As a business leader, Manny Pascual has the knack for defying conventions and being the first in taking paths that are less traveled. The 46-year-old network marketing expert has pioneered in offering a one-stop-shop super app and in bundling franchising into his Unified Products and Services app.
His is an entrepreneurial journey that has been driven by his love and commitment to his family. Pascual has the innate passion to innovate and create opportunities that are ahead of the times. His brainchild, the Unified super app is a testament to that. More interestingly, his network marketing profile has an inspiring story to tell.
Just like most successful businessmen in the country, Pascual had humble beginnings. He was born not with a silver spoon in his mouth but with glimmering support and guidance from his hardworking parents. He was one of eight kids in a typically big Filipino family that had struggled to make ends meet.
From his parents’ determination, Pascual was able to earn his BS Accountancy degree from the Philippine School of Business Administration. After college, he signed up for a typical 8-to-5 job, wherein he thrived to impress his bosses with the aspiration to climb up from the ranks and obtain better pay rates every 15th and 30th of the month.
Taking franchising into the app
Determined to make a difference and help fellow Filipinos, Pascual has turned his Unified super app into a business platform for other entrepreneurs. The app offers products at wholesale prices to the benefit of the struggling consumers. At the same time, it facilitates franchising to serve enterprising Filipinos who need a steady income source.
By signing up for a premium account, a Unified super app user can refer as many friends or relatives to become app users and open the door to a perpetual income flow. Premium members get a sharelink that can be used for referring other users. Residual income is generated each time a ‘downline’ member makes any transaction in the super app. The principle of network marketing applies and the continuity of income generation is ensured.
“Through this business model, I am somehow helping other people live better lives. My goal is to help more of our fellowmen earn better income so they can provide for the needs of their own families. We all agree that we work hard for our loved ones. What we offer is an opportunity for everyone to obtain the same fulfillment as I have,” Pascual asserts.
What’s next?
Pascual is confident that Unified Products and Services will live its purpose to continue helping in nation-building and improving lives. He is starting to look into offshore expansion, initially targeting areas in the Southeast Asian region and into more countries.
He intends to spend several more years at the helm. Pascual aims to take early retirement by the time he gets 55 so he can enjoy more time with his wife and two kids—now 21 and 16.
“Money is not everything for me. Just like my parents, I always remind my children to carry on with what they want and love to do. But they have to make sure every endeavor is legal, moral, and ethical. I am looking forward to spending more joyrides with my wife soon. And I wish more Filipino families can also win in life and enjoy better lives,” he concludes.
