The topic of how someone can establish a business in Amway without abusing their downline has been the subject of some pretty good discussion on this site in recent weeks. I was an IBO in WWDB at the time, and I received some terrible advice from my upline. These uplines are still present, and they appear to be delivering some of the same terrible advise to their downlines as they did before. Even so, I feel that there are groups within WWDB that are working in a different manner than the general public. James C., a writer to this blog, has stated how he functions in several of his comments, which is in direct opposition to the conventional WWDB doctrines. As a result, I was compelled to compose this post.
Harimoto, Wolgamott, and Duncan were my sponsors and uplines, respectively. We were told that Amway is the only organisation that can rescue marriages, and that the rest of the world is on its road to divorce. Ironically, I believe Wolgamott is now separated and probably divorced, or at the very least in the process of divorcing his wife. Greg Duncan was lauded for his financial ability, and he informed the audience that taking out loans, even to purchase a home, was something only stupid people did. Then we find out he was in bankruptcy with interest-only loans, which we find out later. This is only a sidebar to the main storey. I'll go into more detail about the other pieces of advice that were given to rank and file IBOs.
My sponsor and uplines told us that we should never miss a meeting. I believe them completely. Period. That you were absent from a meeting was a poor example for the rest of your group. As a matter of fact, we should always purchase extra tickets for meetings and functions to serve as an incentive for attendees to bring friends and family. We were instructed that, in addition to our regular standing order, we should purchase 5-7 additional tapes or CDs each week. After all, if you are core, you can't listen to the same recording every day, can you? In our case, it was explained to us that if you had a downline who quit, you couldn't cancel a standing order because it was too much trouble to call upline after upline until you finally reached Greg Duncan to request that a standing order be cancelled. It struck me as ironic that they never complained about calling upline after upline until they finally reached Greg Duncan and convinced him to add a standing order to their account. Our group was also informed that no one profited in any way from the use of the tools. A fabrication for which no one has ever been held accountable to this day. If the idea of selling products was ever brought up, it was only to enable IBOs to earn money in order to purchase more function tickets and/or standing orders.
In addition to the celebrations, our upline loved conducting meeting after meeting AFTER the functions. As a result, IBOs were required to return home after 3:00 a.m. on occasion, even on evenings when the job was waiting for them the next morning. Our upline also educated more experienced IBOs that money isn't vital in the business because we are friends for life, which was helpful to them. It was explained to the group that we may ask our families to miss meals in order to purchase more tapes and CDs. IBOs were instructed that they should never resign, unless they were willing to give up on life, because they would be doomed to financial failure if they did so.
A lot of the terrible advise I received from WWDB officials was along the lines of the following. These figures are still alive and well today, and I feel that part of what they preached is still being taught. What does your upline have to say about it?
However, in order to be successful in multi-level marketing (MLM), one must have the appropriate advice, training, and mentorship. MLM can be a promising prospect for people who are looking for financial freedom and flexibility. Unfortunately, not all MLM mentors provide good advise, and some may even provide harmful counsel that might affect your business as well as the personal relationships in your life. In this piece, we'll look at a few different examples of poor advise given by an upline in a multi-level marketing business.
The recommendation that one should place more emphasis on selling products rather than recruiting new members is one example of widespread incorrect advise given by uplines. This strategy, which is known as "front-loading," encourages new distributors to buy a large inventory of products in order to qualify for greater commissions and bonuses. Rather than focusing on selling those products to customers, however, this strategy encourages new distributors to buy a huge inventory of products. Although front-loading might result in an increase in income in the short term, it can also lead to long-term problems such as excess inventory, financial strain, and ruined relationships with friends and family members who may feel forced to buy things they do not require or want.
Exaggerating the potential earnings of the firm is yet another piece of advice that is frequently given by uplines that should be avoided. They could brag about their own lavish lifestyle or the lavish lifestyles of the highest earners in the firm and then tell you that you, too, can achieve the same degree of success if you simply put in enough effort. However, this may not be a true depiction of the income potential of the business, and it can create expectations that are impossible to satisfy since they are not reasonable. It is imperative that you conduct your own research and evaluate the prospective earnings of the business depending on the efforts you put in as well as the demand for the products in the market.
Cutting links with negative people in your life, such as friends and family members who may be dubious of the MLM business concept, is another piece of advice that can be destructive that you may receive from an upline. This piece of advise has the potential to cause feelings of alienation and loneliness, in addition to strained relationships with loved ones, who may experience feelings of abandonment or betrayal as a result. It also has the potential to produce an echo chamber of optimistic thinking, which discourages critical thinking and healthy skepticism, making it more difficult to recognize and address issues that have arisen in the company.
It's also possible that some uplines will give you poor counsel on your own growth and how you might help yourself. Some uplines may promote damaging notions such as the "Law of Attraction" or the idea that negative thoughts and emotions are a sign of weakness or failure. Although it is vital to nurture a positive attitude and a growth-oriented mindset, it is also necessary to note that some uplines may do so. This can result in feelings of guilt or shame when things do not go according to plan, and it can make it more difficult to ask for assistance or support when it is required.
It is imperative that you keep in mind that you are not the only one if you have been given poor advise from a higher-up in your organization. There are many MLM distributors that have been through the same experiences that you are now going through, and there are resources available to help you overcome the hurdles that MLM presents. You might want to think about finding a mentor or a coach who shares your beliefs and ambitions, and who is able to provide you with honest feedback and direction for your life. Connecting with other MLM distributors who have had similar experiences and who can provide you with support and guidance is another option to consider.
In the end, the most important factor in determining whether or not you will be successful in multi-level marketing is how you will approach the business itself. You may construct a sustainable and successful business that reflects your values and supports your goals if you place a strong emphasis on building strong relationships with both your customers and your team, and if you provide genuine value to your customers through the products and services that you provide. Keep in mind that being successful in multi-level marketing is not a get-rich-quick plan but rather an investment in yourself and your future over the long term.
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