Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business

Michelle Mazur and Maggie Patterson•duped.online

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.

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The Truth About Influencers & Experts

Remember when the word expert next to someone’s name actually meant that they were, in fact, an expert in their field? Yeah, so do we. Now, in a world where people can literally create any persona they want on the internet, the designation of “expert” can be incredibly misleading. These self-declared experts are out there, giving advice, selling you products and in many cases, they’re influencers — NOT experts. So how do you parse out the real from the fake? In this episode of Duped, we’re break...

Apr 19, 2021•46 min

Ethical Businesses In Name Only

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 .

Apr 09, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2

The Bait and Switch

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 limi...

Apr 08, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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