Bruce and Priscilla Golding are self employed in the signage industry in Botswana and have been building their Amway business part time since January 2006. 

“What attracted us to this business was that it presented opportunities of exponential growth as well as unlimited income potential, if we were prepared to put in the effort. The journey to this point has taken a little longer than anticipated, but it has taught us the power of perseverance,” say the Gabarone-based Goldings.

“The ever-growing additional income has enabled us to spread our investments and ensured that not all our eggs are in one basket. It has also given us the chance to develop life options in the form of travel and the privilege of being able to offer our children a world- class education.

“What makes this such an ingenious business model is the teamwork involved. Any success in our business can only be attributed to the transparency, credibility, diligence and integrity of each and every team member and Amway employee, coupled with the support of our special sons Brenton (10) and Tyron (8).

“This business has brought about an element of security for our future and we look forward to helping other people realize their dreams and achieve their goals.”

At the time that Barakanye Ontiretse was introduced to Amway in 2006 she was holding down two jobs, as an accountant and part-time lecturer at the University of Botswana.

She says that it soon dawned on her that these jobs would not provide her with the lifestyle that she was seeking. Her new Amway business venture presented her with “an opportunity of a lifetime”.

She knew it had the potential to provide her with the financial and time freedom and personal development opportunities she was seeking.

She believes that through Amway she will be able to touch a lot of lives and sees no alternative to it as a business model for success and prosperity.

Building their Amway business together has enhanced the lives of Botswana’s Doreen and Mmetla Masire in many ways.

“As we get to spend time together, our relationship has become closer and we’re more understanding. We have also met people from different backgrounds who have enriched our lives tremendously,” says obstetrician and gynaecologist, Doreen.

Both she and Mmetla, an electrical and electronics engineer, work full-time in their respective professions in Gaborone and build their Amway business part time.

“In May 2006, a colleague, who has since become a great friend and mentor, suggested Amway as an opportunity that would allow me to spend more time with my family. My husband joined me a year later, having seen my determination and commitment and that the system really works,” says Doreen.

The Masires attribute their success as an Independent Business Owner to “consistent commitment, even when things are not going so well and great support from our 11-year-old twin sons, Ame and Tumo and our team mates.

“This is a truly amazing opportunity, open to anyone, regardless of background, provided they are willing to work and learn.

“The most compelling reason for us to build this business is to overcome our time bankruptcy. We would like to replace both our full-time incomes in the next two years to allow us to do the things that matter, like spend more time with friends and family, as well as do meaningful work,” say the Masires.