MLMs and Pyramid Schemes

from Cultish · host Jeff Durbin

Get ready for an explosive episode! Join us as we team up with Summer Jaeger and Joy Hunter from the wildly popular Sheologians podcast to tackle the controversial and often misunderstood world of MLMs and pyramid schemes. What is an MLM? What exactly are Pyramid Schemes? How do they work? And why are they so controversial? In this episode, we’ll dive deep into the murky waters of MLMs and pyramid schemes, exploring their similarities and differences, their impact on individuals and communities, and the ethical implications of participating in or promoting them. Tune into this episode to find out!

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