Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Williams's 638 other Ask SC answers

I can tell you from my personal experience that most if not all of your family will think that SFI is a waste of time. If you believe them then you can't be successful in SFI. But I refused to accept their opinion of my 'personal project'. Even to this very day, I often refer to growing my SFI fortunes as my personal project. I realize that if it is to be then it is up to me, not them. Not my sponsor or upline but me.

So 8 years later and several thousands spent and earned, I am still in SFI. You have to separate your personal life from your business life. You must tell your family when you are going to work on 'your project' and then make time to just spend time with your family doing what you've always done with them. Every once in a while, my sister will ask, "Are you still trying to make money online?" I smile, and say "yes and you should shop TripleClicks for your next gift instead of going to your local discount store! I can provide you will a discount on anything that you like. . . " This usually can garner some interest for the moment but the timing is critical.

Thus, I say that it is not so important that your family embrace your 'SFI business' as it is that you should embrace it. Although, if they did it could give you early leverage that you need to make milestones. I have 9 brothers and 4 sisters. So if they all joined my 'project' then became active EAs then I'm practically guaranteed around $171 dollars in commissions but this is a modest estimate. It could be a whole lot more.

So I guess you say why is their support not important? Well, though they are family, there are different personalities. They have different interests and goals. A near friend is better than a distant brother in any case! Solidarity is the crux of duplication and in this business that's everything. If you can get it from your family super but don't expect your friends or family to embrace your ideals. Many a friendships have been distroyed because of a conflict of business interests. So I say keep your friends and family out of your business and keep your business associates out of your personal life. Should you find congruity of mind, nuture and treasure the opportunity to work together.
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I can tell you from my personal experience that most if not all of your family will think that SFI is a waste of time. If you believe them then you can't be successful in SFI. But I refused to accept their opinion of my 'personal project'. Even to this very day, I often refer to growing my SFI fortunes as my personal project. I realize that if it is to be then it is up to me, not them. Not my sponsor or upline but me.

So 8 years later and several thousands spent and earned, I
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Affiliate since: 07/19/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Jaqui's 6 other Ask SC answers

It's always very important to receive family support in any aspect of life. And like any other job/venture/business that you do, I think the most important factor is "Time Management".

Why are YOU embracing SFI ?
What gets YOU excited about SFI ?

Explain your excitement, hopes & dreams about SFI to your family and get them involved, that's just one of the perks of working for yourself, being able to let your family into YOUR office anytime you like.

I'm sure your family will embrace your SFI business once they see the potential that you see.

And ....

If they don't then it's time to tighten your "Time Management" belt and work your business around your family as you would any other job.

I wish you and your family great success.




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It's always very important to receive family support in any aspect of life. And like any other job/venture/business that you do, I think the most important factor is "Time Management".

Why are YOU embracing SFI ?
What gets YOU excited about SFI ?

Explain your excitement, hopes & dreams about SFI to your family and get them involved, that's just one of the perks of working for yourself, being able to let your family into YOUR office anytime you like.

I'm
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Affiliate since: 05/06/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Lawal's 156 other Ask SC answers

Hello and thanks for asking

I believe every family member would love to support themselves in other to be able to achieve a standard and standing second income for themselves. But it may not the same with all family, so what do you do if they don't support?

You must really understand how SFI works before you could start seeking support from your family members, assuming they are ready to grant their aids finaciaoand otherwise. You must ba able to prove you can make more income giving them instances and assurance on safe returns on their investment.

You need their support even though they are not willing to help, how? SFI is an affiliate business, you need networking, contacts and etc your immediate family will always be a better place to start your marketing even if they won't be joining, at least they should be able to help you share you ideas with their friends, coworkers and etc This is very important role your family can play in your SFI business.

Just in case they are unwilling to help, or they need evidences then you must

- Determined to succeed all the way with or without their help.

- Have your blog, its a sign that you are serious with the business and they need to understand you need all the hands available on deck to build a great family business with SFI.

- Be diligent about running your SFI business, it mustn't interfere with the relationship you have with you family.

- If your family turn you down then turn. to your friends not as an act of disappointment but courage to continue with what you believe would work out.

- Hand over business cards to them to help you share, with your name as an affiliate with SFI, they will start getting familiar with SFI strategies.

- Always share your success stories as well as other peoples testimony.

There is no reason though not to support, but if they do, you must stay focus on the business and put in more effective strategies to move on. Once the find out you are not giving up, they will grow into asking you has the business is going and gradually love to join.

I hope it helps, Focus and aim high

Cheers
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Hello and thanks for asking

I believe every family member would love to support themselves in other to be able to achieve a standard and standing second income for themselves. But it may not the same with all family, so what do you do if they don't support?

You must really understand how SFI works before you could start seeking support from your family members, assuming they are ready to grant their aids finaciaoand otherwise. You must ba able to prove you can make more income
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Marlene's 27 other Ask SC answers

I’m in the lucky position where those in my family (whose opinion matter), embrace SFI and give me their full support.

That said, even if they did not, I would still build my SFI business.

Why?

Because ultimately, I am the only one responsible for the success or failure of my SFI business.

So, if you are serious about your SFI business and committed to it, let your actions show them what is possible.

Don’t let anybody stand in the way of your dreams!

“How would your life be different if…You stopped allowing other people to dilute or poison your day with their words or opinions? Let today be the day…You stand strong in the truth of your beauty and journey through your day without attachment to the validation of others”
? Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free





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I’m in the lucky position where those in my family (whose opinion matter), embrace SFI and give me their full support.

That said, even if they did not, I would still build my SFI business.

Why?

Because ultimately, I am the only one responsible for the success or failure of my SFI business.

So, if you are serious about your SFI business and committed to it, let your actions show them what is possible.

Don’t let anybody stand in the way
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

It is important that families embrace tour entrepreneur efforts. It does not need be specific to SFI.
Being a business owner, no matter what it is, is a life style choice so it needs to have the support of your immediate family as it does impact how the family lives.

If the family does not support entrepreneurship efforts, then it is important to ask family.embers their reasons for not supporting it. Remember your business practices or only impact how you serve customers but ask how it i.pacts the family too.

Several business owners state the same statement...If home front is not settled the it does not matter how good the business is running as family is who surrounds me with support unconditionally.

Customers will support your entrepreneurial efforts due to the simple fact there is a financial transaction between you, family is not there due to buying some ser ice or product from you so it is important to have family support and understand what it means to you to pursue an entrepreneurial life style.

I repeat that it is not necessarily about SFI but the lack of understanding of what an entrepreneur pursuit means not o ly for you it the benefits you are working toward. It important to ask what they are concerned with or reason to not support your interest in owning your own company.

It is an affiliate's responsibility to his or her family to be transparent and clear what being an entrepreneur means to him or her and how the affiliate is going to balance work and home life so that family is not a second or third priority but continues to be valued as much as before.
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It is important that families embrace tour entrepreneur efforts. It does not need be specific to SFI.
Being a business owner, no matter what it is, is a life style choice so it needs to have the support of your immediate family as it does impact how the family lives.

If the family does not support entrepreneurship efforts, then it is important to ask family.embers their reasons for not supporting it. Remember your business practices or only impact how you serve customers but ask
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Affiliate since: 08/23/2013, Power Rank: 330 | Read Marija's 36 other Ask SC answers

I would say it is important.

At the beginning my husband didn't believe in this opportunity. He was telling me that I am wasting my time for nothing. I was doing my tasks and I was advertising when I have some spare moments. I was stealing those moments from me and my family.

Since I started earning, his opinion changed. Now, I spend more time in advertising and working with my team. If my paid advertisement goes, I spend whole day on my computer training my new affiliates and my business is getting better and better.

So, yes, definitely - it is important that your family embrace your SFI business.

Well, if they don't, just be patient, do what you do and wait until you start earning, then, they will change their mind!

Wishing you all success!
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I would say it is important.

At the beginning my husband didn't believe in this opportunity. He was telling me that I am wasting my time for nothing. I was doing my tasks and I was advertising when I have some spare moments. I was stealing those moments from me and my family.

Since I started earning, his opinion changed. Now, I spend more time in advertising and working with my team. If my paid advertisement goes, I spend whole day on my computer training my new affiliates and
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Thanks for this question.

An Indian Proverb says, " If the foundation is strong the structure is secure!".

True - Isn't it?

Another Indian proverb says, " Behind every successful man remains a woman"!

All these point to one established fact-Without family's support no new venture by a family member especially men, will ever succeed.

To succeed in an an online business like SFI, one has to have patience and perseverance. It will take at least a year for any new affiliate to establish a firm foundation, build the team and start growing & earning an income. Every affiliate should not only understand this fact clearly himself/herself but should share and explain the same with his/her family members.

Any family will expect an income out of any venture regularly.If they just observe the efforts and not seeing any income accruing naturally, they will start putting pressure on the person who indulges in SFI activities every day. If such person remains without a job or any other regular income, then the pressure from the family will be more.

All forms of pressures will be exerted ranging from polite explanations to threat forcing the affiliate, in most of the cases, to give up. Lack of understanding of SFI concepts and support by the family members is one of the major reasons for many affiliates to give us quickly.

In such cases, any amount of explanation by the Up line will not help. Hence, it is quite essential that before making any fresh sign ups, especially of family members, relatives & friends, the family back ground should be understood clearly and the family members should be involved when presentations or details about SFI Business are made to the prospects.

If this is not done, the member will join and due to lack of family's support he/she will give up very soon about which the Sponsor can do nothing.

Conclusion:

Without family embracing the SFI Business it is quite difficult for any one to continue with activities, grow and succeed.

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Thanks for this question.

An Indian Proverb says, " If the foundation is strong the structure is secure!".

True - Isn't it?

Another Indian proverb says, " Behind every successful man remains a woman"!

All these point to one established fact-Without family's support no new venture by a family member especially men, will ever succeed.

To succeed in an an online business like SFI, one has to have patience and perseverance.
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Affiliate since: 01/04/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read David's 87 other Ask SC answers

Having your families acceptance of your choices is always something that we should strive to achieve. If you family is accepting of your choice to build an online business with SFI, that is fantastic.

If your family is not so receptive of it, there could be a few reasons why.
1- They don't understand what SFI is. If this is the case, explain what SFI is and what type of work you would be doing. The financial side of the business. Let them know that SFI is a invest if you want type of program. Also let them know that the potential for residual income is huge.

2- They might have the idea that all of these make money online opportunities are scams. If this is the case, I would work on my business for a few months then show my family the fruits of my labor.

3- They might simply think it is a waste of time.

There may be many other reasons why a family might not accept or want to support in your choice to build your business with SFI. However, simply explaining SFI to them and showing them your reward for your hard work could be enough to persuade them to support your decision.


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Having your families acceptance of your choices is always something that we should strive to achieve. If you family is accepting of your choice to build an online business with SFI, that is fantastic.

If your family is not so receptive of it, there could be a few reasons why.
1- They don't understand what SFI is. If this is the case, explain what SFI is and what type of work you would be doing. The financial side of the business. Let them know that SFI is a invest if you want
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Affiliate since: 07/22/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Elvira's 12 other Ask SC answers

Hi,Andjela!

Very good question! I think the most important thing is that person you live with and share your bills is giving you support.
My husband was very skeptic about it,kept asking when the payment will be,but i asked him to listen with me some Webinars and now he is supportive too.
I have some family members who think i am a very big fool for spending my time this way,and it is hard really,but i just think about that day when i will make a success and tell them that!
You have to believe in this job and yourself,believe in your success and do not worry.
Today,for them ,i am a fool and i am not even trying to make them change their opinion,support from my husband is everything i need.
Tomorrow,when i make a success in this job,they will see how wrong they have been.
Just believe in yourself,work hard and the time will do its work.
Hope this helped you!
Wish you a lot of success in SFI!

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Hi,Andjela!

Very good question! I think the most important thing is that person you live with and share your bills is giving you support.
My husband was very skeptic about it,kept asking when the payment will be,but i asked him to listen with me some Webinars and now he is supportive too.
I have some family members who think i am a very big fool for spending my time this way,and it is hard really,but i just think about that day when i will make a success and tell them that!
You
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Affiliate since: 09/25/2020, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Prince's 92 other Ask SC answers

It is important that your family embrace your SFI business because of the support and encouragement it brings. It also gives a sense of belonging to all concern in knowing they're part of something big. It gives your business legitimacy as well.
In the launchpad training series a question was asked: if you discovered a diamond rich mine for instance, who'll you inform first? Your family members of course!

Be that as it may, the success or otherwise of your SFI business rests entirely on your shoulders. It is your business and you're the boss, driver and leader. Everyone else follows your lead. That is why even though your family members are involved or part of your team, it you that'll make things happen. You become the awesome sponsor and when the business succeeds, everyone in the team also becomes successful. This will relieve financial pressures, and stress that comes with supporting members who're not financially stable since they'll be making their own money working at their own pace.
If on the other hand they don't well, as the saying goes: some will, some won't, so what? Next please!
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It is important that your family embrace your SFI business because of the support and encouragement it brings. It also gives a sense of belonging to all concern in knowing they're part of something big. It gives your business legitimacy as well.
In the launchpad training series a question was asked: if you discovered a diamond rich mine for instance, who'll you inform first? Your family members of course!

Be that as it may, the success or otherwise of your SFI business rests entirely
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