Carlos Inspire Show

You've Been Manipulated 3 Times Today (Here's How)

Carlos Inspire Show

Show Notes

You've already been manipulated today, probably three times before lunch. After 20 years in sales, Carlos reveals the six levers used on you every day, the research behind each one, and a three-move defense protocol so you never get played again.

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