The seven-figure income. The passive income dream. You have to spend money to make money. If I can do it, so can you!

Any of those sound familiar?You’ve probably heard all of those and more when it comes to the world of online business, and most of us can probably agree on one thing:I’m totally over it, and I bet you are too!

These tired internet marketing tropes are pushed in our faces repeatedly, yet it’s actually pretty rare that they actually ring true. 

Which is exactly why we need to know how to spot them when we see them. 

On this episode of Duped, we’re breaking down these internet marketing tropes so you can avoid them both in and out of your business.

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If you’ve ever looked closely at the tactics used in the online business world, you may have been shocked to notice some parallels with something completely unexpected — a cult.

The power dynamics. The focus on mindset. The endless investing in yourself. The worry that if you speak up against the status quo you may find yourself completely ostracized.

But then you think….that will never happen to ME.

Well guess what? Nobody is immune to these tactics, Which is exactly why we need to know how to spot them when doing business online. 

In this episode, we’re exploring the cult-like side of online business, and what you need to know to protect yourself.

Learn more at: https://duped.online/

If you’ve been in the online biz world for a hot minute, you’ve probably experienced what’s called bro marketing.

Bro marketing is the use of psychological triggers and other persuasive hacks to shut down critical thinking without our consent. The goal is to sell more products through manipulation and coercion. 

Sounds pretty shady, right?

Even if you don’t look like a bro, or think you’re doing any bro marketing, it doesn’t mean bro marketing hasn’t found its way into your biz. It is everywhere…..which is why on this episode of Duped we’re diving in. 

We’re breaking down the bro marketing binary — what it is, how to recognize it, and what you can do to keep it out of your biz for good.

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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 breaking down the difference between influencers and actual experts, and talking about the dirty truth of what we’re seeing on social media.

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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.

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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.