Slate Money cover image

Money Talks: Selling The American Dream

Slate Money

CHAPTER

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.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner