26: Pyramid Worship: The Cult of Multi-Level Marketing Companies -- Part 1

Update: 2023-05-09

Description

In this first of a multi-part series, Allison and her pal Beverly start a journey of revelation and personal reminiscence through the shady world of multi-level marketing companies, beginning with a couple of the OGs from that world: Avon and Tupperware. These brands are highly nostalgic and carry a lot of cultural weight, but they are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the deceptive marketing practices, lost money, damaged relationships, and ruined lives that MLMs are largely known for.

Additional Info:

Tupperware Info
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupperware

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownie_Wise

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-level_marketing

FTC and Other Links
https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/public_comments/trade-regulation-rule-disclosure-requirements-and-prohibitions-concerning-business-opportunities-ftc.r511993-00008%C2%A0/00008-57281.pdf

https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/public_comments/trade-regulation-rule-disclosure-requirements-and-prohibitions-concerning-business-opportunities-ftc.r511993-00017%C2%A0/00017-57317.pdf

https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/public_comments/business-opportunity-rule-535221-00006/535221-00006.pdf

https://www.thebalancemoney.com/business-is-an-mlm-scam-1794756

Elle's Younique (#Poonique) Experience
https://ellebeaublog.com/poonique/

Travelling Jezebel's Avon Deep Dive
https://travellingjezebel.com/is-avon-a-pyramid-scheme-a-deep-dive-into-avon/?fbclid=IwAR2dNuvyksw7u9L5Luk_PL4-XqNplagF79HZjhVo3F0zo5jfjoY6-gBRTyM

Show Credits:
Graphics -- Nathaniel Dickson: http://ndickson.com
Music -- Spencer Morelock, Ken Dickson

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