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Why Most B2B Branding Fails: The 86% Correlation Most Brand Ignore
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- Influence Anyone
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- May 19, 2026
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- 3512
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Summary
Brand strategist and author of Brand Desire, Kevin Perlmutter, joins Howie Chan to reveal why the strongest brands don’t just communicate value. They create emotional connection. Drawing from behavioral science, customer psychology, and years of brand strategy experience, Kevin explains how brands can move beyond corporate jargon and surface-level messaging to uncover the emotional motivations that truly drive human behavior. From “limbic sparks” and subconscious associations to brand messaging and customer experience design, this conversation breaks down how great brands become unforgettable. You’ll learn why emotional insight matters more than demographics, how subconscious associations influence decision-making, and why most B2B brands fail to connect with the people they’re trying to reach. Kevin also shares practical frameworks any business can use to create stronger customer relationships, more resonant messaging, and brand experiences people actually want to return to. Episode Breakdown: 00:00:00 The 3 Pillars of Brand Desire 00:09:21 “Limbic Sparks” in Brand Strategy 00:14:33 The Behavioral Science Discovery That Changed Kevin’s Career 00:16:44 The 86% Correlation Most Brands Ignore 00:24:36 AI & the Missing Emotional Connection 00:28:26 The Biggest Mistake B2B Brands Make 00:34:35 Fear-Based Marketing vs. Positive Emotional Connection 00:40:49 Brand Expression (Sonic Branding, Visual Identity & Brand Messaging) 00:44:27 Identifying Shared Emotional Motivation Between Stakeholders 00:46:13 Aligning Customer Experience With Brand Promise 00:51:54 The 3 Question Framework Every Business Should Ask Want to make influencing human behavior your company's superpower? Connect with me at howiechan.com/speaking and let's talk! What’s Your Influence Style? What do you do…