This is something I see and hear pretty frequently: that the majority of IBOs do nothing and then quit. The majority of the time, this is some Amway apologist attempting to justify why the average earnings of an IBO are so low. Even if a large number of IBOs "do nothing," they are still considered registered IBOs, and so count when attempting to determine a "average." One of the things that Amway apologists like to do is to eliminate individuals who do nothing while simultaneously including the top performers in the average, presenting a distorted picture of what the profits are for a rank and file IBO. In my opinion, it would be preferable to exclude the lowest and highest earners from the sample. Then you'll have a more accurate picture of how much money someone might anticipate to make working for Amway.
However, let us consider the phrase "do nothing." I can't accept the fact that the vast majority of people do absolutely nothing. They were willing to engage in a business conversation with someone. They were sufficiently motivated to be on the lookout for something. There was sufficient motivation for them to (most likely) attend a presentation, as well as sufficient motivation for them to invest money on a beginning kit. I would also point out that many organisations, such as BWW, WWDB, or Network 21, for example, will charge a fee for that starter kit, which may include some tools or a ticket to the next function, among other things. If you go to the Amway website, you will discover that the actual fee of enrollment is less than one hundred dollars. With the costs charged by motivational groups, it is possible that beginning kits will cost several hundred dollars or more. That being the case, I find it difficult to believe that someone went through all of the above, paid to join, and then simply left the starter kit sitting around collecting dust.
In my opinion, many people "accomplish nothing," but they don't "do nothing," which would be contrary to popular belief. My belief is that people sign up, and they do contact others and try to sell the business or some items, but due of prior IBO activity, they are labelled as scammers or pyramid salespeople, and there is an extremely low number of people that are interested in joining Amway. Knowing that they will not be able to "go diamond" without sponsoring, many, if not all, independent business owners (IBOs) attempt to recruit people to join them. Because many Amway items are not competitively priced, and because of previous reputation concerns, it is extremely difficult to recruit new members into the company. This, in my opinion, explains why Amway is developing more quickly in other nations, because independent business owners (IBOs) have not yet tarnished the company's reputation. Keeping this in mind, I believe that the real-world average income is approximately $100 per month, rather than the $200+ per month that Amway recently announced, because they simply removed more than half of the IBO sales force from their calculations.
If anyone claim that all of these individuals "did nothing," challenge them to explain how they could possible know if someone "did nothing." The answer is that they aren't aware of anything. It was a pleasure watching folks come and go throughout my time as an IBO. Some were inactive while others were active. But there was not one person who joined and never even opened the beginning kit, let alone tried to prospect and/or sell. I believe that the Amway system is fundamentally defective, and that the poor achievement levels of Amway Independent Business Owners (IBOs) in general are a result of this flawed system. You are allowed to attempt to prove me wrong (but you will not be successful).
However, the reality is that the vast majority of Independent Business Owners (IBOs) within the Amway organization do not make a significant income or achieve the level of success that is frequently promised by those who are promoting the business. The Amway business model is frequently portrayed as a path to financial freedom and success.
The Amway business model is sometimes criticized for its heavy reliance on recruitment rather than actual product sales, which is one of the company's main revenue streams. This indicates that a large number of Independent firm Owners (IBOs) are urged to concentrate on recruiting new people to join the firm rather than on selling Amway goods directly to customers. It is possible that as a result of this, a significant proportion of Independent Business Owners (IBOs) will do very little or almost nothing at all to actively market and sell Amway products.
According to the data, the vast majority of Amway Independent Business Owners make very little or no money as a result of their involvement in the company. According to the Amway Global Income Disclosure Statement for 2020, the average monthly income of an Independent Business Owner (IBO) was $56 in 2020. This figure represents 65 percent of all IBOs. Only 0.35% of all IBOs generated the maximum possible income, which is over $250,000 annually. This is the greatest level of revenue.
In spite of the fact that some people may argue that the cause for this gap in income is due to a lack of effort or dedication on the side of individual IBOs, the fact of the matter is that the Amway business model is fundamentally faulty. Because of the emphasis placed on recruiting rather than product sales, the vast majority of Independent Business Owners (IBOs) are unable to generate a meaningful income from the sale of Amway items on their own. They are instead pushed to constantly acquire new members and expand their downline in order to earn commissions and bonuses. This is the primary means by which they can receive these rewards.
The constant pressure that IBOs are under to bring in new members can put a strain on their personal relationships, lead to feelings of isolation and burnout, and exhaust them. The focus on personal growth and positive thinking can also lead to a culture that blames individuals for their own lack of success rather than acknowledging the problems in the business model itself. This can be a problem in organizations that encourage their employees to focus on their own development.
In conclusion, the notion that the majority of Amway Independent Business Owners "do nothing" is not wholly accurate. There are many Independent Business Owners (IBOs) who put in a great amount of time and attention toward marketing the Amway business and selling its products. However, because to the shortcomings of the Amway business model, the vast majority of Independent Business Owners (IBOs) will not be able to generate a meaningful revenue from their participation in the firm. This underscores the necessity for greater honesty and transparency inside the Amway organization, as well as the need to reevaluate the business model itself.
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