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Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business

Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business

Auteur(s): 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 Gestion et leadership Marketing Marketing et ventes Réussite personnelle Économie
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  • Everyone's an AI Expert Now (Except…They're Not)
    Dec 1 2025

    AI "experts" are multiplying faster than the tech itself — but most of them are just three prompts ahead of you.

    And when AI touches your data, your clients, and your entire business infrastructure, bad advice isn't just annoying…it's risky.

    In this episode, we break down what's real, what's hype, and how to spot who actually knows their stuff.

    Topics discussed in this episode:

    • The rise of fake "AI experts" who are only three prompts ahead.

    • The real risks bad AI advice creates for your business.

    • How the hype cycle pushes people into tools they don't need.

    • Red flags that your AI guru isn't legit.

    • The questions that reveal who actually knows their shit.

    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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    38 min
  • The Grift of Program Promises
    Nov 17 2025

    Everywhere you look in online business, someone's promising the moon — a 6-figure month, a personality overhaul, maybe even a cellular glow-up.

    But here's the real question: are these programs actually delivering or just selling hype?

    In this episode, we break down how program promises went from helpful clarity to manipulative fantasy — and how to spot the difference before you buy (or sell).

    Topics discussed in this episode:

    • How online programs went from "helpful promises" to hype machines.

    • The psychology that makes big claims so tempting.

    • Red flags that signal a promise you shouldn't trust.

    • How to spot real value vs. dream-selling.

    • What ethical, grounded promises look like.

    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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    39 min
  • Everybody's Lying (and We're All Tired of It)
    Nov 3 2025

    Scroll your feed, watch the news, open your inbox — and you'll see why we're in the middle of a Trust Recession.

    Everyone's performing honesty, but few are actually telling the truth.

    In this episode, we're breaking down what you need to know about the current Trust Recession.

    Topics discussed in this episode:

    • What is the Trust Recession (and why is everyone talking about it)?

    • Why "authenticity" is the new sales tactic.

    • How celebrity entrepreneurs weaponize trust.

    • How do you identify the red flags before clicking "buy now"?

    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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    48 min
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