Communication is key to becoming a good sponsor to your affiliate. Respond to them promptly and point them to the basics which usually create a good foundation for their business. You must lead by example like maintaining a leadership page, participating in forum, make TripleClicks your store, upload your picture to your sfi page so they know you are real...offer gift certificates and set up co-ops. If you must LEAD you must READ, so will be able show the right way. Let your team rock!
