I love being an MLMer!

I enjoy doing what I do to build my wealth.

I enjoy sharing about FitLine, over a cup of coffee/tea (although I drink neither. I am a plain water person :) ) or over meals.

Nothing formal initially. Casual sharing on why I do FitLine and how it has helped me, health wise and for building for wealth. Comfortably seated in the neighbourhood cafe.

I shudder the thought of having a traditional brick and mortar business. Sitting in a shop/office and waiting for clients/customers to come. I enjoy moving around, exploring new places, new food and meeting people from different industries.

That's why when people share with me that they hate moving around, I would think that it equates to enjoying the comfort zone. It's only when you move around, meet different people, then you realise there is a bigger world out there.

Wow. I love my life!

Good income in MLM

Recently someone shared with me that the person knows of another person who earns good money. The person has been involved in a MLM company for a few years and earning a very good 5 figure, almost 6 figure income monthly.

I honestly feel happy each time I meet a MLMer, be it from FitLine or another company. Why? To show that MLM is a credible industry, and more professionals are joining and making good income.

There a few bad apples in the industry and these are the ones who paint MLM as another ponzi scheme or pyramid scheme or quick rich scheme or whatever scheme you want to name it.

Like it or not, word of mouth marketing is the MOST powerful and effective form of marketing. Thus, MLM is here to stay. More so when more people have chosen to work from home.

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My art - my doodle

I was invited to attend an event held at a 5 star hotel recently. The founder of an American MLM company was here in Malaysia for the first time, and the person who invited me, P, claimed lots of good things about it.

Being curious and wanting to validate the claims, I attended the event.

The event was supposed to start at 730pm, but as usual, Malaysian time, it only started at 815pm. (But the room, was packed to the brim. My guess - easily 600 pax?)

Speeches first by the key people. And the moment I was waiting for arrived, ie the founder spoke. He went on and on about the product, and spoke WITHOUT any visual aids. I found it very strange that this was the first time I attended an event without any visual aids. Some technical terms were lost.

And yours truly got bored and began doodling.

And my neighbour (whom I think is chinese speaking) also got bored and took interest in my doodling! (he even wore his glasses each time he wanted to sneek peak at my drawings)

I left before the event ended. A 5 year old MLM company doesnt really excite me.

Being different, like doing MLM

Ever since I lost my weight early last year, I have resigned to the fact that I actually enjoy exercising, especially in the outdoors. I really enjoy the greeneries, chirping of the birds, humming of the insects and of course, being away from the concrete jungle.

Yesterday, instead of my usual brisk walk/jungle trekking, I cycled instead. And that's the thing about Malaysians/Asians in general. If you are doing something uncommon, people stare. Stare at what? For being different? I have no idea.

And mind you, in my 45 minutes of cycling, I got a few stares. Cars actually slowed down, overtook me and turned around to see me.

I was just cycling, donned in my helmet.

Same like in MLM. Since my background is in Finance, many, especially the baby boomers' generation cant understand why I didnt pursue a career in Finance.

Why not work to the top, be a Financial Controller and earn a comfortable and juicy paycheck of 5 figure a month? Why, instead, want to do sales (ie MLM), attend countless seminars and always subject to rejection?

My answer? Because I know what is the result that I will get, when I have sown my seeds of success, much faster than in the corporate world. Anymore arguments on that, I just move on. No point wasting my time and energy on people who dont matter to me.

Quick Rich Scheme

Recently met up with someone, L who is into an MLM which ventures into food & beverage which uses the binary system.

During the sharing, L was very enthusiastic. L showed me the income statements for the past 7 months, all showing 5 figures amount. Very impressive indeed.

When L shared with me the marketing plan, I didnt doubt at all that L wasnt earning 5 figures. After all, L works hard to share about the plan and L is playing the numbers game. And with L's enthusiasm and contacts, 5 figures is chicken feed to L.

My question in my mind for L is, why did L chose a company which is obviously short term gain (skim cepat kaya/quick rich scheme) ? Why not carefully choose a company and settle with one and work at it, to have consistent and long term income?

Upon inquiry, L has been into more than 20 MLM companies. Perhaps L did try but L's patience wore thin.

I honestly think that such company and system will not last more than 3 years. Why? Because you have to keep on patronizing the F&B outlets every month to utilize the coupons (part of the marketing plan). I for one, prefer variety in my food. What next for L? Company B?

MLM is definitely a good way to make money. But my belief is, choose a company that has minimum monthly good quality consumable products (for repeat sales) and a company that has strong fundamentals.

To me, FitLine is the ONE.

Timing...

I attended a half day seminar a few days ago. In that span of a few hours, my phone kept on ringing and smses kept on coming in non stop!

Hmm...why is it always that when you are busy that the phone rings non stop???

Anyway, as usual, wherever I am, I network, pass my namecards around. And as usual, I get the look and question "Is this Direct Selling?". I will always calmly and coolly say, "Yes". And I will keep our conversations going, without touching on MLM unless prompted.

Well, MLM is here to stay, FitLine is here to stay. Some folks accept MLM, some folks dont. Whatever. Cant please the whole wide world.

To disgress a little, I am very very excited about April next year. WOW!

What are your plans?

Met up with an acquaintance a few days ago, having not met for almost a year.

She is very accomplished in her career, very dedicated and passionate about it. Now, she's semi retired.

Since we hadnt seen each other for quite sometime, she was busy updating me on her work and family. I enjoyed listening to her stories, no doubt.

Then, came the bummer. She asked, "So, what are your plans for your future?"

Why do everyone thinks that MLMer has no future? That we are just drifiting day by day? No inklings on what we want???

I told her proudly and matter-of-fact: I would like to retire young and financially free and travel the world. (Of course, doing a charitable, long term and sustainable project is part of the plan) And I shared with her what a typical day for me is like.

She kept quiet. And changed topic.

I guess I should give her a benefit of doubt. Many people are ignorant on how MLM works. How networks, when built large and extensive pays handsomely.

It's My Economy

I met someone the other day at a seminar for nutrition. Naturally, as a networker, we exchanged contacts.

A few days ago, he called me and asked how's business. I said, it's good and getting better everyday.

He begs to differ. He thinks that MLM industry is too saturated and cant be done. He has tried the grandfather of MLM, *way, and a few others, and he didnt succeed. Thus, MLM is not workable.

And he asked me what I thought of nutrition, and what's the business potential in it. Of course, I shared about 'The Next Trillion' and how wellness is the next BIG industry.

ok. This guy got motivated for awhile. Seemed excited.

Later today, I bumped into him. Again, he asked me, how's business? MLM cant do one. he said. Economy is bad, everyone has no money to buy supplements.

Confidently I told him. Yes, everyone says that the economy is bad. But that's everyone. I'm not going to fall in that category. It's MY economy. I determine what MY economy will be. not him. not everyone. ME.

As for market being saturated, how can that be? the market is big enough for all. and with so many MLM companies around, only the best, or the top companies will survive. i have always viewed that competition is healthy, because it is consumer driven. and the consumer will determine what stays and what leaves.

So guys, it's always YOUR economy. Not the government's economy. YOU make things work.

If you dont know which economy you belong to, join me at PM-International AG.

FitLine Singapore here I come!

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That's ME!

I was in Singapore last week. I often tell my friends that Singapore is going to be my second home. Been going there so often, almost every month.

This time round, I was there to attend a series of seminar conducted by T Harv Eker. Of course, since I was there, I took the opportunity to meet up with prospects to share about FitLine. Thus, went a few days earlier before the start of the seminar.

I honestly think that Singapore is a good market for MLM. (We opened our Singapore office in October 2008) Yes, everyone says that there are so many MLM there, too much competition. However, I think this is a good thing. Why? Only when there is competition, the best will stand out and the inferior products will be weeded out.

Everyone thinks that the health market is saturated. There are so many MLMs, wellness centres, gyms...But the fact is, it is enough for all. It is predicted that the wellness industry will be a USD1 trillion industry in the US alone in year 2010. and that is US alone? what about Asia? where 2/3 of the world population resides? that's why I think, there is enough market share for all, to benefit and ride along the wave.

So if you are looking for a MLM company to join, or looking for a second source of income, or just passive income, do consider PM International. Why?

1. It's very established and yet very under exposed in Asia. Thus, lots of POTENTIAL.

2. High quality and very UNIQUE products from GERMANY

3. The products taste GREAT

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Business Opportunity for YOU

I was looking forward to today's appointment. I hadnt been able to do prospecting ever since the start of CNY as my grandma passed on.

So, looked forward to the adrenaline rush.

This prospect is the marketing executive for a group of schools, ranging from kindergarten to tertiary. I didnt have the intention to do B2B with the school as, based on past experience, they turned out to be futile.

My objective was to pursuade the marketing executive to consume the products and perhaps do the business. It turned out that, instead of prospecting the marketing exec, I was being prospected! (I ended up buying a book written by the founder) Haha. The marketing exec and all the other staff there are consuming another line of MLM products, as the founder of the group is an active builder in that MLM company.

So, the marketing exec, cant consume any other brands for obvious reasons. But I do pity this person - 15-20 kg overweight, bad breath and dull complexion. How do you actually perform your sales job if you dont look good ? full of life and vigor? ready to take on the world? I dont deny that this person is good at what she does. but like it or not, physique, looking radiant, do play an important role to grooming and impression.

Anyway, I knew I was getting a 'no' out of this prospect. So I focused on building a relationship instead. I have made up my mind, whatever situation I'm into, I shall make the best out of it.

I was also pretty excited to read the book. It's a memoir of the founder's MLM journey to success. The founder is currently a multi-millionaire.

I finished the book in less than 2 hours. And I felt great reading it? Why? Cos his value and vision echoes mine. I'm doing exactly what he shares. And I know, only a matter of time, I will achieve my financial freedom, thus my desired lifestyle, and being able to serve others.

Join me. You dont have to be in a rut. You dont have to be stuck 8 hours a day, doing something you dont like. You dont have to take your family to yearly vacations to Melaka, instead of overseas. You too, can have your desired lifestyle.