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When should I start buying PSAs?

6166 votes

Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US) 10/8/2015 9:35 am

Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
If you have the financial means, PSAs should be purchased as soon as possible. This can be done through S-Builder Co-op and/or through other co-ops and through the Price Bender auctions or by purchasing them directly at TripleClicks. This is particularly tru if you are not experienced in advertising or you do not have the time required to advertise.

You can easily purchase PSAs if you win them in an auction and have enough MRP to pay for them, thus saving money in the process.

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What do I say to an affiliate who complains he's not getting as much out of SFI as he's putting into it?

6159 votes

Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US) 10/8/2015 9:15 am

Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
If an affiliate complains that he/she is not getting out of SFI what was put into it, check first to see what the affiliate has been doing. See if the affiliate is one of your movers. If so, encourage him/her to give SFI at least a year. Remind him/her that no business rewards with overnight success. It takes hard work to keep any business going. It takes time and money to invest in any business.

If the affiliate is not a mover, check to see if he/she has done anything during the
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What are the things that most make you proud to be an SFI affiliate?

6061 votes

Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US) 11/23/2013 1:55 pm

Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
I am very happy to answer your question.

Here are the best things that make me proud to be an SFI affiliate.

SFI is a business opportunity that is free to join, with no pressure or coercion.

This business opportunity has a web site that is easy to navigate and is compatible for those with disabilities.

The training is free and is so simple to understand. All the materials are written in language that is easy to read.

Affiliates can
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An affiliate logs in after a long period of inactivity. Should I acknowledge this? And if so, what should I say?

5886 votes

Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US) 9/26/2014 11:57 am

Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
You should definitely welcome that affiliate back with joy and surprise!

Just say that you welcome him/her back and offer your assistance when they need it. Explain that there have been many changes since the last time the affiliate logged in. Be patient and help him/hher start at the beginning again, if needed. Just encourage the affiliate to take whatever time is necessary to learn how to use all the new tools here and to get acquainted with the new affiliates who have joined during
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Who is the better demographic to target in my ads? Retired persons...or homemakers?

5885 votes

Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US) 6/19/2014 11:20 pm

Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
Both demographics are excellent.

Retired persons have time to spend and sometimes have the monetary resources. many retired persons do not have as much money as they did when working a full-time job. In either case, they can be very useful, because they have the time and the knowledge and the wisdom from many years of experience. They are often eager to learn new skills as well.

Homemakers often need extra income and have some time on their hands when children are at
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What is the best payment option for a Standing Order for an affiliate who does not have a credit card?

5829 votes

Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US) 10/8/2015 9:22 am

Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
If an affiliate lives in the U.S., PayPal is the best, safe and quickest choice.

If an affiliate lives outside the U.S., PayPal may be available in some countries. In that case, it is a good choice. If not, the card offered at TripleClicks is an excellent choice. Another good choice is TCurrency if an ECA in the country of residence offers them. BidCoin is also another good choice if that is offered by ECAs in the country of residence as well.

How can I help a PSA become a Team Leader when he or she does not have a credit card?

5807 votes

Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US) 9/26/2014 12:06 pm

Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
SFI offers numerous payment methods for affiliates to use when they cannot use a credit card. See what is offered in that person's country and point out to the affiliate the options available.

You can offer TCredits and a gift certificate to the affiliate, but do that very wisely. Many affiliates have tried to use the gift certificate method as a crutch or as a way to solicit funds from their sponsors or Team Leaders, including upline support, to the detriment of those who are trying
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Why should anyone want to become an SFI affiliate?

5795 votes

Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US) 9/26/2014 11:48 am

Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
I'm going to reverse your question. Why shouldn't anyone want to join SFI?

If a person is really looking for some way to build his income and his retirement nest egg and is interested in working with people from all over the world and he is told about a program that does not require any payment to join and the training is free and there are many ways to add to his income and having lots of fun while doing it and lots of help with sponsoring affiliates and referring members and thousands
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What are the best ways to stay in contact with PSAs and CSAs and how often is best?

5752 votes

Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US) 1/15/2014 2:58 pm

Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
The best way to stay in touch with your PSAs and CSAs is to use the tools SFI provides:

Genealogy Team Mail
PSA Mailer
CSA Mailer
Stream.

You can also Email your affiliates. If you have Skype, you can use that. If you have affiliates from your own country or region, you can telephone them as well.

Staying in touch, at least weekly, is very important. When they are doing well, congratulate them. When they are close to gaining the next level,
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When seeking serious affiliates for SFI, what is the most important question to ask the prospect?

5690 votes

Jeannette Gerrard, Aff (District of columbia, US) 3/16/2015 7:31 pm

Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74
The most important question you should ask the prospect is: "Do you have access to the Internet?" This is vitally important, because SFI is mainly an online business, a worldwide business. It requires logging in each day to really learn how this business works and to gain the valuable VersaPoints (VP) necessary to fully become active.

The only way to sign up for this business is to go to the main affiliate page or to one of the Gateway sites. For this reason, it is necessary
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