Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business

By 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.

Episode Date
Consumer Caution: Understanding the Risks of Payment Plans in Online Business
May 06, 2024
How To Read a Sales Page (Part 2)
Apr 15, 2024
The Bundle Breakdown: What Consumers Need to Know Before Buying
Apr 01, 2024
How to Read a Sales Page Part One
Mar 18, 2024
The State of “Ethical” Business 2024
Mar 04, 2024
Friend or Foe? Understanding Parasocial Relationships in Marketing
Feb 19, 2024
Payment Pitfalls: Navigating Guarantees, Refunds, and T&Cs
Feb 05, 2024
January Patreon Teaser
Jan 29, 2024
Behind the Curtain: Decoding Deceptive Tactics in Summits and JVs
Jan 22, 2024
Manipulating Minds: The Need to Know About NLP
Jan 08, 2024
Schemes on Your Screens: A 2023 Recap and 2024 Predictions
Dec 18, 2023
The Fakery of Financial Feminism
Dec 11, 2023
The Grift of Audience Growth
Nov 27, 2023
The State of Online Business Right Now (Fall 2023 Update)
Nov 13, 2023
MLMs and Online Business with Emily Lynn Paulson
Jul 10, 2023
TEASER: The Art of Livin' with Matthew McConaughey
Apr 27, 2023
The Millionaire Messenger: Duped Bookclub TEASER
Apr 17, 2023
You’ve Been Scammed: Now What?
Apr 10, 2023
The Manipulation of Manifestation
Apr 03, 2023
Artificial Authority: Why You Shouldn't Take that Expert at Face Value
Mar 27, 2023
Coaching Scams: What to Watch for in 2023
Mar 20, 2023
The Rise of the Fake Expert
Mar 13, 2023
The Myth of the Million Dollar Business
Mar 06, 2023
The Truth About Critique, Criticism, and Cancellation
Feb 27, 2023
Coaching, Consulting and the Current Chaos of Online Business
Feb 20, 2023
The Racket of Recession Proofing Your Business
Nov 21, 2022
Vetting Coaches and Programs: What to Watch For
Jun 13, 2022
The Trouble with Triggering and Traumatic Stories
Jun 06, 2022
Certifications: Credibility Booster or Money Making Scheme?
May 30, 2022
The Grift of Group Programs
May 23, 2022
The Hype About Hiring
May 16, 2022
Chasing Celebrity Enterpreneurship
May 09, 2022
Predatory Pricing Practices in the Online Business Pyramid Scheme
May 02, 2022
Questioning Online Business Practices
Apr 25, 2022
Critical Thinking: How Not to Get Sucked into the Cult of Online Business
Dec 06, 2021
The Scam of Sales Psychology
Nov 29, 2021
Seriously Shady Sales Practices
Nov 22, 2021
The Freedom Paradox
Nov 15, 2021
The Entrepreneurial Industrial Complex
Nov 08, 2021
The High Stakes of Speak to Sell
Nov 01, 2021
The High Ticket Hustle
Oct 25, 2021
Courses: Moneymaking Dream or Business Nightmare?
Oct 18, 2021
The High Cost of the Dark Side of Online Business
May 31, 2021
The Predatory Culture of Plagiarized Content
May 24, 2021
The Luxury Life
May 17, 2021
The Very Tired Tropes of Online Business
May 10, 2021
The Culty Side of Online Business
May 03, 2021
The Bro Marketing Binary
Apr 26, 2021
The Truth About Influencers & Experts
Apr 19, 2021
Ethical Businesses In Name Only
Apr 09, 2021
The Bait and Switch
Apr 08, 2021