I accompanied my second son for his medical check-up today.  We took the MRT (train) to our destination (Singapore General Hospital). A small incident happened in our view.

A man about 30 yrs of age was standing with his back facing the entrance.  A middle age lady was standing facing him.  When the train arrived at one of the stations, the lady suddenly barged out; pushing the man without any signs indicating that she will be alighting.  There were some exchanges of words between them.  I came to understand that the man was telling the lady that if she want to go out, excused herself so that he will give her way.  Apparently the lady replied that in the first place he should not be standing and blocking the entrance.  That’s sparked the feel of unhappiness to both parties.  However, when the door closed, arguments immediately stopped and the situation back to norm.

In Network Marketing business, distributors prospect, recruit, share with people almost daily about the business.  Depending on the needs, those who agrees, will join as either a distributor or a consumer.  However, they may not be a "Yes man" forever, except to those who has the desire to succeed; and to those who are labelled prosumers.

In Network Marketing business, it will be a norm to see people come and go.  I’ve experienced it myself, where my downlines who was very active for 3 months, suddenly went missing without a trace. There was no indications or signs that he was giving up the business. But thing happened!

Back to the incident in the train, if the man just ignored the lady whom furthermore was a stranger to him, unnecessary scene may not happened and no feelings will be hurt.

Personally I feel that the master of handling situation the right way when problem arises should be observed and applied on a case by case basis.  It’s one of the important aspects in handling people especially strangers.  These skills are a must in Network Marketing business as it’s all about people business.

Jai

I felt a little bit annoyed and frustrated during the last day of my training.  Luckily all the trainees were understanding and patient.  While the training syllabus were effectively delivered, the computer system failed miserably.  The software was not completely installed and as such some features were not shown to them.  However, I managed to use alternative methods by going back to the old days by using a marker and whiteboard.  It brighten-up my days again.

Network Marketing is a good business if it is done the right way.  It is always back-up by a System that promises to achieve success if it is ‘piously’ duplicated and executed.  In other words, without a good system, the distributor might not succeed in the business.  System is a blueprint on how to do Network Marketing business.  It’s the software! To Network Marketers, System plays an important role in developing their business.

Now, do you see the similarity between my Training and the Network Marketing Business?

It’s all about SYSTEM!  If systems failed, how good you execute your tasks, 50% of your effort is already gone!

Currently, there are many systems available in the market; be it being delivered physically or through the Internet.  The question is, can these chosen system guaranteed success if it is executed the right way?  Some may argue that we should differentiate a computer and NM systems as both are not the same.  That is up to you to think about it, and since we are coming to an end of 2008, it’s good that we review what we’ve done so far.

Systems is an innovation by men, it’s not created by them.  They are mend to be broken and reviewed.  If a new system is found and tested it works, why not we check them out!

See you at the top!

Jailani@pactrex.com

On Sunday, 14 Dec, I went out for a date with my wife – I meant we went out without the kids around us.  I’m actually taking time-off away from my MLM business.  We went to the Central areas taking a stroll from Raffles Place to Clark Quay then to Raffles City.  We visited The Central, a new shopping complex next to the Singapore River aka Clark Quay.

I pampered myself with a new Motorola Bluetooth stereo head phone.  It didn’t cost me much as I actually received a $100 vouchers from Starhub.  Apart from the head phone, I also bought a 2GB memory stick micro card for my hand phone just to maximise the voucher.  In the end I had to top up $19 for both items.  We went in from one shop to another browsing the products on displayed.  I also purchased a black blazer which cost me about $45.  We went from the top to the ground floor of the Central.  We noticed that there was less human traffic on the upper floor than those on the ground and 2nd floor.  The eating places occupied half of the building.  We left the Central to Raffles City where my wife bought for herself some materials for her scrapbook hobbies.

Now, lets go back to the situation at the Central. When I looked at it, deep in my heart I knew how the owner felt.  They have to pay rental for the shop, salary for the employees, and stock up the whole shop with products just to lure and attract walk in customers.  How about advertising fees, etc.  If they do not have other sources of income apart from retailing, then the future will look bleak and uncertain.  The ongoing financial crisis also play an impact to this small biz owners.

Contrary to MLM biz, distributors do not have to rent a shop, pay salary to employees nor stocking up goods.  Our shop is actually a handy briefcase where we keep all the necessary documents, portfolios and some core feature products that portray the direct selling company.  Even the advertising and events were done by the company to support the distributors.  What’s the cost of investing? Not even the salary of one employee.  Does the current financial situation impact the business? No definite answer to it.

MLM biz is something that could give a person an opportunity that can change life.  Whether it will succeed or otherwise, it totally depends on the effort by the distributor.  One of the considerations in doing the biz, is to have a long-term mindset.  Another to consider is to look out for alternatives ways and methods on how to help people in the biz, I mean getting people to know your products, services.  Build an empire!

Jailani

Yesterday, I really have a good time with my family.  All the 6 of us visited the BottleTree Adventures and Natures Park at Yishun to see what the hell is it, what’s facilities they provide for visitors.  What a surprise!

Not only they have pond for us to take a stroll in a paid…., they have a fish pond catering adults(those who love to fish) and children too.  They have a seafood restaurant, a paint balls adventures park, a sports climbing wall, a bumper car ride, not forgetting a park!  Btw, they get their name from this tree!