Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business
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The Scam of Sales Psychology
Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business
11/29/21 • 59 min
Stop us if you’ve heard these ones before —
“You just need this one trick to get people to buy from you.”
”Use the power of language to make your copy impossible to resist.”
“Create raving fans who buy from you on autopilot.”
These are just a few of the claims you see on the internet designed to get you buying whatever someone else is selling.
Now, selling isn’t inherently bad.
It’s the tactics used when selling that separate those with integrity from those willing to exploit sales psychology for their own gain.
So how can you figure out the difference?
In this episode of Duped, we’re talking about what you need to know right now about sales psych and what to stay the hell away from.
Learn more at duped.online
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TEASER: The Art of Livin' with Matthew McConaughey
Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business
04/27/23 • 13 min
On April 24th, Matthew McConaughey hosted an online event called The Art of Livin’. While events like these are nothing new in the online business world, what made this one different was the magnitude and scale, with 2 million people attending the event.
This exposed a whole new level of online shenanigans, had people buzzing, and caused a massive impact in the online community, so, OF COURSE, we needed to break this down and get into what all the hype was about.
Check out this teaser for our breakdown of the red flag parade that was The Art of Livin’ event. If you want to hear the whole episode — and more behind-the-scenes content — hit us up on Patreon: patreon.com/duped
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are our own. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. There is no implied endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
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Coaching, Consulting and the Current Chaos of Online Business
Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business
02/20/23 • 36 min
We’re back! And a lot has happened since our last season. In this episode, we’re digging into the world of business coaching and how things have gone seriously off the rails.
Welcome to Season 4 of Duped. We’re back, and we couldn’t be more excited about what we have planned, as this season, we’ll be diving into the world of online business scams. In our first episode, we want to talk about how business coaching has gone seriously off the rails, along with a rundown of what’s happening right now in the online space.
Learn more at duped.online
The Millionaire Messenger: Duped Bookclub TEASER
Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business
04/17/23 • 8 min
Here's a quick sneak peek of our Patreon bonus episode on the book The Millionaire Messenger. This book is ground zero for a lot of the BS in the online business industry and we read it so you don't have to. WANT MORE? Join the Patreon for $7 per month: https://www.patreon.com/duped
Artificial Authority: Why You Shouldn't Take that Expert at Face Value
Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business
03/27/23 • 48 min
“I’m an award-winning entrepreneur. I’m the author of Wall Street Journal Bestseller.”
Are these claims actually real, or is the business owner who touts such things sitting on a “throne of lies” because nowadays authority and expertise can be bought? It’s probably one of the easiest ways to scam consumers.
In this episode of Duped, we break down different authority scams so you can make the best purchasing decisions.
Want more? Join us on Patreon for bonus and behind-the-scenes content. Find us at patreon.com/duped
Learn more on our website at duped.online
The Freedom Paradox
Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business
11/15/21 • 62 min
When you started your business, were you dreaming of freedom?Freedom from your boss, freedom with your time, freedom with your money, freedom to do things on your terms?
That promise of freedom can be incredibly seductive, so it’s no wonder budding entrepreneurs run towards this idea.
But there’s a dark side to the promise of freedom where freedom comes at a high cost.
That’s exactly what we are diving into this episode of Duped. We explore the freedom paradox and look at the right questions to ask when it comes to the freedom we’re being sold.
Learn more at: duped.online
The Bait and Switch
Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business
04/08/21 • 43 min
If you’ve worked in the online biz world for more than a hot minute, you’ve probably noticed something — nothing is quite like it seems. You buy a template, a course, mastermind or hire a coach, and once you’ve handed over your money you quickly realize you are definitely NOT getting what you thought you paid for.
Turns out you’ve fallen prey to the old “bait and switch”. And trust us when we say, so have we.
It was with these sorts of questionable tactics in mind that we decided to do this limited series podcast as a way to explore some of the most pressing and concerning issues we see in online business. In our inaugural episode, we’re tackling the massive bait and switch problem that’s rampant in this industry and sharing ideas on how you can protect yourself. Learn more at duped.online.
Ethical Businesses In Name Only
Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business
04/09/21 • 46 min
Have you noticed that “ethical” has become the buzzword-du-jour in the 2021 online business world? This is the newest way celebrity entrepreneurs are duping their customers, and that’s what we're breaking down on this episode of Duped.
More details at duped.online.
Manipulating Minds: The Need to Know About NLP
Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business
01/08/24 • 46 min
Have you heard of something called neurolinguistic programming or NLP? It’s everywhere in online business, but no one seems to be able to explain what it is or why we use it. In this episode, we tackle everything from its controversial history to its widespread online influence to answer the question: are you being manipulated by NLP? And would you even know if you were?
For detailed show notes and links to everything mentioned in this episode, please visit duped.online. For more Duped, including monthly bonus episodes, join the Patreon.
Seriously Shady Sales Practices
Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business
11/22/21 • 65 min
Have you ever read a sales page and by the time you’ve gotten to the end you don’t even know what the person is actually selling you?Sure, it all sounded great, they used lots of keywords that appealed to you, and you’re even considering buying.... but what is or isn’t included is still kind of ambiguous.
This is called the word salad — and it’s just one of the shady sales practices running rampant in the world of online business.
As a consumer, it’s not always easy to suss out these shady techniques, so that’s exactly why in this episode of Duped, we’re doing a deep dive into some of the sales practices you should watch for as a consumer and ones you should steer clear of as a business owner.
Learn more at duped.online
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FAQ
How many episodes does Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business have?
Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business currently has 59 episodes available.
What topics does Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business cover?
The podcast is about Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business?
The episode title 'The Scam of Sales Psychology' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business?
The average episode length on Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business released?
Episodes of Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business?
The first episode of Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business was released on Apr 8, 2021.
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