There are amazing anti-MLM content creators trying to make a difference. In this episode, Robert shares what he believes should unite all anti-MLM work. What actually is our message and goal in this fight?

A Pyramid Scheme by Any Other Name...is Still a Pyramid Scheme

Apr 15th, 2023 36m 16s

In episode 9 of Ponzinomics 101, Robert shares his experience with a pyramid scheme in the 80s called the Airplane Game. The similarities to MLM become clear quickly.

How MLM Infiltrates Schools: A Story of One Teacher's Betrayal with Robert FitzPatrick and Megan Rowton

Feb 18th, 2023 54m 53s

In this episode, Robert and Melissa speak to Megan Rowton who at 18 was recruited into an MLM by her special education teacher. You read that right! Megan shares her story of getting in and getting out of an essential oil MLM.

Talking to Your Child about MLM with Doug Brooks

Dec 10th, 2022 43m 3s

Our chat with lawyer and advocate, Doug Brooks, continues in episode 7, as we explore why people abandon critical thinking and join MLM companies. How can we teach youth to do their due diligence and not believe the lies?

Why Law is Failing with Doug Brooks

Nov 19th, 2022 38m 40s

Episode 6 is a discussion for parents, teachers, and anyone hoping to protect youth from MLM. Lawyer and advocate Doug Brooks joins Robert and Melissa to talk about court cases, legislation, and what is going wrong in the fight against MLM.

Legal Schmegal

Oct 15th, 2022 16m 4s

Know anyone who failed trying to sell MLM products or an MLM "opportunity?" It wasn't their fault. How could something “legal” engage in such deception and cause so much harm?

So, What's a Pyramid Scheme?

Sep 17th, 2022 22m 47s

Ever had a person try to recruit you into a multi-level marketing (aka MLM) company? One of the first things they say is, "It's not a pyramid scheme." What is a pyramid scheme? How are they disguised? Are MLM companies pyramid schemes?

The First Truth: What is Multi-Level Marketing?

Aug 13th, 2022 23m

"Business opportunity." "Full time pay for part time work." We have clarified in our first two episodes that MLMs are not direct selling. So what are they?

Reality Check: Is Multi-Level Marketing Direct Selling?

Jul 9th, 2022 17m 15s

"This is a direct selling business opportunity." Is it really? In this episode we continue to investigate direct selling and whether multi-level marketing (MLM) really is direct selling.

The First Lie: What is Direct Selling?

Jun 4th, 2022 21m 30s

Whether it’s selling leggings, make up, or knives, we hear about business opportunities to make full time pay for part time work. Are they too good to be true? Multi-level marketing companies such as LuLaRoe, Mary Kay, and Cutco Knives claim to

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Ponzinomics 101 Trailer

May 17th, 2022 5m 12s

Ponzinomics is a monthly educational podcast to spread the word about multi-level marketing companies that prey on our youth. Co hosts Melissa Milner and Robert FitzPatrick created this podcast for teachers, parents, and anyone else wanting to