Individual network marketers are empowered. Empowerment develops through the
independent business aspect of network marketing. Empowerment allows for increased task
motivation and develops a positive orientation for one’s downline (Bowditch et al., 2008).
Young Living Essential Oils provides the products, administrative and product support. The
rest of the business endeavor is up to the individual network marketer. The network marketer
desires the downline to succeed and provides guidance and mentorship to the empowered