Affiliate since: 08/12/2012, Power Rank: 99999999

Both are of utmost Important

Initial Contact done in professional and timely manner giving importance to the time of both. Schedule meeting, Give whats in there for him If he joins and leave up-to him to decide whether he wants or not, Your presentation should make him understand that how sure you are of succeeding with this business. It should be in your voice your tone and your confidence that will show the prospect about your success and how you believe that you are going to achieve you dreams.

Follow - UP - wow how can you leave a prospect without following him up. its like disrespecting your own hard work and your belief. you never know how many questions he may have for you and if you leave it like that, 1) you would show unprofessionalism 2) disrespect for your and the prospects time 3) It would show what ever you said where only words and you typically dont believe in the system 4) you will create negative publicity

Note - It is better not to cook then cooking it half, which is of no use to anyone a sheer waste of resources. if you cant dont(unless you have a better understanding and then start pitching)atleast dont spoil the market.
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Both are of utmost Important

Initial Contact done in professional and timely manner giving importance to the time of both. Schedule meeting, Give whats in there for him If he joins and leave up-to him to decide whether he wants or not, Your presentation should make him understand that how sure you are of succeeding with this business. It should be in your voice your tone and your confidence that will show the prospect about your success and how you believe that you are going to achieve
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Affiliate since: 11/22/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Stephen's 6 other Ask SC answers

It is not possible to have a follow-up without an initial contact with a prospect. Therefore it goes without saying that the initial contact is more important when compared to a follow-up meeting.
That said, it is implicit that both are important, indeed very important for prospects. That is why there is talk about 'more important' in the question.

The initial contact has a lot of influence in determining whether it is even possible to have a follow-up. A prospect not well handled on initial contact can lose interest, turn hostile or even do an outright shut off.

Therefore the main reason why the initial contact with a prospect is more important than the follow up is that it is only the initial contact that makes the follow-up possible. Follow-up is step 2 and initial contact is step 1.
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It is not possible to have a follow-up without an initial contact with a prospect. Therefore it goes without saying that the initial contact is more important when compared to a follow-up meeting.
That said, it is implicit that both are important, indeed very important for prospects. That is why there is talk about 'more important' in the question.

The initial contact has a lot of influence in determining whether it is even possible to have a follow-up. A prospect not well handled
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Affiliate since: 09/25/2012, Power Rank: 143

Both the initial contact and follow up are equally important. But it is important to do them in the correct order. As indicated in your question, the initial contact needs to be made first. The main purpose of this contact is to warmly welcome the affiliate to your team and to offer your support. Then give the affiliate a couple of days to assimilate information he/she is learning from SFI and follow up with a couple of tips to help them understand the business. I always end each contact with a reminder that I am always available to support and answer any questions they may have. I also include my contact information with each contact.

I hope this helps and I wish you much success in this awesome opportunity!
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Both the initial contact and follow up are equally important. But it is important to do them in the correct order. As indicated in your question, the initial contact needs to be made first. The main purpose of this contact is to warmly welcome the affiliate to your team and to offer your support. Then give the affiliate a couple of days to assimilate information he/she is learning from SFI and follow up with a couple of tips to help them understand the business. I always end each contact with a reminder
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Affiliate since: 01/01/2007, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Chris's 6 other Ask SC answers

This is a trick question actually.

Initial contact is highly important, but not always the most important!

One thing to remember in business is that everyone is different:
different in how they view a new opportunity
different in how they approach a new opportunity
different in how they commit to a new opportunity.

So if you run into someone that is very interested in home based business, the follow-up will definitely be more important (since you caught their attention from the start, with it being something they were already enthusiastic about)

Yet if you run into someone working a full time job, struggling to make ends meet and mention a home based business, right now is when it is most important. You may not get a follow-up.

First impressions are always important, but the follow-up is equally important.

so What's more important? -- getting the follow-up AND making it count!
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This is a trick question actually.

Initial contact is highly important, but not always the most important!

One thing to remember in business is that everyone is different:
different in how they view a new opportunity
different in how they approach a new opportunity
different in how they commit to a new opportunity.

So if you run into someone that is very interested in home based business, the follow-up will definitely be more important (since you caught
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Affiliate since: 10/03/2012, Power Rank: 57 | Read Ana's 52 other Ask SC answers

The most successful and highest-earning entrepreneurs know that “the fortune is in the follow-up” and capitalize on it by always following up multiple times.
Your follow-up technique and message will differ depending on the group you're contacting. Basically, these groups fall into three categories—prospective affiliates you're going to sponsor, your Personally Sponsored Affiliates (PSAs), and affiliates who have achieved the rank of Executive Affiliate or higher.

Keep it simple! Provide concise instructions. A confused mind will not act.
Always identify yourself as an SFI Marketing Group affiliate so they make the connection as to why you're contacting them. If you're going to be their personal Sponsor or Team Leader, let them know that, too.
Offer to answer questions they might have about SFI and home business in general. You may also wish to include a short testimonial of how the system is working for you (if you've got a good, strong testimonial to offer, that is). Offer friendly guidance and support!
Do NOT make aggressive statements like, "If you want to make money with this you need to accumulate 1,500 VersaPoints now." This will only cause backlash and cause people to opt out of SFI. Our system clearly works, and one big reason is because we bring people through in steps, without undue pressure. We show them the BENEFITS of participating in SFI and let them decide. There's no need to twist anyone's arm.

Always identify yourself as an SFI Marketing Group affiliate so your new affiliates make the connection as to why you're contacting them. If you're their Sponsor, let them know that, too.
Refer ALL your new PSAs to their To-Do List at the SFI homepage, where they can begin to immediately familiarize themselves with SFI's simple plan for maximizing success.
Make your communication (e-mail, print, etc.) with them short, friendly, and personal. Use their name in your salutation if you can.
Offer to answer questions they might have. Offer to assist them in achieving the goal of accumulating VersaPoints each month and familiarize them with SFI's simple To-Do List. Offer ways you can work with your affiliates to achieve the maximum amount of VersaPoints they can each month and build your businesses together (remember, TEAMWORKING is the key to building huge incomes with our system!!). You may also wish to include a short testimonial of how the system is working for you (if you've got a good, strong testimonial to offer, that is). Offer your friendship. Above all else, help us get your affiliates to take action and build their businesses!
Through your Genealogy report, you can send personalized welcome letters incorporating all of the above guidelines.
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The most successful and highest-earning entrepreneurs know that “the fortune is in the follow-up” and capitalize on it by always following up multiple times.
Your follow-up technique and message will differ depending on the group you're contacting. Basically, these groups fall into three categories—prospective affiliates you're going to sponsor, your Personally Sponsored Affiliates (PSAs), and affiliates who have achieved the rank of Executive Affiliate or higher.

Keep it
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Affiliate since: 03/18/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Rasak's 4 other Ask SC answers

Every success starts with effort,every effort is preceded by an action and every action needs completion to translates to the desired outcome.On this premise,you can not rate any of these:effort,action, action completion and success as more important than the other because without one the other will not be.

To answer your question,which is more important initial contact or follow up with prospect,i will say they are equally important because without the initial contact,no follow up ensues and without follow up then initial contact becomes a wasted effort.For a prospect to translate to the desired outcome which is the success both has to be pursued with vigour and passion till it yields the expected outcome.
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Every success starts with effort,every effort is preceded by an action and every action needs completion to translates to the desired outcome.On this premise,you can not rate any of these:effort,action, action completion and success as more important than the other because without one the other will not be.

To answer your question,which is more important initial contact or follow up with prospect,i will say they are equally important because without the initial contact,no follow up ensues
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Affiliate since: 03/30/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Manuel J 's 11 other Ask SC answers

Both are equally important. The initial contact should be inmediately of signup, for the tasks in the 1rst 24 hrs gives them a solid base to start EA. The follow-up is what will make or break you. The 1st year is the hardest, they will invest money in the TC purchases and you have to walk them through the facts that this needs from 6 mo. - 1yr setting the base to a streaming income. Making them see the bright future and we are not after the commisions on their purchases but on the fact that is very convenient for them to secure their 1500 VP to keep rank EA2 because if you fall from rank you will loose all your CSA's and a lot of your work would be lost and with it the exponential income potencial.
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Both are equally important. The initial contact should be inmediately of signup, for the tasks in the 1rst 24 hrs gives them a solid base to start EA. The follow-up is what will make or break you. The 1st year is the hardest, they will invest money in the TC purchases and you have to walk them through the facts that this needs from 6 mo. - 1yr setting the base to a streaming income. Making them see the bright future and we are not after the commisions on their purchases but on the fact that is very
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Affiliate since: 02/22/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Richard 's 3 other Ask SC answers

Thanks for presenting such an excellent question in this forum. Cultivating prospect is an essential part of your online business. The initial selling points of your promotion or ads, is what will make prospect interested. It is critical that you start with the strong points/benefits of your business. After all, this is what you were sold on and why you are still with SFI.

The initial contact is very important. This is perhaps your only time to impress your potential prospect. Generally, you will not get a second chance. whether it is online or offline campaigns, chances are they will not open or come back to your flyer or email after being first exposed to it, if the message is not interesting.

My first suggestion is to make the ads appealing to your targeted market or niche. start with emotional charged headlines. Headlines that appeal to peoples needs and reason for seeking online business opportunity e.g. Profitable online business - Join for Free. It is important to put your best foot forward in delivering your sell pick.

The important thing is to get them on your list or in your team. The follow-up has to be congruent and consistent with the original message in the ads promotion. Once, they are on your list or team you can promote the additional benefits of SFI much more effective as you will have great access to them not.

Although, the follow up is important and will deliver long term benefits to your business. The initial contact in my opinion is more important, has this is what will build your business. There is no guarantee that your follow up will be effective in allowing duplication in your SFI downline but for sure having a large team behind you has tremendous benefits. Your initial selling point has to be strong to cause people to give up their contact information and opt in to the program.

The followup allows you to build a long term relationship and continue to market to these people as long as they are on your list or in your team. Again, be consistent with your message. This goes for the things you promote and advice you provide.








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Thanks for presenting such an excellent question in this forum. Cultivating prospect is an essential part of your online business. The initial selling points of your promotion or ads, is what will make prospect interested. It is critical that you start with the strong points/benefits of your business. After all, this is what you were sold on and why you are still with SFI.

The initial contact is very important. This is perhaps your only time to impress your potential prospect. Generally,
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Without a good initial contact, you won't have a follow up. So I believe the initial contact is the most important. The follow up is important as well and it's important to listen to what your prospect is saying so you will have effective answers. Find out what they are seeking in life and present to them how SFI can help them realize their goals. Be succinct, but polite and show that you are genuinely interested in them and their future. Present yourself as a coach that not only knows the game, but knows it well.
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Without a good initial contact, you won't have a follow up. So I believe the initial contact is the most important. The follow up is important as well and it's important to listen to what your prospect is saying so you will have effective answers. Find out what they are seeking in life and present to them how SFI can help them realize their goals. Be succinct, but polite and show that you are genuinely interested in them and their future. Present yourself as a coach that not only knows the game,
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Both are important. If there is no a proper starting point, how can you expect to have a positive feedback? On the other hand, you should cherish already established contacts, and it is primary. I think that's the key - or does not exist, because the relationship of sponsors and affiliates, is one interaction that is initiated by the sponsor, based on the reactions of PSA. There needs to be mutual feedback, and can not be regarded separately.