Why Most Brands FAIL Black Friday Sales (And How to Fix It)

Why Most Brands FAIL Black Friday Sales (And How to Fix It)

Author: Jordan West October 15, 2025 Duration: 53:25

Work with Jordan personally at ⁠⁠www.ecommerceos.co⁠⁠Work with social commerce club at ⁠⁠www.socialcommerceclub.com⁠⁠Get 27 strategies in 27 days at ⁠⁠https://socialcommerceclub.com/pages/27-strategies⁠⁠Join Tiktok shop elites mastermind at ⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/tiktokshopelite/about🚨 The #1 Mistake Killing BFCM Sales 🚨

Black Friday & Cyber Monday (BFCM) are the biggest e-commerce opportunities of the year, but most brands are making one costly mistake that destroys their sales potential. In this video, Jordan West breaks down the top mistake killing TikTok Shop and e-commerce sales during BFCM—and exactly how to avoid it.

You’ll learn:✅ How to prep your TikTok Shop listings for maximum conversions✅ The role of creator partnerships in boosting GMV✅ Why contribution margin matters more than percentages✅ Pricing and bundling strategies that actually work✅ The overlooked financial planning step that saves brands from failure

Whether you’re an e-commerce brand, marketer, or agency gearing up for Black Friday Cyber Monday, this video will give you the exact insights you need to protect your margins and maximize profitability.

👉 Watch until the end for a proven checklist to ensure your BFCM success!


If you're trying to figure out how to actually make money on TikTok Shop, you're in the right place. The Unofficial TikTok Shop Podcast with Jordan West cuts through the hype to deliver practical insights from the front lines. As the founder of Social Commerce Club, a leading agency in this space, Jordan West and his team are hands-on with major brands, navigating the platform's rapid changes daily. Each episode translates that direct experience into actionable advice you can use, whether you're launching a product or scaling an existing shop. You'll hear candid breakdowns of effective strategies, from optimizing your affiliate partnerships to harnessing creator-led growth. This isn't about vague theories; it's a focused look at the tactics generating real revenue right now. Tune in for a straightforward, no-fluff conversation that helps marketers and business owners build a smarter, more profitable approach to social commerce.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Unofficial TikTok Shop Podcast with Jordan West
Podcast Episodes
How To Pay TikTok Shop Creators The Right Way In 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:35
🚀 Join my TikTok Shop OS MastermindClick here: https://bit.ly/3OrPTWv🤝 Get Social Commerce Club to work for your brandClick here: https://socialcommerceclub.com/pages/contact📩 Learn the latest on TikTok Shop straight to…
The Emotional Mistake Killing Modern Advertising [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:11
🚀 Join my TikTok Shop OS MastermindClick here: https://bit.ly/3OrPTWv🤝 Get Social Commerce Club to work for your brandClick here: https://socialcommerceclub.com/pages/contact📩 Learn the latest on TikTok Shop straight to…
You’re Losing 40% of Sales (And Don’t Even Know It) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:08
🚀 Join my TikTok Shop OS MastermindClick here: https://bit.ly/3OrPTWv🤝 Get Social Commerce Club to work for your brandClick here: https://socialcommerceclub.com/pages/contact📩 Learn the latest on TikTok Shop straight to…
How To Set Up A TikTok Shop Affiliate Group The Right Way In 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:52
🚀 Join my TikTok Shop OS MastermindClick here: https://bit.ly/3OrPTWv🤝 Get Social Commerce Club to work for your brandClick here: https://socialcommerceclub.com/pages/contact📩 Learn the latest on TikTok Shop straight to…
How To Find Influencers That Actually SELL (2026 Method) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:12
🚀 Join my TikTok Shop OS MastermindClick here: https://bit.ly/3OrPTWv🤝 Get Social Commerce Club to work for your brandClick here: https://socialcommerceclub.com/pages/contact📩 Learn the latest on TikTok Shop straight to…
How to Choose TikTok Shop Creators to Sample (Without Wasting Product) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:29
🚀 Join my TikTok Shop OS MastermindClick here: https://bit.ly/3OrPTWv🤝 Get Social Commerce Club to work for your brandClick here: https://socialcommerceclub.com/pages/contact📩 Learn the latest on TikTok Shop straight to…
Brands - Here's How to Sell TikTok Shop to Your Board (In 7 Minutes) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:28
🚀 Join my TikTok Shop OS MastermindClick here: https://bit.ly/3OrPTWv🤝 Get Social Commerce Club to work for your brandClick here: https://socialcommerceclub.com/pages/contact📩 Learn the latest on TikTok Shop straight to…
New TikTok Shop Shipping Rules: The 3 Things Every Brand Needs to Know [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:13
TikTok Shop just tightened the screws on shipping—and a lot of brands are panicking. In this video (recorded January 22, 2026), I break down what TikTok’s “Logistics Services” push actually means, what it doesn’t mean, a…
This Is Why Trends Kill Businesses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:10
🤝 Need help with Social Commerce for your brand? Go here: https://socialcommerceclub.com/👨‍🏫 Join my Skool community: https://www.skool.com/tiktokshopos/aboutIn this episode of Secrets to Scaling Your E-Commerce Brand, J…
How to Create TikTok Shop Momentum (The Only Framework Brands Need) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:32
Most brands fail on TikTok Shop because they post randomly — creators here, discounts there, no clear signal. TikTok doesn’t reward chaos. It rewards alignment.In this video, I break down the TikTok Shop Momentum Framewo…