One of the biggest misleading aspects of joining an MLM is the idea that it's going to be easy. Any time there is a get-rich-quick scheme or a system of building passive income, it's inevitably much more work behind the scenes. Oftentimes, it's work that those who are convinced to join simply don't have time for.

Most people who join an MLM have no experience in marketing or sales. Therefore, it's hard for them to "sell" products to friends and family in person or online. Hosting parties to showcase their garage full of unsold products is a lot of work for a side hustle. Plus, according to research from the Federal Trade Commission, 99% of those who join an MLM end up losing money. The ones who end up making a profit with this business venture are those at the top of the pyramid because the structure of recruiting allows them to collect from their sales and the sales of those below them. 

Ultimately, MLMs prey primarily on inexperienced women. Despite being sold as a "side hustle" that can create extra income, this needs to be a full-time investment if you want to make money, and most people don't earn much. Plus, it's less about the products being sold and more about continuing to recruit. At the end of the day, if you love sales, love the product, and have the extra time and money to spend, you may not suffer like most, but it's a risky move that many wish they never took.