Affiliate since: 09/02/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Peggy's 13 other Ask SC answers

Hi Jeffery,

That is wonderful. Wish I knew how to work the A2A to round up those in my town. However, if I were in your shoes, I would probably do the following: Of course, this depends on what type of response you have for your meeting:

1) Have name tags

2) Have a place for everyone to take notes

3) Have refreshments

4) Have a chance for each one to get up in front of the others and
share how long they have been with SFI, do they have a sponsor,
and the pros and cons they have found with the business, and, other
things they wish to discuss.

5) Depending on how many are there this would help so others could take
notes at the meeting.

6) Next you could share your ideas on what type of marketing you are doing
or, if you are not doing any marketing then ask how the others are doing
their marketing.

7) Make sure, if they are willing, to pass around your names and phone numbers
so each of you can keep in contact with each other. email addresses so all
of you could be on the same email.

Well, that is what I would do if I had the chance so I hope your meeting turns out fantastic for you and your group.

Hope this helps.
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Hi Jeffery,

That is wonderful. Wish I knew how to work the A2A to round up those in my town. However, if I were in your shoes, I would probably do the following: Of course, this depends on what type of response you have for your meeting:

1) Have name tags

2) Have a place for everyone to take notes

3) Have refreshments

4) Have a chance for each one to get up in front of the others and
share how long they have been with SFI, do they have
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Affiliate since: 03/31/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Tom and Diana's 69 other Ask SC answers

My vision of such a gathering is an informal one. A get together of like minded individuals who live in the same area but, perhaps, are feeling somewhat alone in the world of an internet marketing business.

Let’s get together in my living room and have a cup of coffee or a glass of ice tea. We can get to know each other and brain storm some ideas and concepts of sales, marketing and sponsoring. There are so many facets, both online and off, of each of these parts of business that everyone, I am sure, will have a unique viewpoint of each.

Perhaps if someone wished to bring a guest or two (important: This should NOT be billed as an “opportunity” meeting) there could be a “refresher course” of basics played on the computer projected on a large TV screen.

One important item that should be addressed right from the start is that cross solicitation is strictly prohibited. We all know that many of us have more than one iron in the fire but this will NOT be the forum for anything but SFI and TripleClicks. In fact, even though SFI is so simple I am sure an afternoon or evening would be filled well into the next time we meet.

Good luck with your get together and have fun. Keep it informal (not stiff or regimented) and informative.
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My vision of such a gathering is an informal one. A get together of like minded individuals who live in the same area but, perhaps, are feeling somewhat alone in the world of an internet marketing business.

Let’s get together in my living room and have a cup of coffee or a glass of ice tea. We can get to know each other and brain storm some ideas and concepts of sales, marketing and sponsoring. There are so many facets, both online and off, of each of these parts of business that everyone,
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Affiliate since: 07/05/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Lazar's 69 other Ask SC answers

That's a nice idea.

Before the meeting choose place and time that all affiliates (or most of them) find suitable.The atmosphere should be relaxed and friendly.Take care that place where you chose to be meeting have enough place/seats for all,that music (if there's any) isn't too loud (so that you have to shout to each other) and that chosen place is not overcrowded (so that each time someone is interrupting you).


At the beginning of the meeting,if you are the initiator,check if everyone's there.Introduce yourself and let the rest introduce themselves.If you find it more comfortable,you can read (to all) from the list who is present (so that others can see who is who).Say what you thought that you can do/talk/discuss of,and let others add if they have their own ideas.

Some of the ideas that you could do:
- discuss different topics:daily actions/problems,advertising,marketing,sponsoring,Tripleclicks (products,games,auctions,W3),news from SFI,banking (credit cards,fees...),etc.
- different experiences (with S-builder,auctions,sponsoring...),successful or unsuccessful
- plans/ideas/suggestions for improvement of all

If others find uncomfortable to start,then you start discussion.You can get many ideas from SFI Forum here.
Say "I have problems with..." or "I have discovered great way for.." or "I solved that problem like this...".Once you start it,things will go their way,so don't worry.But be aware that discussion may take many twist and turns.


Note that someone has to act like a "moderator".Which means to keep some kind of "order" among you.Otherwise,at some point you may find it like all are talking at the same time,with a higher tone (like all chickens are clucking at the same time).Try to avoid that.That doesn't mean that everyone has to "ask for a word",but try to put discussion in some "normal" way.

Also,pay attention if someone is trying to say something,but others don't let him/her do it (or he/she is too shy to interrupt while others are speak,and never catch his/her turn).Or to others,who have to say ALWAYS their opinion before anyone else do it.You have to put those things in balance.


Have some "time limit".That means that meeting/gathering should last hour or two,maximum 3 hours.In the end thank everyone who took part in it and express hope that you will all meet again (and eventually that it will be "traditional").Some of the present persons may have need to exchange contacts (phone numbers,FB names,etc.).


In the very end - if you're meeting in a café or some similar place - don't forget to pay the bill! :)
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That's a nice idea.

Before the meeting choose place and time that all affiliates (or most of them) find suitable.The atmosphere should be relaxed and friendly.Take care that place where you chose to be meeting have enough place/seats for all,that music (if there's any) isn't too loud (so that you have to shout to each other) and that chosen place is not overcrowded (so that each time someone is interrupting you).


At the beginning of the meeting,if you are the initiator,check
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Affiliate since: 07/05/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Sunildatt's 150 other Ask SC answers

Your get together should help all the A2A affiliates to boost their business.

The idea is very good. First have a form filled by each member who wants to attend.In this form every member will have to fill the promotion methods and advertising methods they are trying.

They should fill which type of promotion methods they want to have guidance from participating members.Mention if they want to have guidance , they will have to provide other members guidance too

Also they should fill on which type of promotion methods they are ready to provide tips/ assist participating members for say 10 minutes each and how many such members they can assist.

Decide the time limit for get together. Say 4 hours.

Organize one to one meetings based on this information.

Apart from this ask in the form what are the goods members purchase from local shops including electronic gadgets and grocery etc. Make a Co-op

Select SAY 5 top items. Objective is that after your meeting, you all will buy it from tripleclicks. And you will approach local sellers of these items to become ECA and explain them benefit of listing on Tripleclicks and how they will get local customers.

These are very preliminary thoughts coming to my mind just after reading your questions. Take time to visualize how you can benefit apart from such examples. There can be many ways this get together can help you.

Have a Talk session from top sponsor, Top ECA referrer , Multi times price benders winner, Multi times PTP winner to share their tips.

I am sure you all will enjoy your get together.
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Your get together should help all the A2A affiliates to boost their business.

The idea is very good. First have a form filled by each member who wants to attend.In this form every member will have to fill the promotion methods and advertising methods they are trying.

They should fill which type of promotion methods they want to have guidance from participating members.Mention if they want to have guidance , they will have to provide other members guidance too

Also
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Affiliate since: 04/24/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Sameer's 74 other Ask SC answers

Hello Jeffrey

1. First of all you need to have a list of A2A friends of your area or state/country. In order to do that. Go to: https://www.tripleclicks.com/TConnectMbr.php?Your SFI.ID

Then Click on ECA. You will be taken to https://www.tripleclicks.com/indexECAs.php, where you can search the list of all ECAs in your country.
The next task is to get connected with them for sending your message/invitation.

2. Second method is to login to your score board and go to: https://www.sfimg.com/Leaders/PowerRank. Here search for your country/state leaders in SFI. Now get connected to Top Ten Leaders & tell them about your intention. The job of invitation becomes their responsibility. It's better to choose another two leaders as organizers to help you conduct the meeting.

3. Decide the venue & date (preferably a Sunday)
4. Duration (preferably from 10 AM to 5 PM)
5. Now give a list of topics to be covered:

(a) Opportunities in SFI, TC and scope of further expansion.
(b) How to build a large team of affiliates/ Team Leaders.
(c) Opening of ECA Stores to cover the entire area of your state.
(d) How to tap fast growing market in your state/country.
(e) How to maintain your ranks with minimum cost.
(f) How to help expand SFI, TC & ECAs globally.
(g) And finally the topic of “Why some succeed in SFI and many quit before even they had started”

6. This list of topics is not exhaustive, more topics can be covered as and when they arise during the meeting.

Hope this helps
Cheers & Have fun doing your SFI Business

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Hello Jeffrey

1. First of all you need to have a list of A2A friends of your area or state/country. In order to do that. Go to: https://www.tripleclicks.com/TConnectMbr.php?Your SFI.ID

Then Click on ECA. You will be taken to https://www.tripleclicks.com/indexECAs.php, where you can search the list of all ECAs in your country.
The next task is to get connected with them for sending your message/invitation.

2. Second method is to login to your score board and
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Affiliate since: 11/01/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ophelia's 15 other Ask SC answers

If ever, I might do the following:

1. Think of the purpose of the meeting,the venue and the date and time and send out the information to all the A2A in the locality to check their availability and be open for any suggestion as to the venue, date and time so as to accommodate more A2A.

2. Draft a list of activity to be undertaken, assign people to assist you if needed on a per area/locality basis. Activities may include self introduction to the group, their status in the SFI business or when they started.

3.Allocate time for sharing of experiences in doing SFI business, sharing of suggestions or tips how to recruit, promote etc...

4. Refreshments can be served if necessary

5. If you can, you can present a slideshow of how to do SFI efficiently and effectively (while having snacks or refreshments). Or maybe how to do certain things to promote/advertise or how to blog. You can ask A2A in advance to suggest what they particularly want to know or learn in the meeting.

I hope this helps...

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If ever, I might do the following:

1. Think of the purpose of the meeting,the venue and the date and time and send out the information to all the A2A in the locality to check their availability and be open for any suggestion as to the venue, date and time so as to accommodate more A2A.

2. Draft a list of activity to be undertaken, assign people to assist you if needed on a per area/locality basis. Activities may include self introduction to the group, their status in the SFI
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 433 | Read Mar's 582 other Ask SC answers

Having the opportunity to organize a get-together with a2a affiliates is one of the most important activities in furthering the growth of your SFI business. If the meeting is for the first time, I strongly suggest that you create a warm and comfortable atmosphere for all your a2a friends, so that they will feel welcomed and at ease. A friendly atmosphere is conducive to sharing and learning for everyone. How to make use of the meeting effectively, so that everyone will have something valuable to take with them?

Here’s what I recommend:

- Think of what overall outcome you want from the meeting and what activities need to occur to reach that outcome. Wouldn’t it be beneficial to your a2a friends, if they’ll gained valuable knowledge for advancing the growth of their SFI business, as an overall outcome of the meeting?

- You can suggest to your participants to form local SFI support groups and schedule regular monthly get-togethers, where everyone can share his/her own tips and ideas.

- Pick a topic to discuss one of SFI’s tools and resources and how to apply extensively and benefit from it

- You can ask from your a2a participants about sharing their proven and successful marketing strategies. This will ignite interest to everyone and keep the momentum going.

- You can or one of your a2a friends could focus in discussing all the mechanics involved in sponsoring new affiliates such as, getting traffic to your website/blog, generating and converting leads and so on.

You can add to the suggestion list above by finding out what are your challenges in venturing your SFI business and share them to your a2a friends. They might be able to offer you their tips and advice.

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Having the opportunity to organize a get-together with a2a affiliates is one of the most important activities in furthering the growth of your SFI business. If the meeting is for the first time, I strongly suggest that you create a warm and comfortable atmosphere for all your a2a friends, so that they will feel welcomed and at ease. A friendly atmosphere is conducive to sharing and learning for everyone. How to make use of the meeting effectively, so that everyone will have something valuable to
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Affiliate since: 10/01/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Nimo's 381 other Ask SC answers

Congratulations for taking this initiative. It sounds like its the first time you are getting together with your A2A friends so let it be a meeting of friends!

You probably have been communicating with each other online but this is the 1st time you are meeting in person. The key to remember here is that you all have a lot more in common than differences. You are all from the local area and you are all SFI affiliates with one goal and that is to run successful SFI businesses. If that wasn't the case why bother with SFI and A2A in the 1st place.

I would suggest that you approach the meeting with a relaxed attitude. You are going to meet your friends, and this will hopefully the 1st of many meetings to come. You are getting to know each other more and learn from each others experiences.

Depending on the situation, this could be just a casual get together over a cup of coffee or beer for an hour or 2, or it could be a formal meeting with a set out agenda or program.

I would prefer the casual approach. If you are to learn from each other, people need to be relaxed and be willing to share experiences. A formal setting is not always conducive to those things happening.

Throw away your agenda and just go. The conversation will naturally flow towards your common interest SFI.

Good luck.

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Congratulations for taking this initiative. It sounds like its the first time you are getting together with your A2A friends so let it be a meeting of friends!

You probably have been communicating with each other online but this is the 1st time you are meeting in person. The key to remember here is that you all have a lot more in common than differences. You are all from the local area and you are all SFI affiliates with one goal and that is to run successful SFI businesses. If that
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Affiliate since: 10/26/2010, Power Rank: 347 | Read Kay's 289 other Ask SC answers

Wow. What a potential hotbed for cross-soliciting and cross-lining. And both are dangerous to our teams. Don't ask for trouble.

First off, you've been in for how long? One month. And you are a silver. Is your silver based on a working, active team or just your beginner's To DO List plus some purchases? Who is going to lead the meetings? And set up the training? Are you experienced in those things. Or perhaps you intend it to be just a fun get together where they all spend the whole time trying to find the most charming and eager a2a to listen to. Are you willing to gamble that these a2a friends of yours will not get sucked into another line of sponsorship or outside business?

I would advise not having a number of unrelated downlines meet without the blessings of Gery, and not without a supervisory covering that will protect all a2a members and their sponsors.

Instead, put your eagerness (I've seen your excitement and leadership at the Forum) into another type of get together. Invite your team members, not CSAs, to bring a guest or two and have a short presentation about SFI, or maybe a question and answer session. Get the focus on the potential future they can have if they join your group. Have TC direct products to show and some brochures and flyers. And don't forget to have all your team members to bring their Gift Cards to give to their friends.

If you are after knowledge, we have the Forum which has administrators to watch what goes on there. You can contact your a2a through SFI approved mailers. Gery does not supply us with the personal email addresses of our a2a friends.

My advice is to put this on hold for a year or two and see if you are still so eager to do this. Then contact Gery before you start to make plans.
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Wow. What a potential hotbed for cross-soliciting and cross-lining. And both are dangerous to our teams. Don't ask for trouble.

First off, you've been in for how long? One month. And you are a silver. Is your silver based on a working, active team or just your beginner's To DO List plus some purchases? Who is going to lead the meetings? And set up the training? Are you experienced in those things. Or perhaps you intend it to be just a fun get together where they all spend the whole time
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

This is an interesting question and a very good thing.
Some things you may do, just a suggestion:-

* First is work out how much it will cost you.
* Arrange for put ins by the participants $20 or more per head depends on how big the event, Refreshment/tea party, lunch or dinner.
* Or ask them to bring a plate and wine if they prefer to drink. It is good to have a party without alcohol, only my opinion maybe some people will enjoy some tipsy moments ( not a drunk session of course - rules in any occasion is essential)
* Decide the venue - if at home is the Lounge big enough to cater for the number attending or set it in the garden if weather fine - this will be open air maybe with tents set up. Or will it be at the hired restaurant, hotel well how big or small the event should determine the venue.
* Dress code essential.(formal or casual)
* Special seating for invited guests (President, up line)

Next what activities you need to put up to make it really a great event, my suggestions only:

* Welcome arrange an MC (Master of Ceremonies)
* Introduction of each of them - giving each time to stand and introduce themselves etc
This may take 10 - 20 minutes ( depends on the number of participants).

Getting involved Activities - you need to set up some activities such as:

* Question and answers about the SFI/TripleClicks. Some general questions:
eg Which year the SFI was Launched, Who is the founder and President, Explain what they know of TripleClick and SFI in one sentence etc etc...
* Explain how and why they became an Affiliate with SFI.
* Share their testimonies of their SFI Business.

This may take 20-30 minutes or more

* Arrange to play Eager Zebra Games together have fun. How long depends...
It is a fun time no right or wrong answers, a lot of laughter and fun associated.

* Dress up nice.
* Probably a little music and ball room features.
Time to relax and party.

Should take 2 - 3 hours for the whole thing.

Be creative!

Oh and you may even invite the President and your upline leaders to come if they are close by and can make it to the function. Also it all depends on how big an event you want to hold and cost you are willing to pay for. And first and the foremost get writing to your a2a friends for them to agree on the event and contribution if any.

Hope I have been of help just a little, can be guidelines!

Cheers!






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This is an interesting question and a very good thing.
Some things you may do, just a suggestion:-

* First is work out how much it will cost you.
* Arrange for put ins by the participants $20 or more per head depends on how big the event, Refreshment/tea party, lunch or dinner.
* Or ask them to bring a plate and wine if they prefer to drink. It is good to have a party without alcohol, only my opinion maybe some people will enjoy some tipsy moments ( not a drunk session
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