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The episode explores how modern social media side hustle culture mirrors the predatory mechanics of historical multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes, revealing a system rigged to benefit only a tiny few while most participants lose money and feel scammed.
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Through personal te
The episode explores how modern social media side hustle culture mirrors the predatory mechanics of historical multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes, revealing a system rigged to benefit only a tiny few while most participants lose money and feel scammed.
PREMISE
Through personal te
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Bridget Reed
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