Which countries do you get the most success with your advertising from and why?
Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US)
2/19/2013 4:45 pm
Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
It seems to me that the most success for me has been affiliates from India. They seem to be more active and strive to work well in this. First, I believe that India is a leader in this business, from what I see in the listing of countries. Secondly, they are really striving to live a better life. Where others are complacent after the first few months or even at sign-up, these are really active because they love this and because they really believe this does work. I think we really have to show we care and that we do have a really great business to people who are willing to try something different and who really are desperate to improve their life.
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It seems to me that the most success for me has been affiliates from India. They seem to be more active and strive to work well in this. First, I believe that India is a leader in this business, from what I see in the listing of countries. Secondly, they are really striving to live a better life. Where others are complacent after the first few months or even at sign-up, these are really active because they love this and because they really believe this does work. I think we really have to show
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How can TripleClicks gift certificates be used to boost your SFI business?
Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US)
1/27/2013 2:03 pm
Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
Giving gift certificates helps friends, familly and your affiliates/team see what's at TripleClicks and that your store is the really great place to purchase online. It also helps those affiliates who, for whatever reason, are not able to purchaase items from TripleClicks and makes it possible for them to gain EA or Team Leader status. It is an excellent way for you to gain your VP status when someone does become an EA or Team Leader. To begin using the Gift Certificate Manager, just be sure you have enough funds in your account to give one. If you don't, call Support or Fax them or send a check, making sure that you mark on it in the memo area that this money is to be added to your gift certificate account. Then, send a gift certificate or several of them to whomever you wish. That's all there is to it.
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Giving gift certificates helps friends, familly and your affiliates/team see what's at TripleClicks and that your store is the really great place to purchase online. It also helps those affiliates who, for whatever reason, are not able to purchaase items from TripleClicks and makes it possible for them to gain EA or Team Leader status. It is an excellent way for you to gain your VP status when someone does become an EA or Team Leader. To begin using the Gift Certificate Manager, just be sure you
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What are your recommendations to improve the WAVE3 Program?
Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US)
11/29/2012 10:57 pm
Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
My main suggestion for improvement to the Wave3 program is to change the policy of having to use a vehicle on which to place the decals. This really eliminates those people who do not have cars or other means of transportation. Not everyone can have friends that would allow them to use their vehicles. Those who are blind or visually impaired are sometimes left out unless they have friends who would allow them to use their cars for this purpose. It would be great if decals could be placed in the home or on items that are used every day in the home or at work or on the street. An example would be a suitcase or briefcase or on school books or laptops or conversation pieces in the home or other items. There are many ways to advertise other than on cars and bicycles.
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My main suggestion for improvement to the Wave3 program is to change the policy of having to use a vehicle on which to place the decals. This really eliminates those people who do not have cars or other means of transportation. Not everyone can have friends that would allow them to use their vehicles. Those who are blind or visually impaired are sometimes left out unless they have friends who would allow them to use their cars for this purpose. It would be great if decals could be placed in the
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Why does it seem like everyone who joins SFI think it's get-rich-quick?
Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US)
2/14/2013 1:03 pm
Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
I believe it's because there are a lot of scams out there, promising money, thousands of dollars, in a day or a month or a week, with hardly any work. I have been hurt by these scams, believe me! Some of my debt came from that stuff. People want everything now in the world today! They think that everything can be gotten now, just like using Aladdin's lamp. Of course, it doesn't work that way. Unfortunately, SFI has been put in this list of scams by a lot of people. Or it has been put in the same category of these "businesses" that promise all this. It hurts the company and all of us. That's why we have to work harder at it and be smarter than everyone else by showing that this business can be done with hard work and persistance. People have to realize that the world was created and mankind was created under the work ethic. In the beginning, work was a joy. It still should be, even in our imperfect world. Some will choose us; some won't. That's with any work.
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I believe it's because there are a lot of scams out there, promising money, thousands of dollars, in a day or a month or a week, with hardly any work. I have been hurt by these scams, believe me! Some of my debt came from that stuff. People want everything now in the world today! They think that everything can be gotten now, just like using Aladdin's lamp. Of course, it doesn't work that way. Unfortunately, SFI has been put in this list of scams by a lot of people. Or it has been put in the
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What's the best answer to give your affiliates when they ask you how to be successful with SFI without investing any money?
Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US)
1/30/2013 11:18 pm
Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
First of all, I would have the affiliate read all of the LaunchPad training and all of the other training materials cited in the VP Ledger. Second, I would encourage affiliates to sponsor, refer TC members and duplicate what you do. Eventually affiliates will realize that, like in any business, time and money have to be invested. How else can you receive income from the TC Pool unless you and everyone else purchase from your own store instead of from other stores?
How can I set up automatic messages to go out to my current and future affiliates?
Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US)
1/22/2013 12:33 pm
Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
There are several things you can do. First, set up your new greeting. Then, send messages that you feel are current or up to date through the Stream, PSA Mailer, CSA Mailer and the Genealogy Mailer. It's vitally important that you send personalized, up-to-date messages. For example, when a new feature is added to TripleClicks or on sfimg.com, then send a message about news items or even something you found at the Forum that might interest your teamm. Other than that, you need to contact affiliates individually and personally with any response to questions affiliates may have, unless numerous affiliates have the same question they need answered. You might even write to your affiliates about something you did to anser an affiliate's question, just so others might benefit, in case this comes up in the future. I hope this helps.
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There are several things you can do. First, set up your new greeting. Then, send messages that you feel are current or up to date through the Stream, PSA Mailer, CSA Mailer and the Genealogy Mailer. It's vitally important that you send personalized, up-to-date messages. For example, when a new feature is added to TripleClicks or on sfimg.com, then send a message about news items or even something you found at the Forum that might interest your teamm. Other than that, you need to contact affiliates
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What is your best way to motivate your downline?
Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US)
2/9/2013 3:09 pm
Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
Just do what you do best. Communicate, show affiliates what you do and encourage them to follow you. Congratulate affiliates when they do something or win something. Reward affiliates and show them how to use their rewards. This could be reassignments, TCredits, new affiliates from your co-op or anything else you choose. Use your imagination.
How should you advise your downline--who have never run a business before--how to proceed with advertising?
Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US)
10/26/2012 2:08 pm
Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
First of all, I would advise the person to purchase shares of S-Builder, if possible. This will build VP and also to advertise the gateway sites. I would also invite the person to join any co-ops you are a member of or reward the affiliate if he/she becomes an EA or higher. Advertising to warm market by talking to family and friends on the phone or in person is another great way to get started. As the person grows in resources and confidence, then launching out into other ways of advertising become possible. Car signs and business cards, flyers, etc., provided by SFI, can also help immensely. This also builds VP. And don't forget eCards! There are just so many imaginative ways to do this that much creativity is possible.
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First of all, I would advise the person to purchase shares of S-Builder, if possible. This will build VP and also to advertise the gateway sites. I would also invite the person to join any co-ops you are a member of or reward the affiliate if he/she becomes an EA or higher. Advertising to warm market by talking to family and friends on the phone or in person is another great way to get started. As the person grows in resources and confidence, then launching out into other ways of advertising
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What should a new SFI affiliate focus on to ensure a good financial return in their first month?
Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US)
1/24/2013 2:46 pm
Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
Affiliates should realize that no business earns immediate great financial returns in the first month. It is very important to read, read, read! Complete all the LaunchPad Lessons and everything else on the To-Do list and the VP Ledger. Then begin referring customers and sponsoring affiliates and making sales of products at TripleClicks as soon as possible. Take advantage of every income stream possible. Teach your affiliates to do as you do. Let them see by your example. Keep communicating with your upline and downline. you will begin to grow surely.
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Affiliates should realize that no business earns immediate great financial returns in the first month. It is very important to read, read, read! Complete all the LaunchPad Lessons and everything else on the To-Do list and the VP Ledger. Then begin referring customers and sponsoring affiliates and making sales of products at TripleClicks as soon as possible. Take advantage of every income stream possible. Teach your affiliates to do as you do. Let them see by your example. Keep communicating
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How can I earn the VersaPoints I need to maintain the rank of BTL every month?
Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US)
1/22/2013 12:18 pm
Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
First, keep a Standing Order of at least 1500 VP. A good way would be TCredits and/or IAHBE membership and/or S-Builder Co-Op Shares. You can also get VP through sales to referred customers. Then, do your daily tasks and weekly and monthly tasks when you log in. If there are any product reviews, do those immediately. If there are new reading items, do those. Then go and play in the T-Time and other games that come up as often as you can and win TCredits and participate in the auctions, particularly the Double MRP Monday ones. When you gain MRP, use them to get more TCredits and play Pick the Price and do more auctions and see what happens when you win. And remember, don't just stay at BTL! Go for an eventual PTL. If you have the team behind you that gain these ranks, you are good to go! Have fun!
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First, keep a Standing Order of at least 1500 VP. A good way would be TCredits and/or IAHBE membership and/or S-Builder Co-Op Shares. You can also get VP through sales to referred customers. Then, do your daily tasks and weekly and monthly tasks when you log in. If there are any product reviews, do those immediately. If there are new reading items, do those. Then go and play in the T-Time and other games that come up as often as you can and win TCredits and participate in the auctions, particularly
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2/19/2013 4:45 pm