Ok, here goes. Not what it seems. These guys (Woodward, et al) were a significant part of the problem most folks associated with Amway (we’re not Amway, cultish practices, etc). Finally, tired of their misleading and potentially illegal practices, Amway terminated these guys, too late for most of us. This was a step in the right direction for critics who have long wondered whether Amway would police its own organization.
Look for more house cleaning as the corporation re-asserts itself as the controlling entity.
Yeah, yeah, I know....heard and read it all, experienced some of it. Just wanted to add some perspective on this particular issue. This is a positive step for the corporation in keeping with long held demands of critics.
“This is a positive step for the corporation in keeping with long held demands of critics.”
Yeah, you’re right, it only came 25 years too late.
I knew lots of folks who “sold Amway” in the 60’s and 70’s, including my parents. It was kinda like Fuller Brush — you went door to door, selling to friends and friends-of-friends, etc.
Sadly, somewhere in the late ‘70’s the pyramid MLM people got hold of the thing, and the emphasis became recruiting, not selling (as if recruiting wasn’t a form of sales?). That’s when I lost all respect, ESPECIALLY when my friends outright lied about what they were doing and why I was getting a dinner invite.
My standard response to all MLM people became, “If I’m gonna go into business with you, then I need to know the financials. Show me your income tax returns where you have a profit in this stuff, and I’ll consider joining up with you.” I never had anyone want me to show up to dinner after that.