SFI is a Good Income Opportunity Again!!

[Erich]

I wanted to update everyone on my SFI activity for this month.

I've enrolled 79 free affiliates and have SEVEN new EA's from these.... and one of them has already become a BTL. That is nearly a 10% upgrade rate.

I haven't seen conversions like this for several years. When you factor in the residual income and potential income from these new affiliates activity... it's once again profitable to make SFI a "TOP PICK".

It looks as if the new VersaPoints program has injected new life into this company.

I would advise everyone who is still active with SFI, to consider giving them a good position on your websites.... and those who aren't... to take another look.

Erich

[mcomo]

Erich,

I agree with you. This business is on fire again.

In fact I have one lady on my team who has already gone Platinum. Not only is she on fire but she is bringing along with your many team leaders.

I am very proud of all of the people on my team, but this lady Tamberlee is a lighting bolt. Quite frankly I'm her sponsor and have done well with SFI, but she even excites me.

I believe Gery has come up with a new system that has great potential. I am anxiously waiting to see what the months to come will bring.

Mcomo

P.S. I might ad nothing make me happier than to say that when my team does well it helps give back a bit to Erich who taught me so much. Thank you again Erich. It's kind of funny reading this post this evening, because I was just telling Tamberlee today what a positive influence you were on me.

Aug 25, 2009 8:32:52 GMT -5 Erich said:

I wanted to update everyone on my SFI activity for this month.

I've enrolled 79 free affiliates and have SEVEN new EA's from these.... and one of them has already become a BTL. That is nearly a 10% upgrade rate.

I haven't seen conversions like this for several years. When you factor in the residual income and potential income from these new affiliates activity... it's once again profitable to make SFI a "TOP PICK".

It looks as if the new VersaPoints program has injected new life into this company.

I would advise everyone who is still active with SFI, to give them a good position on your websites.... and those who aren't to give them another chance.

Erich

[talfighel]

Hey Erich and Michael,

Wow, things are looking up in SFI. I think I may add a few links to SFI on my website so that these leads will be under me. I am also running a co-op which I am getting less and less affiliates joining.

Michael, it is amazing when you sponsor a leader under you and they take massive action.

As you know, I have Chris Stirling who I sponsored into SFI a few years ago and he is doing very well too. I think he is a GTL or even a PTL. If I had 10-20 people like him, I would have a nice residual income coming in every month.

Great news Erich.

Tal

[Erich]

Mike & Tal

SFI really has reinvented itself for the better. I hope everyone who gave up on them takes another look because our top goal is to create RESIDUAL income which we can retire on. SFI is now our best bet with this.

Here is the latest update from SFI which includes numbers for the first two weeks of August. The stats are eye opening... to say the least


As you know from August 5th's announcements (see below), SFI is now sporting some very exciting new components, including the new VersaPoints system, Co-Sponsorships, VP Rewards, and more.

And as we finish our second week, the numbers just keep getting better.

- In just 14 days, we've seen new EAs skyrocket to over 21 times the prior daily average (a more than 2100% increase)!

- In just 14 days, more new, first-time EAs have been generated than the entire months of March, April, May, June, and July COMBINED!

- We've added more than 130 brand new Bronze Team Leaders, 25 brand new Silver Team Leaders, 10 brand new Gold Team Leaders, and three brand new Platinum Team Leaders! Again, these numbers, are from just the last 14 days!...and represent more new, first-time Team Leaders than in all of 2008 and 2009 (through August 4th) combined! WOW!

We've definitely had a HUGE breakthrough! And the numbers keep getting better because more and more affiliates are now learning about it.

Here's what SFI affiliate, Malcolm Coston, told us earlier this week:

Like some, I was a little confused and overwhelmed being a 2 year affiliate with SFI. After a few days I think I see the light. What makes VersaPoints unique and very innovative in a sense is that it pushes old and new affiliates alike to the right actions that build a business. I like to call it "Duplication by VersaPoints."

A major complaint that I have had since being with SFI is affiliates not taking action and not duplicating correctly. The point accumulation process actually teaches new affiliates how to build their business. The number one question that is being asked of me and folks in my downline now is "How do I get more points?" New affiliates are starting to see that "key" points come from that little area of the chart called TEAM BUILDING. In addition to that, new affiliates are becoming quite interested in the 2000 VP's points that can me earned via TripleClicks purchases. I am noticing that on my marketing team that folks are so interested in the point accumulation process that they are experimenting with some of the actions. I am seeing more and more new affiliates actually sponsoring!! They are seeing that they immediately receive credit for this action and others.

In my opinion, the true strength of my marketing team is through duplication, producing leveraged income and the purchasing of products and services that SFI has to offer. The VersaPoints systems is awesome!! It's a win-win for everyone. SFI becomes stronger and, as affiliates, our marketing teams become stronger. When good things like VersaPoints are developed it can make it very difficult for SFI to ever go away and as an affiliate I feel confident in knowing that SFI combined with my actions is the key to my financial future.

The picture is bigger than points. The VersaPoints programs pushes folks to the right actions that will build their business

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Thats pretty significant for SFI to have more new EA's the first half of this month than the last FIVE months combined. The reason has to be the new Versa Points. 168 new Team Leaders for the first 2 weeks is even more evidence the program is back on track.

Team Building is essential for big paychecks. There must be a fair opportunity for new EA's to reach Team Leader status if the system is going to work. It looks like that may be the case now...

I've seen your lady on the SFI LeaderBoard... she really is a go getter. PTL in about a month is incredible.

The thing is... everyone from top to bottom benefits when a program like this catches on fire and excites people. I believe the system is better now... with regards to new affiliates knowing what to do. That was the missing link before.

If the sales activity continues at this same pace... those of us who are active and well positioned... are going to increase our paychecks significantly.

Erich

[talfighel]

The one thing that I am really missing online is a great RESIDUAL income Erich and I think that I am going to get back to the emotional feeling of KNOWING that SFI is going to be THE opportunity that will bring me nice residual income each and every month.

Next month, you will see me in the TOP of the leaders board.

I am starting to be very excited about SFI again and many people will too.

Tal

[mcomo]

Tal & Erich.

Tal thats great to hear you been a leader and great example in the Tops forum for a long time.

Erich one thing that was fun for me was being able to show my own checks from SFI like the $1000 builders bonus I received last month. That was nice.

You know I just build my business everyday and did not even know I had won the contest until Tamerlee told me. ;D She keeps me on my toes. She will send little questions and statments about things and always puts in her email (I looked)

It's a lot of fun.

mcomo

Aug 26, 2009 10:47:22 GMT -5 @talfighel said:

The one thing that I am really missing online is a great RESIDUAL income Erich and I think that I am going to get back to the emotional feeling of KNOWING that SFI is going to be THE opportunity that will bring me nice residual income each and every month.

Next month, you will see me in the TOP of the leaders board.

I am starting to be very excited about SFI again and many people will too.

Tal

[Lori]

Hi Mike,

CONGRATS on your $1000 builder business reward! I had no idea you won…that is Absolutely Fantastic!!!
Great Job…I’m very happy for you!

Lori

[mcomo]

Thanks Lori,
It was a pleasant surprise.

BTW TOPS MEMBERS it says a lot then when ever I look at the top builder leader boards I find about 50% of them are in my upline. The Top builders, in my opinion, is where the heat is. Thank You Again Erich.

On another note here is a portion of an email Gery just sent about the growth:

WOW! That's a word we're saying a lot around the SFI corporate offices these days. Since our launch of the VersaPoints program, Co-Sponsorships, VP Rewards, etc., on August 5th, there has been an absolute whirlwind of growth and activity.

- We've seen new Executive Affiliates (EAs) skyrocket to over 25 times the prior daily average (a more than 2500% increase)!

- In just 21 days, more new, first-time EAs have been generated than the entire months of February, March, April, May, June, and July COMBINED!

- As I write this, we've added 271 new Bronze Team Leaders, 48 new Silver Team Leaders, 8 new Gold Team Leaders, and 10 new Platinum Team Leaders! Again, these numbers, are from just the last 21 days!...and represent more new, first-time Team Leaders than in all of 2008 and 2009 (through August 4th) combined! WOW! (There's that word again.)

- Traffic and sales at TripleClicks have also taken a major jump.

We've definitely had a HUGE breakthrough. And the numbers keep getting better because:

A. Large numbers of affiliates are now joining SFI and immediately getting active. People "get" the new VersaPoints system right away and it shows.

A. More and more leaders are becoming aware of the giant increase in activity in their groups and they're aggressively increasing their focus on SFI.

Because of all this, we may be only at the beginning of a long and prodigious growth cycle! Make sure you're not missing the boat. If you haven't yet fully got up to speed on what's happened, just head to news.sfimg.com and begin reading the articles posted since August 4th.

End of Email:

Mcomo

Aug 26, 2009 12:58:31 GMT -5 Lori said:

Hi Mike,

CONGRATS on your $1000 builder business reward! I had no idea you won…that is Absolutely Fantastic!!!
Great Job…I’m very happy for you!

Lori

[Erich]

Congrats on the $1000 Bonus Mike.

Tal, I think you are smart getting back in and giving SFI another chance.

271 new Bronze Team Leaders and 64 more STL, GTL, and PTL's in 21 days is worthy of notice.

To me... that is the most important part of the growth. If these numbers are accurate... that would indicate new EA's now have a fair chance at success.

The good thing about a network marketing income source is everyone who sponsors new affiliates has an equal chance at enrolling the next PTL like Tamerlee.

There are a lot of other new names at the top of the Leaderboards which should mean a bunch of new affiliates are having success.

In the past... Gery Carson had a tendency to project optimism when not much was really happening to our paychecks... and anyone can of course manipulate percentages and statistics to suit their own agenda. However, concrete numbers like these can't be ignored. At this point anyway.

We are still early into the game with this new program and time will tell if these numbers continue.... and most importantly translate into higher paychecks.

Assuming the later is true... we have to take notice and consider the good possibilities. I like to compare these programs to the stock market. You naturally want to get in BEFORE the Bull market starts... not after it has been going for awhile. The big money is made when you get in at it's lowest point.... which in my opinion, is where SFI has been this year.

All of this being said... after looking more closely at all the activity... I do have some concerns though.

That is... of the seven new EA's I've generated... I only see commission notices on 3 of them. If most of these new EA's aren't buying anything, there could be some "smoke and mirrors" involved. I hope not... but that is always a possibility. If the other 4 achieved EA status simply by completing tasks thru VersaPoints, then the numbers won't mean a whole lot.

The bottom line is that a sale must occur in order for us to make money. If most of these people are just completing VersaPoints tasks and expecting to earn cash... not only will they be disappointed... but so will many of the rest of us.

In reality, I've experienced early excitement on other additions to SFI and then been disappointed when I saw the end result of money actually earned. I will report [here] the gain or loss in my commissions when they get posted next month.

In the meantime, let's hope everyone is earning more money as a result of all these new EA's and Team Leaders.

Erich

PS: Cautious optimisim here...

[talfighel]

Mike,

Congrats on the $1000 bonus check.

Erich, I learned a lot from you and I think that you are totally an honest person. Everyone, if Erich says that now is the best time to give SFI more exposure on your site, DO IT.

I think that the NUMBERS at SFI speak for themselves.

Tal

[Erich]

Tal

Yes the numbers do [or at least should] speak for themselves. We have several friends on the SFI builder LeaderBoard. I bet some of the inactives aren't even aware of this. I hope I didn't miss anyone:

Current Top Leadership Builders...
Rank Name (Location) Total Points
4 Erich Winnecke (Indiana, US) 13
5 Bernard St-Pierre (Quebec, CA) 11
11 Michael Comeau (Texas, US) 8
12 Chris Simpson (New Mexico, US) 8
13 Lori Pagnozzi (New Jersey, US) 8
16 Kirk Bannerman (California, US) 7
23 Cynthia Minnaar (South Africa) 4
30 Tamberlee Scheer (Colorado, US) 3
66 Mike Law (New Zealand) 2
80 Paul Barbell (Florida, US) 2
82 Ryan Phillips (Florida, US) 2
83 Jesus Mejias (Florida, US) 2
85 Tom Worsley (Ontario, CA) 2
189 Chris Stirling (British Columbia, CA) 1
195 Edward Robinson (Tennessee, US) 1
212 Jan Krivocheia (California, US) 1
213 Tal Fighel (Ontario, CA) 1

This looks a little like the Leaderboards we saw back in 2006 and 2007.... Back then most of us who were on the Leaderboards, were making nice checks. Lets hope the same happens with these numbers.

Erich

[Sandi Moses]

I just went to add some of the updated banners (which I like - they are attractive and timely, even though I had to re-size them to make them useful) but don't seem to be able to link to anything except the "free" page.

I preferred the 'wmg" page because of the color and the wording. The "free" page has white text on a colored background which is never easy to read and the color is just plain awful.

Other extensions that I tried redirect to that green page.

Anybody know of other pages I can link to?

Sandi

[Lori]

Hi Sandi,

I think all of the extensions get redirected to the /free page…the only other one that seems to be working is the /register page. Other than those two…there is the tripleclicks page. I also liked the /wmg page.

Lori

Aug 27, 2009 13:37:53 GMT -5 Sandi Moses said:

I just went to add some of the updated banners (which I like - they are attractive and timely, even though I had to re-size them to make them useful) but don't seem to be able to link to anything except the "free" page.

I preferred the 'wmg" page because of the color and the wording. The "free" page has white text on a colored background which is never easy to read and the color is just plain awful.

Other extensions that I tried redirect to that green page.

Anybody know of other pages I can link to?

Sandi

[mcomo]

Erich,

I am with you on the cautious optimism, however I think we have to do our part to educate our downlines. I just sent out an email today and in one part I said Imagine if you have 5000 people just like you how would feel about your business. I'm trying to impress upon them that they need to set the example in regards to IAHBE, Eyeearn, etc so that their downline affiliates will duplicate the right things.

Having said that I too see the possible weak link here, but I'm sure going to try and do my part to convert what I call my pointy ea's into EA's.

Mcomo

[Erich]

You have the right attitude Mike. It is definitely important to have good communications with the downline and make certain they know and understand what is actually going to earn them money.

Motivating them is a good way to get them more active. I'm sure you aren't doing this but we must be careful to not mislead them into thinking they are going to earn money from actions rather than sales.

In the past... I've definitely used to much hype in my efforts at motivating others and in the end... I really didn't benefit and neither did they.

I've now completed a pretty thorough review of how this VersaPoints system works. I am convinced these extraordinary high numbers of EA's and Team Leaders this month are mostly as a result of new affiliates completing tasks thru VersaPoints... Rather then sales occuring. That is not necessarily a bad thing.

The good news is that VersaPoints is motivating new affiliates to become more active with SFI. The end result can only be positive. However, this has also devalued the significance of getting new and first time EA's.

Basically SFI has given each new affiliate the opportunity to become an EA [for their first month] without buying or selling anything.

So it's possible for us to get 10 new EA's and not earn one dollar from them. SFI must be banking on these new affiliates either selling or buying a product/service in subsequent months. They are also hoping a percentage of them [by completing tasks] will learn some marketing techniques and strategies.

We really won't know how well this system works for at least 60-90 days. The most important number or statistic will be... how many of these [first time] free EA's maintain their EA status for the 2nd and subsequent months. Thats because they must buy or sell for that to happen.

Lets look at the SFI "Income Index" and Compensation Plan from a new affiliates perspective. First off... they see that it's essential to achieve EA status because that is where the income streams open up. So they complete 1500 VersaPoints tasks and become an EA.

At this point they believe they are going to make money because they have qualified for all of the following:

Customer Commissions 60%
Affiliate Override Commissions 30%,
VersaPoints Rewards
LaunchPad™ Rewards
MaxMalls Pool share sales
Peak Performer Bonuses
Co-Sponsor Override Commissions (on customer sales) 4% Co-Sponsor Override Commissions (on in-network sales) 16%Executive Override Commissions (on customer sales) 6%.

This all looks very nice but what will they actually earn assuming they stop working after they achieve 1500 points and free EA status. This means they haven't enrolled anyone or sold anything.

Customer Commissions- $0
Affiliate Override Commissions $0
VersaPoints Rewards $0 unless they are in top 200
MaxMalls Pool share sales ??
LaunchPad™ Rewards ??
Peak Performer Bonuses $0
Co-Sponsor Override Commissions (on customer sales)??
Co-Sponsor Override Commissions (on in-network sales) ??
Executive Override Commissions (on customer sales) $0

Lets look at the details of each "income Stream" , Bonus , or Reward.

Customer Commissions- this is easy... no sales no earnings.SFI says To start earning Customer Commissions, just start referring customers to TripleClicks.com

Affiliate Overrides- again... no sales no earnings. SFI says To start earning Affiliate Overrides, just start sponsoring affiliates

VersaPoints- The current #200 has over 4000 VP so nothing there. SFI says To win VersaPoints Rewards, simply achieve a position in the Top 200 VersaPoints Leaderboard at the end of any month.

LaunchPad™ Rewards This could be worth somthing at TC but I believe something must be purchased?? Here is what is said... 50 FREE TripleClicks.com Credits $19.50 value (that can be turned into hundreds of dollars!) 2 FREE Years Prestige Domain Name {hosting not included] $109 value! Maximize your marketing with a prestigious TripleClicks.com domain that includes your name or other word(s) of your choice. FREE TripleClicks™ Grand Opening Kit $155 value, you pay only for postage! We'll send a jumbo-sized, full-color Grand Opening postcard and a valuable free gift to up to 25 of your friends and family to launch your new business with a bang! FREE entry in Cash Drawing SFI says: To receive your LaunchPad™ Rewards, simply complete the 30-day LaunchPad™ training


MaxMalls Pool Share- I personally am not aware of any money I've earned from this... Here is what SFI says: 100% of the revenues SFI receives from MaxMalls each month goes into a special pool for our top affiliates. Every month that you achieve a minimum of 1500 points, you'll automatically receive one equal share of the pool. That is, you'll earn a portion of the sales commissions on every MaxMalls purchase made by every SFI. SFI Says: To start earning shares of the MaxMalls Pool, simply achieve 1500 points monthly

Peak Performer Bonuses- EA must be in top 20 of sales, sponsores or builders to qualify. SFI says To start earning Peak Performer Bonuses, achieve 1500 pts. and get active in referring, sponsoring, and developing the same activity throughout your group

Co-Sponsor Override Commissions- Customer Sales - This is an unknown because it is new. Sounds good but again no sales no commissions. Here is what SFI says; Co-Sponsor are earned on the activities of the affiliates you've been assigned as the Co-Sponsor. Every time one of your Co-Sponsored affiliates purchases something from TripleClicks.com, you can earn up to 24% of the CV (Commission Volume).• 16% of CV with 1500 points. SFI says To start earning CSO's, qualify by earning 1500 VersaPoints in 15 days. To earn CSO's on their sales, learn and teach how to sell TC

Co Sponsor Override Commissions In Network No sales no money CSO's aren't just for purchases made by the affiliates in your organization though. You can also earn up to 8% [4% for EA] CSO's on all customer sales* generated by your co-sponsored affiliates. SFI says To start earning CSO's, qualify by earning 1500 VersaPoints in 15 days. To earn CSO's on their sales, learn and teach how to sell TC products

Executive Override Commissions No sales no money. Here is what SFI says about EOC: every time one of your personally sponsored affiliates generates a customer sale* at TripleClicks.com, you can earn up to 14% of the CV (commission volume).• 6% of CV with 1500 points. To start earning Executive Overrides, achieve a minimum of 1500 pts and teach your affiliates to sell TC products.


What concerns me is when the "EA" sees that all of the tasks completed hasn't earned them much of anything... what is the motivation to maintain their EA status for the 2nd month.?? This is of course assuming the EA stops after getting the 1500 VP and doesn't do any real work towards building their business. That is a pessimistic way to look at this but close to reality because most people want to get as much as they can for doing the least amount of work.

Anyway, if nothing else has happened... there is definitely a whole lot of activity happening at SFI which is good. Time will tell if this [in fact] translates in higher paychecks.

Erich

[mcomo]

Erich,

What a great post!

For people who are new to this forum especially the ones who have not taken action this is why Erich has been so successful over the years. You get real facts, honest reviews. It does not get any better that this.

If you cannot follow someone with this type of integrity who can you follow?

Mcomo

P.S. Erich you are so right about the hype and that's exactly what I was talking about with my people. If nobody uses the system (purchases anything) it does not matter if you get paid 100% commission. Very well put.

[kiriba]

Aug 28, 2009 9:22:50 GMT -5 Erich said:

We really won't know how well this system works for at least 60-90 days. The most important number or statistic will be... how many of these [first time] free EA's maintain their EA status for the 2nd and subsequent months. Thats because they must buy or sell for that to happen.

Erich,

That comment is spot on...unfortunately, I expect that the attrition rate for these free EAs will be horrendous. Time will tell, but at least this new VersaPoints thing has ramped up the SFI activity level so I don't see how it will hurt.

Later...Kirk

[Erich]

Erich,

That comment is spot on...unfortunately, I expect that the attrition rate for these free EAs will be horrendous. Time will tell, but at least this new VersaPoints thing has ramped up the SFI activity level so I don't see how it will hurt.

Later...Kirk

My thoughts exactly...

Erich

[kiriba]

My thoughts exactly...

Erich

I expect that the SFI Forum will become "en fuego" about the lack of commission income for EA newbies (those action only folks w/o sales/purchases) once the August commissions are posted around 9/10.

I'm also concerned that some of my long term "real" EAs and TLs that have been aggressive with sales/purchases this month to achieve rank advancement will throw in the towel once they realize how the new compensation plan really works.

I sincerely hope I'm wrong, but I don't think so.

[michael1]

Hi Everyone,

Interesting comments on the SFI system,

I reactivated my IAHBE membership (EA Status) and received the 1500 points, I also completed the additional sections for points. I am showing 3742 points, and somewhere in that process was given the status of Bronze Team Leader.

At this point I have not enrolled any new members or made additional purchases other than the IAHBE membership.

Looks like the status level from EA upward is easier to achieve up to Bronze which should mean a higher commission level on sales.

I also see getting into the TOP 200 as being a little tighter down the road.

Michael Patton

[Erich]

I appreciate all the good thoughts and comments.

Like everything else... I believe there will be both positive and negative come out of the VersaPoints Program. I believe Mike P. is right regarding long term affiliates who have achieved a higher rank as a result of the activity.

As long as they don't lose any of their referrals and sales activity from the month before... their income will increase. In fact, all Team Leaders who maintain at least the same sales activity as the previous month will see a pay raise. This is because the commission structure has been increased.

Those who jump one or two Pay Ranks should see a significant raise in pay.

On the downside, Kirba makes a good point regarding whether or not "real" EAs and TLs that have been aggressive with sales/purchases this month to achieve rank advancement will throw in the towel once they realize how the new compensation plan really works"

That is certainly a possibility with some affiliates... let's just hope it doesn't happen. I really beilieve we need to give this program 60-90 days to see the full impact.

Erich

[maggiemae]

Hi Everyone

I think that I'll give a SFI another chance. As an international, I have to join IAHBE or may order some stuff to be delivered to family in USA. I still spend winters in Mexico so mail delivery is not an option.

Anyway, I really like the Triple clicks and versa points. There is a huge market for supplements so that should appeal to the US market. Not so great for internationals.

[Erich]

Sept 5, 2009 11:12:35 GMT -5 maggiemae said:

Hi Everyone

I think that I'll give a SFI another chance. As an international, I have to join IAHBE or may order some stuff to be delivered to family in USA. I still spend winters in Mexico so mail delivery is not an option.

Anyway, I really like the Triple clicks and versa points. There is a huge market for supplements so that should appeal to the US market. Not so great for internationals.

Hi Maggie

Nice to see you back... I think quite a few people are giving SFI another chance. Lets hope these new progrmas translate into more dollars.

Erich

[michael1]

If you have not checked your SFI Down-line.....
I have a significant # of co-sponsors not sure if I am
or

I see an opportunity if we can get these folks active....
Time will tell.

Michael Patton

From SFI News

Co-Sponsorships for August's VP Rewards (Top 200) and for August 2500 point earners are now being assigned. The entire process may take up to 24 hours. Co-Sponsorships you've qualified for will appear in your genealogy in GREEN.

Special note #1
Assignments will appear one by one over the next several hours. You may not have your TOTAL assignments for 24 hours.

Special note #2
August commissions will be online immediately following the completion of the awarding of these special Co-Sponsorships. This is so you are able to receive Co-Sponsorship commissions on this August commissions run.

[Sandi Moses]

I checked my downline. Nobody in green. A LOT of names I don't recognize which means they were reassigned, but they are not coded in blue as the chart says they should be. Of all the names, only FOUR did not join in 2009. I find that highly significant. On the plus side, there were many more EAs than I realized!

Sandi

[kyolive]

SFI is even better since they added Wave3, Pricebenders, Daily Grand, and E365 which are all new income streams...

[Erich]

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