Sunday, January 16, 2011

Getting Rich In Amway?

So many IBOs apparently get involved in Amway because they are under the impression that one day they will get rich. That much is clear. The uplines are smart enough, though, to say the right thing such as Amway is not gt rich quick. By doing this, the new IBOs or prospects can think they are in a legitimate business because they have been told it is not a get rich quick scheme. In fact they may even be told that Amway is hard work. But the bottom line is that they must have been told they will eventually get rich or that they willl make it if they will only follow the system.

By saying that Amway is not get rich quick, the upline can also hook you into the tools systems for several years. They will say you need tools, just as a carpenter needs a saw and a hammer. But an Amway IBO's role is simple. Sell products, buy products, sponsor downline. You wouldn't need a 500 page manual and a bunch of cds to learn how to turn on a television would you? Yet so many people get sucked into functions and standing orders under the false idea that these are investments into your business. But still, people will do this because they have been sold on the idea that they will eventually get rich in Amway. 2-5 years to achieve financial freedom seems like a get rich scheme to me.

I may be repeating some of these questions ad nauseum but it should reveal an answer that IBOs and prospects need. Where are the people who built their business right in 2-5 years and chose the option of walking away and njoying financial freedom while the money keeps rolling in? In over 50 years of existence, I don't know of anyone, save for Amway's owners, who can walk away and have significant income. Also, If this were an IBO benefit, why doesn't Amway list this as a benefit? Maybe it doesn't exist?

Do you really believe that all the diamonds could be anywhere in the world with anyone they choose, but they simply choose to be at your function because they love you? Isn't it more likely that all those diamonds at your function are there because they love your money (from ticket sales)? Seriously, if all the diamonds could be walking the beaches of the world with unlimited money rolling in, I'm sure some of them would choose that option instead of being in Edmonton or Portland for a Dream Night in January.

If you believe you truly will get rich in Amway, remember that Amway says the average active IBO earns $115 a month. If you do get rich in Amway one day, you;ll have many downline losing money in order for you to be successful. Can you get rich in Amway? For most I seriously doubt it. You are more likely to fill your garage with stuff and lose money from attending functions than the possibility of getting rich in a person to person business.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

when they decide to get rid of the standing orders and lower the prices on their products and functions--AND waive the overhead, i'll consider getting back in. too much to ask? hmmm...i think not! X)

Anonymous said...

amway is a cult.

Brad said...

I know if i had the choice to dream about amway or work i know which i pick at least i have hope with amway and have the ability to look back and know that belief in amway got me where i am today and not my insucure job that might be gone tommorow..

Anonymous said...

....and where exactly are you because of Amway Brad? It is funny how you refer to a job as insecure, I suppose you have been brainwashed to think all other businesses other than Amway are unstable. Take a look around you Brad, there are many many people in the real world making money in stable jobs and businesses without being in the Amway Cult.
There have been over 5000 Diamonds and above in the past 45 years of which only roughly 600 worldwide still qualify Diamond and most of the others have disappeared. How stable were the 5400 Diamond Businesses that just walked away? How stable is the Amway business? Brad, if you have real proof of success, ie. Business Income statements please provide them, otherwise move along Brainwashed Ambot.

***Former WWDB Lemming***

Anonymous said...

*crickets*

...yep...typical...

Anonymous said...

Joe since you have everyone's attention here about how amway is not a very great idea for making money which I agree however whats the alternative you are proposing? I mean do you suggest they go out and create real businesses and provide these jobs everyone seems so accustomed to? do you suggest the stock market? I mean I dont think its a secret but there are many times more people looking for a job then the few that are creating them and with the population growth the way it is its not like we can expect to all have a job right? I mean someone has to be the farmer so the customer can have the convienience of going to the grocer and buying it right?

Joecool said...

Am I obligated to give financial advice because I think Amway is not a great idea? How about a second job where all the earnings get invested or how about a small part time business, such as installing security doors or handyman work? Pretty much anything is better than taking a loss while thinking you are successful.

Joecool said...

My blog post: What's better than Amway?

http://amwayscheme.blogspot.com/2010/09/amway-whats-better-than-amway.html