gurlll!!! same they've messaged me and asking me to join and I agreed but good thing I did some research bc this video saved me!!!! I was going to have a Zoom meeting today at 5pm! I'm honestly so grateful you've made this video!!! xxx
I had a zoom meeting ! So glad I saw this !!! It was tedious and they are very good as manipulating and making it seem like you can earn a lifetime of money from it 🥴
Ah it was after the zoom meeting that I realised. The woman could not actually explain the company in an understandable manner - because it does not make sense. I noticed pretty quickly and left but it’s a shame, they definitely pushed the ‘diversity’ and ‘feminist’ angle to get me.
Aside from all the lost money, MLMs destroy so many friendships. I’m avoiding a friend who got into an essential oil company. Watching this because a different friend has been sending me messages about Arbonne 🙄. Thank you so much for posting.😘
You should your friend wouldn't bring you into a scam unless they are a bad friend. You must really want it though and you must work so hard 90% you put in and only 10% back for a good while. End of the day of it didn't work for you fine but this video putting down others is just maybe the reason it didn't work for the girl. The negativity here from tbis gorl is maybe why people did not want to join. If you are giving out the impression you've been scammed then that's not a good vibration.
A few years ago I got interested in aromatherapy and I bought an oil diffuser and what not. I was searching online and saw that young living was super expensive and I couldn't understand why. Learned they were a pyramid scheme and was like ah... that explains it. Lmao.
Part of the power of the pyramid is the shame that people feel when they realize that they’ve been scammed. Silence is the enemy. Talking, and sharing are powerful.
How is it a scam if you only pay $49 for a business and use the product you buy? and if you do not like the product you can send it back for a full refund up to 45 days plus you can send the products back EMPTY! This is a no brainer. I mean if you do not like it you did not lose much. I had a daycare business that cost me 35K to open in 2010 and I NEVER recouped that money...it is just not a lucrative business, daycare. But I pay $49 for my business and I make about the amount of my mortgage. No, I do not have any business builders. I sponsor people how they want to be sponsored. If they want to build a business or just get the deepest discount it is up to them not me. But do not blame Arbonne for consultants that do not do right. There is a code of ethics but you work for yourself and have no boss so if people wanna do wrong then they will do it regardless of what Arbonne stands for. As a B Corp now that is a trusted reliable company and that was not easy to get, I am proud of this company and what it stands for. I am sorry for your experience and wish it was different.
@@MicheleLight Every mlm company is mostly bad cause they always try to recruit people who are in vulnerable states or desperate for a little money, that in itself is not ethical. Not to mention that no proper company should rely on recruiting for majority of their income, if their products were that good there would not be a need for these many "consultants". It's a scam, wait and see how long you're rlly gonna last . Also its not "your own business" you're not selling your own products
@@MicheleLight hey girrrrrrl!! Long time no see! Hope you're doing well 🙌😋😉😍😲👏 I was just looking through your social media and I think you would be absolutely PERFECT for the company that I'm working for!!!! 😘 You are absolutely gorgeous and I can see you doing sooooooo well in this amazing business opportunity I have for you! Wanna meet for coffee sometime and discuss how YOU can become a super BOSS BABE?? 😍😉😋😲 Just let me knowwwwww 🥰😛😉😜😄😆😁😃 Does this kind of message sound familiar to you? Ever sent a message that sounds even a bit like that?? Yaaaa, "hun" ..... You're in a pyramid scheme. Come back to this video about a year from now after you've lost all your money, friends and your husband/boyfriend/significant other, and you'll see what's really happening. You are a victim of being scammed and I'm super sorry that it's happened to you and so many other women through this "direct marketing sales model" and I hope you get out before it tears your life apart.
Not true. I'm not an Arbonne seller, I have strong ethics, and so do most of the Arbonne 'sellers' I know. Arbonne's products are of the highest quality. Yes, they are expensive, simply because they do not contain most of the cheap chemically-based fillers that other products do. It's true that they are pure, safe and beneficial. I'm so sorry that you felt scammed, Charlotte, I truly am. It doesn't sound as if you were with a good team. I do know someone in Arbonne who isn't as honest as she could be, but that is NOT everyone. Charlotte, apparently there are procedures you can take if you were scammed, as Arbonne, the company, takes these things seriously. You can complain. You can go higher. Wishing you all the best.
@@Turtletoots3 - rubbish. I'm concerned. I'm not saying anything about 'haters' or even 'haterz'!! Don't jump to conclusions without investigating & being certain of the actual facts. Charlotte sounds as if she was taken for a ride by someone who wasn't as full of integrity as she could have been. I've done the 30 days to healthy living and it wasn't easy, but it most certainly worked for me, and continues to work, as I'm on it again, since I've over-stuffed myself on snacks during lockdown. I trust its efficacy. It's not a 'diet' - it's healthy, clean eating that does work, and I don't think that Charlotte was given the full information 9probably because the person who drew her in to Arbonne was lazy and greedy. I do know someone like that, myself, and I don't trust her one bit. I tried to complain, but wasn't prepared to laugh a full on attack on her - but her 'upline' manager is aware of my concerns. Charlotte you don't know as much as you could know, bless you. You've been bamboozled - not by the Arbonne Corporation, but by an abusive woman who used you to 'promote' herself within Arbonne. I'm sorry that you don't understand the difference between Arbonne's products and the cheap stuff on the shelves that cost a fraction of Arbonne's. I'm offering my wisdom from having been a part of Arbonne, and having met MANY wonderful women within it, and one who most certainly is a manipulative scammer. Wishing all the best, Charlotte.
@@susienovis9289 Anyone who wishes to disprove this poster Susie’s statement that they are not an Arbonne seller, just search online for their name and the word arbonne. Up pop two seller pages by this person. I rest my case, m’lud.
I used to be an Arbonne consultant, and do NOT have 'rose coloured' glasses on. I see things as they actually are, rather than 'hating' on & unjustly criticising people or things I do not understand. I seek to learn, rather than jump in with both feet, and make foolish, negative comments on something I do not quite grasp. I still buy Arbonne's products because they do NOT contain harmful chemicals, and are pure, safe and beneficial both for me and the planet. Yes, they are more expensive, but I'm paying for quality, instead of rubbish. So, @theCATHERNATOR, check things out fully, before you choose to be so negative and give your ego a boost by APPEARING to be 'in the know' when you are not....
I just want to say THANK YOU for this! I've been messaged by like 5 separate girls trying to get me join Arbonne but something felt 'off'. This has confirmed that for me! Good for you for being honest- you go girl! xx
It is unfortunate that so many MLM company members are skipping the steps to rejection free recruiting by skipping the most important of the seven steps. Jumping from contact to invitation or presentation is absolutely the wrong way.
I've got a friend on Facebook who's CONSTANTLY pushing Arbonne. I looked into it and the first thing I noticed is that they all say the same things/jargon such as; "don't trade your time for money", "you're never really free", "I used to hate Arbonne...", "Arbonne changed my life" etc. It's clear how they operate: guilt trip the listener into thinking they NEED Arbonne and that their life is shit now. It's damn ugly.
Sylver Gallardo please don’t try to get other people involved in this. These companies ruin families; they’re never worth it. Plus, the only way you can actually succeed is by roping others in and hoping they lose more money than you do. You literally have a better chance of winning the lottery than you do to make loads of money in an MLM. Cut your losses now and try doing something that gives you a real chance at making a living.
Got asked to join Arbonne today and they shared me a video of one of their ambassadors promoting it and I saw your video was underneath so I watched yours too. I was pretty sceptical and wasnt going to do it but I'm so glad I watched this video as it made me 100% sure to say no. Thank you so much and well done for speaking out 💕
I wish you would listen to the opportunity with an open mind without judgement. We aren't all the same so it may work for you if you are willing to put the work in. Im not trolling I'm only saying ibdobt think its fair because it didn't work for you to go publicly shaming this company. Maybe go see what's in your products and how they are tested and try them first before making a decision
@@Theartkid433 are you talking to me or Charlotte? Because I haven't shamed this company at all 😂 I just said I was sceptical about joining and that Charlotte made me sure about what to do. If you are talking to Charlotte you are also wrong because if you watched her video properly (like you clearly haven't) she actually brought and tried the products and was with arbonne for quite a while before leaving. Maybe instead of being so closed minded you should actually watch videos that show peoples experiences with arbonne and the pure facts first before making a decision??
There are a LOT of really GOOD out there that you can only get thru distributors. One problem ia when you only have one product or one line of products to sell. But tge MAIN problem is the comp plan. They are actually designed for the average person to fail. I searched into I found one that is not built on recruiting. Seriously, you can't succeed unless you help others be successful! What she's describing is in someone who was interested in her success! That's sad!
This is exactly what’s just happened to me, and I was so embarrassed! I only bought one thing and left after a few days but I still feel so gross and betrayed. I’m a struggling dancer and I was desperate for any opportunity to make money and move to London to find dance work so I signed up without researching first. Thank you so much for this video you’ve made me feel like I’m not alone, this whole company is morally corrupt!! I feel like this needs to be taught in schools or just talked about because it’s so easy for us to be sucked in online. They love to say “the ones that fail don’t work hard enough” but it’s literally impossible for every consultant to succeed and they know that!!! That’s what makes it so scummy. I really hope these girls come to their senses soon and arbonne goes bust. Thanks again I’m so glad I found your channel! X
Arbonne will never go "bust". We've been around 40 years and certified B Corp. You can not attempt something for a few days and expect greatness. It takes time. No one hits big within a week.
Cambri Evans yeah unfortunately it probably wont. They’re good at just dodging the law. Damn if only I tried scamming people more then I might have earned some dirty money...
Holly Jones you could have got your money back! You have 45 days to get your money back! You guys in Canada arbonne is much different! This company is certified b corporations so it is not like other multi level marketing companies. You guys this video should be taken down because she is not being truthful! She does not know what she is talking about!
Omg I was about to join Arbonne but I had the feeling that something’s wrong so I came to youtube because I knew I’d find some true reviews 😂 thanks girl!
I am in my 40s now, and I can't tell you how much money I wasted going to parties (out of obligation) and purchasing Arbonne, Stella and Dot, Cookie Lee, Pampered Chef, 31 bags, Mary Kay, the list goes on and on. I never even wanted any of the product, I just felt obligated to accept the invite. I finally wised up and decided that I wouldnt attend any more and it was such relief. However as I consumer, I wasted so much money and never even bought anything I liked. It was painfully awkward too watching other women feel obligated to buy junk.
Well done for a) seeing the light and b) being brave enough to admit you were scammed. Sadly, I've had people on my Facebook friend list who got into MLMs, and actually became rather nasty when I tried to warn them about the dangers. The trouble is that MLMs are run a bit like cults. People are roped into them by friends (or even family) who then fill their heads with nonsense about how great it is and how they can make loads of money from home. But the truth is that the recruits end up becoming the customers - because they're encouraged by their uplines to keep buying the products to build up their kit. Plus the sneaky MLMs frequently discontinue certain lines, so the recruits feel like they have no option but to buy the new stuff for their demonstrations. Often, the recruits only realise this when they see they've ended up with a garage filled with boxes of stuff that they can't sell.
Thank you so much for this video, I just had a zoom call meeting with some girls from arbonne today trying to 'recruit' me. I had some hesitations and so checked it out online. This video saved me from what in my heart I knew was a scam but wanted to believe it wasn't :)
You are too nice. They manipulated you: they have scripts, they only had one use for you and that is the sad reality. I’m so sorry this happened to you, but I’m glad you got out. I heard you say you are a performer- me too. Hope you are doing okay during this whole virus situation. It’s been pretty devastating for our industry. But we’ll get there. Good on ya for making this vid 🙏🏼🔥❤️
Hey Charlotte. I’m also an ex cruise ship dancer and performer. I’ve been considering doing arbonne for a very long time, your video has validated EVERYTHING. Thankyou 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I heard you yesterday on Radio 1, thank you for sharing your experience. These companies are so cruel and it’s important that people like you share their stories!
Two reps reached out to me about a week ago and I've had two zoom meetings with one of them. Fortunately I watched a documentary about a pyramid scheme go bust in the US so I brought up the word 'pyramid' and 'mlm' to her. Her first response was "what is a pyramid scheme by your definition'? Yikes. I even brought up the negative reviews online but she told me they were just disgruntled former employees. Never again. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I mean if the products are that good why don't Arbonne set up shop and keep a lot of the profit to themselves instead of making their second and third in commands high thousandaires?? I'll happily stay broke.
I noticed you mentioned The Body Shop. I love their products too (they're actually good) but they do have an MLM wing of their company. They still have in-person retail shops but also a "Body Shop at Home" division. So I know some people who are anti-MLM and won't support them because of it. I'm torn personally because I do like their products, but I don't like giving money to companies that prop up MLM business structures.
I had an Arbonne rep scout me in the airport! She seemed so lovely but it turned out to be all a ploy to get me to join, she kept contacting me to the point I had to block her.
Vanessa Davis oh my gosh same exact thing happened to me, I’ve just replied less and less until I completely stopped but it’s frustrating when you’ve been put in several different group chats about training calls & inspiring quotes, etc. 😅
It's funny how they're all your best friends when you're in it, but the second you're out they forget you ever existed! Good on you for getting out too!
It was more annoying than anything!! "Have you done this yet" "have you tried this yet" "You should do this" every 5 minutes!! Like shut up and leave me alone 😂😂
With these companies you're not even a franchisee. That means you have exclusive rights to conduct business in that area. People who work for MLMs are basically unpaid sales reps 😂😂
Thanks for sharing your story. I was in an mlm and feel embarrassed about it. I didnt even recognize who I became. I pushed family and friends away. It’s good that you are educating people about this shady business model. I love your channel so far ❤️
“It just felt really icky…”. That’s exactly how I feel about selling things - anything, really - that I don’t have a ton of confidence in. If I genuinely love a product, I’ll share it with those I feel would be interested, but pushing products on others and pushing them away in the process, is just not something I ever feel good about.
You did fantastic stating all the things you wanted to tell. I'm very proud of you for doing such a brave thing and it comes through how genuinely concerned you are about future potential victims. I hope you will do more videos about anything that you are passionate about. This is the first time I ever commented on a UA-cam video! I want people to know that I am happy that I got a chance to work with you and know personally how good a person you are and how hard working and talented you are as a performer as well. Good luck!
You said it exactly as it is. They preyed on your vulnerabilities. Which is absolutely disgusting. I'm so happy you got out! I watched this because a girl I used to be friends with recently got sucked into Arbonne and I'm considering reaching out to her, but I'm still on the fence because it's so awkward considering we haven't talked in years...
Thank you for posting this video! I have just been approached by someone trying to sign me up to arbonne. I felt a bit apprehensive about it then found your video and now know not to go near it.
You made so many great points and I noticed the exact same things in the zoom meeting I had with them. 1. Talked too much about benefits, e.g trip to Maui, White Mercedez Benz and barely spoke about the product. 2. Couldnt really tell me what I’d be doing day-to-day 3. They give you your own website to ‘grow your business’. It made me think: what business? i thought I was working for your company ??? 4. £30 to buy products initially. I am even too broke to afford that, so it was an immediate turn off. Also why am I paying them when I’m literally looking to get paid? If I had (hypothetically) any amount money, why should I be paying my employer? 5. Woman I spoke to said she’s planning to leave soon (didn’t even lie) and it doesn’t work as a full time job but just ‘residual income’. I only wanted to work part time but why is your company so bad that you advise people not to work full-time with you? Alarming! A company that is allegedly worth billions...? 6. They try the whole ‘diversity’ and ‘feminist’ angle to attract people. Exploitative 7. Just weird. I got a weird vibe from it. No company should give you such a strange vibe when speaking to one of their representatives. Thanks Charlotte, this is such a great video and I love your transparency about this topic ❤️
yeah when one of my friends reached out to me talking about the 2 successful entrepreneurs she was working w I was like this is awesome I can’t believe she thought of me. you should’ve seen the look on my face when I realized the same message gets blasted out to everyone and anyone. I was like damn.....I thought I was special
Excellent video! It's great to see more and more anti-MLM material becoming prevalent, but I think it's especially helpful for people to hear from those who left MLMs and to hear a clear breakdown of red flags they might not initially see. Thank you for sharing your story!
Welcome to the life after MLM Alumni. So many people have been where you are. Don't feel embarrassed. You will see these coming a mile away now, and do your friends a favor and be blunt if anyone approaches you again with a "great opportunity!".
that is what I say! Diets do not work! it's a lifestyle change and working out that make a difference, portion sizing and eating healthier and smarter, is all it is. When i first started my health/fitness journey i just researched and researched workouts and healthier snacks and meals really. Good on you!
I've noticed that almost all of the people who have left MLM's have good morals... coincidence? 🤷♀️ I'm so glad you got out of this company! Thank you for spreading awareness for those who may fall into the MLM trap! 💖
This is completely irrelevant but I love how your ceiling comes down/the shape of the room! So cool. My house is a literal square & I love homes so I noticed & had to comment on it 🙃 Glad you got out of the MLM. I've got a few Facebook friends with various MLMs. I've noticed many of them are in multiple MLMs at once, yet they claim the amazing $.
I am literally in your same exact position right now! This video was the most relatable thing I’ve ever watched and I am so glad I came across it to know I’m not the only one!! My “upline” was a coworker of mine who I genuinely considered a good friend until Arbonne happened. She has been pushing arbonne on me for months until I eventually gave in. Her and her upline put me in a group chat with several other Arbonne consultants and basically ambushed me into signing up and they used the same exact lines that everyone uses; “you’re buying these products anyway,” and what sold me was when my upline’s sponser said “the worst case scenario- you’re in the same position you’re in right now!” I was like you are so right what do I have to lose and I signed up. Well I lost $400 on silly products that I never wanted to buy in the first place I was basically manipulated and harrassed until I signed up. As I was checking out, everyone in the group chat made sure I bought skincare, makeup & nutrional products bc I wouldn’t be able to sell products that I haven’t tried myself. That’s how they got me to spend $400 when I thought I was only spending around $200 for the 30 DHL program. Literally after 24 hours of being an independent consultant for Arbonne, I quit. I haven’t even received my shipment yet but no matter how “amazing” and “life- changing” these products are, I know I will not risk losing friendships and making myself look like a complete fool trying to scam people into this pyramid scheme. And girl I thought the exact same thing when they were telling me that I’ll be buying these products anyway- yeah I buy $5 shampoo and conditioner not $50! So crazy and SO glad I got out of that before getting brainwashed 😅 Thank you soo much for sharing your story, I’m glad I have someone to relate to!
Also I love how you used the work “icky” because that’s exactly how I felt having to reach out to people. My coworker made me feel so uncomfortable practically begging me to join Arbonne until I said yes, why the heck would I want to put someone else in that position?! 😅
gosh, im sorry your coworker was so manipulative and pushy. nobody in any business should be like that. its people like that that give network marketing such a bad name/image. i am curious, how did you lose $400? because they have a money back guarantee, so anything you dont love you can return. do you mean you never received your products?
I'm glad my video could help! And I agree with Nicole, how long ago was this because you might still be able to get your money back! Unless it was over 30 days ago... Anyway, glad we're both out now!
Nicole Floyd I actually just recieved my products and heard about the return policy so I will definitely be taking advantage of that! 😅 Thank you so much!!
Thanks for this. I've been inundated by girls messaging me from Arbonne. I'm a qualified nutritionist and although the ingredients in their products are ok it's way too expensive and like you say things like 30 day diets are not good. You have the best view on your health and diet which is just to eat well. @katiefitbrit x
I briefly was sucked in to Arbonne five years ago. I bought over 500.00 in weight loss products. I still have some detox tea left, it's too damn expensive to throw out!!! I never lost any weight but I did lose a ton of money as a preferred customer. I finally wised up and asked my doctor for help losing weight. I now weigh 104 pounds and have not wasted a penny in diet products for over 4 years. Bariatric surgery saved my life, and all I had to pay was one fifty dollar Co pay. One time. That's it.
I watched this video of yours when you first released it and I didn’t know anything about cruelty free or veganism. Now a few years on I’m rewatching this video of yours with fresh eyes, two years vegan now! I totally see how Arbonne is a pull for us - v grateful you made these videos and shared your experiences.
From someone who has been conned before and have lost thousands, thank you for this. Recently, I was near the point of being persuaded again but this time around, I did my research first and so many things about it didn't sit well with me. Through the process, I came across your videos and they are really helpful. Thank you 🙏
I deliver MLM packages and it’s pretty funny how they say it’s the only way to make money instead of being unemployed but unemployment pays more than MLM unless you are in the top of recruit. I am risking my life during the covid-19 crisis and we have MLM users trying to convince me why it’s better than being unemployed or risking your life working during the covid-19 crisis but they are risking their own lives doing house parties.
what's even funnier is they can't run their "biz" if there's no one out there doing deliveries for them. if everyone stopped risking their lives to join an mlm, mlmers would go broke
Thank you for posting this video:) I joined Arbonne a week ago, very exciting at first but after red flags, I looked up your video which I found very helpful xx
I have a friend of a friend in arbonne and shes always raving how great it is etc. She has to buy most of the stuff herself to keep her title. Its all bogus but she keeps trying. One thing to keep in mind about any type of opportunity or business is that if they are constantly trying to convince people to do something or join its probably not a good idea. Things that are good dont need convincing! More people need to be aware of these scams! Great video 🙂
We buy from big companies... how did they convince us that their product was good? By putting out advert after advert on tv, radio, hoardings...paying billions to celebrities and advertising companies. Companies use MLM to cut out the celebrities and huge fees paid to advertising companies and use us, the public to try them and share them. Google ‘are you walking past a fortune’ it is a pdf document. Once you read it, you will understand and possibly reconsider... MLM marketing is big in US and Poland. More and more companies are getting clued up about this clever business model. The UK still reserved about it because they don’t know much about it.
If the person who ultimately wants you to buy the product won’t give you samples and let you decide for yourself if you want to move forward, it’s not the right fit. I’ll admit I’m an Arbonne Independent Consultant, but I tried the products and liked them. The people I have ended up selling to came back to me. I gave samples to some people and told them hey if you like it let me know. That’s the way I feel good about this business.
Just read about this in Pick Me Up magazine and this has happened to me a few times now. (I know my mistake but I was desperate) it’s why I don’t join mlm companies anymore, I’ve tried a few different ones thinking I’d be successful but nope. I’ve had countless girls add me and message me on social media saying how they love my profile and how much they love my positivity which is obviously scripted as I’m suffering from depression at the moment. Never again am I gonna be sucked into their game. But thank you for this video!
A few follow up points from this video: 1) Yes, I’m now aware that The Body Shop has an MLM side to it which is disappointing as I genuinely liked their products and didn’t know this before! When I was buying their products I was getting them from the actual physical store rather than the MLM side, however I no longer use their products. Thank you to those who pointed this out to me! 2) I did in fact speak to my friend who I recruited before sharing this video and it turns out she had the same weird feelings as I’d had. She’s no longer doing Arbonne and we’re still on good terms! 3) If you’re trying to convince me or yourself that Arbonne’s 30 Days to Healthy Living *isn’t* a diet, please watch my video I made with registered dietitian Eve Laws where we took a deep dive into this programme. ua-cam.com/video/yZEESZcdzgc/v-deo.html
So if you're trying to claim that the 30 Days to Healthy living iis a diet, why did you do it? It's a clean eating programme, and yes, you can potentially lose weight, if that is what you call dieting (losing weight). If you and your 'dietitian' (not trained nutritionist) took the time to fully check it out, you would see that the cutting out of certain food that potentially could cause problems, such as flour, etc, is actually HELPFUL. Then at the end of the 30 days, you gradually introduce them, one at a time, to see how it affects you or not. I'm delighted that you are no longer promoting The Body Shop as a cheaper and better alternative to Arbonne, for their products are not better. I used to use the body shop products, until I learned better.
800 pounds! That is insane. An acquaintance is trying to get me to sign up for this, before I do anything I am going on a zoom call to find out more information... I don't think I will sign up for this company. Thank you for sharing your story.
Honestly so glad I watched this, I should have watched before, I’ve recently joined Arbonne and I wish I’d done my research before😕feel exactly the same as you were I’ve picked up many red flags since I’ve joined😬
This is so amazing to listen to and THANK YOU ON THE PRODUCTS FRONT. I joined Arbonne and all I’ve been asked to is promote the business... for me I have always struggled with my skin and arbonne make up literally makes my skin feel amazing and it looks amazing without make up on so that’s just my experience. I wanted to SING (in fact I did I think😹😹) that i finally found products that work! So I joined Arbonne... it turns out everything I was doing was too “producty” and not enough about the business.. I’m still in it now and I cannot get my head round it. AT ALL. I have sales going through the roof because I love the products so much and I can sell them but I’m like “I don’t understand the business model because unless you have had forever shit skin and now it’s awesome I have no idea how this can help you” but of course to work your way up the ladder for some reason you need a team and so I’m not going to go anywhere regardless... its a weird one. Confuses me so bad but I don’t mind promoting something that has worked so well for me if that makes sense?
Totally understand! I joined the 30 day weight loss to get rid of the Covid pounds i put on! Our gym was closed, & I was looking for a cleanse.. this was perfect. Crazy thing is I enjoy the products.. the protein mixes taste great (I've tried many brands as an avid gym goer) and reasonably priced that I bought more after my 30 days. I moved on to the make up as I used to work for a cosmetics company, still trying the makeup out . Love the natural feel & tones, so far so good! I live in sunny Southern California doesnt make my skin feel oily or greasy. SO I enjoy the products, I havent sold any products to ppl but if they ask then I'll be honest on my recommendations. ;)
Katie Rum Katie I too struggled with the business.. but somebody said something to me only recently which changed my whole outlook.. you are only successful when you help others become successful... literally.
Hey Charlotte, just found you and subscribed, excited to see more and great job! I was never involved in an mlm but find the content super interesting.
Great video! You are so charming & relatable!! Thank you for posting your experience~ hopefully someone will hear your message & get out or never start into these predatory industries!! ❤
Unfortunately, The Body Shop is also an MLM. They just have stores as well. I was so disappointed to learn this as I also loved their products. I had to ditch them when I found out the truth.
I became a preferred client by paying $400 at Arbonne one month ago and I was almost tricked by this stupid "business"!!!!!!!!!!! Their system is NOT affiliate marketing even though my independent client told me it was. This video is posted a year ago but they are still doing the same ridiculous stuff!!!!!!!!!! I'm upset by this experience and disappointed in myself because I thought I would never be fooled by this kind of silly stuff😠😠 I'm very sad that a lot of people all around the world have gone through the same experience... Thank you for sharing your experience🙏
Hi Charlotte. You're right. You shouldn't feel ashamed. It's an awful thing that so many people are getting hurt by this. There is currently a petition active on the UK Parliament website to ban MLM businesses in the UK. Maybe something to let your viewers know about? YT doesn't let me post links but if you search "MLM petition UK" on Google, you'll find it.
I just got out recently!! I feel ashamed because I felt like I should've been smart enough to see the company for what it really is, but I liked the products at first and I was blinded :( I'm just glad I was only with the company for a month and that I never got around to recruiting anyone or selling any products!! I would feel so terrible if I had gotten someone else into it!
Brutal comment: You described the girl from instagram who messaged you, well, one of my friends is an arbonne sales rep and she is exactly how you described this girl. Also, all the other women that seem to peddle this stuff all seem to be cut out copies of each other: bleach blonde, skinny / muscles, fake teeth and tits and usually a string of transient jobs, that probably aren't gonna provide for you long term, like personal trainer, teeth whitener, beautician...etc. They all seem to have kids they insta the sh*t out of too and usually a well to do partner that bank rolls it all. It seems to appeal to shallow people that have a del boy approach to life. Get rich quick bs schemes. I am glad that you have been honest about your insecurities, as I think a lot of these women selling this stuff have poor self image and obsess about being 'perfect' like some woman off a real housewives show. Thank you for posting a truthful video about this, you are a beautiful woman and you dont need this rubbish in your life.
Thanks for doing this video and making more people aware. It takes guts to say you're wrong, especially publicly. wishing you all the best. PS, you're beautiful. In so many ways too.
Does anyone know whether they’re actually cruelty free? I’m wondering whether they can be sued for false advertising or misrepresentation? So if anyone can direct me to any research or studies which prove that they are cruelty free I’d be grateful!
Hi! If you report them to the Advertising Standards Agency (in UK) at www.asa.org.uk/make-a-complaint.html detailing the product information then the Agency can request evidence about claims made about their products!
I really appreciate you sharing your story, and I hope it will reach people who are contemplating joining any MLM. You should know, though, that crash-dieting (which you seem to understand as dieting) is not the same as dieting. You being vegan *is* a type of diet, it is very much a restrictive type, too. Losing weight is a lifestyle change that includes dietary changes (yes, caloric intake will make up about 70-80 percent of how much one weighs) as well as other lifestyle changes that will make it sustainable long-term. "Diets don't work", IMHO, is not the best message, especially when obesity is becoming a worldwide health problem and kills more and more people.
Thanks for your comment. I understand your point, however I think it’s pretty clear in my video that I’m talking about crash-dieting, rather than someone’s diet. I personally think the word diet is so synonymous with crash-dieting that I prefer to say I’m anti-diet. Of course obesity is a widespread and serious problem in developed countries, however I personally would say that implementing lifestyle changes is a much better long-term approach to healthy weight loss than dieting. I’ve actually made a more in-depth video on the 30DHL and dieting, so please feel free to watch that :)
Thank you for doing this video. Had some people contact me about it and I’d watched the video last night on zoom and the lady was reading a script and I was like oh dear but I’ll hear from people who actually are involved in it. I’d put off the call this morning as luckily didn’t feel well last night so I’ve just to them I’d think about it. This has helped me say no and be confident in my decision. I’m too busy anyway with working as a key worker at M&S but thank you love a fellow red head XX
Really good video. I really like your honesty. I too was in Arbonne - luckily I didn't sign anyone up. I actually finally had to tell a few of my friends who wanted to sign up with me, that it was not what I thought it was, and for them to RUN! I still have enormous guilt over all the emailing and FBing I had to do to try to convince people -- and that was 10 years ago. I just want to crawl under a rock when I think about the whole thing.
How could anyone make you feel bad about your appearance?? You are a legit 10. It's also obvious that you're honest and a great person with good intentions, which adds to your beauty. Love your voice too. 🙂 -A random girl in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, USA.
Great video. I have always been anti mlm. I had a good friend who joined beachbody, then another mlm. With the pandemic, people are getting sucked in even more. There are lots of anti mlm you tube videos but you came over really naturally. Well done on getting out when you did!
Many MLM companies sell overhyped and overpriced products ( mainly American). This is literally the acid test when looking for a good MLM company and they do exist. Can you sell their products to the general public on a repeat basis. Anyone can sell a product once sometimes even twice but after that you'll realise that sales diminish and you basically become the customer. Good products at good prices can be sold regularly and sales actually increase.
Very informative and entertaining. As you saw, the emphasis is not on the products but on the recruitment with these MLMs. At least it's a great lesson learned, and you can spread the word and maybe help someone else caught up in such a scheme. All the best for your future endeavours. X
Great video. Well done for getting out, sorry to hear about your friend, I'm sure she'll come round. Your video has helped me. I was contacted by someone via LinkedIn, and was surprised they'd chosen me as I'm nearly 50! Fortunately I said no a few times before they actually gave up. Thanks for posting.👍🏻
gurlll!!! same they've messaged me and asking me to join and I agreed but good thing I did some research bc this video saved me!!!! I was going to have a Zoom meeting today at 5pm! I'm honestly so grateful you've made this video!!! xxx
I'm in one right now. What do I do?
I had a zoom meeting ! So glad I saw this !!! It was tedious and they are very good as manipulating and making it seem like you can earn a lifetime of money from it 🥴
@@saraht5396 LEAVE!!! don't give them any more time or money
I just had a meeting and I’m now watching videos on it and it became clear that it’s a pyramid scheme
Ah it was after the zoom meeting that I realised. The woman could not actually explain the company in an understandable manner - because it does not make sense. I noticed pretty quickly and left but it’s a shame, they definitely pushed the ‘diversity’ and ‘feminist’ angle to get me.
Just a side comment: You are so classically pretty.
Aw thank you! 🙈
Yes she is! And yes you are 2 Dezarae I
Both cute 😍
Agreed
First red flag: 'friend' from high school/colleage message you with an amazing opportunity RUN
Nadera Ferguson right!!
Very true
run fly swim......red flag
good for you girl! someone tried sucking me into arbonne once upon a time & the anti mlm community saved me. keep speaking up! xo
@@jennifermargaret9110 I disagree. I've studied MLM for over two years, she has a lot of things correct.
"uneducated" is a typical hun response .
Aside from all the lost money, MLMs destroy so many friendships. I’m avoiding a friend who got into an essential oil company. Watching this because a different friend has been sending me messages about Arbonne 🙄. Thank you so much for posting.😘
You should your friend wouldn't bring you into a scam unless they are a bad friend. You must really want it though and you must work so hard 90% you put in and only 10% back for a good while. End of the day of it didn't work for you fine but this video putting down others is just maybe the reason it didn't work for the girl. The negativity here from tbis gorl is maybe why people did not want to join. If you are giving out the impression you've been scammed then that's not a good vibration.
If you can stand it, I think you should try to spend time with your friend. It's better for them to have outside influences. :)
A few years ago I got interested in aromatherapy and I bought an oil diffuser and what not. I was searching online and saw that young living was super expensive and I couldn't understand why. Learned they were a pyramid scheme and was like ah... that explains it. Lmao.
After seeing your video I decided to join..........the anti-mlm community
Part of the power of the pyramid is the shame that people feel when they realize that they’ve been scammed. Silence is the enemy. Talking, and sharing are powerful.
You’re right. If everyone kept silent due to embarrassment , I would not have found this video and avoided this company quickly enough.
Good for you. It takes a lot to admit when you’ve been scammed!
How is it a scam if you only pay $49 for a business and use the product you buy? and if you do not like the product you can send it back for a full refund up to 45 days plus you can send the products back EMPTY! This is a no brainer. I mean if you do not like it you did not lose much. I had a daycare business that cost me 35K to open in 2010 and I NEVER recouped that money...it is just not a lucrative business, daycare. But I pay $49 for my business and I make about the amount of my mortgage. No, I do not have any business builders. I sponsor people how they want to be sponsored. If they want to build a business or just get the deepest discount it is up to them not me. But do not blame Arbonne for consultants that do not do right. There is a code of ethics but you work for yourself and have no boss so if people wanna do wrong then they will do it regardless of what Arbonne stands for. As a B Corp now that is a trusted reliable company and that was not easy to get, I am proud of this company and what it stands for. I am sorry for your experience and wish it was different.
@@MicheleLight Every mlm company is mostly bad cause they always try to recruit people who are in vulnerable states or desperate for a little money, that in itself is not ethical. Not to mention that no proper company should rely on recruiting for majority of their income, if their products were that good there would not be a need for these many "consultants". It's a scam, wait and see how long you're rlly gonna last . Also its not "your own business" you're not selling your own products
Chele Light 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Chele Light found the hun
@@MicheleLight hey girrrrrrl!! Long time no see! Hope you're doing well 🙌😋😉😍😲👏 I was just looking through your social media and I think you would be absolutely PERFECT for the company that I'm working for!!!! 😘 You are absolutely gorgeous and I can see you doing sooooooo well in this amazing business opportunity I have for you! Wanna meet for coffee sometime and discuss how YOU can become a super BOSS BABE?? 😍😉😋😲 Just let me knowwwwww 🥰😛😉😜😄😆😁😃
Does this kind of message sound familiar to you? Ever sent a message that sounds even a bit like that?? Yaaaa, "hun" ..... You're in a pyramid scheme. Come back to this video about a year from now after you've lost all your money, friends and your husband/boyfriend/significant other, and you'll see what's really happening. You are a victim of being scammed and I'm super sorry that it's happened to you and so many other women through this "direct marketing sales model" and I hope you get out before it tears your life apart.
All 169 thumbs down are Arbonne sellers and still have their rose colored glasses on. 😂
Probably didn't even watch it because it's just "haterz trying to get you down" :D
Not true. I'm not an Arbonne seller, I have strong ethics, and so do most of the Arbonne 'sellers' I know. Arbonne's products are of the highest quality. Yes, they are expensive, simply because they do not contain most of the cheap chemically-based fillers that other products do. It's true that they are pure, safe and beneficial. I'm so sorry that you felt scammed, Charlotte, I truly am. It doesn't sound as if you were with a good team. I do know someone in Arbonne who isn't as honest as she could be, but that is NOT everyone. Charlotte, apparently there are procedures you can take if you were scammed, as Arbonne, the company, takes these things seriously. You can complain. You can go higher. Wishing you all the best.
@@Turtletoots3 - rubbish. I'm concerned. I'm not saying anything about 'haters' or even 'haterz'!! Don't jump to conclusions without investigating & being certain of the actual facts. Charlotte sounds as if she was taken for a ride by someone who wasn't as full of integrity as she could have been. I've done the 30 days to healthy living and it wasn't easy, but it most certainly worked for me, and continues to work, as I'm on it again, since I've over-stuffed myself on snacks during lockdown. I trust its efficacy. It's not a 'diet' - it's healthy, clean eating that does work, and I don't think that Charlotte was given the full information 9probably because the person who drew her in to Arbonne was lazy and greedy. I do know someone like that, myself, and I don't trust her one bit. I tried to complain, but wasn't prepared to laugh a full on attack on her - but her 'upline' manager is aware of my concerns. Charlotte you don't know as much as you could know, bless you. You've been bamboozled - not by the Arbonne Corporation, but by an abusive woman who used you to 'promote' herself within Arbonne. I'm sorry that you don't understand the difference between Arbonne's products and the cheap stuff on the shelves that cost a fraction of Arbonne's. I'm offering my wisdom from having been a part of Arbonne, and having met MANY wonderful women within it, and one who most certainly is a manipulative scammer. Wishing all the best, Charlotte.
@@susienovis9289 Anyone who wishes to disprove this poster Susie’s statement that they are not an Arbonne seller, just search online for their name and the word arbonne. Up pop two seller pages by this person. I rest my case, m’lud.
I used to be an Arbonne consultant, and do NOT have 'rose coloured' glasses on. I see things as they actually are, rather than 'hating' on & unjustly criticising people or things I do not understand. I seek to learn, rather than jump in with both feet, and make foolish, negative comments on something I do not quite grasp. I still buy Arbonne's products because they do NOT contain harmful chemicals, and are pure, safe and beneficial both for me and the planet. Yes, they are more expensive, but I'm paying for quality, instead of rubbish. So, @theCATHERNATOR, check things out fully, before you choose to be so negative and give your ego a boost by APPEARING to be 'in the know' when you are not....
I just want to say THANK YOU for this! I've been messaged by like 5 separate girls trying to get me join Arbonne but something felt 'off'. This has confirmed that for me! Good for you for being honest- you go girl! xx
It is unfortunate that so many MLM company members are skipping the steps to rejection free recruiting by skipping the most important of the seven steps. Jumping from contact to invitation or presentation is absolutely the wrong way.
I've got a friend on Facebook who's CONSTANTLY pushing Arbonne. I looked into it and the first thing I noticed is that they all say the same things/jargon such as; "don't trade your time for money", "you're never really free", "I used to hate Arbonne...", "Arbonne changed my life" etc. It's clear how they operate: guilt trip the listener into thinking they NEED Arbonne and that their life is shit now. It's damn ugly.
It's a cult!
They are full of contradictions too.
I literally joined today 😬 wanna run for the hills now, thank you for being so honest & open about your experience!
Tayna-Demoi did you go looking for more info too? Haha that’s exactly why I’m here 😂😂
Tayna-Demoi RUN GIRL
Tegan Francis Yupp literally what I did 😅
I joined not for the business but to change my health lifestyle the price of the protein isn't bad compared to the Vega that I would by at Meijer
Sylver Gallardo please don’t try to get other people involved in this. These companies ruin families; they’re never worth it. Plus, the only way you can actually succeed is by roping others in and hoping they lose more money than you do. You literally have a better chance of winning the lottery than you do to make loads of money in an MLM. Cut your losses now and try doing something that gives you a real chance at making a living.
Got asked to join Arbonne today and they shared me a video of one of their ambassadors promoting it and I saw your video was underneath so I watched yours too. I was pretty sceptical and wasnt going to do it but I'm so glad I watched this video as it made me 100% sure to say no. Thank you so much and well done for speaking out 💕
Daisy May Blackall lol I love that my video showed up underneath!
I wish you would listen to the opportunity with an open mind without judgement. We aren't all the same so it may work for you if you are willing to put the work in. Im not trolling I'm only saying ibdobt think its fair because it didn't work for you to go publicly shaming this company. Maybe go see what's in your products and how they are tested and try them first before making a decision
@@Theartkid433 are you talking to me or Charlotte? Because I haven't shamed this company at all 😂 I just said I was sceptical about joining and that Charlotte made me sure about what to do. If you are talking to Charlotte you are also wrong because if you watched her video properly (like you clearly haven't) she actually brought and tried the products and was with arbonne for quite a while before leaving. Maybe instead of being so closed minded you should actually watch videos that show peoples experiences with arbonne and the pure facts first before making a decision??
A socially distant high five for you for getting out. It sucks this happened to you at all but thank goodness you’re free!
Glad you’re out. MLMs are hot rotting garbage.
There are a LOT of really GOOD out there that you can only get thru distributors. One problem ia when you only have one product or one line of products to sell. But tge MAIN problem is the comp plan. They are actually designed for the average person to fail. I searched into I found one that is not built on recruiting. Seriously, you can't succeed unless you help others be successful! What she's describing is in someone who was interested in her success! That's sad!
This is exactly what’s just happened to me, and I was so embarrassed! I only bought one thing and left after a few days but I still feel so gross and betrayed. I’m a struggling dancer and I was desperate for any opportunity to make money and move to London to find dance work so I signed up without researching first. Thank you so much for this video you’ve made me feel like I’m not alone, this whole company is morally corrupt!! I feel like this needs to be taught in schools or just talked about because it’s so easy for us to be sucked in online. They love to say “the ones that fail don’t work hard enough” but it’s literally impossible for every consultant to succeed and they know that!!! That’s what makes it so scummy. I really hope these girls come to their senses soon and arbonne goes bust. Thanks again I’m so glad I found your channel! X
Arbonne will never go "bust". We've been around 40 years and certified B Corp. You can not attempt something for a few days and expect greatness. It takes time. No one hits big within a week.
Cambri Evans yeah unfortunately it probably wont. They’re good at just dodging the law. Damn if only I tried scamming people more then I might have earned some dirty money...
Holly Jones you could have got your money back! You have 45 days to get your money back! You guys in Canada arbonne is much different! This company is certified b corporations so it is not like other multi level marketing companies. You guys this video should be taken down because she is not being truthful! She does not know what she is talking about!
I would just like to add that Arbonne in America is great so...
I'm right there with you! :(
Just send this to a girl whose trying to recruit me to Arbonne ! X
How did that go?
So.... did she respond?? 👀
Omg I was about to join Arbonne but I had the feeling that something’s wrong so I came to youtube because I knew I’d find some true reviews 😂 thanks girl!
I was about to join too ahaha
You share the product not beg them to join .... don’t ruin your future based on a small mind experience
@@labchic4574 you just implied my future will be ruined if I don’t join arbonne 😂😂 no thanks
I am in my 40s now, and I can't tell you how much money I wasted going to parties (out of obligation) and purchasing Arbonne, Stella and Dot, Cookie Lee, Pampered Chef, 31 bags, Mary Kay, the list goes on and on. I never even wanted any of the product, I just felt obligated to accept the invite. I finally wised up and decided that I wouldnt attend any more and it was such relief. However as I consumer, I wasted so much money and never even bought anything I liked. It was painfully awkward too watching other women feel obligated to buy junk.
Well done for a) seeing the light and b) being brave enough to admit you were scammed. Sadly, I've had people on my Facebook friend list who got into MLMs, and actually became rather nasty when I tried to warn them about the dangers. The trouble is that MLMs are run a bit like cults. People are roped into them by friends (or even family) who then fill their heads with nonsense about how great it is and how they can make loads of money from home. But the truth is that the recruits end up becoming the customers - because they're encouraged by their uplines to keep buying the products to build up their kit. Plus the sneaky MLMs frequently discontinue certain lines, so the recruits feel like they have no option but to buy the new stuff for their demonstrations. Often, the recruits only realise this when they see they've ended up with a garage filled with boxes of stuff that they can't sell.
Thank you so much for this video, I just had a zoom call meeting with some girls from arbonne today trying to 'recruit' me. I had some hesitations and so checked it out online. This video saved me from what in my heart I knew was a scam but wanted to believe it wasn't :)
You are too nice. They manipulated you: they have scripts, they only had one use for you and that is the sad reality. I’m so sorry this happened to you, but I’m glad you got out. I heard you say you are a performer- me too. Hope you are doing okay during this whole virus situation. It’s been pretty devastating for our industry. But we’ll get there. Good on ya for making this vid 🙏🏼🔥❤️
Hey Charlotte. I’m also an ex cruise ship dancer and performer. I’ve been considering doing arbonne for a very long time, your video has validated EVERYTHING. Thankyou 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I heard you yesterday on Radio 1, thank you for sharing your experience. These companies are so cruel and it’s important that people like you share their stories!
I saw you on this morning x
These comments are a mess. So glad you got out of there!
Good on you
The Comment section is full of them defending
The company
Defending it to others is a game to try and convince themselves they’re not being scammed too.
You are adorable!! I’m so sorry you went through this, but thank you for sharing your story!! The predatory nature of MLMs is something else!😡
Two reps reached out to me about a week ago and I've had two zoom meetings with one of them. Fortunately I watched a documentary about a pyramid scheme go bust in the US so I brought up the word 'pyramid' and 'mlm' to her. Her first response was "what is a pyramid scheme by your definition'? Yikes. I even brought up the negative reviews online but she told me they were just disgruntled former employees. Never again. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I mean if the products are that good why don't Arbonne set up shop and keep a lot of the profit to themselves instead of making their second and third in commands high thousandaires?? I'll happily stay broke.
I noticed you mentioned The Body Shop. I love their products too (they're actually good) but they do have an MLM wing of their company. They still have in-person retail shops but also a "Body Shop at Home" division. So I know some people who are anti-MLM and won't support them because of it. I'm torn personally because I do like their products, but I don't like giving money to companies that prop up MLM business structures.
I've bought stuff from them at a physical shop near me. I had no idea they were an MLM!
I had an Arbonne rep scout me in the airport! She seemed so lovely but it turned out to be all a ploy to get me to join, she kept contacting me to the point I had to block her.
I was dooped too, and by a "friend" from highschool! Glad you got out, I just kinda ghosted everyone till they stopped messaging me 😂
Vanessa Davis oh my gosh same exact thing happened to me, I’ve just replied less and less until I completely stopped but it’s frustrating when you’ve been put in several different group chats about training calls & inspiring quotes, etc. 😅
@@alyssachirumbolo1535 far out the whatsapp group was pinging every minute of everyday!! Ain't nobody got time for that shit!! 😂
It's funny how they're all your best friends when you're in it, but the second you're out they forget you ever existed! Good on you for getting out too!
It was more annoying than anything!! "Have you done this yet" "have you tried this yet" "You should do this" every 5 minutes!! Like shut up and leave me alone 😂😂
With these companies you're not even a franchisee. That means you have exclusive rights to conduct business in that area. People who work for MLMs are basically unpaid sales reps 😂😂
Came here to say this! X
Thanks for sharing your story. I was in an mlm and feel embarrassed about it. I didnt even recognize who I became. I pushed family and friends away. It’s good that you are educating people about this shady business model. I love your channel so far ❤️
“It just felt really icky…”. That’s exactly how I feel about selling things - anything, really - that I don’t have a ton of confidence in. If I genuinely love a product, I’ll share it with those I feel would be interested, but pushing products on others and pushing them away in the process, is just not something I ever feel good about.
We need to spread these stories far and wide. I'm glad you were able to get out of the Arbonne cult before losing more.
Glad you got out, the "girl you used to know who looks like she's got it together on the exterior" is always what get a lot of people.
I'm so glad you're talking about this. A lot of people are too embarrassed or even scared.
You did fantastic stating all the things you wanted to tell. I'm very proud of you for doing such a brave thing and it comes through how genuinely concerned you are about future potential victims. I hope you will do more videos about anything that you are passionate about. This is the first time I ever commented on a UA-cam video! I want people to know that I am happy that I got a chance to work with you and know personally how good a person you are and how hard working and talented you are as a performer as well. Good luck!
Thank you Benji ☺️ hopefully I might see you again soon in Hamburg!
You said it exactly as it is. They preyed on your vulnerabilities. Which is absolutely disgusting. I'm so happy you got out!
I watched this because a girl I used to be friends with recently got sucked into Arbonne and I'm considering reaching out to her, but I'm still on the fence because it's so awkward considering we haven't talked in years...
Thank you for posting this video! I have just been approached by someone trying to sign me up to arbonne. I felt a bit apprehensive about it then found your video and now know not to go near it.
You made so many great points and I noticed the exact same things in the zoom meeting I had with them.
1. Talked too much about benefits, e.g trip to Maui, White Mercedez Benz and barely spoke about the product.
2. Couldnt really tell me what I’d be doing day-to-day
3. They give you your own website to ‘grow your business’. It made me think: what business? i thought I was working for your company ???
4. £30 to buy products initially. I am even too broke to afford that, so it was an immediate turn off. Also why am I paying them when I’m literally looking to get paid? If I had (hypothetically) any amount money, why should I be paying my employer?
5. Woman I spoke to said she’s planning to leave soon (didn’t even lie) and it doesn’t work as a full time job but just ‘residual income’. I only wanted to work part time but why is your company so bad that you advise people not to work full-time with you? Alarming! A company that is allegedly worth billions...?
6. They try the whole ‘diversity’ and ‘feminist’ angle to attract people. Exploitative
7. Just weird. I got a weird vibe from it. No company should give you such a strange vibe when speaking to one of their representatives.
Thanks Charlotte, this is such a great video and I love your transparency about this topic ❤️
yeah when one of my friends reached out to me talking about the 2 successful entrepreneurs she was working w I was like this is awesome I can’t believe she thought of me. you should’ve seen the look on my face when I realized the same message gets blasted out to everyone and anyone. I was like damn.....I thought I was special
So proud of you - it can be difficult to admit when you’re in deep, but you’re very strong to have come through and speak about it like this. 💪🏻
Absolute scam I got out recently myself, won’t even be ordering
Excellent video! It's great to see more and more anti-MLM material becoming prevalent, but I think it's especially helpful for people to hear from those who left MLMs and to hear a clear breakdown of red flags they might not initially see. Thank you for sharing your story!
Welcome to the life after MLM Alumni. So many people have been where you are. Don't feel embarrassed. You will see these coming a mile away now, and do your friends a favor and be blunt if anyone approaches you again with a "great opportunity!".
that is what I say! Diets do not work! it's a lifestyle change and working out that make a difference, portion sizing and eating healthier and smarter, is all it is. When i first started my health/fitness journey i just researched and researched workouts and healthier snacks and meals really. Good on you!
I've noticed that almost all of the people who have left MLM's have good morals... coincidence? 🤷♀️ I'm so glad you got out of this company! Thank you for spreading awareness for those who may fall into the MLM trap! 💖
This is completely irrelevant but I love how your ceiling comes down/the shape of the room! So cool. My house is a literal square & I love homes so I noticed & had to comment on it 🙃 Glad you got out of the MLM. I've got a few Facebook friends with various MLMs. I've noticed many of them are in multiple MLMs at once, yet they claim the amazing $.
Janelle 09 I thought the same!
I am literally in your same exact position right now! This video was the most relatable thing I’ve ever watched and I am so glad I came across it to know I’m not the only one!! My “upline” was a coworker of mine who I genuinely considered a good friend until Arbonne happened. She has been pushing arbonne on me for months until I eventually gave in. Her and her upline put me in a group chat with several other Arbonne consultants and basically ambushed me into signing up and they used the same exact lines that everyone uses; “you’re buying these products anyway,” and what sold me was when my upline’s sponser said “the worst case scenario- you’re in the same position you’re in right now!” I was like you are so right what do I have to lose and I signed up. Well I lost $400 on silly products that I never wanted to buy in the first place I was basically manipulated and harrassed until I signed up. As I was checking out, everyone in the group chat made sure I bought skincare, makeup & nutrional products bc I wouldn’t be able to sell products that I haven’t tried myself. That’s how they got me to spend $400 when I thought I was only spending around $200 for the 30 DHL program.
Literally after 24 hours of being an independent consultant for Arbonne, I quit. I haven’t even received my shipment yet but no matter how “amazing” and “life- changing” these products are, I know I will not risk losing friendships and making myself look like a complete fool trying to scam people into this pyramid scheme.
And girl I thought the exact same thing when they were telling me that I’ll be buying these products anyway- yeah I buy $5 shampoo and conditioner not $50! So crazy and SO glad I got out of that before getting brainwashed 😅 Thank you soo much for sharing your story, I’m glad I have someone to relate to!
Also I love how you used the work “icky” because that’s exactly how I felt having to reach out to people. My coworker made me feel so uncomfortable practically begging me to join Arbonne until I said yes, why the heck would I want to put someone else in that position?! 😅
gosh, im sorry your coworker was so manipulative and pushy. nobody in any business should be like that. its people like that that give network marketing such a bad name/image. i am curious, how did you lose $400? because they have a money back guarantee, so anything you dont love you can return. do you mean you never received your products?
I'm glad my video could help! And I agree with Nicole, how long ago was this because you might still be able to get your money back! Unless it was over 30 days ago... Anyway, glad we're both out now!
Nicole Floyd I actually just recieved my products and heard about the return policy so I will definitely be taking advantage of that! 😅 Thank you so much!!
The have a 30 or so day return policy to get all your money back. Why didn’t you do that?
Girl!!! I was supposed to do a Zoom tonight! Thannk you for your video! You just saved me and my bank LOL
Thanks for this. I've been inundated by girls messaging me from Arbonne. I'm a qualified nutritionist and although the ingredients in their products are ok it's way too expensive and like you say things like 30 day diets are not good. You have the best view on your health and diet which is just to eat well. @katiefitbrit x
Hey I’d like to talk to you about nutrition advice I need help because I’m meeting with arbonne reps tomorrow.
Someone's messaged me today on LINKEDN of all places, trying to recruit me! Hella no. My gut said this is an MLM, glad I've researched.
I briefly was sucked in to Arbonne five years ago. I bought over 500.00 in weight loss products. I still have some detox tea left, it's too damn expensive to throw out!!! I never lost any weight but I did lose a ton of money as a preferred customer. I finally wised up and asked my doctor for help losing weight. I now weigh 104 pounds and have not wasted a penny in diet products for over 4 years. Bariatric surgery saved my life, and all I had to pay was one fifty dollar Co pay. One time. That's it.
I can totally feel your sincerity. Love your smile. 👍
I watched this video of yours when you first released it and I didn’t know anything about cruelty free or veganism. Now a few years on I’m rewatching this video of yours with fresh eyes, two years vegan now! I totally see how Arbonne is a pull for us - v grateful you made these videos and shared your experiences.
From someone who has been conned before and have lost thousands, thank you for this. Recently, I was near the point of being persuaded again but this time around, I did my research first and so many things about it didn't sit well with me. Through the process, I came across your videos and they are really helpful. Thank you 🙏
I deliver MLM packages and it’s pretty funny how they say it’s the only way to make money instead of being unemployed but unemployment pays more than MLM unless you are in the top of recruit. I am risking my life during the covid-19 crisis and we have MLM users trying to convince me why it’s better than being unemployed or risking your life working during the covid-19 crisis but they are risking their own lives doing house parties.
what's even funnier is they can't run their "biz" if there's no one out there doing deliveries for them. if everyone stopped risking their lives to join an mlm, mlmers would go broke
I saw your link from Facebook. Glad you got out while you did.
Though I still lost £60 Glad I got out after the first week of being recruited. Thanks for posting!
Thank you for posting this video:) I joined Arbonne a week ago, very exciting at first but after red flags, I looked up your video which I found very helpful xx
Personally, i love Arbonne❤
It took a lot of courage to post this. Thank you for sharing your experience. You’ve helping people from being scammed.
Well done for speaking out about this 👍🏽
I have a friend of a friend in arbonne and shes always raving how great it is etc. She has to buy most of the stuff herself to keep her title. Its all bogus but she keeps trying. One thing to keep in mind about any type of opportunity or business is that if they are constantly trying to convince people to do something or join its probably not a good idea. Things that are good dont need convincing! More people need to be aware of these scams! Great video 🙂
We buy from big companies... how did they convince us that their product was good? By putting out advert after advert on tv, radio, hoardings...paying billions to celebrities and advertising companies. Companies use MLM to cut out the celebrities and huge fees paid to advertising companies and use us, the public to try them and share them. Google ‘are you walking past a fortune’ it is a pdf document. Once you read it, you will understand and possibly reconsider... MLM marketing is big in US and Poland. More and more companies are getting clued up about this clever business model. The UK still reserved about it because they don’t know much about it.
Thank you for this video I have nearly been roped in but I’m now very wary 🙌🏼
If the person who ultimately wants you to buy the product won’t give you samples and let you decide for yourself if you want to move forward, it’s not the right fit. I’ll admit I’m an Arbonne Independent Consultant, but I tried the products and liked them. The people I have ended up selling to came back to me. I gave samples to some people and told them hey if you like it let me know. That’s the way I feel good about this business.
Just read about this in Pick Me Up magazine and this has happened to me a few times now. (I know my mistake but I was desperate) it’s why I don’t join mlm companies anymore, I’ve tried a few different ones thinking I’d be successful but nope. I’ve had countless girls add me and message me on social media saying how they love my profile and how much they love my positivity which is obviously scripted as I’m suffering from depression at the moment. Never again am I gonna be sucked into their game. But thank you for this video!
A few follow up points from this video:
1) Yes, I’m now aware that The Body Shop has an MLM side to it which is disappointing as I genuinely liked their products and didn’t know this before! When I was buying their products I was getting them from the actual physical store rather than the MLM side, however I no longer use their products. Thank you to those who pointed this out to me!
2) I did in fact speak to my friend who I recruited before sharing this video and it turns out she had the same weird feelings as I’d had. She’s no longer doing Arbonne and we’re still on good terms!
3) If you’re trying to convince me or yourself that Arbonne’s 30 Days to Healthy Living *isn’t* a diet, please watch my video I made with registered dietitian Eve Laws where we took a deep dive into this programme. ua-cam.com/video/yZEESZcdzgc/v-deo.html
So if you're trying to claim that the 30 Days to Healthy living iis a diet, why did you do it? It's a clean eating programme, and yes, you can potentially lose weight, if that is what you call dieting (losing weight). If you and your 'dietitian' (not trained nutritionist) took the time to fully check it out, you would see that the cutting out of certain food that potentially could cause problems, such as flour, etc, is actually HELPFUL. Then at the end of the 30 days, you gradually introduce them, one at a time, to see how it affects you or not. I'm delighted that you are no longer promoting The Body Shop as a cheaper and better alternative to Arbonne, for their products are not better. I used to use the body shop products, until I learned better.
Lol
800 pounds! That is insane. An acquaintance is trying to get me to sign up for this, before I do anything I am going on a zoom call to find out more information... I don't think I will sign up for this company. Thank you for sharing your story.
Anael Godik don’t even bother taking the Zoom call. Just say that you aren’t interested.
Honestly so glad I watched this, I should have watched before, I’ve recently joined Arbonne and I wish I’d done my research before😕feel exactly the same as you were I’ve picked up many red flags since I’ve joined😬
You on IG?
@@leahdavies5387 well... what''s your IG lol
This is so amazing to listen to and THANK YOU ON THE PRODUCTS FRONT. I joined Arbonne and all I’ve been asked to is promote the business... for me I have always struggled with my skin and arbonne make up literally makes my skin feel amazing and it looks amazing without make up on so that’s just my experience. I wanted to SING (in fact I did I think😹😹) that i finally found products that work! So I joined Arbonne... it turns out everything I was doing was too “producty” and not enough about the business.. I’m still in it now and I cannot get my head round it. AT ALL. I have sales going through the roof because I love the products so much and I can sell them but I’m like “I don’t understand the business model because unless you have had forever shit skin and now it’s awesome I have no idea how this can help you” but of course to work your way up the ladder for some reason you need a team and so I’m not going to go anywhere regardless... its a weird one. Confuses me so bad but I don’t mind promoting something that has worked so well for me if that makes sense?
Totally understand! I joined the 30 day weight loss to get rid of the Covid pounds i put on! Our gym was closed, & I was looking for a cleanse.. this was perfect. Crazy thing is I enjoy the products.. the protein mixes taste great (I've tried many brands as an avid gym goer) and reasonably priced that I bought more after my 30 days. I moved on to the make up as I used to work for a cosmetics company, still trying the makeup out . Love the natural feel & tones, so far so good! I live in sunny Southern California doesnt make my skin feel oily or greasy. SO I enjoy the products, I havent sold any products to ppl but if they ask then I'll be honest on my recommendations. ;)
Katie Rum Katie I too struggled with the business.. but somebody said something to me only recently which changed my whole outlook.. you are only successful when you help others become successful... literally.
I literally just spoke to an arbonne lady 🙄🙄lol but did research I'm not easy convinced into these things lol
Hey Charlotte, just found you and subscribed, excited to see more and great job! I was never involved in an mlm but find the content super interesting.
Great video! You are so charming & relatable!! Thank you for posting your experience~ hopefully someone will hear your message & get out or never start into these predatory industries!! ❤
I LOVE THE BODY SHOP! legitimate great cruelty free products. The only body wash and lotion I have been able to use in over 10 years!
Unfortunately, The Body Shop is also an MLM. They just have stores as well. I was so disappointed to learn this as I also loved their products. I had to ditch them when I found out the truth.
Ethique is where it’s at! Not an MLM. And they’re plastic free too!
I became a preferred client by paying $400 at Arbonne one month ago and I was almost tricked by this stupid "business"!!!!!!!!!!! Their system is NOT affiliate marketing even though my independent client told me it was. This video is posted a year ago but they are still doing the same ridiculous stuff!!!!!!!!!! I'm upset by this experience and disappointed in myself because I thought I would never be fooled by this kind of silly stuff😠😠 I'm very sad that a lot of people all around the world have gone through the same experience... Thank you for sharing your experience🙏
Hi Charlotte. You're right. You shouldn't feel ashamed. It's an awful thing that so many people are getting hurt by this. There is currently a petition active on the UK Parliament website to ban MLM businesses in the UK. Maybe something to let your viewers know about? YT doesn't let me post links but if you search "MLM petition UK" on Google, you'll find it.
I just got out recently!! I feel ashamed because I felt like I should've been smart enough to see the company for what it really is, but I liked the products at first and I was blinded :(
I'm just glad I was only with the company for a month and that I never got around to recruiting anyone or selling any products!! I would feel so terrible if I had gotten someone else into it!
Can i talk to your personally ? I want to hear another personal testimony. My instagram is @juliawho.x
Brutal comment: You described the girl from instagram who messaged you, well, one of my friends is an arbonne sales rep and she is exactly how you described this girl. Also, all the other women that seem to peddle this stuff all seem to be cut out copies of each other: bleach blonde, skinny / muscles, fake teeth and tits and usually a string of transient jobs, that probably aren't gonna provide for you long term, like personal trainer, teeth whitener, beautician...etc. They all seem to have kids they insta the sh*t out of too and usually a well to do partner that bank rolls it all. It seems to appeal to shallow people that have a del boy approach to life. Get rich quick bs schemes. I am glad that you have been honest about your insecurities, as I think a lot of these women selling this stuff have poor self image and obsess about being 'perfect' like some woman off a real housewives show.
Thank you for posting a truthful video about this, you are a beautiful woman and you dont need this rubbish in your life.
Thanks for doing this video and making more people aware. It takes guts to say you're wrong, especially publicly. wishing you all the best. PS, you're beautiful. In so many ways too.
Does anyone know whether they’re actually cruelty free? I’m wondering whether they can be sued for false advertising or misrepresentation? So if anyone can direct me to any research or studies which prove that they are cruelty free I’d be grateful!
Hi! If you report them to the Advertising Standards Agency (in UK) at www.asa.org.uk/make-a-complaint.html detailing the product information then the Agency can request evidence about claims made about their products!
yes they are! they are certified :)
@@lizzythekitten Too bad PETA isn't certified cruelty-free.
Yes Queen! So glad you got out and thank you for sharing your story xx
Judging from the comments you saved a few people from joining and losing money. Well done.
I really appreciate you sharing your story, and I hope it will reach people who are contemplating joining any MLM.
You should know, though, that crash-dieting (which you seem to understand as dieting) is not the same as dieting. You being vegan *is* a type of diet, it is very much a restrictive type, too. Losing weight is a lifestyle change that includes dietary changes (yes, caloric intake will make up about 70-80 percent of how much one weighs) as well as other lifestyle changes that will make it sustainable long-term. "Diets don't work", IMHO, is not the best message, especially when obesity is becoming a worldwide health problem and kills more and more people.
Thanks for your comment. I understand your point, however I think it’s pretty clear in my video that I’m talking about crash-dieting, rather than someone’s diet. I personally think the word diet is so synonymous with crash-dieting that I prefer to say I’m anti-diet. Of course obesity is a widespread and serious problem in developed countries, however I personally would say that implementing lifestyle changes is a much better long-term approach to healthy weight loss than dieting. I’ve actually made a more in-depth video on the 30DHL and dieting, so please feel free to watch that :)
So sorry you got reeled into that scam. I’m happy you are putting your story out there!
They are so suspicious. All of the MLM’s. Good for you for speaking up. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you for speaking out. I went to one of their MLM party. I was horrified.
Thank you for doing this video. Had some people contact me about it and I’d watched the video last night on zoom and the lady was reading a script and I was like oh dear but I’ll hear from people who actually are involved in it. I’d put off the call this morning as luckily didn’t feel well last night so I’ve just to them I’d think about it. This has helped me say no and be confident in my decision. I’m too busy anyway with working as a key worker at M&S but thank you love a fellow red head XX
Really good video. I really like your honesty. I too was in Arbonne - luckily I didn't sign anyone up. I actually finally had to tell a few of my friends who wanted to sign up with me, that it was not what I thought it was, and for them to RUN! I still have enormous guilt over all the emailing and FBing I had to do to try to convince people -- and that was 10 years ago. I just want to crawl under a rock when I think about the whole thing.
You have nothing to be ashamed of, because you learned your lesson.
How could anyone make you feel bad about your appearance?? You are a legit 10. It's also obvious that you're honest and a great person with good intentions, which adds to your beauty. Love your voice too. 🙂
-A random girl in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, USA.
Thank you, you’re so sweet 🙈
love seeing this video!! the amount of requests I get on instagram for these sort of companies is ridiculous ! xx
Great video. I have always been anti mlm. I had a good friend who joined beachbody, then another mlm. With the pandemic, people are getting sucked in even more. There are lots of anti mlm you tube videos but you came over really naturally. Well done on getting out when you did!
This video will help a lot of people who may be on the fence make the right decision & stay away from mlm’s!
I was on the fence about joining, thank you so much for helping me open my eyes x you are so amazing as well !
Many MLM companies sell overhyped and overpriced products ( mainly American). This is literally the acid test when looking for a good MLM company and they do exist. Can you sell their products to the general public on a repeat basis. Anyone can sell a product once sometimes even twice but after that you'll realise that sales diminish and you basically become the customer. Good products at good prices can be sold regularly and sales actually increase.
Very informative and entertaining. As you saw, the emphasis is not on the products but on the recruitment with these MLMs. At least it's a great lesson learned, and you can spread the word and maybe help someone else caught up in such a scheme. All the best for your future endeavours. X
Glad I didn’t fall for it but thank you for sharing your experience!!!! Happy that you got out💕
Great video. Well done for getting out, sorry to hear about your friend, I'm sure she'll come round. Your video has helped me. I was contacted by someone via LinkedIn, and was surprised they'd chosen me as I'm nearly 50! Fortunately I said no a few times before they actually gave up. Thanks for posting.👍🏻
I just came across your channel & I love it! I’m very passionate about the Anti MLM movement, and you portray the message so beautifully.