Motivation

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Higher commissions I guess

Hi George,

I agree with what you say. As I experienced, money is a motivating factor for many people. But this is only true up to certain levels.

There is a level where the good feeling is more important than money. In order to motivate someone properly, you have to know him thoroughly. Because, if you try to motivate someone on the basis of your assumption, you may have the opposite effect.

Anyway, you cannot motivate the best ones with money. The money is good for their appraisal only. The best ones are motivated by the delight. (I learned this when I was a manager in the insurance business.)

Have a nice day,

Sandor

anything i guess at long as it is timely. But everyone will be happy with cash

I would prefer cash! But if I have to choose between the three my first preference is the car.

Hi Merlyn,

I am glad of your approach. Peple are 'designed' so that everyone loves the recognition from those who have the power to recognize our efforts. And the need to acknowledge the good works of affiliates or employees never goes away.

What is more, recognition doesn’t have to be costly and it can go a long way to establishing a culture that is supportive, innovative, and productive -- among your affiliates. Acknowledgement is the strongest (and cheapest) motivation tool you have. Unfortunately, for many marketers, the hardest part about acknowledging others is remembering to do so.

Besides of material acknowledgement, you also need to apply spiritual tools. Here are a few, basis tips:

* give your affiliates every tool that necessary to achieve their goals (and your expectations)

* stay in touch daily and be available when they need you

* email them and specifically refer something they did – even if it was an expected part of their activity

* convey your faith in their ability to meet the expectations you have established

* take an opportunity to ask two easy questions on a regular basis:

a - What do you think about…?

b - What do you need to…?

One more thing, please.

Motivating your affiliates starts with motivating yourself. Why? Because enthusiasm is contageous. If they see that you're enthusiastic about your business, then it's much easier for them to be so. If you make a great job, you'll be the model before them.

It follows from this that you need to understand what motivates you. Without this you can't be successful in motivating others.

EDIT: these would be my expectations if I'd be affiliate for someone. Shaun's remark is sympathetic to me.

Many successes,

Sandor

Cash and acknowledgment are the best incentive I guess. At least to me...