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Sep 2019
20m 16s

BONUS 1: Overpriced and Underwhelmed

Little Everywhere
About this episode

What happened when LulaRoe tried to save their business by operating less like an MLM? Exactly what you think if you’ve been listening long enough. Although this time, there are people in power that are mad, like file-a-lawsuit mad.

This is 1 of 4 bonus episodes we’re releasing as additional reporting from season 1.

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