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Multilevel marketing in Utah and how it links to the LDS Church

With more MLM businesses, or direct selling companies, per capita than any other state, Utah is the “global hub” for the sometimes-controversial business model.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) People attend the annual convention for doTERRA, an essential oils company, in downtown Salt Lake City on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. Based on state records, the company has the most employees of any direct selling company headquartered in Utah, though the count does not include independent sellers.