Joecool believes that a significant part of the problem with the Amway opportunity stems from the complete lack of accountability displayed by some upline leaders. Alternatively, they may tell you to put your trust in them, submit to their authority, and simply reproduce or duplicate what they have done, with the implication that the same results will be obtained. Many downlines have invested their blood, sweat, and tears into the business over the years, only to suffer tremendous losses as a result of following the system. The upline will then lay the responsibility at the feet of the downline. They said that they did not strive hard enough or that they did not put in enough time and effort to succeed. Although system IBOs have a shockingly low success rate, nobody appears to be pointing the finger at the system as a source of failure. And no one appears to be questioning whether the upline is at fault or not.
According to my findings, many financial systems are similar in their operations. Whatever system you choose, whether it's BWW, N21, WWDB, real estate gurus or any other, the success rate is minimal. There will be a disclaimer on the back of many television commercials for products and services that state that success testimonials are unusual or unique. My understanding is that it is comparable to the processes in place at Amway. The lack of commitment or continuing expenditure on the system is not the issue. The system itself is frequently the source of the problem. It has the potential to work for some remarkable people. These individuals were already likely to be successful in other endeavours. Unfortunately, for the vast majority of people, this approach does not provide results.
The larger issue is that some uplines have been living large on the backs of the dedicated tool purchases made by their downline for many, many years. During this time, questionable or harmful advice was delivered to the faithful downline by those in authority. Advice such as abandoning a job in order to attend an event, ignoring financial commitments such as rent or power bills in order to purchase additional tools are all examples of what is considered bad advice. One upline even suggested that your family forego a meal since the standing order may be the one piece of information that you needed to hear in order to build your business. Personal experience has shown me that couples have lost their houses and gone bankrupt as a result of following upline counsel. Allegeldy, their upline, "has their best interests at heart." Granted, the spouse bears some responsibility for their actions, but uplines who provide this counsel appear to be exempt from punishment.
Where has the responsibility gone? Even now, some of these uplines who offered and received awful advice are still in business, and some of them continue to give bad advice to their downlines. Advice that benefits the upline while depleting the resources of the downline. Even in the face of legitimate accusations, it appears that many uplines fail to hold themselves accountable. For others, poetic justice may be served, as in the case of gems who have their homes foreclosed upon. But, given the fact that many uplines have no one to keep them accountable, are you really interested in doing business with these people? What if you had to put your retirement savings into the hands of a broker who could not be held accountable? Would you trust your car to be fixed by a business whose mechanics could not be held liable for their actions? However, many people are being asked to put their trust in and follow the counsel of an upline who is not being held accountable for their actions. I believe the answer to these questions is no.
Despite the fact that the system is given credit for the few visible triumphs, the person is held accountable for any deficiencies or failures that may occur. Individual business owners (IBOs), I encourage you to hold your upline leaders accountable for the advice they provide you. If they are unable to answer difficult questions or accept responsibility, it is reasonable to question why you should place your trust in them.
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