During our recent visit to the Jagalchi Fish Market in Busan, South Korea, my partners and I from Mansmith and Fielders Inc. encountered a remarkable stall, manned by a vibrant and friendly 30-year-old man (let’s call him Mr. H). Let me share the story of how he showcased exceptional selling skills that set him apart from other stall owners. As […]

Ramonito “Monching” Tampos is the President and Managing Director of Merck Inc., a German science and technology company operating in the Philippines. He started work while in high school as a janitor of Radiowealth Finance for six months in Cebu. His first stint in the pharmaceutical industry was as a casual medical representative of a local pharma company, moved to […]

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Q1 Question to Max VP for Asia Joey Sarmiento: Using layman’s terms, what is pyramiding and what’s the main difference between legitimate multilevel marketing (MLM) and pyramiding? Answer: Network marketing or MLM is a legitimate mode of business wherein products are sold via person to person selling instead of the traditional way of selling from a fixed retail location; the objective is to sell products […]

Imagine diving into the intricate world of business models, where every term from “value proposition” to “value architecture” plays a critical role in shaping how businesses create, deliver and capture value. In this article, we will explore 50 essential business model terms that form the backbone of modern entrepreneurship and management. These terms are not just jargon but foundational ideas […]

A family-owned bakery struggled to compete with larger chains in their city. Instead of investing in costly advertisements, they decided to leverage the power of community and word-of-mouth. They started a “Pay It Forward” campaign, where customers could pre-purchase a loaf of bread or a pastry for someone in need. The bakery shared these acts of kindness on their social […]

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