In the modern world, where information is available to everyone, there are individuals and companies that take advantage of people’s ignorance or desperation to sell them false promises.
These are known as “smoke sellers«, and here we present the 10 most outstanding Spanish-speaking in 2023.
10. Romuald Fons
Romuald Fons, a marketing expert from Barcelona, has stood out for manipulating people’s emotions to get more sales. Despite providing outdated material, he proclaims himself as the best in the field (SEO) and charges 800 euros for his course «Crecetube«.
9. Mauricio Benoist
This Argentine entrepreneur and investor based in Mexico has earned a place on the list due to his strong presence on social networks (+ 3 million followers). Although his messages have a positive tone, his most profitable topic is sales, and he proclaims himself an expert in human behavior and leadership.
8. Miquel Baixas
Miquel Baixas is one of the precursors of the infoproduct sales movement in Latin America. He mentored top smoke marketers in the digital marketing space and partnered with other well-known smoke marketers, although the relationship did not last long.
7. Josef Ajram
Trader, athlete and motivator born in Barcelona, Josef Ajram sells emotions and dreams. His trading course, which charges approximately a thousand eurosoffers strategies that can be found in his book for only 20 euros.
6. Frank Scipio
Frank Scipión, resident in Madrid, profits by manipulating dissatisfied employees by offering them help to find their true talent. His business model is based on helping entrepreneurs help other entrepreneurs, but none of them undertake anything, creating a toxic environment in the sector.
5. Bruno Sanders
At 24 years old, Bruno Sanders is the youngest smoke seller on the list. He proclaims himself as an expert in ecommerce and digital marketing, but his business model is based on selling courses that teach how to do dropshipping for a thousand euros.
4. Online Seminars
Created by the Colombian Mauricio Duque Zuluaga, Seminarios Online is a virtual store of infoproducts that hides a dark affiliate marketing system. Most courses are uploaded by inexperienced people, and affiliates have to pay $500 just to join.
3. Roberto Gamboa
Roberto Gamboa, a self-proclaimed Facebook Ads expert, charges around five thousand euros for his 19-module video course. Many specialists believe that his future could be quite bleak due to the countless complaints from those who have been scammed.
2. Carlos Muñoz
Known for his vulgar language and 1920s style, Carlos Muñoz has been publicly exposed for his marked level of ignorance. He presents himself as a wealthy and successful person, manipulating his followers into paying exorbitant prices for his lectures.
1. Jürgen Klaric
Jürgen Klaric is especially dangerous because of his deep knowledge of human behavior. He certifies inexperienced individuals under the title of «Neurosales Master Trainer» for between 1000 and 5000 dollars. It also sells countless online courses and in-person seminars at inflated prices.
Conclusion
Smoke sellers can be attractive and persuasive, but it is essential to be aware of their tactics and empty promises. Education and research are key to avoid falling into their traps and protect yourself from their scams.