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Welcome to Erin On The Side of Caution! This channel is all about taking a closer look at the self-help industry, multi-level marketing schemes, and pseudoscience claims that sound a little too good to be true. With a critical eye and a healthy dose of skepticism, I’m here to help you make smarter, evidence-based decisions in the world of personal development.
The ‘Best-Seller’ Scam: The Dark Side of Self Publishing
Have you ever browsed the self-help section and noticed nearly every other book claiming to be a “best-seller”? 📚 It might make you wonder: are these books genuinely popular, or is there something else going on?
In today’s video, I’m pulling back the curtain on how some self-help authors manipulate the system to achieve “best-seller” status. From exploiting pre-orders to using niche categories and even bulk-buying their own books, these tactics raise big questions about what it truly means to be a “best-seller.”
If you found this video helpful, remember to like, subscribe, and share! And let me know in the comments if you’ve ever suspected a book of using these tactics.
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In today’s video, I’m pulling back the curtain on how some self-help authors manipulate the system to achieve “best-seller” status. From exploiting pre-orders to using niche categories and even bulk-buying their own books, these tactics raise big questions about what it truly means to be a “best-seller.”
If you found this video helpful, remember to like, subscribe, and share! And let me know in the comments if you’ve ever suspected a book of using these tactics.
Email: onthesideofc...
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Cancer Lawsuits and Debt Force Avon into Bankruptcy 😳 💄
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.14 дней назад
Avon: a name synonymous with beauty and empowerment-or is it? In this video I'm talking about the surprising history of Avon, a brand that began with bold innovations for women but evolved into something far more complex. From its revolutionary origins to recent controversies and a surprising bankruptcy, Avon’s journey is a cautionary tale of ambition, transformation, and the impact of shifting...
When Self-Help Turns Deadly: The Story of James Arthur Ray
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.Месяц назад
In this video, I'm exploring the rise and fall of James Arthur Ray, a once-celebrated motivational speaker who gained fame through The Secret before becoming embroiled in scandal. From his early life and rise to fame to the devastating tragedy at his Arizona retreat that claimed three lives, this video uncovers the controversies surrounding Ray’s methods, the lawsuits that followed, and the liv...
Herbalife: Lawsuits, Side Effects, and MLM Scam Exposed
Просмотров 220Месяц назад
Is Herbalife the perfect path to health and wealth, or just another MLM scam? In this video, we break down the lawsuits, the accusations, and the questionable business practices that have haunted Herbalife for decades. From their meal replacement shakes to their recruitment-driven business model, you’ll learn why Herbalife continues to spark controversy in the wellness industry. Stick around to...
Is Large Group Awareness Training A Cult?
Просмотров 345Месяц назад
In this video, I'm diving into the world of Large-Group Awareness Training (LGAT), a controversial part of the self-help industry. We explore the powerful psychological techniques used in these seminars, their potential for emotional manipulation, and the cult-like atmosphere surrounding them. Plus, how to recognize and avoid falling victim to these high-pressure environments. 00:00 Intro 01:44...
How MLMs Ruin Friendships & Relationships
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.3 года назад
In this video, we will look at the unpleasant effects multilevel marketing companies, or MLM’s for short, have on their members from a social point of view. #AntiMLM #MLM #MultiLevelMarketing
The Disturbing Truth Behind MLMs Targeting Moms
Просмотров 9133 года назад
Welcome to Erin on the Side of Caution! Please subscribe and hit the bell so that you don’t miss out on any new videos about the empty promises of the multi-level marketing and self-help industries. Today I'm going to talk about MLM distributors targeting moms and the sometimes cruel tactics they use to recruit them. #AntiMLM #MLM #scammer
Why TikTok Banned MLMs (And How They’re Sneaking Back In)
Просмотров 3553 года назад
In today's video, I'm talking about why TikTok banned MLM content and that, unfortunately, many people and companies are getting around the ban. Kaitlyn Tiffany Article: bit.ly/3iyDUD1 #TikTok #AntiMLM #MLM
Victims or Willing Participants? The Psychology of MLM Sellers
Просмотров 4183 года назад
In today's video, I'm talking about my feelings on the topic of whether or not people who join MLMs are victims. Make sure to subscribe for future videos on the empty promises of the Multi-Level Marketing and self help industries! #AntiMLM #MLM #MultiLevelMarketing
How THRIVE by Le-Vel Affected Chris and Shanann Watts | AntiMLM
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.3 года назад
Today's video is a follow-up to my previous look at the Watts Family tragedy with a more in-depth look at the products themselves. Is it possible that using the Thrive patches could have affected Chris and Shanann Watts behavior? Could this have contributed to his despicable actions? To consider the possibility, we need to take a deeper look at what is actually in the patches and what (if anyth...
MLMs Are Selling a Lie: Why Reps Aren’t Real Business Owners
Просмотров 3543 года назад
As a small business owner, today's video is on something I'm super passionate about: How MLM companies mislead people by telling them that they are entrepreneurs. I'm breaking down why this is one of the biggest empty promises of the multi-level marketing industry. Here's the link to the article I mention in the video: bit.ly/3zoTJDU #AntiMLM #MLM #Business
Inside Amway: The Controversial History of This MLM Powerhouse
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.3 года назад
Some people think Amway is a pyramid scheme or a scam. But how was it created? Who are the masterminds behind it, and what makes them so controversial? In this video, we'll talk about all of these things. Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on the notification bell to never miss an update! #AntiMLM #MLM #Amway
Trump’s Controversial MLM Connections: ACN and The Trump Network
Просмотров 4123 года назад
Welcome to Erin on the Side of Caution! I post weekly videos to raise awareness about the empty promises of the multi-level marketing and self-help industries. Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on the notification bell to never miss an update. Today I'm going to share two interesting MLM company stories with a prominent key figure connecting them. I am referring to ACN, Trump Network, and Dona...
What is Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and What Are the Dangers?
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
Hello and welcome to Erin On the Side of Caution. In today’s video I am going to be talking about Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) what it is and what it claims to do. I’ll also talk about some commonly used techniques, if there is any evidence NLP actually works, the criticisms, and potential danger. I post weekly videos to raise awareness about the empty promises of the multi-level marketin...
Reacting (Again) to Younique Makeup Looks | MLM Fails | #AntiMLM
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.3 года назад
Welcome to Erin on the Side of Caution! I post weekly videos to raise awareness about the empty promises of the multi-level marketing and self-help industries. Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on the notification bell to never miss an update. Become A Patron & Support Anti-MLM Content: www.patreon.com/onthesideofcaution or Buy Me A Coffee at ko-fi.com/onthesideofcaution Follow Me On Social M...
How an MLM Company Ruined This Family’s Life | Watts Family & Thrive | #AntiMLM
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How an MLM Company Ruined This Family’s Life | Watts Family & Thrive | #AntiMLM
MLM Scammers Are Taking Advantage of the Pandemic
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MLM Scammers Are Taking Advantage of the Pandemic
$200 Million MLM Scam - 24 Arrested in India
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$200 Million MLM Scam - 24 Arrested in India
Why The Law of Attraction Could Be Hurting You: The Truth Exposed
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Why The Law of Attraction Could Be Hurting You: The Truth Exposed
Toxic Self-Help Exposed: 8 Red Flags You Can’t Ignore
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Toxic Self-Help Exposed: 8 Red Flags You Can’t Ignore
Who Invented Multi-Level Marketing? Uncovering the Surprising History
Просмотров 3153 года назад
Who Invented Multi-Level Marketing? Uncovering the Surprising History
Reacting to Younique Makeup Posts | MLM Fails | #AntiMLM
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Reacting to Younique Makeup Posts | MLM Fails | #AntiMLM
I Trusted a Self-Help Guru and Paid the Price: My Story
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I Trusted a Self-Help Guru and Paid the Price: My Story
What Is Multi-Level Marketing? What They Don't Want You to Know
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What Is Multi-Level Marketing? What They Don't Want You to Know
At the end of the day, Avon wound up about as relevant to the beauty community as Mary Kay. MLM'S are just plain gross 😒
Avon was in Australia for decades, and then all of a sudden they pulled out quite a number of years back. I always wondered what happened. Thank you for this video.😊
Thanks for watching! It's a shame what seemed to have happened with it because it seems like it was a really fun and meaningful job/side job for a lot of women.
Great video, unfortunately mlms only ruins people's lives , make more videos 🎉
I'm glad you liked the video! I have a lot more MLM videos to make.
My wife did Avon for years. Her mom was an Avon lady so she grew up around it. Her favorite cologne is Soft Musk. It is sweet, but not overpowering as many perfumes are. It was never a great business, but she liked the social side of it.
I think that's how it was for many women in the past - it was a side hustle and a way to connect with people and build community. Once the MLM part came in during the 2000's it shifted into being more about recruiting and less about being the trusted Avon lady.
Interesting story! I don’t put anything with chemicals on my skin. That goes for cleaners too. There are few things we can control.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad the FDA is so much more strict about talc now and does so much testing but we can probably never be 100% sure.
I didn’t learn that Avon was an mlm until the last few years. My grandma was an Avon lady, on the side of her full time accountant job for my entire life. It wasn’t something she did to earn money, she never recruited, she gave literally everyone her discount. I can’t imagine someone relying on selling Avon for income.
They were a direct selling company for over 100 years and didn't become an MLM until the 2000's. It used to just be women earning commission based on sales made door-to-do or through Avon parties and there was no recruitment element or minimum purchases like with an MLM. I'm sure that women earned a wide range of salaries where some did really well and some just did it to supplement their income, but either way it was great for women who wanted to have work outside of the home back when there were few opportunities. It's a shame what the MLM model did to it.
Great summary of Avon
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!
In the 50s living in rural Indiana our Avon lady was as integral as our milkman in our lives. She visited monthly.
It's a shame that the company went such a different direction in the 2000's because previous to that the Avon Lady was such a big part of American life and was a trusted member of the community. And it was an important part of business and entrepreneurship for women.
7:46 Talc. I can't understand the lawsuits. I have seen and still see products (from different companies) with Talc in it. Isn't this regulated by the governments? If it is a carcinogen, wouldn't the government ban it? What about all those baby powders in the world that have this talc in it and that were used for generations on babies? Not everyone got cancer!
Talc itself is not unsafe, and is still used in many cosmetic products today. The issue is that both talc and asbestos are naturally occurring minerals that are found in close proximity in the earth, so when talc is mined there is the potential for contamination with asbestos. So when mining it, consideration should be taken to select talc mining sites carefully and to have it tested thoroughly. In the past, there wasn't as much knowledge, education or testing, so many women were using talc that was contaminated by asbestos in things like feminine hygiene products and powder and this has been linked with high instances of ovarian cancer.
At one point Avon sold clothes through catalogs. I bought a sweater through them. If they didnt have the item in stock, they sent you something else. I never bought from them again.
That's the craziest policy ever! You're definitely not the only one who bought from them once and then never again. Thanks for watching!
Very interesting - had no clue that the link between cancer and talc was asbestos. Thanks for the informative vid❤
Thanks for watching and glad it was informative! I didn’t realize that part of the mining process to get talc involved most likely mining asbestos with it AND that a lot of companies have apparently known that for a long time 😬
Search for the multi-billion dollar lawsuits being settled by Johnson & Johnson for the thousands of women that have died from cancer linked to their Baby Powder product. It's been going on since the 1970s. They still sell Baby Powder though!
You're right, and a lot of cosmetics companies still sell makeup with talc in it. The difference is supposed to be much more knowledge and testing than there was before and the FDA has a whole page about it on their website.
This is all such nonsense. I get you obviously have a hate for MLMs but you're badly researched in murder and this case and just focused on the MLM which isn't only nonsense but also victim blaming. Women are most likely to be killed by males, usually their spouses. Women are more likely to be killed and abused when pregnant. Women are more likely to be killed when trying to leave a relationship. Killing/abuse because a affair has been discovered isnt uncommon. Killing to gain finacial benfit is very coomon motive fpr so many murders, in Chris's case, not paying chold support for 3 children. It's very common for men to walk away from children and responsibilities of the house hold, it's not uncommon for men to see children as burdens. A man having children and fonacial burden from a precious relationship will hinder dating potential. Sudden weight loss and improvement in looks is a huge risk to any relationship, weight loss surgeries have to warn paitents that their marriage/relationship could be is jeopardy as improvement in looks can make people think they deserve "better" aka the affair. The murder was premeditated, the only reason he was caught so fast was becuase the actiojs of a good friend who knew the marriage was struggling and the evidence on the neighbours camera. He wasnt caught so quickly becuase it was a unplanned fit of anger due to patches, he was caught so quickly becuase he wrongly assumed people didnt care about her the way he didnt carr about her. Above all, Chris Watts is a liar, he will try to grab hold onto any defense he can give to justify killing a woman and three children. He has already lost everything, it harms him none to try and grab at any straw he can. This video is gross.
Thanks for sharing your perspective. I completely agree that there were so many tragic factors in this case, from the affair to the financial issues, that all contributed to a horrible perfect storm. There’s a lot to unpack in their lives, and I understand that the MLM part of it can seem small in comparison to the other issues. However, as someone who focuses on MLMs, I chose to talk about the health symptoms people have reported from the patches and the testimonials that mirrored some of the behavior Chris was exhibiting. I wasn't trying to gloss over the other factors, but rather to address one angle that’s relevant to the discussions I usually cover on my channel. Hundreds of viewers have commented that they found this to be a thoughtful and interesting way to look at the case. While I understand that you don’t agree with the approach, I don’t believe it’s 'gross' or victim-blaming. My goal was to contribute a different perspective, not to diminish the many other important aspects of the case.
Lol my parents did this in the 80s. I remember them making the dark green spirulina shakes 😂
I remember participants and family members being interviewed… Such an avoidable tragedy….. He should not have a platform now and any money earned should go to those injured….
If he had an ounce of remorse or class he would absolutely donate at least a portion of his profits to the victims families, create a scholarship, or do some other charitable work in their names. I'm not sure if he does any of those things but I didn't see their names mentioned anywhere on his website. He mentions the "tragedy", makes it about himself, and then links to a landing page where you can buy his book called "The Business of Redemption" - so I'm inclined to believe he's not doing anything for the families. Not surprising, but definitely terrible and disappointing.
Oh NO. So I think he should’ve received a longer prison sentence with probation when released and not allowed as much exposure. His ego and image were bigger than his desire to truly help people and his methods are bogus.
Agree 100% - I went to his website recently when I was researching for this video and I couldn't believe how active he still is and how much of a following he still has. There are so many great self improvement/motivational people out there that there's no way he should even be considered after everything he did.
I know many who got caught up in these secretive programs. Famous words. Choices Seminar is Wonderful
Thank you so much for good info.
Glad it was helpful!
Have you heard of Choices Seminar in Texas?
Choices Seminar Discoveries Seminar is another name for Choices Seminar in Alberta Canada. Breakfree Seminar is another name for Choices Seminar in Surrey, BC.
Is strange herbalife has started opening clubs in the UK with a different name NewHaven it's new road nutrition and there's one in sewes were ever that is and one somewhere else they have 3 each with different names I think someone should investigate
It's the same in my area in the USA on the East Coast. Herbalife distributors will rent storefronts and name them ______ Nutrition and run weight loss contests or programs and they center around consuming the shakes. I think it's done by distributors who are more concerned with making a retail profit than doing the MLM recruiting structure (although I'm sure they do both) and I agree that there should be more regulation/disclosure about it.
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I love smoothies, but now I have to Google storefronts before going to a new place to make sure it's not Herbalife. They are EVERYWHERE here.
Let Shannan and her kids rest in peace !! Stop using their tragic story to make a point about MLM .. it wasn’t the MLM that ruined the family.. it was Chris’s heinous crime !! I hope you get the message about how insensitive this is !
It wasn’t the MLM, it was SW’s involvement with it plus her daily abuse of her family. If anything was premeditated it was premeditated by her. Look at her doll picture and tell me she wasn’t planning something… add to it her messages “You will never see girls again”, “I will remove them”, add to the pile her fake facade that was just about to crash in hundred pieces and maybe you will have an idea about what actually happened that night. It is good that people talk about it, maybe someone will learn something from it. I suggest you don’t watch videos like this if it drives you insane
Take a caffeine pill. Boom. There’s your active ingredient in Thrive… and the generic caffeine pill at Walmart can save you thousands of dollars.
Unrelated but I love your channel name (I've never heard of lgat either! )
Thank you!
Thanks so much for your brilliantly insightful videos. The "Law of Attraction" cannot be taken seriously since, unlike legitimate scientific laws, it's unfalsifiable. If you succeed in "manifesting" your desires, works, it "proves" that the Law of Attraction works. However, if you fail to manifest your desires, it's because you "didn't believe enough", are "frightened of success", have "subconscious blocks preventing wealth from flowing to you" etc Similarly, MLMs blame you for your lack of success, saying, for example, "you didn't work hard/smart enough", you "have the wrong mindset", you don't have enough"faith in the company", you weren't "clear enough in your visualisations", you are holding onto relationships with "negative people" etc
Your videos are excellent. Thank you. One of those "mentors" featured on The Secret, James Arthur Ray, ended up in prison for negligent manslaughter. Another "mentor"--the Australian man who supposedly "manifested" cheques and parking spots--was later exposed as a scam artist who conned many people into handing over money to him. He was exposed on national television and there are lawsuits against him. Also, the woman on The Secret who claimed to have "cured" herself from cancer and stopped having treatment as a result, died of the same cancer a few years after The Secret was released. It pays to do a little bit of research. Here's a good video exposing the Law of Attraction, as featured on The Secret: ruclips.net/video/OHz4slbIRyE/видео.htmlsi=SCM7UbelGJnxOqBD
Thank you! I have a video coming soon about James Arthur Ray and his "spiritual warrior" retreats that turned deadly. It seems that there were quite a few shady people associated with "The Secret." Thanks for watching and commenting!
Wonderful videos! Thanks so much! One of those "mentors" featured on The Secret, James Arthur Ray, ended up in prison for negligent manslaughter. Another "mentor"--the Australian man who supposedly "manifested" cheques and parking spots--was later exposed as a scam artist who conned many people into handing over money to him. He was exposed on national television and there are lawsuits against him. Also, the woman on The Secret who claimed to have "cured" herself from cancer and stopped having treatment as a result, died of the same cancer a few years after The Secret was released. It pays to do a little bit of research. Here's a good video exposing the Law of Attraction, as featured on The Secret: ruclips.net/video/OHz4slbIRyE/видео.htmlsi=SCM7UbelGJnxOqBD
You made my day!!! Love all your content 😁 So happy to see this video pop up 🎉🫶🏼
Thanks!! I’m excited to be back on this channel and I have so many video ideas, thanks for watching after all this time!
Do Landmark Forum next!
It’s on the list! The next video will be on Herbalife but I can do Landmark Forum the week after!
@@ErinOnTheSideOfCaution omggg herbalife- forgot about that!!
I couldn’t click quick enough! Tell me everything!!
Thank you :) I appreciate you watching!
Thank you for a great video. I was aware of MLM nonsense but this takes things to a crazy level.
Thank you!
Yes please another video. I have experienced this first hand and if you need, i can send in the story and screenshots
The friend developed breast cancer...?
I love the maybeline falsies mascara better than ANY other
I love everything. Can you make one for World System Builder. My cousin is broke and she has no assets, no retirement, nothing. Yet she claims to be an associate of them and mentors people about financial literacy. She just started last month and she is now going to their convention in Las Vegas this week. She wont speak to me anymore
Can’t stand mlms but I still enjoy my Tupperware nonetheless.
I agree 100% that this contributed to the stress in their marriage. What I’ll never subscribe to is the idea that the patches caused him to do what he did, they did not. What he did was premeditated, not psychotic.
Actually you should look into Nichol Kessinger. Shady af. She was not a victim she should be in jail.
I've often wondered if those patches played a part in all of this. It could make tempers flare. Increased heart rate, not sleeping. Not good obviously.
Shannan needed to get a normal job.
It looks like she had a normal job at a hospital. God knows why she quitted it
I was in Mary Kay and it ruined some friendships I had with people :( it harmed my social life as well; people started avoiding me:
Your video is one of the very few about S watts that really shows how financial insecurity and late stage capitalism can lead to demise rather than claiming the victim where she is meant to lose is really to blame
Maybelline Great Lash is my go-to mascara for 32 years. ❤❤
Chris Watts ruined this family.
The discovery shows that Shannan saw on Facebook that her ex husband Leo King’s new wife was selling Thrive, so then Shannan started selling Thrive. She was only selling it in some sick mental competition with her ex husbands wife that the new Mrs. king had no idea of. Wish Chris had known that all his hard earned money was going to Shannan buying thrive to appear successful to try to make her ex jealous. Shannan was a terrible wife and mother. She bullied Chris, making him move to Colorado to isolate him from his family because they could see something was wrong with Shannan an and was treating their son horribly and her own posted videos show her bullying him with every single word she said. She also abused poor Bella and Cece. Starving and withholding fluids from poor Bella (and Bella crying for food in several of shaman’s own videos) all while shaman ignoring her and laughing. Most videos show her feeding the girls marshmellows and noodles, cause she spent all the money on thrive bars to appear successful and didn’t find it important to have the girls eating healthy, Shannan even said in her own video that cece was drinking out of the toilet (do to mom not giving her enough fluids) and Shannan admittedly in her videos and facebook posts that she gave the girls Benadryl and Tylenol pm every night at 6:30 (sometimes earlier) then she would braggingly admit to locking the girls in their room for 13-14 hours a day. Also, Shannan very likely had munchausen by proxy, posting almost daily fictitious illnesses she and the girls had (autopsies of all three Shannan Bella and cece showed they were healthy). Also, Shannan chopped off poor Bella’s hair, eventhough Bella often begged for long hair. She wanted Bella to appear sickly so Shannan could say she was sick and get social media attention for this. If you look and read Shannan’s own posts and videos, you will see that when her girls cried or were sad, Shannan would have the biggest smiles On her face. She loved to torture Bella and cece with Santa clause because they were scared to death of Santa and the Easter bunny. Shannan didn’t deserve to be murdered, but she did deserve to be baker acted, and divorced. She was never gonna change.
😂 your funny I love it. I was sold younique from a friend it’s okay not that impressed with it. But the pigment in the eyeshadow is pretty good
I heard the story of two women who signed up to a mlm. One went and was prosperous but didn't quit her job just in case the other did quit her job and failed because she didnt have the drive to do this.
Love the name of your channel. erring on the caution. Erin funny play on words.
I've got fooled into one, and the items are for sale. Mine was called forever it sold the idea that Aloe Vera was a wounder product. Some hand wash that is £1.00 in some shops is £14.47 it's on sale right now, so it's normally £20.70. Anyone in their right mind pays 20 for any hand-wash. For selling that, I would have gotten 0.075 points. That's how they get you. You need to sell a lot to even be worth it.