This was a great read. Very relatable. The details change but the story is all the same and yet I love reading this kind of stuff all the time. Just brings out that spark. I'm so glad I found this place.
A story that I suspect is far too common. I, too, got involved with unethical predators praying on individuals chasing fast(er) success and guidance. MLM businesses are designed to go after people in that state.
I love how you highlight the parallels between nature and business in this post Nathalie.
Many common MLM practices include the selling of a “dream” and promises of high returns, wealth, residual income, or “financial freedom” if you join, whilst simultaneously promoting many self-help concepts that guilt and shame you into believing that you're at fault and a failure if you're not achieving success.
This is resonating so deeply with me now. One of the greatest gifts of having my husband join my company was having him reflect back to me how much I'd learned over the years. I took for granted everything I knew about putting my work up for sale, from creating a sales page to using cart software to onboarding a client. I'm making a big career change and looking back on all these skills I gained along the way is helping me feel more confident and calm about the new challenges ahead.
Your experience is soooo valuable, on so many fronts. I'm excited for your new venture and I love how you're bringing together all of your experience in a new direction. :)
This was a great read. Very relatable. The details change but the story is all the same and yet I love reading this kind of stuff all the time. Just brings out that spark. I'm so glad I found this place.
Thanks so much :)
A story that I suspect is far too common. I, too, got involved with unethical predators praying on individuals chasing fast(er) success and guidance. MLM businesses are designed to go after people in that state.
I love how you highlight the parallels between nature and business in this post Nathalie.
They really are designed to go after people who want success and guidance, but don't quite have the support around them as is, aren't they?
Glad you made it here outside of that experience! :)
That's right.
Many common MLM practices include the selling of a “dream” and promises of high returns, wealth, residual income, or “financial freedom” if you join, whilst simultaneously promoting many self-help concepts that guilt and shame you into believing that you're at fault and a failure if you're not achieving success.
In case you haven't seen it, James Jani's doco exposing the MLM industry is eye-opening https://youtu.be/He1bgJ0sqtw?si=P4i99j7LJMVLljHI
This is resonating so deeply with me now. One of the greatest gifts of having my husband join my company was having him reflect back to me how much I'd learned over the years. I took for granted everything I knew about putting my work up for sale, from creating a sales page to using cart software to onboarding a client. I'm making a big career change and looking back on all these skills I gained along the way is helping me feel more confident and calm about the new challenges ahead.
Your experience is soooo valuable, on so many fronts. I'm excited for your new venture and I love how you're bringing together all of your experience in a new direction. :)