
Brain Driven Brands
Host Sarah Levinger breaks down the advanced neuromarketing secrets of 9-figure brands (like True Classic, Spotify, and Plants vs. Zombies) to show you psychology tactics any e-commerce brand can use today to cut costs, boost sales, and captivate the masses.
Latest episodes

Mar 13, 2025 • 24min
Conversion Play-by-Play: Can This Brand Score the Sale?
We’re doing a full brand website roast with Consumer Casey on this episode…and the results might shock you! Consumer Casey goes through a complete breakdown of his shopping habits on Caraway’s site with some interesting results. We dive into: Which elements are actually working customers towards a purchase. The differences between male/female shopping experiences. The CRO elements that aren’t doing anything at all. Why color/shape should be prioritized over everything else. Special Guest: Casey Levinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consumercasey/ Learn more at: https://www.tetherinsights.io/ Twitter: https://x.com/SarahLevinger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlevinger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.levinger/ Watch me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKwfjt_7PU5N_2fTfHemXXg Thanks to Cytrus for the theme song, “Sky High” You can follow and find them on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/1oKGDsxjRdQlf2xHLZsiSJ?si=8fbd275dbbb54cbf

Mar 11, 2025 • 19min
Just Apologize: The Psychology Behind Churn
In this week’s episode, Sarah interviews Consumer Casey about a very sensitive topic - why he churned from Nike’s ecosystem after being a loyal customer for 2 decades. We break down the psychology behind what happened, why he left, and the impact negative customer experience have on brands as a whole. We also dissect a study that shows you how to increase customer forgiveness by 32% using a simple psychology hack. Source: https://app.sciencesays.com/p/apologies-work-better-than-compensation Special Guest: Casey Levinger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consumercasey/ Learn more at: https://www.tetherinsights.io/ Twitter: https://x.com/SarahLevinger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlevinger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.levinger/ Watch me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKwfjt_7PU5N_2fTfHemXXg Thanks to Cytrus for the theme song, “Sky High” You can follow and find them on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/1oKGDsxjRdQlf2xHLZsiSJ?si=8fbd275dbbb54cbf

Mar 7, 2025 • 37min
The Price Is Wrong: Does Price Really Matter to Customers?
Sarah, Nate and Consumer Casey go back to Chat to for another exciting game on pricing! Who will win the 3 round competition of real brands and their pricing decisions! Is it real or is it FAKE? Special Guest: Casey Levinger Instagram: CoHost: Nate Lagos Twitter: https://x.com/natelagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelagos/ Tactical and Practical Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-practical/id1752915534 Learn more at: https://www.tetherinsights.io/ Twitter: https://x.com/SarahLevinger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlevinger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.levinger/ Watch me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKwfjt_7PU5N_2fTfHemXXg Thanks to Cytrus for the theme song, “Sky High” You can follow and find them on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/1oKGDsxjRdQlf2xHLZsiSJ?si=8fbd275dbbb54cbf

Feb 27, 2025 • 27min
Built to Survive: Why The Brain Hates Your Ads
What actually makes people convert? 🤔 In this week’s episode, Sarah dissects one of her new favorite books on neuromarketing and psychology based advertising. She also sheds light on why most DTC brands ads are “hated” by the brain…and what you can do to change that in 2025 and beyond. Learn more at: https://www.tetherinsights.io/ Twitter: https://x.com/SarahLevinger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlevinger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.levinger/ Watch me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKwfjt_7PU5N_2fTfHemXXg Thanks to Cytrus for the theme song, “Sky High” You can follow and find them on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/1oKGDsxjRdQlf2xHLZsiSJ?si=8fbd275dbbb54cbf

Feb 25, 2025 • 27min
How to Teach Your Team to Activate the Buyer’s Brain: (Feat. Dr. Trautmann)
Dr. Thomas Trautmann, an international neuroscience and behavioral expert, discusses how understanding the primal brain can transform marketing. He reveals why teams often say 'yes' yet mean 'no' and shares a game-changing tactic to boost sales success significantly. The conversation emphasizes the importance of empathy in understanding customer motivations and the impact of tribalism on marketing strategies. Dr. Trautmann also highlights the effectiveness of 'you language' in engaging buyers and aligning with their subconscious needs.

Feb 18, 2025 • 40min
The $100M Marketing Competition
Possibly one of the most fun episodes we’ve ever created. In this episode of Brain Driven Brands, Sarah and Nate go head to head in one of the most challenging Tweet: https://x.com/SarahLevinger/status/1887188821218926618 CoHost: Nate Lagos Twitter: https://x.com/natelagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelagos/ Tactical and Practical Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-practical/id1752915534 Learn more at: https://www.tetherinsights.io/ Twitter: https://x.com/SarahLevinger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlevinger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.levinger/ Watch me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKwfjt_7PU5N_2fTfHemXXg Thanks to Cytrus for the theme song, “Sky High” You can follow and find them on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/1oKGDsxjRdQlf2xHLZsiSJ?si=8fbd275dbbb54cbf

Feb 13, 2025 • 25min
Magically Increase Conversions With This Simple Psych Tactic
Welcome back to Brain Driven Brands! In this episode, Sarah and Nate break down some of the latest science around conversions, uncovering one of the least known (but highly powerful) psychology tactics that can boost LP conversion rates with just a simple tweak. (Hint: you’re probably already using it.) Tweet: https://x.com/SarahLevinger/status/1887188821218926618 Source: CoHost: Nate Lagos Twitter: https://x.com/natelagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelagos/ Tactical and Practical Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-practical/id1752915534 Learn more at: https://www.tetherinsights.io/ Twitter: https://x.com/SarahLevinger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlevinger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.levinger/ Watch me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKwfjt_7PU5N_2fTfHemXXg Thanks to Cytrus for the theme song, “Sky High” You can follow and find them on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/1oKGDsxjRdQlf2xHLZsiSJ?si=8fbd275dbbb54cbf

Feb 11, 2025 • 26min
Boomers Buy…But Not Like THAT (GM101)
Boomers have all the money, but most marketers have no idea how to sell to them. If you’ve ever wondered why your “cutting-edge” ad campaigns are getting ghosted by the 55+ crowd, this episode is for you. Sarah and Nate break down exactly why traditional marketing doesn’t work on Boomers—and what actually does. From why they still read long-form copy (yes, even the About Us page) to why a missing phone number on your site makes them assume you're running a scam, this episode is a hilarious yet practical guide to unlocking the $4.4 trillion Boomer buying power. What You’ll Learn: ✔ Why Boomers don’t trust trendy marketing tactics ✔ How to write ads they actually read (hint: use less emojis) ✔ Why customer service is a non-negotiable dealbreaker ✔ The secret to making them think it was their idea to buy all along Boomers don’t like being sold to, but they love making smart purchases. Tune in to learn how to make your brand Boomer-proof (and actually profitable). 🎯 Action Step: Audit your website and fix one of these mistakes today—your future Boomer customers will thank you. CoHost: Nate Lagos Twitter: https://x.com/natelagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelagos/ Tactical and Practical Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-practical/id1752915534 Learn more at: https://www.tetherinsights.io/ Twitter: https://x.com/SarahLevinger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlevinger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.levinger/ Watch me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKwfjt_7PU5N_2fTfHemXXg Thanks to Cytrus for the theme song, “Sky High” You can follow and find them on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/1oKGDsxjRdQlf2xHLZsiSJ?si=8fbd275dbbb54cbf

Feb 6, 2025 • 32min
7 Things You Need to Stop Thinking as a Marketer (WL&WDJ)
In this episode, Sarah and Nate get real…we’re diving into some of the biggest marketing blunders, misconceptions, and downright incorrect beliefs that all of us in DTC either used to believe, or currently have so you can avoid the mistakes that will make it harder to grow. CoHost: Nate Lagos Twitter: https://x.com/natelagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelagos/ Tactical and Practical Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-practical/id1752915534 Learn more at: https://www.tetherinsights.io/ Twitter: https://x.com/SarahLevinger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlevinger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.levinger/ Watch me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKwfjt_7PU5N_2fTfHemXXg Thanks to Cytrus for the theme song, “Sky High” You can follow and find them on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/1oKGDsxjRdQlf2xHLZsiSJ?si=8fbd275dbbb54cbf

Feb 4, 2025 • 19min
Hey Guy, We Need to Talk…(About Generating Market Demand)
“Good product generates demand!” FALSE - good product is just a byproduct of demand, and we can prove it. In this episode, Sarah challenges Nate’s view on generating market demand and we go DEEP into what market tides are going to do next (hint: behavior is cyclical…everything comes back around). Tweet: https://x.com/SarahLevinger/status/1882471014891651280 CoHost: Nate Lagos Twitter: https://x.com/natelagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelagos/ Tactical and Practical Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-practical/id1752915534 Learn more at: https://www.tetherinsights.io/ Twitter: https://x.com/SarahLevinger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlevinger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.levinger/ Watch me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKwfjt_7PU5N_2fTfHemXXg Thanks to Cytrus for the theme song, “Sky High” You can follow and find them on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/1oKGDsxjRdQlf2xHLZsiSJ?si=8fbd275dbbb54cbf
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