Lunch With Norm - The eCommerce & Amazon FBA Podcast

• 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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• How to Outrank 99% of Your Competition (SEO Content Plan 2025)

  Levanta Shift Calculator - 🚨 Get My Affiliate Shift Calculation → https://hubs.ly/Q03jnb3B0 SEO in 2025 is changing fast — from AI-driven search to SGE optimization, you need smarter strategies to stay visible. In this episode, Steve Wiideman shares his proven SEO framework using tools like Google Search Console, SEMrush, and SearchAtlas. Whether you're running a content site, an Amazon brand, or an eCommerce store, this is the SEO blueprint you've been waiting for. 🔍 What You’ll Learn - Why keyword volume is dead (and what to track instead) - How Google is evolving with AI & SGE - Tools & frameworks for modern content optimization - The 5 tools every marketer should be using - Real-world tips for schema, site audits, and topical authority - Why AI-written content still needs human-driven strategy _________________________________ This episode is sponsored by Levanta: Most sellers rely on ads to grow. But lately, that growth comes at a higher price. ROAS is inconsistent. CPCs are rising. And scaling often means overspending. Levanta’s Affiliate Shift Calculator helps you explore a smarter mix—by modeling what would happen if you reallocated a portion of your ad spend into affiliate marketing. It’s a free, expert-built forecast based on your own inputs—not guesswork. 🚨 Get Levanta's Affiliate Shift Calculation → https://hubs.ly/Q03jnb3B0 _________________________________ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Meet SEO Expert Steve Wiideman 02:30 – What SEO Looks Like in 2025 05:42 – Why Search Volume Doesn’t Matter Anymore 07:55 – How to Build Topic Clusters That Rank 10:20 – 5 Tools Steve Uses for SEO Workflows 13:05 – AnswerThePublic for LLM Optimization 15:15 – Google’s AI Search Experience (SGE) 18:00 – How to Future-Proof Your Content Strategy 21:22 – The Role of Schema in Ranking 24:15 – Automating SEO with SearchAtlas & WordLift 27:10 – Content Refresh Framework: Improve What Exists 29:40 – What Most Brands Get Wrong with SEO 33:00 – SEO for eCommerce vs Content Sites 36:20 – Should You Still Write Blog Posts in 2025? 39:05 – Building Internal Links the Right Way 42:30 – Final Thoughts & Where to Learn More from Steve

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• 3x Amazon Sales With These Techniques! [Amazon Optimization Guide 2025]

  Great images. Strong copy. Positive reviews. But… still not converting? It’s happening everywhere. In this episode, Daniela Bolzmann (Founder of MindfulGoods.co and speaker at Amazon Accelerate 2024) breaks down why most Amazon listings are failing in 2025 — and what top sellers are doing differently. DANIELA'S FREEBIES: Premium A+ Content 2 free tutorials: https://mindfulgoods.co/brand-story-magic Best performing product images Swipe File: https://bit.ly/mindfulswipes You’ll learn how AI is reshaping content strategy, how Rufus is changing the buyer journey, and the image testing method that tripled sales for brands you know. 🔍 What You’ll Learn - How to stop the scroll with Premium A+ - Why pretty images don’t always sell — and what does - Using AI to optimize content at scale (for 10K+ SKUs) - How Rufus is reshaping product page strategy - The truth about Amazon’s new image rules & gray areas - PickFu vs. ProductPinion vs. Intellivi (split testing showdown) - Real-world examples of 600–2500% sales lifts _________________________________ This episode is sponsored by Levanta: Most sellers rely on ads to grow. But lately, that growth comes at a higher price. ROAS is inconsistent. CPCs are rising. And scaling often means overspending. Levanta’s Affiliate Shift Calculator helps you explore a smarter mix—by modeling what would happen if you reallocated a portion of your ad spend into affiliate marketing. It’s a free, expert-built forecast based on your own inputs—not guesswork. 🚨 Get Levanta's Affiliate Shift Calculation → https://hubs.ly/Q03jnb3B0 _________________________________ Timestamps 00:00 – Why Listings Fail in 2025 03:45 – Rufus Is Changing Amazon 06:30 – Real vs AI Images 09:12 – AI for Massive Catalogs 13:05 – Using Rufus for Questions 17:25 – Split Testing Images 20:40 – Designing That Converts 24:10 – Fixing Your Image Stack 27:20 – Visual Hacks That Sell 30:50 – Amazon vs Shopify Strategy 33:00 – Unlocking Premium A+ 39:10 – Carousel vs No Carousel 42:30 – Visual vs Text A+ Debate 45:00 – Does Alt Text Still Matter? 47:00 – Free Image Swipe File!

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• 5 Tools to Build Viral Video Ads With AI | Andrew Erickson

  Levanta Shift Calculator - 🚨 Get My Affiliate Shift Calculation → https://hubs.ly/Q03jnb3B0 Grab Levanta's Free Affiliate Guide - https://hubs.ly/Q03dyv6R0 AI is changing how Amazon sellers operate — from sourcing to content to conversion. In this episode, Andrew Erickson, engineer-turned-entrepreneur and Titan Network coach, walks us through the exact workflows and tools he's using to: - Build high-converting AI video ads - Navigate the chaos of Trump’s new tariffs - Automate supplier discovery and reduce costs   🎯 What You’ll Learn: - How to create faceless video ads with AI for $10/month - The 5 tools Andrew uses to build full video ads in minutes - What generative video (like RunwayML) can and can't do - How he uses ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Make.com in daily flows - What’s changed in AI since January (agentic workflows, Grok prompts) - Tariff workarounds: DDP, Mexico sourcing, and betting markets - Why sourcing with AI is more powerful than Alibaba - Using Polymarket to make non-emotional business decisions Andrew Erickson is an engineer turned entrepreneur. He has created several multi-million dollar brands.He has designed and launched over 100 private label products. As a head coach in the Titan Network Mastermind, he shares his expert strategies and insights to groom the next generation of successful entrepreneurs. Timestamps 00:00 – AI Is Changing Amazon Selling 01:36 – Meet Andrew Erickson 02:31 – Obsessing Over AI Tools 04:18 – 2025 AI Trends: Agentic AI, Make 06:46 – 5 Tools to Build Video Ads Fast 08:42 – 100% AI Ad Example 10:15 – Full AI Ad Workflow 13:55 – Midjourney Prompt Tricks 20:48 – Voiceovers with 11Labs & Grok 22:30 – RunwayML Gen-4 Update 24:58 – Faceless Video Tools (Syllaby) 26:45 – Notebook LM Deep Dive 30:43 – Surviving Tariffs in 2025 34:18 – Sourcing Outside China 35:57 – Mexico Suppliers with AI 38:00 – Using Polymarket for Forecasts 42:50 – Smart Decisions with Data 44:17 – Audience Q&A + Tools 48:32 – Connect with Andrew Erickson _________________________________ This episode is sponsored by Levanta: Most sellers rely on ads to grow. But lately, that growth comes at a higher price. ROAS is inconsistent. CPCs are rising. And scaling often means overspending. Levanta’s Affiliate Shift Calculator helps you explore a smarter mix—by modeling what would happen if you reallocated a portion of your ad spend into affiliate marketing. It’s a free, expert-built forecast based on your own inputs—not guesswork. 🚨 Get Levanta's Affiliate Shift Calculation → https://hubs.ly/Q03jnb3B0 _________________________________ This is the playbook Amazon agencies don’t want you to figure out. 🎁 Wheel of Kelsey Giveaway (For LIVE audiences on our Wednesday episodes) Enter with: #WheelOfKelsey in the comments Tag two friends for a bonus entry!

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