Keynote: You're Not the Hero, Make it Easy for Clients to Say Yes

60 min
Tuesday, October 06, 2026
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Most organizations unintentionally create confusion in the sales process by trying to be everything to everyone. You've probably heard that your customer is the hero...but what role does your brand play? When your messaging, sales conversations, and customer experience don't embody a clear role, you are making it harder to do business with you, elongating the sales process and losing business.

In this engaging keynote, behavioral economist Melina Palmer shares a practical framework for identifying whether your organization should show up as a mentor, sidekick, or sword in the customer journey, and why trying to play multiple roles at once creates friction. Through real-world examples and behavioral science principles, attendees will learn how clearer positioning and more consistent communication can reduce hesitation, improve trust, and help families make confident decisions faster.

Key Takeaways
- Why customers should always be the hero, and the costly mistakes organizations make when they forget it
- How to identify the right role your organization should play in the customer journey
- Practical ways to reduce friction and build trust through more consistent messaging and sales conversations

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