No More Fake Gurus. #onlinecourses
Summary
This video by Shaun Ghavami aims to expose "fake gurus" in the online course space, particularly those claiming expertise in Airbnb hosting. Ghavami outlines five key indicators to identify these individuals: they don't show their actual Airbnb properties, lack a real company or professional online presence (like LinkedIn), have no successful students or use paid actors for testimonials, and have no genuine online reviews.
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