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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 23 MIN

The FTC Just Called Out MLM Income Lies — Here's Why It Matters To You

from If You Know You Know with Maren Crowley · host Maren Crowley

There's a good chance I get fired up in this one. An Instagram reel from a top-earning MLM influencer, boarding a chartered plane in Christian Louboutins, mocking women doing UGC and Amazon content — with the implication that network marketing is what made it all possible. Now, even the FTC is stepping in.In this episode, I'm using my own background as a top 0.01% Beachbody earner to break down why the lifestyle being marketed is not representative of what most people will experience — and what the data actually says about MLM income claims.→ Read the full show notes on my websiteWe cover:The FTC's recent enforcement action and what it meansWhy top earners aren't proof the model works for average participantsThe real math: 73–99% of MLM participants earn little to nothingWhy UGC, Amazon Influencer, and digital income give the average person a far better shotThe Income Blueprint: Unfiltered is the podcast for entrepreneurs, creators, and business owners who want to build real income without the fluff. Hosted by Maren Crowley, each episode dives into UGC, Amazon Influencer income, brand deals, and the real-life strategies that help you build multiple streams of income on your terms — no big following, no MLM hustle, no gatekeeping.If you're ready to stop overthinking, take action, and build a flexible life and income on your terms, you're in the right place.Follow and connect with me on IG > @macrowleyListen, read show notes and get resources for all episodes on my website.>> The UGC Income Blueprint Course <<Your Step-by-Step Plan to Land Paid Brand Deals Without a Big Following. No gatekeeping or withholding info from you here. Learn more and enroll>> https://marencrowley.com/blueprint

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There's a good chance I get fired up in this one. An Instagram reel from a top-earning MLM influencer, boarding a chartered plane in Christian Louboutins, mocking women doing UGC and Amazon content — with the implication that network marketing is what made it all possible. Now, even the FTC is stepping in. In this episode, I'm using my own background as a top 0.01% Beachbody earner to break down why the lifestyle being marketed is not representative of what most people will experience — and w...

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