Influence: The BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE Secrets to Higher Profits, More Yeses, and Bulletproof Goals with Legend Melina Palmer

How Can I help you? Want to go from unknown to unforgettable in 44 simple steps? Check out my Personal Brand Checklist. In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Melina Palmer, the founder of The Brainy Business and  the translator between brain science and business strategy. They delve into  how behavioral science can make you more influential in business and beyond. The discussion emphasizes  that true influence lies in understanding how people think, not just what they say. Melina unlocks some of our brains' secrets so you can have a greater impact on the choices that people make, including your own, without being manipulative. She also shares the truth about pricing so you can be paid what you're worth. Episode Breakdown: 03:00 The power of music and Melina's relationship with it 06:57 Approaching the world with thoughtfulness and curiosity 10:04 Ways you can get in the way of your goals and how to turn this around 14:00 What makes Melina (and others) reject LinkedIn connection requests 16:10 The two systems of the brain, and which one you need to sell to 19:52 A strategy that works for influencing choices and one that doesn't 21:46 What you need to understand to be able to nudge people into action 26:29 Essential steps to get more listeners for your podcast 32:46 The truth about profitable pricing 37:01 Overcome the hesitation and fear behind raising your prices 40:45 The "I'll Start Monday" Effect and how to set better goals 44:47 How Melina helps clients effectively incorporate changes 47:15 Time-saving strategies for thoughtful and effective communication 53:03 How to not only get people's attention but also be remembered 56:15 When shifting one little thing changes everything 1:01:33 Lessons from solving escape rooms  1:04:53 A letter to Melina Palmer’s younger self From Our Guest: Website LinkedIn Youtube Facebook Instagram Get the book "What Your Customer Wants and Can't Tell You" and more. Listen to The Brainy Business Podcast. Watch Melina's TEDxPortland Talk. Catch up with my interview with Nelson Dellis in episode 14 of the podcast. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.