It says in one of SFI's articles, "Be An Awesome Sponsor."
It may take a minute, but you've got to constantly motivate them. Good morale contributes to a successful business.
Let your affiliates know that as their sponsor, you've got their backs. Support them in any way you can. If that isn't being an awesome sponsor, then I don't know what is.
Thank you for allowing me to help you as you would help your team.