The Brainy Business | Understanding the Psychology of Why People Buy | Behavioral Economics
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.
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In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer is joined by DJ Sprague, an expert in e-commerce, enterprise sales, and reputation management. DJ has worked with major brands such as Hyundai, Toyota, and NASCAR, and has a wealth of experience in improving online brand reputation and increasing site traffi
In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer dives into the topic of negative reviews and how to approach them with insights from behavioral economics. Melina shares personal anecdotes and expert insights, including a fascinating tidbit from her friend Kurt Nelson and Dr. Robert Cialdini about the idea
Why Everyone Else Is A Hypocrite: Exploring Our Modular Minds w/ Dr. Robert Kurzban
In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Dr. Robert Kurzban, author of Why Everyone Else Is a Hypocrite, for an enlightening discussion on the modular nature of our brains and the evolutionary psychology behind our behaviors. Robert shares his extensive background in psychology and evoluti
In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer revisits a key topic from the foundational series on nudges, emphasizing the importance of feedback in correcting expected errors and guiding decision-making. Melina explores how thoughtful feedback mechanisms can keep individuals on track by providing timel
In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer is joined by Dr. Kari Leibowitz, a health psychologist, speaker, and writer. Kari, who holds a PhD in social psychology from Stanford University, shares her insights on the power of mindsets and how they influence our health and well-being. She discusses her
In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer delves into the world of familiarity bias, a psychological phenomenon that makes us favor the known over the unknown. Our brains are naturally inclined to prefer the familiar, which can impact decisions in both personal and business contexts. This episode re
