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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Little Bosses Everywhere

How the Pyramid Scheme Shaped America

Book • 2025

Bridget Read's "Little Bosses Everywhere" delves into the history of pyramid schemes in America, revealing their insidious impact on society.

The book traces the evolution of multi-level marketing (MLM) from its origins in the mid-20th century to its current online presence.

Read exposes the manipulative tactics employed by MLM companies, highlighting their exploitation of individuals' financial vulnerabilities and aspirations.

The narrative explores the intersection of MLM with various social and political trends, demonstrating how these schemes have shaped American culture and economy.

Ultimately, the book serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked capitalism and the enduring allure of get-rich-quick schemes.

Mentioned by

Jathan Sadowski

Elizabeth Craft

Roberta Blevins

Andrew Limbaugh

Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by

Adam Conover

as a fascinating book about multi-level marketing schemes in America and pyramid schemes.

Everything in America is a Pyramid Scheme Now with Bridget Read

Mentioned by

Chuck Marohn

as a book about how pyramid schemes shaped America.

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Mentioned by

Brace Belden

as

Bridget Read

's book about pyramid schemes in America.

Episode 456: Multilevel Marketing Madness

Mentioned by

Jathan Sadowski

as being about how pyramid schemes shaped America.

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Mentioned by

David Dayen

as a terrific little book about how pyramid schemes shaped America.

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Mentioned by

Ravi Gupta

as Bridget Reed's book about multi-level marketing schemes.

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Mentioned on the podcast Hysteria, about how pyramid schemes took over America.

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Mentioned by

Dax Shepard

as the guest’s new book that discusses multi-level marketing and pyramid schemes in America.

Bridget Read (on multilevel marketing)

Recommended by

Moira Donegan

as a history of MLM in the U.S. that unlocks ambition, gender, and money.

Episode 81: MLM Nation with Bridget Read

Mentioned by

Sarah Hagi

as a book that lays out how sales wasn't always synonymous with American values.

Multi-Level Marketing: Your Product is You | 162

Mentioned by

Elizabeth Craft

as the book she is currently reading.

Ep. 538: Set a Tripwire, Decide If You Need the Storage Unit & Do You Use that Gizmo?

Mentioned by

Roberta Blevins

as a new book exploring the history of pyramid schemes and their impact on America.

Episode 296 : Little Bosses Everywhere

Mentioned by

Andrew Limbaugh

as a book that digs into the history of MLMs and MLM culture.

'Little Bosses Everywhere' looks into the Wild West of multilevel marketing

Mentioned by

Alix Dunn

as a book on the history of MLM authored by

Bridget Read

.

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Mentioned by

Alix Dunn

in reference to a conversation with Bridget Reed about multi-level marketing.

Gotcha! ScamGPT w/ Lana Swartz & Alice Marwick

Mentioned by

Mina Kim

as a new book that looks into the allure of the MLM model and its impact.

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