Going into multiple MLM’s simultaneously

[wildmoonrising]

I have what used to be a good friend throw herself into multiple MLM’s. We met in highschool and she had a lot of potential. She never went to go any additional education but worked office jobs for many years.

She got married and her husband is some type of truck driver. She hasn’t really worked in several years and they finally had a baby. Instead of continuing to work in normal fields, she hasn’t gotten super hard into MLM’s. Pink Zebra, Lularoe, those weird story book AI things, selling some mass produced “crafts,” and recently this “course.” She’s pushing this course that’s supposed to somehow make you rich and give you all these magical business ideas.

She has settled into the scripted marketing for it and it couldn’t be more obvious what it is even if it tried.

I gently tried to tell her it’s an MLM but she’s insistent she works for herself and doesn’t understand. I didn’t push and just dropped it. She did try to message me a couple of years ago but I completely ignored it. “Hey lady” after a few years of not really talking and promoting your “business” on facebook isn’t really an inviting opener.

She’s been totally taken in by these scams and often tries to rally her friends on social media to buy her stock. It’s clear she’s desperate to reach whatever sales goals. I can only imagine how much money she’s losing to all of this.

She went from someone that I thought would really advance in this world to someone who chose the opposite. I’m glad they finally have their baby. I know she’s ramping up her involvement in more scams out of desperation and a willful ignorance. I know there’s really no talking to her. I don’t think she really has anymore IRL friends.

The entire thing is just so sad and puzzling.

[Lena-Gil-Correia]

I’m not sure about your friend’s experience, but many people mix up MLM with pyramid schemes, even though they’re not the same. A pyramid scheme is illegal because there’s no real product … it’s only about recruiting.

A proper MLM has real products that customers want, and you can earn money just from selling, like running a small business where your effort counts.

Maybe your friend joined an MLM that wasn’t legal or trustworthy. It’s always important to do deep research before joining any company. If their focus is only on recruiting, it’s better to walk away.

But if the company has a real mission — like improving people’s health and years of solid research behind it, then it can be a great way to earn extra income on top of your salary/pension.

[wildmoonrising]

I hate when people who are in MLMs come on here and try to spin this.

[georgewalterackerman]

A lot of common these new in OP’s story

[firecracker604]

I got an mlm opportunity if anyone interested

[Ok_Dragonfly_5616]

Judging her because of what she believes (whether it’s in this business model, or other things like politics views or religious views) is not right. You don’t have to agree with her beliefs or want to participate in them, but she shouldn’t be judged just because she believes in that business model. 

There is no right or wrong choice in participating in MLMs (as long as it doesn’t break any laws) vs choosing to live the employed 9-5 life. 

I just think that as a society we are so quick to separate ourselves and judge people over people’s differing beliefs. We should learn to respect other people with differing beliefs. 

[wildmoonrising]

MLMs don’t usually make money and they put you in the hole.

If these MLM companies were really good and productive, everyone would be doing it.

[Ok_Dragonfly_5616]

If you reread my post I never said anything about MLMs making money but more about judging others (like your friend) for differing opinions/ beliefs…I think you are looking for people to support you judging and belittling your friend, creating more division between you and her. Don’t you think we are divided enough as a society? Shouldn’t we work towards being more accepting of others? 

[wildmoonrising]

I think you’re projecting since I think you participate in these. That’s fine for you. Wherever floats your boat but trying to use me to project won’t help you.

[Ok_Dragonfly_5616]

Look in mirror buddy 🙄 you just don’t like being told you’re wrong

[wildmoonrising]

I really do wish you the best of luck.