Affiliate since: 04/02/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

I send my CSAs the same information I send to my PSAs.

I had a great sponsor, and then got reassigned to a sponsor who has never contacted me. My co-sponsor, though, has been a lifesaver and is always there when I need him. Shouldn't I give that back to my CSAs?

I have no idea what other help they are getting from their upline, and besides, I made a commitment to them when I accepted them as my CSAs.

Affiliate since: 04/02/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

The simple answer, for me, is more than two team mailings per week. Realistically, I try to keep it simple, and also to include praise for active teammates in one of the mailings. That provides public encouragement for the members who are achieving their goals and a gentle nudge to the inactive ones. The other email talks about team goals, SFI sucess tips, and similar items.

Also, I never ask my downline to promote my ECA items. If they want to, they are welcome, but I am here to help them, not the other way around. So asking that is, to me, "too much".

Hope this helps!
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The simple answer, for me, is more than two team mailings per week. Realistically, I try to keep it simple, and also to include praise for active teammates in one of the mailings. That provides public encouragement for the members who are achieving their goals and a gentle nudge to the inactive ones. The other email talks about team goals, SFI sucess tips, and similar items.

Also, I never ask my downline to promote my ECA items. If they want to, they are welcome, but I am here to help
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Affiliate since: 04/02/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

The primary difference, for me at least, is that I have far greater flexibility. I can work when I have time, can take time out for sick family or travel, and I can work if I am awake in the middle of the night. None of those are feasible with brick and mortar businesses.

Honestly, neither option is better for everyone. There are people who thrive on being their own bosses and truly grasp the vision of what SFI has to offer. For other people, SFI may be a struggle because they need the routine of going into an office or store every day. Knowing what motivates a person will usually help determine where that person will be most successful.

If SFI comes easily to you, wonderful! If it is a bit more of a struggle to log in every day and do the work, there are still many options available to you.

If you need an office environment, convert your dining table or an usused room into an office. Sometimes that alone helps to create greater productivity.

If you find yourself needing to be out, about, and active, perhaps you should focus on recruiting ECAs. Visit local small businesses and talk about what SFI has to offer.

In the end, SFI can be anything you want it to be.
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The primary difference, for me at least, is that I have far greater flexibility. I can work when I have time, can take time out for sick family or travel, and I can work if I am awake in the middle of the night. None of those are feasible with brick and mortar businesses.

Honestly, neither option is better for everyone. There are people who thrive on being their own bosses and truly grasp the vision of what SFI has to offer. For other people, SFI may be a struggle because they need the
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Affiliate since: 04/02/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

While it is true that everyone has the ability to succeed in SFI, differing countries and continents face different challenges. Thus, you have asked an excellent question!

The three biggest challenges to SFI affiliates seem to be: cost of shipping, difficulties with payments, and lack of reliable internet connections. I'm not qualified to answer the third, but the first two challenges can actually work to your advantage.

Because shipping from other continents can be prohibitively expensive, there is a need for a greater number of active ECAs in Africa. There are entire countries without an ECA, such as Gabon. If you can offer needed or wanted products with reliable, inexpensive shipping, you will find many affiliates purchase from you. You also have the ability to write and distribute e-books, which require only digital shipping. There is a dearth of e-books on African life, culture, and history written BY Africans. (Most are written by foreign anthropolgists.)

SFI has also recently added an option for affiliates to sell T-currency and SFI Direct products. Is that an option for you? There is an application process, but that would generate another stream of income.

Many other writers have offered excellent advice about your daily tasks and sponsorship, all of which you should also follow. My advice is essentially to take advantage of your continent's needs and attempt to fulfill them.

Best wishes!
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While it is true that everyone has the ability to succeed in SFI, differing countries and continents face different challenges. Thus, you have asked an excellent question!

The three biggest challenges to SFI affiliates seem to be: cost of shipping, difficulties with payments, and lack of reliable internet connections. I'm not qualified to answer the third, but the first two challenges can actually work to your advantage.

Because shipping from other continents can be prohibitively
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Affiliate since: 04/02/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

One of the best ways to encourage ECAs to list their products is to offer them assistance. Some ECAs don't really understand the product submission process, or started to list the first product and got rejected for a technical reason.

Sometimes just walking through a few products with them, or interceding with Support if there was a glitch, will make all the difference.

Resist the urge to do all the work for them, but being available encourages avtivity.

Hope that helps!
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One of the best ways to encourage ECAs to list their products is to offer them assistance. Some ECAs don't really understand the product submission process, or started to list the first product and got rejected for a technical reason.

Sometimes just walking through a few products with them, or interceding with Support if there was a glitch, will make all the difference.

Resist the urge to do all the work for them, but being available encourages avtivity.

Hope that
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Affiliate since: 04/02/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

Follow-up is more important because, on average, it takes between five and seven exposures to a new concept before getting to the “yes”. Give your prospects some time to process and decide that they are interested in SFI. Patience and persistence will eventually lead to success, as long as your approach is not overwhelming.

Affiliate since: 04/02/2013, Power Rank: 99999999

Some affiliates come into the business with backgrounds in sales or marketing, while others are, in essence, changing fields. Those who already know how to utilize the tools of the trade effectively are likely to find success here quickly.

I tell my new affiliates that there are certain, specific steps to take, and that more work equals more success. Some of them are ready to go and need minimal guidance, while others need me to teach them how to make sales. The latter group will reach their goals, but it may take a bit longer.
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Some affiliates come into the business with backgrounds in sales or marketing, while others are, in essence, changing fields. Those who already know how to utilize the tools of the trade effectively are likely to find success here quickly.

I tell my new affiliates that there are certain, specific steps to take, and that more work equals more success. Some of them are ready to go and need minimal guidance, while others need me to teach them how to make sales. The latter group will reach
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