Your "Realistic Chance Of Success"?

 One thing that many Amway promoters are reluctant to discuss is what your realistic prospects of success are in your business. The outcome of the 6-4-2 and 2-5 year plans will be defined as Diamond success, so I will use that as a measure of my accomplishments. There is the possibility...

Why Do Upline Leaders Get A Pass?

 I recall my upline telling our group that we should put our faith in them. They assured us that they had our best interests at heart and that they would never intentionally lead us astray. These were found in more expansive habitats. We were told that at our smaller meetings, such...

There's No PV In Watching TV?

 One of the things our upline insisted on teaching us was that there is no PV in television. They encouraged the group to stay away from television, newspapers, and other forms of mass communication. This cult-like strategy appeared to be their way of ensuring that we avoided any unfavourable...

Success = Control Of Time And Money?

 When I heard about the strategy, one of the first things that sprang to me was the importance of time and money, which the speaker spoke on extensively. He stated that while you may have money as a result of your job, you may not have enough time to do the things you enjoy doing. According...

Success = Control Of Time And Money?

 When I heard about the strategy, one of the first things that sprang to me was the importance of time and money, which the speaker spoke on extensively. He stated that while you may have money as a result of your job, you may not have enough time to do the things you enjoy doing. According...

Saying Farewell To Amway?

The Quixtar Blog Forum recently had a discussion where a long-time participant to the forum had declared that he was "retiring" and quitting the group, which I happened to come across while perusing the forum. Those of us who remained engaged on the blog expressed our best wishes to him....

Reaping and Sowing?

 One of the things that many prospects and IBOs believe is that they will make an investment of time and money into Amway and that they will eventually receive their time and money back in such abundance that they will be able to walk away from their jobs and walk the beaches of the...

IBOs Keep On Paying?

 One characteristic that appears to be shared by all IBOs is the fact that they are oblivious to the reality of their predicament. People who work for a company believe that their uplines have their best interests at heart, and that their uplines are motivated by their success. Something...

IBOs "Giving Back"?

 The uplines that talk about donating $5000 or $10,000 cheques one day when you reach diamond status make me laugh. They spoke on the importance of giving back to the community. Everything is nice and dandy, but what exactly do IBOs provide to society? As a result of their commitment...

IBOFightback Exploits Amway IBOs?

 I'm not sure what it is about Joecool that has IBOFightback aka David Steadson and Tex aka Scott Johnson so obsessed. They have continued to spread slander against me and to incorrectly refer to me as "Steve" on social media platforms. However, since IBOFightback aka David Steadson...

Getting A Business Mentality?

 "Business Mentality" is one of the characteristics that IBOs "believe" they possess, but in reality, they are far from having. It is not always the fault of the independent business owners. Many people are recruited into Amway by trustworthy friends or family members who have no prior...

Amway Success?

 Success is a matter of opinion. While someone earning ten bucks a day may be deemed successful, for others, nothing short than a barrel of cash will satisfy as proof of their accomplishment. Another key item to mention is that there are unquestionably some extremely successful people...

Amway - Put It In Writing?

 An example of what Independent Business Owners can do when they notice their upline leaders making promises and guarantees about the system is shown below. Inquire as to whether they will put it in writing and what they will guarantee. It's simple to stand on a stage and claim that...

Amway Motivational Organizations (AMOs) - Behind The Smoke And Mirrors?

 This is a re-post of a thought-provoking discussion:Ruth Carter wrote a book titled "Amway Motivational Organization - Behind the Smoke and Mirrors" in 1999, which is titled "Behind the Smoke and Mirrors." Mrs. Ruth Carter was an IBO who also worked as an employee for a diamond corporation....

Amway - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities?

Many Independent Business Owners (IBOs) and Amway supporters believe that their method is effective. As far as I am aware, there is no independent proof that the system is effective. In general, the system consists of a website, voicemail, standing orders, seminars or functions, as well...

Amway - I'm Free?

 When I was an IBO, I would frequently see my upline diamond driving around town in a business outfit, which I thought was quite cool. I used to be perplexed as to why he continued to work when he could simply "walk away" and earn residual money. My sponsor explained to me that the...

Amway Deceptive Recruitment?

 One thing I've seen recently is how many Amway recruiters are unable or unable to recruit prospects by teaching them about the benefits of the Amway business opportunity. Many independent business owners (IBOs) tend to use disparaging people's employment or lifestyles as a typical...

Amway and Spring Leadership Functions

 The issue of Spring Leadership came up on another site, and I was moved to write about my own experience with the organisation. I attended a leadership function as an Independent Business Owner (IBO) and remember it fairly clearly, despite the fact that I have been out of Amway for...

WWDB Cutthroat Businessmen Posing As Your Mentors And Friends?

 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...

Why "Playing" Amway Can Be A Dangerous Game?

 One thing my sponsor frequently reminded the group of was the fact that many of us were "playing" Amway at the time. Many individuals can listen to a tape or CD every day, read a success book 15-30 minutes every day, attend all of the gatherings, utilise and/or sell 100 PV or more...

Why Do IBOs Judge Those Who Aren't In Amway?

 When I started with Amway, one of the things my upline taught me, and I believe is still taught today in various organisations, was that winners join the company and failures do not. Alternatively, you could argue that you were a winner since you were taking steps to improve your financial...