Lunch With Norm - The eCommerce & Amazon FBA Podcast
Lunch With Norm - The eCommerce & Amazon FBA Podcast
Norman Farrar
TikTok Live Saved My Business... | Jared Mortensen
55 minutes Posted Aug 25, 2025 at 7:53 pm.
TikTok Live Business
Amazon Influencer Struggles
Why Mods Matter
Compression vs. Sweat Sales
Handling TikTok Trolls
Cash Crisis to Comeback
TikTok Live Gear Setup
Affiliate Setup Checklist
Order Tracking Tools
TikTok Sales Secret
How Long to Stream?
Shopify + Branded Search
Stand Out With Quality
Real Customer Loyalty Tips
TikTok Live Teasers
Biggest Live Mistakes
Sub-Brands for Growth
Give Back + Learn More
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In this episode of Lunch with Norm, we sit down with Jared Mortensen, the founder and CEO of Real Man Apparel, who went from aerospace exec to eCommerce powerhouse, building a men’s underwear brand that’s already hit $6 million+ in annual sales.
The secret?
TikTok Live.
We explore how Jared turned a cash-flow crisis into viral success with authentic livestreaming, community-building, and algorithm mastery. You'll hear the raw truth behind his startup journey, how he manages fulfillment from Amazon MCF to Shopify, and why engagement-first livestreams are the future of eCommerce.
✅ Learn the secret to TikTok Live selling
✅ Why your first 30 seconds can make or break your stream
✅ How to deal with trolls, engage customers, and build real loyalty
✅ Behind-the-scenes of a multi-studio livestream setup
✅ Why Real Man Apparel offers 36 size combinations — and why that matters
✅ The "halo effect" of TikTok on Amazon SEO and branded search If you're an eCommerce seller, DTC brand, Amazon seller, or just want to learn how to go viral while staying authentic, this is the masterclass you didn’t know you needed.
🛒 Visit Real Man Apparel: rmac.store
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