The Value Of Your Amway Business?

 As more and more individuals learn about the Amway plan, they become interested and sign up in the belief that their Amway income will enable them to pursue their ambitions and that they will be able to retire from their employment and collect everlasting residual income while walking...

The Amway Facade

 When I was a prospective Amway recruit, I attended a presentation at a luxurious hotel. According to the person who had invited me, I needed to attend on time because this was a business meeting and that time was money. Ironically, the speaker was late to the event, and I was unable...

Fulfilling Your Amway Dreams?

 In my opinion, one of the weaknesses of the Amway compensation model is that the newest IBO, who may also be the one who puts in the most "Work," receives the smallest income. Amway reinvests approximately 30% of its profits in the form of bonus payments to its employees. An IBO who...

Chasing Dreams And Losing Your Shirt In Amway?

 In my opinion, one of the weaknesses of the Amway compensation model is that the newest IBO, who may also be the one who puts in the most "Work," receives the smallest income. Amway reinvests approximately 32 percent of its profits back into the company through compensation. An IBO...

Building Your Amway Upline's Dreams?

 In my opinion, one of the weaknesses of the Amway compensation model is that the newest IBO, who may also be the one who puts in the most "Work," receives the smallest income. Amway reinvests approximately 32 percent of its profits back into the company through compensation. An IBO...

Annoying Amway IBO's?

 As a result of seeing the Amway plan, many people have false expectations of achieving enormous material wealth and retiring in a few years. It strikes me as odd that no one has been able to identify anyone who has actually gotten in, worked for a few years, and then walked away from...

Amway's Critics?

 Even now, Amway has a large number of detractors and admirers. When some Amway fans decide to leave the company, they are labelled as "critics." Some Amway defenders are declaring triumph, stating that the number of new internet detractors has decreased. However, it's amusing to note...

Amway Results Speak Loud And Clear

 When I was a prospective Amway customer, I was fed stories about early retirement, fantasies, extravagant living, and other lives that were well beyond my comprehension. Yes, there is nothing wrong with having aspirations and objectives to strive for in life. Nope is a necessity for...

 When it comes to "Business Mentality," one of the things that IBOs "believe" they possess but in reality are far from having is their own. It is not always the fault of the independent business owners. Many people are recruited into Amway by trusted friends, and despite their lack...

Amway IBOs Critical Of Jobs?

 One of the things that IBO leaders do quite frequently in their recruitment pitch for Amway is to disparage other people's occupations and positions. They are critical of people's bosses as well as the notion that an employee must report to work in order to earn a living. They make...

Amway, Failure By Design Part 2

 After receiving some intriguing feedback on my Failure By Design post, I decided to write a follow-up piece in which I would point out even more reasons why you are doomed to failure in the Amway business. As previously noted, if the vast majority of IBOs and prospects accomplish little...

Amway And The System?

 I base this on my personal experience with Amway as well as my blogging experience, as well as observations of other people who provide financial advice, such as real estate gurus who teach you how to buy property with no money down, or others such as Robert Kiyosaki, who all provide...

The Sad Reality Of Amway?

 Another aspect of the Amway offer that attracts many independent business owners (IBOs) is the notion that they can work part time for 2-5 years and earn a "shortcut" to ongoing and substantial wealth. Given the fact that many of the prospects do not have the kind of income or resources...

The Obvious About Amway?

 It is my opinion that the majority of IBOs and prospects are great people who are motivated to desire more out of life and who are prepared to put in some effort. Unfortunately, for the majority of people, their experience in Amway has been one of earning nothing or losing money, most...

The Amway Game Plan?

 I've been blogging for a number of years now, and I've seen that Independent Business Owners (IBOs) talk a fine game about retailing, sponsoring, and participating in Amway business activities. If you want to grow an Amway business, they will advise you to get yourself established...

The 6-4-2 Plan?

 Let's take a look at the 6-4-2 game plan (Re-print)The objective is to become direct (platinum), and all you have to do is sponsor six of these direct groups and you'll be a diamond, and you'll be able to retire early and live a luxurious life, right?Assumptions: 1PV = 2.5BV is taken...

Tax Refunds Are Not Business Profit?

 In my experience, many independent business owners are misled by their upline into believing that business losses which result in a tax refund are equivalent to profits or that they are receiving a free pass because the government is footing the bill for their standing orders and functions,...

Personal Responsibility In Amway?

 A worrying characteristic of Amway independent business owners (IBOs) and independent business owners (IBO leaders) is the way they advise their downline to put their faith in them. They should be trusted since they have already forged a trail. There's no reason to reinvent the wheel....

Most Amway IBOs "Do Nothing"?

 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...

Mind Your Own Business?

 During my time as an IBO, I often overheard IBOs informing prospects that their money was none of your business. This is something I still witness today. This ensures that you can go to the compensation plan and see that you are reimbursed based on your amount of sales. That your efforts...

Friends For Life In Amway?

 A recent blog post by an IBO stated that your genuine friends will not abandon you or stop to be your friends as a result of your connection with Amway. I believe this to be true. Because of their participation with Amway, I do not believe your good friends will desert you or anyone...