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Hello there

I'm just pasting in an article that I wrote a while back that could be helpful to some of you. Enjoy!

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HOW TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS BY SERVICING YOUR DOWNLILNE
© by Eva Browne-Paterson -

Before you decide that your membership to an affiliate program should be cancelled because you're "not doing any good", here are eight simple steps to utilise to build your business by helping your downline build their business. Give it one more month and see the difference it can make.

1) Email your downline once every week
By sending one email per week, you will be giving your downline a chance to get to know you and to build a trusting relationship. Always identify yourself and the program as some downline mailing systems don't show this and most people belong to more than one program. Remember, as their sponsor, it is your responsibility to provide a service to them and be there when they need you.

2) Make sure they know you are there to help
Let them know in clear statements that you're quite happy to help them in any way they need it. Eg. "I'm always here to help you."

3) Let them know what works for you
Share the ideas and method you utilise yourself that work. Eg. "I used this ad and received a great response! Why don't you try it? Here is the ad copy."

4) Don't focus on upgrading
Your downline doesn't want to hear your suggestions about upgrading. They want to hear how to build their business first. Once they build up their business, the next natural step for them is to upgrade, without your prompting. Focus on building their business instead of upgrading. (I know this doesn't quite apply in GDI, but it's useful nevertheless).

5) Provide value
Give them something of value to use in their promotions with each email. Eg. "Here's a splash page that you can download and use" or "Here is a follow-up series you can copy and paste into an auto-responder." Make sure you provide full instructions. It's safe to assume that they're a newbie - even if they aren't. It will be easier for them to understand and you won't receive as many emails asking more questions that you could have answered in your instructions.

6) Provide Encouragement & Recognition
Make sure you give your downline who progress another level or reach a certain goal a public pat on the back. They deserve it and it's encouraging for the other members of your downline. Keep encouraging them. Eg. "Keep promoting consistently and you will succeed."

7) Always be yourself and leave out the hype
These are real people you're talking to. Leave the hype for the ad copy and speak to them honestly like you would a friend. Never be negative about the program! If there is something that needs fixing, turn it into a positive by suggesting a workaround. ;~)

8) Don't brag
It's okay to tell your downline that you're doing well and they can be too - just don't say "I've made $600 this week, how are you doing?" It can be a real turnoff... especially when someone has only just joined a program and hasn't had a chance to start promoting.
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About the Author: Eva Browne-Paterson has been marketing online for over 13 years and publishes EvieB's New-Z - Your One Stop Advertising Resource.

Hi Eva Browne-Paterson,

Great article and very true  ;D

 Dear EVA

 Great article! Loved it also.

BILL DANIEL

When you advertise or talk to people about GDI, stress that there is a FREE support system and follow through with that.  Send weekly (daily to new people) emails offering help and advice.  Tell them what is working for you and what is not working and ask them to let you know what may be working or not working for them so you can pass that information along to everyone.  Make sure you give them specific hours you are available via phone to them and let them know they can email you anytime. 

Make sure they know how to get to this board in case you aren't available and they need something right then.  Encourage them to contact their upline (offer to three way them if need be) and they will have more people to contact for help. 

I would suggest getting ICQ or yahoo IM and making sure they know your ID and have them sign up also.  This is great for quick questions and to stay in contact. 

Hi Eva,
Super Information, Keep up the Great Work!!


Will Earnest

There are some awesome people in this cmpany, what a great post, thank you Eva.
If I do not succeed at GDI i am going to give myself a good slap ;D

Thanks all!  :-*

Cheers
Eva

Hi Eva,

I like your article... like I said in the interview with Chip... you are the article expert.   ;D

One technique I use is to promote GDI on my "404 - Page not found" pages.

On that page I actually mention figures... would that be in your opinion a turnoff?  My intention is to show that GDI in fact does pay commissions.

What are the opinions of anybody else reading this?

 :-\ Where can you go to send your downline an e-mail weekly?  Or does it have to done one by one?  Plus witch is better

Gerald Gray
oldmangray.ws

Very good advice...all about prompt, sincere and focused communications on a regular basis.

Chip

to contact your downline, you do NOT have to do this "one by one".
Simply go to your 'Member Site',click on to the left side bar 'Downline'.
On the upper portion it says: Contact your Downline-
Type in your message in the square below,scoll down, SEND!   BINGO!
I do it once a week,reminding People of the upcoming Conference Call,( doubling up on
GDI's reminder)and also congratulating Downliners on the good  job they are doing when they
have a new member sign up.
People love being recognized!

Keep on truckin',Gerald
Sincerely, Werner Kindor, San Pedro, Ca

Hi everyone,

I'm a newbie and have been enjoying all the feedback, indeas and inspiration I get
from this forum. This is great!

Roxanne G thanks for the excellent suggestions. Also when I joined
GDI most everyone on my upline team contacted me, either by email or phone.
That really made a big impression on me. Hence team support is a must
with any networking business.

RD
California

Hi everybody  :)
I am with GDi for three months now and slowly slowly my downline is growing ,
I am moving all new members under existing ones ,but the last month i cannnot
move them below my first level ! Is this normal?
I do remember being able to move them at any level i wanted, has something changed?

Thanks a lot
Christos Apostolides

Currently, the move function is just to your first level.

Chip

Thanks Chip :)

That was really quick!!  :o

Any specific reason for this change?

Christos

To encourage each Member to build out their first level and on down.

Chip

Chip,

I want to take this time and thank you for all you do to help our GDI Business's.
Your Internet Radio Show is the best. I can't wait till the new shows start.

I have a request and observation all rolled into one.

 Do You Think Management would consider after the first level (7-10 members) is completed, to allow a sponsoring  rep(within the 7 day trial period) to move one of his/hers sponsored members past level 1,  then after level 2 is completed would be allowed to move a NEW trial member to level 3, level 4 and so on? (especially if some new members are not as motivated at first or not comfortable with building this super business initially.)

Then the rep that can sponsor easily can help others on the team that can not sponsor as easily ( at least initially)

We all know it takes time to build a huge group, but having said that, seeing a new person in your group that you did not sponsor will inspire most people emotionally, not to mention seeing the residual money start to build up in the commissions section of the back office. The way this is structured now a sponsoring rep cannot move anyone past level 1 .

With the new privacy laws it is hard to get in contact with downline. some do not open there emails etc.

I think you will agree there is a growth process that takes place with this kind of business. (Until A new Rep learns more about contacting people, follow up and really about themselves, their personal confidence ,(unless they have done this kind of business before) might be a little shaky with those first NO's they get.(smile)

If that first level is in place , it seems like a win win if the sponsoring rep can move people as needed in his/her organization for maximum Momentum and stability

The way I see it is that the wider the first level goes, makes the individual more Profitable on that level, but the deeper Level one goes at least to level 4 with duplication, makes the  group more stable and profitable. (because everyone connected in depth has something to lose if they decide to quit.


Thanks for Listening
Keep up the Super Work!
Will (USA)

Thank you for the kind words and, your suggestions are duly noted.

They will be taken into consideration in future planning.

I can assure you Mike, Alan and, the entire GDI team are interested in all
suggestions that help fine-tune this dynamic business model.

Chip

I think that another reason for the downline move only under your first level is this:

If someone who you placed on your second level was allowed to move members down so far that you did not earn commission on that incoming member, you might get discouraged because your commission was taken away due to that move.  In order to make it fair for all of your upline, this is actually a great policy.  Each time you move someone, you are cutting the commission of one of your upline members.

Just my opinion.

 :)

Hi Roxanne,

Your post always have great information and great direction. Your last one is no exception.

I want you to know I disagree with you this time, but not in a mean way. This is more in a respectful debate kind of way.

I can see where you are coming from, however I am thinking that if that upline person feels they are not getting maximum compensation out of the plan. They should use every ounce of their personal motivation to become a master affiliate.(infinity bonus) That will regain any revenues past level 5 they feel they are losing plus make them very profitable in the process.

That is why I said that maybe there could be a compromise of some kind of how many levels you are able to sponsor once you help those on your first level and second levels. The way it is now you can not move anyone that you personally sponsored  past level 2. That to me does not seem fair.

Why should a sponsoring rep not be allowed to put their personal signups in their group wherever they feel it will do the most good?  It is evident if they sponsor more than 50 that they have a gift for sponsoring whether it has taken them a few years to develop these skills/ contacts or they have sent a few thousand emails or exchanged a few thousand business cards. The point is they did the work and that work should allow them to be able to place those people in their group any place they want because they have earned the right.

Why try to stifle that productivity, when really you could let them do what they do best. Build a huge group and create so much momentum and stability that everyone in the group (including upline) is making money.

That is my opinion, but I definitely respect yours and hope you respect mine, even if we don't agree.

Will
USA

I made it to the leader board in only 2 weeks but I cant seem to get my downlline to do any work. they are just sitting there like a bump on a log. I have gotten about 31 referrals but most are not even eligable to get comission b/c they have not regisetered for a domain or have no payment info.  I always email all of my downline with helpful tips and I always let them know if they have any questions at all to give me a call or email me but nobody ever does. When I call to check up on them they say "um I'm confused. I don't know how to start". Most of them don't even know they have a members page to check their hit log and downline which is vital for success! Am I Doing something wrong. I have only been with GDI two weeks and I'm on the leader board but again my downline is not doing a thing to help me or themselves. Someone have any suggestions?!?!?!? ???

Congratulations!

As for getting Team Members more involved, first, keep in mind, some are only interested in the product and may, in time, get involved by sharing with others.

Second, encourage all your downline Members to come to the GDI Forum, look over the various boards and, let you know, what they are most interested in doing short/long-term.

Third, involve your Upline by seeking advice, guidance and involvement.

Chip

Hi Brandon,

Congratulations on your leaderboard status. I too have suffered the same difficulties. I constantly keep in contact with my downline, emailing them invites to explore GDI and join the forum. I send them links to the training manual and copies of my drop cards and the flyers I have created. One difficulty I am having is that most of the phone numbers my downline has listed are bogus! I just keep sending them useful info and encouragement and do the best I can. None of them have ever responded to any of my numerous emails! I'm disappointed since I would like to have somewhat of a relationship with these folks so that we can grow together. My upline keeps in touch with me on a regular basis and also responds to my inquiries in record time. I really appreciate them. Thank you upline!

Gina

Hi Brandon, First of all let me congratulate you on making the leader board twice, 2nd I would tell your downline to first to get to know there GDI business and back office, your right most do not even know they have a free affilliate site, then when they grasp what they have and the potential, then tell them how you got onto the leader board and explain how they can too.
Keep doing what your doing and teach your group to do the same, keep it simple Brandon, what ever your doing works .
kevan

Congrats,

My name is Howard Martelll from Hawaii to retain your members your first must prequalify them for the business.

Yes lot of people just curious but on the average if you provide your team with the guidance and leadership must will stay on the team.

Contact your 5 level upline leadership ask them how their keeping retention what do is soon see a person is 7 day trial mode try to contact them first via email then phone and finally instant messenger send a get started letter with how to login to the site and important links how to get started.

Tell them also that we have training calls available via Marvin Drobes every Second Sunday at 09:30pm EST

Retention in any business is hard but love the fact that mine has been steady even thru the tough summer months because my team know care about  their success and will share with them how do it part time.

In closing don't ever give up their lot free and none costly methods to advertise this business email me send you what have to offer.

Make sure you look at all the posting in the past this where got some of my ideas from and contacts in this business!

God Bless have safe and fun 4th of JULY!

Howard Martell Hawaii leadership

One thing I recently tried is by 'testing' my downline to see who is even doing anything at all.  So far I have just done everyone on my first level and will eventually do them all.  I just entered their affiliate URL, you know, website.ws/userid, and entered an email account I had, just as a prospect would.  For those that actually followed up I let them know who I was and gave them some encouragement on the quality of the follow up.  I then also rewarded them by buying a month's worth of advertising on an inexpensive site I use.  Unfortunately out of the 12 I tested, only 2 actually followed up with me.  That at least let me know I have 2 that are serious and 10 that need extra work so I can adjust my communication as necessary.

Congrats on making the leaderboard, and know that the work has just begun.

Some points to remember;
    1)  Not everyone will be like you,
    2)  Some people were intrigued when they watched the movie and proceeded to sign up
    3)  Others were looking for a Hosting Package, and then there are those that
    4)  LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK FROM HOME AND EARN ADDITIONAL MONEY!

Or in the simple words of Network Marketing - Some Will, Some Won't, So What!

You challange is to find those that WILL. This is not an easy task and will require patience and consistancy + persistance.

To many of us in this industry just find people who are willing to signup and then we either want them to do well so badly that we do all the work for them or they just want to see what we offered by taking a look and they do nothing and we feel it is somehow our fault.  Master the Art of Sorting,  Seperating those that are Curious from those that are Serious.

Not sure how then contact you upline and get their help. OR want to learn how then be prepared to learn through training. Participate in all the training your mind can endure.  You can learn from good books on this subject, articles found on the net, ezines that you receive regularly, the WSRadio broadcasts and through sponsored conference calls that are available that are specific to GDI or just the business of building an organization online.

For a GDI specific training I'd like to invite you to join me every other Sunday evening beginning July 10th at 9:30 EST.  The info for the call can be found at my GDI Training site www.wealth411.ws (http://www.wealth411.ws)

Hope this all makes sense and continue to work towards your goals.

Your Partner In Success,
Marvin Drobes

Hi Marvin and others on this thread (don't remember your names),

Had not been on this forum before but also need help getting off the ground. Have been doing a lot of advertising, including the Internet Success Club with Bram Smith but getting few clicks.

Just wanted to tell you that your site is Excellent! I jotted down some notes as these scripts can be applied to any business product. I tend to get too long-winded. This is direct and to the point. Helped me a lot. Just wanted to thank you for that.

Bless you and to our success!

Ann Stewart

Congratulations!

Keep it up. I could do with an upline like you. I have been with GDI about 6 weeks and do not have any one in my downline. I always the automated system provided, join a few safelist, but still. I would appreciate a few tips if you please, and keep them coming in.
Richard

Hi,

This week I have had several people sign up, but without reqistering domain names, thus making them inactive ...  :( ???


Is this just happening to me? Or have other people had the same problem?

What would you recommend I do about it? And how should I try to get them to register and become active accounts?


Thanks for your comments

Rachel  ::)

Hi Rachel,

Yes, other members have expressed the same problem as you stated. You will find posts from other members about this topic in different areas of this forum.

All my best,
Norma  :o

We are all sick and tired of these so called prspects that have crawled out of the wood work.
I personally have had about 15 in as many days , and only 1 has joined and I believe that was a mistake on there part.
This is one for the owners, come on guys, stop these time wasters.
kevan

Rachel,

If you look around in the forums, you can see that there are MANY of us who are tired of what is going on regarding the sign-ups issue. I know I've had my share of these *inactive* people. I also know that some of these people that begin to sign up, they might all of the sudden change their mind, but on our side....still shows them being a *member*. That's the part that irritates me. I don't want them on my downline as *inactive* unless they were once a part of GDI before.
That's just my opinion. Maybe if we all express our feelings towards this, GDI will finally step-up and find another approach.

~Kyra

Yup I agree with Kyra!

I was curious how often all of you contact your downline?

Also do you send out an email to your entire downline or do
you contact them individually.

What works best for you?

Stefani  :)

Hi Stefani,

I e-mail my downline at least once a week. Because the e-mail addresses are limited in my downline table; I use the form in my member's area to send my messages.

All new members get a welcome letter from me welcoming them to my team and important information, such as live training and conference calls that are held weekly. Aside from this, I send different letters they can use to send to their potential leads and members. Along with tips and ideas.

Nicole

I also email my downline weekly remind them of any new happening within GDI.
Always include if you need any help contact me or your sponsor we do this as team your in business for yourself but not by yourself.

Give all my business builders my emai and home phone and also where we can chat on yahoo or msn to answer questions or share marketing techniques.

My retention for GDI is high because my team knows care about them and that provide them with some very good ideas on how to be successful.

Indentitfy leaders in the group and locally have my first mentoree so we working together for common goal.


Remember we our not in the recruiting business in the life changing and showing people with the same common goals how to make money from home with hard work and the will to succceed!

Howard Martell Hawaii leadership

Make sure your entire Downline is a Member of the Forum.

Also, encourage their Qs and, feel free to get in touch by phone.

Remember, we are on the brink of a 'paradigm' shift, to wit, going
from basic email to WebSites, for LIFE~!

Chip

What I currently do is email them as soon as I get the email that they signed up with
my contact info and a few others in my upline as well as some other important links.

I have used the email downline function in our members area a couple times but
don't know how often to email before you start annoying people. I guess
the real interested ones would want the emails huh and not be annoyed.

I have also setup a yahoogroup for my downline as well. So far soo good :)

Stefani  :)

I send the welcome through Kevin's system...

I try to email them a few times a week if possible..
JUST to offer help, etc..

This is a great place to join.. we have a yahoogroup..
AND I am working on a message forum for my downline..

Eventually, there should be enough as far as support..

Stacy Perez

Rachel,

ACTUALLY, I set up another website.. AND I noticed it didn't ask me for the domain name and
my payment info..  SO right there we will probably have more inactives..

ONLY problem is.. because I went through the sign up process .. AND I am just
thinking if I was someone who didnt know much.. THEY really should have a message
that the new person sees as soon as they enter into the member's area..

PLEASE provide your SS# for tax purposes since there is an income opprotunity
attached.. PLEASE update your payment method so you can earn money..
PLEASE  choose a domain name.. 

HAVE those 3 messages appear right when they sign up so they wont be
inactive..

NOW, if people are given information about $10 than you would hope people
wouldnt sign up unless they mean too..lol  BUT I know how that goes..lol

I am really focusing on $10/month upfront BUT the first $10 includes a free
week..lol

Stacy Perez

Brandon,

GREAT JOB Brandon!!!

What I would do is email ALL those that have not submitted payment method or activated their
domains..

Personally, I am going to write up something for my people like that..

You got to realize that everyone is not as savvy as we are...  SOME people may
require step by step direction.

SO I would email them and welcome them.. AND put some simple steps in
the email.. HOLDING their hand..

THAN put if there is ANYTHING I can do to help you, please email me..
I would like to help you get started so you can make money with this
opportunity and/or make money with your new website.

Best Wishes,
Stacy Perez

Eva,

Great post and one I hope every member get to read.

As you may be aware I have been providing training via conference calls and WebConferencing.  The ideas that you have would be a welcomed lesson for all those that join my call.  I would love to invite you as a guest trainer so are you up to the challange?  Email and we can share some thoughts and have you scheduled for one of our call which is open for all GDI affiliates.

Keep up the awesome work and great attitude.

Marvin Drobes

Great suggestion, Marvin.

Eva and Frank Bauer's interview can be heard at the www.wsinternetshow.ws archives.

Since they are in Australia, the time for their participation in your training calls will be late Monday morning. A lot better than the 5a radio interview.

Much information and talents to share!

Chip

Hi,

I don't know whether i am doing something wrong here, but basically most of my trials are firstly without any payment method and then just drop off at the end of their trial week. I do stay in contact as often as possible (without being a nag) and suggest methods etc, but nothing seems to be keeping them on board. I have had 36 trials in 2 months which I think isn't bad. 1 has become active. I currently have 4 trials with no payment methods, and 1 with a payment method. The rest is inactive.
How can I urge people to stay on? What am i doing wrong?
Any help and suggestions would be very much appreciated.

Thanks and regards

Rachel Bouchet

Rachel,

Unfortunately, the problem is that people out there (not all of them, but a lot) are looking for something for nothing. They see the word free and they think it's free forever. Now, we know that this isn't the case. If you want something worthwhile in life, you will have to pay something for it. And, look at what all they get with GDI. This actually is a great deal for a small amount of money per month. Not too many other places will offer a deal like we have here. So, keep in mind, it's their loss if they choose to leave.

BUT, don't ever give up! You will find the people out there that realize the reality behind this and will stick with it. You are doing a great job promoting this, so keep up the great work. You will get it done, just hang in there! keep doing what you're doing and it will pay off in the end. Just have patience, everyone develops at different paces, BUT DON'T GIVE UP!!!

To Our Success All Around,

KimB

Rachel,

  First of all, let me tell you where I'm coming from...I have had my GDI business one month now and I have personally sponsored 18 affiliates (19 total in downline).  Of those 18, 7 are active, 4 are in trial, and the others are in limbo land.  I fully expect to keep active at least 2 of the ones on trial bringing my total active up to 9 (half of my small group).  That active ratio really isn't too bad, I believe, and the main reason they are staying is because I have them on an autoresponder training series that gives them a little bit of training every day as well as tips, tricks, and some homework to do.  Get them involved!

  I believe you MUST get them active sending out leads right away!  I also believe that they must feel like they are getting hand-holding training because most people are completely new at this and need help (even if it's just a little bit, consistently).  They won't ask for help normally, so you have to offer it to them.  I start  letting them know about the training series I have for them in the last couple of emails they get from me during their trial period (I build some excitement!).  Also, if I can move someone under them on the 7th day of their trial (coinciding with the last "Trial" series message they get),  then they get excited and decide to hang in there a while longer and check out the training.  :)  You just have to keep them in long enough to get some training, some success, and get their belief system up.

There are two other things I believe keeps people in:

1) Business cards!   It has been shown that people stay in an MLM business longer when they have business cards.  It give them a sense of ownership and investment.

2) You must get people to join this forum!  Not because of what they will learn, but because of what they will experience.  In other MLM companies, there are home parties/kick-offs, hotel meetings, seminars, conventions, etc... where people gather and have a sense of community, belonging to something greater than themselves, family.  We don't really have that here because this is an Internet business.  So the Forum supplies that much needed connection with people and gets them into a "family."  Get people involved in the Forum and they'll stay (until they believe on their own).  :)

- Doug

I've put a lot of work into my business over the few weeks I've been involved with it and I only have one level one member who is doing well.  I'm now sick of the colour yellow and what it represents in my downline page.  I know that one day I will make it, but I think that these inactive people are scared of success.  It's ridiculous really because they are getting a free trial for nothing so they have nothing to lose, but the attitude these people have is the only thing against everyone's success.

Rachel,

All you can do is hope that they can see the potential in GDI. Some people do...some people don't. Unfortunately, a lot of people think it's just another one of the schemes and because of the free trial, will try it out for FREE for the 7 days and then leave. It's just part of the process.
If you want to get more successful results, contact them by phone and personally talk to these people and get them excited about the business.

~Kyra

Ah, yes, the power of a connect with a 'personal touch'!

Chip

Hi folk,

I was wondering what kind of email i should send to my prospect
that did not provided a pay method..

I have 3 members in the last weeks without a pay method.

Anyone have a good sample ads to send to this members to convice
them to add a pay method ....

I am french Canadian and i'm certainly not the best copywritter out there
any sample ads will be appreciate.

Cheers,

Cedric,

Hi Cedric,

Try this out...

Hello New Affiliates  

I welcome you to one of the best and fastest growing companies to date! Congratulations on your decision to better your life for you and your family!

There is some of you who have signed up for this incredible opportunity but have not YET provided a form of payment. Folks.. GDI is only free for 7 days. This gives you the opportunity to try us out and make money before even spending a penny! After that it's $10 a month.

I urge you to sign into your member's area and provide a method of payment to cover your monthly fees. Otherwise, you will lose all sign up's below you and your domain name. Ladies and gentleman... get serious about this business opportunity! GET SERIOUS TODAY! If you're wanting to make a difference in your life and be able to stop working for someone else, pay those bills off, go on that beautiful vacation... DO IT!  

I am here to help each and everyone of you. There is no excuse to NOT do this business! It's been wonderful for me and my check is growing month after month. I want to see yours grow too!

LETS DO THIS!!!  

Nicole

Awesome Nicole,

Once again Thanks you so much   ;)

To your success,

cedric

Nicole....

I love your letter....I, too, am going to try it out! Hope you don't mind!   ;)

~Kyra

Hi Kyra,

I don't mind at all! :)

I received a fairly good response from it so I hope it works for you too!

Nicole

Cedric,
  I send a "Trial" member 4 different emails during their trial week.  In each one, as a P.S., I elude to a "Success Training System" that I will be offering them at the end of the week that can explode their GDI business.  Then, in the last email of the week, I ask them if they're ready to take charge of their financial future!  I ask them if they can mentally answer "Yes" to the four questions in the email, and if they can, then they can simply click on an email address in the message (it goes right to my training autoresponder series) and they can start getting the training they need and want.  The autoresponder then sends me an email letting me know they signed up for the training.

  Then, as a P.S. I put in there...to get the training, they must have a valid payment method on file and I tell them where to go to check it.

  What I do in the three email messages prior to the last one is get them thinking about their dreams in life and how GDI might help them get them.  By the time they get the last email message, they not only want their dreams, but they want the training series too (you must offer them something in order to get them to continue AND supply a payment form -- in other words, what do they get out of it???).  I believe it's important to slip in the little "commitment" section too while the time is right (the four questions).  It's called posture.

Here is a slightly edited version of the last email I send out.

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Hi [firstname],

Have you decided to go after your dreams?  GREAT!

Your GDI trial period is just about over and it's time to make an important decision about your future...is it going to be the same as it's always been, or are you ready to DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!

  As I promised [firstname], I want to train you with Success Techniques proven to produce outstanding results in your GDI business.  Before proceeding with your training though, you should be able to answer "Yes" to the following four questions:

1.)  Are you willing to be coachable?

2.)  Are you willing to follow a proven system for growing your GDI business?

3.)  Are you willing to commit at least 6 months of serious effort before judging your results? This is a business, not a "get-rich-quick" scheme.

4.)  Are you willing to invest a small amount of additional funds dedicated to marketing your GDI business and gaining massive exposure by purchasing such things as business cards and email leads (people who have asked for information about a home business)?  When you're out of leads (possibilities), then you're out of business!

  If you said "Yes" to all four of the questions above, then let's get your residual income stream started right now!  Simply send an email to [ARemail1] and put on your working clothes (meaning: your robe and slippers and get in front of your computer screen).    :)

[firstname], I look forward to building an incredible business with you.  By the way, I will expect a postcard when you're lying on the beach in Hawaii.  ;o)

Talk to you soon...


Your partner in success!
[myfirstname] [mylastname]
[myemail]
[mydayphone]

P.S. Here is the email link again: [ARemail1]
Just click on this link and pick send.

**IMPORTANT: If you do not currently have a payment method on file for your $10 per month business hosting fee, then you will need to do that right away in order to receive our "SUCCESS TRAINING SYSTEM" series.  Go to your web site back-office now by clicking here:

http://movie.ws/members/?userid=[user1] and select "Preferred Payment" on the left side of the screen

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Cedric, I hope this helps,
Doug Mann

As an additional comment to my last post...

  You don't have to offer them a "Training series" if that is something you are not comfortable with or knowledgable about, but you must offer them something of value to get them to continue.  Understand, right now they have no idea what to do next and when people are confused, they will ALWAYS say NO (or quit in this case).

One thing you might offer is to give them a certain amount of FREE phone help (and training) to continue.

Another thing to offer might be some FREE leads.  You might offer a week's worth of leads to help them get started -- say, 700 leads (100 per day going out through the GDI back-office).  Now, instead of just the 100 you can send out with your account, now you have some duplication...they are sending out 100 also.  The excitement your affiliates get from receiving emails telling them "Someone has watched your movie!" will make them want to continue.  Towards the end of the week, let them know where they can buy their next set of leads.

  Now, what if you had 10 people doing this in your first level?  You would  have 1100 leads per day going out every day week after week and you only supplied the first 7000 (10 x 700).  This is a powerful way to get people active and involved RIGHT AWAY!.

- Doug

Personally i  think the only way a person should be able to sign up is as a paid . why give a 7 day trial, it's only an invitation to drop out, if someone can't afford $10 a month, then they are not interested in starting a business .

i feel there is however a problem with the signup, as you signup and then you have to register your domain, and i know at least 2 people who managed that wrong, thinking they were signing up for another domaine.i would like to see it all as one process, automatically when you signed up, and then if you wanted another domaine register again


Elizabeth

hello to all my name is elmire

i'm new to the GDI family and am learning the ropes slowly but surely... i have one complete sign up and one that didn't complete the payment portion (i working on that though) 

UMM well i made an  info guide for my sign ups in order to help them get an idea of how to get their business up and running and need some feed back on it... feel free to make suggestions on what i could add
THANX A BUNCH ;D
HERE IT IS (is a WORD document couldn't figure out how to add it as an attachment :-\)

            WELCOME
               TO
   GLOBAL DOMAINS INTERNATIONAL/ WEBSITE.WS

>>>>Ok, so you’re signed up and ready to make money, Now what??

FEAR NOT!! Here’s a helpful list of things you can do to help your new business!!

•   Print and either fax or mail the Independent Representative Agreement and the W-9 forms
•   Read The Serious Promoters Guide to Marketing GDI
•   Get familiar with your GDI site (there are videos that help you learn the basics)
•   Join the GDI forum: there is plenty of information there, and you can ask questions and get answers form people that has plenty of experience in the business
•   Join in on the conference calls; There’s a schedule of them in the input needed site
•   Learn as much as you can about the business, read thru your GDI site and the input needed site
•   Promote your business
o   Tell your friends, family, associates, anyone that you think may be interested in this Great business opportunity!!
o   You can join bulk mailer for $9.95 and be able to buy leads thru them
o   Print copies of the flyer with your personal link and pass it out, post on bulletin boards etc
o   Advertise in the news paper, discussion boards/forums online, etc just be creative and keep in mind a budget for your advertising
•   Don’t forget to help your leads/recruits along too!!

Take advantage of these tips and any you may come across while reading through the GDI forum.  Feel free to use what ever great idea you come up with…
 Woo hoo!!! Now that you well informed and equipped to do business….LET”S MAKE SOME MONEY

I love it Elmire! Great tips and a  positive attitude to introduce to your downline!

Gina

Elmire,

  That's a great start.  Here are a couple of suggestions.  First, what you have listed might be a lot of overwhelming information for somebody who has just started.  You might think about feeding the person in bite-sized pieces...a little bit everyday to explore.  Second, if you tell someone about some place they should go on the web, or some file they should download and read, then provide URL's in your message, so that all they have to do is click on the link and they're there.

Hope this helps a little,
- Doug

I always encourage my new members to study everything in their back office before doing anything else. Then, they are to get back with me on any questions they have. According to their questions I then determine what to suggest next.

I don't want to move anyone forward until they have come to grips with the issue on hand.  Members are individuals with different mind sets and abilities.  Even though I have a set plan not all members go through it at the same pace. I am considerate to their needs and abilities first and foremost.

After they understand their back office then I encourage them to get on all the training calls they can. I even type up a training letter from the training calls to send to the members who were unable to attend.

I don't want my downline rushing into marketing until they feel they are ready to do so. Some come in with experience and are ready to move forward.  It is important for me to know their goals as well so I can help them with marketing strategies accordingly.  Some can spend more than others on advertising. As their sponsor, I have to take all this into consideration.

This is just my way. I am sure others do differently. 

All my best,
Norma  :o

I send all new signups a link for gdi training at http://website.ws/home/wealthguide  which will cover all avenues of advertising the business.

Rich

You Nailed it that time!

We need to know and record the level of expertise of each of our downline members.  We need to know the goals of each.

I want to point out the negative impacts of a practice some people use called "Stacking".

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Q: What is stacking?

A: Stacking is a term used by network marketing companies to describe a distributor’s attempt to manipulate compensation in the marketing plan by placing members of his or her household or family in the downline sales structure. It is frowned upon, and most companies have rules that are intended to discourage the practice of stacking. source: mlmlegal.com

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Stacking is a problem, and this causes commissions to move out of your payline very quickly.

The effect of stacking on your organization and earning potential as well as for your downline is dramatic and very negative! And once it starts, it is often duplicated.

After all, isn't this business about duplication? Only, the good and the bad gets duplicated equally well, and sometimes the bad a lot easier.... The only person it benefits is the person doing the stacking.

It may not be technically against GDI's rules to stack, but look at it this way...

What if you signed up a superstar, he/she then signed up their spouse, then their children and then started building his/her business on YOUR 4th or 5th level.  You would lose out big time!!!!  Especially if the person on your 5th level who was actually signed up by the person on your 1st level signs up another superstar.  They win and YOU lose.

When people view their upline and see the same last name and find out what you did they might do the same thing.

Don't do it... Don't teach it!

It seems harmless and profitable when you do it, have someone in your downline do it and your attitude changes very quickly.

Build wide, the depth will come.

I refuse to help people in my downline that practice downline stacking.  You should make your downline aware of this immediately and strongly discourage it.

Steve Farber
Lake Charles, LA

I was in your neck of the woods just two weeks ago.  I came over the bridge on my way to MS and stopped at the beach for the sole purpose of  leaving fliers and business cards.  My toy Poodle chased the ducks and the kids got their feet wet.  What a beautiful area you have there. 

Now to the business at hand.

Is it true that one member can have up to 5 Domains on one Account?  These Domains can each market for the one Account.   Does my sponsor collect a commission on all 5 Domains or on just the one account?

I've got 3 Domains, a 4th for a college student as a job/present, and thinking of getting a 5th for my daughter.    The College student is on my first line.  Please tell me thats not stacking.  I want my Upline to think of me as an asset, not a liability.

Sherri

Your sponsor will collect on all 5 domains.
All my best,
Norma

Sherri,

That's not considered stacking. Stacking would be having 5 different accounts...not domains. Like say you sign up your husband under you on your 2nd level & then you sign up your mom on your 3rd level.....that's what Steve is talking about.

What you're doing is just registering new domain names under your same account. Your sponsor will receive commission on all domains registered in your account.

Hope that helps!  :D

Kyra

So is it not a good idea to have your spouse sign up under you at all?  I guess I'm missing something ... sorry I'm tired.

Rhonda D

Thank you to you all.

Sherri

I'll reply to a couple of posts with this one:

Sherri - Glad you had a good time in Lake Charles, and Kyra's answer is correct.

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Like I said in my post the ONLY person that really benefits is the person doing the stacking. 

I understand it's your business and you can do what you want, but like my mom used to say, "It's all fun until someone gets hurt".  That someone could be YOU if you don't make your downline aware that this is a bad practice that should be avoided at all costs.  Not to mention it's "unofficially unethical".

EXAMPLE:
If someone on your 3rd level signs up their spouse under them (on your 4th level) and then build under them, you just lost 1 whole level of potential earnings.

What if they sign-up their child under their spouse and started building? That would put them completely out of your 5 level organization.  You just lost 2 levels of potential earnings.

...and that hurts!

Steve

Thank you all for your GREAT suggestions i will revise and take in considerations your thoughts and opinions!!!! ;D

Hello everyone,

I wanted to thank Marvin Drobes for another awesome training call this idea he mentioned to us on this call and on the internet.

Checklist for each of your business builders

1. Committment
2. Ask them what do they think the business can do for them?
3. Familar them with the product and services quick tour ect
4. Prospect List
5. Make sure to tell them about one of the companies training and keep each member accountable to their sponsor.
6. Recommend a book on the industry of network marketing
7. Help those members who never felt comfortable talking via the phone
8. Help them learn how to do  a presentation
9. Business Cards make sure they know were to get them and have the readily available on you, in your car, and in your pockets.
10. Find a good mentor or mastermind group and keep each other accountable.

Finally leaders aren't born overnight in the business world we have all had someone at one time who has helped us along the way.
Use the years of knowledge around you and don't be afraid to ask questions.

God Bless lets rock into 2006 and beyond

Howard Martell Hawaii Leadership

Howard,

Great post, thanks for sharing it! I didnt get the chance to catch the training call.

  Oh, that's too bad you missed it Chris...and anyone else!  It was some GREAT training AGAIN!  Marvin is a super leader with a lot of experience and he openly shares it with all who desire success.  Marvin and Chip are going to light the GDI world on fire when the .WS Internet Show goes LIVE again on Sept. 11th, 2005 at noon PST.  You will NOT want to let this slip by you!

  Also, Marvin, and others that are teaming with him, will be announcing some exciting business-building tools in the very near future, so you will want to be on his training calls to get all the details FIRST.

  I have learned one thing for sure in my time in Network Marketing...if you are going to be a leader (and this really goes for any business), then you must be constantly developing your skills.  You MUST be continually feeding your belief system -- building knowledge, confidence, and posture.  On Marvin's calls, we get to learn from Marvin, but we also get to learn from other up-and-coming leaders.  It's the place to be!

- Doug

P.S. You'll want to download the "Conference" software from his web site, so that you can be in the online conference room.  Marvin is LIVE on the phone at the same time he's in the online conference room; however, when the phone call ends, the online conference continues and that's where you get "the real meat."  :)

Hello,

Get an Instant Messenger to talk with your team!

Like Roxanne said, it's great for quick questions and staying in touch. My Yahoo messenger is on most of the day so I can help my team and others build this incredible business!

Lets stay connected!  ;D

Nicole

Good resource where all your team can talk on the internet globally.

The resource listed below is free and all you need is good micrphone or headset.
Quality of this product is amazing and you can talk not only with current members of gdi globally but with anyone who chooses to use this resource.

Training using this system can be unlimited since doesn't cost you anything to talk and the voice quality is loud and clear recommend all leaders in gdi use this to train your downlines and stay in touch with each other.
www.skype.com

Hi all!

A lot of new prospects sign up and have no valid payment method. After 6 days nothing changes. Now I had an idea and made them an offer:

They join (and loose their trial week because 6 days are already over). Before the first month is over (if they don't like GDI) they can cancel and I give them their 10$ back.

What do you think about it?

Maybe I should make this offer every time and for all customers?

I looked in the internet - the most network companys have "money back guarantee" or at least 2 free weeks.

Regards,
Gleb

Gleb,

You know that sounds like a great idea and it's kind of funny that you would say that because I had the same I idea
for getting my prospects. But on the otther hand you have to be careful cause you never know what people will do just to get
a few dollars. Plus if you did go through with it you have to make sure that these prospects are well trained so that they can
get people signed up themselves and then that way they will see what potiential GDI I has to offer.

JosephJ

Hello,

I am getting a ton of people that sign up and do their trial period but no matter what I do I can't get them to activate. I contact these people and I have even offered to pay even pay first months $10.00, I have done a newsletter and I have offered a contest of $100.00 to new affiliates that activate their accounts and not one thing I try has gotten any of them to follow through to activated.

I have put a help page online, given them training materials; I have even moved members under them. I am at wits end with it and was wondering if anyone has other idea's that are not already posted in the forum because I have read everything already posted.

I'd appreciate any advice anyone can give me.

Thanks,
Julie Whitmire

The right people will activate. Move on. You provide help and support for those who show up for class.

I am building my downline and also helping them build theirs ,

I do this by first building my downline to say the first five , then any new sign ups i get i move down my line i still get commissions from them and it is a way of helping my downline stay positive that i am helping them ,

then i revert back to building my top line again , and so on .

all the best nick

I am looking for a program that i can put all my downlines e-mail and names in so that i can keep in contact with them rather the sending indervidual email from my normal account, I do want this to be a free program too, Can anybody help?

I guess somthing similar to the one that GDI provides - although i am not able to use that on as i only have 1 person in 1st level as i moved all my othere refurals to help sombody else to help them out?

Am I allowed to signup my wife under me?

Yes you can sign her up under you

I just placed a new member under another one of my personnally sponsored members.
Does that person make commissions because I placed a member under them or
do I just make the commission?

Christie

Hi Christie,

Both yourself and your personally sponsored member will earn commission from the placement of the new donwline.

Melissa

yes friend this is a nice way to get deep in your downline and you have to follow it strictly so your downline should have confidence in you as their upline.
Mkhan

Thank you for posting your article. Eva, I have alot of family in Brazil. Yet I do not see a portuguese translation at www.freedom.ws to sign up. Some speak English, other do not. If you or anyone is aware of GDI's future develpoments as far as worldwide outreach, please care to comment.  ::)

Joe Degasperi

Hello Joe,

The translation can be found at http://www.freedom.ws/?language=portuguese  :)

Good luck,

Gregorio Garcia, MCEC

Is there anyone who lives in the south florida area that wants to get together and brainstorm . Two minds might be better tan one as far s marketing goes. let me know...Thanks

I was wondering...

Has anyone reached the Infinity Override Bonus yet.

I've personally set a goal to reach it.

I know it takes some time and I am just starting, but if anyone is close to it,
then I definitely want to get some secrets or tips or anything from you.

I know my method is a little unorthodox, but I'm willing to take all the responsibility of building this business. Even if
it means doing the work for other people.

After all, I'm still get compensated for it and I'll be doing the work anyway.

Anyway, I was just curious if anyone is close to the Infinity Override Bonus.

Javier

How do you manage your organisation?
How do you do a follow up?

Great Article! I was just about to say the same thing. Want to lose a downline quick? Ignore them. I signed up last week just after my immediate upline signed up.
 Now we are both, wasting precious time, floundering everywhere to discover the marketing method used by upline who are on the leaderboards every week? Seems to me, if I could duplicate what my upline is doing to bring in so many signups, it would be a win/win for everyone!
I don't have time to waste trying to re-invent the wheel when the knowledge is there in working together.
I emailed and called twice to both uplines on the leaderboard. Just asking to point me in the right direction and I'll take it from there. No results.
If and when I ever get a signup, I assure you my job will be sharing it with my downline and work as closely as I can with them. 
Right now I'm very discouraged, after a week of intently working to discover what works in marketing GDI.
As a website developer, not a Market Expert, I'm fully able to follow up with what works. I can signup two personal contacts today, but how do I tell them how to succeed quickly, if my upline won't work with me?

Hi Mark,

Where in South Florida are you located?

I'm in the Tamarac/Coral Springs area...  :)

Hi Again

My thing is with the upline, I know we're to stand on our own feet and make our business what it is to become, but I agree advice and some support from our uplines would be nice, but what happeneds when you run into that you have your top 5 uplines, and they have emails that don't work or don't reply to you, (I know once I begin to get downlines I'll be like a mother hen, as we need them) , ;) can we be moved to uplines that are in this business to make a living or more and stand by their downlines?

Tim

I have been helping my downline every step of the way.  I learned everything the hard way and am still learning.  I spend 14 hours a day scouring the net looking for what works and what doesn't.  Then I pass on whatever I have learned (which isn't much) to my downline.  I have about 35 people in my downline and have been in GDI since October. I wish I knew the secret to being on the leaderboard.  It would really help everyone in my team and it would seem like it would help the uplines too.  But for some reason they don't share their info as well as one would hope. 

Hi All You Experts

I am a new GDI member.  Joined last week and 5 people in my 7 day free trial :-)

Now what I want to know is with new people joining my first level, if I pass them down one level to help me people, do they earn the commission and I?

Please help.  Thanks.

Are there any minimum requirements I will need if I am going to do some autoposting/responding etc.  operating system...ram..etc.?
I'm just getting started....the forum is awesome!   Thanks in advance for your replies. 

Hi my name is Ann, I joined this week and would love to know how you managed to sign 5 people in your 7 day trial. Wow, well done.

Best Wishes Ann  :)

Hello everyone! I am new member of GDI!!!!

I was wondering if anyone can give some tips to the following questions.

1.  What kind of advice should I give my new team members , on what information should go on the front page of their new sites. What should the front page say, especially if they want to be unique apart from the repetitive GDI sites out there.

2. Would you recommend tying in other affiliate programs to your page.


Thanks

Advice that I give to my downlines:
-information on the system that I use to ensure duplication
-resources for promotion, where to advertise, sample ads
-tutorials on how to setup their GDI website

Yes, your GDI domain name and website is the best place to earn affiliate income IN ADDITION to your GDI business.
If you have knowledge on affiliate marketing, please teach it to your downlines, they will love you for that.

Another key aspect of growing you business or developing a STRONG downline is to qualify them.

Get on the phone, chat or email them and find out what kind of person they are. It's a lot easier to help that person grow on your team, if you know what kind of person you are dealing with.

Great Post by the way! Kudos!

 :D
This is really great. The question is how to build down line first?  ???

This is SO IMPORTANT! Whether you find a customer that would like to just utilize the product or someone who would like to become a distributor, building a relationship with them is vital to them staying on. People don't like the feeling of being used for your money. Call them during their Free Trial, ask them if they are enjoying their product. Call your Level 1's AT LEAST every week to train, check on progess and set goals.

I see where the frustration can lie in the futal attempt to give your downline some motivation. At the same time there are other avenues and other people to work with. There are plenty of more fish out there. Don't take it to heart. I mean what is so great about GDI is that just having a website is what people are looking for in the first place. It might take more time than you think to get people to promote GDI so they can get their own downline. Thanks

"eddie14.ws"