Affiliate since: 04/03/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Brenda's 42 other Ask SC answers

Your question is really based on what your past experiences have been. I have tried many different businesses and have always informed my friends and family first. But there have been a few unsuccessful stories and so the family and friends do not want to here about the latest. So this time with SFI I decided that I would go with strangers only, then once I become successful I would start to let my family and friends in on my success story. I have found that when you are talking with strangers it has been a lot easier because they are in the same space as you and are looking to find success and a great company, therefore putting you in with a great audience that is receptive to earn and learn!! That has been my approach so far and I have been really enjoying the new people that I am bringing to my team and creating a good "work space for myself and my team!

By the way my family and friends have started to ask me questions because I have been so busy I guess this is also an interesting way to get there attention, that and wearing the clothes that I have purchased on Tripleclicks that they are asking "where did you get that, I love it?"


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Your question is really based on what your past experiences have been. I have tried many different businesses and have always informed my friends and family first. But there have been a few unsuccessful stories and so the family and friends do not want to here about the latest. So this time with SFI I decided that I would go with strangers only, then once I become successful I would start to let my family and friends in on my success story. I have found that when you are talking with strangers
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Affiliate since: 02/10/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Glenda's 54 other Ask SC answers

"Is it better to promote SFI to friends and family...or to strangers?"

I believe in my opinion that you should work with strangers first.

My family knows I am involved with SFI and are watching my progress, most of them are still skeptical however my children have finally seen what they thought was mom wasting her time and money, they now believe in what I am doing. It was years in coming.

My son also has given me his permission to use his laptop for my business as well, he is now a believer. My point in being, is that let your family come to you when they see you making money, they will decide themselves. This way they can not play the blame game with you and cause bad feelings in your family. They will as soon as you prove to them it can and will be done. Then you will have their full attention and you can teach them all they need to succeed.

Strangers are looking every minute of a day for a place to make money online, they are the ones I would spend my time with and show them how to make money with SFI.

I have been involved with network marketing since 2005 and believe me I have heard it all from my family and friends. To the point where I just stopped talking to them about it, however being a computer geek I know it can be done and I just never gave up and have through trial and error found my way, I am making money online through many resources now, and about to try and recruit a few members of my family now and they have seen I did not waste my time.

You Can Too, Just NEVER GIVE UP, Nothing Ventured is Nothing Gained

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"Is it better to promote SFI to friends and family...or to strangers?"

I believe in my opinion that you should work with strangers first.

My family knows I am involved with SFI and are watching my progress, most of them are still skeptical however my children have finally seen what they thought was mom wasting her time and money, they now believe in what I am doing. It was years in coming.

My son also has given me his permission to use his laptop for
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ronelle's 268 other Ask SC answers

Personally, I prefer talking online (through ads or email or social sites) to strangers rather than warm markets.

Placing flyers w/tear tabs locally in markets, general stores, colleges, business cards under windshield wipers, etc....

It's easier for strangers to tell you no, and easier for you to NOT take it personally; it's also a better way to avoid potential friction with family/friends because they didn't join, or they do and leave, etc. Possibly very bad situations.

Just my preference, we all look at things differently, have different strengths and weaknesses.:))

Hope this helps:))...


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Personally, I prefer talking online (through ads or email or social sites) to strangers rather than warm markets.

Placing flyers w/tear tabs locally in markets, general stores, colleges, business cards under windshield wipers, etc....

It's easier for strangers to tell you no, and easier for you to NOT take it personally; it's also a better way to avoid potential friction with family/friends because they didn't join, or they do and leave, etc. Possibly very bad situations.

Just
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Affiliate since: 06/14/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Susan's 7 other Ask SC answers

It is well to promote SFI to friends, family and strangers. I didn't
know the person personally that introduce me to SFI, but I understood
I wanted to be apart of this SFI team. I had became disable from an
stroke I had and couldn't do my usual work. Promoting what you think
would benefit you; can also benefit someone else. All we can do is promote
your SFI business as a thumb up opportunity for anyone who wants to
try it. No two people have the same DNA and likewise SFI will work for
those who want to work and not for those who don't want to work. Please
use your own judgement when it comes to promoting your SFI business.
After all you are seeking an answer to make your SFI business better. Two
heads are better than one. I think SFI team concept is the solution
to a full growth potential.
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It is well to promote SFI to friends, family and strangers. I didn't
know the person personally that introduce me to SFI, but I understood
I wanted to be apart of this SFI team. I had became disable from an
stroke I had and couldn't do my usual work. Promoting what you think
would benefit you; can also benefit someone else. All we can do is promote
your SFI business as a thumb up opportunity for anyone who wants to
try it. No two people have the same DNA and likewise
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Affiliate since: 07/04/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Olga's 2 other Ask SC answers

It is my opinion that it is best to start promoting to strangers. Friends and family can be very critical and opinionated of new ventures. However, a stranger does not know you personally therefore they will put their own effort into the business not based on the impressions they have on you. Once your business is established and taking off then you can introduce it to family and friends. Overall, I believe you should promote SFI to both groups, just at different stages of your business.

Affiliate since: 01/02/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read LeLa's 6 other Ask SC answers

I've found in my business that it is easier to approach a stranger. Your family cares for you, but if you are not a success in the business in their eyes, they are not very supportive at first. A stranger is not tainted towards you. As long as you are using sound, honest business practice, that is the route I suggest.
Some of my family and friends think I'm crazy for pursuing marketing, but the same thing happened to all the great success stories with people that have a vision and dream larger than life. Stay focused and don't mind them. Your dream has nothing to do with them. Good luck to you.
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I've found in my business that it is easier to approach a stranger. Your family cares for you, but if you are not a success in the business in their eyes, they are not very supportive at first. A stranger is not tainted towards you. As long as you are using sound, honest business practice, that is the route I suggest.
Some of my family and friends think I'm crazy for pursuing marketing, but the same thing happened to all the great success stories with people that have a vision and dream larger
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Affiliate since: 11/08/2012, Power Rank: 326 | Read Johnny's 264 other Ask SC answers

Well whether it is better to promote it to your family ,friends and acquaintances vis a vis to strangers really depends overall on how comfortable you are and also the more you share the better you will become immune to negativism , rejection or people who are skeptical and keep saying No I just move on and not get too personal over it .

Having said that however I guess it will be much easier to share and promote with people you know rather than strangers but again the irony of life is such sometimes people whom you don't know takes it better and are more receptive .

Well not to confuse you I would go for both and get the best of both world

See you all at the top real soon
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Well whether it is better to promote it to your family ,friends and acquaintances vis a vis to strangers really depends overall on how comfortable you are and also the more you share the better you will become immune to negativism , rejection or people who are skeptical and keep saying No I just move on and not get too personal over it .

Having said that however I guess it will be much easier to share and promote with people you know rather than strangers but again the irony of life
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Affiliate since: 10/01/2013, Power Rank: 19 | Read Aina's 157 other Ask SC answers

My opinion would be;

1) Yes, good to promote to our family members. Strategically, put them as your 5 1st liners. This way you are sharing the wealth generated with your family members. Just ensure they are active team members.

2) Again, as a strategy, place your friends as a second liners. Your will have a stronger team this way, by having people you know in your team, as 1st and 2nd liners. From here, duplication will take place accordingly, e.g friends of your 1st Liners (family members)followed by friends of your friends. I think this way, you will have a very strong team.

3) You should be seeing a dolloar sign on every person you meet, including strangers. Its a matter of how you will approach them, and make them your business partners. You can do offline meeting with them if they are within your vicinity. Group meeting or individually, according to their availability and interest.

In conclusion, all are important in order for you to expand your business of this scale. Sky is the limit.

All the best.
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My opinion would be;

1) Yes, good to promote to our family members. Strategically, put them as your 5 1st liners. This way you are sharing the wealth generated with your family members. Just ensure they are active team members.

2) Again, as a strategy, place your friends as a second liners. Your will have a stronger team this way, by having people you know in your team, as 1st and 2nd liners. From here, duplication will take place accordingly, e.g friends of your 1st
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Affiliate since: 05/08/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Erica's 23 other Ask SC answers

Hi,
I thought this was a great question.

In general it is usually easiest to talk with family and friends, until it comes to something like a potential business opportunity. Even though we ourselves may see the potential and are excited about it, it doesn't mean our family and friends will be on the same page. What has gotten my family and friends to check things out is I tell them SFI is accredited through the Better Business Bureau, so it is a very legitimate business. I also tell them the site is secure and if they choose to participate in anything on this site, they can use paypal, which seems to put them at ease as well.

Sometimes when we are dealing with strangers it is more difficult to talk with them because we do not know what interests they have, as they are strangers, so it may be hard to know what on the site would spark their interest.

One thing I found that has generated some traffic on my site is I posted a blurb on Facebook offering a Tripleclicks gift card to anyone who was interested. I even offered to personally mail them away if the person interested was not within my delivery area.

I found this useful because then people who were interested came forward to me and I did not have to seek people out myself. This is awesome because I know people on my Facebook have friends on their Facebook that I do not have, so if the interest gets out there, it should generate more traffic on SFI/Tripleclicks.

Hope this helps out!
Have a successful day!


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Hi,
I thought this was a great question.

In general it is usually easiest to talk with family and friends, until it comes to something like a potential business opportunity. Even though we ourselves may see the potential and are excited about it, it doesn't mean our family and friends will be on the same page. What has gotten my family and friends to check things out is I tell them SFI is accredited through the Better Business Bureau, so it is a very legitimate business. I also tell
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

I personally feel it is best to promote SFI to strangers first. I say this because everyone doesn't have the same mindset to work this type of program and you don't want to strain family relationships if they feel like you are pressuring them.

That being said, I would wait until you really know the ropes with SFI before promoting to anyone. You have to know what you are talking about and really understand the system before you can create duplication and help your team.

Family and friends can be better after you have proven to yourself that you can succeed and in turn, help them succeed.


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I personally feel it is best to promote SFI to strangers first. I say this because everyone doesn't have the same mindset to work this type of program and you don't want to strain family relationships if they feel like you are pressuring them.

That being said, I would wait until you really know the ropes with SFI before promoting to anyone. You have to know what you are talking about and really understand the system before you can create duplication and help your team.

Family
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