Affiliate since: 04/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Geraldine's 9 other Ask SC answers

Hi! I personally experienced being caught up in the same dilemma when I was just starting. That is why when I received that little amount after the first month, I almost gave up. However, I read a lot from the ASK SC, Forums and looked for answers in the SFI support desk. Throughout my readings I found that it was always emphasized how SFI is your own business. Tips would also always mention that you have to invest in order to gain a profit; Business may take sometime to build up before you receive your ROI, and so on. I gave it another month, projecting that I will finally get my payoneer card (means I have $20 or so dollars in my account) by the 4-5th month based on the amount I received on the first month. I also did not just wait for things to turn around, I made the best of my second shot by doing a lot of advertisements and logging in everyday doing what I planned to earn more versa points. Then after the second month I received a pleasant surprise; my pay was 5x more than I expected. This has validated that more effort and work put into your business will surely pay off.

That's my testimony which I am willing to share to my PSAs in order to encourage them to give their SFI business another try.

1. Get what they invest = time/effort and money
2. Log in everyday and Keep up with their plan
3. Strategize on how to gain more points
4. Read more and learn from experience in order to support affiliates assigned to them

I hope this will help.
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Hi! I personally experienced being caught up in the same dilemma when I was just starting. That is why when I received that little amount after the first month, I almost gave up. However, I read a lot from the ASK SC, Forums and looked for answers in the SFI support desk. Throughout my readings I found that it was always emphasized how SFI is your own business. Tips would also always mention that you have to invest in order to gain a profit; Business may take sometime to build up before you receive
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Affiliate since: 07/01/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Rosalee's 16 other Ask SC answers

What should I say to my PSAs when they say they are going to quit because they are putting out more than they are receiving?"

First, I would convey to them the usual warm greetings. I would remind them of the appreciation I still feel having them on my team. I will then remind them of the credulous business of which they are a part. It is not a get rich quick scheme. Just like how one takes time to make profit from the ordinary business, it takes time to see any profit from SFI.
A matter of fact, they must realize "the only way to fail in SFI is if they give up." Point out also what Gery in his Rules of Success says. He says that many people quit just as they are ready to break -through. Can they imagine spending so much time mining for gold and just when they are a few centimetres away from striking it, leave? Why did they walk away at that point? Now they lost all their hopes for success - making profit on their expenditures.
Subsequently, I would help them to take appropriate actions like:
- For a start, they can set aside 15 minutes a day so as to complete their daily actions. Each set of VersaPoints gives some financial reward. It may seem small but every bit adds up.
- Buy PSAs and build their teams. They are in packs of 10s. As a team when they work together, they will all benefit.
- Go to triple clicks and see the products that they have available. There are some inexpensive items which they can buy and from which they can make an additional business. They can re-sell them and make profits. To ensure that this works, they could take orders from prospective clients and supply their demands.
Finally they must be reminded that "every journey starts with the first useful step." Consequently, they must be committed; they must persevere and they must communicate. The bottom line is, they can earn and make their business venture successful, as long as they do not quit.
I really hope this response helps.
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What should I say to my PSAs when they say they are going to quit because they are putting out more than they are receiving?"

First, I would convey to them the usual warm greetings. I would remind them of the appreciation I still feel having them on my team. I will then remind them of the credulous business of which they are a part. It is not a get rich quick scheme. Just like how one takes time to make profit from the ordinary business, it takes time to see any profit from SFI.
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Affiliate since: 08/09/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Lesley's 11 other Ask SC answers

Hi Diana

This is an age old question with any developing business. We need to be stressing to our PSAs that they must see SFI as their own long term business and to have a business you need to invest time and money, especially in the early stages.

If they look at a new business opening in a regular shopping environment, (a mall or even town centre), there are a number of financial overheads that must be in place before you start selling - rent, insurance, stock, equipment, display facilities, staff, transport, heat, light, water...... the list goes on. You are lucky if you start to break even after three years in business.

Now consider your SFI business. You sign up free and are provided with an excellent training and support system free. You can market your products to the whole world at a very low cost and can purchase items at a good price too. You have the opportunity to try a variety of ways of working and increasing your income without any great financial outlay or risk. By regularly putting a small amount of money into your SFI business from the start you will gradually see your income grow.

Personally, after the first six months of purchasing 125 Tcredits on standing order using my own money, I found that I was able to use my commission to pay for it. Hopefully over time I will also have additional residual income which will grow month on month, but at the moment I am happy to have this as a long term activity.

Basically - SFI is not a 'get rich quick scheme' but a real long term business opportunity.
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Hi Diana

This is an age old question with any developing business. We need to be stressing to our PSAs that they must see SFI as their own long term business and to have a business you need to invest time and money, especially in the early stages.

If they look at a new business opening in a regular shopping environment, (a mall or even town centre), there are a number of financial overheads that must be in place before you start selling - rent, insurance, stock, equipment,
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Affiliate since: 06/15/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Cacey's 47 other Ask SC answers

I would tell them not to quit. I might offer them a gift certificate or gift card to let them know they are not alone. I would also give them tips on how to utilize the gift certificates to help them drive their business forward.

It may be a gift certificate for more recruits, TC credits, etc.

I would ask questions and gain insight into what they may be doing wrong or not doing at all. Was it something I suggested that didn't work? Was it something that they read within the SFI community that turned out bad. Or was it something they were possibly trying to do on there own and they happen to run into a scam or something. Whatever it may be I would get to the bottom of it to try and resolve the issue that is hindering the progress.

I would advise them that SFI WORKS! If it were not so, they would no be around since 1998. Before the power of the Internet really took flight! This business works both online and off. It has a proven track record. How many other companies -- that have been around since 1998 -- let people without a high school diploma make six figures a year?

I would try to motivate them in a way not to stick around for my beneift or SFI's benefit, but for their benefit. It is a system that WANTS them to succeed.

I would basically just advise them to give it more time. I would set up phone calls, advertising campaigns, give them some top flight recruits (if they are serious themselves), to help push them to the next level.

I would give them insight into my life and let them know I have been there. I think a lot of folks starting out in this industry have. I would let them know when I was faced with the same dilemma, I worked harder and did not get upset. Not saying that this is what THEY should do, I am just saying this was my thought process as I struggled to see the results.
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I would tell them not to quit. I might offer them a gift certificate or gift card to let them know they are not alone. I would also give them tips on how to utilize the gift certificates to help them drive their business forward.

It may be a gift certificate for more recruits, TC credits, etc.

I would ask questions and gain insight into what they may be doing wrong or not doing at all. Was it something I suggested that didn't work? Was it something that they read within the
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Tell them that is how businesses are on line and off line.

You can expect to invest for one year or two off-line or on-line.

Here at SFI, you learn how to advertise,get referrals (biz partners ) and
fill your store,you will succeed if you follow instructions.

I tell them that SFI has the best training on line.We have more help for them.Remind them we have 3 up-line,the forums,ask Gery,Ask SC and the phone help.

You will be paid on the efforts of yourself and your EA2's and up.

Concentrate on helping your movers by communication, a few Gift Certificates and T credits when needed.

When I send a gift I also send a Help E-Card with a few suggestions how to get those needed action points.

If they still want to quit,ask them to at least come in and do the To Do List.They one year to return and try again.

If they quit,do not communicate with them again,it is against the rules.

Remember you are looking for Leaders and your Best five.You do not need five dependents.


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Tell them that is how businesses are on line and off line.

You can expect to invest for one year or two off-line or on-line.

Here at SFI, you learn how to advertise,get referrals (biz partners ) and
fill your store,you will succeed if you follow instructions.

I tell them that SFI has the best training on line.We have more help for them.Remind them we have 3 up-line,the forums,ask Gery,Ask SC and the phone help.

You will be paid on the efforts of
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Affiliate since: 06/06/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Great's 27 other Ask SC answers

Let them know that nothing good comes easy. They need to sacrifice a little to achieve anything great. Let them know that the price they are paying now is small compared to the gain they will get once they have their business running properly.

Use your own experience as an example to them, find out what and what they have done, what strategies they have taken and give them tips here and there to enable overcome the particular obstacle that seems to frustrate them.

They need to understand how the business works, why it is important for them to duplicate. Re-assign PSAs to them if necessary. Do all you can to encourage them.
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Let them know that nothing good comes easy. They need to sacrifice a little to achieve anything great. Let them know that the price they are paying now is small compared to the gain they will get once they have their business running properly.

Use your own experience as an example to them, find out what and what they have done, what strategies they have taken and give them tips here and there to enable overcome the particular obstacle that seems to frustrate them.

They need
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Affiliate since: 01/14/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Sule's 287 other Ask SC answers

This is a very difficult issue to tackle particularly when you know that at some point you too were faced with this same dilemma. It makes no economic sense to keep telling anyone to keep putting money in a business when they are not receiving commensurately. However, in SFI, optimism is the main key to success in the business. If you are able to find a practical way to keep up the optimism of your PSAs, it is possible to prevent them from quitting the business even if they are putting in more than they are receiving.

My advice is that you should open up very sincere communications with your PSAs if you notice any form of apathy. Let them know that you too had been in a similar situation in the past but you persevered that is why you are where you are today. Teach them the skills and offer them some tips to minimize what they are putting in the business. Specifically, advise them that:

1. They should not aspire to higher ranks above EA monthly until they deepen their downlines.
2. They can earn EA monthly through more of Action Points than Sales Points.
3. They should leverage on any opportunity they have to cut costs.
4. They should remember that the business is theirs alone and should therefore desist from competing with anyone.
5. They should always consider costs/benefits before taking any action.
6. They should remain focused and optimistic because SFI business is not a get-rich-quick business. It takes time and plenty of efforts to build the business.
7. They should try to interact with fellow affiliates at the a2a and forums to share in their experiences.
8. They should read more and learn more about the business.
9. The only money they should put in the business is what they can spare or afford to lose.
10. They should never spend any money they don’t have for the sake of the business.

Let them know that if they follow your advice, they can minimize risks and material losses in the business. That way, it is possible to stay on in the business hopeful that things will turn around with time. That is how it plays out for every affiliate who has made it in SFI business and theirs can not be different.



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This is a very difficult issue to tackle particularly when you know that at some point you too were faced with this same dilemma. It makes no economic sense to keep telling anyone to keep putting money in a business when they are not receiving commensurately. However, in SFI, optimism is the main key to success in the business. If you are able to find a practical way to keep up the optimism of your PSAs, it is possible to prevent them from quitting the business even if they are putting in more than
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

When someone tells me they are going to quit because they are putting out more than they are receiving, I will do the following:

1. I will try to find out exactly what is their problem or challenges in their business and then show some proof that IF I persevere longer than them without quitting, they should give it another shot.

2. After identifying their problems or challenges, I will do my utmost best to offer them a newer solutions so that they can prolong their decision to see if things work out right.

Ultimately if I find them to be lacking in attitude or mindset, then I will offer my blessing to their decision. I ALWAYS remember this cliche in business, "You Cannot Lead A Horse To The Water IF It Is NOT Thirsty!"

Hope this answers help!

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When someone tells me they are going to quit because they are putting out more than they are receiving, I will do the following:

1. I will try to find out exactly what is their problem or challenges in their business and then show some proof that IF I persevere longer than them without quitting, they should give it another shot.

2. After identifying their problems or challenges, I will do my utmost best to offer them a newer solutions so that they can prolong their decision
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Affiliate since: 01/18/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Atai Patrick's 9 other Ask SC answers

What I will say to my PSAs that is quitting are as follows:

With my experience what I did was to support the affiliate financially by sending a TC Gift Certificate to help him upgrade the following month at my expense. By so doing he will be convince to stay knowing fully well that money making in SFI is real because your support has proof that fact.

There is one of my affiliate that I also convince with affiliate E365. I explained what he stand to gain at the end of one year as an active member with SFI under their affiliate E365 competition.

You can convince an affiliate not to quit by encouraging him or her with stories and experiences of successful affiliates in SFI. By encouraging them to read affiliate tips and quotation of the day will go a long way to strengthen them towards success.

Some affiliates does not understand the goodies they stand to gain with SFI. It is our duty to serve as an eye opener to every affiliate will recruit. Because if you understand SFI properly, quitting will never be an option.

If you have many active affiliates under you, you might consider re assigning one or two to retain a special affiliate if he or she is tired of investing more than what is receiving. With the re assign active affiliates he or she will be eager to continue. I was once weak towards SFI not until I got my first active affiliates. Re assigning will help keep affiliate from quitting.

Lastly, do not relent in your daily, weekly and monthly messages this will also strengthen and keeps their hopes high.
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What I will say to my PSAs that is quitting are as follows:

With my experience what I did was to support the affiliate financially by sending a TC Gift Certificate to help him upgrade the following month at my expense. By so doing he will be convince to stay knowing fully well that money making in SFI is real because your support has proof that fact.

There is one of my affiliate that I also convince with affiliate E365. I explained what he stand to gain at the end of one year
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Affiliate since: 04/08/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Delice's 10 other Ask SC answers

Hello Diana

Firstly I must that you need to understand that they are beginning the steps to leave SFI, so ultimately what you say might not really make any difference.

With that said, let me continue by saying that I would remind them firstly that this is not a Get-Rich-Quick scheme, that it takes time to establish a new business. Then remind them of the benefits and free training and support that is available to them whenever they need it.

I would ask them at which college or university they could do a qualifying course for free and earn while they are still learning. Encourage them to stick to SFI for a period of time, as it is free and before they finally decide this is not for them to contact you again and discuss what happened in the time period that you requested them to try.

If you have personal success and benefits that you can tell them that also might help.

I wish you luck in your success with these negative affiliates.

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Hello Diana

Firstly I must that you need to understand that they are beginning the steps to leave SFI, so ultimately what you say might not really make any difference.

With that said, let me continue by saying that I would remind them firstly that this is not a Get-Rich-Quick scheme, that it takes time to establish a new business. Then remind them of the benefits and free training and support that is available to them whenever they need it.

I would ask them at which
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