

Michael Aaron Flicker
Founder and CEO of Xenopsi Ventures and coauthor of Hacking the Human Mind; builds and advises brands using applied behavioral science and has led multiple Inc. 5000–recognized companies.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 22min
The Brain Science Behind Successful Marketing
Michael Aaron Flicker, founder of XenoPsi Ventures and co-author of Hacking the Human Mind, joins to delve into the fascinating intersection of psychology and marketing. He reveals how brands can harness behavioral science to enhance consumer loyalty and design impactful campaigns. Key insights include the magic of the number 17 in capturing attention and the Peak-End Rule, which emphasizes the importance of memorable customer experiences. Flicker also discusses ethical considerations in 'mind hacking' and shares practical strategies for effective marketing.

Oct 6, 2025 • 49min
591: Founder and CEO of Xenopsi Ventures on Behavioral Science That Sells
Michael Aaron Flicker, founder of Xenopsi Ventures and coauthor of Hacking the Human Mind, discusses how behavioral science drives business success. He emphasizes the power of focusing on a single persuasive benefit, using Five Guys as a case study. Flicker highlights concrete messaging's effectiveness, like Apple's '1,000 songs in your pocket,' and explains the peak-end rule for creating memorable experiences. He warns against using behavioral insights to manipulate, advocating for ethical applications that enhance rather than exploit consumer behavior.

Oct 2, 2025 • 48min
537. Unlocking Behavioral Secrets of Iconic Brands
Richard Shotton, a behavioral science author and marketer, joins MichaelAaron Flicker, founder of the Consumer Behavior Lab, to unravel the psychological principles behind iconic brands. They discuss Kraft Mac and Cheese's use of pareidolia to capture attention and Snickers' humorous campaigns that drive purchases. Dyson's strategies to signal quality through perceived effort are highlighted. The duo emphasizes storytelling's importance in marketing, and they analyze the challenges of introducing new ideas in business while advocating for actionable insights to engage consumers effectively.