I've been in SFI for one year now with no success. What should I do now?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
7/24/2014 11:39 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
Congratulations for sticking it out that long. Most affiliates are dead in the water in the first 30 days!! That said, I want to address why you have no success.
1. New to internet marketing and business so there is a tremendous learning curb to over come as the internet is fast paced and dynamic. One major mistake all newbies make is thinking they need to learn everything before they get started. After 8 years in the industry, I've got 20 years worth of information to read and learn! It's not your fault for wanting to know but your sponsor should have set the expectation early on. Learn as you earn - implement what you understand.
2. Lack of proper communication between you and your sponsor. Often your sponsor may be new so in this case the blind can't lead the blind. Common in internet marketing and that's another reason why 98% see no success. If your sponsor is new, it doesn't mean they don't know. Your sponsor should be your first line of communication. Your sponsor is the one person that can help you best because they have a vested interest in your success. If they don't know then ask your up line and that's goes all the way to the top. People are social beings so much is posted on the forum. If your sponsor or direct up line is not available then that's okay. But people abuse the forum and therefore, disconnect from their sponsor and miss out on an valuable source. Remember karma, would you want your team to ignore you?
3. No working plan to achieve your short term and long term goals. If you don't plan deliberately, you will most certainly fail. Your plan should serve you well as to what it is you will do to achieve the goals you set. Nothing is engrave in stone. If your strategy isn't working out for you within the time alloted then it is time to regroup.
So welcome to your regrouping session. I'd advise you to lighten up a bit and implement what you know. A lake must give and receive fresh water to be vibrant and health. When you just taken information without putting out results you become a 'dead sea'.
Reconnect with your sponsor and together formulate a written plan that will help you reach your goals. Fine tune your plans accordingly.
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Congratulations for sticking it out that long. Most affiliates are dead in the water in the first 30 days!! That said, I want to address why you have no success.
1. New to internet marketing and business so there is a tremendous learning curb to over come as the internet is fast paced and dynamic. One major mistake all newbies make is thinking they need to learn everything before they get started. After 8 years in the industry, I've got 20 years worth of information to read and learn!
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I have an ECA store with products designed for SFI affiliates. What are some good ways to promote my store to affiliates while remaining ethical, and adhering to SFI rules and regulations?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
2/24/2014 7:40 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
Always promote your ECA link and let the affiliate decide which product they want to buy. Give them their cake and let them eat it too. A wide selection of products provides choice. A wide selection of prices gives them the sense of belonging. There is something for everyone. Not just for those who can afford the pricier items and not just for the poor. If your ECA is look at like a cheap store that can backfire. If all of your products are expense that will definitely have negative repercussions. Find a happy medium and don't try to be a one stop shop for everything. Have a theme and stick with it.
While related products may enhance your merchandising plan, don't go too far outside of the box. Set limits and abide by them. Always provide exceptional customer service and do everything you can to deliver on time every time. Complaints arise so be prepared to deal with them effectively. Do this and you will be ethical and adhere to the rules.
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Always promote your ECA link and let the affiliate decide which product they want to buy. Give them their cake and let them eat it too. A wide selection of products provides choice. A wide selection of prices gives them the sense of belonging. There is something for everyone. Not just for those who can afford the pricier items and not just for the poor. If your ECA is look at like a cheap store that can backfire. If all of your products are expense that will definitely have negative repercussions.
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Facebook is overcrowded with online job ads. Where else can I advertise?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
2/23/2016 9:08 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
A million and one different places! I know why people ask "where should I advertise" because they want instant results. Let me help you. No matter where & how you advertise eventually you will need to regroup because your creative becomes less relevant and competition becomes more relevant and there will always be competition. What's the solution? Differentiate your ads. Step outside of the box. No matter how many ads are on Facebook, if you are creative you can reposition your creative by giving it an upgrade based on the behavior of your target audience. The ad that's the most relevant to the needs of the target audience gets the most attention and best results period. So you really need to become a student of the numbers and advertise efficiently no matter where you advertise. Track your ads for improvement over time so that you can tweak your creative for optimal results in recruits, sales, views, etc. Use all the resources available to you on the ad platform you choose to promote on. Every platform provides some form of support and tips to improve your results.
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A million and one different places! I know why people ask "where should I advertise" because they want instant results. Let me help you. No matter where & how you advertise eventually you will need to regroup because your creative becomes less relevant and competition becomes more relevant and there will always be competition. What's the solution? Differentiate your ads. Step outside of the box. No matter how many ads are on Facebook, if you are creative you can reposition
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Which of SFI's own banners are best for attracting new PSAs?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
1/14/2015 10:15 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
SFI banners work. It's a numbers game so the more exposure a banner get's the more relevant it becomes. Traffic is the name of the game. You need to get visitors to see your banners as often as possible. To do this, you need to place the banners on traffic exchanges that have 100,000 members and more. Placing banners on obscure sites is sure to be a failed strategy because they don't have the traffic needed to get PSAs.
How can you determine what TripleClicks product(s) a person might be interested in?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
2/20/2015 8:07 am
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
The best way to know what a person needs or wants is to ask them! Selling TripleClicks products is the same way. If you want to sell TripleClicks products to your network ask them which products appeal to them the most and why. You can send out a brief survey to gage interests in other products and services that you might be thinking about bringing to the market. If you get favorable input for a product chances are that you will have their support. You can do the same for your A2A friends. Just ask them which products would they like to see on the TripleClicks domain. Then provide the most popular choices.
Finally, you can just google any idea or product to gage demand. Then if a product is in demand then you can rest assure that if you can profitably bring it to the market it will be a best seller. Since everyone needs TCredits to bid in auctions and to play EagerZebra games, I'd be willing to bet that TCredits are the no.1 selling products on TripleClicks. Bid and build, PSAs to Go, and any other business building product can be bought with TCredits.
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The best way to know what a person needs or wants is to ask them! Selling TripleClicks products is the same way. If you want to sell TripleClicks products to your network ask them which products appeal to them the most and why. You can send out a brief survey to gage interests in other products and services that you might be thinking about bringing to the market. If you get favorable input for a product chances are that you will have their support. You can do the same for your A2A friends.
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When starting out in SFI, is it better to invest in advertising or in an EA-qualifying purchase?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
2/24/2015 11:52 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
Every affiliate can become EA. So yes, invest in your future by qualifying as soon as possible. You can learn the process of advertising while you are earning from the Executive Pool. Don't short change your success by trying to learn everything about advertising before you decide to become EA. Doing so postpones your commissions and you will likely get discouraged when your efforts are not leading up to income.
If I set up a co-op, how do I get my downline to participate in it?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
6/30/2013 1:21 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
You can't make your down line participate in your co-op. You can show them the benefits of participating. Explain in detail how the shares are assigned. Help them if they decide to participate by supporting their new PSAs as if they were your own.
For those that resist, support them in other ways and continue to keep the lines of communication open. Never stop supporting your down line just because of their indecision or inactivity. Sooner or later you may win them over or they will get red flagged and you will have 1 less inactive in your genealogy!
Finally, never forget that you can get most people to do just about whatever you want them to do with the right incentive!
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You can't make your down line participate in your co-op. You can show them the benefits of participating. Explain in detail how the shares are assigned. Help them if they decide to participate by supporting their new PSAs as if they were your own.
For those that resist, support them in other ways and continue to keep the lines of communication open. Never stop supporting your down line just because of their indecision or inactivity. Sooner or later you may win them over or they
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What are the things about SFI that most convince people to join?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
4/9/2014 9:42 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
Everyone joins for their own reasons. But for sure, you should know that everyone joins to make money. So be sure that you use this emotional trigger in your marketing efforts. People join to create addition income as well. So many people do SFI part-time. Therefore, don't get discouraged when you see affiliates log in every so many days instead of everyday. They are giving SFI time when they can.
Moreover, people do join SFI because it is a growing business. People like to be apart of something that is growing. It makes it more profitable for everyone. Couple this with a level playing field and you have a win, win situation. Anyone can succeed in SFI. If you have a big budget or almost no budget you still can create wealth with SFI. This is what makes SFI so different from other programs. Many have a auto-ship requirement. Not SFI! There is never an obligation to buy. You can build this business over time with very little cash outlay.
When compared to other programs I am in, I'd say SFI is the King of the Jungle! It is the most comprehensive and resourceful of any opportunity I've seen on the net. These are just a few things that make SFI so attractive to join. Not to even mention, we have one of the most generous compensation plans on the net. Create real internet income with SFI while learning how to build a lasting business that can support you for life.
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Everyone joins for their own reasons. But for sure, you should know that everyone joins to make money. So be sure that you use this emotional trigger in your marketing efforts. People join to create addition income as well. So many people do SFI part-time. Therefore, don't get discouraged when you see affiliates log in every so many days instead of everyday. They are giving SFI time when they can.
Moreover, people do join SFI because it is a growing business. People like to be
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What is the best way to explain either to a prospect or a new affiliate the relationship between SFI and Tripleclicks or Pricebenders?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
2/24/2014 6:50 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
The best way to explain the relationship between SFI and TripleClicks is to think of a peanut butter & jelly sandwich. Yep, peanut butter and jelly. Which do you like the best? Peanut butter or jelly? They can both stand alone just fine. But when you combine them - WOW - now that's a good combination.
I call SFI the 'peanut butter'. Why? Well, the peanut butter is thick and rich and holds the team together. The compensation plan is rich and well textured. It does not take a whole lot of peanut butter to make a good peanut butter & jelly sandwich. As a matter of fact too much just clogs up the pipes. Likewise, you don't need 1 million affiliates to make a good team. Just a few who are 'well textured' and ready to work.
TripleClicks is the jelly. Now, everyone who has a sweet tooth loves good jelly. So are the sales - sweet to your commissions. Seems like the more the merrier! But there is a such thing as a messy peanut butter and jelly sandwich. This just means you only need enough sales flowing into your pipeline so you can keep up with the demand. Too many and things will get messy fast!
So you see, TripleClicks and SFI make the perfect union. One holds the union together and the other sweetens the pot! Enjoy the union and relish every savory bite. Don't forget to share with your family and friends.
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The best way to explain the relationship between SFI and TripleClicks is to think of a peanut butter & jelly sandwich. Yep, peanut butter and jelly. Which do you like the best? Peanut butter or jelly? They can both stand alone just fine. But when you combine them - WOW - now that's a good combination.
I call SFI the 'peanut butter'. Why? Well, the peanut butter is thick and rich and holds the team together. The compensation plan is rich and well textured. It does not take
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What is the benefit of buying an S-Builder Co-op unit vs buying an upline member's co-op unit?
Williams Ford, Aff (Georgia, US)
2/24/2014 7:24 pm
Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999
Again let me remind you that your upline has a vested interest in your success. They watch placement carefully because they want strong affiliates. Outside co-ops are concerned about quantity over quality. Your team leader is very concerned about quality. That's the most important difference.
Otherwise, both co-ops have a diverse market reach. The activity percentage with the S-builder will be comparable to other ECA co-ops. Costs will differ because the S-builder is designed to help you generate team growth whereas ECA co-ops are designed to generate commissions. In either case you will need a budget. Set your own and stick with it no matter whose co-op you are participating in.
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Again let me remind you that your upline has a vested interest in your success. They watch placement carefully because they want strong affiliates. Outside co-ops are concerned about quantity over quality. Your team leader is very concerned about quality. That's the most important difference.
Otherwise, both co-ops have a diverse market reach. The activity percentage with the S-builder will be comparable to other ECA co-ops. Costs will differ because the S-builder is designed to
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