If you’ve ever driven past a highway sign for some tiny town in Michigan and wondered about people’s lives there, this story brings a lot of humanity to the question you ask yourself for a fleeting second as you speed by. I absolutely loved it.
I can't believe women were recruited to sell for Avalon because they were cheaper than salesmen and could sell more easily to other women because they can enter other women's house! Or maybe I can since it sounds like a familiar script...I thought Avalon's women selling to other women thing was supp...Show More
This episode in particular should be considered the gold standard for this genre. It is perfect from start to finish and if you don’t love it then you’re wrong.
@paigecast I wholeheartedly agree! It doesn't sound to "radio-ey" and stays true to the podcast vibe. When an aspiring podcaster wants to produce an investigative podcast, I usually point them to The Dream Season 1.
Count this as a recommendation for the entire series, but this episode in particular provides a fascinating look into the "how and why" behind the explosive growth of MLMs among women and within religious communities in particular.
Recommendations
dianebluegreen recommended:Nov 16th, 2023
the beginnings of mlms/direct sales/avon ladies etc. this podcast is educational,fun and entertaining.
emilymcmc recommended:Jan 19th, 2020
If you’ve ever driven past a highway sign for some tiny town in Michigan and wondered about people’s lives there, this story brings a lot of humanity to the question you ask yourself for a fleeting second as you speed by. I absolutely loved it.
rmmiller364Jan 20th, 2020
@emilymcmc I loved this entire season!
mm recommended:Apr 29th, 2019
I can't believe women were recruited to sell for Avalon because they were cheaper than salesmen and could sell more easily to other women because they can enter other women's house! Or maybe I can since it sounds like a familiar script...I thought Avalon's women selling to other women thing was supp...Show More
paigecast recommended:Mar 27th, 2020
This episode in particular should be considered the gold standard for this genre. It is perfect from start to finish and if you don’t love it then you’re wrong.
mmMar 27th, 2020
@paigecast I wholeheartedly agree! It doesn't sound to "radio-ey" and stays true to the podcast vibe. When an aspiring podcaster wants to produce an investigative podcast, I usually point them to The Dream Season 1.
isla recommended:Apr 18th, 2020
Count this as a recommendation for the entire series, but this episode in particular provides a fascinating look into the "how and why" behind the explosive growth of MLMs among women and within religious communities in particular.
mmApr 18th, 2020
@isla So great. Thanks for highlighting it. The airplane game still blows my mind. Like why?!?!