Should You Sell with Emotion or Logic? What the Research Shows About Your Messaging and Profits

August 26
15 mins

Episode Description

I’m answering the age-old question: Do people make decisions first with emotion and then justify them with logic? 🧐 

In this episode of the RICH Messaging® Podcast, I’m putting this popular marketing principle to the test. We'll look at fascinating research on emotion and decision-making, and what hundreds of advertising campaigns reveal about the connection between emotion and profit.

3 Logic vs. Emotion Takeaways From This Episode

1️⃣ What the research tells us about the 💖 heart and 🧠 mind and the role emotion plays in different scenarios. 

2️⃣ How to uncover the emotional layer inside even the most mundane products. 

3️⃣ A 4-step formula to apply to your own messaging to reveal the gems that center on both the logical and emotional side. 

Useful Resources Mentioned In This Episode:   

  • (Proof) Psychology-Backed Messaging Gets Results: Go behind the scenes of real Facebook ad campaigns and the results, including $90,000+ in revenue, nearly 3,000 leads generated, and 12x ROAS (return on ad spend). But I’m also showing you “Behind the Results” so you get an inside look at the strategy, emotional triggers I used, and even the best-performing ad hooks. Click here: https://justpositionit.com/proof 

  • (Free Guide) What Are You Really Selling? I have a free worksheet called Craft Marketing Messages that Work Like Magic (in 4 Simple Steps). I walk you through your product, the problem you solve, the pain your prospect may be experiencing, and the promise you can offer. Download it for free here: https://justpositionit.com/whatruselling/

  • Sign Up for Podcast Alerts + exclusive content: Visit https://rich-messaging.com

Want Even More From Me?

  • Grab the Book: Get Messaging Down Pat: 11 Messaging Mistakes Killing Your Sales (and what to do instead). This guide offers psychological insights into exactly how to craft more persuasive messages and avoid common pitfalls. Here’s the link: https://justpositionit.com/messaging-mistakes-guide  

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Let’s Connect:

Facebook → Justpositionit with Angela Murphy

Instagram → @your_marketing_gal

Website → https://justpositionit.com/


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