Money Talks: Selling The American Dream
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The Dark Side of Multi-Level Marketing
This chapter unveils the deceptive dynamics of multi-level marketing (MLM) businesses, focusing on their recruitment-heavy model that leads to financial losses for many participants. It shares a personal narrative from a woman involved in a makeup MLM, highlighting the psychological manipulation and pressures faced to prioritize sales over practical outcomes. The discussion critiques the misleading income disclosures and the emotional tactics that obscure the harsh realities of MLM participation.
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