Bridget Read (on multilevel marketing)
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
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The Rise and Regulation of MLMs
This chapter explores the history and growth of multilevel marketing (MLM) companies, with a focus on Amway and its recruiting strategies, revealing how product sales took a backseat to recruitment. It highlights the challenges faced by MLM participants, including social pressures and financial implications, as well as the evolving regulatory landscape involving pyramid schemes. The narrative further examines the political influences and legal complexities surrounding MLM operations and the inherent risks involved in such business models.
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