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

Updated: 27 Mar 2025 • 482 episodes
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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 welcomes David Robson, author of the highly anticipated book, The Laws of Connection. With a background as an award-winning science writer, David shares insights into the science of building strong social networks and the essential role connections play in o

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In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer explores the powerful concept of unity, which is Robert Cialdini's seventh principle of persuasion. Melina dives into how reminding people of shared identities can significantly influence their decisions, whether you're trying to get a colleague on board wit

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In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Steve Phillips, CEO of Zappi and co-author of The Consumer Insights Revolution. Steve shares his extensive experience in consumer insights and discusses the evolution of the field, emphasizing the importance of leveraging technology and AI to enhanc

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Marketing to Mindstates

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Will Leach, founder and CEO of Mindstate Group, to discuss the powerful marketing concepts. Drawing from his extensive experience in behavioral science and marketing, Will shares insights from his bestselling book, Marketing to Mindstates, and expla

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In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Eva van den Broek and Tim den Heijer, co-authors of the intriguing new book, The Housefly Effect. Join the conversation as they explore the fascinating concept of how small, seemingly insignificant factors can have a profound impact on behavior—much

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In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Eric Johnson, a leading expert in choice architecture and behavioral decision-making. They explore the critical elements of choice and how the way options are presented can significantly influence decision out

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