Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business

Duped is back!

We wanted to start off this season with a state of the industry, a state of the nation, if you will, on what's going on with online business as we head towards the end of 2023.

In this episode of Duped, we're giving you a rundown on the state of online business right now and what you should be watching for in the coming months.

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The internet was all a buzz this past weekend with a book launch by a celebrity entrepreneur. This is a teaser with a sneak peek of the full episode we've shared on Patreon. You can join Patreon now to listen to the whole episode that's simply too spicy for the main feed.

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Have you ever thought that online business seems a lot like a MLM? Well, you're not wrong, the crossover is very real, and it's time we talk about it.

In this episode, we're sitting down with the author of the new book Hey, Hun - Emily Lynn Paulson.

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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.

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

The jig is up, and now you realize that the coach or course you signed up for is not what it seems, and you want out. You want your money back. You want them out of your life.

In this episode, we'll look at your options if you've been scammed and answer the question, now what?

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Online business is steeped in manifestation talk, especially regarding money. But should you believe what your coach tells you about how investing in their high ticket mastermind is a way to accomplish your goals by betting on yourself? Are you missing some secret way of making money and making your dreams come true?

In this episode, we're digging into manifestation, including the gaslighting and grifting that's everywhere.

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"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.

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From mystery offers to cash months, the online coaching world is full of sketchy and scammy things.

In this episode, we're discussing some of the coaching scams that are happening right now in the online business world and how to ensure you're not getting sucked in.

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If I can do it, you can do it too. Teach what you know. If you've lived it, you can sell it.

All of these are common marketing messages that basically say, "hey anyone can have a business." And if you don't have a ton of expertise, that's not a problem - except it is a problem. The Rise of the Fake Expert is one of the leading causes of being duped. So let's break it down on this episode of Duped.

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