Affiliate since: 10/03/2001, Power Rank: 264

SFI is a tremendous resource in helping you learn all about marketing and especially marketing on the Internet. There is a ton of information that will help you begin to develop your own online business.

So, one of the things that will help you along your way is to continuously read and learn everything you can. If you have questions, look to SFI for answers. There are hundreds of pages of information available, as well as the SFI Forum and ASK SC.

Another thing that is important to do is follow-up with your leads, prospects and of course your PSAs/CSAs and downline members. Consistent and practical follow-up is a must. Develop relationships with your Team as well.

Continue doing something every day towards your future success. Keep trying new things until you find something that works and then build on that. In doing so, you will be building your future success!

See you at the Top!

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SFI is a tremendous resource in helping you learn all about marketing and especially marketing on the Internet. There is a ton of information that will help you begin to develop your own online business.

So, one of the things that will help you along your way is to continuously read and learn everything you can. If you have questions, look to SFI for answers. There are hundreds of pages of information available, as well as the SFI Forum and ASK SC.

Another thing that is important
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Affiliate since: 10/03/2001, Power Rank: 264

Personally, I save my MRP to purchase from the Rewards Store. I generally will choose either the Chinese Gold Panda 1/20 ounce or the Silver 76 Pack which is 1 ounce of Silver plus 75 TCredits.

From time to time I may also use MRP to purchase additional TCredits for use in many ways. But with the Gold and Silver, I can invest for the future and sell them when the price for them goes higher. All in all, I find that to be the best investment and use of my MRP.

Good Luck!

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Affiliate since: 10/03/2001, Power Rank: 264

There are many ways to accumulate VersaPoints (VP).

Be sure to login every day and complete your daily, weekly, and monthly actions on your To-Do List. You can also receive VP by participating in the Auctions (500/mo. maximum points), Eager Zebra Games (max. 200 VP/month), on each TC Music download (Maximum 50 VP/month), and for each Member Listing (Maximum 50 VP/month).

Of course you also get VP from making sales and/or purchases.

You get 100 VP For each approved/activated ECA you refer to TripleClicks.

You get 25 For TripleClicks product reviews.

You get 10 VP For each TC Gift Card distribution (300 VP/mo. maximum)

You also get anywhere from 100-300 VP for each EA2/TL you sponsor.

You can also receive 25-100 VP for submitting most popular/second/third most popular Ask SC answer (Must be EA2 or above). Most popular answers receive 100 VP; second most popular answers receive 50 VP; third most popular answers receive 25 VP. Unlimited points available!

As you can see there are many ways to accumulate VP. Focus on your business strategy and begin to employ as many of these as you can, but make sure you have a plan.

Most important, be sure to login and complete actions every day to earn your VP and continue to learn more. Be sure to do at least one positive thing towards your future success!

Hope this helps!

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There are many ways to accumulate VersaPoints (VP).

Be sure to login every day and complete your daily, weekly, and monthly actions on your To-Do List. You can also receive VP by participating in the Auctions (500/mo. maximum points), Eager Zebra Games (max. 200 VP/month), on each TC Music download (Maximum 50 VP/month), and for each Member Listing (Maximum 50 VP/month).

Of course you also get VP from making sales and/or purchases.

You get 100 VP For each approved/activated
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Affiliate since: 10/03/2001, Power Rank: 264

If you are going to be successful, you must find a way to succeed. While my sponsor did answer my simple 1 or 2 questions when I started, it was enough for me to realize that this program was for real.

Instead of burdening my Sponsor with my endless questions, I realized most if not all the answers were here on the SFI site and most importantly in the SFI Forum. Not to mention I could ask questions in the forum and receive a multitude of answers very quickly and not just 1 answer from my Sponsor.

In short, USE the SFI Forum as your sponsor if they are non-responsive. In order to succeed, you must find a way. Most of the answers are already here anyway! Just search for them, and ask questions in the forum.
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If you are going to be successful, you must find a way to succeed. While my sponsor did answer my simple 1 or 2 questions when I started, it was enough for me to realize that this program was for real.

Instead of burdening my Sponsor with my endless questions, I realized most if not all the answers were here on the SFI site and most importantly in the SFI Forum. Not to mention I could ask questions in the forum and receive a multitude of answers very quickly and not just 1 answer from
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Affiliate since: 10/03/2001, Power Rank: 264

I would certainly say YES! Especially if you reside in a country other than the United States. Many people may not have a credit/debit card or access to PayPal, leaving them with no way to purchase products and services from SFI/TC.

By getting a TCurrency License, you will open yourself up to more potential sales in your own country. It might be a good idea to connect with members in your own country through a2a. And as other members begin to look for payment solutions, they will come across your store as a way to help them pay.

Hope this helps!

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I would certainly say YES! Especially if you reside in a country other than the United States. Many people may not have a credit/debit card or access to PayPal, leaving them with no way to purchase products and services from SFI/TC.

By getting a TCurrency License, you will open yourself up to more potential sales in your own country. It might be a good idea to connect with members in your own country through a2a. And as other members begin to look for payment solutions, they will come
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Affiliate since: 10/03/2001, Power Rank: 264

"The Fortune is in the Follow-up"

Remember that idea. Continuous communication with your affiliates is essential. Continue trying different approaches. Send them individual/personal emails. Get to know them a little. Encourage them to learn about SFI and Internet Marketing.

Once they can grasp many of the ideas, they will begin to see how TripleClicks participation can help their business grow. Use the power of suggestion. Don't try to twist their arm. Be positive and encouraging.

Never Give Up. It can be frustrating at times, and you may need to take a step back, unwind, and come back with renewed enthusiasm. Persistence, dedication and hard work will get you results. Pay attention to those affiliates who are trying. But keep in mind many other affiliates may be reading your communications and suggestions but have not jumped in yet.

One effective way to begin the two way communication with your affiliate is to elicit a response from them. Ask them how you can help. Ask them questions, ask them to give you a little information about themselves and what they hope to achieve with SFI.

In doing so, you will open the lines of communication and trust. Your help and suggestions will go a long way after this. And just because you are not seeing actions, does not mean they are not reading and following along. Use a mixture of Group Messages, Personal Emails, and Team Mail and Stream posts.

Onward and Upward!

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"The Fortune is in the Follow-up"

Remember that idea. Continuous communication with your affiliates is essential. Continue trying different approaches. Send them individual/personal emails. Get to know them a little. Encourage them to learn about SFI and Internet Marketing.

Once they can grasp many of the ideas, they will begin to see how TripleClicks participation can help their business grow. Use the power of suggestion. Don't try to twist their arm. Be positive
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Affiliate since: 10/03/2001, Power Rank: 264

The simple answer is that you yourself only have 24 hours in a day. By duplicating your efforts amongst your Team you will increase the number of hours in a day that your business is "working".

Think about any CEO of a company who started the company themselves. You can bet they worked very hard to get their business going, but after some time, they began to hire people to do many of the basic company tasks for them. The worker is working for their own salary while generating the salary of the CEO and other company leaders.

That is a similar concept here. You must work hard to build your Team business and then they will work hard building their own Team business. You end up earning on the work of many people within your Team and your income is not limited to your 24 hours that you personally have each day. It's multiplied by the efforts of your Team and of their Teams.


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The simple answer is that you yourself only have 24 hours in a day. By duplicating your efforts amongst your Team you will increase the number of hours in a day that your business is "working".

Think about any CEO of a company who started the company themselves. You can bet they worked very hard to get their business going, but after some time, they began to hire people to do many of the basic company tasks for them. The worker is working for their own salary while generating
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Affiliate since: 10/03/2001, Power Rank: 264

There were times when I can say that I became discouraged with SFI and internet marketing in general. The biggest problem was that I was focused on the negative side of things.

I recruited affiliates who never did anything, I didn't make any sales, and these things were bringing discouragement to me. I took a step back from my business and re-evaluated things.

Realizing that I was focusing on the negative side of things, I began to change my mindset. I began to focus on the POSITIVE side of things. I began to work with those on my Team who were serious about SFI and their own internet business.

I also never forgot one of the biggest things I learned through SFI. And that is to "NEVER GIVE UP!" I've also read that the only way to fail is to quit.

After taking some time to re-evaluate things, I realized I needed a long term strategy and plan. I developed my plan after careful thinking. I would no longer focus on the negative, only the positive, and realized that it is ATTITUDE that will help me.

I began to focus on what my talents, strengths, and passions in life were. Then I began to utilize these in my business. Running your own business requires a lot of determination, hard work, and a never give up attitude.

And most of all, I will never forget all of Mr. Gery Carson's words of wisdom through all the years I have been with SFI. His words and the attitude with which he runs SFI is remarkable. I've also read that if you want what someone has, then do what they did to get it.

After all of this re-evaluation, I just KNEW I could do it and since then have NEVER GIVEN UP. I've changed my attitudes and my thinking. I always look on the bright side of things and stay focused on continuing to develop my business. The things I do today will bring me results tomorrow, that's the only way it can happen.

If you do nothing, you will get nothing. If you do something, as little as it may be, you will have results. Build on those results every day. Work on your thinking and realize that you CAN DO THIS. Be smart about your business, don't get overemotional.

Remember, that even though you may have a bad day, tomorrow can always be better, and most times it is. "This too shall pass."

Stay motivated, stay committed, work hard, and most important, NEVER GIVE UP!
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There were times when I can say that I became discouraged with SFI and internet marketing in general. The biggest problem was that I was focused on the negative side of things.

I recruited affiliates who never did anything, I didn't make any sales, and these things were bringing discouragement to me. I took a step back from my business and re-evaluated things.

Realizing that I was focusing on the negative side of things, I began to change my mindset. I began to focus on the
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Affiliate since: 10/03/2001, Power Rank: 264

You can purchase New Personally Sponsored Affiliates through some of the ECA vendors in TripleClicks. You can also win them in the auctions and also the SFI S-Builder Co-op. This is the best way to jump start your Team. You can also win CSAs (co-sponsored affiliates) in the auctions.

Your main concerns to start are to learn everything you can about SFI and Internet Marketing. READ EVERYTHING YOU CAN ON SFI. And then go back and read it again.

Begin learning how you can advertise on your own. Test everything for results. Keep doing something every day towards your future success. What you do today will bring you results tomorrow.

When you begin to earn commissions, re-invest them back into your business with the above ideas. SFI is a marathon and not a sprint. Stay focused and develop a plan for your budget and then stick with it and stay positive.

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You can purchase New Personally Sponsored Affiliates through some of the ECA vendors in TripleClicks. You can also win them in the auctions and also the SFI S-Builder Co-op. This is the best way to jump start your Team. You can also win CSAs (co-sponsored affiliates) in the auctions.

Your main concerns to start are to learn everything you can about SFI and Internet Marketing. READ EVERYTHING YOU CAN ON SFI. And then go back and read it again.

Begin learning how you can advertise
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Affiliate since: 10/03/2001, Power Rank: 264

"The Fortune is in the Follow-up"

Remember that statement. Effective follow-up is key in any kind of business. It can take many follow-ups to have someone gain interest and curiosity. You need to work hard on your follow-up strategy. Sending out 1 or 2 emails may get some response from time to time, but you need to continue your follow-up to elicit more response.

Think about what gets you to act, then try to write a follow-up that would motivate you into action. Think about some TV commercials and how and or why they grab your attention. How do other emails you receive grab your attention? Learn what grabs your attention and then translate that into your follow-up campaigns.

A few things to consider about your contests. Be sure that you are not over extending yourself. Make it worth your while too. Keep trying and don't give up. Just because one contest may not get attention just means you need to work on it some more. Try some new things out, try some different follow-up. But most important is to keep trying.
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"The Fortune is in the Follow-up"

Remember that statement. Effective follow-up is key in any kind of business. It can take many follow-ups to have someone gain interest and curiosity. You need to work hard on your follow-up strategy. Sending out 1 or 2 emails may get some response from time to time, but you need to continue your follow-up to elicit more response.

Think about what gets you to act, then try to write a follow-up that would motivate you into action. Think
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