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If pyramid schemes are illegal, how do companies like Amway and Herbalife still operate?

This is a genuine question I cannot find a clear answer to. If pyramid schemes are illegal in most countries, and many M...

Eva Alice 3 months ago
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Companies that left the MLM model in 2024-2025 - what does this mean for the industry?

Several notable companies have abandoned the MLM model recently. Rodan and Fields dropped their MLM structure. BeachBody...

Armando Perez 2 months ago
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What is the success rate of people who join an MLM like Amway or Herbalife?

I keep getting different numbers when I research MLM success rates. Some people say 99% fail, others say that is mislead...

Michael Shannon Sims 2 months ago
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I lost $12,000 in an MLM - here is my story and what I learned

I want to share my experience because I think it could help someone. I joined a health and wellness MLM 3 years ago. My...

Andy Lynas 2 months ago
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Why do people hate MLM so much? Honest discussion

I joined a network marketing company 6 months ago and I am genuinely shocked by the amount of hatred toward MLM online....

Peter Miller 1 month ago
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doTERRA vs Young Living - which essential oils MLM is better? Honest comparison

I am interested in essential oils and have been approached by distributors from both doTERRA and Young Living. Both clai...

Fred Courtney 1 month ago
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Herbalife - is it still worth joining in 2026 after all the controversies?

Herbalife paid $200 million to settle with the FTC and was forced to restructure its business. The FTC found that the va...

Christian Jackson 4 months ago
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FTC analyzed 70 MLM income disclosures - the results are shocking

The Federal Trade Commission released a report in September 2024 analyzing income disclosure statements from 70 differen...

Smith David 2 months ago
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What nobody tells you before joining an MLM - things I wish I knew

After spending 2 years in an MLM company, here are the things nobody told me upfront: 1) Your upline makes money when yo...

James Watson 3 months ago
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Is Amway a pyramid scheme or a legitimate business? My friend keeps inviting me to meetings

My childhood friend has been pressuring me to attend Amway meetings for the past 3 months. Every time we hang out, the c...

Abdul Muqse 3 months ago
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The responsibility of MLM uplines to their downlines

I feel like my upline recruited me and then disappeared. What responsibilities should uplines have to their downlines? H...

John Levy 1 month ago
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MLM and friendships - how to keep business from ruining relationships

I have lost friends because of my MLM business. They felt pressured and uncomfortable. How do I pursue my business goals...

Penney Lockhart 3 months ago
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How to leave an MLM company gracefully

I have decided to leave my MLM company but I do not want to burn bridges. How do I exit gracefully? What about my remain...

Rakhwinder Singh 1 month ago
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Should MLM companies require income disclosures?

Some countries are starting to require MLM companies to publish income disclosures. Do you think this is a good thing? H...

Jay Yonkers 2 months ago
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