Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999

The most valuable thing I learned in my first year with SFI is that if it is going to be it is up to me. Yes, it's very discouraging when you take the time to pen your questions and get no response from anyone. SFI was a different animal back in the earlier years but support is support.

I didn't find the support that I needed. Perhaps, as I look back, it was by own fault. I see many of the same questions over and over in the forum. I know you do too if you are remotely in touch with your SFI business. Those affiliates get better support now than they did then because you have the cumulative knowledge of many strong affiliates. Six years ago, that just was not the case.

So I was determined in my mind to make a difference. For myself, and for my fellow partners. Over time, I've collected so much material on building an internet business that I will never be able to read it all. Much of it I have read at least once. I have an exhaustible library of digital products and tools. I learned html and PPC then the rest is history!

I did all of that because I realized if it was to be it must start with me. Now 6 years later I have a growing network of over 2300 affiliates. In my first year I had zero. I have made income from SFI since I learned PPC (HINT!!). Growth is central to commissions. Without growth, there is only the imminent death of your business. The future is looking brighter & brighter with each passing day. So whatever you learn but ACTION to that learning. Faith without work is dead.
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The most valuable thing I learned in my first year with SFI is that if it is going to be it is up to me. Yes, it's very discouraging when you take the time to pen your questions and get no response from anyone. SFI was a different animal back in the earlier years but support is support.

I didn't find the support that I needed. Perhaps, as I look back, it was by own fault. I see many of the same questions over and over in the forum. I know you do too if you are remotely in touch
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999

Fraud exists. Not just on the internet but at every corner of our economy. It is sad. But it should not be an obstacle for anyone that wants to do the business. With any business there are risks. The thing we have to do is to take calculated risks. We have to inform ourselves with knowledge about the subject at hand. We have to deal with our fears with faith.

Skepticism is not all bad. But it is a sign that you may not be given the facts clearly enough. Person is just as important as presentation when it comes to telling people about SFI. How enthused are you about the business and what success have you had? Never fail to show a prospect the million dollar concern: What is in this for me? They perceive that you will reap a benefit but what of the benefit for them? You have to careful not to make false promises or empty statements. Give facts. Let the facts speak for themselves.

Then if your prospect is still skeptical, it is a good indication that SFI may not be right for them because it is not right for everyone. This is neither good or bad. Different strokes . . . for different folks. The right prospect will not have to be convinced that this is the right opportunity for them . . . they will feel it. They will be excited like they never have felt before. Then after putting in place a well laid strategy they will find success and know that it is the best opportunity they could have found.
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Fraud exists. Not just on the internet but at every corner of our economy. It is sad. But it should not be an obstacle for anyone that wants to do the business. With any business there are risks. The thing we have to do is to take calculated risks. We have to inform ourselves with knowledge about the subject at hand. We have to deal with our fears with faith.

Skepticism is not all bad. But it is a sign that you may not be given the facts clearly enough. Person is just as important
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999

This is always a paradox. Do I choose quality over quantity? Let's examine it and get to the bottom of this issue. Going the route of quality is a long arduous journey. Diamonds are rare precious stones. Granite is semi-precious as it were but is a lot more plentiful. As a master builder of the house, it requires decor that is made with granite such as sink fixtures and countertops along with the granite floor for the patio or terrace. Since diamond is so rare and costly, it is very unlikely that this material will be used at all. Howbeit, for a premium there may be diamond accents around the home that really beautify any aspect of the room for example a chandelier accented with diamond jewels.

So it is with our networks, we will find that we will have a whole lot of 'granite' and very little 'diamond accents' due to the cost involved to acquire them. However, it really boils down to relationship marketing. This is how we shift from attracting 'granite' to attracting 'diamonds in the rough'. I say diamonds in the rough simply because it is very rare that a diamond is found that is flawless. Diamonds in general have to be polished and refined to bring out their real beauty.

Upon first site it may appear semi-precious as granite, but oh the difference when the skilled artisan puts his hands to work! So it is through relationship marketing. We can 'create' more diamonds if we would only focus on the mining process. So here are a few things that can help us make the shift:

1. Regardless of the platform you use to sponsor these 'diamonds in the rough', connect with them quickly on a personal level. Find a common thread between you and them. Then build from there. They may be looking for financial freedom, so are you. Make that the focus of your communication and lay out clear expectations to achieve it.

2. Always emphasize the power of focus commitment with a proven plan. To many affiliates waste time sponsoring affiliates when they should be developing the ones that they have. They don't have time for coaching, implementation of a plan of action, or any of the 1001 things good sponsors do. Remember a team of 1000 zeros is ALWAYS zero until you place a 1 in front of them! Develop 1 good TL then they will develop others while you develop another. This is real duplication. Just brings in the masses is not effective for long term success.

3. Never forget that we will continue to get what we have until we change our approach to what we are doing. If you find that something is not working for you then don't be afraid to try something else or better yet improve upon that which you already have.

If we do these things, then we will find that our networks with have more diamonds but we can expect to have more granite because it is more plentiful. Diamonds are rare stones that's why they have such high intrinsic value. Moreover, realize early on not every affiliate is going to be a superstar affiliate. This is not good or bad. Nevertheless focus on the qualities that they do have and bring to the team. Develop that and you will certainly have better quality all around and a few diamonds for accent! The world would be colorless without light. So we embrace all of the colors of the rainbow.
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This is always a paradox. Do I choose quality over quantity? Let's examine it and get to the bottom of this issue. Going the route of quality is a long arduous journey. Diamonds are rare precious stones. Granite is semi-precious as it were but is a lot more plentiful. As a master builder of the house, it requires decor that is made with granite such as sink fixtures and countertops along with the granite floor for the patio or terrace. Since diamond is so rare and costly, it is very unlikely
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999

Honestly, the best way to receive your commissions is in a tender that is widely accepted - CASH!! Direct deposit is the way to go if you have that option. The others are alternatives that may work for you or not.

I like having my commissions accrue on account. This means that the funds are readily available when I am ready to make a purchase. It doesn't come from my household budget. The money is simply accruing on account This is the second best option if you ask me. But some people have the mentality that they want to enjoy the rewards of their labor. Nothing wrong with that but you have to start growing a new nest egg every month!

Using your commissions to build your business is definitely the way to go no matter how you are paid. Payment options are a matter of convenience but supporting your business so that it will grow and flourish is a necessity. There are pros and cons to any of them so weigh your options and make a decision. You are the boss!
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Honestly, the best way to receive your commissions is in a tender that is widely accepted - CASH!! Direct deposit is the way to go if you have that option. The others are alternatives that may work for you or not.

I like having my commissions accrue on account. This means that the funds are readily available when I am ready to make a purchase. It doesn't come from my household budget. The money is simply accruing on account This is the second best option if you ask me. But some
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999

Everyone doesn't like trivia games. Some people are more inclined to like them. Others are addicted to them! Respect all 3 groups and let people decide for themselves if they will play or not. We are not in the business of twisting arms and breaking necks!

If they see the value they will set some time aside to take advantage of all those free TCredits! So do a thorough job of explaining the usages of TCredits as it is the 'currency' of TripleClicks. Rest assured that those who want it will go for it and those that don't will stay on the sidelines. That's okay. If the game gets good enough some of those sideliners will hop in and it just may be the axe needed to break the ice.
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Everyone doesn't like trivia games. Some people are more inclined to like them. Others are addicted to them! Respect all 3 groups and let people decide for themselves if they will play or not. We are not in the business of twisting arms and breaking necks!

If they see the value they will set some time aside to take advantage of all those free TCredits! So do a thorough job of explaining the usages of TCredits as it is the 'currency' of TripleClicks. Rest assured that those who want
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999

Wow, it's hard to imagine that someone would not be able to reach EA since it is 100% FREE for two months. With all of the recent additions, you may be fortunate enough to earn enough free VP to make 1500. This certainly can be done as a W3 member which cost only $1.95! Then all you need to do is complete all of your daily actions everyday. Complete, your weekly actions and the monthly actions.

Once you do that, leverage your free TCredits to win more TCredits and you will open a flood gate of possibilities. The best approach is to create a mind map for yourself so that you will be able to focus on the activities you need to produce the goal. Nothing will be achieve by drifting aimlessly through the sea of information that is inside the SFI center. Learn and earn as you go and don't waste your energy trying to learn everything about SFI. SFI is evolving and surely there will always be something new to learn. Put your knowledge to work and take action - that's the only way to reach any goal.
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Wow, it's hard to imagine that someone would not be able to reach EA since it is 100% FREE for two months. With all of the recent additions, you may be fortunate enough to earn enough free VP to make 1500. This certainly can be done as a W3 member which cost only $1.95! Then all you need to do is complete all of your daily actions everyday. Complete, your weekly actions and the monthly actions.

Once you do that, leverage your free TCredits to win more TCredits and you will open a
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999

To get the maximize benefit of your affiliate status, one needs a written plan of action that will produce the desire financial gains needed. This is different for different people. Know your income expectation and know what you need to do in order to reach that income. If you have a goal of making $1000.00 a month in SFI, without a plan, then; you are just daydreaming!

Write it down. Be deliberate and count each step along the way. Celebrate small success as if it was big success and more success will come. Execute your plan with precision and remember no plan is engraved in stone. So if something is not working out, then change the plan. As you tweak your actions over time for efficiency, you will become very proficient and productive.
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To get the maximize benefit of your affiliate status, one needs a written plan of action that will produce the desire financial gains needed. This is different for different people. Know your income expectation and know what you need to do in order to reach that income. If you have a goal of making $1000.00 a month in SFI, without a plan, then; you are just daydreaming!

Write it down. Be deliberate and count each step along the way. Celebrate small success as if it was big success
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999

I concur that it is important to visit the forum to share and well as to learn. I don't believe however that it is advantageous to spend more than 1 hour on the forum each day. Time is a precious commodity and it should be monitored for the greatest return on its investment. I learn from the forum and I offer help. It makes for a great dialogue and encourages everyone to be more engaged in their SFI business.

Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999

We are all financially challenged to some respect so the first suggestion is to look for an opportunity to make an investment into your business rather than looking for an excuse not to make an investment. Since we are all savvy business people, the most economical product that you can invest in depends on what you need and use everyday.

What product do you normally use that you can transfer buy from your TripleClicks Superstore? Nutritionals? Cosmetics? Cleaning supplies? Supplements? Bottled water? Yes, there is bottle water available for sale at your TripleClicks SuperStore! Along with over 92,000 other products.

There your challenge is not financial any more than the next person. Your challenge is to invest some money that you already are spending everyday on something that brings value and benefits to your everyday life. That's the best product for you to have on standing order.
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We are all financially challenged to some respect so the first suggestion is to look for an opportunity to make an investment into your business rather than looking for an excuse not to make an investment. Since we are all savvy business people, the most economical product that you can invest in depends on what you need and use everyday.

What product do you normally use that you can transfer buy from your TripleClicks Superstore? Nutritionals? Cosmetics? Cleaning supplies? Supplements?
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Affiliate since: 07/02/2024, Power Rank: 99999999

Believe it or not .. . email marketing is still the cheapest and best way to sponsor affiliates. While their are tons of ways to market for free, you can only talk to so many people in one day. This is the down side to word of mouth. But with email marketing you can in time create a very responsive message that gets the reader to act now. This message can be send to millions of prospects everyday. Email marketing is only limited by your limitations.

To make your email marketing work for you, you must focus on the aspects of the message to include the subject line, the opening, the body, and the close or call to action. The most important aspect of your email is the subject line. If it does not stir the reader to open your email - then your marketing efforts are lost. Normal open rates range around 2 to 5 percent. If you get more than this, you have an exceptional email promo.

Too many marketers make the mistake of trying to sell something in their email promo. But really your email promo should not be designed to sale - that's for the landing page. Your email promo should be designed to capture the reader's contact info and create enough desire to give that info to you.

Converting the lead into a sale will take a series of communications in most case. This is why it is so important to keep the theme of the message benefit and value oriented. Be sure to answer questions like why should the reader act now? What can the reader expect? Is it a free offer or does it cost? Finally, be sure to connect with the reader by offering a solution to their problem. Shorter copy is more effective in emails than long copy but a longer subject line can be more effective. The opening should not give too much away and the call to action should be in the P.S. Studies have shown that readers pay close attention to the subject line, the opening, and the close. The stuff in the middle is considered as 'filler' and you really need to keep it tight on the subject.

No email marketing is complete without tracking for improvement. It's an art as well as a science. Get good at collecting contact info and following up with a series of relevant content and you will be on your way to getting the most out of your email marketing campaigns.
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Believe it or not .. . email marketing is still the cheapest and best way to sponsor affiliates. While their are tons of ways to market for free, you can only talk to so many people in one day. This is the down side to word of mouth. But with email marketing you can in time create a very responsive message that gets the reader to act now. This message can be send to millions of prospects everyday. Email marketing is only limited by your limitations.

To make your email marketing
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