We’ve all got that friend or cousin who steadily hawks some overpriced miracle drink, leggings, or shampoo on social media. They aren’t just trying to sell you something, but would like to offer you the opportunity of a lifetime to achieve riches while working from home on your own terms. You’ve probably been too afraid, or too loving, or too reasonable to confront them. Not us. This season on The Dream we go inside the world of multi-level marketing to expose this pyramid-shaped business model for what it is. Join us on this bizarre journey filled with snake oil salesmen, shifty millionaires, struggling single moms, and a few sweet grandmas.

We’ve all got that friend or cousin who steadily hawks some overpriced miracle drink, leggings, or shampoo on social media. They aren’t just trying to sell you something, but would like to offer you the opportunity of a lifetime to achieve riches while working from home on your own terms. You’ve probably been too afraid, or too loving, or too reasonable to confront them. Not us. This season on The Dream we go inside the world of multi-level marketing to expose this pyramid-shaped business model for what it is. Join us on this bizarre journey filled with snake oil salesmen, shifty millionaires, struggling single moms, and a few sweet grandmas.

Coming Soon...The Dream

There’s nothing as intoxicating as piles of money, unless the Feds are watching you count it. This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/THEDREAM).

There’s nothing as intoxicating as piles of money, unless the Feds are watching you count it. This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter (<a href="http://www.ziprecruiter.com/THEDREAM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ziprecruiter.com/THEDREAM</a>).

S1 E1: Wanna Swim in Cash?

When opportunity knocks, open the front door.

When opportunity knocks, open the front door.

S1 E2: Women’s Work

The fortune you seek can be yours for just $169 down.

The fortune you seek can be yours for just $169 down.

S1 E3: Yes, I Would Like To Swim In Cash

If you dream it, you can (probably?) achieve it. This episode is sponsored by Quip (www.getquip.com/THEDREAM).

If you dream it, you can (probably?) achieve it. This episode is sponsored by Quip (<a href="http://www.getquip.com/THEDREAM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.getquip.com/THEDREAM</a>).

S1 E4: The Mind is a Fertile Field

Friends are the family you choose to add to your downline.

Friends are the family you choose to add to your downline.

S1 E5: Do You Party?

Be careful what you wish for, unless it's debt.

Be careful what you wish for, unless it's debt.

S1 E6: How a Dream Becomes a Nightmare

What’s holding you back from reaching your full potential? This episode is sponsored by Article (www.article.com/THEDREAM) and Policygenius (www.policygenius.com).

What’s holding you back from reaching your full potential? This episode is sponsored by Article (<a href="http://www.article.com/THEDREAM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.article.com/THEDREAM</a>) and Policygenius (<a href="http://www.policygenius.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.policygenius.com</a>).

S1 E7: Lazy, Stupid, Greedy or Dead

The road to success is paved with convention tickets. This episode is sponsored by Quip (www.getquip.com/THEDREAM) and Article (www.article.com/THEDREAM).

The road to success is paved with convention tickets. This episode is sponsored by Quip (<a href="http://www.getquip.com/THEDREAM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.getquip.com/THEDREAM</a>) and Article (<a href="http://www.article.com/THEDREAM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.article.com/THEDREAM</a>).

S1 E8: Destination Amazing

A wise woman once said, “You need to go.” This episode is sponsored by Bombas (www.bombas.com/THEDREAM code: THEDREAM) and Policygenius (www.policygenius.com).

A wise woman once said, “You need to go.” This episode is sponsored by Bombas (<a href="http://www.bombas.com/THEDREAM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bombas.com/THEDREAM</a> code: THEDREAM) and Policygenius (<a href="http://www.policygenius.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.policygenius.com</a>).

S1 E9: Leave a Message

In Season 2 we look at a world just as shady and mysterious as MLMs, but one whose promises are at times even more bombastic and unfathomable: WELLNESS. What is it? Who sells it? And will it bring you eternal happiness…and, perhaps, eternal life? Hear more great stories about complicated people from Witness Docs at witnesspodcasts.com.

The dream of our founders is alive. This episode is sponsored by Bombas (www.bombas.com/THEDREAM code: THEDREAM) and Article (www.article.com/THEDREAM).

The dream of our founders is alive. This episode is sponsored by Bombas (<a href="http://www.bombas.com/THEDREAM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bombas.com/THEDREAM</a> code: THEDREAM) and Article (<a href="http://www.article.com/THEDREAM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.article.com/THEDREAM</a>).

S1 E10: The American Way

When a job becomes a hobby. This episode is sponsored by Robinhood (THEDREAM.robinhood.com) and Quip (www.getquip.com/THEDREAM).

When a job becomes a hobby. This episode is sponsored by Robinhood (<a href="http://THEDREAM.robinhood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THEDREAM.robinhood.com</a>) and Quip (<a href="http://www.getquip.com/THEDREAM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.getquip.com/THEDREAM</a>).

S1 E11: And That’s When I Woke Up

What happened when LulaRoe tried to save their business by operating less like an MLM? Exactly what you think if you’ve been listening long enough. Although this time, there are people in power that are mad, like file-a-lawsuit mad.    This is 1 of 4 bonus episodes we’re releasing as additional reporting from season 1.

What happened when LulaRoe tried to save their business by operating less like an MLM? Exactly what you think if you’ve been listening long enough. Although this time, there are people in power that are mad, like file-a-lawsuit mad. This is 1 of 4 bonus episodes we’re releasing as additional reporting from season 1.

BONUS 1: Overpriced and Underwhelmed

The unbelievable origin story of LulaRoe.   This is 2 of 4 bonus episodes we’re releasing as additional reporting from season 1.

The unbelievable origin story of LulaRoe. This is 2 of 4 bonus episodes we’re releasing as additional reporting from season 1.

BONUS 2: Humble Beginnings, Lavish Endings

There’s no better way to build a loyal downline than with a magnetic atmosphere and a magnetic leader. Creating devotion to the cause is one technique that keeps the recruits flowing and the pipeline growing.     This is 3 of 4 bonus episodes we’re releasing as additional reporting from season 1.

There’s no better way to build a loyal downline than with a magnetic atmosphere and a magnetic leader. Creating devotion to the cause is one technique that keeps the recruits flowing and the pipeline growing. This is 3 of 4 bonus episodes we’re releasing as additional reporting from season 1.

BONUS 3: Dream Stealers

Leaving an MLM can be the hardest part of the business.    This is 4 of 4 bonus episodes we’re releasing as additional reporting from season 1.

Leaving an MLM can be the hardest part of the business. This is 4 of 4 bonus episodes we’re releasing as additional reporting from season 1.

BONUS 4: How to Fire Your Boss

Oils, crystals, juices and more have been said to bring us eternal happiness and health- but how much of that is based in truth? Who benefits and loses from the wellness industry as a whole? We’ll be talking to some familiar voices and new ones about broader questions like these in Season 2 of the Dream- premiering December 9th.  

Oils, crystals, juices and more have been said to bring us eternal happiness and health- but how much of that is based in truth? Who benefits and loses from the wellness industry as a whole? We’ll be talking to some familiar voices and new ones about broader questions like these in Season 2 of the Dream- premiering December 9th.

Coming Soon...The Dream Season 2

Products and cures you can’t find at the doctor might just be the medicine you want.

Products and cures you can’t find at the doctor might just be the medicine you want.

S2 E1: What’s Your Frequency?

Take a walk and find a crystal. Who knows, it might just heal you.

Take a walk and find a crystal. Who knows, it might just heal you.

S2 E2: A New Kind of Party

Opportunity might still be knocking… we’ll be back with new episodes in January.

Opportunity might still be knocking… we’ll be back with new episodes in January.

Revisiting Women’s Work

Facts, numbers, psychology. I just ate up this podcast. Such great investigative journalism.

Love

Honestly, I don’t fly through podcasts easily. This one, I did. Get ready for a ride.

THE BEST

In Season 2 we look at a world just as shady and mysterious as MLMs, but one whose promises are at times even more bombastic and unfathomable: WELLNESS. What is it? Who sells it? And will it bring you eternal happiness…and, perhaps, eternal life? Hear more great stories about complicated people from Witness Docs at <a href="http://witnesspodcasts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">witnesspodcasts.com</a>.

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