in win-win situation. TripleClicks sells goods and earn money, affiliates get Direct Commissions, affiliates purchasing get desired goods and benefits (in a form of action VPs) in return.
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How can we get across to our affiliates that investing minor (at least) amounts of money into SFI is smart?
Goran Stokic, Aff (Bosnia And Herzegovina)
12/2/2013 2:33 pm
Affiliate since: 09/17/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Well, every business needs investment. SFI has created a concept where basically you have time to learn and even earn without financial investment. If you build a team soon enough you can sustain your status and still live without financial investment. But, is that called business then? How much you earn that way?
But to be more specific:
1. I let my affiliates figure that by themselves..after all it is their business and it is their call..not mine. I made my decisions and I act accordingly.
2. I try to lead by example. It would be strange asking someone to invest money and you yourself are not doing it. Your motives would be questioned.
3. Show them earnings calculator and let them understand power of duplication.
4. After having them understood and apply power of duplication make them understand the benefits of becoming a Team Leader.
5. If they get to the point No.4 of this list I believe you will not have to persuade them at all at that stage of their development.
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Well, every business needs investment. SFI has created a concept where basically you have time to learn and even earn without financial investment. If you build a team soon enough you can sustain your status and still live without financial investment. But, is that called business then? How much you earn that way?
But to be more specific:
1. I let my affiliates figure that by themselves..after all it is their business and it is their call..not mine. I made my decisions and I act accordingly.
2.
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When you initiate an online chat with a new PSA, what should you discuss?
Goran Stokic, Aff (Bosnia And Herzegovina)
9/5/2014 4:30 pm
Affiliate since: 09/17/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
In my opinion you should not "attack" your newly registered affiliate with chat immediately.
You can send them Team mail to let them know that there is a chat option. Let them know how it works and that they contact you whenever they see a yellow "cloud".
Many people will just leave when in the first minutes of their registration and while they are trying to find their way to understand everything, they hear a chime and someone wants to talk to them...many just are not ready.
After that..when trust has been built, chat is the best option to discuss SFI matters.
Regards
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In my opinion you should not "attack" your newly registered affiliate with chat immediately.
You can send them Team mail to let them know that there is a chat option. Let them know how it works and that they contact you whenever they see a yellow "cloud".
Many people will just leave when in the first minutes of their registration and while they are trying to find their way to understand everything, they hear a chime and someone wants to talk to them...many just are not
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How do you learn to write effective ads if you have never written any ads before?
Goran Stokic, Aff (Bosnia And Herzegovina)
6/6/2014 3:46 pm
Affiliate since: 09/17/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
I might be completely wrong but I am ready to be voted NO here.
There are many questions about writing ads but there is one important thing with writing ads here which affiliates do even before becoming Team Leaders.
I will just refer to the Rules and policies:
25. Affiliate shall follow SFI advertising guidelines and agrees not to misrepresent SFI products or services. Affiliate agrees to use only SFI-approved ads. However, if you are a Team Leader, you may submit your own ads for SFI's approval. They must be approved, however, before you can publish them.
So, you can write your own ads only when TL and after approval.
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I might be completely wrong but I am ready to be voted NO here.
There are many questions about writing ads but there is one important thing with writing ads here which affiliates do even before becoming Team Leaders.
I will just refer to the Rules and policies:
25. Affiliate shall follow SFI advertising guidelines and agrees not to misrepresent SFI products or services. Affiliate agrees to use only SFI-approved ads. However, if you are a Team Leader, you may submit your own ads
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Above all else, what is the ONE THING that has made the difference for you in succeeding with SFI?
Goran Stokic, Aff (Bosnia And Herzegovina)
12/3/2013 4:12 pm
Affiliate since: 09/17/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Personally it still may be early to state that I have succeeded in SFI. I am relatively fresh BTL. But ASK SC gives opportunity from EA2 above to answer questions here. Can EA2 in his/her second month answer this question properly...that is another story.
But to answer your question..
I consider myself as a pure realist. I appreciate politeness and curtoasy but I believe only to facts. I analyze everything and the structure of this business is clear. There is no hidden agendas and tricks. Everything is TRANSPARENT (answer to your question) and I am clear what I need to do to succeed.
And as in any business, who can guarantee you anything after all? It is a mixture of critical thinking, a bit of knowledge, sound planning, a bit of risk, a dose of investment and a share of luck. Now, synchronizing all aforementioned is a winning combination.
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Personally it still may be early to state that I have succeeded in SFI. I am relatively fresh BTL. But ASK SC gives opportunity from EA2 above to answer questions here. Can EA2 in his/her second month answer this question properly...that is another story.
But to answer your question..
I consider myself as a pure realist. I appreciate politeness and curtoasy but I believe only to facts. I analyze everything and the structure of this business is clear. There is no hidden agendas and tricks.
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Why is it important to have a good SFI account photo? And what makes a good photo?
Goran Stokic, Aff (Bosnia And Herzegovina)
2/21/2014 4:34 pm
Affiliate since: 09/17/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Probably marketing experts would be able to provide a good advice how a good photo should look like but here is what it means to me in SFI..
I do not care if you wear an expensive suit...that does not mean much to me here.
Looking into a camera would be nice...
You do not have to smile ecstatically...I am not going to trust you more because of it.
On the other side even if you look serious...again I am not going to trust you more because of it.
Along with your photo I will see your badges and that will be a proof for me that you are doing the real business...whether I liked your photo or not.
I could be completely wrong but that is how I see it. Votes will show.
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Probably marketing experts would be able to provide a good advice how a good photo should look like but here is what it means to me in SFI..
I do not care if you wear an expensive suit...that does not mean much to me here.
Looking into a camera would be nice...
You do not have to smile ecstatically...I am not going to trust you more because of it.
On the other side even if you look serious...again I am not going to trust you more because of it.
Along with your
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Is SFI good for students (18 or older)? Why or why not?
Goran Stokic, Aff (Bosnia And Herzegovina)
4/16/2014 7:20 am
Affiliate since: 09/17/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Why it is good:
1. Long term investment for future
2. Residual income to support them in their studies
3. They have available a vast pool of resources here in SFI which can help them, especially if they study business or management.
4. That age category is quite handy with computers so they would progress easily
5. They are networking easily so they have better chances to build their teams
What could not be good:
1. SFI requires time and commitment which can be a burden for a student who needs to study
2. In terms of financial investments students might struggle if they do not earn
These were just my quick thoughts.
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Why it is good:
1. Long term investment for future
2. Residual income to support them in their studies
3. They have available a vast pool of resources here in SFI which can help them, especially if they study business or management.
4. That age category is quite handy with computers so they would progress easily
5. They are networking easily so they have better chances to build their teams
What could not be good:
1. SFI requires time and commitment which can
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How often should I communicate with my Sponsor and Co-Sponsor?
Goran Stokic, Aff (Bosnia And Herzegovina)
2/1/2014 11:54 am
Affiliate since: 09/17/2013, Power Rank: 99999999
Dear Abraham
Speaking as a sponsor myself I would be more than happy to get contacted by my PSAs and CSAs every time they need help..be it every day or once per week.
Sometimes I am being asked something what could have been read or what I told them to read. That is OK when you have new affiliates and they still do not know how to navigate and find things on SFI pages.
Also I appreciate if PSA/CSA is asking for clarification of something he/she has read and did not understand.
However, if PSA/CSA is constantly asking questions which they could read tells me a lot about that PSA/CSA. If one thinks that without putting any effort in reading and learning can build a successful business I think is making a terrible mistake.
I would make a parallel with education here...Teachers teach but students still have to open the books to get A grades.
Regards
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Dear Abraham
Speaking as a sponsor myself I would be more than happy to get contacted by my PSAs and CSAs every time they need help..be it every day or once per week.
Sometimes I am being asked something what could have been read or what I told them to read. That is OK when you have new affiliates and they still do not know how to navigate and find things on SFI pages.
Also I appreciate if PSA/CSA is asking for clarification of something he/she has read and did not understand.
However,
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