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Duped: The Dark Side of Online BusinessAuthor: Michelle Mazur and Maggie Patterson
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: en-us Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Everybody's Lying (and We're All Tired of It)
Sunday, 2 November, 2025
Scroll your feed, watch the news, open your inbox — and you'll see why we're in the middle of a Trust Recession. Everyone's performing honesty, but few are actually telling the truth. In this episode, we're breaking down what you need to know about the current Trust Recession. Topics discussed in this episode: What is the Trust Recession (and why is everyone talking about it)? Why "authenticity" is the new sales tactic. How celebrity entrepreneurs weaponize trust. How do you identify the red flags before clicking "buy now"? 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.
