When I was an IBO, I recall the speaker at numerous sessions talking about how IBOs assist individuals by bringing them into the business or at the very least presenting them the plan. Looking back, I'm not sure how getting someone into a firm where they're almost certain to lose money (due to the processes) is going to benefit them. This is also how some IBOs believe they are suddenly "better" individuals since they believe that by being an IBO, they are benefiting others. It appears that IBOs exclusively "assist" persons who are already in the company or are considering going into it.
Amway products are generally more expensive than those sold by big shops, therefore buying Amway products will not necessarily benefit a prospect. IBOs who buy Amway products are depleting their local economy, yet you could argue that the IBO is assisting Amway in its success. Furthermore, many business-building IBOs purchase products that, more often than not, result in a net loss for those IBOs. What good does that do anyone? Worse, when a firm fails, upline's response is usually to buy even more tools!
Hard core IBOs are instructed not to miss any meetings, and IBOs who are actively establishing a business usually have a lot of meetings to attend. As a result, an IBO has less time with his or her family. The IBO has less time to devote to religion and to volunteer for community causes. Because of the IBO's busy schedule, he or she will most likely miss someone's wedding or birthday party. What does this mean for the IBO?
While all of this is going on, IBOs are also running out of money since voicemail, standing orders, functions, books, and other expenses deplete an IBO's resources. As a result, IBOs have less to give to charity. What good does that do anyone?
So here's a genuine query. How do Independent Business Owners (IBOs) benefit others by starting an Amway business? How does showing someone the plan make them a better person?
In my perspective, upline teaches the kinder and better person as a side note to divert an IBO's attention away from the FACT that they are losing money due to the de facto 100 PV and tools requirements. They also provide the impression that IBOs are "assisting" customers by displaying the business plan. When you think about it, it's possible that the opposite is true. This is, in my opinion, another strategy used by uplines to rationalise an IBO's lack of growth, similar to how they tell downline that they are successful just by attending an event. Beware!
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