Best Melissa Milner and Robert FitzPatrick Podcasts (2025)

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Next Steps for the Anti-MLM Movement 58:20

2y ago58:20

58:20

There are amazing anti-MLM content creators trying to make a difference. In this episode, Robert shares what he believes should unite all anti-MLM work. What actually is our message and goal in this fight?By Melissa Milner and Robert FitzPatrick

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A Pyramid Scheme by Any Other Name...is Still a Pyramid Scheme 36:16

2y ago36:16

36:16

In episode 9 of Ponzinomics 101, Robert shares his experience with a pyramid scheme in the 80s called the Airplane Game. The similarities to MLM become clear quickly.By Melissa Milner and Robert FitzPatrick

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How MLM Infiltrates Schools: A Story of One Teacher's Betrayal with Robert FitzPatrick and Megan Rowton 54:53

2y ago54:53

54:53

In this episode, Robert and Melissa speak to Megan Rowton who at 18 was recruited into an MLM by her special education teacher. You read that right! Megan shares her story of getting in and getting out of an essential oil MLM.By Melissa Milner and Robert FitzPatrick

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Talking to Your Child about MLM with Doug Brooks 43:03

2+ y ago43:03

43:03

Our chat with lawyer and advocate, Doug Brooks, continues in episode 7, as we explore why people abandon critical thinking and join MLM companies. How can we teach youth to do their due diligence and not believe the lies?By Melissa Milner and Robert FitzPatrick

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Why Law is Failing with Doug Brooks 38:40

2+ y ago38:40

38:40

Episode 6 is a discussion for parents, teachers, and anyone hoping to protect youth from MLM. Lawyer and advocate Doug Brooks joins Robert and Melissa to talk about court cases, legislation, and what is going wrong in the fight against MLM.By Melissa Milner and Robert FitzPatrick

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Legal Schmegal 16:04

2+ y ago16:04

16:04

Know anyone who failed trying to sell MLM products or an MLM "opportunity?" It wasn't their fault. How could something “legal” engage in such deception and cause so much harm?By Melissa Milner and Robert FitzPatrick

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So, What's a Pyramid Scheme? 22:47

2+ y ago22:47

22:47

Ever had a person try to recruit you into a multi-level marketing (aka MLM) company? One of the first things they say is, "It's not a pyramid scheme." What is a pyramid scheme? How are they disguised? Are MLM companies pyramid schemes?By Melissa Milner and Robert FitzPatrick

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The First Truth: What is Multi-Level Marketing? 23:00

2+ y ago23:00

23:00

"Business opportunity." "Full time pay for part time work." We have clarified in our first two episodes that MLMs are not direct selling. So what are they?By Melissa Milner and Robert FitzPatrick

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Reality Check: Is Multi-Level Marketing Direct Selling? 17:15

3y ago17:15

17:15

"This is a direct selling business opportunity." Is it really? In this episode we continue to investigate direct selling and whether multi-level marketing (MLM) really is direct selling.By Melissa Milner and Robert FitzPatrick