Downline

By B

An indie/independent consumer awareness, anti-scam podcast focused on the multi-level-marketing (MLM) industry. This podcast is temporarily unavailable and is undergoing updates. For archived... more

FAQs about Downline:

How many episodes does Downline have?

The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.

Downline episodes:

August 23, 2022 WFG: What the F is Going on
World Financial Group has faced lawsuit after lawsuit and regulatory issue after regulatory issue. Here we cover some of the messy nonsense that is WFG's business practices. You will probably be confused. I know I still am.
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/downlinepod
List of Insurance MLMs
Primerica
Transamerica/ World Financial Group
Symmetry Financial Group
Premier Financial Alliance
PHP Agency
Freedom Equity Group
American Income Life
Family First Life.
Instagram + Tiktok
@downlinepod
Sources
https://downline.podbean.com/p/insurance-mlm-primerica-wfg-sources/
Current Active MLMs
https://mlmtruth.org/master-list/
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: Upload the clip, recording, or image(s) to Google Drive then email me the link/share access with my email [email protected]
...more
31min
August 09, 2022 3:3:30 World Financial Group
World Financial Group may seem at first to be like any other insurance or finance company. But at the end of the day like every other MLM, it’s just about recruiting and very little energy is given to making sure clients are well taken care of. This is part 1 of 2 episodes on WFG.

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/downlinepod
List of Insurance MLMs
Primerica
Transamerica/ World Financial Group
Symmetry Financial Group
Premier Financial Alliance
PHP Agency
Freedom Equity Group
American Income Life
Family First Life.
Instagram + Tiktok
@downlinepod
Sources
https://downline.podbean.com/p/insurance-mlm-primerica-wfg-sources/
Current Active MLMs
https://mlmtruth.org/master-list/
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: Upload the clip, recording, or image(s) to Google Drive then email me the link/share access with my email [email protected]
...more
44min
July 26, 2022 Got Life? Insurance MLMs: Primerica
Is Primerica an MLM? How is it legal for insurance MLMs to exist? Do the reps actually make money? Let us discuss what this company is all about.
List of Insurance MLMs
Primerica
Transamerica/ World Financial Group
Symmetry Financial Group
Premier Financial Alliance
PHP Agency
Freedom Equity Group
American Income Life
Family First Life.
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/downlinepod
Instagram + Tiktok
@downlinepod
Sources
https://downline.podbean.com/p/insurance-mlm-primerica-wfg-sources/
Current Active MLMs
https://mlmtruth.org/master-list/
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: Upload the clip, recording, or image(s) to Google Drive then email me the link/share access with my email [email protected]
...more
47min
May 17, 2022 ”Social Marketer:” Modere Part 2
In part 2 we will discuss Modere's flagship product, current trailblazer CEO, and the ruse that Modere puts on via their compensation plan to sell false legitimacy.
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/downlinepod
Instagram
@downlinepod
Sources
https://downline.podbean.com/p/modere-sources/
Current Active MLMs
https://mlmtruth.org/master-list/

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: Upload the clip, recording, or image(s) to Google Drive then email me the link/share access with my email [email protected]
...more
56min
May 10, 2022 Neways International: Modere Part 1
Neways and Modere are the exact same company, no matter how much they try to convince everyone else otherwise. They sell the same stuff but they have just refined their messaging. Modere is also at the centre of soooo much MLM drama. Enjoy part 1 of this 2-part series!
Instagram
@downlinepod
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/downlinepod
Sources
https://downline.podbean.com/p/modere-sources/
Current Active MLMs
https://mlmtruth.org/master-list/

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: Upload the clip, recording, or image(s) to Google Drive then email me the link/share access with my email [email protected]
...more
47min
May 03, 2022 Income and Lifestyle Claims
It's time to take those baby steps to make some change. Let's talk about how we can make MLMs less predatory a bit at a time.
Instagram
@downlinepod
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/downlinepod

Current Active MLMs
https://mlmtruth.org/master-list/

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: Upload the clip, recording, or image(s) to Google Drive then email me the link/share access with my email [email protected]

NOW CLOSED Submit your comments to the FTC
https://mlmchange.org/ (this is the website Michelle Developed! Use this link if you want inspiration or support for your comments)
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/03/11/2022-04679/deceptive-or-unfair-earnings-claims (Direct Link)
...more
1h 4min
April 26, 2022 Bonus: Interview with Former Cutco/Vector Rep
After listening to part 1 + 2, Jen reached out and had some insight to offer. She was the BOTH a rep + and a Vector "secretary."

Instagram
@downlinepod
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/downlinepod

Current Active MLMs
https://mlmtruth.org/master-list/
Sources
https://downline.podbean.com/p/cutco-sources/
NEW SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: Upload the clip, recording, or image(s) to Google Drive then email me the link/share access with my email [email protected]
...more
54min
April 19, 2022 Cutco/Vector Marketing Part 2
It's almost the time of year when Cutco aka Vector Marketing tries to scam young people desperate for summer jobs! Arm yourself and your 18+ children with the correct info so they do not fall for this in 2022. For part 2 we discuss the comp plan, more sketchy things, and lawsuits.

(NOW CLOSED) Submit your comments to the FTC + Watch Jessica and Michelle's Full Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pV7LXMqJv8&t=1198s
https://mlmchange.org/ (this is the website Michelle Developed! You can make your comment here)
Instagram
@downlinepod
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/downlinepod
Current Active MLMs
https://mlmtruth.org/master-list/
Sources
https://downline.podbean.com/p/cutco-sources/
NEW SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: Upload the clip, recording, or image(s) to Google Drive then email me the link/share access with my email [email protected]
...more
55min
April 12, 2022 Cutco/Vector Marketing Part 1
It's almost the time of year when Cutco aka Vector Marketing tries to scam young people desperate for summer jobs! Arm yourself and your 18+ children with the correct info so they do not fall for this in 2022/
Submit your comments to the FTC
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/03/11/2022-04679/deceptive-or-unfair-earnings-claims
Listener Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KV7522M
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/downlinepod
Current Active MLMs
https://mlmtruth.org/master-list/
Sources
https://downline.podbean.com/p/cutco-sources/
NEW SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: Upload the clip, recording, or image(s) to Google Drive then email me the link/share access with my email [email protected]
...more
49min
April 05, 2022 Youth in MLMs
Tactics used to recruit 18 to 21 year-olds are specific, intentional, and honestly wildly entertaining. Together we'll listen to a sales pitch from a (very) young adult, to recruit other (very) young adults so we can help our young friends or family avoid these traps.
NOW CLOSED Submit your comments to the FTC
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/03/11/2022-04679/deceptive-or-unfair-earnings-claims
Instagram
@downlinepod
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/downlinepod
Current Active MLMs
https://mlmtruth.org/master-list/
NEW SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: Upload the clip, recording, or image(s) to Google Drive then email me the link/share access with my email [email protected]
...more
44min

FAQs about Downline:

How many episodes does Downline have?

The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.