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Deception Detection

By Alanda Carter

Welcome to Deception Detection, hosted by Alanda Carter aka The Recovering Hunbot. This is the place to learn about the perils of deceptive business opportunities, what they are, why they are harmful, and how to avoid falling for them. If you, a friend, or family member been approached by someone that offers a work from home opportunity claiming it has an unlimited earnings opportunity, and requires those who join to purchase products in order to sell the product, that should be a HUGE red flag. Join me, as together we detect all things related to deception.
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S3 E 47 LET'S TALK ABOUT HOW MULTILEVEL MARKETING TARGETS LATINOS | #ANTIMLM

Deception DetectionMay 09, 2022

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S3 E 47 LET'S TALK ABOUT HOW MULTILEVEL MARKETING TARGETS LATINOS | #ANTIMLM

S3 E 47 LET'S TALK ABOUT HOW MULTILEVEL MARKETING TARGETS LATINOS | #ANTIMLM

In this episode of Hey Hun You Woke Up Victim Voices, Gladys shares with us a side of multilevel marketing that does not come up often--how MLMs target the Latino community.  Que es la FTC? What is the FTC? Examples of What the FTC is looking for https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wf1zHW_RJQ Follow - @mlmexit

May 09, 202250:53
S3 E 46 - Multilevel Marketing in Southeast Asia

S3 E 46 - Multilevel Marketing in Southeast Asia

Dave Vaughn is a teacher and consumer protection activist. Dave's expertise in economics adds to the conversation when it comes to unethical business practices noticed in the world of multilevel marketing.

May 05, 202201:16:29
S3 E45 - WHAT DOES THE TALENTED LADIES CLUB HANNAH MARTIN HAVE TO SAY ABOUT MLM? | #ANTIMLM

S3 E45 - WHAT DOES THE TALENTED LADIES CLUB HANNAH MARTIN HAVE TO SAY ABOUT MLM? | #ANTIMLM

Hannah Martin the founder of Talented Ladies Club, an online magazine and training portal for ambitious women. She's an award-winning copywriter with over 23 years' experience working for some of the world's top ad agencies and brands. Hannah has been investigating and publishing articles on the MLM industry since 2017. Today we discuss MLM regulation.

Apr 29, 202250:01
S3 E44 - ENDING PYRAMID SCHEMES WITH ROBERT FITZPATRICK | #ANTIMLM

S3 E44 - ENDING PYRAMID SCHEMES WITH ROBERT FITZPATRICK | #ANTIMLM

The author and crusader against pyramid schemes, Robert Fitzpatrick, joins me today. We discuss how to end pyramid schemes and what a potential new FTC rule about income disclosures might mean.

Apr 22, 202201:29:21
S3 E43 - FORMER BEACHBODY COACH SPEAKS OUT | #ANTIMLM

S3 E43 - FORMER BEACHBODY COACH SPEAKS OUT | #ANTIMLM

When people leave Beachbody, they don't share their fantastic experiences. In this episode Michelle tells us about her Beachbody story.

Apr 06, 202201:04:34
S3 E42 - WE WERE BEACHBODY COACHES | #ANTIMLM

S3 E42 - WE WERE BEACHBODY COACHES | #ANTIMLM

Join me and my guest as we talk about our hunbot days. And yes we were both Beachbody coaches. So cringe!

Apr 06, 202201:08:57
S3 E41 - HOW TO COMMENT TO THE FTC ABOUT MISLEADING INCOME CLAIMS

S3 E41 - HOW TO COMMENT TO THE FTC ABOUT MISLEADING INCOME CLAIMS

On February 17, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a public meeting that included Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning Earnings Claims:. The motion passed and now the public has an opportunity to comment. Attorney Doug Brooks and marketing professor Dr William Keep will discuss the importance of public comment and how to comment. Do you have a question? This is a chance to ask and get an answer.


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Mar 09, 202201:20:31
S 3 E40 - EX DOTERRA HUN SPEAKS OUT

S 3 E40 - EX DOTERRA HUN SPEAKS OUT

Essential oils seem to be everywhere. Doterra is one of the well-known essential oil multilevel marketing companies. Today, we will pull back the curtain and talk to a former Doterra distributor and find out what it was like to shill essential oils.

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Mar 07, 202201:24:25
S3 E39 - SO YOU LEFT YOUR MLM and WANT TO SPEAK OUT

S3 E39 - SO YOU LEFT YOUR MLM and WANT TO SPEAK OUT

How do you say what you want to say and still protect yourself? Join us and find out.

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Mar 06, 202201:37:45
S2 E38 - UK BLOGGER HANNAH MARTIN RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT MULTILEVEL MARKETING | ANTI-MLM

S2 E38 - UK BLOGGER HANNAH MARTIN RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT MULTILEVEL MARKETING | ANTI-MLM

Talented Ladies Club is run by Hannah Martin. The articles Hannah produces probe into the world of multilevel marketing. TLDR she is not a fan.  I had a chance to chat with Hannah and get her perspective on this industry both find to be unethical and extremely problematic.


Learn more about Hannah and the Talented Ladies Club https://www.talentedladiesclub.com/   Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/talentedladiesclub

Jul 01, 202149:58
S2 E 37 - MULTILEVEL MARKETING BACK ROOM DEALS WITH ROBERT FITZPATRICK | ANTI-MLM

S2 E 37 - MULTILEVEL MARKETING BACK ROOM DEALS WITH ROBERT FITZPATRICK | ANTI-MLM

The tiny sliver of people at the top of multilevel marketing run in the same circles. They are in the same club. They promote each other. They recommend each other. AND they are on the lookout for up incomers who have vast networks they can exploit.  On the outside, it needs to "appear" as if these people did it through hard work and determination alone. BUT is that really the case? Is it possible that in reality those plumb positions are given to people and those individuals have downlines handed to them so that they can get up on stage and rally the onlookers to keep believing in the dream?  Robert Fitzpatrick and I discuss how people get to the top. MLM will tell you it all starts with your mindset. Working on your mindset is one way they keep you busy and unable to think critically about the reality of your situation in MLM.

Jun 24, 202101:10:29
S2 E36 - SECRETS TOP MLM EARNERS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW | ANTI-MLM

S2 E36 - SECRETS TOP MLM EARNERS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW | ANTI-MLM

Connie was at the top of not one, but two multilevel marketing companies. Thankfully, she saw the light and left.  Along the way she discovered some ugly truths top earners disguise or fail to ever mention. Keeping the truth hidden is part of the game. If people knew the reality who would actually join?

Jun 17, 202101:03:14
S2 E 35 - MULTILEVEL MARKETING A FEMINIST'S PERSPECTIVE | ANTI-MLM

S2 E 35 - MULTILEVEL MARKETING A FEMINIST'S PERSPECTIVE | ANTI-MLM

Multilevel Marketing as an "industry" and as individual corporations claims that it "uplifts" and "empowers" women. The "opportunity" tells you that you can have more time with your family and earn money from your home just by using your phone.  Those who have peeled back the many layers of multilevel marketing see the "opportunity" very differently. In this conversation with Dr Máire O Sullivan we discuss her views as a feminist on multilevel marketing.

Jun 10, 202101:01:17
S2 E34 - THE REAL NUMBERS BEHIND MULTILEVEL MARKETING INCOME DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS | ANTI-MLM

S2 E34 - THE REAL NUMBERS BEHIND MULTILEVEL MARKETING INCOME DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS | ANTI-MLM

The numbers don't add up the way you think they will when you become a multilevel marketing distributor for insert company name.  The multilevel marketing company does not matter. The compensation plan offered does not matter. Not all MLMs publish income disclosure statements and those that do, the data is muddy at best because it is not presented in a way that is easy to discern.  I suspect that there is some intentional deception why else not be straight forward? Data should be easy to understand and these "companies" make it impossible to know how many people are at each level, how long they have been able to maintain the level, and what the real likelihood it is for anyone to replace their income through a multilevel marketing "opportunity."  Spoiler alert - it will not replace the income you earn from an employer. It is an illusion.

Jun 03, 202141:09
S2 E33 - HOW BERNIE MADOFF CONNED AMERICA W/ JIM CAMPBELL

S2 E33 - HOW BERNIE MADOFF CONNED AMERICA W/ JIM CAMPBELL

Bernie Madoff was a well-respected financier until he was caught orchestrating the BIGGEST PONZI SCHEME in history. Jim Campbell got Bernie to talk to him. In this video, Jim and I discuss Bernie, the ponzi scheme, and what we can learn from how one man conned America.  

MADOFF TALKS BY JIM CAMPBELL Available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Madoff-Talks-Uncovering-Biggest-History/dp/126045617X

May 27, 202101:01:26
S2 E 32 - Inside DARREN and MIKE'S Dream Team SCAM | ENAGIC | ANTIMLM

S2 E 32 - Inside DARREN and MIKE'S Dream Team SCAM | ENAGIC | ANTIMLM

The first video I ever made related to Kangen Water/Enagic and the tricks used to get you to join was back in the fall of 2019.  Since then I have learned a lot about those who reach the rank of 6A Enagic tend to create an alternative path to joining Enagic.  They trap you by offering a FREE webinar and entice you with supposed "success" stories.   

Darren and Mike, like other Enagic "leaders" are NOT upfront at all about what you get involved with when you say YES to the "opportunity" they present.  Be careful. Be very careful who you listen to and believe. Don't stop at this podcast. Do your own research. Use the sources I cite when I do deep dives and continue to ask questions.  This is another episode of Hey Hun You Woke Up and we are in S2.   

Many thanks to Leonard for being brave and sharing his experience in their Dream Team which is not so dreamy more nightmare-like.

The video has an intro that sets the tone. If you want to skip to my monologue go here 0:02:59:12.

Feb 20, 202101:14:52
S2 E 31 - Ted Nuyten Making Multilevel Marketing Legit One Payment at a Time

S2 E 31 - Ted Nuyten Making Multilevel Marketing Legit One Payment at a Time

Find something to sell to people in multilevel marketing. Ted Nuyten did just that. In an attempt to legitimize the industry Ted serves up a list of recommended distributors. Granted, each one featured PAID to be on the list.  He also lists top companies. They too PAY Ted. Basically, any information you get from Te's Business for Home, someone paid for it to be there.  Yeah it's such a legit business that there is a paid company to make everyone think it is possible to make a great income shilling MLM crap.   

#AntiMLM #TedNuyten #BusinessForHome 

SOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/tednuyten https://www.facebook.com/ted.nuyten https://www.businessforhome.org/about-us/ https://mlm.news/is-ted-nuyten-a-paid-schill-on-business-for-home-ask-onecoin-or-look-for-yourself/ https://behindmlm.com/mlm/ted-nuyten-business-for-home-rips-off-behindmlm/ https://behindmlm.com/mlm/where-do-you-get-your-mlm-news-from/ https://behindmlm.com/companies/onecoin/onecoin-lose-last-bank-account-unable-to-accept-wires/ https://behindmlm.com/companies/onecoin/ted-nuyten-and-businessforhome-stop-shilling-onecoin/ https://www.facebook.com/Businessforhome.org/ https://peoplepill.com/people/ted-nuyten/tc/academia/ https://www.businessforhome.org/2012/11/united-networker-magazine-interviews-ted-nuyten/ - birth of business for home https://www.mlmnewsreport.com/david-wood-on-drugs-gets-arrested-and-empower-network-goes-bankrupt/#:~:text=Empower%20Network%20has%20gone%20bankrupt,a%20dime%20of%20their%20money. https://behindmlm.com/companies/empower-network/david-wood-acknowledges-empower-network-was-fake-and-bullshit/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dininoorlander/?originalSubdomain=nl https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vemma#:~:text=Vemma%20(%2F%CB%88vi%CB%90m,deceptive%20practices%20and%20pyramid%20scheming

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**DISCLAIMER** The contents of this video is based on my research, experience and opinions. It is intended entertainment purposes. Please, do your own research. You are welcome to use my sources listed in the video description.   *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- This video was created and published by The Recovering Hunbot in her personal capacity. The opinions expressed in this article are the author's own and should not be taken as fact. The validity of any evidence provided should be independently checked for authenticity, and The Recovering Hunbot takes no responsibility for the actions of those viewing this video.

Jan 28, 202124:02
S2 E 30 - When You Help Shut Down A Pyramid Scheme | Hey Hun You Woke Up Podcast | #AntiMLM

S2 E 30 - When You Help Shut Down A Pyramid Scheme | Hey Hun You Woke Up Podcast | #AntiMLM

In season 2 episode 1, I chat with Dr. Bill Keep. His testimony helped shut down a pyramid scheme. As an academic, Dr. Keep has held a number of positions in various institutions of higher learning.  Also, he remains active in sharing information about the true nature of the "business opportunity" multilevel marketing companies offer.

Jan 09, 202152:56
S1 E 29 - How to End Multilevel Marketing #AntiMLM

S1 E 29 - How to End Multilevel Marketing #AntiMLM

Multilevel Marketing or MLM is a highly deceptive "business." Putting an end to Multilevel Marketing will save thousands if not millions of people from being financially, emotionally, and psychologically damaged.   We can END MULTILEVEL MARKETING but we need YOUR HELP.

Nov 17, 202059:19
S1 E28 - The Notorious Steinkiller Brothers | #AntiMLM

S1 E28 - The Notorious Steinkiller Brothers | #AntiMLM

This is the second video in my Notorious series. Christian, Aaron, and Steffan Steinkiller have a vast network and years of experience in direct sales. It is no wonder Ruja Ignotova's overall scheme appealed to them.  Their One Dream Team had many of the top OneCoin distributors such as Igor E Alberts and Juha Parialla. This is their story before, during, and after OneLife/OneCoin.   #OneCoin #SteinkillerBrothers #PlanetImpact #FutureNet #Scam

Oct 15, 202024:51
S1 E27 - The Notorious Igor E Alberts | #AntiMLM

S1 E27 - The Notorious Igor E Alberts | #AntiMLM

The Notorious Igor E Alberts has been in the direct sales/multilevel marketing game for over 30 years. This video chronicles his rise in the industry as he weaves in and out bringing thousands of people with him.  From Organo Gold to OneCoin to now Success Factory/Dagcoin, Igor has bilked many people out of hard-earned money to chase the dream of MLM.

Ruja Ignatova, the missing CryptoQueen who disappeared in 2017 recruited Igor and other people who had tremendous downlines and who's morals may be considered "questionable.."

This is his story. There are many other stories associated with the rise and somewhat fall of OneCoin. And I will tell them, over time.

SOURCES ( I tried to include all sources used. It is possible that I missed something. Please do your own research!) https://liveyourmessage.com/epmev/program/ https://www.businessforhome.org/2020/03/success-factory-dagcoin-partners-up-with-b-a-n-k/ https://www.businessforhome.org/2012/11/igor-alberts-organo-gold-hits-87000-per-month/ https://behindmlm.com/companies/onecoin/police-swarm-igor-alberts-andreea-cimbalas-house/ https://behindmlm.com/companies/dagcoin-mimics-onecoins-onelife-with-success-factory/ https://www.businessforhome.org/2020/08/igor-alberts-andreea-cimbala-reach-135-million-in-lifetime-earnings/ https://infinitemlmsoftware.com/blog/top-200-mlm-earners-in-network-marketing https://www.facebook.com/wdreamsmaycome/ https://whatdreamsmaycome.eu/ http://news.successfulibo.com/tag/igor-alberts/ https://www.epixelmlmsoftware.com/blog/top-10-business-earners-multi-level-marketing-business https://cointelegraph.com/news/onecoin-a-deep-dive-into-crypto-s-most-notorious-ponzi-scheme https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OneCoin https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-50435014 https://shop.successfactory.com/ https://theaffiliatedoctor.com/is-dagcoin-success-factory-a-scam-lets-expose-this-dark-scheme/ https://www.businessforhome.org/2019/10/igor-alberts-celebrates-32-years-in-mlm-with-110-million-in-lifetime-earnings/ https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Agent-Issues/Ghosts-of-card-mills https://www.ftm.nl/artikelen/onecoin-piramidebouwers-hebben-vrij-spel-in-nederland?share=00xFwBWCKTU3rhMogU%2FBNISppn696p0K6C%2BSGGB0HrITjwbNomKLJ5RwmofeQQ%3D%3D://www.businessforhome.org/companies/success-factory/ https://www.quotenet.nl/nieuws/amp32994995/gewapende-inbraak-en-poging-tot-kidnapping-bij-mlm-miljonairskoppel-albertscimbala/

Oct 06, 202031:59
S1 E 26 - NXIVM vs Rick Ross Attorney Talks MLM | #AntiMLM | Hey Hun You Woke Up

S1 E 26 - NXIVM vs Rick Ross Attorney Talks MLM | #AntiMLM | Hey Hun You Woke Up

Attorney Douglas M Brooks did not expect the case to go on for as long as it did when he told Rick Ross that he would defend him. The multilevel marketing (MLM) company sued Rick Ross and Doug stepped in.  Doug has worked on cases involving MLMs for over 30 years. Today, Doug and I talk about the importance of people speaking out against the MLM structure. Join us.  


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Jul 16, 202001:00:41
S1 E25 - Beachbody Top 1% Spills Tea | #AntiMLM | Hey Hun You Woke Up

S1 E25 - Beachbody Top 1% Spills Tea | #AntiMLM | Hey Hun You Woke Up

 Former 3 Star Diamond Beachbody Coach spills tea on what it is like to be in the top 1% of Team Beachbody.  After joining three multilevel marketing companies and climbing to the top, she's OUT and now all-in the ANTIMLM movement.  Two former Beachbody Coaches compare notes from the bottom to the top.   #TeamBeachbody #RecoveringHunbot #BeachbodyCoach  

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Jul 15, 202001:01:19
S1 E24 - Cult or Just Weird?

S1 E24 - Cult or Just Weird?

Have you ever wondered if something is a cult or just weird? Today, I chat with Kayla and Chris, the creators of the podcast, Cult or Just Weird.


Be sure to check out their podcast here https://cultorjustweird.libsyn.com/

And be sure to listen to the episode when they interviewed me here https://cultorjustweird.libsyn.com/s2e6-the-coaches

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Jun 18, 202001:06:27
S1 E23 - Professional MUA Cancels Beauty MLMs | Hey Hun You Woke Up | #AntiMLM

S1 E23 - Professional MUA Cancels Beauty MLMs | Hey Hun You Woke Up | #AntiMLM

Jessica, a professional makeup artist, dishes and cancels beauty MLMs.   R+F UnderCover Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP8vgcpgTLQ  R+F Undercover Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP8vgcpgTLQ  

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Jun 12, 202001:08:10
S1 E22 - Exposing The Ace Initiative | #AntiMLM

S1 E22 - Exposing The Ace Initiative | #AntiMLM

#TravisFox #BrandonOdom #BryanHodgson #AshleyKrooks  #TheAceIniative #Scam  

Unmasking The Ace Initiative reveals how you to can get Kangen Water with a very expensive device from the multilevel marketing company Enagic.   Social media is where these people gather and lure in people to their "opportunity." 

The Ace Initiative plays on your desire to work from home and be your own boss. They offer you to sell their "affiliate" opportunity to the world and everyone else can sell the exact same thing. Does that really make sense?  

Behind what they offer initially is to get you to buy a very expensive water filtration device and the only way to get it is to join and then you can do the same thing.  Just rinse and repeat exactly what they do and the world is your oyster, so they want you to believe.  Fake gurus are all over. The dream they sell you is just snake oil in disguise. Like all the other high "ranking" Enagic huns, The Ace Initiative leads you to join Enagic.

Jun 03, 202031:06
S1 E21 - Liv's Ace Initiative Story | #AntiMLM | #TheAceInitiative

S1 E21 - Liv's Ace Initiative Story | #AntiMLM | #TheAceInitiative

#FakeGuru #Scam #TravisFox   

Thinking of joining The Ace Initiative? Before you join The Ace initiative, you need to hear what Liv has to say about her experience and why she got a refund as soon as she recognized there is an MLM attached called Enagic.  Enagic is a water filtration device multilevel marketing company that will try to tell you they are "different." The goal of The Ace Initiative is to get you to pay their monthly membership fee and become an Enagic distributor so you too can sell their "affiliate opportunity" and join the MLM.  Take heed to what Liv says and do your own research.

Jun 02, 202048:49
S1 E 20 - How MLM Uses the Huckster's Sales Toolkit | #AntiMLM

S1 E 20 - How MLM Uses the Huckster's Sales Toolkit | #AntiMLM

Back in the early 20th century, con artists and hucksters developed ways to snatch money out of the pockets of unsuspecting people seeking to gain a fortune.  The tactics of men like George Graham Rice are used today. Spike and I discuss the Huckster's Sales Toolkit and I provide examples of how it is used in multilevel marketing today.

May 28, 202001:01:47
S1 E 19 - Exposing Scientology and Multilevel Marketing with Jon Atack | Hey Hun You Woke Up | #AntiMLM

S1 E 19 - Exposing Scientology and Multilevel Marketing with Jon Atack | Hey Hun You Woke Up | #AntiMLM

The type of group beit religious, political, or business opportunity all rely on the same sort of tactics.

IN this video Jon Atack and I are exposing Scientology and Multilevel Marketing.

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May 21, 202001:18:53
S1 E 18 - Thought Reform Criteria in Multilevel Marketing | Hey Hun You Woke Up | #AntiMLM

S1 E 18 - Thought Reform Criteria in Multilevel Marketing | Hey Hun You Woke Up | #AntiMLM

Today Spike and I discuss John Lifton's thought reform criteria and how it relates to multilevel marketing.  MLM like any other high control group uses thought reform tactics that erode your critical thinking. Examining the criteria Lifton outlines helps to examine the destructive nature of multilevel marketing.   

Jon Atack's classic breakdown of the TRs: https://youtu.be/paCTIlAMByE

May 14, 202001:05:26
S 1 E 17 - When You Nearly Join an MLM |Hey Hun You Woke Up | #AntiMLM

S 1 E 17 - When You Nearly Join an MLM |Hey Hun You Woke Up | #AntiMLM

When you nearly join an MLM but after running the numbers you open a small business instead, that's exactly what my friend, subscriber, and patron Red did.


Red is not antiMLMer or as I say antiHun; instead it is the business model of multilevel marketing that she is against, as am I.


Join me as I chat with Red about her experience considering joining an MLM and why she was lead to be against MLM.


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May 07, 202001:11:53
S1 E 16 - PROOF Vector Marketing/Cutco Knives Recruits Kids #AntiMLM

S1 E 16 - PROOF Vector Marketing/Cutco Knives Recruits Kids #AntiMLM

 Join me as Lisa tells her story about Vector Marketing./CutCo Knives. Lisa was a kid when she was recruited by Vector Marketing. At 17 years old, Lisa joined Vector Marketing to shill CutCo knives.  The end result was she lost money and her father threatened to sue them and then the office of Vector Marketing vanished in her area.

Apr 30, 202057:38
S1 E 15 - Scout and Cellar Shady Practices Exposed | #AntiMLM

S1 E 15 - Scout and Cellar Shady Practices Exposed | #AntiMLM

 Scout and Cellar is a wine multilevel marketing company. Wine MLMs are NOT providing you with some sort of "amazing" wine. The truth is you pay a lot more for what you get. You are better off going to the grocery store or better yet, make a purchase directly from a vineyard.   Scout and Cellar do not have a vineyard of their own. They repackage juice and sell it at a premium price.

Apr 07, 202042:00
S1 E 14 - Multilevel Marketing and the Prosperity Gospel

S1 E 14 - Multilevel Marketing and the Prosperity Gospel

There's a reason you and others in multilevel marketing blame you for your "failure." It's obvious that you were not chosen because if you were you'd be where you want in  the multilevel marketing company you joined, because you believed.

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S1 E 13 - Ex Beachbody Coaches Spill Tea | #Antimlm

S1 E 13 - Ex Beachbody Coaches Spill Tea | #Antimlm

When two ex Beachbody Coaches chat, tea is spilled. The truth about being a Team Beachbody Coach is not so glamorous. In fact, it is defeating and exhausting. Top Team Beachbody Coaches paint a fantasy life thanks to MLM.  

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Mar 09, 202001:23:51
S 1 E 12 MLM Wine Exposed | AntiMLM

S 1 E 12 MLM Wine Exposed | AntiMLM

MLM wine exposed! You think those wine MLMs have good wine? Maybe you should hear a professional wine broker talk about what is really going on when it comes to WIne MLMs.  #wineMLM #antiMLM #TravelingVineyards #ScoutAndCellars  

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Mar 04, 202046:14
S1 E 11 - When Did Coffee Become MLM Recruiting? | antiMLM

S1 E 11 - When Did Coffee Become MLM Recruiting? | antiMLM

When did coffee become MLM recruiting? Well Amway is known for coffee meetings as part of their recruiting tactics. Is having coffee really a good recruiting tactic for Amway? Seems a bit shady.  

In this episode of "Hey Hun You Woke Up," I chat with Misplaced Faith, a former Mormon now atheist activist about their experience being recruited to join Amway.   

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Feb 27, 202001:26:09
S 1 E 10 - AntiMLM | MLM in Mexico Interview with Peter Cahn

S 1 E 10 - AntiMLM | MLM in Mexico Interview with Peter Cahn

Multilevel Marketing or MLM is a thing that is worldwide. In this episode of Hey Hun You Woke Up, I speak with Peter Cahn and we talk about MLM in Mexico.  

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Feb 17, 202053:25
S1 E 9 - When You Are Ashamed Of Your Time In Multilevel Marketing | AntiMLM

S1 E 9 - When You Are Ashamed Of Your Time In Multilevel Marketing | AntiMLM

What do you do when you are ashamed of your time in multilevel marketing? Great question. Today, Doug Duncan, a former member of a religious cult and now Licensed Professional Counselor and I chat about the shame and guilt associated with being in MLM. 


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Feb 11, 202001:01:11
S1 E 8 - How the Law of Attraction Connects to Multilevel Marketing| Anti MLM

S1 E 8 - How the Law of Attraction Connects to Multilevel Marketing| Anti MLM

How the law of attraction connects to multilevel marketing is related to personal development. It does not take long to be in the multilevel marketing space to come across the law of attraction.  Andey Fellowes and I discuss his experience with the law of attraction while a member of an internet cult and mine with being a Beachbody Coach. 

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Feb 05, 202001:31:19
S 1 E 7 - The Social Psychology of Multilevel Marketing

S 1 E 7 - The Social Psychology of Multilevel Marketing

As part of the antiMLM movement, I find all the various facets of MLM fascinating. Now that I am on the other side and no longer associated with an MLM company, I am able to see things very differently.

I had the pleasure of speaking with my friend and subscriber Ada. Ada provides their expertise in social psychology as applied to MLM. 

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Jan 27, 202001:07:17
S1 E 6 - Interview with The MLM Police

S1 E 6 - Interview with The MLM Police

Former Younique hun speaks about her time with the make-up MLM and what led her to disconnect.   

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Jan 21, 202001:09:33
S1 E 5 - How Multilevel Marketing Began | Interview with Robert FitzPatrick

S1 E 5 - How Multilevel Marketing Began | Interview with Robert FitzPatrick

How multilevel marketing began may not be what you think. Robert FitzPatrick exposes the history of how this phenomena grew to the monster it is today. Join me in S1 E4 of Hey Hun You Got Out to hear Robert explain this fascinating piece of history.

Jan 13, 202001:15:46
S1 E 4 - Economic Failure of Multilevel Marketing with Dave Vaughan Part 2

S1 E 4 - Economic Failure of Multilevel Marketing with Dave Vaughan Part 2

In Part 2 of Economic Failure of Multilevel Marketing with Dave Vaughan, Dave continues to provide insight on the he economic failure of multilevel marketing.   

There are some audio issues due to where Dave is located in the world. So please, overlook any wonkyness and listen to the overall message!

Jan 12, 202055:36
S1 E 3 - Economic Failure of Multilevel Marketing with Dave Vaughn Part 1
Jan 06, 202045:26
S1 E 2 - Multilevel Marketing Reflections with Roberta Blevins

S1 E 2 - Multilevel Marketing Reflections with Roberta Blevins

In Season 1 Episode 1, I chat with Roberta Blevins a former multilevel marketing distributor. If you have seen the Vice Documentary Why Women Are Quitting Their Side Hustle: Leaving LuLaRoe, she was featured in it and if you have not seen it, here is the link.

In this episode, Roberta shares her story of how she joined LuLaRoe and what led her to quit. Also, she shares her experience with two other MLMs she was involved with. 

The audio is not perfect because our connection was not great so there are some parts that are garbly or silent. However, her overall message is what is important. 

Roberta is now an Anti-MLM Advocate, hell bent on helping expose the predatory lies and corrupt business practices of Multi Level Marketing. You can like her Facebook page to stay informed on her fight against the MLM industry.

If you would like to see the video version of our chat, it will be released 01/03/20 on my YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe so you can be informed about the overall perils of MLM. 

Jan 02, 202047:08
S1 E1 - Former Hunbot Confession: How and Why I Joined an MLM

S1 E1 - Former Hunbot Confession: How and Why I Joined an MLM

Most who join MLMs will not "succeed." And after they do not experience success their stories remain distant memories. I urge you to speak out. 

Honestly, when I was in the thick of hunbotting, I was such an advocate and as educated as I am (4 degrees in total) I did not see clearly. I think I was blinded because I had been treated so poorly when I went through breast cancer and subsequently laid off—I was seeking something other than working in a large organization and I did not want to keep doing the work of an instructional designer even though I have my second advanced degree in instructional technology. I was at a vulnerable place mentally and the MLM seemed to be the answer, but it wasn’t. 

The best thing you can do is File a Report with the FTC if you were ever a part of an MLM and were impacted by the experience. Most former MLMers are very unlikely to file reports. I think that has to do with being embarrassed or ashamed and MLMs are counting on that. 

I urge you to tell your story and encourage anyone your know that has too.  File with the FTC. Until the FTC is flooded with each incident about each company, nothing will change. Your voice adds fuel to the fire. The only way we can make a change is to speak out. MLMs count on the fact you will not take action. Become a voice. 

Jul 31, 201925:25