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I have an ECA store with products designed for SFI affiliates. What are some good ways to promote my store to affiliates while remaining ethical, and adhering to SFI rules and regulations?

4730 votes

Michael Burgess, Aff (United Kingdom) 2/22/2014 5:04 am

Affiliate since: 01/13/2006, Power Rank: 99999999
One of the main obstacles to selling products online is to have customers visiting your website and buying your products. As an E-Commerce Associate on Tripleclicks this problem is solved for you. This is accomplished in several ways.

As an ECA you have online marketers already waiting to promote your products. You NEED to connect with them. If you are an SFI Affiliate and an ECA (you should be both to gain maximum benefits) there are several ways to accomplish this.

If
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Has anyone used Skype or other video chat service with their team members...and was it effective?

4728 votes

Michael Burgess, Aff (United Kingdom) 3/13/2013 10:07 am

Affiliate since: 01/13/2006, Power Rank: 99999999
If you are not using Skype you are missing out on an excellent marketing tool for talking with your team members and new prospects.

I use Skype for most of my business calls and always include it in my welcome email for new affiliates.

Skype will become even more valuable soon as Microsoft (owners of Skype) are encouraging MS Messenger users to use Skype as MS Messenger will soon be turned off.

It is effective for one on one and conference calls. The cost free if
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As an ECA, how can I get SFI affiliates to promote my products and services?

4722 votes

Michael Burgess, Aff (United Kingdom) 5/28/2013 8:52 am

Affiliate since: 01/13/2006, Power Rank: 99999999
Excellent question Ma, thank you for asking.

One of the main obstacles to selling products online is to have customers visiting your website and buying your products. As an ECA on Tripleclicks this problem is solved for you. This is accomplished in several ways.

As an ECA you have marketers already here to promote your products for commissions and other SFI benefits. You NEED to connect with them. Through the SFI Affiliate Centre there are several ways to accomplish this.

1.
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Above all else, what is the ONE THING that has made the difference for you in succeeding with SFI?

4710 votes

Michael Burgess, Aff (United Kingdom) 12/3/2013 2:34 am

Affiliate since: 01/13/2006, Power Rank: 99999999
Greetings Ryan and fellow SFI Affiliates

There is no ONE thing that has made a difference in my success as an SFI affiliate.

To be successful here you must do several things

* Read and understand the SFI Business system through the Launchpad, forum and other successful affiliates ideas.

* Choose you main focus, whether that is sponsoring affiliates, ECAs or Tripleclicks customers.

* Take action every day, be persistent and trust that the SFI
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Should I or shouldn't I participate in the SFI PPA program?

4678 votes

Michael Burgess, Aff (United Kingdom) 2/17/2015 5:27 am

Affiliate since: 01/13/2006, Power Rank: 99999999
Hello Sanja
Personally I believe the real profits come from building a network of affiliates rather than introducing people through the SFIPPA (Pay-Per-Action) program.

When you refer people through your PPA link you will only receive a one off payment (if they qualify) and they will not be a part of your SFI team. You will not have a chance to show them how to be successful with SFI and will not benefit from their activities. They could end up having an inactive sponsor and just
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Where are the best places and what are the best ways to get answers about SFI?

4645 votes

Michael Burgess, Aff (United Kingdom) 2/17/2015 5:51 am

Affiliate since: 01/13/2006, Power Rank: 99999999
Hello again Alvin,
Here is where I find my answers:

1. The search bar at the top of the page. Type in any word and you will get a list of options to choose from.

2. Look into the answered ASK SC questions regularly. I have often found answers to questions i didn't even think to ask.

3. My sponsor is not very active but I am sure he would answer if I asked. If you have an active experienced sponsor or upline leader you can ask them.

4. I go back over
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How do you identify in your affiliates the skills that could help them become stars in SFI?

4612 votes

Michael Burgess, Aff (United Kingdom) 2/17/2015 5:44 am

Affiliate since: 01/13/2006, Power Rank: 99999999
Hi Sean,

Knowing the skills of your team members is not just reading their profiles. You should ask them what their interests and skills are. Knowing your affiliates and being in contact with them is a major part of building a successful SFI business. If you are not willing to take the time to know them they will not feel that you are there to help them. Here are some suggestions:

1. Send them a personal email, this could even be your welcome email, and ask them what they are
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How can I use a PSA's Affiliate Profile to help him or her get off to a good start and become successful in SFI?

4612 votes

Michael Burgess, Aff (United Kingdom) 2/17/2015 7:14 am

Affiliate since: 01/13/2006, Power Rank: 99999999
Hello Olufolake,
This is the first thing I ask my new team members to complete, their profile. This helps me to help them.

Use your team members profiles to monitor progress and understand their skills and goals. You should also find their contact details here so you can follow up with them. Be aware that if you send them a message through the SFI system they will not see it unless the sign in to their account. It is much better to send them an email or call them on the telephone.

The
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What is the best way to set up an advertising co-op for my affiliates?

4611 votes

Michael Burgess, Aff (United Kingdom) 4/12/2014 5:01 pm

Affiliate since: 01/13/2006, Power Rank: 99999999
Hello Leo

Firstly you should decide who is going to be a part of your co-op AND if it is going to be free or if you are going to charge for shares.

Secondly decide what method of promotion you are going to use for your co-op link. Are you going to buy S-Builder units or are you going to advertise externally to SFI using your own sources?

Thirdly invite your team members to be a part of your co-op.

+ Advise them if it will be based on their activity (Reward
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What is the best way to help my PSAs understand SFI?

4505 votes

Michael Burgess, Aff (United Kingdom) 3/31/2014 4:03 pm

Affiliate since: 01/13/2006, Power Rank: 99999999
A good question Tracy but not as easy to do as said.

The SFI business provides all of the tools and the training required.

START
https://www.sfimg.com/start

SFI BASICS
https://www.sfimg.com/SFIBasics

LAUNCHPAD
https://www.sfimg.com/LaunchPad/

AND HERE IS ONE THAT IS OFTEN OVERLOOKED BUT IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITES FOR NEW TEAM MEMBERS

BASIC 3 STEPS (ALSO KNOWN AS M.A.P. - MINIMUM ACTION PLAN)
https://www.sfimg.com/SFIBasics3Steps

Above
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