Have you ever fallen prey to an online business scam or are you an online business owner that is actively working against the unethical practices in the industry? Hosted by Erin Billings and Tay Francis, Girl Boss Red Flags is a podcast series dedicated to calling out the red flags in the online business world. After their own traumatic experiences of being scammed, Erin and Tay are on a mission to raise awareness about shady practices in the unregulated online marketplace. In each episode, ...
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GBRF Season One Wrap Up [+ an *Exciting* Announcement]
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In this Season Finale of Girl Boss Red Flags, Erin and Tay reflect on their journey uncovering the dark side of the coaching industry. They’ve been stunned by the number of people who’ve reached out to share their stories of being scammed, and they’re not done yet! From unpaid wages to predatory coaching programs, this episode dives into the emotio…
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Bonus Episode: What the EFF?!? Behind the Scenes with Erin and Tay
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In this Bonus Episode of Girl Boss Red Flags, Erin and Tay talk about recent examples of shady practices, like rage bait, 'engagement farming' and other shaming tactics used by some coaches. The discussion emphasizes the need for accountability, transparency, and real support in the industry. Erin and Tay also respond to a listener's critique, disc…
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Contracts, Gag Orders, and Legal Gray Areas with Corey Asay
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As we begin to wrap up Season 1 of Girl Boss Red Flags, Erin and Tay bring on attorney Corey Asay to explain the importance of having solid contracts in the online business space. Corey breaks down why things like non-disparagement clauses matter, how refund policies should be handled, and the legal distinctions between independent contractors and …
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The Slippery Slope from Coaching Program to Cult with Melinda Van Fleet
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In this episode, Erin and Tay chat with Melinda Van Fleet, an intuitive and energetic empowerment coach, about the warning signs of coaching programs that start to feel like cults, the manipulative language often used, and the importance of trusting your intuition when making decisions. Melinda also talks about the challenges of dealing with isolat…
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The Universal Myths of Manifestation with Gemma Benad
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In this episode of Girl Boss Red Flags, Erin and Tay welcome business and energetics strategist Gemma Benad about the myths and warning signs around manifestation, and how to approach it with integrity. They share personal stories, talk about how important it is to understand your own unique process, and discuss how systemic challenges can affect y…
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Exposing the Dark Side of High Ticket Sales Industry with Isabella Zaccagnini
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In this episode of 'Girl Boss Red Flags,' Tay and Erin welcome Isabella Zaccagnini, an ICF certified coach and expert in high ticket sales. Bella talks about her transition from running a fancy fitness studio to diving into the online high ticket sales world. She discusses how the industry blew up during the pandemic, the shift toward shady practic…
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The Right Way to Make a Money Claim with Cassie Howard
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In this episode of the Girl Boss Red Flags, Erin and Tay chats with Cassie Howard, an eight-figure business mentor about the hot topic of money claims in the coaching world. They break down why these claims matter, the difference between projected sales and actual cash, and the damage misleading claims can cause. Cassie shares her own story of goin…
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How Trauma Makes You Vulnerable to Coaching Scams with Dr. Lee Cordell
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In this episode of Girl Boss Red Flags, Erin and Tay chat with Dr. Lee Cordell, Founder of the Institute for Trauma and Psychological Safety, to talk about how trauma can make people easy targets for coaching scams. Dr. Lee shares tips on spotting shady sales tactics, keeping your cool, and making smart choices when looking at online coaching. The …
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The Wild West Coaching Industry Meets Regulation with Heather Wylde
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In this episode of the Girlboss Red Flags podcast, Erin Billings and Tay Francis along with special guest Heather Wylde, an ethical and compliance sales expert, dives deep into recent FTC regulations, their implications on coaching and income claims, and the importance of ethical sales strategies. Heather shares insights on the significance of bein…
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You don't want to miss the piping hot tea that's coming your way in Part Two of the Girl Boss Red Flags Podcast Series! CONNECT WITH GBRF Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @marketingvsmanipulation Would you like to share your Scam Story on the pod? Apply here Is it Marketing, or is it Manipulation? That is the question. Find out in our u…
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The $35K Coaching Scam That Broke Me with Dena Rafati
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In this episode of the Girl Boss Red Flags Podcast, Erin and Tay chat with Dena Rafati about her experience of being scammed out of £27,000 (around $35,000) by a business coaching program. They discuss the shady aspects of the coaching world, highlighting red flags in contracts, the difference between coaching and service providing, and how manipul…
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How to Spot a Narcissistic Girl Boss with Stacey Sanderson, RP
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In this episode of the Girl Boss Red Flags Podcast, Erin and Tay shed light on the sensitive topic of narcissism in the coaching and workplace industries. They are joined by psychotherapist Stacey Sanderson, who provides expert insight into narcissistic personality traits, the difference between narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder, and…
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$3K and Six Months "Sweat Equity" Down the Drain with Uwem Ward
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In this episode of Girl Boss Red Flags, Erin has a conversation with Uwem Ward, a graphic and web designer, who dives into her nightmare with a scammy web designer. Uwem talks about the signs she overlooked, the hard lessons she picked up, and gives solid tips for entrepreneurs to avoid getting burned like she did. The episode hammers home the need…
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$30K on "Publicity" with Very Little R.O.I. with Nafissa Shireen
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In this episode of the Girlboss Red Flags Podcast, Erin and Tay bring on Nafissa Shireen, an intuitive business and leadership coach. She spills the tea on dropping $30,000 on a publicity campaign that had very little return on investment. This episode is all about spotting warning signs in your online investments. They stress how crucial contracts…
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Bounced Checks and "Six-Figure" Grifters
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In this premiere episode of the Girl Boss Red Flags Podcast, Erin Billings and Tay Francis share their personal stories of being scammed out of significant sums of money through various unethical online business coaching programs and service providers. They discuss their motive behind creating this podcast: to provide a platform for scam survivors,…
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Pipe Dreams and "Award-Winning" Edits with Lilly Penhall
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In this episode of the Girlboss Red Flags Podcast, Erin and Tay chat with Lilly Penhall about a nightmare experience with a shady book editor who scammed her client. They dive into spotting red flags in the publishing world and emphasize the need for proof, transparency, and doing your homework when hiring. Lilly also talks about common scam tactic…
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Have you ever fallen prey to an online business scam? Hosted by Erin Billings and Tay Francis, Girl Boss Red Flags is a podcast series dedicated to calling out the red flags in the online business world. After their own traumatic experiences of being scammed, Erin and Tay are on a mission to raise awareness about shady practices in the unregulated …
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