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Modern WisdomAug 29, 2019

#098 - Mike Winnet - The Contrepreneur Formula Exposed: Behind The Scenes

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Guest: Mike Winnet

Notable books mentioned: Influence by Robert Cialdini, The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene, Mastery by Robert Greene, The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene

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Robert Cialdini

The host discusses how certain marketing tactics used in seminars are manipulative and often rely on psychological tricks. They reference Cialdini'…

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Robert Greene

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Robert Greene

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#098 - Mike Winnet - The Contrepreneur Formula Exposed: Behind The Scenes mentions Influence by Robert Cialdini, The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene, Mastery by Robert Greene, and The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Guest: Mike Winnet
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Mike Winnet is an entrepreneur and a professional Get Rich Quick ad clicker. The people who made the real money in the gold rush weren't digging for gold, they sold shovels. Fast forward to 2019 and the new gold rush is on to discover the magic formula for passive income. Enter the contrepreneurs. Mike has spent half a million pounds on putting the claims of internet marketers to the test in a documentary, from crypto mining to property investments, stock trading to amazon affiliate sites. Today we get to go behind the scenes. Extra Stuff: Subscribe to Mike on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/mikewinnet Follow Mike on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikewinnet Watch The Contrepreneur Formula Trailer (full episode will be updated here once it's live) - https://youtu.be/ZK1z_rNrhgA Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
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Influence
Robert Cialdini
Best for marketers and consumers interested in understanding sales psychologyOften cited around manipulative marketing tactics

“The discussion references Cialdini's work on influence and manipulation tactics used in sales environments.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: marketers and consumers interested in understanding sales psychology
Key quote: “it follows that process and then um well i took the opportunity and you know what what will you lose if you don't do this”
The host discusses how certain marketing tactics used in seminars are manipulative and often rely on psychological tricks. They reference Cialdini's work to highlight the strategies employed to influence attendees' decisions.
ASIN: B08RLT11Q3
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The 48 Laws of Power
Robert Greene
Best for Readers interested in ethics of power dynamicsOften cited around structure of power tactics

“Robert Greene's book is mentioned in relation to its structure and the intent behind its creation to prevent misuse of its tactics.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Readers interested in ethics of power dynamics
Key quote: “Robert Greene's book is mentioned in relation to its structure and the intent behind its creation to prevent misuse of its tactics.”
The host discusses Robert Greene's 'The 48 Laws of Power' to highlight its intricate structure and the author's intention to guide readers on the ethical use of power. This mention serves as a cautionary note about the potential misuse of the tactics outlined in the book.
ASIN: B00X0TKUS0
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Mastery
Robert Greene
Best for Individuals interested in personal development and financial educationOften cited around manipulative sales tactics

“Mentioned alongside 'The 48 Laws of Power' as part of Greene's works that discuss power dynamics and human behavior.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Individuals interested in personal development and financial education
Key quote: “the fact that fucking robert green five times over new york times best-selling author is having to like nerf his own products to stop bad actors like these ones getting a hold of his tactics and using them to do things that are not good for them”
The host discusses the predatory nature of certain sales tactics that exploit vulnerable individuals seeking financial freedom. They reference Robert Greene's work to highlight how even successful authors are aware of the potential misuse of their teachings by bad actors.
ASIN: B00A6G9CGG
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The Laws of Human Nature
Robert Greene
Best for Individuals interested in psychology and social dynamicsOften cited around human behavior and manipulation

“Also referenced in the context of Greene's exploration of human behavior and manipulation.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in psychology and social dynamics
Key quote: “Also referenced in the context of Greene's exploration of human behavior and manipulation.”
The host briefly mentions 'The Laws of Human Nature' to highlight Robert Greene's insights into human behavior. This reference serves to underscore the complexities of manipulation in social interactions.
ASIN: B07DLDD46C
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The Entrepreneur Formula
Russell Brunson
Best for Entrepreneurs and content creatorsOften cited around social media impact

“The mention discusses how the video content relates to the book 'The Entrepreneur Formula' by Russell Brunson, which is about selling to people.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Entrepreneurs and content creators
Key quote: “I've had that with the entrepreneur formula video that's the one that went so my videos are doing about 20,000 views that was almost at 200,000 views before it got pulled.”
The host mentioned 'The Entrepreneur Formula' in the context of discussing the unexpected reactions and comments received on their viral video. This reference highlights the challenges of navigating social media and the varied responses from viewers.
ASIN: B08F6J1CNK
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Amazon Bestseller with a Blank Book
Best for Aspiring authors and entrepreneursOften cited around Amazon bestseller manipulation

“The speaker mentions writing a book that just says 'blank page' on 144 blank pages to prove how easy it is to manipulate Amazon bestsellers.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Aspiring authors and entrepreneurs
Key quote: “I got an amazon bestseller with a blank book just to prove how easy it was and how that can be manipulated.”
The host discusses the concept of achieving an Amazon bestseller status through questionable means, referencing their own experience of publishing a book with blank pages. This serves to highlight the ease with which one can manipulate the system to gain perceived authority.
ASIN: B09PC8TBQW
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