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I think, by definition, pyramid schemes are predatory... from start to finish. Also, I’m so tired of people pushing their products on me or playing nice to try to sell. And bringing it into the workplace makes people feel obligated to buy. Just say no to MLMs!
Do you find MLMs predatory?
So I saw a post in a Facebook group I’m in the other day regarding MLMs being extremely predatory on both their “team members” and their potential clientele and I’m curious to see what you ladies think of them?
I feel like it really depends on the individual selling. I don’t mind someone simply showing or offering me a product but if it gets to the point where I have to block you from messaging me I feel like it becomes excessive and predatory.
I’ve defintiley had a few people trying to get me to buy random products in a pushy way but the worst example I found to be extremely irresponsible and predatory was this:
A few years back a girl started messaging me that she was selling this keto powder to help you lose weight. I kindly explained to her that I actually had severe GI issues and my body can’t handle anything that’s not easily digestible which is basically the opposite as anything keto. I also told her because of excessive vomiting and inability to digest anything, I had already lost 60lbs in a very short time and it was already at a dangerous level per my doctors and I was getting to the point of being underweight. She kept insisting that this would be okay and wouldn’t agitate my issues at all (which is funny because my issues were so complex I ended up in with the top motility specialist in the city without the usual 6 month wait so he could try to figure it out and ended up with a feeding tube) after I repeatedly told her that I have to watch every little thing that goes in because I don’t know what my body will and will not be able to process and won’t be purchasing her product and she legitimately got angry about that.
So for me that was the first real turn off to these types of companies and their sales methods.
So my question is - do you find these predatory?
Or if you work for an MLM company- do you agree that sometimes it is taken way too far just to get a sale?
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Vi
Good for you? Or are you trying to sell me something. I’m not interested. I’ve seen plenty of hair falling out pictures and stories. Some of the ingredients are also contested. I’ll stick with my much cheaper, much less risky, proven hair products.
Lo
I’ve been using Monat for 8 months. No hair falling out at all.
Ca
Bahahah right? Every hair dresser I know says that shit makes your hair fall out
MLMs don’t work they’re just about money. They will literally lie to your face just to get compensated. I don’t trust anything from an MLM nor would ever buy something from an MLM. My mom used to sell ItWorks! And tried to get me to sell it too but in my good conscious I couldn’t do it. If you have to pay someone first to start a job it’s most likely a scam 🤷♀️ you shouldn’t have to pay someone to work for them.
Je
It really is! Lol
Ca
It works is the worst! I can’t tell you how many times I’ll get rando messages and it’s like “if you could lose 10-30lbs by eating 2 gummies a day would you do it?”
I agree it depends on the person. Some people go way over the top while others just sell on the side. I have a friend who sells essential oils. She’s never asked me to host a party or buy anything. But if I want to order, she’s happy to help. Same with my sister. They do it because they like the products, enjoy making a little money on the side, and take advantage of discounts. But they don’t bug people about it. I’m more likely to order from someone like that than someone who is invading my life.
Li
Yes! I do an MLM company and I love being able to stay home and bring in money. But I’m also so careful how I do it. I never “sell” products. I can’t stand pushy people like that and I try to never be that person. I share what I love and what has helped me and my family. I don’t ever cold message and I don’t “Hey Girl” anyone ever!!! People that do that make it so hard for us that really donut because we love it.
Ca
Same here! I know this lady who sells Avon! I believe she’s a SAHM and her husband works so her Avon is her main source of income for herself but she’s not pushy at all and makes a ton of business and I think it relates to her not being annoying about it. She’ll buy tables at events to sell and simply just share the link to her site. She even once donated a huge Avon basket to a fundraiser I was doing without asking for any advertising in return so I specially told her to include her card and catalog! I’ve also purchased from her because I know I can without being pressured into spending more
Absolutely. They say “it’s a side gig!” “I paid my bills with my side gig!” “I make my own schedule!” “Earn money instantly!” And then when you join the up line is telling you to work tirelessly day and night otherwise you won’t be successful in the business. And that it will take months for you to make money back. They are monsters.
Ca
They call it a side gig while literally advertising and posting about it all waking hours of the day. That doesn’t sound very “side gig” to me lol
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