PONZINOMICS 101

What’s “Ponzinomics 101”?

Ponzinomics 101 is a ten episode podcast for anyone interested in learning more about multi-level marketing (aka MLMs), and why it should be avoided. 

Hosts Melissa Milner and Robert FitzPatrick want this podcast to be a helpful resource for teachers and parents and will provide valuable information that is not currently being taught in our public schools, colleges, and universities about MLMs and similar dangerous schemes.

 
 

Recent Episodes:

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Ep. 10 - Next Steps for the Anti-MLM Movement
Ep. 10 - Next Steps for the Anti-MLM Movement

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?

Ep. 9 - A Pyramid Scheme by Any Other Name...is Still a Pyramid Scheme
Ep. 9 - A Pyramid Scheme by Any Other Name...is Still a Pyramid Scheme

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.

Ep. 8 - How MLMs Infiltrate Schools: A Story of One Teacher’s Betrayal with Megan Rowton
Ep. 8 - How MLMs Infiltrate Schools: A Story of One Teacher’s Betrayal with Megan Rowton

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.

Meet the Hosts

Meet Melissa Milner and Robert FitzPatrick…