Build Your Brand’s Dopamine Machine

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Ever wonder why some content sparks nonstop conversation while yours falls flat? In this episode, Brooke Sellas returns to break down the neuroscience behind engagement and how to build what she calls a “dopamine machine” for your brand. Spoiler: it’s not about pushing more content, it’s about triggering emotion.

Brooke, CEO of B Squared Media and author of Conversations That Connect, explains how our brains are wired for feel-good interactions, and why your social content needs to do more than inform; it needs to spark connection. We explore the shift from content-first to conversation-first strategy, how brands can train their own “Brooke Bot,” and what real customer listening looks like in action.

From the psychology of music and memes to turning “lurkers” into loyalists, this episode is full of actionable ways to measure engagement differently, boost your return on conversation, and keep your audience coming back for more.

Key Points:

• Why content is just the vehicle—the destination is emotion
• What dopamine has to do with engagement, and how to trigger it
• How to use Brooke’s 3E Filter: Education, Entertainment, and Empathy
• Why your social care strategy matters more than likes and shares
• How to use social listening and dark mentions to drive sales
• Why you should build community around your “Nicks” (aka your superfans)
• How Brooke is using AI to personalize customer journeys and build smarter engagement scores

Resources:

• Brooke Sellas’ Website – brookesellas.com
• B Squared Media – bsquared.media
• Book: Conversations That Connect –(affiliate link) Available on Amazon
• Social Media CX Podcast – Listen here

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