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There's one overlap where there might be a bit of tooth is in the possible revenue claims which seems like a big portion of what Herbalife actually got hit for it seems, though I'm not really familiar with the exact details of the FTC's findings in the Herbalife case.

Other than that though there's very little relation between the two Shopify really doesn't sound like a pyramid scheme even from this page.

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But nothing I saw seemed to claim you could become a millionaire by participating in the affiliate program.

And in reality, if you have a good product and decent marketing skills you could use Shopify to build an online store and easily become a millionaire. It's not a stretch, IF you have a good product and decent marketing skills.

If you're in the mood for a documentary 'Betting on Zero' is pretty good. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3762912/

Saw it. Just don't remember so much and didn't read in depth at the time so no idea what may have been glossed over or slanted in that documentary.

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