A worrying characteristic of Amway independent business owners (IBOs) and independent business owners (IBO leaders) is the way they advise their downline to put their faith in them. They should be trusted since they have already forged a trail. There's no reason to reinvent the wheel. Simply riding on the coattails of your upline will get you where you want to go. The system has been tested and proven. Many independent business owners (IBOs) take this to heart and put out significant effort. When they fail, their upline will shun them and tell them that they are to blame for their own failure. Their failure is their own fault, and they bear personal responsibility.
It is NOT about IBOs who sign up and do nothing, or who never place an order, that I am talking about. But, while I do feel the fact that a large number of IBOs join Amway and then do nothing should raise questions about how these new IBOs are being recruited, I cannot recall ever seeing an IBO do nothing and then complain that Amway is a fraud or anything along those lines.
I have discovered, however, that many people who are critical of Amway and its techniques put forth significant effort, followed all instructions, and still did not achieve the level of success that their upline had promised, or in some cases, guaranteed. Last I heard, my former sponsor was still active in Amway and had been a member for more than 15 years. I don't believe he's ever gone beyond platinum, and I'm certain he was never a Q12 platinum in the first place. Some Amway apologists may consider becoming a platinum to be a bonus, however when you are hard core sold out to the systems, being a platinum is a break even or a modest profit-making enterprise. When you take into account the time spent by the husband and wife, these people are either breaking even or earning a fraction of the minimum wage. Is this the fantasy that will allow you to purchase mansions with a down payment of only a few thousand dollars?
Individuals who have joined Amway in order to take advantage of the company's business opportunity are referred to as Independent Business Owners, or IBOs. There are various obligations that must be fulfilled in order to fulfill one's position as an IBO. It is imperative that these tasks be met in order to secure not only the success of the individual's business but also the success of the Amway business as a whole.
Personal Development It is essential to consistently work on one's own personal development if one wishes to be an IBO. Among these include enhancing one's capacity for leadership and communication, as well as gaining knowledge concerning the assortment of goods and services provided by Amway. IBOs are able to better serve their consumers and expand their businesses as a result of this assistance.
Business Ethics It is expected of IBOs that they will maintain high ethical standards whenever they are engaged in commercial activity. This involves being honest and straightforward with customers, according to all applicable laws and regulations, and avoiding engaging in actions that are unethical or misleading.
Delivering Outstanding Customer Service One of the most important aspects of being successful as an IBO is delivering outstanding customer service. IBOs are accountable for developing meaningful relationships with clients and seeing to it that their requirements are satisfied. This involves making recommendations for products, responding to enquiries, and addressing any complaints or problems that may come up.
IBOs have the potential to form a team consisting of other IBOs to assist in the expansion of their company, and they are also responsible for managing that team. It is essential for IBOs to provide their team members with support and training in order to maximize their chances of success. In addition to this, IBOs are accountable for the management of their teams and for ensuring that everyone adheres to ethical standards in the workplace.
IBOs are held accountable for the management of their own personal finances as well as the capital investments made in their respective firms. This includes keeping track of income and expenses, establishing financial goals, and making sound judgments on the company's business.
Maintaining Compliance with All Amway Policies and Procedures It is critical for an IBO to maintain compliance with all Amway policies and procedures. This includes sticking to the Amway Sales and Marketing Plan as well as following all product and marketing requirements. Additionally, this includes following the Amway Business Reference Guide.
IBOs have the ability to establish successful businesses and contribute to the general success of the Amway business opportunity so long as they uphold the duties outlined below. IBOs should make it a priority to focus on their own personal growth on a consistent basis, deliver outstanding service to customers, build and manage teams, and adhere to ethical business standards. IBOs have the potential to make a positive impact on the areas they live in and a difference in the lives of the people they serve if they take these steps.
What is particularly distressing is how individuals would point to the system as the source of any achievement while simultaneously ignoring the great majority of people for whom the system is ineffective. Certain people will achieve success in Amway, but for every success, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of failures in the company. Moreover, if you use diamonds as a yardstick for success, the number of failures could number in the millions. Those who succeed are few and far between in contrast to the number of people who attempt it, as I have stated. In the United States, going diamond is probably less common than winning the lotto.
If you succeed, the systems and your upline will take credit, but if you fail or quit, you are solely responsible. Are they the types of leaders or mentors from whom you would like to get advice? The personal accountability of the leaders and mentors is nowhere to be found. There are numerous tales of IBOs who followed the advice to the letter, only to lose money and/or fail as a result. Where has the leadership's responsibilities been omitted? The tools system is a win-win situation for the upline leaders, but it is a lose-lose situation for the downline members.
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