The B.E.S.T. framework in Russell Brunson’s pain lesson helps marketers understand their audience’s struggles deeply by breaking down their experience into four key areas: 1. B – Behavior: What Did They Do? • What actions did they take in response to their pain? • Example: Did they try multiple diets, buy supplements, or binge-watch motivational content? 2. E – Emotions: What Did They Feel? • What emotions did they experience in that situation? • Example: Did they feel frustrated, hopeless, embarrassed, or desperate for change? 3. S – Situation: What Was Happening? • What circumstances triggered their pain or struggle? • Example: Were they at a doctor’s appointment getting bad news, struggling to fit into old clothes, or feeling exhausted at work? 4. T – Thoughts: What Did They Think? • What internal dialogue were they having? • Example: “I’ll never be able to lose weight.” “Nothing works for me.” “I hate looking at myself in the mirror.” How to Use the B.E.S.T. Framework in Social Media & Marketing To connect with your audience on a deeper level, craft your messaging using this framework. Here’s how: 1. Storytelling in Your Posts (Using B.E.S.T.) Instead of saying: “I help people lose weight with my program,” Use B.E.S.T. to create an emotional connection: 🔹 B (Behavior): “I remember stepping on the scale every morning, only to see the same number staring back at me. I tried every diet, every workout trend, but nothing stuck.” 🔹 E (Emotions): “I felt defeated. I avoided mirrors, dreaded social events, and convinced myself that maybe I was just meant to be this way.” 🔹 S (Situation): “One day, at a family gathering, I overheard someone whisper, ‘She’s let herself go.’ That was my breaking point.” 🔹 T (Thoughts): “I decided enough was enough. I had to find something that actually worked for ME.” 👉 Insert Offer Here: “That’s when I discovered a simple, science-backed way to finally lose weight and feel incredible again. I put everything I learned into my [program/product], and now, I want to share it with you.”