MLM, What the heck?

I got a meeting request from a friend a few days ago, asking me to meet her up for coffee. Since we had not met each other for a long time, I decided to attend.

When we met, I was amazed at her transformation. The last time I met her, she was a girl who wore T shirt, Jeans and sneakers. Now, she looks like a executive, the standard 3 piece suit. A shirt, blazer, skirt and high heel shoes.

We sat down, ordered our drinks and talked about old time. Barely 10 mins into the conversation, she started asking me whether am I interested in a business deal.

I was surprised yet already half expected it. (Not the first time, wont be the last too)

Not trying to be rude, I act interested. I gave her the 'WoW' look and used the exciting tone in my voice. She was beaming with smile when she saw my expression.

I'm a damn good actor...

She then proceed to introduce me the company, her position in the company, the products of the company... All the standard opening fare with all the bells and whistles and fireworks.

And then, she took out her weapon. The paper and the pen.

I guess I don't have to talk about the rest. I believe most of the people who went through this knows what will happen next.

To cut the story short, after the presentation is finished, I asked for 3 things.

1.) Business Plan/Business Proposal
2.) Official Company Profile / Product or Service description
3.) Official Financial Statement

Her replies were so beautiful till I'm stupefied by it.

1.) There's no need for Business Plan or Business Proposal as the CEO fully knows the direction for the company. Business Plans or Business Proposal are for amateurs only...

2.) She has already shown me the Official Company Profile / Product or Service description when she showed me the printed Powerpoint slides.

3.) She says that the company Financial Statement cannot be released.

I was like, what the fuck? (Pardon me)

If I were an investor/member/partner, the company should have allowed access to these publications easily to us. Unless, I'm a consumer.

So people, if someone ask you whether are you interested in a business proposal, ask for these 3 items. Else, you are either a consumer, or just a freaking big carrot head.