Another point brought up by upline was Amway's simplicity. Amway is so simple to join that even a dog could become a direct distributor, according to some upline. However, the majority of the diamonds would argue that Amway is straightforward, but not necessarily “easy.” What exactly does that imply?
It is simple in the sense that anyone can do it. It's really basic and simple, like a child's puzzle, yet it's not always "easy" for a youngster. When it comes to the Amway company, it boils down to three simple steps: buy some products, sell some products, and sponsor downline. Amway is indeed "simple" in this regard. Do you think it's easy to purchase, sell, and sponsor people in your downline? On the surface, it doesn't appear to be all that complex.
So, if Amway is as straightforward as upline and the diamonds claim, why do you need an inexhaustible amount of tools and functions? I don't think that an IBO doesn't require any training or coaching, but why would you need all that training for a business that is meant to be "simple"?
I recall having a talk with my upline, who was, at the time (I was an IBO in the 1990s), heavily promoting cassettes. I inquired as to what would happen if you had all of the cassettes on the list. He explained to me that you keep buying them because recordings pay for individuals to appear on them. That was a mind-boggling experience for me. I've never heard of somebody becoming sponsored after listening to a recording. It was, in my opinion, nothing more than a blatant attempt to sell additional tools.
I've heard that IBOs are now giving downline audios/cds and even paying for certain downlines to attend activities, but this just serves to exacerbate the losses of loyal IBOs. They're extorting more money from loyal Amway supporters until the upline can persuade the prospects and downline to become "genuine company owners" who cover their own costs. It's no huge concern for the diamonds who don't want to spend money on their downline.
It's disheartening that this behavior persists. If you're a potential or present IBO, you should be cautious.
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