Lunch With Norm - The eCommerce & Amazon FBA Podcast

• The $100M Amazon Playbook (2025 Edition) | Jasim Eisa

  Think your Amazon brand failed because the product was bad? Think again. Most brands collapse because they scaled the wrong way, using the tactics of 2018 in 2025. In this episode of Lunch With Norm, I sit down with Jasim Eisa, a former college-dropout turned ecommerce CEO. He built companies with over $70 M in revenue, leads a 150-person agency, and has helped brands sell $100 M+ on Amazon.   Jasim Eisa's Voadera - https://www.voadera.com/strategy-call 🚀 What you’ll discover in this episode: - Why driving traffic alone won’t save your Amazon brand. - The new “4-by-4 Playbook” that defines success in 2025: 4 pillars + 4 growth levers. - How one vitamin brand swapped a main image and increased click-through by 30-40%. - The hidden fees & unit economics that kill margins (even at scale). - Why lifetime value (LTV) matters more than the initial sale and real tactics to boost it. - How to audit your bottleneck from traffic → CTR → conversion → LTV. - What truly separates winners from sellers scraping by this year.   Chapters: 00:00 – Why Most Amazon Brands Fail 00:28 – Meet the $100M CEO 00:56 – Sponsors Making It Happen 02:18 – The Scaling Mistakes Killing Growth 03:44 – Fixing a Vitamin Brand’s Bottleneck 05:56 – Unlocking Hidden Lifetime Value 11:31 – The Amazon Fees No One Sees 14:01 – How Competitors Game the System 15:39 – Untapped Goldmines on Amazon 21:57 – Inside the $100M Playbook 24:47 – Win a Free Brand Audit 26:53 – The Truth About Profit Margins 27:35 – The Four Pillars That Scale 27:51 – Protecting Your Brand Equity 29:19 – Staying In Stock Always 30:10 – Strategies That Work Now 30:57 – The Four Levers of Growth 32:39 – Why Sellers Keep Hitting Walls 35:39 – Launching Products the Right Way 38:54 – Lessons from a $100M Brand 39:19 – How a Baby Brand Took Off 42:53 – Smart Keyword Wins for 2025 46:36 – Final Takeaways for Sellers   Sponsors: AZRank - https://azrank.com/#freequote AZ One Step - https://www.amzonestep.com/ Sellerboard - https://sellerboard.com/?p=02091 ConnectCash - https://connectcash.io/ Sophie Society - Free PPC audit → https://calendly.com/sophiesociety/noa Flat World Network - https://flatworldnetwork.com/ Marketing Misfits - https://marketingmisfits.co/  

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• How to Measure What Matters: Amazon Ads That Actually Work | Ritu Java

  In this episode of Lunch With Norm, Norm Farrar sits down with Ritu Java, CEO of PPC Ninja and one of the most respected voices in Amazon advertising to unpack how sellers can finally measure what matters with Amazon Ads. If you're drowning in reports, unsure which KPIs to actually care about, or wasting spend chasing vanity metrics, this episode is for you. Ritu breaks down: - The 3 most important metrics for Amazon ad performance - Why conversion rate is your #1 lever and how to improve it - How to use OA ratio (Organic to Ad ratio) to stop ad dependency - The difference between budget control vs. TACoS control - The halo effect and how Amazon attribution can mislead you - Real tactics to prevent leaky bucket ad spend - Plus: PPC quizzes, AI keyword analysis, CTR myths, and more! Ritu also shares how she's built over 100+ AI tools to streamline PPC workflows and explains how sellers can start automating smarter, not harder. 📌 Whether you're an Amazon beginner or a 7-figure seller, you’ll walk away with a clear framework to optimize your ads, boost profitability, and scale with confidence in Q4 and beyond. 👍 Like this video if you learned something 🔔 Subscribe for more expert Amazon tips every week 💬 Comment below with your top takeaway or question for Ritu! ___________________________________ This episode is brought to you by Flat World Network: Hey Amazon sellers, Norm here! I’ve just launched my new agency, Flat World Network. If your listings aren’t converting or your sales have hit a ceiling, you’re not alone. We help sellers unlock 30% more Amazon sales in just 90 days, using real strategies that work across listings, ads, and backend setup. 💥 Get your FREE Amazon Audit - https://flatworldnetwork.com/ ______________________________________ Sponsors: AZRank - https://azrank.com/#freequote AZ One Step - https://www.amzonestep.com/ Sellerboard - https://sellerboard.com/?p=02091 ConnectCash - https://connectcash.io/ Sophie Society - Free PPC audit → https://calendly.com/sophiesociety/noa Flat World Network - https://flatworldnetwork.com/ Marketing Misfits - https://marketingmisfits.co/   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 03:59 Amazon Ad Performance 14:11 Conversion Rates 20:25 Strategies to Improve Conversion Rates 27:59 Understanding Organic to Ad Ratio 32:51 Understanding the OA Ratio 34:11 Detecting and Managing Cannibalization 37:01 The Halo Effect in Amazon Ads 39:48 Controlling TACoS: Waste vs. Budget 46:58 Q&A and Final Thoughts 50:29 Using AI Tools for PPC Optimization

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• Amazon Sellers Are Moving to TikTok Shop… But Should You? | Ian Page

  In this episode of Lunch With Norm, we sit down with Ian Page, founder of Bullseye Sellers, to unpack the growing influence of TikTok Shop on Amazon sellers and whether you should make the jump. We cover everything from TikTok’s search impact on Amazon, to viral brand strategies, to the real ROI of building on TikTok Shop in 2025. Discover what product types are crushing it, what niches are wasting their time, and the one thing most sellers get completely wrong about TikTok. Ian also reveals how TikTok’s top-of-funnel ad model with a built-in shopping cart is changing the game, why the halo effect is stronger than you think, and how to know if your brand is ready. Whether you’re at 7 figures or just getting started, this episode delivers blunt, honest guidance for deciding if TikTok Shop is your next revenue channel. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: - Who TikTok Shop is really for - How TikTok content boosts Amazon conversions - Why TikTok Shop isn’t just a trend—it’s a retail shift - The #1 mistake sellers make when expanding to TikTok - How much you need to budget to actually succeed - What AI agents + creators mean for the future of eCommerce   Guest: Ian Page CEO of Bullseye Sellers (Amazon + TikTok agency) https://bullseyesellers.com/ ___________________________________ This episode is brought to you by Flat World Network: Hey Amazon sellers, Norm here! I’ve just launched my new agency, Flat World Network. If your listings aren’t converting or your sales have hit a ceiling, you’re not alone. We help sellers unlock 30% more Amazon sales in just 90 days, using real strategies that work across listings, ads, and backend setup. 💥 Get your FREE Amazon Audit - https://flatworldnetwork.com/ ______________________________________ Sponsors: AZRank - https://azrank.com/#freequote AZ One Step - https://www.amzonestep.com/ Sellerboard - https://sellerboard.com/?p=02091 ConnectCash - https://connectcash.io/ Sophie Society - Free PPC audit → https://calendly.com/sophiesociety/noa Flat World Network - https://flatworldnetwork.com/ Marketing Misfits - https://marketingmisfits.co/   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to TikTok Shop's Impact on Amazon 00:41 Meet Ian Page 01:53 Diving into TikTok Shop Strategies 02:53 Understanding the Ideal Products for TikTok Shop 05:21 Challenges and Solutions for TikTok Sellers 08:04 The Power of TikTok's Algorithm 14:18 Building a Brand Ambassador Program 17:32 The Importance of Patience in Brand Building 25:43 The Halo Effect of TikTok on Amazon Sales 27:18 The Viral Video Effect 27:59 Navigating TikTok Shop for International Sellers 30:47 Comparing TikTok Shop and Amazon Fees 34:33 When to Expand Your Brand to TikTok Shop 38:29 The Future of AI in E-commerce 42:52 Bold Predictions for TikTok's Future 47:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   📌 Subscribe for weekly interviews with top Amazon and eCommerce experts. 📬 Join the Newsletter - https://lwn.news

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• The AI That Lets You Talk to Your Amazon Business | Jakob Wolitzki

  🚀 From Boring Brands to AI Agents: Jakob Wolitzki on the Future of Amazon Automation In this episode of Lunch With Norm, Norm Farrar chats with Jakob Wolitzki, co-founder of Delta Logic and creator of DataDoe, the AI co-pilot changing how marketplace sellers scale. They break down: - Lessons from building seller tools over the last 5 years - How LLMs and AI agents are redefining eCommerce automation - Why most Amazon tools are reactive and what to do instead - The real AI revolution coming for sellers, agencies, and developers - How DataDoe lets sellers talk to their Amazon data like ChatGPT Plus, they touch on Amazon API evolution, automation pitfalls, competitive advantage, and what's actually coming next for serious sellers in the AI era. 🎁 Special Offer: Get 30% OFF DataDoe for 3 months using code NORM30 at https://datadoe.com 👉 Stick around to hear Jacob's wild story from Prosper Show, Norm’s macro-nerd Excel story, and how to avoid shiny-object syndrome when building a tech stack in 2025. Collective Mind Society: collectivemindssociety.com 🔔 Subscribe for more cutting-edge eCommerce insights every week: Lunch With Norm YouTube Channel 📩 Join the Weekly Newsletter: lwn.news 🎙️ Podcast on all platforms: Spotify, Apple, Google ______________________________________ This episode is brought to you by Flat World Network: Hey Amazon sellers, Norm here! I’ve just launched my new agency, Flat World Network. If your listings aren’t converting or your sales have hit a ceiling, you’re not alone. We help sellers unlock 30% more Amazon sales in just 90 days, using real strategies that work across listings, ads, and backend setup. 💥 Get your FREE Amazon Audit - https://flatworldnetwork.com/ ______________________________________ Sponsors: AZRank - https://azrank.com/#freequote AZ One Step - https://www.amzonestep.com/ Sellerboard - https://sellerboard.com/?p=02091 ConnectCash - https://connectcash.io/ Sophie Society - Free PPC audit → https://calendly.com/sophiesociety/noa Flat World Network - https://flatworldnetwork.com/ Marketing Misfits - https://marketingmisfits.co/ Chapters 00:00 Meet Jakob Wolitzki 03:11 Datao Copilot App Demo 08:16 Amazon Fees Revealed! 12:51 Red Ocean Growth Secrets 15:36 AI Bubble in Amazon 🫧 18:33 LLMs & Data Analysis Breakthrough 21:28 Automation Pitfalls for Sellers ️ 24:23 Top Tools & Services 2025 27:33 Prompting Skills for Better AI 30:46 AZ Rank Sponsor Spotlight 34:41 Think Tank AI Project 37:35 How AI Rewires Your Brain 41:18 SOPs with AI Tools ️ 44:09 Amazon’s New API Explained 47:32 Future Changes for Sellers

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• How to Actually Use AI to Grow Your Business | Steve Chou AKA My Wife Quit Her Job

  AI is moving fast and if you're not keeping up, you’re falling behind. In this episode of Lunch With Norm, Norm Farrar sits down with Steve Chou to unpack how sellers can actually implement AI in 2025 to drive revenue, boost conversions, and save time across Amazon and DTC. ✅ You'll learn how to: - Use AI to improve onsite search and 4x search-driven revenue - Build AI-powered upsells and cross-sells like Amazon - Create a RAG database to reduce hallucinations in customer service - Find and segment your highest-LTV customers using smart AI signals - Leverage tools like Gemini, Gamma, Base44, Lovable, Fly.io, 11Labs, and NotebookLM - Turn AI into a creative team: from email to content to chatbot to product research Plus: - How Steve built a fully automated cigar rating app in 2 days - What Shopify store owners should stop ignoring right now - Why “no-code” tools may be holding you back - Pro prompt tips to get better output from ChatGPT and Claude - What AI creators need to watch out for (hint: lawsuits, ADA compliance, hallucinations)   This episode isn’t about the theory of AI, it’s a full breakdown of how to tactically implement AI systems today to make your brand smarter and more scalable. 📣 Join the conversation and get our best content weekly: https://lwn.news ______________________________________ This episode is brought to you by Flat World Network: Hey Amazon sellers, Norm here! I’ve just launched my new agency, Flat World Network. If your listings aren’t converting or your sales have hit a ceiling, you’re not alone. We help sellers unlock 30% more Amazon sales in just 90 days, using real strategies that work across listings, ads, and backend setup. 💥 Get your FREE Amazon Audit - https://flatworldnetwork.com/ ______________________________________ Sponsors: AZRank - https://azrank.com/#freequote AZ One Step - https://www.amzonestep.com/ Sellerboard - https://sellerboard.com/?p=02091 ConnectCash - https://connectcash.io/ Sophie Society - Free PPC audit → https://calendly.com/sophiesociety/noa Flat World Network - https://flatworldnetwork.com/ Marketing Misfits - https://marketingmisfits.co/   00:00 AI Changing Everything 04:15 Gemini Workflow Demo 07:51 Cigar App in 2 Days 11:07 AI Search Power 14:01 Fixing Search Results 17:29 AI for Cross-Selling 20:37 Virtual Bundle Tricks 23:39 Find Your Top Buyers 27:10 AOL Account Surprise 33:37 Prompting Like a Pro 36:56 Scroll-Stopping Thumbnails 40:09 Qualify Leads Fast 43:16 ADA Lawsuit Warning 46:35 What Is NotebookLM? 50:37 SEO Press Release Tip 54:25 How to Contact Steve

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