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Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business

Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business


Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business

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Length:
50 episodes
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

Description

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve been duped by a celebrity entrepreneur or coach, or watched with wonderment as people do downright dirty things to grow their business online, this is the show for you.

When it comes to starting and growing a business online, there’s no denying the appeal of a flexible, freedom-filled life where you can make more money than you ever imagined. But behind the glossy images on Instagram and big promises, there’s a dark side.

In Duped, your hosts Dr. Michelle Mazur and Maggie Patterson do a deep dive into everything that’s wrong with the online business world. From scammy life coaches to sleazy sales practices to cult and MLM style tactics we talk about all of it. You’ll learn what to watch for as a consumer so you can protect yourself from falling prey to these tricks and tactics.
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

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Consumer Caution: Understanding the Risks of Payment Plans in Online Business

Have you ever bought something on a payment plan and quickly realized you’re unsatisfie...

46 minutes
May 06, 2024

How To Read a Sales Page (Part 2)

Sales pages are designed to make us buy. But if the way they’re done is scammy or decep...

56 minutes
Apr 15, 2024

The Bundle Breakdown: What Consumers Need to Know Before Buying

Business bundles seem to be everywhere these days, leaving everyone wondering if these ...

50 minutes
Apr 01, 2024

How to Read a Sales Page Part One

If there’s one place on the internet it’s all too easy to get tripped up and make an im...

61 minutes
Mar 18, 2024

The State of “Ethical” Business 2024

Is the state of ethical business actually improving in 2024? Are we actually making som...

55 minutes
Mar 04, 2024

Friend or Foe? Understanding Parasocial Relationships in Marketing

In a world where we’re connected to people across the globe, it’s nearly impossible for...

63 minutes
Feb 19, 2024

Payment Pitfalls: Navigating Guarantees, Refunds, and T&Cs

You’re excited about signing up for a new program, and you’re just about to check out, ...

39 minutes
Feb 05, 2024

January Patreon Teaser

This week we’re giving you a little teaser of what’s going on over the Duped Patreon. O...

8 minutes
Jan 29, 2024

Behind the Curtain: Decoding Deceptive Tactics in Summits and JVs

Affiliates, JVs, and Summits…oh my! These collaborations can be spectacular for sales a...

57 minutes
Jan 22, 2024

Manipulating Minds: The Need to Know About NLP

Have you heard of something called neurolinguistic programming or NLP? It’s everywhere ...

46 minutes
Jan 08, 2024