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  • @davidbrear8642
    @davidbrear8642 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +41

    It should be remembered that, whilst law enforcement has done effectively nothing to identify the true nature of, let alone stop, the problem, there are literally hundreds of blame-the-victim 'Amway' copy-cat 'MLM' cults operating in the world today. Conservative estimates are that, each decade, at least one billion ill-informed individuals are being churned through them. 'MLM' groups have become by far, the most contagious, extensive, widely-copied and profitable evolution of the criminogenic cult phenomenon in the modern era. This shocking description, even though it is backed up by all independent evidence and is surely accurate, still remains unthinkable to most people.

  • @AnitaCripps
    @AnitaCripps 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +73

    When he said "we lost our 20s" my heart broke. That needs to be its own soundbite.
    This was such a brilliant watch.

    • @kristaspurr4271
      @kristaspurr4271 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@AnitaCripps got me too. My MLM had me for most of my 30s 😭

    • @Pancakegr8
      @Pancakegr8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@kristaspurr4271It’s a horrible feeling. Your growth really is stunted. And every time I work with people my age, I can tell how much more intelligent and financially savvy they are than myself. MLM should be illegal.

  • @aaronchef82
    @aaronchef82 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +26

    Bruh, 20 seconds in, and I am floored at the backdrop…Pyramids?! I fell over

    • @subtledemisefox
      @subtledemisefox 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      It's pretty clever. Although to be fair, Penn and Teller did the same thing when they did a "Bullshit!" episode against MLMs called "Easy Money." They even had Robert FitzPatrick on as a guest back then too. 20 years later and we're still at square one trying to rid the world of these evil cult scams.

  • @Boredblacksheep
    @Boredblacksheep 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +71

    13 years!!! And that "serving your upline" is so culty. I would never help my manager move to a new house. That's not in my job description and out of my working hours. Disturbing

    • @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley
      @BewareTheLilyOfTheValley 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I've heard such things with religion as well. As this couple said, their MLM had inserted itself into every facet of their life, including church, where talk like that is said with ease and not meant to be questioned. Very, very manipulative.

    • @Josh-yr7gd
      @Josh-yr7gd 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Oddly enough, I volunteered to help my uplines move. They always talked about how important it was to “get into the back pockets” of your mentors, which meant that you want to pursue them so much that you’re right there when an opportunity arises. Like when an idea comes to mind, it’s very easy to just reach in your back pocket to pull your phone out instead of having to walk across the room or go downstairs to get it. I felt like if I stayed “close” to them, I could catch some nuggets that fell from the tree…if that makes any sense 😂

    • @ericnelson9100
      @ericnelson9100 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Most organizations that would b against company policy 4 obvious reasons.

    • @Tayz03938
      @Tayz03938 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@Josh-yr7gd 100% fell victim to this too. We volunteered for a ton of moves. We were told that there was power in association so associating more outside of just meetings meant that you could ask questions and build a better relationship. You wanted to be around because you never knew if your upline had a “secret huddle” or drop a “nugget” of game changing information

  • @WalterTurnerBBB
    @WalterTurnerBBB 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +53

    This video is a MUST WATCH

  • @rainyfaerie
    @rainyfaerie 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    To the couple again: You guys are seriously so brave. I was only in this thing for 2 years and you guys are handling the trauma so much better than I’ve been. My mind has blocked out so many details and memories about my experience because the fallout was so traumatizing. It’s been almost a year since I left and I haven’t really been able to fully process my experience and heal all the way.

    • @Pancakegr8
      @Pancakegr8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That’s awful. I was only in Amway 6 months, but the person who recruited me has been with them since 2018, and is currently active. I want to talk to her about how disgusting the company is, but for all I know it may be another decade before we have that conversation.

  • @murphsaysit
    @murphsaysit 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    Marco this one hits different. Said a prayer for these two and you. Thank you for the work that you do.

  • @Tkz9000
    @Tkz9000 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    13 years in MLM starting in their 20's. Time and money wasted. The positive in this situation is they had each other for support. The MLM controlled nearly all aspects of their lives.

  • @NettyB
    @NettyB 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    Amazing interview. I was prospected by a lady from church that was in Amway - videos like yours helped me cut things off and never be a part of it! I’m so glad that they left 👏🏼👏🏼

    • @ericnelson9100
      @ericnelson9100 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You should speak to your pastor about this, because just like at a workplace, this should not be allowed in a church either.

  • @donaldriggsiii4937
    @donaldriggsiii4937 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    I was suckered into Vemma. During all of our "events", they always told us to just get the people there and the "heavy hitters" would do the rest. As we did all of that, they started telling us that we needed to start getting up and telling our "story". The only leg I had to stand on was to tell people that I emptied my savings account. I did that in hopes that it would show my commitment and how much we "believed" in the "business". Once people started leaving and we won't bringing people to meetings as much, the "heavy hitters" who appeared to be our friends turned on us. I wasted 500 on the "builder pack" and 165 a month on my required volume to be compensation eligible. I definitely lost close to 3000. Fun fact, one of my upline guys was recently arrested for felony animal abuse. So that should attest to true character and nature of some of these people.

  • @Josh-yr7gd
    @Josh-yr7gd 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +55

    If anyone has recently left Amway, RETURN YOUR PRODUCTS!!! I can’t emphasize this enough. I don’t know if they still have the 180 day money back guaranteed, but it was worth it. I got back $2200. Of course, I was spending nearly $1200/month on products (and learning materials) to maintain a 300 PV level, so the returns weren’t great compared to what I spent overall, but it was better than nothing. The process involves printing out shipping labels and listing the items, but it’s really worth it. It may be emotionally draining dealing with anything Amway related right after leaving, but getting some of your money back can be part of the healing process. It gave me a feeling of redemption.

    • @emmabuchanan5324
      @emmabuchanan5324 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

      @@Josh-yr7gd literally same!!!!! It literally clicked like a light bulb when I realized wait- I should return this stuff! Turns out , after getting 3000 back, it damaged my sponsor’s pv and they went negative that month and made no money. My ex mentor called me and was like “I didnt realize something happened in our relationship that would make you do this” as if I was ruining their pv on purpose 🤨

    • @Josh-yr7gd
      @Josh-yr7gd 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@emmabuchanan5324 Oh my goodness. Yes. Me too. I just wanted my money back. My former “mentor” texted me and asked me to let him know if I plan on returning anything else. The audacity of him to try and have a hold over me after I had left. Oddly enough I was on my way to the post office to mail off my last installment of Amway boxes when he had texted me. I waited until I was done with that and just texted back “ok”. Part of me felt like, yeah, take that! I wanted them to miss out on meeting their goal. I remained cordial, because we had something in common beyond the MLM. I’m a Christian and he claimed to be one as well. And although my sinful nature wanted to really tell him off, I know that wouldn’t have been in my best judgment. Thank you for sharing. It’s been well over 5 years since I left and there’s still trauma to sift through.

    • @Josh-yr7gd
      @Josh-yr7gd 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@emmabuchanan5324 Oh my goodness. Yes. Me too. I just wanted my money back. My former “mentor” texted me and asked me to let him know if I plan on returning anything else. The audacity of him to try and have a hold over me after I had left. Oddly enough I was on my way to the post office to mail off my last installment of A m w a y boxes when he had texted me. I waited until I was done with that and just texted back “ok”. Part of me felt like, yeah, take that! I wanted them to miss out on meeting their goal. I remained cordial, because we had something in common beyond the MLM. I’m a Christian and he claimed to be one as well. And although my sinful nature wanted to really tell him off, I know that wouldn’t have been in my best judgment. Thank you for sharing. It’s been well over 5 years since I left and there’s still trauma to sift through.

    • @Josh-yr7gd
      @Josh-yr7gd 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @emmabuchanan5324 Oh my goodness. Yes. Me too. I just wanted my money back. My former “mentor” texted me and asked me to let him know if I plan on returning anything else. The audacity of him to try and have a hold over me after I had left. Oddly enough I was on my way to the post office to mail off my last installment of Amway boxes when he had texted me. I waited until I was done with that and just texted back “ok”. Part of me felt like, yeah, take that! I wanted them to miss out on meeting their goal. I remained cordial, because we had something in common beyond the MLM. I’m a Christian and he claimed to be one as well. And although my sinful nature wanted to really tell him off, I know that wouldn’t have been in my best judgment. Thank you for sharing. It’s been well over 5 years since I left and there’s still trauma to sift through.

    • @Josh-yr7gd
      @Josh-yr7gd 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      @@emmabuchanan5324Yes. TH-cam deleted my longer response to your comment. I’m sick and tired of this happening. I don’t have the patience to figure out which word triggered the censorship. I just reposted my response to you in the general comment section (verbatim) and it’s addressed directly to you. Should be easy to find.

  • @Rheinebows
    @Rheinebows 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

    You need more of these types of interview -videos!!

  • @23littlefish
    @23littlefish 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    Yes!!! Marco I was worried you silently cancelled the Misery Mondays series but I’m so glad you put one up now! Please continue the Misery Mondays! It’s my favorite content while vacuuming/doing house work.

  • @Finngaming12
    @Finngaming12 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Saw this video pop up in my feed…instantly clicked on it. Great interview, definitely went through the same emotions when I left my MLM. Can’t wait to see the next video.

  • @kseniafletcher8425
    @kseniafletcher8425 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    We need more Amway content out there! They are the most dangerous one out there ( speaking from experience)

  • @matthewJeanFlasch
    @matthewJeanFlasch 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I was in Amway from 2002 - 2013. Obtained management levels (silver, gold, platinum,Q12).
    This is spot on.
    Good on you guys for getting out and then being maturely outspoken about your experimental knowledge on the downsides to MLM.

  • @topdogandro3900
    @topdogandro3900 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +21

    Thank you for this video I recently left Amway, I’m not turning back and everything they said is undoubtedly true

    • @Josh-yr7gd
      @Josh-yr7gd 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Return ALL of your unused products. I don’t know it they still have the 180 day money back guarantee, but it’s worth it. After I left Amway, I returned my products and got back $2200. Of course I was spending nearly $1200 per month, so the returns weren’t substantial, but it was better than nothing. If you are still within that 6 month window, please do it now. Getting some of your money back is part of the healing process.

  • @thefirst5years
    @thefirst5years 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    Great interview. So important to get these first hand stories from those who’ve gone through it! Glad they got out!♥️
    Thanks Marco🤠(Dom Izzo voice)

    • @benjaminaristotleboes3157
      @benjaminaristotleboes3157 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@thefirst5years , You should watch Marcos interview with Douglas Brooks, he says "thanks, Marco" at the end..... First time I heard it I 🤣🤣🤣☠️

    • @benjaminaristotleboes3157
      @benjaminaristotleboes3157 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thefirst5years I am still not entirely convinced that Marco didn't put Doug up to it, he CLAIMS that he did not....

    • @thefirst5years
      @thefirst5years 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@benjaminaristotleboes3157 haha!😂

  • @devoncole7716
    @devoncole7716 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    I was in the same organization for 5 years. There were a few points made that matched my experience, particularly when Stefan said "I always felt the 'ick" factor in doing it and that held me back." Personally, I like to think of that ick factor as a moral compass keeping us from going all in with such a crooked business model. Of course, the system is designed to fail, but also most people don't succeed in this industry because deep down at a conscious or subconscious level they know it's wrong and that keeps them tethered to the plane of morality.

  • @kalikakanitkar
    @kalikakanitkar 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    SO SO GOOD!! Well put, it’s a machine that’s stronger than us on our own - it’s always wild to me how much I relate to people from other companies when they talk about the intensity of the indoctrination. It’s one giant system that churns out stories like these. Thank you all for your voices! 🫶

  • @UdoADHD
    @UdoADHD 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    16:28 The problem with this is when you tell the person the truth, it pushes them away or makes them cling to the cult harder. I think the best is to just say it once what you think and leave it at that. Don’t repeat it or try to convince them.

  • @ljaaraica3372
    @ljaaraica3372 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Marco I have been watching your content for over two years now. Being brutally honest here. I never once invested a single cent into the MLMs, but sort of believed it worked when I was younger; late teens and early 20's. I knew so many fast talkers in my life, that said they made it and kinda of believed the hype. I work in corporate now and have a real job and have for years; and know it's a scheme. I don't blame them. I am part of the population that is prayed up on by MLM'ers.

  • @infinitejack2115
    @infinitejack2115 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    more of these ex-mlm interviews please thanks!!

  • @cutecheerfreak1
    @cutecheerfreak1 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    It's always interesting to see people so freshly out, guaranteed there was lots of lying and exaggerating on those stages, they just have seen through all of the façades yet. Thanks for sharing their story, it takes a lot of bravery for anyone in these positions. I hope these two can find some actual success.

  • @Constellasian
    @Constellasian 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +28

    I can't believe those two stuck around in an MLM for that long. The mental stress MLMs cause on their employees is insane. I know because I had a former friend who was involved in an MLM during my college years. She became extremely dogmatic in the principles, or lies, of this MLM. I went to one of the recruiting events of this MLM and almost immediately realized all the cultish behavior of the members. I left the event early and she, along with a few of her "uplines", tried making me feel bad. She persisted trying to make me feel bad the next day. I stopped talking to her and haven't seen her since.

    • @vanesslifeygo
      @vanesslifeygo 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Your gain, her loss. She will turn out to be a NEET.

    • @lotuseyedstudios
      @lotuseyedstudios 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What's a NEET? ​@@vanesslifeygo

  • @Kero7th
    @Kero7th 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Loved it
    I really feel like these videos are the best for people to view to start grasping what's going on.

  • @Jay-py1ow
    @Jay-py1ow 21 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    You should get another couple on that’s done Arbonne before..it’s a huge MLM that’s taken over a lot of the girls in my town over the past few years lol. It’s funny because everyone always says “my MLM isn’t like the rest”

  • @mooselovesu8146
    @mooselovesu8146 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    I miss these interviews so much!!!

  • @JulieAndersonvideos
    @JulieAndersonvideos 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Fantastic interview! Congratulations to your guests for getting out and coming forward speaking out!

  • @donasiyanonimpagaritse8147
    @donasiyanonimpagaritse8147 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    One of my friends I worked with invited me to an incredible business opportunity and I ate it up. I was about 2 months in when a Uber driver told me his 6 year experience and I didn’t believe him because of all the brainwashing. But when he dropped me off to the weekly meeting, everything he had told me began to make sense. Within 45min I was mentally out.
    Congrats on getting out guys.

  • @j797s25
    @j797s25 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Amway is by far the most insidious MLM at least in Australia because of how prominent and popular it is here but also how intense the culture is. I've known about it since I was a child (early 2000s) a family we were close to were deep into it and they would constantly leave the XS energy drinks in our fridge and give my parents the tapes. Fast forward to 2020 I had a manager who started the shift early with me while I unpacked the products, he would play the motivational/hype speeches every morning and he would be so hyped up he was like yelling/cheering to his phone while it played, and he would also leave the XS cans in the fridges, and try to offer the vitamins to staff. Thank god my parents were Anit-MLM even in the early 2000s it prepared me for the BS I'd encounter through my life.

  • @Javier300k
    @Javier300k 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thank you Marco for starting this channel

  • @gouldenroger
    @gouldenroger 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I have friends in Amway at the moment. Really hoping they'll watch this with open minds! Thanks for sharing and being open about your experiences

  • @monsoonthagoon
    @monsoonthagoon 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Yoooo, new interview just dropped. Sweet

  • @tradejoshtrade
    @tradejoshtrade 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    solid interview! its crazy when you see all the similarities in these business MLM cults, and religious cults. the one I'm familiar with CFM (potters house) makes members consult to their pastor about every life decision similar to what this couple mentioned with Amway. and how many pastors in religious cults are sold the idea if they go start their churches, they will achieve massive success, and decades go by and they still are stuck with small struggling churches lol

  • @elisa-beary
    @elisa-beary 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    SO glad you did this. Hearing these stories are some of the most hard hitting, profound, real life reasons not to join & when other ppl on the verge hear them & hear their stories it helps. I’ve heard that so many times.

  • @elle1renee
    @elle1renee วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    If nobody ever watches anything else about Amway, they should watch this.

  • @yourdadhasadogfilter2505
    @yourdadhasadogfilter2505 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    I got suckered in for 16 months when I was 21. The most embarrassing time of my life

    • @vanesslifeygo
      @vanesslifeygo 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      embarrassing? Were people (rightfully) making fun of you because you were openly a part of it?

    • @Josh-yr7gd
      @Josh-yr7gd 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      No need to be embarrassed. We all have vulnerable areas in our lives that can be taken advantage of. At least you can use your youth as an excuse! I was in my mid 30’s when I got involved. Stayed for 4 year, but left over 5 years ago. Keep telling your story. You may save someone else from going through what you went through.

    • @yourdadhasadogfilter2505
      @yourdadhasadogfilter2505 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @vanesslifeygo Actually no. I wasn't very pushy and that's probably why I didn't lose any of my old friends (thankfully 🙏). It also wasn't Amway, it was ACN. That probably got me a bit of grace as it was stuff that people use and not random products. It was more of a "he'll wake up and come back to us soon" sort of thing

    • @yourdadhasadogfilter2505
      @yourdadhasadogfilter2505 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @Josh-yr7gd That's what they prey on. My guard was down as I was at the lowest point in my life. They got my friends to recruit me and then asked "do you know any other students who aren't sure what they want to do?" Etc. They use your vulnerabilities against you

    • @Josh-yr7gd
      @Josh-yr7gd 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@yourdadhasadogfilter2505 Yup. It was a former girlfriend who pulled me into it.

  • @Josh-yr7gd
    @Josh-yr7gd 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    18:33 They might not have been able to say it, but I will. I was in Amway (World Wide Dream Builders) and I know exactly who that “snip” guy is. It was multiple diamond Bradley Duncan. Brainwashing at its worst. I’m so glad I didn’t cut people out of my life during that time.

    • @j.soulmatic
      @j.soulmatic 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Bradly Duncan noooooo lol. I was part of Britt WW but I definitely heard of Bradly Duncan. Charlie Durso will also say the same thing “SNIP IT”

    • @Waterlily1998
      @Waterlily1998 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      My husband and I were apart of wwdb up until 4 months ago and leaving that cult was so traumatic, we cut every single one of them out of our lives and are still processing the experience.

    • @Josh-yr7gd
      @Josh-yr7gd 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@Waterlily1998 Please make sure to RETURN YOUR PRODUCTS. There still may be some time to get a little bit of money back if you haven’t done so already. I understand that it can be emotionally draining to deal with Amway, but it can bring a sense of redemption. I returned products after I left and got back $2200. But, I was paying nearly $1200/month on products and learning materials to maintain a 300 PV level, so the returns weren’t great compared to how much I spent overall. Those were funds that really helped and was totally worth the effort in making it happen.

    • @Josh-yr7gd
      @Josh-yr7gd 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@Waterlily1998 Please RETURN YOUR PRODUCTS asap if you haven’t done so already. There still may be some time left your you. I returned my products after I left and got back $2200. I was spending nearly $1200/month on products and learning materials to maintain a 300 PV level, so the returns weren’t great compared to what I spent overall, but it was totally worth it and it gave me a feeling of redemption.

    • @Josh-yr7gd
      @Josh-yr7gd 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@Waterlily1998 Please RETURN YOUR PRODUCTS if you haven’t done so already. There still may be some time left your you. I returned my products after I left and got back 2200. I was spending nearly 1200 per month on products and learning materials to maintain a 300 PV level, so the returns weren’t great compared to what I spent overall, but it was totally worth it and it gave me a feeling of redemption.

  • @BaddogSports
    @BaddogSports 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Oh yeah. I can’t wait for my collab with Marco!
    Quixtar/Amway can suck it!

  • @cynicalrecidivist2026
    @cynicalrecidivist2026 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What an excellent interview. Thanks to all participants. And hopefully this helps others to get out of their MLMs. Xxxx

  • @andrealai2807
    @andrealai2807 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    19:31 I can tell you from personal experience that loved ones telling you their true feelings when you are "all in" to the biz just pushes you further in. However their comments stayed with me and after I left I could see how they were right. And it possibly started a seed of doubt about the biz. It depends on your relationship. I'm very close to my sisters who were the ones who called it out.

  • @Jessica-ju3bs
    @Jessica-ju3bs 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Most of the money that the Diamonds make comes from selling tools. Their story is sadly very common.

  • @omarelrafhi9595
    @omarelrafhi9595 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Where i worked, they used to say constantly "empty your cup",
    Btw i am from lebanon also Marco

  • @andreareyes9566
    @andreareyes9566 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Such Amazing interview I used to be under the Trever bakers three years ! Just officially been out a year in April

  • @anindowmohsin1886
    @anindowmohsin1886 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    Just triggered ptsd

  • @benjaminaristotleboes3157
    @benjaminaristotleboes3157 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Great job Marco and good for these two for sharing their story!!!!!

  • @CalopsitaVanderbilt1911
    @CalopsitaVanderbilt1911 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What always gets me: They are intelligent and well mannered people. They still fell into the trap. It shows how evil the MLM business is.

  • @Noellep
    @Noellep 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    I really appreciate this couple talking about this but it feels like there's a bit of cognitive dissonance when they say they wish people had told them why they didn't want to join. A few mins later they explain that they threatened to keep the grandparents away from the grandkids unless they supported their Amway journey. This is why no one told them - and i feel they know this but they still wonder why no one said anything. Great interview and i wish the best for this couple.

    • @Josh-yr7gd
      @Josh-yr7gd 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Believe me, anyone who experiences this, will have all sorts of cognitive dissonance. It really messes with your head. I was involved for 4 years but left over 5 years ago. And here I am still watching these videos today. I find them to be therapeutic. No one ever talks about the ptsd that comes from being in a cult.

  • @jessicavanluyk3713
    @jessicavanluyk3713 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Amazing video, Marco. Keep up the great work!!!

  • @StockCryptoCarpenter
    @StockCryptoCarpenter วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Im 26 i remember they showed up to my parents house when i was around 19 years old . I was very interested because i have always wanted to be an entrepreneur. Coming from the Northwest they took me on a 2 hour trip for a convention where they show it all off. I immediately fell in love but also stayed very aware that none of this is as easy as theyre making it seem. It definitely is not . I even sat in a Maserati from one of the so called business men . Being 19 i was eager . Glad i never went thru with theyre tips on "Fake it till you make it" .

  • @elisa-beary
    @elisa-beary 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thank you all for your courage in coming on & telling your story. This will help more people than you know & I wish you ALL the best in your next chapter. You deserve healing, happiness & real relationships going forward. I’m glad you have each other who both know what you went through & can be there for each other. It’ll take time for sure, a creator Erin Bies was in for 13 & makes content about her healing & other things. Your bravery is beyond admirable. 🥰

  • @WalterTurnerBBB
    @WalterTurnerBBB 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Cooking with these questions man!

  • @TimmmTim
    @TimmmTim 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Marco, you probably don't want to hear it because you're a professional, but you are so beautiful... just beyond words

  • @myka788
    @myka788 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    YES!!!!!! Its finally here 🎉😊

  • @KatieB-0880
    @KatieB-0880 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    what a lovely couple they are... it breaks my friggin heart that these grifter, scamming predators are so insidious and in plain sight!! It makes me so angry, I am in the UK and have started to report these UK scammers as I feel I need to do something practical to ease my heart break!!

  • @planedecoded9241
    @planedecoded9241 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    The snip guy is Brad Duncan - the tools company is world wide dream builders, there’s no gemstone its Diamond. I don’t understand why they’re leaving these things out. The local events in each city the “diamonds” leave with with at least 20g’s the major functions the probably leave with a million for each diamond

  • @itslisawright
    @itslisawright 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    It's funny how Amway is always in the spotlight, but the association with World Wide Dream Builders never seems to come up.
    I recently saw that the Diamond leaders have a YT channel and they all have the same format and talking points in their channel

    • @Waterlily1998
      @Waterlily1998 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It’s because they are sue happy. They come after and threaten anyone who names them by name or any of their diamonds.

    • @gracecarbaugh4175
      @gracecarbaugh4175 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      🎉🎉

    • @subtledemisefox
      @subtledemisefox 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@Waterlily1998are they not the same parent company?

  • @anij80
    @anij80 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    to cut off family just because they did not want to buy your crappy products sucks !!! wow!

  • @gordonm1935
    @gordonm1935 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you Marco for the work you do. I remember being a kid in the 80’s and my mom’s friend was into Amway. I thought it seemed sketchy at the time, and I can believe 40 years later people are still being victimized by this. It’s shameful our governments don’t stop it

  • @DorkSideObamna
    @DorkSideObamna วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This series is so so good, I swear to God!

  • @mattymattffs
    @mattymattffs 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    I'm proud of them for leaving, but then being religious is part of what makes them such a prime target. Pyramid schemes use the same strategies as religions.

  • @andreareyes9566
    @andreareyes9566 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Brought back so many memories !! Wow I remember I got told that I can’t say anything bad about the products especially when they take away thing products!

  • @Kenkichi24
    @Kenkichi24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I’m glad I wasn’t in Amway for more than a year! Wasted around $900. I was also 19 at a time 😂 very dumb of me to believe “you can retire early” keep posting up this great work! From YEG IYKYK 🙏🏽

  • @badiahkelila
    @badiahkelila 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thank you Marco 🙏 great interview!

  • @NegaNova
    @NegaNova 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I'm not normally into long videos but this was pretty interesting.

  • @moremoneymorefreedom6725
    @moremoneymorefreedom6725 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is really good. Do more of these on the channel.

  • @Pancakegr8
    @Pancakegr8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love how this couple helped their upline move, but weren’t there for them when they needed it, because “unrealistic expectations”. I hate these people, I’m glad this couple got away from them.

  • @rainyfaerie
    @rainyfaerie 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    To the couple being interviewed: I know what organization you were in. You guys were in worldwide group. I was in it for only 2 years but with an IDENTICAL experience. I would love to connect with y’all about this more.

  • @mangomadnnesss
    @mangomadnnesss 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow Marco almost 100k subs!! Congratsss

  • @catz7679
    @catz7679 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great interview. And I am glad they are speaking out.

  • @Mylalovesit
    @Mylalovesit 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Whenever she said “why didnt anyone just tell us how they felt” or “why didnt anyone say that” i totally felt her pain in that one . But its understandable that sometimes family or friends dont wanna push you. But i agree that we need to be more straight up about the red flags we see in people or situations. Overall great interview 👏🏼👏🏼

  • @crazytk16
    @crazytk16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Black Mirror has content to create an episode with MLM histories

  • @VictoryShewchuk
    @VictoryShewchuk 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I'm sitting down with a friend here in the next couple days to warn him of the company he just joined. Primerica. I'm scared it's not gonna go well

    • @Afrez1189
      @Afrez1189 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What are you scared of? What's the worst that could happen? You got this! 💪

    • @blahblingo7605
      @blahblingo7605 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I agree with @Afrez1189: do it now. Its better than staying silent and watching them get scammed.
      Heck, show them this channel!

  • @Kylie-dt8rp
    @Kylie-dt8rp 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Marco is such a good interviewer. Amway really is the worst of the worst.

  • @aboutface102
    @aboutface102 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Thanks for sharing. This kind of crap should be illegal, it is in most other countries.

    • @subtledemisefox
      @subtledemisefox 55 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

      Which countries? This business model has taken over most of the developed world last I knew. It was in the book Ponzinomics

  • @itslisawright
    @itslisawright 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Wow what a great interview. Dang don't do IG. Would love to see more from them

  • @snooopydooo
    @snooopydooo 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    This couple seem lovely, glad theyre out and mending relationships!

  • @kyotodreams3306
    @kyotodreams3306 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Bro got a degree in psychology and then got financially manipulated for 13 years

    • @defchef9486
      @defchef9486 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yep. Would it be worse if his degree was in finance ?

  • @Skiandbike602
    @Skiandbike602 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wish the video was longer and more details. So fascinating

  • @forevalynn
    @forevalynn 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    the stupidest shit has got to be "serve your upline"...LMAO. u give those mofos your money already, but now you gotta put in time for FREE? SHIT.
    can we get more of these vids? these are bomb ! shows how these amway people are such BS. have you looked into the LTD team?

  • @AG-en5y
    @AG-en5y 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I remember a few of my friends got into Monavee. What a joke lol

  • @andy47456
    @andy47456 วันที่ผ่านมา

    @Marco, this is your best work. The live stuff is good, but you need more stories to prevent and treat.

  • @lazy_little_leopard
    @lazy_little_leopard 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Oh my god! To hear someone else know that audio 😅 wild 55:16

  • @kenxclout
    @kenxclout 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I don’t want to come across as insensitive but I genuinely don’t understand how people get caught up in these schemes. The internet is at everyone’s disposal and people get into MLMs.

    • @ashhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
      @ashhhhhhhhhhhhhhh 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      NLP can really mess a person up

    • @jaysal_dies
      @jaysal_dies 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Nah they target vulnerable/impressionable people, flex power/wealth, use groupthink, brainwashing tactics, etc. And a lot of folks, with not a lot of investment, fall to sunk-cost fallacy, where they feel they've dipped their toes in the water so they now have no choice but to commit further.

    • @yourdadhasadogfilter2505
      @yourdadhasadogfilter2505 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      They usually get people at a low point in their lives when their guards are down

    • @kenxclout
      @kenxclout 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@yourdadhasadogfilter2505 You gotta be a sick individual to prey on people like that. MLMs need to be banned

    • @kenxclout
      @kenxclout 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@yourdadhasadogfilter2505that is screwed up!

  • @Boyhead1973
    @Boyhead1973 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fantastic Interview Marco!

  • @terrancemickens93
    @terrancemickens93 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Love your work man! Could you do a video of the miliare group they are a subset of wfg but claim to be different from how wfg runs.

  • @mlmisfraud305
    @mlmisfraud305 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Excellent interview.

  • @alliu6562
    @alliu6562 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    30:32 As anti-mlmers I think we should collectively start to *also* compliment people randomly, but only for the sake of a compliment. If you like someone’s shoes, just say it! Genuinely! And then… just leave the conversation there. No more words are needed. Just be nice to people, you never know who might need that kind of pick me up.

  • @jakemorrow6742
    @jakemorrow6742 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    It’s not lost on me that he was in school for Psychology. A psychology undergrad is almost more damaging than no undergrad at all lol (my undergrad was psych)

  • @TheJtube97
    @TheJtube97 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great interview! Listened to every minute.

  • @ayannadivineempath
    @ayannadivineempath 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    WE wErEnT ImMoRaL eNoUgH - then told parents they can't see grandkids if they don't support, scam people for thirteen years, reach top 5% still can't quit their jobs. Yeah... Right ...

  • @sn0_
    @sn0_ 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    keep goin marcooo love ya great work your a godsend for these victims of cults

  • @rameysavoie7442
    @rameysavoie7442 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Well done

  • @Brenda-wj2db
    @Brenda-wj2db 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wastes their goodwill on undeserving people
    That hurts

  • @thirdfromtop
    @thirdfromtop 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Keep doing a good job

  • @brandy31d
    @brandy31d 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Damn. .. 13 years holy f. I am so glad they are out however and their such a lovely couple. Id definitely worship them as a cult couple lol

  • @Yeneo
    @Yeneo วันที่ผ่านมา

    Did anyone else's ears prick up when she said she started another business? Or am I reading too much into this

  • @jayzswayz4897
    @jayzswayz4897 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    😂😂 god dang why people refuse to earn an education and build an actual career is beyond me😂

  • @Nervedraz
    @Nervedraz 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    MLM = MIND CONTROL