The Dream

We’ve all got that friend or cousin who steadily hawks some overpriced miracle drink, leggings, or shampoo on social media. They aren’t just trying to sell you something, but would like to offer you the opportunity of a lifetime to achieve riches while working from home on your own terms. You’ve probably been too afraid, or too loving, or too reasonable to confront them. Not us. This season on The Dream we go inside the world of multi-level marketing to expose this pyramid-shaped business model for what it is. Join us on this bizarre journey filled with snake oil salesmen, shifty millionaires, struggling single moms, and a few sweet grandmas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s nothing as intoxicating as piles of money, unless the Feds are watching you count it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When opportunity knocks, open the front door.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fortune you seek can be yours for just $169 down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you dream it, you can (probably?) achieve it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friends are the family you choose to add to your downline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Be careful what you wish for, unless it's debt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s holding you back from reaching your full potential?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The road to success is paved with convention tickets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A wise woman once said, “You need to go.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The dream of our founders is alive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a job becomes a hobby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happened when LulaRoe tried to save their business by operating less like an MLM? Exactly what you think if you’ve been listening long enough. Although this time, there are people in power that are mad, like file-a-lawsuit mad. This is 1 of 4 bonus episodes we’re releasing as additional reporting from season 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The unbelievable origin story of LulaRoe. This is 2 of 4 bonus episodes we’re releasing as additional reporting from season 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s no better way to build a loyal downline than with a magnetic atmosphere and a magnetic leader. Creating devotion to the cause is one technique that keeps the recruits flowing and the pipeline growing. This is 3 of 4 bonus episodes we’re releasing as additional reporting from season 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leaving an MLM can be the hardest part of the business. This is 4 of 4 bonus episodes we’re releasing as additional reporting from season 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oils, crystals, juices and more have been said to bring us eternal happiness and health- but how much of that is based in truth? Who benefits and loses from the wellness industry as a whole? We’ll be talking to some familiar voices and new ones about broader questions like these in Season 2 of the Dream- premiering December 9th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Products and cures you can’t find at the doctor might just be the medicine you want.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take a walk and find a crystal. Who knows, it might just heal you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opportunity might still be knocking… we’ll be back with new episodes in January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.