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Are Coaches and Course Creators Scammy? Biz Ops #1698
April 08, 2021

Are Coaches and Course Creators Scammy? Biz Ops

In episode #1698, we talk about whether coaches and course creators are scams. Not all courses and coaches are created equal, and in this episode, Neil and Eric weigh in and share how to tell if a course is legitimate or not. Be sure to tune in today!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s topic: Are Coaches and Course Creators Scammy? Biz Ops
  • [00:34] What Jason Calacanis said on Clubhouse about coaches and courses.
  • [01:00] There are scammy coaches and courses and legitimate ones.
  • [02:36] Legitimate courses help people who might not have access to other opportunities.
  • [02:55] When you feel pressure in a course, that is usually a red flag.
  • [04:34] If the messaging of a course is about becoming a millionaire, it is probably a scam.
  • [04:58] Who Eric’s business coach is and the importance of vetting a coach properly.
  • [05:42] You can easily do research about courses and coaches that might be scams. 
  • [05:50] That’s it for today!
  • [05:50] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Jason Calacanis

Hotmart

Udemy

Coursera

Coffeezilla YouTube

Backlinko

Twilio

 

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