We have to thank Jennifer ‘Jen’ Maxwell from Calary, Canada for this report on her visit to meet the ANN team.

MY FLY IN VISIT TO AAN

Hi AAN Members,

One question that came to mind after an intense three day visit to the AAN facility is this.

Why pursue a business education in college or university, when Chris Bell and the dynamic AAN family can give one an immediate, no frills, no holds barred, education in what makes this business so successful? I got just such an education.

A successful business must have the following ingredients:

1. Vision
2. The means to make that vision a reality

Chris Bell has the expertise, drive and vision to steer the company to heights most of us can’t even comprehend, and to put his vision into effect David Cheyne is one of the principal players at the table. The two men are closely connected, at times appearing to answer each others’ questions almost wordlessly. They have each others’ back. That may sound trite to you; nonetheless it’s true and it’s a beautiful thing to witness. 

The entire team is made up of experts and I don’t use that term loosely. Ted Walthers is a techno-genius with a gentle manner and disposition. An example of how closely he is related to the inner exchanges in the office: – Chris was walking me through the online Admin back office, showing me how to enter an appraisal, change status to sold or unsold, upload inventory pictures and make allocations to members active or inactive and so on, when he came across a tiny glitch, and by the time he said “Ted, did you hear that?” The response was “Try it now” and voila, it was fixed. 

The interaction and information going back and forth at lightning speed between everyone was like a different language, and although I had difficulty keeping up, they were all helpful in straightening me out, no matter how often I got turned around. Huge loads of intermeshing details that must be accurate for the whole to work correctly are in the final stages. They are right on the cusp, folks. 

From Dwane Jenkins unpacking an item of inventory, staging, photographing and then uploading it into a folder on their dedicated server, to Samantha Migneault and Laura Cheyne doing the accounting to satisfy the BCSC (British Columbia Securities Commission) legal requirements, the staff is multifaceted. 

James Rivers and Shane Harder do a great job in the marketing arena which has already resulted in many sales to the company as well as in membership growth. Advertising has been held back somewhat until launch to allow inventory to be allocated, but once AAN goes live, Shane has a team ready to flood Craigslist, Kijiji, eBay and UsedVancouver with around 150 ads per day. 

Appraising an item accurately is important in this business, and David, Dwane and Samantha have a ton of knowledge and experience in this area, while Chris is still top gun in most fields. Each item is appraised by at least 2 staff members to ensure the best possible results. Details have to be precise in listing an item as well. For example let’s say you have a Vintage Fridge and just enter Fridge, you could lose out big time, and this applies to books, tables, sofas and every other piece of inventory.

While I was there, Chris took out a record album and walked me through the process on how to find out its worth. They have a library of reference material (which Chris doesn’t seem to need), and he explained what to look for on the cover, the record and the label, then look it up in the reference book. What a jaw dropping eye-opener!

Don’t be throwing out those old albums, folks! Or if you do, make sure you let Chris or Dave know. This particular album was a Bob Dylan in very good condition, and the label and reference book told me it was worth $350. Now the great part about acquisitions is that at auction you can buy boxes of miscellaneous items like books, records or toys for $5, or even get them thrown in free when you purchase other lots.

Who wouldn’t pay $5 to make $350, or even $50? An example that Chris showed me, was a book dated 1847, purchased for $100 and in poor repair on the outside. When I queried the cost, he grinned and I knew it was time for another lesson! The 116 undamaged pictures in the book were worth between $25 to $250 or more each. The scope is unlimited in the acquisitions business model.

I saw tons and tons of collectables from many different eras and genres, and enough furniture for a large town of wall-to-wall homes. Things that are not in good order are either auctioned off or given to charity, so rest assured that inventory sold is in very good shape.

When the official launch takes place, this inventory that is now stacked high and wide in stores and kiosks, will be unpacked and displayed throughout the Mall. If you live in the area or within travelling distance, be there. Chris or David would love to show you around and answer questions.

The search for larger premises is still ongoing, and Chris has a meeting with a team of realtors early this week. His vision to have a turnkey location incorporates the following:

26’ High industrial storage racks 
A cleaning and maintenance section (so that if a tabletop is damaged it will be repaired in-house etc.)
Loading bays
AAN retail stores
A shipping department
Central podium-like staging area with a drop camera above and a digital & video stationary camera in front
Office space

If you think that everything I’ve told you encompasses the complete AAN business model, you would be happily mistaken. Chris has a scope of vision far exceeding the norm, is able to succinctly explain what he wants while David and the rest of the team make it happen. Numerous times Chris said that they have scalability of personnel and processes; an important formula for success now as well as for dynamic growth in the future.

Chris Bell is without doubt the go-to expert in this industry, with an undisputed reputation for integrity. His contacts are spread far and wide, and this is one of the reasons he knows where to buy, how much to pay, and when to walk away. A few of these contacts became joint venture partners when they were introduced to the AAN business model. That in a nutshell says it all.

During the three day visit I was able to spend one-on-one time with most of the team. They believe in Chris and AAN 100% and it shows in their tightly focused, can-do attitude, dedicated to making this company exceptional. The office environment appears relaxed, but there is no 9 to 5 here. Everyone works as many hours as it takes to get the job done and we, the members, couldn’t be in better hands.

The majority of my time well spent was with Chris Bell . Kind, patient, passionate, informative, businesslike, friendly and with a great sense of humour, his stature in my eyes grew every day. It is obvious that he is held in the highest esteem by everyone who comes into contact with him, with special emphasis on the diverse AAN team. He wholeheartedly reciprocates by giving unstintingly of himself.

Now, more than ever before, I know our funds are in safe hands, and I’ll go so far as to say, forget the stock market, forget forex trading, forget online HYIPs, MLMs, banks and savings accounts, and max out your membership funds in this company as soon as you can. Then sit back and reap the rewards, and do remember to tell everyone you know and love about this.

Many of you who know me well are aware that I don’t pull any punches in telling it like it is, so I want you to realize there was no looking through rose coloured glasses during my stay. AAN is solid and operates like a well oiled machine with scalable personnel and processes, under a blanket of respect, camaraderie and family.

It was an honour to be invited to Vancouver to learn the inner workings of AAN, and get to know everyone. I was touched by each one’s acceptance of me and my sometimes quirky attitude, and go so far as to hope I’ve made friends for life. Thank you David, Sam, Ted, Laura, Dwane, James, Shane and Chris M. Very warm and special thanks to Chris Bell for making this possible. I am truly blessed.

DO IT WHILE YOU CAN!!
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> One day a woman’s husband died, and on that clear, cold morning, in the
> warmth of their bedroom, the wife was struck with the pain of learning
> that sometimes there isn’t “anymore”.. No more hugs, no more special
> moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat, no more
> “just one minute.” Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used
> up and goes away, never to return before we can say good-bye, say love
> you.”
>
> So while we have it, it’s best we love it, care for it, fix it when it’s
> broken and heal it when it’s sick. This is true for marriage…..And old
> cars… And children with bad report cards, and dogs with bad hips, and
> aging parents and grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it,
> because we are worth it.
>
> Some things we keep — like a best friend who moved away or a
> sister-in-law after divorce. There are just some things that make us
> happy, no matter what.
>
> Life is important, like people we know who are special.. And so, we keep
> them close!
>
> I received this from someone who thought I was a ‘keeper’! Then I sent
> it to the people I think of in the same way… Now it’s your turn to
> send this to all those people who are “keepers” in your life, including
> the person who sent it, if you feel that way.  Suppose one morning you
> never wake up, do all your friends know you love them?
>
> I was thinking…I could die today, tomorrow or next week, and I
> wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that
> needed rekindling or three words needing to be said.
>
> Let every one of your friends know you love them. Even if you think they
> don’t love you back, you would be amazed at what those three little
> words and a smile can do.  And just in case I’m gone tomorrow.
>
> I LOVE YA!!!
>
> Live today to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised..
>

If you are considering your annual flu injection, to get you through the winter and the associated potential influenza risk period, then click on the below link, before doing so.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/03/WHO-Admits-to-Releasing-Pandemic-Virus-into-Population-via-MockUp-Vaccines.aspx

Our thanks go to Lesley for spotting this information.

We are taking the Miracle Mineral Supplement (MMS) [See post on Health button] and supplements to fortify our immune system, as our  defense against the Flu.

We report following a visit to Linköping, Southern Sweden where we met Asle Frydenlund the Founder and CEO of Quatro-MPN Limited, Leif Berndtsson, one of his Co-Directors and members of the Quatro team.

After a long journey via Amsterdam, the writer was collected in the QUATRO Saab by Asle and deposited in his Hotel on one side of the main square. This much used open space is overlooked by a stunning Church/Cathedral, with the typical green oxidized – ‘Patina’ – copper roof, like a green Nordic sword piercing the pale blue autumnal sky. Sweden has a healthy copper mining and refining industry, to the extent that some buildings have the luxury, from a Quantity Surveyor’s stand point – where the writer comes from – of copper rainwater pipes and guttering, unheard of in the UK since the cost would be prohibitive, but they offer a pale green charm and quality to the buildings.

The offices are situated 150 meters down a side road off the square, on the first floor of the building in which they are housed. The front door opens and the Quatro carpet, which, figuratively speaking, hits you in the face, due to the combination of the bold colour that have been used in its manufacture. The carpet leads past the reception office with its two occupants and continues into an open training/conference area, reminiscent of a modern school classroom , but  complete with displays and impressive audio and visual technology.

Individual offices surround this space including the Directors offices with their floor to ceiling glazed screens overlooking the training /conference area so that they can keep a watching eye on matters and the team can see the Director’s efforts also. The writer was ushered into Asle’s office – a simply furnished one, like many Scandinavian work stations – and invited to set up camp on his conference table – the brainstorming continued………

We say continued…..  because it started with the meeting in Manchester, continued during the interim period and now after much hard work it was time to pull all the threads together, to, we believe, project Quatro to the next level and beyond.

After our initial drive to bring key members into the Quatro opportunity, we have been critical  and vociferous concerning the many changes that have taken place in recent weeks/months. All our readers will have noticed is a lukewarm support of the Quatro opportunity. Let us say at this point we have total, but total support of the destination to which  Quatro is taking us, but we just did not like the route, or quite frankly, the fare.

We owe it to TeamTHEMCO members, to engaged with any transaction we have invested in and to offer input where we see the need. If we do not, then we have no right to be critical.  Consequently we joined the Viking  ’Long Boat’ crew and stuck our oar in.

First up was the execution of NCND ( Non Circumvention Non Disclosure ) Agreements so that we could both speak freely and disclose sensitive information, if this was called for during our discussions.

Plans have been made and agreements entered into, that we believe will put a smile, no,  ear splitting grin, on the faces of TeamTHEMCO members and Quatro members alike and a hell of a spring in their step.

We apologise for not being able to say more at this stage but ’something’ will be very discreetly rolled out over the next few weeks, that will answer all those doubts and prays. There will be a modest cost, off course, but this is designed to be returnable with interest for a little bit of effort on your part, helped by a big bit of effort from us.

We would like to thank all those TeamTHEMCO members, you know who you are – this is not an Oscar speech, from many countries, who have been collaborating with us in making our contribution to this venture a reality, and for the support that they will continue to give.

Readers may say ” so what was all that about” we say watch this space and prepare your team leaders for a happening, to take place soon. That is what we will be doing.

The TeamTHEMCO ‘747′ Pledge is alive and well, nawgh!!! kicking and that’s the buzz this beautiful Autumn day.

Danish Translation: thanks to Ianke & Gerd of Lady Wizards fame.

”Breaking news” – Vikinger og Angel Saksere begraver stridsøksen – omsider.

12. september 2009

Her er vor rapport efter et besøg i Linköping, beliggende i det sydlige Sverige, hvor vi mødtes med Asle Frydenlund, grundlæggeren og direktøren for Quatro-MPN Limited, en af hans meddirektører Leif Berndtsson og andre medlemmer af Quatro teamet.
Efter en lang rejse via Amsterdam, blev forfatteren samlet op i en QUATRO Saab af Asle og afleveret på hotellet som lå på den ene side af den centrale plads. Denne meget anvendte åbne plads bliver overvåget af en fantastisk kirke / Katedral, med de typiske grønne oxiderede “Patina” kobbertage, der som et grønt nordisk sværd gennemborede den lyseblå efterårs himmel. Sverige har både kobberminer og en kobberforædlings industri, og det betyder at nogle bygninger har en luksus i en udstrækning, hvor selv nedløbsrør og tagrender er af kobber, der fra en kvantitetsmæssig inspektion – (Quantity Surveyor) som er forfatterens baggrund – ville være uhørt i Storbritannien, da omkostningerne ville være uoverkommelige. Men de tilfører en bleg-grøn charme og kvalitet til bygningerne.
Kontoret ligger på første sal i en bygning 150 meter nede ad en sidevej til pladsen. Hoveddøren åbnes, og rent billedligt talt, rammer Quatro tæppet dig i ansigtet på grund af kombinationen af de dristige farver i designet. Gulvtæppet fører forbi receptionen med sine to beskæftigede, og fortsætter ind i et åbent uddannelse/konference område, der minder om et moderne klasseværelse på en skole, med skærme og et imponerende teknisk lyd/visuelt udstyr.

De enkelte kontorer omkranser dette rum, direktørernes kontorer har glasvægge fra gulv til loft og udsigt til uddannelse/konference området, således at de kan holde sig løbende orienteret med hvad der sker, og så teamet også kan få et indblik i direktørernes indsats. Forfatteren blev ført ind på Asle’s kontor – et enkelt møbleret rum, i lighed med mange skandinaviske arbejdspladser – og blev opfordret til at slå lejr ved hans konference bord – og ’brainstormen’ fortsatte … … …
Vi siger fortsatte … .. fordi det begyndte med mødet i Manchester, fortsatte i den mellemliggende periode, og nu efter meget hårdt arbejde, var det tid at samle alle trådene, som vi tror på vil føre Quatro projektet til det næste niveau og videre derfra fremover.

Siden vores oprindelige tilskyndelse til at introducere nøglepersoner til Quatro’s investerings muligheder, har vi udtalt os kritisk om de mange ændringer, der har fundet sted i de seneste uger/ måneder. Alle vore læsere vil have bemærket, at vores støtte til mulighederne i Quatro kun har været lunkne. Man kan sige, at vi indtil nu har haft total og jeg mener total tiltro og støtte til den destination som Quatro vil føre os til, vi syntes bare ikke om måden vi blev dirigeret på, eller om billetprisen rent ud sagt.

Vi skylder de TeamTHEMCO medlemmer, der altid engagerer sig i enhver forretning vi involverer os i, at komme med bemærkninger, når vi finder det nødvendigt. Hvis vi ikke gjorde det, havde vi heller ingen ret til at kritisere. Som konsekvens heraf forenede vi os med Viking ”Lang bådens” besætning og stak vore årer i vandet.

Vi indledte mødet med at underskrive en NCND erklæring (Non Circumvention Non Disclosure), så vi begge kunne tale frit, også hvis følsom information måtte inddrages under diskussionerne.

Planerne er blevet lagt og aftaler er indgået til, noget vi tror vil føre til et smil, eller rettere….. et kæmpestort grin der når op til begge ører, på både TeamTHEMCO og øvrige Quatro medlemmers ansigter og vil medføre et kvantespring i indtægtspotentialet.

Vi beklager, at vi ikke kan sige mere på nuværende tidspunkt, men “noget” vil meget diskret rulle af stabelen i løbet af de næste par uger, som vil være svaret på alles usikkerhed og bønner. Der vil selvfølgelig være en beskeden omkostning, men den er designet til at kunne tilbagebetales med renter med en meget lille indsats fra din side godt hjulpet af en stor indsats fra vores side.

Vi vil gerne takke alle TeamTHEMCO medlemmer fra mange lande, som har samarbejdet med os for at gøre vores bidrag til dette projekt til en realitet. Også tak for den støtte I fortsat vil give projektet – I ved selv hvem I er – så dette bliver ikke nogen ”Oscar” tale.

Til læsere der tænker “nå, hvad handlede alt dette egentlig om” kan vi blot sige, hold øje med denne blog og forbered dine team-ledere på, at noget meget snart vil finde sted.
TeamTHEMCO’s ”TEAM747 Pledge” har det både godt og er levende, NEJ!!!! Den er sprællevende og dette er vor ”Buzz” (Biens summen når den søger efter nektar) denne smukke efterårsdag.