Cut through marketplace confusion with <strong>Joe Knows Better </strong>from BBB Pacific Southwest! Hosted by ex-TV newsman Joe Ducey, this podcast exposes scams, celebrates ethical businesses, and equips you with the knowledge to win as a consumer. Get insider tips, outsmart schemers, and join Joe's mission of <strong>helping businesses and consumers get it right!</strong><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Joe Knows Better
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56 episodes
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Cut through marketplace confusion with <strong>Joe Knows Better </strong>from BBB Pacific Southwest! Hosted by ex-TV newsman Joe Ducey, this podcast exposes scams, celebrates ethical businesses, and equips you with the knowledge to win as a consumer. Get insider tips, outsmart schemers, and join Joe's mission of <strong>helping businesses and consumers get it right!</strong><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 2, 2026
Small Claims Court
<p>Business kept your money and won’t make it right?</p><br><p>Small claims court could be an option. For a relatively small filing fee, you may be able to recover thousands, but preparation matters.</p><br><p>On this week’s Joe Knows Better podcast, Joe Ducey and Michelle Marin sit down with Judge Michele Reagan of the Maricopa County Justice Court to break down when small claims court makes sense, how the process works, and what you need to do to build a strong case.</p><br><p>Know your options before you give up.</p><br><p><br></p><p>#SmallClaimsCourt #ConsumerRights #KnowYourRights #LegalTips #JusticeCourt</p><p>#BBB #JoeDucey #JoeKnowsBetter #PhoenixPodcast #SmallBusiness #ConsumerProtection</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 19, 2026
Biggest Scams Now
<p>You get a notice your account was charged $400 for something you didn’t order. Now what?</p><br><p>Call the number in the message? Or log into your account and check it yourself? The wrong move could hand scammers exactly what they want. </p><br><p>On this week’s Joe Knows Better podcast, BBB's Joe Ducey down with BBB’s Michelle Marin to break down the biggest scams we’re seeing and the simple steps that can keep you from losing money.</p><br><p><br></p><p>#PhishingScam #AccountAlert #ScamAwareness #OnlineScams #TextScam</p><p>#EmailScam #FraudPrevention #ScamAlert #TooGoodToBeTrue #BBB #JoeDucey #JoeKnowsBetter</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 5, 2026
Fixing the AC… With Zero Experience
<p>Trying to fix your AC yourself because you don’t know who to hire?</p><br><p>When the heat hits, the last thing you want is guessing your way through repairs or overpaying the wrong person. Knowing who to trust and what to expect can make all the difference.</p><br><p>On this week’s Joe Knows Better podcast, Joe Ducey and Michelle Marin sit down with Joey Gosky of Efficiency Mechanical to break down how to hire the right AC professional and avoid costly mistakes.</p><br><p>Stay cool and stay smart.</p><br><p><br></p><p>#ACTips #HVACRepair #HomeMaintenance #HireSmart #BBBAccredited</p><p>#JoeDucey #JoeKnowsBetter #BBBPodcast #PhoenixPodcast #StayCool #BetterBusinessBureau</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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