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role="main"> <article id="post-7183" class="post-7183 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-risk-intelligence tag-danger tag-devils-advocate tag-failure tag-fear-response tag-influence tag-mlm tag-overconfidence tag-predatory tag-relationships tag-risk-intelligence tag-success tag-vulnerabilities"> <div class="featured-image"> <span> <a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/2018/11/02/11-ways-multi-level-marketing-is-like-a-cult/"><img width="940" height="627" src="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/11-ways-mlm-is-like-a-cult.png?fit=940%2C627&ssl=1" class="attachment-toujours-featured size-toujours-featured wp-post-image" alt="MLM, Multi-Level Marketing, Cult, cult-like, MLM cult, MLM business, cult like, MLM company, direct marketing, direct sales, risk intelligence" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" data-attachment-id="7190" data-permalink="https://laconteconsulting.com/2018/11/02/11-ways-multi-level-marketing-is-like-a-cult/11-ways-mlm-is-like-a-cult/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/11-ways-mlm-is-like-a-cult.png?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="11 Ways MLM is Like a Cult" data-image-description="<p>Cover image of “11 Ways Multi-Level Marketing is Like a Cult” with dark background; on the left is a figure in a yellow spotlight surrounded by negative dollar signs.</p> <p>Find more at https://laconteconsulting.com</p> " data-image-caption="<p>11 Ways Multi-Level Marketing is Like a Cult</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/11-ways-mlm-is-like-a-cult.png?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/11-ways-mlm-is-like-a-cult.png?fit=760%2C507&ssl=1" /></a> </span> </div> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title">11 Ways Multi-Level Marketing is Like a Cult</h2> <div class="entry-meta"> <span class="posted-on"><span>Published on <a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/2018/11/02/11-ways-multi-level-marketing-is-like-a-cult/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2018-11-02T13:54:45-05:00">November 2, 2018</time><time class="updated" datetime="2025-03-20T13:35:22-05:00">March 20, 2025</time></a></span></span> <span class="byline">by <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://laconteconsulting.com/author/glaconte/">Grace LaConte</a></span></span> </div><!-- .entry-meta --> </header><!-- .entry-header --> <div class="entry-content"> <p>We have the power to exert tremendous influence on others.</p> <p>Sometimes, people use this power to <strong>take advantage of those who are vulnerable</strong> by exerting tremendous control on their choices and behavior.</p> <p>Today I want to share some insights about why Multi-Level Marketing companies operate exactly like a cult and how to build risk intelligence to keep yourself safe.</p> <p><span id="more-7183"></span>When I was an impressionable young college student, I signed up with a global multi-level marketing (MLM) company as an “Independent Sales Representative.” Despite my enthusiasm and best efforts, a year later I was left with shame and financial loss. (Read more in <em><a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/2018/07/26/why-i-hate-mlms-my-story/">Why I Hate MLMs: My Story</a></em>).</p> <p><a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/2018/07/26/why-i-hate-mlms-my-story/"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6904" data-permalink="https://laconteconsulting.com/why-i-hate-mlms-my-story/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/why-i-hate-mlms-my-story.png?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Why I Hate MLMs My Story" data-image-description="<p>Cover image for “Why I Hate MLMs: My Story.” Striped lilac background with photo of author Grace LaConte in the lower right-hand corner. Find more at http://laconteconsulting.com</p> " data-image-caption="<p>Why I Hate MLMs: My Story</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/why-i-hate-mlms-my-story.png?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/why-i-hate-mlms-my-story.png?fit=760%2C507&ssl=1" class="size-medium aligncenter wp-image-6904" src="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/why-i-hate-mlms-my-story.png?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1" alt="MLM, multi-level marketing, multi-level, MLM scheme, MLM scam, network marketing, direct sales, MLM opportunity, risk management, strategic risk" width="300" height="200" /></a></p> <p>Prior to that, I was part of a cult-like religious homeschooling group that has been embroiled in <a href="https://www.recoveringgrace.org/2018/03/statement-from-recovering-grace-regarding-the-lawsuit-against-bill-gothard-and-iblp/">allegations of abuse against minors</a>. (Read more in <em><a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/2017/10/24/why-metoo-inspired-me-to-be-transparent-and-share-my-failures/">Why #MeToo Inspired Me to Be Transparent and Share My Failures</a></em>).</p> <p><a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/2017/10/24/why-metoo-inspired-me-to-be-transparent-and-share-my-failures/"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="5711" data-permalink="https://laconteconsulting.com/2017/10/24/why-metoo-inspired-me-to-be-transparent-and-share-my-failures/why-metoo-inspired-me-to-be-transparent-and-share-my-failures-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/why-metoo-inspired-me-to-be-transparent-and-share-my-failures.png?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Why MeToo Inspired Me to Be Transparent and Share My Failures" data-image-description="<p>Title image for “Why #MeToo Inspired Me to Be Transparent and Share My Failures” with hands raised in the background. Find more at http://laconteconsulting.com</p> " data-image-caption="<p>Why #MeToo Inspired Me to Be Transparent and Share My Failures</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/why-metoo-inspired-me-to-be-transparent-and-share-my-failures.png?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/why-metoo-inspired-me-to-be-transparent-and-share-my-failures.png?fit=760%2C507&ssl=1" class="size-medium aligncenter wp-image-5711" src="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/why-metoo-inspired-me-to-be-transparent-and-share-my-failures.png?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1" alt="metoo, me too, inspiration, transparent, transparency, failures, business failures, entrepreneur, business ownership, trauma, abuse" width="300" height="200" /></a></p> <p>Both of these environments were extremely destructive. Not only did I feel <strong>isolated and unworthy </strong>unless I did exactly what the group leaders wanted, they also resulted in deep-seated psychological, emotional, and spiritual pain that has taken years to heal.</p> <h2>Understanding Influence</h2> <p>In order to make sense of what happened to me, I decided to analyze <strong>why controlling organizations are able to exert so much influence</strong>. I was curious about the root causes that would make someone want to join a manipulative environment, and the factors that make them want to stay.</p> <p>Eventually, I heard from dozens of people who were harmed by both MLMs and by religious organizations. I read a <a href="http://mlmtheamericandreammadenightmare.blogspot.com/2012/03/universal-identifying-characteristics.html">detailed article about the cult-like dangers of MLMs</a> written by <strong>David Brear,</strong> who is an author and anti-MLM campaigner.</p> <p>This eventually led me to question <strong>why people are so attracted to the MLM business model</strong>, which is proven to cause tremendous financial, social, and emotional harm.</p> <p>As I peeled back the layers, a pattern began to emerge.</p> <p>One of the reasons why MLM reps defend their company so passionately is that they use <strong>cult-like tactics to recruit and keep people</strong>.</p> <p>MLMs and other predatory businesses use<strong> exactly the same methods as those used by cult leaders</strong>.</p> <h2>The List</h2> <p>Based on <a href="http://mlmtheamericandreammadenightmare.blogspot.com/2012/03/universal-identifying-characteristics.html">David’s excellent article</a>, here some ways MLMs operate exactly like cults:</p> <h3>1. They Promise Utopia</h3> <p>Cult leaders will assure you of a spiritual nirvana with endless riches and other rewards. Similarly, Multi-Level Marketing companies make ridiculous, unsubstantiated promises. Here are a few:</p> <ul> <li>easy money</li> <li>work from home</li> <li>do what you love</li> <li>become “your own boss”</li> <li>feel accepted in a group</li> <li>make tons of friends</li> </ul> <p>Unfortunately, MLMs are notorious for presenting an alluring image of what life will be like. But 99% of the time, they <strong>fail to deliver even a fraction of that promise</strong>. The vast majority of people involved in MLMs actually <em>lose </em>money (evidence of this is <a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/helpful-info-mlms/">here</a>).</p> <h3>2. They’re Led by a Guru</h3> <p>Every cult has a top person, or group of people, who are adored and treated like a demi-god. Everything that person does is viewed as divinely inspired. They can do no wrong.</p> <p>The founders and CEOs of MLM companies are treated the same way. Their words are repeated and memorized. Everything they say or do is deemed worthy of imitation.</p> <p>Nearly every MLM company uses celebrity endorsements to add even more credibility. This sends the subtle message that “If that important person is using the product, it must be amazing!”</p> <h3>3. They Promise “Secrets to Success”</h3> <p>Best-selling concepts such as the “Law of Attraction,” “The Secret,” “Think and Grow Rich,” and “The Power of Positive Thinking” all follow the same basic premise: <em>If you follow these steps I alone can share, you will see immediate and incredible benefits</em>.</p> <p>Similarly, MLM supporters are told “all you have to do is follow steps A, B, and C and you’ll be rich/famous/independent!”</p> <p>That promise of success is one-sided, however. The onus rests on the follower to do exactly what is prescribed. When someone <em>fails to succeed</em> (which is unfortunately the norm, not the exception), <strong>blame is placed solely on the person, never on a flawed business model</strong>.</p> <p>An MLM promoter who fails is told that it must be due to their:</p> <ul> <li>“lack of faith,”</li> <li>“negative mindset,” or</li> <li>inability to “work hard enough.”</li> </ul> <p>The reality is a skewed model will is not designed to help everyone succeed. MLMs are designed to make <strong>the majority of members lose money</strong>, and for the very top earners to see any real reward.</p> <p>That<a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/definitions/#devil">’</a>s exactly the same recipe for success used by cults.</p> <h3>4. They Tell You to Reject the Haters</h3> <p>MLMs commonly encourage their sales team to reject anyone—family, friends, neighbors, acquaintances… ANYONE who tries to dissuade them.</p> <p>When someone shows concern or disapproves of your decision to join the MLM, you are urged to <strong>see them as a negative person</strong> and cut them out of your life.</p> <p>Anyone who criticizes you is labeled as a “hater” who is “jealous of your success.” <a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/definitions/#devil">Devil’s Advocates</a> are viewed as a threat to predatory groups, because <strong>they reveal the truth about what is really going on</strong>.</p> <p>Thus, all <em>haters</em> (even close relatives and friends) must be discredited and eliminated from the group.</p> <p>This is exactly the same MO used by cults.</p> <p>Scientology, for example, says that anyone who criticizes or questions them is a “<em><a href="https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/leah-remini-scientology-video-tom-cruise-john-travolta-1201945532/">suppressive person</a>.</em>” A&E has a fantastic show about this called <a href="https://www.aetv.com/shows/leah-remini-scientology-and-the-aftermath">Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath</a>.</p> <p><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7191" data-permalink="https://laconteconsulting.com/2018/11/02/11-ways-multi-level-marketing-is-like-a-cult/leah-remini-scientology-and-the-aftermath/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/leah-remini-scientology-and-the-aftermath.jpg?fit=630%2C630&ssl=1" data-orig-size="630,630" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Leah Remini Scientology and the Aftermath" data-image-description="<p>Image of A&amp;E’s Emmy-nominated series “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath” with black &amp; white photo of actress Leah Remini (star of the show “King of Queens”). Show info: https://www.aetv.com/shows/leah-remini-scientology-and-the-aftermath</p> <p>Find more at https://laconteconsulting.com</p> " data-image-caption="<p>Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/leah-remini-scientology-and-the-aftermath.jpg?fit=300%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/leah-remini-scientology-and-the-aftermath.jpg?fit=630%2C630&ssl=1" class="size-medium wp-image-7191 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/leah-remini-scientology-and-the-aftermath.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1" alt="Leah Remini, Scientology, Scientology and the Aftermath, A&E, A&E show, The King of Queens, Scientology truth, Scientology cult" width="300" height="300" /></p> <h3>5. Their Structure is Confusing</h3> <p>When an organization is extremely secretive about what they are doing, and when they frequently changes their policies, it’s is usually a sign they have <strong>something to hide</strong>.</p> <p>Both cults and MLMs are <em>predatory</em>. Their goal is to <strong>keep people moving up the endless “ladder to success,”</strong> which never seem to end. So they design a long list of award, titles, and promotion levels to lure new converts into staying committed for as long as possible.</p> <p>Here are some examples:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amwaywiki.com/Pin_Levels">Amway’s 23 “pin levels”</a>: Silver, Gold, Ruby, Pearl, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, and Executive Diamond.</li> <li><a href="https://www.scribd.com/doc/36931836/It-Works-Compensation-Plan">ItWorks</a>: Double Diamond, Triple Diamond, and Presidential Diamond.</li> <li><a href="https://i0.wp.com/theglamentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Advanced-Leadership-Program-2.jpg">Avon</a>: Executive Leader, Silver Executive Leader, Gold Executive Leader, and Platinum Executive Leader.</li> <li><a href="http://teamjp.net/images/stairsteps.jpg">Juice Plus+</a>: Sales Coordinator, Senior Sales Coordinator, Qualifying Marketing Director, and National Marketing Director.</li> </ul> <p>To support their <a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/mlm-definitions/#pyramid">pyramid business structure</a>, Multi-Level Marketing companies use the straw man argument that “all corporations have a pyramid shape too.” But the difference is that an <a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/mlm-definitions/#employee">Employee</a> is promoted based on their performance, not on how much product they move.</p> <p>For the majority of MLM independent contractors, moving up the ladder requires them to <a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/mlm-definitions/#garagequalified">purchase large amount of stock themselves</a>.</p> <h3>6. They Use Predatory Tactics to Recruit</h3> <p>Both MLMs and cults prey on vulnerable people. They start by luring you into a seemingly safe, welcoming, and exciting environment.</p> <p>Then, they discover and prey upon your weaknesses:</p> <ul> <li>financial pressure,</li> <li>a dead-end job,</li> <li>shame as a working parent,</li> <li>desire to work from home,</li> <li>loneliness, and/or</li> <li>feeling trapped.</li> </ul> <p>Finally, they present an “opportunity” to take the pain away and apply enough pressure to convince you to join the group.</p> <p>The long-term consequences of joining a cult-like organization are extraordinarily high. Most victims</p> <ul> <li>lose thousands of dollars.</li> <li>forego a stable job with opportunities for advancement</li> <li>experience years of heartache of broken relationships</li> </ul> <p>MLM and cult survivors also face tremendous emotional damage from the extensive manipulation they endure.</p> <h3>7. They Control by Using Fear and Shame</h3> <p>If you try to leave an MLM, be prepare to lose the support of your “friends.”</p> <p>Like cults, Multi-Level Marketing companies operate under a closed-group mentality where you’re either “with us or against us.” When the pressure builds and you decide to sell back inventory or stop purchasing more, you are likely to be shunned and chastised.</p> <p>MLMs often use <strong>passive-aggressive techniques</strong> to shame, slander, and discredit members who try to leave, in an effort to bring them back. They employ <a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/definitions/#fearresponse">fear tactics</a> by <strong>threatening to take away things of value</strong> to the member.</p> <p>We can apply Dr. Karl Albrecht’s <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/brainsnacks/201203/the-only-5-fears-we-all-share">5 Basic Fears</a> to the techniques used by both MLMs and cults to hold members captive.</p> <p><a href="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/the-5-basic-fears.png?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2648" data-permalink="https://laconteconsulting.com/definitions/the-5-basic-fears/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/the-5-basic-fears.png?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="The 5 Basic Fears" data-image-description="<p>A list inspired by Dr. Karl Albrecht (https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/brainsnacks/201203/the-only-5-fears-we-all-share) of the 5 fears faced by all humans, including<br /> Extinction/physiological, Mutilation/safety, Ego death/esteem, Separation/belonging, and Loss of autonomy/self actualization. http://laconteconsulting.com</p> " data-image-caption="<p>The 5 Basic Fears by Dr. Karl Albrecht</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/the-5-basic-fears.png?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/the-5-basic-fears.png?fit=760%2C507&ssl=1" class=" size-large wp-image-2648 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/the-5-basic-fears.png?resize=760%2C507&ssl=1" alt="basic fears, types of fears, extinction, physiological, mutilation, safety, ego death, esteem, separation, belonging, loss of autonomy, self actualization" width="760" height="507" /></a></p> <p>Starting at the bottom with the Fear of Extinction (Physiological need) and moving up, these include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>loss of income</strong> (<em>Fear of Extinction</em> by not having needs met)</li> <li><strong>mental or emotional trauma</strong> (<em>Fear of Mutilation</em> by feeling unsafe and being invaded)</li> <li><strong>humiliation</strong> (<em>Fear of Ego Death</em> by losing the esteem and approval of others)</li> <li><strong>rejection </strong>(<em>Fear of Separation</em> by being ejected from the group and marginalized)</li> <li><strong>diminished independence</strong> (<em>Fear of Loss of Autonomy</em> by feeling unworthy of being oneself and having independent thoughts)</li> </ul> <p>If someone does succeed in leaving, they may experience fractured relationships with those who remains in the group—even among family members.</p> <h3>8. They Expect Constant Positivity</h3> <p>Members of an MLM are told they must <strong>constantly use positive self-talk</strong>.</p> <p>They are encouraged to “believe,” “trust,” and “have faith”—even if bills are mounting and more debt is required to stay active in the company. Taken to an extreme, this is classic <a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/definitions/#overconfidence">Overconfidence</a>: An unjustifiable assurance that one’s beliefs and actions are completely correct… even if there is proof that it’s not true.</p> <p>MLMs encourage its members to employ a <strong>Sunk Cost Fallacy</strong>. This happens when a victim is so committed to seeing results, that they feels compelled to continue spending money, time, and effort <em>even when it’s obvious the investment is not going to pay off</em>.</p> <p>If the member of an MLM expresses concern or criticism, their loyalty is questioned by others in the group.</p> <h3>9. They Announce Moral Superiority</h3> <p>Just like cults, MLM organizations often partner with charitable and social justice groups to prove their ethical and moral superiority.</p> <p>MLM members often experience cognitive dissonance between <em>what they see in the group</em>, and <em>what is actually happening</em>. If a leader is verbally or emotionally abusive, this is excused by blaming the victim. Any illegal or unethical behavior is quickly brushed under the rug.</p> <p>When an MLM leader is confronted with truth, she or he uses <strong>logical fallacies to “protect”</strong> their investment and attack anyone who disagrees.</p> <h3>10. Their Allegiance Causes a Sudden Personality Change</h3> <p>Once you join a cult or MLM, you are strongly encouraged to do things that may not fit your normal behavior.</p> <p>MLM members are pressured to convert others into joining as well. They are told to incessantly promote and talk about the company by:</p> <ul> <li>bringing up the MLM in every <strong>conversation</strong>,</li> <li><strong>using products</strong> sold by the MLM every day,</li> <li><strong>giving away</strong> MLM products as gifts,</li> <li>posting constant social media <strong>announcements and memes</strong>, and</li> <li>saying <strong>specific words and phrases</strong> (“hey hon, just wanted to share this exciting opportunity with you!”).</li> </ul> <p>Concerned friends and relatives often see a dramatic change after their loved one joins an MLM. When confronted with the reality that they are spending too much money, shirking responsibilities, or acting strangely, loyal members are told they need to <em>shut down the haters</em> and pour even more effort into recruiting and promoting the products.</p> <h3>11. They Demand Absolute Devotion</h3> <p>The only way to succeed in a cult or an MLM is by committing 100% to the organization. There is no room for half-heartedness.</p> <p>MLM advocates are told they must defend the company no matter what.</p> <p>Even when confronted with the facts (like how much debt they have accrued or how miserable their life has become), a true believer will refuse to acknowledge that anything is wrong.</p> <p>When leaders of a cult or MLM are accused of unethical, illegal, or immoral activity, they place tremendous pressure on members to <strong>doubt the validity of those claims</strong> and prove their loyalty by maintaining undying allegiance.</p> <p>The FLDS (Fundamentalist Latter-Day Saints) polygamist cult instructs its followers to <em><a href="http://flds101.blogspot.com/2008/05/flds-101-keep-sweet.html">keep sweet</a></em>, which means “Demonstrate loyalty and absolute obedience to someone, even if it means enduring unspeakable harm.”</p> <h2>Building Risk Intelligence</h2> <p>How can we resist the magnetic pull of cults and MLMs?</p> <p>You can start by <strong>increasing your awareness of how they work</strong>. We just reviewed 11 similarities between these two groups, but I encourage you to do more research and come up with your own conclusions.</p> <p><a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/definitions/#stratriskintel">Strategic risk</a> is the ability to effectively <strong>distinguish vulnerabilities and untapped opportunities</strong> on an organization’s journey to achieve its goals, and to translate these insights into superior judgment and practical action. You can see that MLMs and cults <em>take advantage</em> of vulnerabilities by discovering a victim’s weaknesses and promising great rewards with minimal risk.</p> <p>The best defense against getting lured into a controlling organization is to <a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/definitions/#devil">ask good questions</a>. Find out where the money is really coming from. Poke holes in their promises. Ask former members what their experience was like. Encourage your company stakeholders to share <a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/definitions/#healthyfeedback">honest feedback</a>.</p> <p>For more information about Multi-Level Marketing companies, check out these resources:</p> <figure><a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/mlm-definitions/">MLM Definitions</a></figure> <p><a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/mlm-definitions/"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="6798" data-permalink="https://laconteconsulting.com/helpful-info-about-mlms/mlm-definitions-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mlm-definitions.png?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1" data-orig-size="1200,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="MLM Definitions" data-image-description="<p>MLM Definitions title page<br /> Find more at http://laconteconsulting.com</p> " data-image-caption="<p>MLM Definitions</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mlm-definitions.png?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mlm-definitions.png?fit=760%2C507&ssl=1" class=" size-medium wp-image-6798 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mlm-definitions.png?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1" alt="MLM, multi-level marketing, network marketing, definitions, MLM definitions" width="300" height="200" /></a></p> <p>I also appreciated this infographic produced by <a href="https://directselling.org.au/seller-resources/understanding-illegal-pyramid-schemes/">Direct Selling Australia</a>:</p> <figure id="attachment_7185"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/direct-selling-australia-pyramid-scheme.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="7185" data-permalink="https://laconteconsulting.com/2018/11/02/11-ways-multi-level-marketing-is-like-a-cult/pyramid-infographic-latest-cs3/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/direct-selling-australia-pyramid-scheme.jpg?fit=1360%2C1761&ssl=1" data-orig-size="1360,1761" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"pyramid-infographic-latest-cs3","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Direct Selling Australia – Pyramid Scheme" data-image-description="<p>Image by Direct Selling Australia called “Signs of an Illegal Pyramid Scheme.” Original image is here: https://directselling.org.au/seller-resources/understanding-illegal-pyramid-schemes/</p> <p>Find out more: https://laconteconsulting.com</p> " data-image-caption="<p>Signs of an Illegal Pyramid Scheme</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/direct-selling-australia-pyramid-scheme.jpg?fit=232%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/direct-selling-australia-pyramid-scheme.jpg?fit=760%2C984&ssl=1" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7185" src="https://i0.wp.com/laconteconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/direct-selling-australia-pyramid-scheme.jpg?resize=760%2C984&ssl=1" alt="Direct Selling Australia, illegal pyramid, illegal pyramid scheme, pyramid scheme, pyramid company, MLM company, MLM pyramid, pyramid company" width="760" height="984" /></a></figure> <p>What do you think about the similarities between cults and Multi-Level Marketing organizations? 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I have never been arrested for fraud or running a cult or any relgious ideology ! I have been acused by many avocates, some took ledigation, all failed and 2 were sued for slander and definmation of character, they both lost their homes! Later they shut down their web sites! One is now in prison for threatening a judge! </p> <p> I have had movies stars (not Tom Cruize ), polititions, judges, lawyers and police officers and ex military leaders, famous doctors, sports celeberaties in my sales Networks , It has changed my life and the lives of thousands of others I have mentored . Many have used the skills/realtionships they aquired to go on and start traditional businesses. 2 of them became billionares! </p> <p>I you do not produce anything in a job you will be fired! If you do not produce in a business you also fail. Or would you suggest corporate government welfare or unniversal income for everyone?<br /> Most of these millions of people in Network Marketing have given billions of dollars to local charities around the world !<br /> To feed starving children, provide education . bring refugies out of war torn countries to North America! Many of them are now doing Network Marketing, becuause it does not require an MBA or a PHD or any previous experience, many do not speak English! </p> <p> Although some of what you wrote was true , most is not true! </p> <p> You are using outdated information ,all from failed examples ! Every Industry has the same 95% failure rate , like Franchising ! Franchises are consatantly re-sold ! Your reasoning could apply to any corporation in the world , are you against FREE ENTERPRISE and suggest new government ideas ,like socialism. marxist , woke idealogies be implimented ? People did direct sales over 200 years ago. they will do it for the next 200 years! THERE IS NO MORE JOB SECURITY BECAUSE OF AI ! Working from home in your own business is the future! NETWORK MARKETING will be that future , it is growing by 38% every year with or without you and all you so called “Consumer Avocates” .</p> <div class='jetpack-comment-likes-widget-wrapper jetpack-likes-widget-unloaded' id='like-comment-wrapper-71531401-3065-67e624137bfff' data-src='https://widgets.wp.com/likes/#blog_id=71531401&comment_id=3065&origin=laconteconsulting.com&obj_id=71531401-3065-67e624137bfff' data-name='like-comment-frame-71531401-3065-67e624137bfff'> <div class='likes-widget-placeholder comment-likes-widget-placeholder comment-likes'><span class='loading'>Loading...</span></div> <div class='comment-likes-widget jetpack-likes-widget comment-likes'><span class='comment-like-feedback'></span><span class='sd-text-color'></span><a class='sd-link-color'></a></div> </div> </div><!-- .comment-content --> <div class="reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-3065" data-commentid="3065" data-postid="7183" data-belowelement="div-comment-3065" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Dennis Leggett" aria-label="Reply to Dennis Leggett">Reply</a></div> </article><!-- .comment-body --> <ol class="children"> <li id="comment-3088" class="comment byuser comment-author-glaconte bypostauthor even depth-2"> <article id="div-comment-3088" class="comment-body"> <footer class="comment-meta"> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <span class="avatar-container"><span class="avatar-crop"><img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/132ced5991a8d81e80c926914bc87822?s=90&d=identicon&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/132ced5991a8d81e80c926914bc87822?s=180&d=identicon&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-90 photo' height='90' width='90' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/></span></span> <b class="fn"><a href="https://laconteconsulting.com" class="url" rel="ugc">Grace LaConte</a></b> <span class="says">says:</span> </div><!-- .comment-author --> <div class="comment-metadata"> <a href="https://laconteconsulting.com/2018/11/02/11-ways-multi-level-marketing-is-like-a-cult/#comment-3088"><time datetime="2024-04-12T15:27:47-05:00">April 12, 2024 at 3:27 pm</time></a> </div><!-- .comment-metadata --> </footer><!-- .comment-meta --> <div class="comment-content"> <p>It sounds like you have a lot of passion for Networking Marketing. </p> <div class='jetpack-comment-likes-widget-wrapper jetpack-likes-widget-unloaded' id='like-comment-wrapper-71531401-3088-67e624137c83e' data-src='https://widgets.wp.com/likes/#blog_id=71531401&comment_id=3088&origin=laconteconsulting.com&obj_id=71531401-3088-67e624137c83e' data-name='like-comment-frame-71531401-3088-67e624137c83e'> <div class='likes-widget-placeholder comment-likes-widget-placeholder comment-likes'><span class='loading'>Loading...</span></div> <div class='comment-likes-widget jetpack-likes-widget comment-likes'><span class='comment-like-feedback'></span><span class='sd-text-color'></span><a class='sd-link-color'></a></div> </div> </div><!-- .comment-content --> <div class="reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-3088" data-commentid="3088" data-postid="7183" data-belowelement="div-comment-3088" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Grace LaConte" aria-label="Reply to Grace LaConte">Reply</a></div> </article><!-- .comment-body --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> </ol><!-- .children --> </li><!-- #comment-## --> </ol><!-- .comment-list --> <div id="respond" class="comment-respond"> <h3 id="reply-title" class="comment-reply-title">Leave a Reply<small><a rel="nofollow" id="cancel-comment-reply-link" href="/2018/11/02/11-ways-multi-level-marketing-is-like-a-cult/#respond" style="display:none;">Cancel reply</a></small></h3> <form id="commentform" class="comment-form"> <iframe title="Comment Form" src="https://jetpack.wordpress.com/jetpack-comment/?blogid=71531401&postid=7183&comment_registration=0&require_name_email=1&stc_enabled=1&stb_enabled=1&show_avatars=1&avatar_default=identicon&greeting=Leave+a+Reply&jetpack_comments_nonce=32d8a7d0aa&greeting_reply=Leave+a+Reply+to+%25s&color_scheme=light&lang=en_US&jetpack_version=14.5-a.9&iframe_unique_id=1&show_cookie_consent=10&has_cookie_consent=0&is_current_user_subscribed=0&token_key=%3Bnormal%3B&sig=09e43032820247066870b64bced0ac3053daef63#parent=https%3A%2F%2Flaconteconsulting.com%2F2018%2F11%2F02%2F11-ways-multi-level-marketing-is-like-a-cult%2F" name="jetpack_remote_comment" style="width:100%; 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