People don’t buy products—they buy how those products make them feel–Conviction, Belonging, Humor, Hopefulness, Nostalgia.

In this episode of 10-Minute Masterclass, Trey Sheneman dives into the psychology of effective selling and how emotion-driven marketing can drive conversions. From years of experience running ads across multiple platforms, Trey reveals the five core emotions that influence purchasing decisions and how to use them to increase sales.

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Key Takeaways
- Why emotion is the first and most powerful driver of sales decisions.
- The five emotions that move people to buy: Hopefulness, Belonging, Conviction, Nostalgia, and Humor.
- How to align your messaging with the emotional state of your ideal customer.
- How brands like Nike, Tesla, and Old Spice leverage emotions to dominate their markets.
- Why testing different emotional appeals can significantly boost conversions.

Timestamped Highlights
- [00:00] – People buy how products make them feel—not just the products themselves.
- [01:00] – The role of advertising as the bridge between marketing and sales.
- [02:00] – How the brain processes information emotionally before logically.
- [03:00] – The five emotions that drive conversions and real-world brand examples.
- [04:00] – How to determine the right emotion for your customer and product.
- [06:00] – The power of pairing emotions for a stronger impact (e.g., Nostalgia + Hopefulness).
- [09:00] – Final thoughts: Speak to the emotional side of the brain to make buying easier.

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