Affiliate since: 11/18/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Paul's 13 other Ask SC answers

I think that we need to lead by example. Set up your own standing order and invest in products that will help you run your business successfully. When they see that what you have done is paying off for you, they should follow in your footsteps. Show them what you did and what products to buy, which should be done on your leadership page (direct your affiliates to your leadership page). Encourage them to ask you questions and give them informative advice. Direct them back to their Launchpad page and get them to read and re-read it so that they get a better understanding. Finally get them onto the forums so they can ask other affiliates what they have done. It is important to keep the lines of communication open so that you are building trust in you as their team leader and in SFI. They would be likely to invest something towards their business if they trust that its going to benefit them in the long run.
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I think that we need to lead by example. Set up your own standing order and invest in products that will help you run your business successfully. When they see that what you have done is paying off for you, they should follow in your footsteps. Show them what you did and what products to buy, which should be done on your leadership page (direct your affiliates to your leadership page). Encourage them to ask you questions and give them informative advice. Direct them back to their Launchpad page and
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Affiliate since: 10/16/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Tonya's 1 other Ask SC answers

There is a quote that I love from one of the first mentors I had that helped me in my online marketing career.

"If you can't invest in yourself...in your future... then don't bother trying to build a business for yourself!"

He also said... there really is NOT anything FREE in this world!

SFI may be a free company to join and build a business in... but, if you are not willing to at least invest the equivalent of 1 Starbucks coffee per day or one Combo meal per day on your business on your FUTURE, then you really need to just keep working your J.O.B.

I understand FULLY that some really may not have it to invest... but, when I was first starting out online, I was in their place. I sold things I didn't use/need to raise money for my business, I got rid of cable/satellite TV, I got rid of ANYTHING and everything I didn't HAVE to have.

If a person is not willing to do that... to invest in their business and future then like I've said already, they need to continue working their J.O.B.

It may sound harsh but it's true.
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There is a quote that I love from one of the first mentors I had that helped me in my online marketing career.

"If you can't invest in yourself...in your future... then don't bother trying to build a business for yourself!"

He also said... there really is NOT anything FREE in this world!

SFI may be a free company to join and build a business in... but, if you are not willing to at least invest the equivalent of 1 Starbucks coffee per day or one Combo meal
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Affiliate since: 02/12/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Alison's 28 other Ask SC answers

Fellow future and continued earners,

Affiliates who have taken the interest and have become avid readers of all the information and training that SFI freely provides would have learnt that this great company is structured in such a way that it is not a requirement to invest any money to start earning.

I would answer this question by asking, "Are you here to make a few dollars or a few hundreds of dollars OR are you here to make BIG MONEY?" I do not know any traditional business who become extremely successful without investing some money into it. I think we all want to make big money to change our lives and investing a little money in a business which already has a proven structure and thousands of successful affiliates who can attest to its worth and validity is the way to go.

After all, BIG MONEY is the goal.

Cheers to your success!
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Fellow future and continued earners,

Affiliates who have taken the interest and have become avid readers of all the information and training that SFI freely provides would have learnt that this great company is structured in such a way that it is not a requirement to invest any money to start earning.

I would answer this question by asking, "Are you here to make a few dollars or a few hundreds of dollars OR are you here to make BIG MONEY?" I do not know any traditional
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Affiliate since: 09/27/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Sankar 's 13 other Ask SC answers

It is often said that "The proof of the pudding is in eating it" and not in hearing about it. As leaders we shall have to lead by example Which means that the best way to convince them is to provide them personal experience of how systematic investment helped us to be where we are today.

Additionally, We can reinforce that by providing examples income potential that PSA's and CSA's can generate. Another potentially powerful tool is to provide them with free PSA(s) to show the income potential and also come out with outcome based contests which will enthuse them to be involved. The key is to perform action that have a "perceived value" to the affiliates.

Wish you the very best!

Cheers!
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It is often said that "The proof of the pudding is in eating it" and not in hearing about it. As leaders we shall have to lead by example Which means that the best way to convince them is to provide them personal experience of how systematic investment helped us to be where we are today.

Additionally, We can reinforce that by providing examples income potential that PSA's and CSA's can generate. Another potentially powerful tool is to provide them with free PSA(s) to show the
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Affiliate since: 09/06/2011, Power Rank: 7 | Read BABU's 113 other Ask SC answers

When you believe in yourself and humble beginnings, you can make others too to follow your path. A purely new affiliate is very new to the entire scenario in SFI and its working culture. Hence, it is very important for you to make a new affiliate to have simple steps towards remarkable achievements, beyond proportions.

One should be faithful in small things and small beginnings always because it is in them that your strength lies. Even our great system in SFI teaches us the simple beginnings with higher thoughts, so even a new Affiliate feels so comfortable in this system. As our SFI says, Aim High and Dream Big. If a person needs to look higher, he should keep his feet firmly on the ground and then he can keep his vision higher and higher, like one sees great things from the valley but only small things from the peak. In short, success in life is founded upon attention to the small things rather than to the large things, to the things that are remote and uncommon, SFI is no different.

Therefore, it is important to have simple beginnings with small or minor investments before we leap in to the higher and larger horizons and the success will be a definite thing for such a person. I never felt uncomfortable with the system in SFI so I have succeeded in this system thus far. My concept was simple and initial investment was minimal, if I look back at my past now, I can just feel proud and say, “I made it dude” with those simple steps. Always do remember, great things are not done by impulse but by a series of small things brought together.

You have to think about big things while you are doing small things, so that all the small things go in the right direction. Wish you an outstanding success in SFI.

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When you believe in yourself and humble beginnings, you can make others too to follow your path. A purely new affiliate is very new to the entire scenario in SFI and its working culture. Hence, it is very important for you to make a new affiliate to have simple steps towards remarkable achievements, beyond proportions.

One should be faithful in small things and small beginnings always because it is in them that your strength lies. Even our great system in SFI teaches us the simple beginnings
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Affiliate since: 11/05/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Philip's 67 other Ask SC answers

Thankfully signing up is free so we are encouraged to find VP from activities while we learn. Some affiliates will remain free because of their circumstances or they do not learn just how the opportunities SFI and TripleClicks provides may work well for them at that particular moment of time. When it is time they may return to us and work the opportunities provided for their benefit.

Although free to sign up we all invest some of our time. Some will look at badges earned and see the evidence of learning and teaching from ASK SC and the Forums and if their circumstance will allow they will invest money into their business when they see it is their business. Some money may not appear to be invested into SFI as they may take a route of paid advertising to grow their team but I think your question is possibly more that money is invested into SFI.

A few options are available which can exceed $29 which for some might be a substantial amount. I have read of EAs who spend less but manage to earn EA status and grow in time. Some will find a steady amount invested in Standing Order for 1500VP either by subscribing to IAHBE or 125 TCredits allows them options to expand their growth without financial distress. Others will invest more to grow their affiliate teams more rapidly by S-Builder or other ECA offered sign ups.

The key to the answer to your question is knowing your team of affiliates. Knowing what they want to achieve. What are their goals and expectations? Are they serious? Have they for example confirmed their payment options so when commissions do flow they can be paid? That is a very serious sign of their commitment. At that point they may well decide it is time to invest to spur on growth of their business.

And at that time they should already know that you are there in the lead ready with a few options you have tried and tested for yourself.

To our success!



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Thankfully signing up is free so we are encouraged to find VP from activities while we learn. Some affiliates will remain free because of their circumstances or they do not learn just how the opportunities SFI and TripleClicks provides may work well for them at that particular moment of time. When it is time they may return to us and work the opportunities provided for their benefit.

Although free to sign up we all invest some of our time. Some will look at badges earned and see the evidence
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

We can explain that the products are safe to use, that you do not have to the store in your country or city to purchase what you use at home, I try to get them to purchase what they use at home from TripleClicks they would benefit from it greatly we all explain to our people.

We can explain that they purchase items like laundry detergent, vitamins , clothing , magazines, they get points for doing so.

We can explain that if you do not purchase items from your store that your vp points will remain the same every month.

We explain that it helps you to become Executive Affiliate every month.

I have tried this as has everyone else and we still cannot get them to purchase. Why because they do not understand, or they think they will not get the item, or they are trying to do the business without doing anything. Some of my people tell me they do not have the money too, we all get this but reinforce what the products from SFI and the versa points can do to help you succeed with SFI, just be patient and one day they might get items.
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We can explain that the products are safe to use, that you do not have to the store in your country or city to purchase what you use at home, I try to get them to purchase what they use at home from TripleClicks they would benefit from it greatly we all explain to our people.

We can explain that they purchase items like laundry detergent, vitamins , clothing , magazines, they get points for doing so.

We can explain that if you do not purchase items from your store that your
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Affiliate since: 02/25/2016, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Rob's 4 other Ask SC answers

I recommend being gentle but very helpful and consistent. Explain to them in different ways that they need to look at this business as their own business and every dollar they spend is a small investment in their business.

It is important you do not turn them off where they feel like that is all you want from them. Show them that you are investing in this business yourself and that you are making strides to hit your goals every step of the way.

With a little encouragement and being a good example, the individuals that are serious will realize that investment (time and money) is truly needed to be successful in any business venture.

I am sure you can do this! :-)
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I recommend being gentle but very helpful and consistent. Explain to them in different ways that they need to look at this business as their own business and every dollar they spend is a small investment in their business.

It is important you do not turn them off where they feel like that is all you want from them. Show them that you are investing in this business yourself and that you are making strides to hit your goals every step of the way.

With a little encouragement
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Affiliate since: 10/10/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Jeffrey's 3 other Ask SC answers

Explain that every business has overhead. With SFI the overhead is extremely low. An investment in a Standing Order guarantees a level of Executive Affiliate. This increases the payouts and perks immensely. In addition, a standing order with 100 TCredits will give them 1200 VersaPoints. Use the Tcredits in an auction and get a VersaPoint for each bid. Win the auction and get the product they were bidding on. All this reduces the initial cost of the "overhead".

Be aware that the percentage of affiliates that will make the investment is low. Most are looking for a "free lunch", which, of course, they won't find. But, don't get discouraged. This is a numbers game. Be persistent and you will reap the benefits. Never give up. If you quit you're out of the game.

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Explain that every business has overhead. With SFI the overhead is extremely low. An investment in a Standing Order guarantees a level of Executive Affiliate. This increases the payouts and perks immensely. In addition, a standing order with 100 TCredits will give them 1200 VersaPoints. Use the Tcredits in an auction and get a VersaPoint for each bid. Win the auction and get the product they were bidding on. All this reduces the initial cost of the "overhead".

Be aware that the
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Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 74 | Read Jeannette's 241 other Ask SC answers

I think the tools provided in the training and in all of the materials produced by SFI and TripleClicks really does that work for us. It is not required to invest, but you still must know about investing money if you show this business or TripleClicks to them. So I believe that just sharing with affiliates how this business works and letting them learn all there is to learn and helping affiliates to understand that it takes time and money to grow any business is our job.

Don't be an arm twister. Just let the program speak for itself and encourage them gently but firmly, if they try to get you to provide funds to them or try to get you to do the work for them, that this is a real business and that they must do what they see you do. The badges you gain will speak for you. You set the example for them and show them by your actions that you mean what you say. By doing this, you will gain affiliates who will be willing to work and will filter out those who just want to see what this is all about and do not really want to get involved. The ones who may have to struggle in the beginning but who really want to work will see this business for what it is and not give up.


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I think the tools provided in the training and in all of the materials produced by SFI and TripleClicks really does that work for us. It is not required to invest, but you still must know about investing money if you show this business or TripleClicks to them. So I believe that just sharing with affiliates how this business works and letting them learn all there is to learn and helping affiliates to understand that it takes time and money to grow any business is our job.

Don't be an
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