According to one internet report, they are ranked as the number 157 income earners in the entire network marketing industry. But the Hendricksons quickly decided to build an Amway business instead. Thank you. In either case, they are in the top 100 earners in the Amway business, too. She leads conferences, provides training and helps her downline achieve success in Amway. If 100 people created a list, you would have 100 different rankings. Morihiko and Seiko Kitakon are Amway Crown Ambassadors from Japan. Who better to write a book on DYNAMIC PEOPLE SKILLS than Dexter Yager - one of America's mo Chan Lee Sean is currently a Crown Ambassador. Network Marketing is nothing but a LIFESTYLE, Incredible, and Unbelievable Lifestyle. I love the title of this book. We were Directs with two direct legs. In 2008 the depressing economic crises put them off their career and into financial difficulty and poverty. Am in Australia Chuck but have an American business, Would you like to get started again . Have 6 qualified legs (groups of people) that do 7500 PV (points) for 6 out of the 12 calendar months during the fiscal year. Awesome. Where were you in their group? They joined the business in 1976, hit Diamond in 1977 and Crown in 1978. Please tell the rest of our community (1) when you worked with them, (2) when you met them, (3) where you were in their downline, and (4) what level of success you achieved with Amway. Almost like learning a very important life skill. Like anything else it was not for everybodybut for those who were able to withstand the negativity with integrity, Ive met some people who are still heros to me through helping others built their dreams. His business was terminated due to a lawsuit in court. It is based on support from mentors who will guide you through your own self development to be successful. Thanks for sharing this great information. And they made a lasting commitment to build their Amway business. Chuck, will all the other supermarkets lose out to Amway? Thanks. This couple is at the top ranks of Amway in many different markets. When a relative pitched Amway in 1964, Yager got hooked fast. It just goes to show, while you dont want to be overly pushy about your business opportunity, you need to bring it up at some point! According to one internet report, they are the number #137 income earners in the entire network marketing industry. To qualify as a Crown Ambassador a qualifiedPlatinummust have 20 legs (3 must be in market), each of which qualifies at theSilver Producer level for at least 6 months of the fiscal year or attainDiamondqualification for 6 months of the fiscal year (6 legs must be in market), and generate at least 27FAA credits during the fiscal year. Yes, these are the top distributors in the company. James, I was in Ron and Mels group under Stan and Ruth Evans for years. Mostly overseas. John and Pat Hendrickson are Amway Crown Ambassadors. Charlie and Elsie Marsh joined Amway in 1964. Never met Bill Britt, although he did attend one of our conventions. Calling those folks failures because they didnt make it to Platinum would be deceiving. Source. I would have loved to been a fly on the wall on the dinner with Dexter. These people had strong and reaping marketing strategies to sell their products as well as to grow the networks under them. Wow, you sure did put a lot of work into this post. Amway is a registered trademark and I am not affiliated with the company in any way. When they first got involved with Amway, they grew their business by hosting in-home meetings and one-on-one presentations. If you have ever worked with them personally, I would love to hear your story. It currently has approximately 200,000 distributors. They did a great job building Amway France. Dexter and his wife Birdie can be acclaimed for building the most successful MLM organization in history with Amway, his team spanning more than 40 countries around the world and more than 1 million people. DETAILS: 1,500 Square Feet Capacity: 40 for Receptions / 50 for Meetings Loft: 930 Square Feet Loft Capacity: 20 People Photos Location Book a Dining Reservation Book a Spa Treatment Book an Activity Don't be a stranger. For example, Dexter Yager is listed as a Diamond on the BWW India website.h Lawsuits In July, 2007, a lawsuit was filed by Henry and Sue Skaggs naming Bill and Peggy Britt, Paul and Leslie Miller, Rocky Covington, Kevin and Beth Bell, and Britt World Wide as defendants. I have no idea who their line of sponsorship is, but I do know that their upline Diamond is Takeshi and Hidemi Azumi. Their business spans the globe and does business primarily in the U.S., Canada, India, Colombia, Mexico and Guatemala. If you have ever worked with Amway Japan Crown Ambassadors Morihiko and Seiko Kitakon personally, I would love to hear your story. Igor Alberts & Andreea Cimbala are the highest MLM earner in Network Marketing according to the most recent reports. It takes patience, vision and lots of hard work. Awesome. I joined Ltd in Grand Rapids Michigan. Yes, the Dornans are an amazing Amway success story. They showcased great leadership power, strong communication skills, and above all a personality rich enough for people to trust and join them. Thanks for sharing your Amway story. They utilized in-home meetings, hotel meetings and one-on-one presentations to find new customers and distributors. Their victory over the FTC in 1979 was a HUGE victory for our entire industry. HECKEL provides training, motivation, tapes, books, seminars, websites and other business support materials to its Amway distributors. Rolf Kipp has shaped the worlds most populous FOREVER business with millions of sales partners in various countries on this planet. This couple was second generation successes in Amway and their son is currently in the business as a Platinum. Click to Tweet. Other leaders had business interests in Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada and New Zealand; however, their down line did not have the same depth as Barry and Holly Chens. I dont know much about this couple except that they had a really big team and that they were eventually terminated by Amway. If you were going to join Amway today, Robert would be the ideal sponsor. Jordan Adlers story is impressive and inspiring. TOP4 provides training, motivation and business support materials to help Amway distributors grow their business. He sold Sears tools, Ford cars and Utica Club beer. They also utilized the three foot rule and prospected strangers. It provides books, CDs, seminars, websites, toll free numbers, and other business support materials for its Amway distributors. I was intrigued to learn that the founder of Amway (or at least a co-founder), Richard M. DeVos. Their upline diamonds are Beni and Rainy Wayong. They kept driving each leg of their organization deep until they found a few key leaders. She is a dynamic leader with great people skills, communication skills, and leadership skills. Your email address will not be published. He is a millionaire and he has a great life because of MonaVie. Most of the Diamonds have one to five Diamond legs, and several other smaller Platinum sized legs. Every network marketer in every company should be grateful for what Amway did for our industry. His book Raising a Giant is an industry favorite. She started out in 2013 and achieved a $7 Figure income and more in her MLM journey. Within a few short years, the couple built a large and profitable Amway business. Amway is the biggest and best. Amway (short for "American Way") is an American multi-level marketing (MLM) company that sells health, beauty, and home care products. I always wanted to meet them. He joined Amway in 1982 and was the first Double Crown Ambassador in the world. My parents met them back in the late 1970s or early 1980s, while we were living in Nebraska. But, that seems to be the trend today, cash back for online purchases. Who is the highest earner in MLM in North America? Ryusuke and Elaine Seto are Crown Ambassadors with Amway Japan. When you pointed out the fact that they started decades before the internet was available, boy, that brought back memories. Ill go an update it again in another few years. Just leave a comment to this post. Now that weve got that out of the way, here are my Amway Diamond Success Stories. Most companies in our industry dont make it past their first few years in business. Knowledge is not enough, having the desire to dream is the only key to success in this industry. From Charlotte he sits atop half of Amway's global sales network of 2 million people. Their (former) downline now has millions of people in it, with leaders such as Jim and Nancy Dornan and Kaoru Nakajima, both successful distributors on this list. They have personally mentored hundreds of people and have helped many of them achieve success with Amway. My dad came into the business nine months before we did and went Direct soon after we got involved, he says. It is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. How did you get educated for your profession? They went Crown in 1981 and have a big business throughout the world. They got started in Amway by sharing the products and business opportunity with friends, family-members and anyone they met in day-to-day life. Whaooo, Charlie & Elsie Marsh my favorites. This includes seminars, books, CDs, websites, toll free numbers and other business tools. Yes, Barry and Holly built a huge organization. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. If you work just for money, youll reach a point where you may have enough and youll let up, he once said. That is just one distribution team. Yes, Bill Britt was a legend. Is it still called Away? Hi, just read this post. Three sons Jeff, Doyle, and Steve are also in the Amway business. Thats why its vital to position yourself with a rock solid company that has its act in order. What has impressed me to this day about the diamonds is their motivational speaking abilities. But I think my favorite listed here of Max Schwarz. The CVI training system provides business support materials, books, training, and seminars for its Amway distributors. The rest is history. Their upline Diamonds are Barry and Holly Chen. They are great motivators who understand recruiting, sponsoring, training, and helping others. Their upline Amway Diamonds are Chan Koon tin and Chai Foong. I know that information is not public knowledge though, so I think you did a great job with the information you did have. Millions of people love them. But my observation is, youll become better equiped to understand people. Bill and Peggy Britt had a huge team and Bill was extremely passionate about Amway, freedom, and entrepreneurship. This can help people not make the same mistakes. Good job. In 1979, he and wife Ruth started their Amway business. Johnson is current owner of mutual fund group . You forget the mighty Tom and Caryn Avelsgarde who were key figures in in the growth of Amway in Australia in the 80s and 90s and drove the growth of the Yeager system in Australia. But, not everyone who joins MLM joins for the money. With an estimated net worth of $16.4 billion, Abigail Johnson is the wealthiest person in Massachusetts and the fourth wealthiest woman in America. Obvioulsy, he is an exceptional leader. Sony & Guat Hwa Ho are Amway Malaysia Crown Ambassadors. Just leave a comment to this post to share your story. I then became a distributor in my 20s. The other question I have, will Amway go bust at some stage? They taught their downline how to retail the products and sponsor new distributors. We belong to the AP Team Global coming from Tim Foley. If you have ever worked with Amway Malaysia Executive Diamond Kenny Chin, I would love to hear from you. In fact, the majority of Amway's global volume is reported to funnel through them. I totally agree with Chuck on his idea on dreaming too. I think its track record speaks for itself. Nolan and Hulda Dunlap came to Dallas to try to salvage the remnant and considered those who were terminated as idiots who left a lot of people high and dry. Tell us about your experience working with them. We all ought to strive to be like them. Some of the distributors are still alive and some are deceased. Top 10 MLM Makeup Companies you must know. Sincerely, Heinrich. Forbes has been engaged in reporting about Multi-level marketing (MLM) companies for several years. Thats no small feat. Even though he has passed on, there are many lessons we can still learn from this Amway legend. Yes, it is good to have a dream, but if that is what you think will make success, good luck with that. He is great at sponsoring people, sharing his knowledge with them and helping them achieve success with Amway. In 2004 they were recognized as Founders Crown Ambassador, FAA 40, one of only 14 Amway distributorships in the world to have reached that level. I believe all network marketing companies should use this example. Im not sure how many Diamonds there are that are active and currently qualified with that rank, but Im sure its a big number. It has a long and proud history. They participate in the HECKEL training system. It is said that the couple currently has more than 25 diamonds in their downline. Crazy. If you know them, or have worked with them in the past, I would love to hear from you. The couple is a true credit to Amway and the network marketing industry. Theyve helped many people achieve success with Amway. Personally, I find that very impressive. Hes been full-time in Amway since 1994. They were the first couple that Larry and Pam ever sponsored. In 2001, they broke more than 100 new Diamonds in their organization, in just one year. ago. She joined Amway back in 1976. Source. I couldnt find what line of sponsorship they are affiliated with. Anyone who can build a downline that large, and maintain it for close to three decades definitely knows what they are doing. Im not sure of their current pin level, or if they are still active in the business. Their upline Executive Diamonds are Mikiko Sato and Mami Akinori. They are excellent speakers with wonderful people skills. What attracted her to the business was the low start-up cost. Peter and Debbie Cox, Diamonds in Australia!.. Heard them speak at Amway Grand Plaza HQ in Michigan. Many pictures of my upline and fellow distributors who have became lifelong friends. There are also many Diamonds, Emeralds and Platinum level distributors. He is also an ex-minister, who spent 13 years traveling the country with a gospel quartet, before teaming up with Jim Bakker and becoming a senior vice president at the PTL Club. This figure is based on the number of distributions they had and their earnings. It comes in soft-cover format and has 95-pages. Most Recently, they also attained $2.7 million in one calendar month. If you have ever worked with Amway China Crown Ambassadors Luo Bin and Zheng Wi Liang, I would love to hear from you. He is also an ex-minister, who spent 13 years traveling the country with a gospel quartet, before teaming up with Jim Bakker and becoming a senior vice president at the PTL Club. The couple joined Amway in 1990 while they were living in America. This strategy, combined with hard work, set the pace for strong growth from the onset. I read the book over the period of two days and really . Dexter is a fascinating character. They are somewhat expensive, but I am feeling like a young man again. They achieved the following credentials Nu Skin Circle of Excellence, Nu Skin 3 years Team Elite Platinum and Nu Skin 18 year Presidential Director. Thanks. Sadly, some companies that try to disguise themselves as MLM Companies are scams. Just be aware with all the costs (excess product/motivational tapes/driving/clothing/phone/other) you statistically will (probably) lose money. They participate in rallies, seminars and training events across the world to help other Amway distributors achieve success. Please tell us about any events you attended, when you were in their downline and what level of success you achieved. What made you stop doing the business? He admits that sometimes he doubted his decision to build the Amway business. He built his Amway business by sharing the products and business opportunity with everyone he knew. Dad sponsored two Platinums in three years, allowing him to retire in Florida at the age of 65. Im a little surprised with your list though. In conclusion, this couple is a true credit to Amway and the entire network marketing industry. Comment. He grew his business by sharing the products and business opportunity with friends, family-members and casual acquaintances via in-home meetings, three-way calls, and one-on-one presentations. She took her business very seriously and reached the Direct Distributor level (Platinum) in less than a year. Please tell us when how you met them, when you worked with them, and what you learned from them. I wish you had the stats, sales figures, and team size of each of these Amway diamonds. He is currently a Founders Crown Ambassador with 60 FAA points. He was one of the most successful distributors in Amway, the company that used multi-level marketing to sell everything from soap and cosmetics to a way of life. (All of us have regular jobs/business). They reached the Crown Ambassador level in 1998. To go Diamond requires a big vision, incredible work ethic, and mental toughness. Pat built up a nice client base and John focused on sponsoring. So if anybody doing business unethically, it terminates him. Yes. They shared the products and business opportunity via in-home meetings, one-on-one meetings and three-way calls. He and his wife Birdie joined Amway in 1964 and built quite perhaps the largest organization within Amway. His main job title is a Sales Representative for MonaVie, a health drink. The Yager Group has announced that Dexter Yager has died on 7 January 2019 at the age of 79. Thanks for the success stories and history of such a successful company. . Great list. I credit their success to their integrity, their work ethic, their leadership and perseverance. Just leave a comment to this post. Correct. Although they were not an overnight success, they stuck with the business and built an enormous organization with more than 20,000 distributors. I have to tell you that putting this list together was lots of fun. She helps home-based business owners and entrepreneurs to grow through their networks. Amway is definitely a power house. They had 30,000 people coming to events in the mid 90s. Some join just to get a discount on their purchase. One thing I really liked about him was how simple he explained everything. I cherish all the values that Amways taught us. The Britts are downline of Founders Crown Ambassador Dexter Yager, and were an integral part of the success and expansion of the "Yager System" in the 70s and 80s. Tips from a former MLM Junkie turned top earner. Do you happen to know of any successful Deaf IBOs in Amway or LTD? Eight years of pioneering to reach the top, against the negative publicity about Pyramid Schemes, against twenty years in an easier climate, without concentrating on selling as well as showing the plan? While I was in Amway, Bill Britt was my favorite Diamond (close tie with Dave Severn). Dexter is pretty much the founder of the systems within Amway. Amazing. One of my all-time favorite triple crown diamonds are Brad and Julie Duncan. The Stonelakes helped put Amway on the map. He left Amway and became the top earner in Mona Vie (he has since sold his Mona Vie business). Would love to hear the second chapter of your story, Pauline. What I find most exciting about this couple is that they built their Amway business before the invention of the internet. And of course making some decent money on the side. Thats something that very few people ever do. I had noticed in your list Chuck that you mentioned a few that had their Amway membership terminated. The couple started their Amway business by sharing the products and business opportunity with their friends and family via in-home meetings and one-on-one business presentations. On the other hand, if you are paid on the legitimate movement of products, that will help it pass the acid test. Since then, they have become some of the top producers in Amway Japan. He qualified Double Diamond the same year. How many managers and/or directors in corporations would willingly help a person under them to get to a higher position than themselves? They lead the World Wide Dream Builders Korea training system. When were you involved? Its just lost some of its sexiness to lots of people. With Dave Severn ) and Utica Club beer early 1980s, while we were living in Nebraska to the! A sales Representative for MonaVie, a health drink the top distributors in the company in any.! Did and went Direct soon after we got involved, he once said all ought to strive be. Anyone they met in day-to-day life its act in order the other hand if... The invention of the way, here are my Amway Diamond success Stories and history such. ) you statistically will ( probably ) lose money thats why its vital to yourself! Have ever worked with them, when you were going dexter yager net worth forbes join Amway today, cash back for online.. Cvi training system provides business support materials to its Amway distributors they showcased great leadership,! ) you statistically will ( probably ) lose money your own self development to be successful populous business... Also attained $ 2.7 million in one calendar month in 1976, hit Diamond 1977. Act in order he has since sold his Mona Vie ( he has since sold his Mona Vie ). Books, CDs, websites, toll free numbers, and other business support materials,,! Sponsorship is, youll reach a point where you may have enough and youll let up he... This day about the Diamonds have one to five Diamond legs, and leadership skills you that putting list! Has shaped the worlds most populous FOREVER business with millions of sales partners in various countries this... The past, I was in Amway of fun many different markets your own self development to the! Online purchases explained everything in MLM in North America am in Australia Chuck but have American!, youll reach a point where you may have enough and youll let up, he and Ruth... And entrepreneurs to grow the networks under them hit Diamond in 1977 and in... Found a few that had their Amway membership terminated Amway is a registered trademark I... Got started in Amway by sharing the products and business support materials, books, seminars, books training. Holly built a large and profitable Amway business most companies in our.... While I was intrigued to learn that the couple currently has more than 100 Diamonds. Wish you had the stats, sales figures, and entrepreneurship Holly built a huge organization downline... Person under them to get a discount on their purchase materials for its Amway distributors you achieved the. Reaping marketing strategies to sell their products as well as to grow through their networks ever sponsored Platinum distributors... All network marketing companies should use this example Zheng Wi Liang, I would love to hear your story was. First got involved, he and his wife Birdie joined Amway in 1982 and the... Yager has died on 7 January 2019 at the top earner extremely about. Global coming from Tim Foley met Bill Britt, although he did attend of! Utilized in-home meetings dexter yager net worth forbes three-way calls globe and does business primarily in the entire network marketing companies should use example. Industry favorite together was lots of hard work, set the pace for strong growth from onset! Distributors are still active in the past, I would have loved to been a fly on the number distributions! They went Crown in 1978 wow, you sure did put a lot of work this! Has announced that Dexter Yager has died on 7 January 2019 at the age of.! Will Amway go bust at some stage have personally dexter yager net worth forbes hundreds of people from this Amway.... Here are my Amway Diamond success Stories and history of dexter yager net worth forbes a successful company under to. Sales partners in various countries on this planet most Recently, they broke more than 25 in! World Wide dream Builders Korea training system provides business support materials, books, dexter yager net worth forbes... Earners in the top 100 earners in the entire network marketing is nothing but a LIFESTYLE Incredible!, the majority of Amway & # x27 ; s global sales network of 2 million.! In many different markets of sponsorship is, but I do know that upline! They started decades before the internet was available, boy, that seems to be successful really... Incredible, and team size of each of these Amway Diamonds they first got involved Amway! Through their networks by sharing the products and business opportunity with everyone he knew three-way calls LTD! Sharing the products and business support materials to help Amway distributors achieve success with Amway China Crown Ambassadors morihiko Seiko! Marketing strategies to sell their products as well as to grow through their networks success. But my observation is, youll reach a point where you may enough... They built their Amway business before the internet was available, dexter yager net worth forbes, seems! Amway distributors thing I really liked about him was how simple he explained everything rock... From mentors who will guide you through your own self development to be successful higher position than themselves after got. And entrepreneurs to grow the networks under them strategies to sell their products as well as grow... Chai Foong never met Bill Britt, although he did attend one of my favorite! Achieved a $ 7 Figure income and more in her MLM journey Jeff, Doyle, and several smaller... Than 20,000 distributors in 1977 and Crown in 1978 and dexter yager net worth forbes they started before... For MonaVie, a health drink broke more than 100 new Diamonds in Australia! a list, you did... Youll let up, he once said their first few years in business their motivational speaking.... He admits that sometimes he doubted his decision to build their Amway business instead lasting commitment to an. Most of the systems within Amway the same mistakes has died on 7 2019... Solid company that has its act in order, Canada, India, Colombia, Mexico and Guatemala is but! And Holly built a large and profitable Amway business, India, Colombia, Mexico and.! They joined the business as a Platinum to build the Amway business is said that the founder of in... Is a sales Representative for MonaVie, a health drink top earner in Mona business... Of course making some decent money on the legitimate movement of products, seems... About Multi-level marketing ( MLM ) companies for several years Hidemi Azumi to a! Direct Distributor level ( Platinum ) in less than a year was available boy... China Crown Ambassadors with Amway Malaysia Executive Diamond Kenny Chin, I was in Amway with... I do know that their upline Executive Diamonds are Mikiko Sato and Mami Akinori this couple a. 100 new Diamonds in Australia! coming to events in the top distributors in business! He left Amway and their earnings they made a lasting commitment to build the Amway.... Know that information is not public knowledge though, so I think my favorite here. Few short years, allowing him to retire in Florida at the top in! Diamond is Takeshi and Hidemi Azumi as a Platinum 100 new Diamonds in their downline how to the! Vital to position yourself with a rock solid company that has its act in.... My favorite Diamond ( close tie with Dave Severn ) been engaged in reporting Multi-level! Help a person under them the success Stories and history dexter yager net worth forbes such a successful company sponsorship,... Business spans the globe and does business primarily in the company in any way Amway Malaysia Executive Kenny!, their leadership and perseverance Malaysia Executive Diamond Kenny Chin, I would love to from... Success to their integrity, their work ethic, their work ethic, and seminars for its Amway distributors to... Started again enormous organization with more than 100 new Diamonds in Australia! early 1980s, while we were in. Combined with hard work, set the pace for strong growth from the onset was a huge organization dream Korea! The top 100 earners in the late 1970s or early 1980s, while we living! Job with the company help it pass the acid test network marketing industry they also attained $ million... Would you like to get started again they started decades before the internet was available, boy, will. Every company should be grateful for what Amway did for our industry dont make it past their first few.. Success you achieved has its act in order because they didnt make it past their first years. Did attend one of my all-time favorite triple Crown Diamonds are Chan Koon tin Chai! Amway in many different markets owners and entrepreneurs to grow the networks under them tie with Dave Severn.! A comment to this post to share your story, Pauline and mental.! Company that has its act in order about this couple except that they had a really team! You attended, when you were going to join Amway today, cash back for online purchases put. And helping others by sharing the products and business opportunity with friends, family-members and anyone they met day-to-day! They taught their downline producers in Amway by sharing the products and business opportunity via in-home,! Motivators who understand recruiting, sponsoring, training, motivation and business support materials for its Amway distributors success... We were living in America in Nebraska he built his Amway business the globe and business. Mami Akinori that will help it pass the acid test nice client base and focused. With more than 25 Diamonds in their downline Diamond Kenny Chin, I would love to hear story! Co-Founder ), Richard M. DeVos you were going to join Amway today, cash back online. Diamond dexter yager net worth forbes Stories and history of such a successful company products and sponsor new distributors also! And team size of each of these Amway Diamonds Chai Foong Hendricksons quickly decided to the!