The Trendsetter - TikTok Shop & Creator Marketing

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Jul 2026

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The Trendsetter is the go-to show for marketers, founders, and creators shaping the future of commerce through content. Hosted by the Jake Bjorseth and the team behind Return On Creators, we dive deep into the stories, strategies, and insights of those building the social commerce economy... one video, one product, and one partnership at a time. From viral TikTok creators to brand builders innovating on new platforms, each episode brings you candid conversations, actionable lessons, and a front-row seat to the shift from traditional retail to community-driven commerce. Whether you're scaling a brand, creating content, or launching a new product, this is your place to get inspired, stay sharp, and plug into the next wave of commerce.

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July 13, 2026Episode 239 min

How Top Brands Are Deploying AI Today | TikTok Operator's Pod

On today's pod I'm joined by a long-time TikTok Shop operator, Sohun Sanka.Sohun has been a day one player in TikTok Shop on the brand side, software side, and now with this own venture: Clankers - A consultancy working with top brands and agencies to deploy their own AI Operating System.Together we explore the real use cases of AI inside top brand operations today. How brands are using AI to find the right creators, connecting the dots org-wide to put TikTok content to work everywhere, and why it's mission critical that businesses operate on their own O.S.

June 25, 2026Episode 151 min

How Chocbox Became the #1 Food Brand on TikTok Shop | TikTok Operator's Pod

ChocBox climbed to #1 in the food category on TikTok Shop. Then it used that traction to walk onto retail shelves.Episode 1 of TikTok Operators. Jake Bjorseth sits down with Kevin Nemandoust, Co-Founder of ChocBox LA, one of the original TikTok Shop CPG brands.Kevin tells the real version of the story: a brand his wife started, the decision to leave his corporate job and go all-in right after they got married and found out she was pregnant, and what it actually took to reach #1 in the food category with nothing but a chocolate brand and a TikTok Shop account.What we get into:Building real demand on TikTok Shop before any retail footprint existedPioneering the Dubai Chocolate trend and what it did for the brandTurning platform traction into retail distributionWhat operators starting today should copy and what they should ignoreNew episodes weekly. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one.

June 22, 202621 min

The AI Stack Our Team Uses to Manage the Top Brands on TikTok Shop

You're (probably) using AI wrong.If you're using AI to write content scripts, to reach out to creators, or to design serious marketing strategies... you're using AI to replace the one thing it should be optimizing for:Human Thinking. This week I shared the lean AI Stack our team uses across some of the best performing consumer brands on the planet, and our fundamental philosophy that has led here.

July 17, 2025Episode 1721 min

Athletes > Specialists | The New Creator Strategy

Today, Jake breaks down the new creator marketing strategy that we are seeing continue to outperform others across our brand portfolio in TikTok Shop.Athletes > SpecialistsWant more insight? Email jake@thesugaragency.com for any questions!

June 24, 2025Episode 1626 min

TikTok Shop Merchandising Strategy | 1:1 w Jake Bjorseth

Today's episode is a solo breakdown from Jake Bjorseth on the exact TikTok Shop Merchandising Strategy we are rolling out for two key accounts at the moment.Why does SKU consolidation matter?How does the integration and listing optimization work?How should I think about cataloging? That and more covered on today's pod!

June 10, 2025Episode 1520 min

Agency Insider: TikTok Shop CRM Unlocks, Paid Creator Feature, GMV Pay/Credit Line

On today's episode Jake is joined by James Bennett and Adeen Khan. The managing director and head of shop ops for our agency, respectively.Together, the trio pull the curtain back on the real candid conversations we're having internally across our client partners as we strive to deliver for them on TikTok Shop.From rising AOVs to CRM Protocols to new platform features, we share all and our exact attack plan.

May 7, 2025Episode 1428 min

Teen Mom Turned Full-Time TikTok Creator | Creator Life with Kylah Williams

On today's episode we welcome Kylah Williams! A notable content creator and TikTok affiliate navigating her creator career as a young mother.Kylah's story is one that every creator needs to hear. From the journey of finding your voice and message to monetization, Kylah shares it all!Check out Kylah on TikTok at @Lifewkylahmei

April 30, 2025Episode 1353 min

Creators Rule the World | Special Guest: Bora Mutluoglu, Partner @ Reacher

In this episode of The Social Commerce Collective, Jake hosts a LinkedIn Live alongside Bora Mutluoglu, a friend, partner, and co-founder of Reacher.Reacher is the go-to affiliate automation platform for brands winning in social commerce and a long-time partner of Trndsttrs.Jake & Bora discuss:Why Creators Drive So Much of the Success on TikTok ShopHow to Master Every Step in the Creator Outreach to Sign-On ProcessHow to Get the Most out of Creator PartnershipsAlong with a live Q&A for our live LinkedIn audience.Interested in giving Reacher a try? Free Trial HereInterested in working with our agency? Apply HereGot a question? Email me jake@gosugar.ai any time!

April 23, 2025Episode 1234 min

Designing Your Creator Engine | Special Guest: Sohun Sanka of Euka AI

In this episode of The Social Commerce Collective, Jake sits down with Sohun Sanka, the Director of Growth at Euka AI. Euka AI is one of the leading tools driving automation and scale for brands in TikTok Shop and soon, beyond. Jake & Sohun detail the latest trends guiding the evolution of creator marketing on platform, what the best of the best brands are doing, and how you should approach building your own creator engine.Interested in giving Euka a try? Use code: JAKEEUKASI for a discount!Interesting in working with our agency? Apply here.

April 9, 202527 min

Winning In Affiliate Marketing | Episode #12 | Shey Cruz & Amanda Johansen

Today we welcome Shey Cruz, our very own head of affiliate marketing, who breaks down how we've transformed our influencer marketing systems to the world of affiliate marketing.