Nefarious Sales Tactics

Backwoods and Brainstorms · Sep 17, 2026 · 55m

Have modern sales techniques become more manipulative than persuasive? In this episode of Backwoods and Brainstorms, Sanford and Chad examine the questionable tactics some businesses use to pressure customers, disguise costs, create false urgency, and turn ordinary purchases into confusing or uncomfortable experiences.

The discussion considers techniques such as misleading introductory offers, hidden fees, aggressive upselling, complicated cancellation procedures, emotional pressure, and salespeople who seem more interested in closing a deal than serving the customer. Sanford and Chad explore…