Lunch With Norm - The eCommerce & Amazon FBA Podcast

• The Main Image Fix That Made $19K | Matt Kostan

  In this episode of Lunch With Norm, conversion strategist Matt Kostan shares how a single main image change led to a $19,000 revenue boost — and why most Amazon sellers are leaving money on the table by treating their images like an afterthought. Sign up for our Newsletter - https://lwn.news Our guest is a serial entrepreneur, speaker and brand creator. He’s created multiple 7 figure brands and launched 8 successful Kickstarter projects all based on the power of shopper feedback. His work has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider and Entrepreneur.   Matt breaks down: - His 5-step formula for creating high-converting Amazon images - The psychology behind scroll-stopping thumbnails - A/B testing tools like ProductPinion and PickFu - Why copywriters and designers need to work together - Common listing mistakes sellers make in 2025 Timestamps 00:00 – How AI Is Transforming Amazon Ads in 2025 02:49 – Why ProductPinion Is a Game-Changer for Listing Optimization 05:47 –  Main Image Testing 09:58 – The Free Image Check Tool Every Seller Should Use 13:10 – What Makes Shoppers Click 17:29 – How GenSpark Is Fueling AI-Driven Content 20:17 – What 19pine.ai Can Do for Amazon Sellers Right Now 23:02 – Next Level Pixeling App 29:23 – Emailing US vs EU 32:09 – Where AI Tools Are Headed 35:11 – What Airlines Can Teach Us About Amazon Marketing 38:17 – Predicting the Future of Online Shopping & Conversion 40:46 – Dorian’s New App That Could Replace Your Tool Stack 44:50 – The Best Tool for Winning Amazon Images 47:41 – How to Connect with Matt + Free Resources   How to build trust and conversions through subtle design changes If you're selling on Amazon and want to increase conversions without increasing ad spend, this episode is a must-watch.   👉 Perfect for Amazon sellers, DTC brands, and listing optimization agencies. ______________________________________ 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: Sellerboard - https://sellerboard.com/?p=02091 ConnectCash - https://connectcash.io/ Sophie Society - Free PPC audit → https://calendly.com/sophiesociety/noa Levanta - Affiliate Shift Calculator → https://hubs.ly/Q03jnb3B0 Flat World Network - https://flatworldnetwork.com/ HONU Worldwide - https://honuworldwide.com/ Marketing Misfits - https://marketingmisfits.co/ Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat - https://www.amazon.com/Start-Scale-Exit-Repeat-Entrepreneurs/dp/B0CYWGZ6YL   Join the Beard Nation at https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithnorm #AmazonFBA #LunchWithNorm #MattKostan

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• Amazon’s AI Is Hiding Your Listings | Colin Raja

  Is your product launch failing — even with great reviews, PPC, and a killer offer? It’s not you. It’s Amazon’s AI. Lunch with Norm Newsletter - https://lwn.news In this episode, we expose how Amazon’s new AI-driven search model is silently burying new product listings. Launch Lab founder Colin Raja reveals why your listings might be invisible, and what data-driven strategies are working right now. Whether you're prepping your first launch or fixing a failed one, this episode will change how you launch forever.   🔍 What you'll learn: - Why Amazon’s EQR + NLP changes killed old launch tactics - How backend data can destroy your ranking (even if the product is great) - Real strategies from 150+ successful launches - Why your PPC might be failing — and how to fix it - Launch phases & persona targeting that actually work in 2025   This episode is sponsored by: Sellerboard - https://sellerboard.com/ Sophie Society - Free PPC audit → https://calendly.com/sophiesociety/noa Levanta - Affiliate Shift Calculator → https://hubs.ly/Q03jnb3B0 Flat World Network - https://flatworldnetwork.com/ HONU Worldwide - https://honuworldwide.com/ Marketing Misfits - https://marketingmisfits.co/ Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat - https://www.amazon.com/Start-Scale-Exit-Repeat-Entrepreneurs/dp/B0CYWGZ6YL   Timestamps 00:00 – Think Launching on Amazon Is Easy? Think Again 02:40 – Why Data-Driven Launches Beat Hacks Every Time 05:56 – The Anatomy of a Failing Product (Case Breakdown) 09:06 – How Crappy Listings Get Updated Without You Knowing 11:59 – Why Great Products Still Fail to Rank 14:40 – Amazon’s AI Algorithm Explained (EQR + NLP Models) 17:37 – The Secret to Beating Amazon Support: Ask THIS 20:41 – Image Strategy: Value Buyers vs. Pro Buyers 24:12 – Boosting Conversions by Targeting Buyer Personas 26:50 – Success Leaves Clues: Colin’s Launch Formula 29:59 – Forget Product Launches. Launch Keywords Instead 33:38 – How Amazon Search Mirrors Google’s AI Changes 38:06 – Should You Ever Pause Your PPC Campaigns? 41:09 – How to Cut PPC Without Killing Your Ranking 44:15 – Amazon’s Hidden Flat File & Browse Node Secrets 46:57 – Why Flat Files Break Listings (And How to Fix Them)   👇 Drop a comment with “I subscribe” and I’ll reply personally! 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/

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• The #1 Mistake Founders Make (And How to Avoid It) | Colin C. Campbell

  In this episode of Lunch With Norm, entrepreneur and investor Colin Campbell shares how he built multiple 8–9 figure internet businesses — from domain name empires to hosting giants and now SaaS tools for creators. He talks about: - How to build brands with recurring revenue - Lessons from launching .Club Domains and selling to GoDaddy - Creator economy trends and the rise of NoteGPT - The right way to raise funding and attract investors - Why brand story and trust are critical in today’s market Whether you're a SaaS founder, startup builder, or content creator, Colin delivers gold on turning ideas into scalable online businesses in 2025 and beyond. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Startup Foundation 00:03:38 - Entrepreneur Journey 00:06:42 - Liquidity Control 00:09:33 - Turn On A Dime 00:12:40 - Test and Fail More 00:15:59 - Lean Into Success 00:19:14 - Kickstarter Test 00:22:17 - E-Commerce Brand 00:25:35 - Wealth Creation 00:28:37 - Entrepreneur Learn 00:32:51 - Affiliate Marketing 00:36:17 - E-commerce Vendor ️ 00:39:18 - Runner's World Awards 00:42:12 - Know Your Audience ‍‍ 00:44:59 - AI Music Creation 00:48:50 - AI Imagination Limit   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: Levanta - Affiliate Shift Calculator → https://hubs.ly/Q03jnb3B0 Flat World Network - https://flatworldnetwork.com/ HONU Worldwide - https://honuworldwide.com/ Marketing Misfits - https://marketingmisfits.co/ Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat - https://www.amazon.com/Start-Scale-Exit-Repeat-Entrepreneurs/dp/B0CYWGZ6YL   Join the Beard Nation at https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithnorm 👉 Subscribe for more insights from founders, investors, and ecom experts. 

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• From A9 to AI: How Amazon AI Is Changing EVERYTHING For Sellers

  Grab your free Amazon Audit - https://flatworldnetwork.com/ Amazon’s search algorithm is changing — fast. In this episode of Lunch With Norm, Max Sinclair, founder of Ecomtent, explains how AI is completely reshaping Amazon’s search, discovery, and advertising ecosystem. We dive into how tools like COSMO and RUFUS are powering Amazon’s next generation of search, what this means for listing optimization, and how sellers should approach Amazon PPC in 2025 and beyond.   If you’re still using the same SEO strategies from 2022, you’re already behind. Max shares actionable strategies for creating listings that rank in AI-powered search, how to align your content with the new ranking systems, and why traditional keyword-first thinking no longer works. We also cover how to structure your product pages, the importance of visuals, and how to test what actually converts. This is a must-watch for Amazon FBA sellers, agencies, and ecommerce brands who want to stay ahead of how AI is transforming the Amazon marketplace. In this episode: - How AI is changing Amazon SEO and PPC - Why Amazon’s COSMO and RUFUS models matter - Creating content that performs in AI-driven search - The future of listing optimization and conversion - Tools like ProductPinion, PickFu, Ecomtent, and ChatGPT in action If you're an Amazon seller looking to future-proof your business, this episode breaks down what you need to know—and what you need to change.   Timestamps 00:00:00 - Amazon Search & AI 00:05:26 - AI Changing Search Discovery 00:09:11 - Amazon Rufus Usage Skyrocketing 00:12:00 - AI Open 24/7 00:14:51 - AI & Amazon Customer Experience 00:17:34 - Key Change: Cosmo Intro 00:20:12 - AI & Listing Optimization 00:22:49 - How to Optimize Amazon Listings: 4 Ways 00:25:13 - Amazon's Future: 3 Things 00:28:02 - Search Experience by Category 00:30:58 - Innovation is Key During the AI Era 00:34:20 - Creating a Non-Intrusive Experience For Customers 00:37:48 - New Innovations Coming  

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• The Secret Amazon Affiliate Tool That Actually Converts...

  Try out Joylink here - joylink.io/?aff=lunchwithnorm In this episode of Lunch With Norm, Erik Stomp reveals the Amazon affiliate tool that’s changing the game. Whether you’re an affiliate, creator, or seller, JoyLink helps you earn more by making link sharing easier, tracking performance in real-time, and simplifying Amazon’s confusing attribution system. What You'll Learn: - How Erik grew JoyLink from scratch with co-founder Aveek - Why deep links, instant tracking, and conversion clarity matter - How affiliates and sellers can use this tool to drive off-site traffic - Why big creators are switching to smarter Amazon tools    Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Amazon Affiliate Tool 01:03 Negative Reviews 02:10 Who is Erik Stomp 04:48 Amazon Traffic Boost 06:20 Amazon Launch Strategy with Affiliates 10:43 Amazon Affiliate Failures? 14:12 Amazon Creator Insights 19:12 Future Tactics for Affiliate Marketing 23:45 Conclusion

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