There is one brand of chocolate I absolutely love.
I literally buy 20 at a time. Why? Because there was one year where it was completely sold out—and let me tell you, it was tragic.

Now I stockpile them like they’re gold bars.

But here’s the thing: there’s a sales psychology principle at play here—and it’s the same one influencing your clients when they say yes (or no) to your offers.

Let’s break this down together.

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Your Brain Runs on Shortcuts

Our brains are wired for efficiency. That means we’re constantly creating mental shortcuts—also known as heuristics—to save energy when making decisions.

This is why you:

• Always order the same drink at Starbucks (hi, iced matcha latte with light ice)
• Gravitate toward certain brands of makeup, food, or clothing
• Feel more comfortable buying from someone you’ve followed for a while

Over time, your brain categorizes those experiences as “safe” and “trusted.” So when you’re faced with a decision—what to eat, who to hire, what to invest in—your brain goes for the familiar option first.

Familiar = safe.
Safe = fast decision.
Fast decision = conversion.

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How This Shows Up in Buyer Behavior

This mental shortcut doesn’t just affect your Starbucks order. It shows up in how people buy from you.

Let’s use my audience as an example.

Over the last few years, I’ve learned that my people love to buy… at the last possible second. Not because they’re flaky. Not because they’re unsure. But because their brain has created a pattern:

“Wait until the end of the launch. Then decide.”

They need to feel:

• Fully informed
• Emotionally ready
• Certain that it’s the best choice

That doesn’t mean they don’t trust me. It just means their internal buying shortcut says, “Pause and evaluate.”

So if I want to guide their decision earlier, I have to intentionally interrupt the pattern or work with it strategically.

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The Secret: Reliability = Revenue

Let’s talk about what makes someone choose you as the shortcut.

It’s not just the fancy branding or the perfect funnel (although that helps). It’s your consistency. Your reliability. Your ability to show up over and over again with value, clarity, and intention.

Especially when you’re selling to women—trust and relationship matter.

Sales psychology tells us that women, in particular, make buying decisions based on emotion first, then logic second. They need to feel safe, seen, and supported.

This means that your job isn’t just to sell. Your job is to build the shortcut.

You want your dream client to think:

“When I’m ready to solve this problem, I already know who I’m going to.”
And that person is YOU.

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Here’s How to Apply This to Your Sales Strategy Today:

1. Audit your consistency.
   Are you showing up regularly, or just when you’re launching?
   If your audience only sees you when you’re selling, it’s harder for their brain to trust the shortcut.
2. Use repetition intentionally.
   Repeat your key messages, your framework, and your offer benefits across platforms. Don’t be afraid to sound like a broken record—this is how your people start associating you with their solution.
3. Lean into storytelling.
   Case studies, testimonials, and personal stories help bypass skepticism and trigger the emotional side of decision-making.
4. Give them something to interact with.
   Free resources (like a quiz, a training, or a checklist) help build connection and establish your expertise in a low-stakes way.

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Want to Be the Shortcut in Your Industry?

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Remember: Your clients are not randomly stumbling into your offers.
They’re using mental shortcuts to decide who to buy from.
Be the most consistent, trustworthy voice in the room—so you become the obvious choice.

Now tell me in the comments—what’s one shortcut you can start creating for your audience this week?