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The Brainy Business | Understanding the Psychology of Why People Buy | Behavioral Economics

by Melina Palmer

Consumers are weird. They don't do what they say they will do and don't act how we think they "should." Enter Melina Palmer, a sales conversion expert with a personal mission to make your business more effective and brain friendly. In this podcast, Melina will take the complex concepts of behavioral economics (the study and science of why people buy - or not) and provide simple, actionable tips you can apply right away in your business. Whether you're a small business or thriving corporation, Melina's tips can help your business increase sales and get more customers.

Latest episodes

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595. Understanding Motivation and the Brain

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer is joined by Dr. Masud Husain, a cognitive neurologist and author of Our Brains, Our Selves. They delve into

Sep 16
50 min

594. The Art of Incentives: How to Send the Right Signals

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Uri Gneezy, author of Mixed Signals, to explore the intriguing world of incentives and their unexpe

Sep 10
53 min

593. Navigating AI Adoption through Behavioral Insights

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, author of The Psychology of AI Adoption at Work: From Resistance to Results, to

Sep 3
48 min

592. Strategies for Confident Communication

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Matt Abrahams, author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter, to explore the art of spontaneous speaking and

Aug 27
44 min

591. AQ Unleashed: New Intelligence for a Changing World

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Liz Tran, author of the transformative book AQ: A New Kind of Intelligence for a World That's Alway

Aug 20
47 min

590. Unlocking the Secrets to a Happier Life

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Dr. Cassie Holmes, author of Happier Hour, to discuss the intricate relationship between time and h

Aug 13
1 h 04 min

589. Signals of Success: Unpacking Status and Behavior

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Dan Bennett, the global head of Behavioral Science at Ogilvy. With over 14 years of experience and

Aug 6
38 min

588. Find Your Five: Your Key to Turning Behavioral Economics into Action

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer dives into a common question she receives: "Where do I start with applying behavioral economics?" If you've

Jul 30
56 min

587. Unlocking the Secrets of Super Teams

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Ron Friedman, author of Super Teams, to discuss the science behind high-performing teams and what t

Jul 23
43 min

586. The Fun Habit: Rediscovering Joy in Everyday Life

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer sits down with Dr. Mike Rucker, author of the enlightening book The Fun Habit. They explore the vital role t

Jul 16
47 min

585. How Cultural Insights Shape Business Success

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Oliver Sweet, author of the thought-provoking book The Rules that Make Us. Together, they dive into

Jul 9
45 min

584. The Category Creation Formula

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Kevin Maney, co-author of the enlightening book The Category Creation Formula. Together, they explo

Jul 2
53 min

583. How the Outdoors Boosts Your Brain

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Dr. Jay Maddock from Texas A&M University to discuss the profound impact of nature on our health an

Jun 25
28 min

582. How to Get What You Want

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Joshua Bandoch, author of the insightful book How to Get What You Want: Mastering the Art and Scien

Jun 18
44 min

581. The Science of Cool: How to Make Your Brand Stand Out

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Troy Campbell to explore the intriguing science of cool. Many believe that being cool is an inheren

Jun 11
49 min

580. Building Incorruptible Companies

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Eric Ries, the renowned author of The Lean Startup and his latest book, Incorruptible. Together, th

Jun 4
51 min

579. Personal Branding for Introverts

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Goldie Chan, author of Personal Branding for Introverts, to explore the often misunderstood concept

May 28
52 min

578. The Psychology of Color: Making Your Brand Stand Out

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer delves into the fascinating world of color theory and its profound impact on branding and consumer behavior.

May 21
39 min

577. The Persuasion Engine: AI, Empathy, and Effective Communication

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes back Roger Dooley, author of the new book The Persuasion Engine. Together, they dive into the fasci

May 14
50 min

576. The Top Five Wording Mistakes Businesses Make

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer revisits one of the foundational topics that has shaped her approach to behavioral economics: the top five w

May 7
49 min

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