So, every marketer and their dog is currently sharing their "Top Marketing Trends for 2026" lists. It goes a little something like – AI this, authenticity that, blah blah blah. And look, I'm not saying those things don't matter but here's what I think everyone's missing… None of that matters if you don't understand what's happening with your actual humans – your potential clients, your customers, the people you're trying to reach. You can have the slickest funnel, the best SEO, the perfect Reel strategy BUT if you're fundamentally misreading what people actually want right now, what they're willing to pay for, what makes them trust you or tune you out – you're toast. So in today’s episode of the How I Do Content Podcast, I’m flipping the script. Forget the marketing trends for a second – let's talk about the consumer behaviour trends. What's actually shifting in how people make purchase decisions, what they value, what repels them, and what that means for those of us running service-based businesses. Consumer behaviour was always my favorite (and best) subject at uni so I went full nerd wizard for this one. Not to mention I’m chronically online observing what's happening in comment sections, what people are saying on TikTok, what's actually landing vs what's bombing. So I’m putting my sacred screen time to use and sharing the 3 big shifts that are going to determine whether your marketing actually works in 2026. Let's get into it. WORK WITH ME IN 2026 If you're wondering how you apply these consumer behaviour trends to your business – well you better join Micro Messaging. We spend 6 months together refining your messaging foundations so you know what to say and why it matters to your dream clients and then put those foundations into action across your entire business. You get monthly coaching calls, live trainings, daily Slack support, and a clear plan to implement while you learn. This isn't another course you buy and never finish – this is hands-on, high-touch support to make sure your messaging actually gets used. And if you're listening to this before January 15th – you can join today and lock in 2025 pricing before it goes up. Sign up now at https://thesocialbolt.com.au/micro-messaging/ WANT MORE? Watch my 13 minute One Offer, 5 Angles at https://thesocialbolt.com.au/mini-training/ Follow Tahryn on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/thesocialbolt Find out more at https://www.thesocialbolt.com.au TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE consumer behaviour trends 2026, how people buy in 2026, what drives purchasing decisions 2026, buyer psychology trends, marketing trends 2026, digital marketing strategy 2026, trust-based marketing, building trust online, authentic marketing, AI and consumer trust, content fatigue, audience behaviour shifts, human connection in marketing, relationship marketing, anti-algorithm marketing, owned audience strategy, email list building, community marketing, buying decisions 2026, why people buy, changing customer behaviour, marketing that converts, consumer expectations 2026, authenticity vs automation, personal brand trust, small business marketing 2026, service-based business trends, online buyer journey 2026, customer trust signals, marketing transparency, adapting marketing strategy 2026. Background Music is Copyright Free. You're free to use this music in your videos. Track: Harry Potter Theme Song Music promoted by Chayatori Records Video Link: https://youtu.be/WY8-lVlLhWE