Affiliate since: 06/23/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Wisdom's 11 other Ask SC answers

The most important of the two is the follow-up

Why?

1. Free second chance Access.

You will agree that every good business person would position themselves to make a good first impression on their prospects, right? Let me surprise you. Sometimes your ad for instance does not achieve that, no matter how good they are.
You know what? your follow-up, does the magic for you because it gives you free second chance access to penetrate your prospect.

2. Better and broader understanding of your business.

Your follow-up gives your prospect better understanding of your business to make informed decision. This is so because they probably stumbled on you and didn't have enough time to think and decide for the opportunity you are offering.

This is why most sites use auto responders.

You know what? Make an excellent first impression but don't underestimate the power of a good follow-up. It is the bomb. Trust me

Hope this helps.

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The most important of the two is the follow-up

Why?

1. Free second chance Access.

You will agree that every good business person would position themselves to make a good first impression on their prospects, right? Let me surprise you. Sometimes your ad for instance does not achieve that, no matter how good they are.
You know what? your follow-up, does the magic for you because it gives you free second chance access to penetrate your prospect.

2. Better
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Affiliate since: 02/22/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Kathryn's 24 other Ask SC answers

I think both are equally important. You don't know if your initial contact will convince the prospect or not. You want to give them the best information that you can to pique their interest and then answer whatever questions they have to try to get them interested enough to sign up. You must also let them know that this is not a get rich quick scheme so that they will not give up after a couple of days.

Sometimes people want to think things over. This is when they may come back to ask more questions, and thus this would be follow-up. The questions that they have will help you to know their interest level and perhaps you will know if they will stick around or not. This is also a time to refer your prospects to YouTube videos or your blog or whatever you feel may help to convince them that SFI is definitely worth it.

This is my opinion, but I hope that it helps.
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I think both are equally important. You don't know if your initial contact will convince the prospect or not. You want to give them the best information that you can to pique their interest and then answer whatever questions they have to try to get them interested enough to sign up. You must also let them know that this is not a get rich quick scheme so that they will not give up after a couple of days.

Sometimes people want to think things over. This is when they may come back to ask
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Affiliate since: 01/26/2011, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read CHILE's 20 other Ask SC answers

The initial contact is as important as the follow up because of the following reasons: -
The first step is to establish the contact and sell your idea and product.

In SFI the same rule applies.

You have to convince your contact why your product is superior to others. For instance, join free, it is free entering and free exist. There is no story on how your commission should be paid. It is instant payment. Millions of affiliates are working at the comfort of their homes. You have the opportunity to meet people with diverse culture, business acumen and global exchange of ideas on how to move your business forward.

Based on that conviction you move to the next level of inviting your contact to join you. Ordinarily it is not going to be instant or automatic in most cases. This is where follow up becomes very essential to wrap up your effort.

The second step is to show case your achievement and this has to be done through your follow up. There are many doubters out there. To them they want to see something physical. SFI gift cards, certificate, etc will play the trick.

The third proffer solution to the problem that the prospect might raise. Demonstrate how you will help to get him started if he eventual joins. Here you will require all the training on how to be awesome sponsor. It will help in your follow up to get the prospect on his feet.

I will say “Initial contact is the invitation and follow up is the entertainment” both are very important in moving your SFI business to the next level.

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The initial contact is as important as the follow up because of the following reasons: -
The first step is to establish the contact and sell your idea and product.

In SFI the same rule applies.

You have to convince your contact why your product is superior to others. For instance, join free, it is free entering and free exist. There is no story on how your commission should be paid. It is instant payment. Millions of affiliates are working at the comfort of their homes.
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Both are very important. The initial contact sets the stage with the prospect, and the follow-up if consistent, shows that you are a serious leader. The initial contact may come in first because if it doesn't grab their attention, the follow up takes a lot longer and much more consistency and work.

Finding the right welcome letter can make a difference with the initial contact. Try several and see which one works for you. With all of the language and cultural differences in SFI, the initial contact needs to connect with many different people. Therefore, it might be better to use a different initial welcome with each language group. The importance of translating at least some of the message into their language in your initial welcome shows that you respect their language and culture.

For follow up, I suggest the Checklist under Affiliate Manager on each persons profile page. This is a great tool, and gives you guidelines on being an awesome sponsor. Send a letter every few days while you check off the list. It is designed to be completed in 10 days. It works great by helping the leader stay on track and follow what has worked for those in the past. It also gives you something to recommend when your members have problems with following up.


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Both are very important. The initial contact sets the stage with the prospect, and the follow-up if consistent, shows that you are a serious leader. The initial contact may come in first because if it doesn't grab their attention, the follow up takes a lot longer and much more consistency and work.

Finding the right welcome letter can make a difference with the initial contact. Try several and see which one works for you. With all of the language and cultural differences in SFI, the initial
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Affiliate since: 11/20/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read MARGARET's 6 other Ask SC answers

Both contacts are equally important. If you can not impress a prospect then that initial prospect has been lost.

You must engage the prospect and speak clearly and knowledgeably about your business. It is necessary to have the prospect curious enough that they want to know more. Many times you need to lead the other person to ask question. Be prepared to have more than one meeting.

Invite them to another meeting that will better inform the prospect. Let the information sink in, then have that person stew in the knowledge that they can have their own business. Set a date for another meeting and keep the meeting about your business.

Finally the ending follow up. Set a date where you can revisit any questions if they are still on the fence then offer them the opportunity to sign up. Always keep the prospect informed of what to expect and offer them help so that they do not feel over whelmed and just drop out from fear of failure. Continuing contact and help allows for stable affiliates.
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Both contacts are equally important. If you can not impress a prospect then that initial prospect has been lost.

You must engage the prospect and speak clearly and knowledgeably about your business. It is necessary to have the prospect curious enough that they want to know more. Many times you need to lead the other person to ask question. Be prepared to have more than one meeting.

Invite them to another meeting that will better inform the prospect. Let the
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

In my opinion, both are equally as important as each other.

The initial contact is very important and in this contact you should show how you are running you business, offer support and make the new signup feel welcome. Always have your photo uploaded which shows some professionalism

Show that you are human and not an automated service and that you are very approachable if any assistance is needed.

The follow up should reinforce all of this and offer simple suggestions. I usually send an email mid week with one or two simple suggestions and a Newsletter at the weekend. I think any more often than this is bombarding the newcomer with too much information.

Always offer your help and assistance and provide contact details.
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In my opinion, both are equally as important as each other.

The initial contact is very important and in this contact you should show how you are running you business, offer support and make the new signup feel welcome. Always have your photo uploaded which shows some professionalism

Show that you are human and not an automated service and that you are very approachable if any assistance is needed.

The follow up should reinforce all of this and offer simple suggestions.
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Affiliate since: 01/05/2011, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Bob's 135 other Ask SC answers

Both are equally important.
Practice your advertising methods to capture the best prospects possible.
Never stop at one successful method in obtaining prospects, keep trying new ideas.
Sharpen your communication skills to maintain constant informative and helpful updated information and tips.
Answer all correspondence, Team messages or chats as soon as possible to retain a close relationship.
Monitor not only your movers, but, your Genealogy Reports activity.
Send support, help, congratulatory and idea Team Messages often.
Dedicate at least one hour a day to communicating with your downline.
Explore all areas of reward for your active affiliates.

All the information you need to follow the above is in your Home Page. Primarily under the Marketing and Training tabs.

Due diligence, persistence and determination win the day.
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Both are equally important.
Practice your advertising methods to capture the best prospects possible.
Never stop at one successful method in obtaining prospects, keep trying new ideas.
Sharpen your communication skills to maintain constant informative and helpful updated information and tips.
Answer all correspondence, Team messages or chats as soon as possible to retain a close relationship.
Monitor not only your movers, but, your Genealogy Reports activity.
Send support,
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Affiliate since: 09/29/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Susan's 16 other Ask SC answers

The initial contact. Why: basically 2 reasons.

1) a little mystery is an advantage in that a) you do not bombard them with all the facts - thus sending them running for the hills... before they have nibbled at the lure. You are after all enticing and encouraging them to reach out and take the first steps necessary.

2) the first steps are you and them exchanging email addresses. At this point of time explain that you would like to be added to their contact addresses. Also, once they have added you would they please contact you as soon as possible. You will already have their address in your contacts, so they will be allowed into your email stream! A bit of reverse psychology here. There are so many scammers that you do not want their emails to get lost. Since this is the truth it is not a lie. Plus they feel important enough that you care for them and are waiting for their emails!

The time you have spent writing back up posts re follow up letters will now pay off. Simply on your emails fill in their contact name, the title and add a few lines. Then add that you are happy to introduce them to a second income opportunity. Until the next post from this one goes out, I still have not mentioned SFI or Triple Clicks on the emails.

Once they have responded in a positive way to the SFI lure, I then ask them to add SFI's email to their contacts - again letting me know that this has happened.

Guess what the following email has in it. Your right: the '[email protected]' link for them to add to their contacts. The following email then has the actual link.

The process is slow. But it works as a terrific foundation of trust is built. What happens now is up to your team and the lucky recipient. That new, not so frightened Affiliate coming on board.


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The initial contact. Why: basically 2 reasons.

1) a little mystery is an advantage in that a) you do not bombard them with all the facts - thus sending them running for the hills... before they have nibbled at the lure. You are after all enticing and encouraging them to reach out and take the first steps necessary.

2) the first steps are you and them exchanging email addresses. At this point of time explain that you would like to be added to their contact addresses. Also,
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Affiliate since: 02/25/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Sulu's 2 other Ask SC answers

The initial contact then a follow-up, why? For various reasons:

1. The initial contact gives you the opportunity to introduce yourself to your affiliates whether they be PSa’s or CSA’s. The key here is to maintain a relationship with the affiliate's and the initial introduction in welcoming them to your Team is the first step to establish this relationship. How would someone know you if you don’t introduce yourself first? SfI has done the introduction to SFI business but you as a sponsor or co-op sponsor is to welcome them to your Team.

2. Communication is the key to SFI business if anyone wants to succeed therefore, establishing the initial contact is very crucial in this matter to ease any unfamiliarity between affiliates and pave the path to future communication.
3. The initial contact is an invitation or a welcoming message and this establishes a mutual relationship where both parties will benefit from in the long run.

4. A follow-up is equally important because its cement the existing relationship between the parties involved. If one wants to kill this relationship in its track then don’t do follow-ups and this will break the communication link as fast as it has begun.

5. A follow- up shows you cared which could help inspire or motivate someone in what they are doing because a follow up shows you want to help in whatever they are doing.
6. You can’t set up someone and leave them out in the cold to fend for their own selves. The best way to eliminate this is by follow-ups.

A smooth, transitional and continuous communication between Team members will accomplish a common goal. To encourage and to better understand the needs and concerns of Team members is through follow-ups.

Hope that helps.

Cheers
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The initial contact then a follow-up, why? For various reasons:

1. The initial contact gives you the opportunity to introduce yourself to your affiliates whether they be PSa’s or CSA’s. The key here is to maintain a relationship with the affiliate's and the initial introduction in welcoming them to your Team is the first step to establish this relationship. How would someone know you if you don’t introduce yourself first? SfI has done the introduction to SFI business but you as a
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Affiliate since: 09/04/2002, Power Rank: 532 | Read Carl's 74 other Ask SC answers

The key to success has always been the follow up.The initial contact has its merit too,but sometimes you may have to contact a person more than one time it you are using a direct approach.

Example...
A. If you are trying to make sales, a person may not buy on your first initial contact. Always ask if is okay to contact them again.Then get a specified time and definitely follow up.

B.If you are trying to sponsor / recruit them, do the same thing. Continue to follow up until they tell you otherwise.


Most people fail to do this this because they have a problem with rejection. Always remember to never take it personal when you interact with a prospect or potential customer.

Thanks...

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The key to success has always been the follow up.The initial contact has its merit too,but sometimes you may have to contact a person more than one time it you are using a direct approach.

Example...
A. If you are trying to make sales, a person may not buy on your first initial contact. Always ask if is okay to contact them again.Then get a specified time and definitely follow up.

B.If you are trying to sponsor / recruit them, do the same thing. Continue to follow up until
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