{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Inside BS Show","title":"How to Spot a Fake Guru | 854","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1061,"description":"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.”\nWhat You’ll Discover Today:\nWhy the flashiest gurus are often the most empty\nHow fake gurus emotionally manipulate their audience\nThe truth behind the “overnight success” myth\nWhy legitimate professionals offer references and skin in the game\nThe key difference between real experience and recycled theory\nRed Flags Covered:\nFocus on aspirational trappings instead of substance\nEmotionally manipulative storytelling with no actionable takeaway\nPromises that sound too good to be true—and are\nNo verifiable references or testimonials\nZero experience building real businesses\nNo body of work to speak of\nRefusal to put skin in the game\nReal Gurus Dave Recommends:\nJoe Polish\nAlan Weiss\nJim Palmer\nCall to Action:\nIf 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.\nLinks and Resources:\nSubscribe via Email: GetInsideBS.com\nWatch on YouTube: Inside BS Show YouTube\nConnect with Dave: LinkedIn Profile\nCall Us: (305) 692-5531","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PiZj2Jvm0A50__OqC5DH07qJG7fmMYBgHzZdsz2P7co/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZDIx/MjEwZDNiZDMwN2Uw/YzJiNjE0ZTNkMmFm/ODZlOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}