Episode 349 : The History of Medifast

Breaking News! What is going on with Optavia? Right now, Optavia reps have descended upon Orlando, Florida for their annual convention, and this year "Big Changes" are coming to the company. But this isn't the first time this company has had to rebrand and make big promises, and that's not where the similarities stop. From legal troubles to reinvention, join us for some MLM history as we deep dive into Medifast.Show NotesMedifast WikiNYSE : MEDThe Rise and Fall of the Medifast DietMedifast Named to Forbes 100 Most Trusted Companies in AmericaSubsidiary of Diet Plan Marketer Medifast Inc. to Pay $3.7 Million to Settle FTC ChargesFTC : Life in the (Medi)Fast LaneWeight loss player Medifast pivots toward network marketing modelWhy I Switched from Weight Watchers to MedifastThe Evolution of Take Shape for Life - DSNMedifast invests $20M to expand into weight-loss drug marketMedifast Initiates Business Transformation by Entering the Medically Supported Weight Loss Market through Collaboration with LifeMDMedifast Investor Resources &amp; FAQOptavia Rebrands as TrilivyThe Influence ContinuumOut of MLM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BITE Model⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LAMLM Book Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MLM Dupes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How can you help?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MLM Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Report Fraud⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Truth in Advertising⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Report to your state Attorney General's office!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Not in the U.S.? No Problem!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |<a href="https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_