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 Notes

Medifast Wiki

NYSE : MED

The Rise and Fall of the Medifast Diet

Medifast Named to Forbes 100 Most Trusted Companies in America

Subsidiary of Diet Plan Marketer Medifast Inc. to Pay $3.7 Million to Settle FTC Charges

FTC : Life in the (Medi)Fast Lane

Weight loss player Medifast pivots toward network marketing model

Why I Switched from Weight Watchers to Medifast

The Evolution of Take Shape for Life - DSN

Medifast invests $20M to expand into weight-loss drug market

Medifast Initiates Business Transformation by Entering the Medically Supported Weight Loss Market through Collaboration with LifeMD

Medifast Investor Resources & FAQ

Optavia Rebrands as Trilivy

The Influence Continuum

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