Again, I can’t speak for your friend, he may be wildly motivated by a new ferrari. He gets to decide his motivations. Still, you may want to consider if your reactions to what he is doing is contributing to driving “distance” between you. He’s found a way he think can help him achieve his dreams. Are you supportive of that or dismissive? (and being supportive doesn’t mean joining)

I don’t know you personally so I don’t know how “real” you are, and normally I wouldn’t comment, save for the fact that your handle has the “call letters” of my LOA.

It is my experience that your comment to which ajgannon refers, is not in line with the spirit of WWDB, nor the views of the Diamonds of WWDB.

Glad to see you’re in the pursuit! I’m an active IBO myself, so I’m on your side. However, that kind of response is a little too stereotypical of a “fired up” IBO who puts down people who leave the business. No need to feed the critics’ fire.

You are absolutely right. Most of the time, it is the people who makes the business bad. Because of this reason, still most of the people avoid this business a plague. See what happened in UK. Amway learnt it lessons and pushing for accredition among the “system” companies like BWW, which is really good. But I bet, most of the IBO’s dont have a clue what this is all about. Every busines/product has it target audience and it is an IBO mistake if he trying to sell ice to an eskimo. Again, skill are important. In my opinion, people should reduce the level of hype/exaggeration/false representation/false promises/deception/brain washing to take this business to next level. It is not going to go away completely as long as people are involved but that is the way it is.

best wishes with your business, hope you achieve greater heights!

cheers,
Ravi

Ler first say that I understand where you are coming from. The business model that I currently build is not necessarily the one we “signed up” for years ago.

I was not “into” retail when I first started our business. I fought it tooth and nail.

Over the last few years, we’ve been strongly encouraged and equipped by our LOA to retail. And though I was not excited at first and very resistant, I finally “gave in”.

I have to say, that once I started applying myself, learning simple skills like filling a need rather than selling a product, handing out samples and following up (none of which is brain surgery by a long shot) retailing has become, IMO, a breeze compared to other aspects of the biz.

A major by-product that I didn’t realize until it started happening, is that the “pressure” of doing 100 PV, 300 PV, 500 PV, in our personal circle, that I used to feel, is gone, because it is no longer tied to our personal consumption.

And now with the major retail profit that Amway Global is offering on their products, (more price adjustments to come in six weeks) there’s good money in retailing.

Of course, just like the business opportunity isn’t for everyone, neither are our products. Identifying “eligible” customers is important.

As far as the perception I feared people would have of me as a person who sold stuff, I made it waaaay bigger than it is. My customers don’t think any “less” of me ’cause I sell products. They love that they have someone to help them with their needs, and without any funky “I’m gonna try to get you in” vibe from me.

It may be hard, at this point, to separate out what is Amway versus what is a specific kind of training (LOA). Intellectually, I know you know that they are not one in the same, but I’m sure they still feel one in the same.

Good luck to you in whatever you pursue–whether it’s changing your approach with the Amway Business, or working at a job, or starting another business. Blessings to you and your family in all areas of your life.