Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business

De : Michelle Mazur and Maggie Patterson
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  • 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.
    2021 Small Business Boss and Communication Rebel
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    • Exposing MRR: The Crumbling of a ‘Get Rich Quick’ Dream
      Sep 23 2024

      Have you ever seen an offer on social media claiming you can make big bucks in no time at all if you sell something created by someone else?

      Welcome to the world of Master Resell Rights, where you allegedly can get rich from doing little to no work at all.

      But like everything else in online business, it’s too good to be true and the house of cards is quickly tumbling.

      In this episode of Duped, we’re peeling back the curtain to expose how it all went wrong—from faceless Instagram accounts selling the dream to fake income claims.

      We discuss:

      • What Master Resell Rights (MRR) are.

      • How MMRs gained popularity.

      • Why the MRR grift started to fall apart.

      • Why you should keep an eye on the MRR space.

      • The ethical concerns with MRR.

      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.

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      46 min
    • Why Do We Fall for Get Rich Quick Schemes
      May 27 2024

      If you’ve ever been duped and immediately blamed yourself for it, you’re not the only one.

      Yes, we all have a level of personal responsibility, but that doesn’t negate the fact that humans are primed to fall for get rich quick schemes.

      So why is that?

      In this episode of Duped, we’re flipping the script. Instead of talking about how to prevent getting scammed, we’re exploring why were are so damn susceptible to it.

      We discuss:

      • A brief history of get rich quick schemes.

      • Five telltale signs you’re being scammed.

      • How rugged individualism and the American dream play a role in why we get sucked into schemes.

      • Why do prosperity gospel and manifestation prime us to be taken in by schemes?

      • What is confirmation bias and what role does it play in our decision-making?

      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.

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      58 min
    • Consumer Caution: Understanding the Risks of Payment Plans in Online Business
      May 6 2024

      Have you ever bought something on a payment plan and quickly realized you’re unsatisfied, but there’s no way out?

      The fact is, not all payment plans are created equal. While they can be an excellent way to pay for something over time, the flip side is that they can also be weaponized by celebrity entrepreneurs and used to handle sales objections.

      So, what risks should you, the consumer, know about before buying a course or program using a payment plan?

      In this episode, we’re equipping you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about what you buy and how you pay for it.

      We discuss:

      • The pros and cons of payment plans.

      • How payment plans can be weaponized to handle objections.

      • How much is a reasonable markup on a payment plan?

      • The possible pitfalls of extended payment plans.

      • Why incentives for paying in full can be problematic.

      • How third-party payment services can make payment plans more questionable.

      • Questions to ask before you buy.

      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.

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      46 min

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