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Manipulation, Flattery, and Godly Principles in Network Marketing

“By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.” – Romans 16:18 Facebook and social media are vast mission fields for network marketers—but they are also minefields of manipulation. Too often, aspiring entrepreneurs are taught to build relationships based on insincere flattery and “engagement hacks,” not genuine connection. This isn’t just ineffective …

MLM Compensation Shenanigans

Part One: Don’t Trust What They Write on a Whiteboard Welcome to the first installment in our seven-part series on the compensation plan problem in the network marketing industry—a problem built entirely on hypotheticals that never materialize in real life. If you’ve ever sat through a flashy whiteboard presentation promising untold riches, then you already …

I’ll Have the Private Benjamin

BUT ….I’ll Hold the Mayo Network marketing is a strange profession — unique, misunderstood, and filled with people from every walk of life. But today, I’m focusing on two specific types who sit on opposite ends of the psychological spectrum. Together, they make up a huge portion of MLM participants. One of these types actually …

The Illusion of Wealth in Network Marketing

Reclaiming Business Integrity Part Two How MLMs Manipulate the Dream of Financial Freedom While multi-level marketing companies claim to offer an unparalleled opportunity for financial independence, the reality is far grimmer. The vast majority of participants lose money, not due to a lack of effort but because the system itself is designed to siphon wealth …

From Farm to Factory:

How Convenience Destroyed the Food We Eat The food we eat today is drastically different from what our grandparents or even parents consumed. What was once fresh, homemade, and nutrient-rich has been replaced by ultra-processed, pre-packaged products designed for convenience. This shift didn’t happen by accident—it was driven by advancements in technology, the rise of …