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12 False Promises MLM Companies Often Make

Published on July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 by Grace LaConteLeave a comment

Here is my response to “12 Reasons MLM Companies are Fantastic” — including potential risks for each statement.

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What Happened After I Looked at 403 Health and Wellness MLM Companies

Published on April 29, 2020May 2, 2020 by Grace LaConteLeave a comment

While a vast number of health and wellness products are sold in traditional direct-to-consumer methods, direct sales is an increasingly popular method of distribution.

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50 Ways to Accommodate Patients Who are Afraid of the Dentist

Published on April 7, 2020 by Grace LaConteLeave a comment

Practical ways to respond to patient fears, as a dentist or service provider.

Weathering the COVID-19 Storm as a Business Owner

Published on March 30, 2020 by Grace LaConteLeave a comment

It can be difficult to keep a business running when everything seems to be going against you. Here are some practical ways to move forward in these uncertain times.

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A Strategic Risk Perspective on the Future of Medicine

Published on March 13, 2020 by Grace LaConteLeave a comment

The doctors I spoke to shared 4 main reasons why they are frustrated with their profession: Paperwork, burnout, profitability, and positioning.

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Check Out My Guest Post About Doctors Who Sell Multi-Level Marketing

Published on October 21, 2019March 9, 2020 by Grace LaConteLeave a comment

I was recently invited to share a guest post for The Anti-MLM Coalition, a team of writers who reveal the truth about multi-level marketing.

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What You Can Do to Boost Risk Intelligence After Losing Staff

Published on May 8, 2018March 9, 2020 by Grace LaConte2 Comments

If you own a business, you are responsible for every detail in your company: hiring, firing, and everything in between. When a key employee hands you their resignation letter… what is your typical response? Do… More

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7 Things HBO’s Chernobyl Taught Me About Devil’s Advocates

Published on June 3, 2019March 9, 2020 by Grace LaConteLeave a comment

Devil’s Advocates are incredibly valuable because of their ability to make you aware of blind spots and bias, and also because they can foresee problems and help you prepare for the worst.
There were plenty of Devil’s Advocates in the weeks that led up to the Chernobyl disaster. Here’s what they taught me.

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How to Avoid Communication that is Sexist and Gender-Specific

Published on January 9, 2019March 9, 2020 by Grace LaConteLeave a comment

We are all familiar with terms that de-value us. Women are especially targeted in business language that is intimidating, bullying, and offensive. In this post, I’ll share some phrases that are commonly used in business… More

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Analysis of the Disclaimer from a Direct Sales Company

Published on January 7, 2019March 9, 2020 by Grace LaConteLeave a comment

Direct Sales companies, also known as Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) and Network Marketing, are growing exponentially. (Check out a list with hundreds of MLMs around the world.) But despite their popularity and far-reaching impact, the MLM… More