Discover the power of empathy in marketing with our guest Chris Gray, a behavioral psychologist specializing in marketing known as the Buycologist. With over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing, Chris shares personal stories and insights that reveal how putting aside biases and understanding emotional consumer motivations can revolutionize marketing strategies.  This episode promises a deep dive into the art of seeing the world through the consumer's eyes, crafting messaging that truly resonates, and maintaining consistent communication across all touch points.

Explore the essential role of empathy as a catalyst for innovation and influence within the corporate world. Learn from Chris's insights on emotional branding, with top brands and draw inspiration from industry leaders like Microsoft's CEO, who champions empathy as a driver of corporate success and innovation. Discover a practical seven-step process for ethically influencing consumer behavior by understanding motivations and simplifying the buying experience. Whether you're looking to build meaningful customer relationships or drive personal and business growth, this episode reveals how empathy can be strategically harnessed to shape successful and innovative organizations.

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00:32 Meet Our Expert: Chris Gray

00:04 Defining Empathy in Marketing

02:26 Real-World Application: Dollar Store Case Study

07:03 Challenges and Strategies in Implementing Empathy

12:12 Steps to Influence Customer Behavior

17:42 Emotional Needs in Consumer Behavior

21:05 Empathy in B2B Marketing

25:08 The Role of Empathy in Innovation

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