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Should I or shouldn't I try to recruit people to become SFI affiliates when they are not English speakers/readers?

7205 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 3/14/2015 10:43 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
This is how I see it, Vehbi, DON'T LIMIT YOURSELF!

As difficult and frustrating as it can be, limiting yourself to only English-speaking affiliates is not the way to go. Reality is what it is. You are a Global Marketing Affiliate, and as such, part of YOUR education will be to make the proper adjustments necessary to make your business run more smoothly.

I agree with some of the other responses. However, let me add that YOU should make it a priority of informing all of your
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How important is it that your family embrace your SFI business...and what if they don't?

7099 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 10/15/2015 6:10 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
Andjela, it would be a wonderful thing if your "family embraced your SFI business" in the same way as you do. Unfortunately, however, such is normally not the case. Most people, and this would likewise include most family members, are interested in more "immediate gratification", the kind received from regular-paying jobs.

You on the other hand, must find the strength to move on despite the opposition you may receive from family members. You must not allow their negativity
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Should I prospect people to become affiliates only from my own country...or from everywhere?

6972 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 10/18/2015 7:18 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
Here's how I see it Andjela...

Prospecting within your own country and language breeds familiarity. For the beginner, the ones who are just starting out with SFI... those desiring to build a strong Downline (Team) early, I would recommend that you "prospect" within your area of FAMILIARITY! Friends, family, co-workers and people in your own country through select advertising and promotions.

In my opinion, and in the beginning, this should be your PRIMARY focus. However,
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What was it that made you realize that SFI is the real deal?

6942 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 12/13/2015 6:56 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
Actually, Maja, it was my previous encounters with online marketing that "made me realize that SFI [was] and is the real deal."

You see, when I first got into network marketing back in 1996, there were literally thousands of 'so-called' get rich opportunities from which to choose. By the year 2009, which was the same year I joined SFI, I had lost so much money and time spent on them that I nearly QUIT online marketing altogether! SFI proved to me that would have been a mistake.
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How I can encourage my downline members to purchase from TripleClicks?

6918 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 11/5/2014 6:45 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
Hello Faranak,

When you think about it, the only way one can receive (Sales) VP is by purchasing from TripleClicks. Whether for starting a SO (Standing Order), or buying TCredits to participate in Eager Zebra games, purchasing products from TripleClicks is the easiest way to reach higher levels within SFI.

Also, you can explain to them how Transfer Buying (personally buying from TripleClicks instead of their regular stores) can actually save them time and money, while at the
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Which is better for winning Pricebenders auctions: using the auto-bidder or not using auto-bidder?

6859 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 8/5/2014 6:22 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
Hello Zoran,

Personally, I prefer to use manual bidding, but I have used the auto-bidder. In fact, the one time I used the auto-bidder, I started off with more than 300 TCredits. I had to end up buying more, and still lost the bid.

There are just too many variables to depend solely on auto-bidding. (1) Time of the auction; (2) Value and significance of the product you are bidding on; (3) How many people are participating in the auction at the time; and, of course, (4) The amount
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How do you know if you are capable of building a successful SFI business?

6792 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 3/31/2015 10:49 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
First, and foremost, you must believe you can "build a successful SFI business!"

Inside everyone, such capability exists. We merely have to bring it out of us, and take all necessary actions in order to achieve success. Therefore, desire to succeed becomes your starting point. That same desire, along with focus, determination, and above all else, ACTION - will move you towards the "building of a successful SFI business!"

I hope my answer helps you in some
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Which is better to do...sponsoring SFI affiliates...or referring TripleClicks members?

6697 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 10/30/2014 7:40 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
Hello again Waldemar,

Allow me to suggest that you concentrate on sponsoring affiliates. Every affiliate you sponsor automatically becomes a TripleClicks Member. But, as you concentrate on sponsoring affiliates, from time-to-time you should advertise/promote your TripleClicks store as an added incentive towards increasing your clientel and monthly commissions.

What are the best ways by which one can measure his/her success in SFI?

6657 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 8/10/2014 5:41 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
Hello Temitope Victoria,

To measure the success you've had with SFI, I believe you need only do the following:

1. Examine the monthly goals you've set for yourself. Then, ask yourself,

"Have I met my goals?" If not, you must be honest with yourself
in determining why you haven't. It could be because you're not
advertising/promoting enough, or in the right places. In such
cases, refer to your SFI Marketing & Training. They will
help
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How do you turn affiliates' EMPLOYEE mentality...to a BUSINESS OWNER mentality?

6645 votes

Cal Warren Akers, Aff (Pennsylvania, US) 8/13/2014 5:55 am

Affiliate since: 03/14/2009, Power Rank: 99999999
Hello Maria,

Please keep in mind, everybody will not share the same visions you may have. On the surface, it may seem as if everyone should jump at the chance of being in business for themselves, but it just isn't that way at all. It's just not that simple!

The "Employee Mentality" is what we are most accustomed to having. After all, isn't that the more common teaching we receive growing up? Think about it. How common is it that we are encouraged to finish high school,
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