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21. Not Your Business, Babe (The Truth About MLMs)
We’re saying it out loud: MLMs are not the same thing as owning a business — and if you’ve ever been told otherwise, you deserve the full story.
In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on multilevel marketing (a.k.a. network marketing). We’re not here to hate — we’re here to clarify the differences between being a business owner and being a sales rep for someone else’s company. You’ll hear our breakdown of the risks, realities, and reasons people fall into the MLM dream. We want you to walk in with eyes wide open. The model matters. Ownership matters. And knowing what you’re getting into? That really matters.
If you're craving flexibility and dreaming of business ownership, you’re already showing signs of an entrepreneurial mindset — and we’ve got better ways to get you there.
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In this episode, we cover:
What it really means when you’re selling under someone else’s brand
Why control is the biggest difference between owning a business and selling for one you don’t run
Why and how keeping your downline motivated turns into unpaid people management and an HR role you didn’t sign up for
For years, our group of business besties have been meeting up for dinner and drinks to talk about the ins, outs, wins, and struggles of running a business. Now, we’d love for you to pull up a seat at the table and join us at Breaking Even Better, the podcast where we share the lessons we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way!) and how you can apply them to your own business.
Meet Your Co-Hosts:
Brenda Harris, Founder & CEO of BPN Staffing Solutions, a premier healthcare staffing agency; and The Lab Look, a medical apparel company
Carolina Aponte, Fractional CFO, Founder & CEO of Caja Holdings, an accounting and fractional CFO firm
Trish Saemann, Marketing Consultant, Fractional CMO, and Owner of GoBeyond SEO, a boutique digital marketing agency
Connect with Breaking Even Better:
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube
Facebook
Website
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By Breaking Even BetterWe’re saying it out loud: MLMs are not the same thing as owning a business — and if you’ve ever been told otherwise, you deserve the full story.
In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on multilevel marketing (a.k.a. network marketing). We’re not here to hate — we’re here to clarify the differences between being a business owner and being a sales rep for someone else’s company. You’ll hear our breakdown of the risks, realities, and reasons people fall into the MLM dream. We want you to walk in with eyes wide open. The model matters. Ownership matters. And knowing what you’re getting into? That really matters.
If you're craving flexibility and dreaming of business ownership, you’re already showing signs of an entrepreneurial mindset — and we’ve got better ways to get you there.
🛼 Looking for an unforgettable event? Screamin' Wheels & Blades brings the ultimate mobile roller skating experience straight to YOU! Perfect for corporate events, city festivals, universities, and HOAs, we combine high-energy skating with lots of excitement. It's a VIBE you don't want to miss! Visit our website to book now and let's roll into your next great event!
In this episode, we cover:
What it really means when you’re selling under someone else’s brand
Why control is the biggest difference between owning a business and selling for one you don’t run
Why and how keeping your downline motivated turns into unpaid people management and an HR role you didn’t sign up for
For years, our group of business besties have been meeting up for dinner and drinks to talk about the ins, outs, wins, and struggles of running a business. Now, we’d love for you to pull up a seat at the table and join us at Breaking Even Better, the podcast where we share the lessons we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way!) and how you can apply them to your own business.
Meet Your Co-Hosts:
Brenda Harris, Founder & CEO of BPN Staffing Solutions, a premier healthcare staffing agency; and The Lab Look, a medical apparel company
Carolina Aponte, Fractional CFO, Founder & CEO of Caja Holdings, an accounting and fractional CFO firm
Trish Saemann, Marketing Consultant, Fractional CMO, and Owner of GoBeyond SEO, a boutique digital marketing agency
Connect with Breaking Even Better:
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube
Facebook
Website