

Brain Driven Brands
Sarah Levinger
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.
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Sep 5, 2024 • 29min
30 Minute Ask Me Anything with Bryant Jaquez CEO of Buddy Love
Guest Bryant Jaquez joins the podcast this week! And this time, we do more than pick Sarah’s brain on generational psychology and growth marketing…we go deep into the strategy every fashion brand should be focused on to make sure their marketing is tailored to the specific emotions of each and every customer they bring in the door! Guest: Bryant Jaquez Twitter: https://x.com/BryantJaquez Learn more at: https://www.sarahlevinger.co 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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Sep 3, 2024 • 21min
Wait, Are We Really Wasting 50% of Our Ad Budget Every Month?
Nate Lagos, founder of the innovative watch brand Original Grain and host of the Tactical and Practical podcast, challenges the notion that 50% of ad budgets are wasted. He and Sarah dive into the complexities of measuring ad effectiveness, urging brands to focus on strategic simplicity. They discuss how small and mid-sized brands can foster emotional connections with customers through quality content and prioritize product improvements. Ultimately, they explore the importance of understanding market realities to enhance marketing impact.

Aug 29, 2024 • 19min
The Most Successful Brands I Know Only Run 4 Types of Ads…
Oh man…this conversation is one of the best talks we’ve had in a while! Sarah and Nate chat about the 4 ads all successful brands have in common, and how to tell if you’re running those ads currently. We also chat about what you’re actually competing with when you run ads as a brand, and how to use the 4 core ad types to win. Tweet source: https://x.com/SarahLevinger/status/1810378706466009248 Co-Host: 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.sarahlevinger.co 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

Aug 27, 2024 • 25min
How to Generate BETTER Creative in HALF the Time (Using Science)
Special guest Chase Mohseni of CreativeOS joins the show to break down the quickest and easiest way to generate BETTER creative in HALF the time using science. We also go deeeeep into: Why being over dependent on any one creative source is killing your ability to scale. How brands should think about strategy vs volume when it comes to ads. The one tool you need to prioritize if you’re going to scale in 2024 and beyond. Guest: Chase Mohseni Twitter:https://x.com/ImChaseMohseni LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasemohseni/ Learn more at: https://www.sarahlevinger.co 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

Aug 22, 2024 • 17min
Increase Clicks by 3X Using This Super Simple Psychology Hack
Special guest Nate Lagos is back for another episode where he and Sarah break down a simple psychology tactic that could increase your clicks by up to 3X (hint: it’s something you’re probably already doing…) Source: https://tips.ariyh.com/p/group-items-with-white-space Guest: 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.sarahlevinger.co 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

Aug 20, 2024 • 21min
A Review of One of the Best Ads I’ve Seen This Year
Special guest Nate Lagos is back for another episode where he and Sarah break down a simple psychology tactic that could increase your clicks by up to 3X (hint: it’s something you’re probably already doing…) Source: https://tips.ariyh.com/p/group-items-with-white-space Guest: 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.sarahlevinger.co 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

Aug 15, 2024 • 38min
Post Purchase Survey Magic: How to Ask the Right Questions (So You Get a Lucrative Answer) with Jeremiah Prummer
Sarah has a special guest on this episode of Brain Driven Brands…one who knows a lot about asking the right question so you can get the most lucrative answer. Founder Jeremiah Prummer currently manages over 7.5M surveys a month for thousands of brands with his KnoCommerce platform. In this deep-dive conversation where we dive into: Understanding the questions you need to answer for YOUR brand. How to ask questions to get to the emotional reasons your customers are buying. Why bias is actually a good thing when it comes to surveys. Guest: Jeremiah Prummer Twitter: https://x.com/JeremiahPrummer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiahprummer/ Website: KnoCommerce.com Learn more at: https://www.sarahlevinger.co 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

Aug 13, 2024 • 13min
How to Build a Psychology-Based Post Purchase Survey
In this episode of Brain Driven Brands, Sarah talks about why the modern day post purchase survey is not what it seems and how brands big and small need to shift their questions to tap into the subconscious (emotional) brain instead of the logical one. She also gives examples for how to do this, and what you should expect to see data-wise so you can make the best marketing decisions based on your PPS results. Learn more at: https://www.sarahlevinger.co 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

Aug 8, 2024 • 15min
If You’re Selling to Boomers, NEVER Say This…
What’s the one thing you should NEVER say if you’re trying to sell products to a Boomer? How do Millennials see advertising? Are GenZers really as weird as they seem? In this episode, we do a deep dive into generational psychology, dissecting the brain science behind how each generation got to where they are, and what brands need to do in order to connect deeper with their chosen audiences. Learn more at: https://www.sarahlevinger.co 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

Aug 6, 2024 • 15min
The Old Spice Strategy: How to Increase Sales by 60% Using One Simple Psychology Hack.
In 2010, Old Spice increased the sales of a failing flagship product by a whopping 60% using a super simple psychology hack. Their agency worked for months to develop a strategy that would save the brand. I'll teach you how they did it in just 10 minutes. Learn more at: https://www.sarahlevinger.co 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