21st-Century Grifting: The Ethics of Influence & Persuasion

Join my texting community. 323-594-8781 Start receiving my Daily Alchemy Newsletter - https://www.stapletonagency.com/daily-alchemy Become a member of our Nomad Network - https://www.stapletonagency.com/nomad-network +++++ One of the greatest revelations of the internet age -- and of the post-Trump era, in particular (for those who were paying attention) -- is that technology has afforded us endless opportunities for extremely profitable grifting. As the term is commonly used today, "grifting" refers to the practice of engaging in cultural or political activism for personal profit, often in a dishonest and/or flamboyant self-aggrandizing manner. Friend of the show Hotep Jesus and his crew over at Hotep Nation launched the Grifty Awards (https://grifties.com) to celebrate the Grifter of the Year. Candace Owens is the most recent winner. It's all in good fun, but it sparks an interesting conversation. Is grifting inherently bad? What different types of grifters are there? How do they do what they do, and why? What can we learn from them? Is it ethical to manipulate (or as most people call it, "persuade") other people into doing what you want? How do you know when you crossed the line? Today, we discuss. +++++ Give your business an unfair advantage in less than 3 minutes a day. Get the daily newsletter that delivers the most actionable and tactical growth strategies available today, straight from the mind of a marketing genius: http://dailyalchemy.me. Learn the blueprint for generating predictable and sustainable income from anywhere on earth: http://www.nomadicwealthoffer.com. If you're ready to take control of your life, income, and future, go to http://mynomad.network to get started. Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jason_stapleton Jason on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thejasonstapleton Jason's website: https://jasonstapleton.com Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/realkingpilled Don't forget to like and subscribe, and please share the show!