vAs an IBO, are you encouraged to purchase as many Amway/Quixtar products as you can?

o       You are encouraged to change your buying power, so you support your business.  It makes sense, since you’re getting an additional 30% off whatever you buy from yourself or a 30% profit from the Amway/Quixtar products that you sell.  You can also save by buying in bulk, rather than frequently purchasing from stores.

vIs there a hidden business behind Amway/Quixtar?

o       This so-called hidden business is the educational system.  If you have never owned a business, you would certainly need some guidance.  It is best to learn from those that are already flourishing.  When you register as an independent business owner, you have access to online materials and the company sends you literature.  You have the option to receive CDs and a book with advice from people that make at least six figures for $50 a month.

vWhat happens if I register as an independent business owner and am unhappy or if I buy a product that I don’t like?

o       It is less than $200 to register as an independent business owner.  There is limited risk involved because if the person is not satisfied with the experience in the first 90 days, his or her money can be refunded.  Also, there is a 100% money back guarantee on all products.  The company has access to over 3 million products, yet there is less than a 1% return rate!

vIs this company a pyramid scheme?

o       Pyramid scheme has such a negative connotation, but what business or organization doesn’t consist of some type of pyramid?  Citizens are at the bottom of the political pyramid compared to the president.  All the companies I can think of include a boss and some subordinates.  Multilevel marketing seems like a more appropriate way to describe Amway/Quixtar because this is a business of helping people.  The independent business owner determines his or her income based on the amount of sales done.

vCan I be taken advantage of by the person that referred me into the business?

o       Business owners can only make money if they are buying and selling products.  To put it bluntly, if the business owner does nothing, he or she gets nothing in return.  Referring independent business owners can earn money through retail and performance bonuses and it is not uncommon for the people they invited into the business to surpass their financial success.

v     …have needs~

o       People should be working towards goals:  getting out of debt, paying new bills, or maybe buying food and clothing for survival.

v     …are willing to listen~

o       Don’t be too stubborn to take advice from people that know more than you.

v     …are willing to learn~ 

o       Apply knowledge and wisdom to everyday experiences.

v      …can work smart~

o       This is a business that doesn’t have to interfere with whatever you are already doing.  Use your own products, sell a few, and teach others to do the same.  Duplicate yourself, so no one has to feel overwhelmed with responsibility.

THE CYCLE OF THE 4 BASICS

v     List~

o       (all the people you know)

o       A) Family/Friends

o       B) Acquaintances

o       C) People you will meet

v     Phone team~

o       Call customers and potential business owners

v     Show the plan/products

o       Tell people about the business opportunity and the products & services that you offer

v     Follow up/Get started

o       Take the time to answer questions and address the needs of the individual

9 Core Steps~

1) Standing Order Books

            These books are easy reads with positive affirmations and great advice.

2) CDs

We hear and encounter so much negative on a regular basis,that it is good for your well-being to listen to positive people.

3) 8-10

You are not required to have 8-10 customers, there is no penalty for not selling, and you do not have to meet any quotas.  We have great products!  People will love them and want more.  Repeat customers produce consistent extra money!

4) Associations

There are conferences four times a year and three meetings that you have the option to attend every week:

            Phone team~ time set aside to contact customers or possible business owners

            Open meeting~ learning how to show the business plan from successful people

            PASE~ Product and System Education

5) Be accountable

You are not expected to attend every association or meeting.  People have lives!  You are the owner of your business, so you make the rules.  However, be responsible for what you say and be courteous to people.

6) Communicate

Ask questions!  People in this business are more than willing to help you by sharing their talents and good judgment.

7) Show the plan

You have an awesome opportunity in your hands!  Telling people about your business or showing them your website contributes to the growth of your organization.

8) Be teachable

            Be receptive to all of the people and resources that are available to you.

9) 100% Product Use

Of course, there are some products that you are addicted to, but you can sell products with conviction when you are using them yourself.