Affiliate since: 09/26/2012, Power Rank: 328 | Read George's 87 other Ask SC answers

Today I received an email that caused me to reflect on this very question.

Only this guy is not going to disengage but engage more. The subject of the email was:
"An Observation"

This guy is a very good friend and one of my PSAs.

This was the basic info he shared in his letter to me:
My activity for February was significantly greater than previous months.
February VP: 21448 vs Total VP: 48091

My winnings were also much greater. I don't think it is a coincidence, What do you think?

My answer was:
As I say in my DG congrat letter, it is not luck it is the result of consistent and intentional work. There is a question in AskSC about working hard and making nothing. People here at SFI who do engage sometimes engage without intent. They must see the opportunities and leverage them. You are doing that.

For example, suppose you have a daily VP of 17. 3 more and you get 1 DG extra entry. Well play PTP 3 times. You will be in the daily crown, you may win one of the 3 PTP entries, and you get an extra drawing in the DG... Do this sort of thing everyday and the odds improve quickly.

There are so many ways to earn, some better than others, but there is always a way that will fit your personality. But this is the key. You must be intentionally engaged in revenue producing activity. Remember revenue is not what you earn, revenue is money coming into TripleClicks. Revenue is the money that comes into SFI.

Those who create this revenue reap the greatest rewards. It is this work that pays everyone.

Our Daily To Do list is important, but it is not a revenue producing activity. It is an earnings producing activity, but those earnings are VERY low and the more people are faithfully "earning" that way the less each VP is worth.

Our daily To Do List is important because it will equip us to create revenue for SFI and commissions for us and as revenue increases the value of each VP increases.

People working hard in SFI and making no money are probably engaged in time consuming rather than revenue producing activity. Each affiliate needs to take action to learn and apply skills in producing revenue, making sales, recruiting vendors, reaching out to gamers and auctioneers. This all brings revenue into TC and SFI. We cannot just get the 10 VP for looking at the documents on Marketing. We need to decide to get up today and DO one new marketing suggestion in the Training Material. And tomorrow do another one, and then another one, until we have exhausted every item on the list.

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Today I received an email that caused me to reflect on this very question.

Only this guy is not going to disengage but engage more. The subject of the email was:
"An Observation"

This guy is a very good friend and one of my PSAs.

This was the basic info he shared in his letter to me:
My activity for February was significantly greater than previous months.
February VP: 21448 vs Total VP: 48091

My winnings were also much greater.
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Hey Wilfreda,

Let them know that this is always their choice to make.

But if they stay and work on their business they always have a chance of recruiting that one or two fantastic affiliates that will make them an income. Whereas if they quit then they have zero chance of that ever happening.

Ask them what they have been doing to build their business and see if there isn't something you can do to help.

A lot of people claim to have put in a lot of effort and hard work but when you look closely they have just been treading water the whole time.

Maybe they just need some clarification on a few things, or some help designing ads, something you can help them with.

I know this gets thrown around a lot but remind them that "Winners never Quit and Quitters never Win."

If after all that they still quit then "move on". Don't pine over the lost ones, work with the ones you have left, they need you more.
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Hey Wilfreda,

Let them know that this is always their choice to make.

But if they stay and work on their business they always have a chance of recruiting that one or two fantastic affiliates that will make them an income. Whereas if they quit then they have zero chance of that ever happening.

Ask them what they have been doing to build their business and see if there isn't something you can do to help.

A lot of people claim to have put in a lot of effort
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Affiliate since: 04/08/2016, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read George E.'s 80 other Ask SC answers

When you are asked a question in this way you will have no doubt that they know SFI is a real business where they will need to work and invest if they're ever going to see a return. They will also know it is not a get rich scheme. At this point it is best to proceed by asking them a series of questions about their efforts and hard work.

You can review their VP Ledger to see if their is anything that needs to be addressed. Let them know that quitting will not solve anything because it is the broad and easy way that most take. Those that fail have a habit of taking a path of least resistance. And if followed repeatedly will never lead one to succeed. Either change or remain a creature of habit.

Get them to promise you that they'll go back and review all the same reading material again and revisit the Training Tab links for anything they have not yet studied. Such as the Internet Income Course. You can even refer them to affiliate marketing statistics and articles.

See: AffStat Affiliate Marketing Statistics and Affiliate Marketing Has a High Turnover and Low Chance of Success?

Albert Einstein said, "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."

Based on your knowledge, evaluation, of your team member and how long they've been at this you may need to tell them their approach has been all wrong. Remind them that there is a proven path and rules to follow which lead to success. And that no matter where they go in this kind of business people are essentially the same and the statistics do not deviate much.



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When you are asked a question in this way you will have no doubt that they know SFI is a real business where they will need to work and invest if they're ever going to see a return. They will also know it is not a get rich scheme. At this point it is best to proceed by asking them a series of questions about their efforts and hard work.

You can review their VP Ledger to see if their is anything that needs to be addressed. Let them know that quitting will not solve anything because it
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Affiliate since: 10/01/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Nimo's 381 other Ask SC answers

The thrust of what I would say would be to encourage him to continue working his SFI business. He would be gently reminded that SFI is just like any other business in that effort and hard work is indeed needed. Be patient. His thinking is not out of the ordinary. Many people think of quitting just before they make their break or success.

I would have a look at his VP Ledger and his Profile if I were not already familiar with these and use the relevant information there to encourage him to continue.

I would point to those members who are successful in SFI and try to use them as examples of those who persevere. There are some very good testimonials from those who have done well in SFI but had to really work and struggle at the beginning. Use them to encourage your affiliate.

I would also through all this make it plain that I am very willing to work with him, set goals with him and work out with him business strategies as necessary.

It’s really his decision and if he insists and decides to leave then I would wish him all the best and give him my blessing. I would also let him know that he would be very welcome to rejoin my team at SFI in the future. All he has to do to make contact with me when and if that time comes

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The thrust of what I would say would be to encourage him to continue working his SFI business. He would be gently reminded that SFI is just like any other business in that effort and hard work is indeed needed. Be patient. His thinking is not out of the ordinary. Many people think of quitting just before they make their break or success.

I would have a look at his VP Ledger and his Profile if I were not already familiar with these and use the relevant information there to encourage
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Affiliate since: 10/07/2014, Power Rank: 501 | Read Alvin's 86 other Ask SC answers

It is not easy to convince a person to change their mind once their mind is made up, and they also have themselves convinced to quit. Persuasion by another to convince continuance in SFI must be presented early on. We can not afford to wait for our Affiliates to decide to quit. We must share with them why we keep going, and share with them how to becoming more productive and persistent will help them see the progress over time.

Working with them from the beginning will also help them see you are also serious. What has happened for most new Affiliates, is once they are enrolled many Sponsors feel they have done their job, and SFI or TripleClicks will complete the rest for them.

This is true in many cases, but to a new person it is very important they have a Sponsors attention at least for several months. This will give the impression a sponsor is also serious, and is caring enough to provide support. It is very devastating to a new Affiliate who can never reach a Sponsor, or never hears from a Sponsor once joined.

So if this is happening too much; "going to quit because nothing is coming of his efforts and hard work?" we must be much slower in making sure we are filling in these gaps before our Affiliates reach this point. This means we must have the time to build relationships.

In reality we also must realize how many new Affiliates we can adequately sponsor in a effective and efficient manner. The average is about 3-5 per month, if we are communicating with them along the way what we do online.

Even just asking questions to understand different cultures of those outside our region, talking about climatic differences, or even showing interests in the cares most important to our future Affiliates is part of building relationships.

Then we have many tools provided for us here. It is important to know ourselves those tools work and how they work to keep a new Affiliate engaged.

So in conclusion, I would say spend more time at the beginning of enrollment building relationships first and express the long term value in learning how to do the business more than how the business can earn income. Building relationships along the way, and strengthening these relationships first will help eliminate these doubts.

Thanks for allowing me to share.

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It is not easy to convince a person to change their mind once their mind is made up, and they also have themselves convinced to quit. Persuasion by another to convince continuance in SFI must be presented early on. We can not afford to wait for our Affiliates to decide to quit. We must share with them why we keep going, and share with them how to becoming more productive and persistent will help them see the progress over time.

Working with them from the beginning will also help them
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Affiliate since: 10/04/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ronelle's 268 other Ask SC answers

I can most assuredly relate to their concerns, as I have had those thoughts blip across my mind occasionally, too. I would guess that many of our affiliates have!

What you tell them is that they will always wonder what if...?? if they quit. What if I tried a little longer, or harder? What if I had READ all those LaunchPad lessons, advising me SFI is NOT a short term money making business? Most importantly, what could I have become had I studied the Internet Income Courses, both 1 and 2?? Or at least have read some AskSC answers to questions I looked up the answers to; discussed my state of mind with my Sponsor or an a2a friend?

Reinforce to your doubting affiliates that nothing in life worth having is gained without some kind of serious effort! All activities, relationships, jobs, businesses, gardening... they ALL require effort.

Have patience with yourself, put forth honest effort, try for a little while longer (at least 6 months), then reappraise your situation, see where you stand.

Then come talk to me (you, as sponsor or friend) before you settle on your choice:))

Wishing you and your team much success:))...


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I can most assuredly relate to their concerns, as I have had those thoughts blip across my mind occasionally, too. I would guess that many of our affiliates have!

What you tell them is that they will always wonder what if...?? if they quit. What if I tried a little longer, or harder? What if I had READ all those LaunchPad lessons, advising me SFI is NOT a short term money making business? Most importantly, what could I have become had I studied the Internet Income Courses, both 1 and
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Affiliate since: 04/27/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Wellington Dingaan's 2 other Ask SC answers

1.If he/she already know remind him/her that Rome wasn't built in one day.
2.Tell him/her that quitters never win. There is no way that you can't be successful in SFI unless you quit.
3.Tell him/her to ask any business person who is now successful how he/she started and how was the journey.
4.Tell him/her to keep sponsoring, advertising, and marketing Tripleclicks products, and also how to maintain EA2 status with low cost if he can't afford.
5.Tell him/her to ask any question he might have and also participate in the Forum to get tips and encouragements and stay motivated.
6.Tell him/her to apply the marketing methods and aids find in marketing tab.
7.Tell him/her to read all SFI rules of success.
8.Tell him/her to be patient, persistent and committed.
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1.If he/she already know remind him/her that Rome wasn't built in one day.
2.Tell him/her that quitters never win. There is no way that you can't be successful in SFI unless you quit.
3.Tell him/her to ask any business person who is now successful how he/she started and how was the journey.
4.Tell him/her to keep sponsoring, advertising, and marketing Tripleclicks products, and also how to maintain EA2 status with low cost if he can't afford.
5.Tell him/her to ask any question
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Affiliate since: 06/27/2013, Power Rank: 196 | Read James's 127 other Ask SC answers

The first question you need to ask him the following questions for reflection and self realization
What actually is your intention when you first join the business?
What is your expectation in the first month, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years down the line?
What is your goal?
Getting all the positive and negative responses,then you can focus on the positive responses first to make him reduce his negative perceptions on the business.
Tell him, "Rome was not build in a day" "Success does not come a clip of the thumbs like magic" " Business takes time to grow like sowing a seed. Choose a good seed(good strategy), put into the soil,(media to promote your business) it germinates(may take days, weeks, or months)(depends on the media you use). It grows and put fertilisers(investment)to make it grows and produce fruits(result of investment and hard works. Follow the business mechanisms as provided by SFI- use all the necessary tools to grow your business. If you have tried all that,(making an effort) and still no result, then you can happily quit. SFI is not your business. But again, you can tell him, "Why there millionaires in SFI? Millionaires are not born but created.
Talk about the attractive Compensation Plan and Benefits and the various ways income can ve created. What about having a huge team which create residual income for him? until 12 generations? Money is there in SFI. You need to dig deeper and deeper to reach the diamond.Persistence,consistence, focus and dtermination are the keys to success. Read over and over again on Rules of Success and he will be motivated!
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The first question you need to ask him the following questions for reflection and self realization
What actually is your intention when you first join the business?
What is your expectation in the first month, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years down the line?
What is your goal?
Getting all the positive and negative responses,then you can focus on the positive responses first to make him reduce his negative perceptions on the business.
Tell him, "Rome was not build in
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 426 | Read Mar's 582 other Ask SC answers

In your question, you didn’t specify if the affiliate who is planning to quit is under your leadership. I’m going to base my answer on the premise that you’re his sponsor. This would make more sense. Before you tell something to your affiliate who’s going to quit, maybe it is necessary for you as his Team Leader to have a close look on your leadership role. Maybe in reviewing your goals and visions will lead you to identify what you have been missing in your support to your whole SFI organization.

A situation like this is a common occurrence. You need to have an overview where you’re leading your SFI business and your organization. You might need to review and evaluate in details your support role, marketing strategy, etc, as if you’re using a magnifying glass to ensure that you’re in the right direction as you lead your whole SFI organization. All businesses need to develop a clear approach to generating the sustainable growth and profits that ensure long-term success.

The following questions will help you identify what action to take in regards to your affiliate who’s ready to give up:

- Have you set up a plan strategy for supporting your downline?

- How effective is your plan in regards to supporting your downline?

- How much time is allocated to knowledge base and motivation support to your downline?

After reviewing these questions, you’ll be able to see where you stand and know if you’re in a position to communicate with your affiliate who’s ready to quit. If you are, then offer him a one on one support:

- Conduct an overview of his current and past SFI business operation.

- Inquire if he has business plan and marketing strategy in place.

From the steps above, you’ll be able to formulate a business plan model according to his personality type. This is only the start, you’ll need to continually monitor and evaluate his progress. You may need to update his business plan from time to time.

You can tell him to give it one more try with your full support.

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In your question, you didn’t specify if the affiliate who is planning to quit is under your leadership. I’m going to base my answer on the premise that you’re his sponsor. This would make more sense. Before you tell something to your affiliate who’s going to quit, maybe it is necessary for you as his Team Leader to have a close look on your leadership role. Maybe in reviewing your goals and visions will lead you to identify what you have been missing in your support to your whole SFI organization.
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Affiliate since: 02/08/2020, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Michael's 202 other Ask SC answers

Hi Wilfreda!
Just ask your affiliate to give his/her business time. Success is not going to happen overnight. Business is like a tree. You can't plant it today and expect fruits tomorrow. You must water your tree and look after it. It will look after you in future. Same with his/her business.
Let him/her understand that it takes time to get to know all the things about business. It takes time to get to know the products in order to advertise them. It takes time to develop a plan. It takes time to figure out what marketing activities will work best for him/her. There will be up and down. The road won't be smooth.
Seeing is believing. After telling him/her, just refer him/her to what others are saying about SFI, show him/her what you have achieved and what other old affiliates have achieved. Make him/her aware that there is lot of achievement. Achievement is not only money.
Good luck, I hope this will change his/her point of view.
Thank you.
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Hi Wilfreda!
Just ask your affiliate to give his/her business time. Success is not going to happen overnight. Business is like a tree. You can't plant it today and expect fruits tomorrow. You must water your tree and look after it. It will look after you in future. Same with his/her business.
Let him/her understand that it takes time to get to know all the things about business. It takes time to get to know the products in order to advertise them. It takes time to develop a plan. It takes
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