Why People Buy And The Science Behind It

Today, we’re going to talk about why people buy. Buying is a psychological process, so what is the most important element when it comes to marketing? Emotion. In today’s episode, we are discussing the W.I.I.F.M. (What’s In It For Me) mindset and how starting your messages with feeling and emotion can have a big impact on marketing success. 

We discuss:

• W.I.I.F.M.: What’s In It For Me?
  • Most of the time both buyers and sellers have the WIIFM mindset
  • Make sure the language in your content is tailored to the WIIFM mindset
• Dale Carnegie quote:
  • “When dealing with people, let us remember we are not dealing with creatures of logic. We are dealing with creatures of emotion, creatures bristling with prejudices and motivated by pride and vanity.”
• It has been scientifically proven that people make decisions based off of their emotions
• Storytelling is the driving component behind successful products and services
  • If you’re able to convey emotion through your marketing messages, you’ll have a higher success rate
• Book recommendation: Start With Why by Simon Sinek
• Remember to always start your marketing messages with feeling and emotion before moving into the “What” and “How” of your product or service
• Your marketing messages should follow this order:
  • #1 Why
  • #2 How
  • #3 What

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