I was in college when I was initially approached by Amway about becoming a representative. I didn't know much about Amway at the time, but I had somehow formed an unfavourable impression of the company. Unsurprisingly, when I was invited to a beer bust and it turned out to be an Amway meeting, my first opinion of the company was not favourable. Later on, after several years, I finally decided to join since a close friend of mine had gotten platinum and had convinced me that it was possible and that he would see to it that I did as well. I did manage to reach a level that was just below platinum (4000 PV), but I decided to give up for a variety of reasons. I didn't make a net profit, for starters, because the expenses for tools ate up all of my profits. Second, the further I advanced in the business, the more and more my upline desired to exert control over my daily life. Examples include being advised to check upline before getting married, purchasing a car, or even having children, among other things. That struck me as extremely unusual, and I eventually decided to leave the company permanently.
However, at least in the United States, I feel Amway's reputation has been so tarnished that an IBO cannot sponsor downline members and establish a business without lying and dishonesty. There are a slew of anecdotes that back up the claim that falsehoods and dishonesty are frequent in the process of prospecting possible IBOs. As soon as Amway changed their name to Quixtar, this became increasingly prevalent. IBOs would either deny any link, or they would claim to be affiliated with Network 21 or WWDB and make ludicrous claims such as Amway just being a supplier of their company. The advertising of ideal water also spawned a slew of ridiculous claims that a $50 case of water was capable of performing miracles, among other things. If the offer could be judged on its own merits, IBOs would not be forced to stoop to such desperate efforts to attract customers.
Even the Amway sales presentation is frequently laced with dishonesty and fabrications. According to the presentation, shopping through Amway through an IBO would result in a 30 percent savings over shopping through local stores. When I viewed the catalogues in person, I was puzzled as to where all the savings were. The 6-4-2 plan or similar versions are made to appear simple, and the presenter made claims regarding everlasting residual willable income, which I believe to be deceptive, if not simply false.
However, can Amway be successfully promoted without the use of dishonesty and lies? It is my belief that an IBO who is entirely upfront and honest about Amway and about being an IBO has little chance of developing a successful business in this industry. Many independent business owners (IBOs) are unable to persuade individuals to join their plan or purchase their products, even when using falsehoods and deception. According to an Amway representative, relatively few Amway products are sold to people who are not Independent Business Owners (IBOs). In other words, if you are unable to sell items and persuade people to understand the vision, you will be unable to establish a business; if you are unable to purchase equipment, you are simply digging yourself deeper into a financial hole that will only grow deeper with time. The cost of 100 PV is already far higher than the amount most families and/or singles spend on household supplies in a month. This means that the vast majority of people will be unable to support themselves in the business, which explains why the vast majority of IBOs will quit within the first year.
It is for this reason that lies and/or deception are required in order for an IBO to have a shot at promoting and growing an Amway company.
Not only is it unethical to lie in order to promote Amway, but it also has the potential to hurt the company's reputation and cause problems in the personal lives of those who are involved. Because Amway is a corporation that takes great pleasure in its reputation for producing high-quality goods and conducting its business in an ethical manner, the firm does not tolerate any activity that is inconsistent with these core values.
When it comes to advertising Amway, lying can take on a variety of different shapes. For instance, an Amway representative can make false statements about the efficacy of a product, overstate the prospective earnings of the business opportunity, or distort the experiences of Amway business owners who have been successful. This kind of action is not only unethical, but it also has the potential to deceive potential clients and business partners, which will result in disappointment and frustration once the truth is known.
Furthermore, telling lies in order to promote Amway can be detrimental to the relationships of individuals concerned. When someone tells a friend or member of their family a falsehood with the intention of persuading them to join Amway or buy items, they violate the trust and respect that are necessary for the maintenance of healthy relationships. This can result in feelings of resentment, wrath, and betrayal, all of which are challenging to mend once they have been established.
In addition, developing a profitable business by spreading lies and deception about Amway's products and services is not a strategy that can be maintained over time. In the short term, it is feasible to generate some sales or attract new business partners; however, in the long term, it is likely that such activity will be discovered, which will lead to ruined relationships, missed commercial possibilities, and possibly even legal and financial penalties.
In conclusion, telling lies in order to promote Amway is not only unethical but also detrimental to the process of developing a successful and long-lasting company. When marketing the products of Amway and the business opportunity offered by the firm, Amway representatives should always make honesty, transparency, and ethical business practices their top priorities. They may cultivate trust, respect, and long-lasting relationships with their clients and business partners by acting in this manner, which will ultimately lead to long-term success and expansion.
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