How Businesses Persuade and TRICK YOU Into Buying

BiggerPockets MoneyJan 26, 202436m 53s1.2K viewsScore 85
Growth & Marketing
intermediate
ethical marketing
persuasion tactics
consumer consent
online courses
marketing red flags
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Summary

AI-generated

Learn how to identify and avoid predatory marketing tactics often used in online courses and coaching programs. Understand the psychological principles behind persuasion and how to build a more ethical business that respects consumer consent.

Key insights

  • A business built on rapid growth and aggressive marketing without time for reflection can lead to exploitative practices, especially when focused solely on hitting the next goal or promotion.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Believing that 'everyone is an expert' and creating courses without sufficient industry experience can lead to selling products that don't deliver promised results, potentially harming consumers.

Tools & resources

  • Influencebook

    Robert Cialdini's book 'Influence' discusses the principles of persuasion, originally intended to help consumers recognize manipulative tactics.

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