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.

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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.

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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

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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)

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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.

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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.

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