One of the things that was widely advertised when I was an IBO, and which I believe is still being marketed, is the ability to maintain complete control over one's time and finances. In the past, I've heard that "impoverished" people often have a lot of free time but are unable to accomplish much because they lack financial resources, or that a very hardworking man may have a lot of money but not enough free time because he works 80 hours per week. Rather than wasting your time and money on other things, why not join Amway and work hard for 2-5 years till you have everything you need for life?
On the surface, it appears to be a nice idea, but how many people truly follow through with it? I am not aware of any IBO who has operated the business for 2-5 years and then walked away from it to enjoy complete control over their time and money for the rest of their lives. There are a variety of causes behind this. Attrition. The majority of IBOs who join don't do anything, and more than half of all IBOs won't even be in business for more than a year after they start their business. In addition, in order to qualify for certain of the benefits, IBOs must be active and move side volume on a consistent basis. It is for this reason that I feel there are no diamonds left who are able to enjoy their time and money as a result of passive ongoing Amway revenue. Businesses owned by diamonds and above must be worked continuously or otherwise they will crumble like a sand castle on the seashore as the waves erode it away from its foundation.
Ironically, for many Amway Independent Business Owners (IBOs), the things they desire most, time and money, are the things they have less of as a result of their involvement in the Amway opportunity. It is due to the manner in which many IBOs are taught through systems such as WWDB, BWW, or N21, among others. Many of these organisations will teach that a de facto PV requirement of 100 PV is required, which costs approximately $300 per month. Occasionally, you can obtain a tiny box of products for the same amount of money that would have bought you an entire cart of goods at a store like WalMart or Costco. For system IBOs, you are also paying for training, which essentially tells you that this is a fantastic concept and that you should never give up on your dreams.
You are therefore absent from backyard barbecues or birthday celebrations hosted by relatives and friends because you are focused on safeguarding your financial long-term future. Your children are unlikely to be upset if you miss their baseball games or leave them in the care of sitters while you attend a social event. Your family and friends will be blown away when you announce your retirement next year and throw them a celebration to remember. It all appears strange, and for the majority of people, it certainly is. Although you may receive $10 or even $50 monthly checks from Amway, this will never be enough to meet the costs of your living expenditures. You can't give up since success could be around around the corner, or you could hear something at a gathering that completely changes your fortunes!
It's possible that your sponsor or upline will inform you that the Amway business is not about making money. It is possible that you will be told that you are a nicer person or a better father (even if you ignore your children to attend activities), or that the business opportunity has helped you salvage your marriage. As a result, my query is posed. What have you accomplished in your Amway business that has enabled you to have greater control over your time and money? Are you finding that you have less time and money as a result of your Amway involvement?
My life was altered as a result of my connection with Amway, but not in a positive way. Amway the corporation was not responsible for anything. In reality, it was self-serving instruction by WWDB officials intended to suffocate the lives of IBOs. We were expected to be present at all meetings. The term "all" refers to the entire collection. We were expected to submit to our superiors. Please leave your ego at the entrance. We were instructed to get additional tapes/cds because you cannot listen to the same ones every day. Separate standing orders were required for wives and spouses. If a downline member leaves, you do not cancel the standing order. It is for this reason that I have witnessed crosslines go bankrupt, lose their homes to foreclosure, and many end up resigning with significant financial losses. Yes, Amway will transform your life, but it is unlikely that it will be for the better.
I believe that sharing my personal experience can be of use to anyone looking for knowledge.
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