"I've got a great opportunity for you to start your own business and earn extra income on the side!" -- most of us have received an MLM (multi-level marketing) pitch like this from a distant acquaintance after some small talk.
Although they're declining in popularity, MLM is a business structure rampant in the fitness, nutrition, and health space. Beachbody, Arbonne, Herbalife, Younique, Amway...the list goes on. In this episode I share 6 reasons why MLM is unethical, and why it's problematic within the fitness -- and vegan -- realms.
I also discuss why MLM decreases the brand equity of existing businesses, as well as the future of, and alternatives to, MLM.
Important topics and points you don't want to miss:
>> What exactly a MLM is, and how they strategically structure their companies [not to the benefit of those who work with them]
>> The differences between an MLM and a pyramid scheme business structure
>> Why MLM's are problematic within the fitness and athletic industries [and veganism, too!]
Connect with Karina
>> Karina's website
Karina's new book
Resources and references used in this episode:
https://cmghealthfitness.com/2019/05/17/multi-level-marketing-and-its-impact-on-the-fitness-industry
Episode transcript:
Access a full transcript of the episode here.
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