This blog has been deactivated as of today. It appears that Shaun's Amway adventure has come to an end. I wish him the best of luck. I've seen this so many times in my blogging career, which has lasted around 7 years. IBOs are pumped up about establishing an Amway business, and if they sponsor a few people, the level of excitement increases significantly. This is something I've personally experienced. I wish Shaun and his family a pleasant Christmas season and a prosperous New Year in 2019! The following is an excerpt from Shaun's narrative from 2011:
http://expeditionoftruths.com/tag/wwdb/
I've been reading the journal of an IBO who is currently stationed in the WWDB LOS. The bottom line is, I believe the person is a dedicated worker who only wants what's best for his family. The problem, in my opinion, is that he appears to have fallen prey to the lie that was and continues to be taught by WWDB and others. Joecool has been questioned by pro-Amway individuals who claim that my experience is obsolete and insufficient. Nonetheless, the fact that it is appearing in the journal of a contemporary WWDB IBO pretty much confirms that the same material taught in the late 1990s is still being taught now. There is only one distinction, in my opinion, in that the WWDB leaders are not lying about no one making a cent of profit from their products. Despite the fact that they have their own take on it as well.
Ironically, the motto on his website is "Sto Pro Veritate," which translates as "I stand for the truth." I would imagine that Shaun believes what his upline says is true, yet his blog is packed with content that is questionable, but Shaun believes it because his upline says so. I was once a victim of this fraud, but only after several months did I discover what I had been duped. Because your sponsor or upline is frequently a friend or family member, it can be difficult to tell the difference. They persuade you to agree on a variety of matters in order to establish a level of trust and reduce your level of commitment. Shaun is an excellent illustration of this.
Basically, Shaun's wife became interested, and then Shaun himself became involved. In March 2010, the pair reached 1000 PV and even uploaded copies of their checks on the internet. Since then, there has been no sign of any further progress being made. Considering the nature of the site in question, I would expect any new pin level to have been covered in a post that was newsworthy. Shaun's blog has become more boring in recent months, and he no longer allows comments, which is an interesting development in and of itself. Shaun wrote in 2009 that why wouldn't someone want to work hard for 2-3 years and then never have to do it again was a valid question. 2012 is just around the corner, marking around three years since he began. Consider this food for thought.
The following are some of the most fascinating things that can be discovered on the website:
The pair want to purchase a house outright with cash.
They denied that Greg Duncan (one of their mentors) had any financial difficulties.
IBOs in the Amway/WWDB system have a 2 percent divorce rate, compared to a 60 percent divorce rate for the general population.
It is expected that Double Eagle Rubies will earn $117,500 in 2011.
In November 2011, it will be possible to opt out of your job.
I am debt-free (True, but sold their home and cashed in 401K to do so)
Here's an example of a recent quote: "Some of our ambitions are quite lofty, and today, the dream of owning an aircraft was at the forefront of our considerations. Don't laugh; instead, pursue your own ambition!"
Now, allow me to express my best wishes to Shaun and his family. I hope he achieves success and is able to realise his ambitions and objectives, but I hope this does not come at the expense of his downline. My concern is that his leadership at WWDB is evidently teaching him the same nonsense that I witnessed as an Independent Business Owner, while also filling his heart with false aspirations and ambitions that are unlikely to ever come true. Even the minuscule percentage of people that do succeed in Amway do so at the expense of their loyal downline, which is a sad state of affairs. It appears that Amway accreditation had no effect on the content or style of instruction provided by these LOSs. I will continue to track his growth in the hopes that he may finally see through the facade he has built around himself.
Becoming an independent company owner (IBO) through the World Wide DreamBuilders (WWDB) organization can be an opportunity that is not only interesting but also has the potential to be rewarding. On the other hand, not every path leads to a successful destination. For some WWDB IBOs, the trip may come to an end because they were unable to accomplish their financial goals, were unhappy with the business model, or simply had a shift in the priorities or interests they were pursuing in life.
Financial difficulties are likely to be one of the primary factors that brings some WWDB IBOs to the conclusion that their trip is complete. Although the WWDB business model is intended to empower Independent Business Owners (IBOs) with the possibility of earning a limitless income, doing so takes a substantial investment of time, effort, and money. It may be difficult for certain IBOs to sustain their business over the long term since the costs of operating the business may exceed the earnings that the business generates.
It's possible that some WWDB IBOs will quit the firm because they are unhappy with the way it's structured, which is another reason why others will. Even though WWDB offers its Independent Business Owners (IBOs) tremendous training, support, and tools, some of them may discover that the business model does not correspond with the personal beliefs or objectives they have set for themselves. In addition, the pressure that comes with having to attract new members and construct a team can be too much for some independent business owners, leading to exhaustion and despair.
Alterations in one's priorities or areas of interest may provide the impetus for some people to reach to the conclusion of their trip. IBOs may find that they need to change their emphasis away from their WWDB business due to a variety of life circumstances, including the beginning of a family, the pursuit of a different career path, or the management of personal issues.
It is essential to handle the situation with a sense of perspective and the ability to reflect upon it when one's time as a WWDB IBO comes to an end, regardless of the reasons why that may be the case. It is essential to acknowledge the priceless knowledge and experiences that may be obtained by being a member of the WWDB community, even though it may be easy to regard the conclusion of the journey as a failure or a setback. This is because there is a possibility that the adventure will finish in a negative way.
The ability to effectively create contacts and network is one of the most critical abilities that WWDB Independent Business Owners (IBOs) may acquire. The success of WWDB's business model can be extrapolated to other aspects of a person's life if they focus on developing solid relationships with both their clients and their team members.
In addition, WWDB Independent Business Owners have the opportunity to obtain significant expertise in the areas of sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship. These abilities can be put to use in a variety of contexts, from launching a brand-new business endeavor to pursuing a career in an area that is connected to the one in which they were acquired.
It is also very important to understand that even though the voyage with WWDB has come to an end, this does not necessarily mean that the path has come to an end. Relationships and contacts that were established via participation in the WWDB community can continue to be useful resources even after the majority of former IBOs have moved on to pursue successful careers in a range of industries.
In conclusion, although it may be disheartening to realize that one's time as a WWDB IBO has come to an end, it is essential to look at this stage of one's career as an opportunity to gain vital knowledge. Former IBOs can benefit in their personal and professional life by taking the time to think back on the knowledge and experience they obtained via participation in the WWDB community and applying that knowledge and experience moving forward.
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