When it comes to some LOS leaders, such as those I had at WWDB, what is really insidious about them is that they appear to be cutthroat, vicious businessmen dressed in fine suits, who are disguising themselves as your mentors and friends. They will convince you that they have your best interests at heart and that they would never intentionally lead you astray if they can get you to trust them. On the surface, you might believe this to be true, but take a closer look at their activities and it becomes clear that some of these uplines are truly vicious businessmen who would take every penny they could from you if they had the opportunity. Based on a WWDB IBO blog, I have excellent cause to assume that this is still being done by the organisation where I previously worked. On this blog, I notice all of the same teachings that I learned while I was an IBO, as well as some of the same claims, such as buying houses in cash, that I heard then. It's a little frightening.
As an IBO, the diamonds would advise you to never miss an event under any circumstances. The only justification you could give for missing an event was that you were attending your own funeral. Several crossline IBOs I've known have rescheduled pre-planned family celebrations such as anniversaries, weddings, and other special occasions in the name of being core and attending all functions. Some IBOs did, in fact, abandon their jobs in order to attend events, and it's possible that they did so because their uplines instructed them to do so. Also encouraged and told to go into debt in order to attend a celebration were Independent Business Owners (IBOs). This was OK because it represented an investment in your company.
Our group was also forcefully encouraged to purchase additional CDs on a weekly basis. To be honest, you needed to listen to a CD every day, and you couldn't just listen to the same one every day, could you? Couples were instructed to purchase separate standing orders for themselves. Brad Duncen even had a true north tape (cd) that stated that sponsors were to eat the standing orders for downlines who quit because it was too much work to call upline who calls upline who calls upline in order to cancel a standing order because it was too much trouble. They didn't seem to mind upline phoning upline calling upline in order to set up a standing order, which was surprising.
In the end, I was fortunate enough to be rising up the pin ranks at the time of my defeats, which made them not as heartbreaking. I ended up losing money in my first few months of operation, but I was generally profitable by the time I reached 4000 PV. Unfortunately, my crossline did not fare quite as well. I am aware of at least one couple who filed for bankruptcy. No one knows how much their WWDB affiliation led to their bankruptcy, but I am confident that it was a significant influence. I am also aware of at least two couples who had their homes foreclosed, and I believe that their ties to WWDB played a role in those foreclosures as well. Perhaps they were duplicating, since two WWDB diamonds had their homes foreclosed on at the same time.
Do not be taken in by this ruse. If you allow them to, the diamonds will take your last dime, despite the fact that they have a good grin and a nice suit on their faces.
Distributors in the world of multi-level marketing (MLM) organizations like Amway frequently look to their upline for direction, support, and mentoring. A person or group of persons who are above an individual distributor in the organizational hierarchy and who offer guidance and assistance to the individual distributor in order to help them build their business is referred to as the distributor's upline. However, not all uplines are made equal, and it is essential to be able to differentiate between a useful mentor and a poor consultant in order to succeed in network marketing. The following are some warning indications that your upline in Amway may not be giving you the direction and guidance you need to be successful in the company.
Lousy Consultant:
Knowledge and Expertise Gaps: A bad upline may have knowledge and expertise gaps when it comes to the products, sales methods, and marketing tactics that are necessary for success in Amway. They may offer advise that is out of date or ineffective, which does not take into account the current market conditions or the requirements of your consumers.
Inadequate Support: If you have a poor upline, it's possible that they won't be there for you when you really need them to answer your questions, guide you, or offer emotional support. It's possible that they are more concerned with growing their own company than assisting you in expanding your own, or that they simply don't have the time or interest to be a good mentor.
A poor upline could be pushy or manipulative, and they might try to get you to generate sales or recruit new distributors even if you aren't comfortable doing either of those things. Instead of respecting your autonomy and assisting you in building your company in a way that is congruent with your beliefs, they may resort to manipulative strategies or make you feel guilty in order to persuade you to do what they want.
Mentor:
Knowledge and Expertise in a Wide Range of Subjects: A strong upline mentor will have a comprehensive understanding of the Amway goods, sales techniques, and marketing strategies that are necessary to thrive in the business. They will provide information and guidance that is up to date and based on their own experiences as well as the experiences of other successful distributors.
Support and Availability: A competent upline mentor will be there for you when you need them the most to answer your questions, provide direction, and offer emotional support. They will also be able to guide you. They will be invested in your success and will take the time to help you grow your abilities and increase your confidence as a business owner. They will help you develop your skills and build your confidence.
Both Respectful and Empowering: A good upline mentor will respect your autonomy and provide you the freedom to create your business in a way that is congruent with the principles and objectives you have set for yourself. They will direct you in the right direction and offer sound advise, but in the end it will be up to you to decide what's best for you and take ownership of your achievements.
In the end, the success of your Amway business is dependent on a number of things, the most important of which are your personal level of desire and dedication, as well as your readiness to learn and develop. On the other hand, having an upline mentor who is both supportive and knowledgeable may be an extremely useful asset in helping you expand your business and accomplish your objectives. If you have the impression that your upline is more of a poor consultant than a useful mentor, it is in your best interest to look for additional sources of support and guidance. Some of these options include successful distributors, online groups, and training materials.
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