Episode 8: Multi-Level Marketing

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Host Sammy Ross and guest Angela Siler discuss Multi-Level Marketing.  Also known as Network Marketing, or Direct Selling, on this episode we will define what comprises an MLM, what the differences are between these companies and pyramid schemes, and what our options are if we’re looking into joining one of the numerous MLM companies that are out there today.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For Bonus content where Sammy Ross discusses her encounter with the MLM company DoTERRA, and guest Angela Siler discusses her foray into being an entrepreneur, please visit:</span> <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For more information about the show, please visit:</span> <a href= "https://www.thisisnotahandout.com"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.thisisnotahandout.com</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A great resource for what the difference is between Multi-Level Marketing and a Pyramid Scheme:</span> <a href= "https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0065-multi-level-marketing-businesses-and-pyramid-schemes"> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0065-multi-level-marketing-businesses-and-pyramid-schemes</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For an explanation of what a Pyramid Scheme is:</span> <a href= "https://www.investopedia.com/insights/what-is-a-pyramid-scheme/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> https://www.investopedia.com/insights/what-is-a-pyramid-scheme/</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For an in-depth analysis on Multi Level Marketing companies of today:</span> <a href= "https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/public_comments/trade-regulation-rule-disclosure-requirements-and-prohibitions-concerning-business