

434.4K
Downloads
651
Episodes
Rise of the Micro-Brands. A live interview hosted by Norman Farrar AKA ”The Beard Guy”. Norm digs into current trends, the latest tips, and advice from experts in the eCommerce, Amazon FBA and online business world. Listeners will walk away with actionable tips that they can apply immediately to their business. Norm and his guests don’t give you get-rich-quick tips, they give sound advice to help you manage and grow your business.
Episodes

Monday Jun 30, 2025
Amazon’s AI Is Hiding Your Listings | Colin Raja
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
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/
No comments yet. Be the first to say something!