Brainfluence

You're probably familiar with the thrill of stepping outside your comfort zone and meeting success, perhaps in business, a tricky conversation with a loved one, or speaking in front of a crowd. But you're probably even more familiar with staying firmly planted in that comfort zone, avoiding the discomfort and risk that come along with stretching your capabilities.

Today we're sitting down with Andy Molinsky to talk about his new book Reach: A New Strategy to Help You Step Outside Your Comfort ZoneAndy has conducted research on entrepreneurs, doctors, salespeople, and countless others to examine how we construct and break out of our comfort zones.

Andy begins by talking about why so many people find traditional networking to be uncomfortable or downright off-putting. We also talk about beating impostor syndrome and knowing how to follow your own moral compass. 

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2ixOJsF 

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In his new book Suggestible You: The Curious Science of Your Brain's Ability to Deceive, Transform, and HealErik Vance works to understand the real power behind the placebo effect -- your mind -- and what make the placebo effect so, well, effective.

Erik and I talk about several entertaining and fascinating topics, including homeopathic medicine, the man who popularized hypnosis, and brujos (witch doctors) in Mexico, who Erik convinced to curse him. We really go in depth on the subject of the placebo effect, and the wide-ranging implications of its power if we could better understand just how it works. There are big implications for marketers, too, who can change customer reality by setting the right expectations.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2h0qz9T 

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Dr. Adam Gazzaley is a renowned neurologist and pioneer of new technologies based on his research. Now he's bringing his expertise to the rest of us with his new book The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World.

Adam and I cover a wide variety of topics, from his development of therapeutic video games to the impact of multitasking on our cognitive abilities. We also talk about how technology has interrupted the functioning of our brains and how we can use techniques like meditation to reclaim focus.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2gtMYMb 

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Colin Shaw is an expert in customer experience. He shares groundbreaking insights in his new book The Intuitive Customer: 7 Imperatives For Moving Your Customer Experience to the Next Level,  which aims to update how you view customer experience and give you an edge over your competition. Colin joins us to share two of these most resonant imperatives, especially as they relate to psychology and neuromarketing.

Colin and I discuss how he has seen customer experience change over his career and why many businesses are lagging behind in this field. We also talk about how customers employ both rational thinking and intuition when making decisions, and why you must understand this in order to design a better CX.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2h3tpq8 

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The spotless desk, inbox zero, the to-do-list constructed the night before: these all sound like markers of high productivity. But what about those with a perpetually cluttered workspace, or those who prefer to switch between projects rather than focus on just one?

In this interview, Tim and I talk about why people love systems and organization, and why tolerating some disorder can increase creativity and innovation. Tim also shares the messy habits of some of the world's most creative people, and draws on research from a wide variety of fields to support the idea that working in slight disarray doesn't mean you're unproductive.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2g8fv8Z 

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You probably know intuitively that you've got to give your customers a good experience when they interact with you and your business. You'd naturally think that if you do this, they're likely to work with you again or recommend you to their friends. Today's guest, however, wants you to know that a lot more goes into customer loyalty than one good interaction.

Noah Fleming is already a successful author in the loyalty space, and now he's back with his new book The Customer Loyalty LoopInside, he breaks down the four stages of the customer experience so you can increase your chances of retaining customers and profiting from repeat sales.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2gcw6WR 

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It's no secret that writing a great book can establish you as a thought leader in your field, but many would-be authors stumble over the final hurdle: publishing. Thankfully, today's guest is here to simplify that crucial piece of the publishing-puzzle and tell you how you can do it yourself.

Tom Corson-Knowles is a prolific author and self-publisher. One of his most popular books, The Kindle Publishing Bibledetails the process of honing your idea, writing your book, and publishing it yourself. Just a few years after finishing business school, Tom is living his tropical dream by virtue of his publishing prowess - learn his secrets!

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2fPG3tM 

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Many of our guests on this show remind us just how powerful storytelling can be, in marketing and in life. Today's guest finds stories so important that he left his executive job at Procter & Gamble to pursue the study of them full-time.

Paul Smith is an author, speaker, and coach who specializes in helping businesses integrate better storytelling techniques into their practices. For his new book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the SalePaul interviewed salespeople and buyers (including procurement professionals) to find out how great stories impact their work.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2f71x6r 

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Gregory Diehl joins us today to talk about how you can create a breakthrough brand. We discuss his travels and how he's built a sustainable business on the road. Gregory specifically focuses on branding, helping entrepreneurs and businesses build an identity that resonates with their target audiences.

Gregory and I talk about how he has been able to live and work in so many countries and continue to serve his clients. He also talks about why many entrepreneurs struggle to launch new products because of their own biases, and why it's important to have an outside pair of eyes examine your ideas.  Finally, Gregory shares a few of the travel hacks he's gleaned from the past decade.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2f1ELLM 

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In this brief episode, I talk about the definition of unity and provide some examples of unity in action. I cover the intersection of unity and identity, as well as what unity isn't.

I also mention some individuals and companies that have effectively used the unity principle to appeal to their audiences, and how you can do the same.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2dBeTDW 

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Our guest today is Jim Crimmins, author of 7 Secrets of Persuasion: Leading-Edge Neuromarketing Techniques to Influence. Jim is a professional persuader and has an impressive background of academic and real-world credentials.

We discuss the principles of persuasion and how small businesses or entrepreneurs can leverage these principles to target behavior changes on par with professional marketing agencies. Persuasion is done best when people persuade themselves. Jim illustrates simple ways to target behavior rather than attitudes in order to establish long-lasting shifts in brand awareness.

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This week, Wired co-founder and prolific writer/author Kevin Kelly is here to talk about his new book, The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future. As technology only becomes more complex and ever-present, an understanding of future trends is essential.

Kevin discusses the early days of Wired, how humans and artificial intelligence will collaborate in the future, and why there is a shift from owning things to simply accessing them. 

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2d0G8vY 

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The work of today's guest, Dr. Jennie Wong of Shopping Quizzes, sits right in the sweet-spot for listeners of this show. Her new book 7 Ways to Hack the Mind of the Online Shopper is a short-but-powerful read that combines psychology, marketing, and persuasion science to make your eCommerce presence as good as it can be.

Jennie shares some of her favorite question-asking techniques, how to make your pitch really resonate with your customer, and why instant gratification is crucial to making customers happy.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2dBqSae  

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Pride is the most deadly sin... Pride goes before a fall... If you think pride is only for narcissistic jerks, you need to hear what Dr. Jessica Tracy of UBC's Emotion & Self Lab, has discovered in her years of research.

On this episode, Dr. Tracy makes the case that pride, the first "deadly sin" we've all been warned about, is what distinguishes those two types of leaders. As detailed in her new book, Take Pride: Why the Deadliest Sin Holds the Secret to Human SuccessJessica and her colleagues have meticulously argued that pride can enhance your performance, for yourself and your team alike, if manifested in the right way.

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This week's guest, Dan Roam, has put a modern twist on hacking our image-partial brains. We're excited to speak with Dan Roam, an expert consultant and author of the breakout book The Back of the Napkin. In his new book, Draw to Win: A Crash Course on How to Lead, Sell, and Innovate With Your Visual MindDan expands on his revolutionary persuasion tactic: harnessing the power of visual communication with simple, elegant drawings.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2coM5AS 

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Our guest this week is Susan David, an expert on emotions and thinking. Susan not only has her PhD in psychology, she is an author and the CEO of her consulting firm Evidence-Based Psychology. Her new book, Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Lifeis packed with ways to make emotions into valuable workplace tools rather than distractions.

We begin by defining "emotional agility" and discussing Susan's primary goal: letting people bring their emotions to the workplace to become more effective, curious, and challenged employees. We talk about how organizations want to be adaptable more than ever before, which begins with adaptability on an individual level.

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It may seem like a no-brainer that customers should be a company's priority -- after all, "the customer is always right." But, as this week's guest shows us, all too often companies are more focused on profits than on the value they add to customers' lives through products and services. 

Today we're joined by Gautam Mahajan, author and Value Creation expert, as he shares some of the key insights from his new book Value Creation: The Definitive Guide for Business LeadersWhile he doesn't assert that the customer is indeed always correct, he does argue in favor of a customer-centric philosophy and the many benefits it entails.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2cBjHOR 

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This week, I'm honored to host the “Godfather of Influence,” Dr. Robert Cialdini. Robert's seminal book Influence is a foundational, bestselling text about why people say "yes" and how to apply psychology when persuading others.

Thirty years later, Robert is back with a paradigm-shifting idea in the form of his book Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and PersuadeIn this interview, Robert and I talk about some of the key lessons from his upcoming book, and how you can apply them immediately to step up your persuasion game.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2bvqjYC 

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Ray is a behavioral economist with a knack for explaining economics in ways that relate to our everyday existence. In his new book, The Inner Lives of Markets: How People Shape Them—And They Shape Us, Ray and co-author Tim Sullivan break down Nobel Prize-winning research and theories into concepts that entrepreneurs and business people can apply.

Ray and I discuss his previous work with eBay, which illustrates how firms convey their trustworthiness to buyers and why bad firms won't copy these tactics. Ray shares a couple of the techniques that firms use to convey their strength to competitors and customers alike.

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When was the last time your business dealt with growing pains? Or experienced the discomfort of reinvention that often accompanies a novel breakthrough? Change is difficult. There's an entire discipline of leadership termed "change management."

Communication expert Patti Sanchez has studied leaders that promoted change in their organizations by communicating effectively. So, she and her co-author (and boss) Nancy Duarte wrote a book: Illuminate: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies, and SymbolsInside, Patti and Nancy break down the tools great leaders can use to inspire action in their team and fuel a movement in their organization.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2aVXRC2 

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Roland Smart has experience with entrepreneurship and business in ventures both large and small. While he now works for tech-industry giant Oracle, he has spent most of his career working for start-ups and having odd entrepreneurial adventures.

Roland is the author of The Agile Marketer: Turning Customer Experience Into Your Competitive Advantage, which dissects the fundamentally changed world of marketing in the digital age. The book and the man himself are both chock-full of advice about how marketers can update their thinking about the field to match its rapidly changing landscape. 

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Imagine you raised €16 million for charities in your country, got knighted by your queen, and then got kicked out of your hometown. Would you think to become a digital nomad, enhancing your business and your personal freedom in the process?

This is precisely the situation this week's guest found herself in. Esther Jacobs is the co-author of Digital Nomads: How to Live, Work and Play Around the Worldbased off of her own transition to a life of location-independent entrepreneurship. Esther and her co-author, André Gussekloo, detail the myriad opportunities of today's digitally connected world, and how entrepreneurs can make the most of it.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2adxncd 

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More often than not, the eight-hour workday feels like a mildly productive slog. Some people work more quickly and efficiently than others, yet everybody is held to the same clock-in, clock-out schedule. So how can working less actually boost productivity, creativity, and success across the board?

Stephan and I cover a lot of ground in this interview: his appearance on Shark Tank, why the United States has some of the lowest happiness levels of industrialized countries, and how Tower has evolved into a beach-lifestyle brand are just a few of the highlights. The Five-Hour Workday challenges the stagnant workweek to catch up with the technological advances of the last few decades.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2alO9ta 

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What one simple tactic will improve your negotiation skills and outcomes? Why do most people think they're immune to social pressures? Can being aware of these influences make you more likely to overcome them? Jonah Berger joins us this week to answer these questions and more about why people act the way they do.

Jonah's book, Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavioris all about the subtle social influences that affect our decision-making processes every day. Through research, Jonah and others have revealed that many things -- products, people, and decisions included -- don't succeed or fail just based on quality, but more often because of unseen social forces. Jonah also details the fascinating connection between individual motivation and the success of others around you.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2ab1ANP 

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What could UGGs, Tesla, and cronuts (yes, the pastry) possibly have in common? This week, I sit down with author and speaker Mike Michalowicz to talk about the marketing strategies that make these products and services highly sought-after.

In his new book Surge: Time the Marketplace, Ride the Wave of Consumer Demand, and Become Your Industry's Big Kahuna, Mike walks through a five-step process that small businesses can use to capitalize on opportunities in the marketplace. Because positioning yourself at the right time is the key to this process, even an weak product can be very successful at the right moment.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/29CubJS 

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There’s no guest this week, just me – Roger Dooley. I’m going to do a brief intro to the concept of “social proof,” one of Robert Cialdini’s famous Six Principles of Influence.

I’ll also cover some recent research on the right and wrong ways to use social proof. Social proof of any kind will usually improve your persuasion effort, but not always. And some social proof is better than others. Tune in to amp up your persuasive efforts!

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/29h1DTZ 

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Al Ramadan's new book, Play Bigger - How Pirates, Dreamers, and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets, co-authored with Dave Peterson, Christopher Lochhead, and Kevin Maney, is a study of legendary category-breaking companies like Apple, Google, and other Silicon Valley giants. In this interview, Al touches on some of the characteristics of these companies that make them so industry-defining.

In each case, these firms redefined their category, ultimately leading to market domination. But, this isn't just for big brands - even small companies and individuals can use category design to achieve success.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here:  http://bit.ly/28Z9Yxn

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Many of us leap to conclusions when trying to solve our problems, whether they are personal, financial, or otherwise. But is there a better, more thought-out way to find solutions?

Matthew E. May is a specialist in critical thinking, as well as a prolific author of books about ideas and how to improve them. His new book, titled Winning The Brain Game: Fixing the 7 Fatal Flaws of Thinking, aims to point out seven common, yet destructive, flaws in our thinking patterns. Matthew's book (and interview!) will help you understand these flaws, how you can change the way you think, and why it's crucial to do so.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1XQR4NB 

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How can images of naked women and sculptures made out of urinal structures thwart a terrorist or help you save your company lots of money? Amy Herman teaches the Art of Perception to help us step back and engage the most powerful technology tools we have - our eyes.

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Just about every self-help author and life coach tries to pump you up by getting you to think better of yourself and your capabilities. Ryan Holiday, it’s safe to say, has a somewhat different path to success.

Ryan is a business and media strategist who has advised authors, artists, and companies. Among other accomplishments, he was a key part of American Apparel’s meteoric rise in sales.

Ryan is also the author of three books. His latest title, Ego is the Enemy, sheds light on all the negative ways your ego may be affecting your business without you knowing it.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1U4Uyrs

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On this episode, we're discussing practical techniques copywriters can use to link to the brain's reward system and impact decision making by influencing memory so consumers will execute accordingly after being exposed to your marketing content.

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Ep #112: Brand Seduction - How to Make Your Brand Memorable with Daryl Weber

On this episode, we'll be discussing how the unconscious side of brands connect with their audience, and how creative marketers can use this information as inspiration for new ad campaigns.

I'm speaking with Daryl Weber, author of Brand Seduction: How Neuroscience Can Help Marketers Build Memorable Brands. He'll teach us strategies he learned with brands like Nike and Coca Cola, explaining brand building and neuromarketing techniques that embed the brand in consumer memories.

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Have you ever tried to reason with an argumentative, emotional child? How about working with multiple, very different groups to find common ground? Negotiating emotional situations can be difficult...unless you have help.

This week, I'm talking to Dan Shapiro who is known around the world for his work in the field of negotiation and conflict resolution. Shapiro founded and directs the Harvard International Negotiation Program, which focuses on the human dimensions of conflict resolution.

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Most of our guests here on Brainfluence Podcast are experts; they run the gambit from persuasion experts and conversion experts to leadership experts, marketing experts, and many more. So, you won’t be surprised to hear this week’s guest is an expert, too. But, you might be surprised at his area of expertise. Anders Ericsson of Florida State University is, in fact, an expert in expertise!

Do you think perfect pitch is a skill only a few gifted people have? In fact, if you start early enough, any child can develop perfect pitch - a skill that will last a lifetime.

Learn about how people REALLY become experts. 

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Would you like to be perceived as a true leader, as someone who can command the attention of your peers and convince them to follow your ideas with ease? Do you want to be seen as someone who's able to persuade the leaders in your industry and as one to watch and follow?

What you're looking for, that special something that attracts those above and below you like a magnet, is what my today's guest calls Executive Presence.

Tune in to learn how you can step up your game and cultivate your own executive presence!

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Paul Rouke joins me today to talk about his book The Growth Strategy That's Being Ignored: A Story of Untapped Potential, and how his research has been changing the way companies have been shaping their consumers' online experience for over twelve years.

Paul is an expert in conversion optimization, and he walks us through how any business can achieve superior results without investing more in paid ads, SEO, content marketing, or other expensive traffic-boosting strategies.

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This week on The Brainfluence Podcast, my guest has the unique distinction of being credited with coining the term FOMO, or "Fear of Missing Out." Patrick McGinnis is a venture capitalist and writer based in New York City. His firm, Dirigo Advisors, provides strategic advice to investors and businesses operating in Latin America and other emerging markets.

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While we have talked multiple times about persuasion, typically about how to persuade others or how to avoid being swindled by con artists, this interview with Al Pittampali brings an entirely new theory to the table. Al and I talk about how being open to persuasion, at least some of the time, may make you a smarter leader and help your team, company, and life to be more successful.

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My guests today are superstars in the world of sales and knowing what tools to use in this ever-changing world. Tim Brown and Dan Streeter are the co-authors of Old School with New Tools: The Extra 5% that Takes You to the Top of Your Sales Game and Keeps You There.

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Christopher S. Penn is an author, speaker, professor, thought leader and a key influencer in marketing. Chris has made a name for himself as an authority in innovation, digital marketing and marketing technology. 

His latest book, Leading Innovation, is focused on the intersection of leadership and creativity. Chris and I talk about how to become a leader that inspires innovation, the perils and opportunities of publishing books, and more.

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Join Bob Berg and I today, as we explore the world of business and selling in parable form. Using an engaging story line, Bob has drawn in thousands of entrepreneurs to learn how to sell with a purpose and bring value to everyone they meet. You don’t want to miss this episode’s value packed lessons and actionable tips that can change your mindset forever.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1Vyax2N

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James Garvey’s latest book, The Persuaders: The Hidden Industry that Wants to Change Your Mind, is one I think marketers should read. As most of The Brainfluence Podcast listeners are a part of the persuasion industry in one way or another, this interview will hit home even if you disagree with parts. Listen in as James brings his sometimes skeptical eye to bear on the world of marketing, ethics and persuasion.

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I invited Jay to talk about his latest book, Hug Your Haters, that addresses the fear of engaging with potentially nasty or even mean customers. Jay shares how you can learn to embrace these "haters" and turn them into inspiration for even better customer care.

Jay makes the point that we spend vast amounts of money on marketing and sales in the quest for new customers, but only a tiny fraction of that on serving our current customers.

Tune in to this engaging conversation to discover how you can use customer service as your new marketing plan and bring your customers back time and time again.

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Matthew Willcox joins me today to share his expertise on how people make choices. We talk about how marketers can leverage psychological studies on human behavior to market more effectively. With Matthew’s help, you can help your customers make the easy choice and buy from your business.

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Listen in as Justin talks about his predictions in the world of sales and shares his revolutionary approach for creating a powerful sales team. Turn up the volume and get ready to take notes, because you are not going to want to miss Justin's strategies for building a sales machine that will ensure your company’s success for years to come.

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This week on The Brainfluence Podcast, I am joined by New York Times best-selling author Maria Konnikova. Maria’s first book, Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes, was a favorite with the brain-oriented crowd. Her newest book, The Confidence Game, is an in-depth exploration of con artists – their minds, motives, and methods. Join us as Maria and I dive into her research and the legitimate lessons you can learn from the con men of the world.

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Join Martin and I as we delve into his incredible journey into marketing, which remarkably started as a LEGO-obsessed child. Martin has built his career on traveling the world and honing his observational skills and knowledge through non-traditional ways. You don’t want to miss this episode as Martin shares his tips on how you can adopt his marketing techniques in your own business, without having to leave the comforts of your own community.

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Carla Clark is The Draw Shop’s neuroscience and psychology expert. She is also BrainBlogger’s Psychology and Psychiatry Section Editor and writer. Carla is a scientific consultant in multiple fields, including psychology and neuropsychology, biotechnology, molecular biology and biophysical chemistry.

Listen in as we talk about why animation outperforms live video in terms of both attention and memory formation.

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This week on The Brainfluence Podcast, I am honored to bring you Morag Barrett. Morag first started out in retail banking with Royal Bank of Scotland Group in the UK. She was responsible for global leadership and executive development in a major US telecommunications company.

She has a team-building framework that will help you not only get people on the same page but will work to cure toxic environments.

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Martin joins me today to share his journey from monk to marketing expert. With his expertise, artists of all kinds can learn to market their work and gain a following rivaling any gallery or publisher.

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This week is the second half of our countdown, which means we’re highlighting the most-read posts of the year. Some of these posts had thousands of shares on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

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For the first episode of 2016, I thought it would be good inspiration to review the most important concepts from the Neuromarketing posts of 2015. We’ve crowdsourced our post rankings by using views and shares as the key metrics. I think you’ll agree that our readers have picked the best of the best.

Listen in for ideas you can start using today to make your own 2016 the best year ever!

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