There's a new kind of online business drama in town, and it's not girlbossing. It's "Mean Girl Marketing."

Is "mean girl marketing" actually a problem? Where did it come from? And why is it suddenly everywhere? That's what we're exploring in this episode.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• What Mean Girl Marketing really is (and what it isn't).

• How exclusivity, shame, and status get weaponized in sales.

• Why these tactics work and how they manipulate belonging.

• The biggest red flags to spot before you get pulled in.

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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.

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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.

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