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In this no-holds-barred episode, Dave Lorenzo exposes the tactics used by fake gurus to manipulate, deceive, and cash in on unsuspecting professionals. From staged jets to inflated promises, Dave lays out the seven red flags that every smart buyer should recognize before investing time or money in a so-called “expert.”

What You’ll Discover Today:

  • Why the flashiest gurus are often the most empty
  • How fake gurus emotionally manipulate their audience
  • The truth behind the “overnight success” myth
  • Why legitimate professionals offer references and skin in the game
  • The key difference between real experience and recycled theory

Red Flags Covered:

  1. Focus on aspirational trappings instead of substance
  2. Emotionally manipulative storytelling with no actionable takeaway
  3. Promises that sound too good to be true—and are
  4. No verifiable references or testimonials
  5. Zero experience building real businesses
  6. No body of work to speak of
  7. Refusal to put skin in the game

Real Gurus Dave Recommends:

  • Joe Polish
  • Alan Weiss
  • Jim Palmer

Call to Action:
If you’ve ever been tempted by a flashy sales pitch or shiny Instagram persona, this episode is your wake-up call. Watch, take notes, and protect yourself—and your business—from the BS. Then check out the next video linked below for real business development strategies that work.

Links and Resources:

  continue reading

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Manage episode 491636676 series 2834919
Content provided by Dave Lorenzo. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dave Lorenzo or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

In this no-holds-barred episode, Dave Lorenzo exposes the tactics used by fake gurus to manipulate, deceive, and cash in on unsuspecting professionals. From staged jets to inflated promises, Dave lays out the seven red flags that every smart buyer should recognize before investing time or money in a so-called “expert.”

What You’ll Discover Today:

  • Why the flashiest gurus are often the most empty
  • How fake gurus emotionally manipulate their audience
  • The truth behind the “overnight success” myth
  • Why legitimate professionals offer references and skin in the game
  • The key difference between real experience and recycled theory

Red Flags Covered:

  1. Focus on aspirational trappings instead of substance
  2. Emotionally manipulative storytelling with no actionable takeaway
  3. Promises that sound too good to be true—and are
  4. No verifiable references or testimonials
  5. Zero experience building real businesses
  6. No body of work to speak of
  7. Refusal to put skin in the game

Real Gurus Dave Recommends:

  • Joe Polish
  • Alan Weiss
  • Jim Palmer

Call to Action:
If you’ve ever been tempted by a flashy sales pitch or shiny Instagram persona, this episode is your wake-up call. Watch, take notes, and protect yourself—and your business—from the BS. Then check out the next video linked below for real business development strategies that work.

Links and Resources:

  continue reading

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