Growing an e-commerce brand on TikTok Shop takes more than just uploading a few products. It demands smart planning, a deep understanding of the platform, and a strategy that turns creators into your most powerful sales force. With the right moves, TikTok’s massive audience can quickly become a serious revenue channel. In this episode, Zain Ali, an expert in e-commerce and TikTok Shop, shares insights on how to build a successful brand, emphasizing the importance of product qualification, the role of creators in driving sales, and strategies for community building. He discusses the significance of setting competitive commission rates, the evolution of retainers, and the necessity of creating engaging content. Zain also highlights the importance of advertising strategies, managing inventory, and understanding the probationary period for new brands on TikTok Shop. Zain Ali is an eCommerce leader who has grown a portfolio of brands from scratch to over eight figures in revenue. As founder of Zainith Agency, he specializes in paid advertising, fulfillment, and client management, leading teams across the US and abroad. Zain brings hard-earned insight on scaling brands and creating campaigns that deliver results well beyond expectations. Timestamp:00:00  Introduction  00:24  Background of Zain Ali  00:56  How to Turn a Brand from 0–7 Figures on TikTok Shop: Getting Started  03:47  Lifetime Value Range to Succeed on TikTok Shop  07:11  Setting Up for Success: Commission  09:12  Should New Brands Consider Retainers?  12:18  How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market  15:26  How to Build a Community Around Your Brand  17:38  Are Incentives Important on TikTok Shop?  19:13  The Goli Case Study: Sustaining Momentum  23:28  Utilizing Creator Groups for Growth  25:20  Advertising Strategies on TikTok Shop  27:36  Target ROAS When Advertising on TikTok Shop  28:58  Navigating Usage Rights and Negotiations on TikTok Shop  30:49  Fulfillment by TikTok (FBT): Pros and Cons  32:54  Understanding the Probationary Period for New Brands  34:29  How to Get Reviews from Customers  35:39  Minimum Stock Needed to Succeed on TikTok Shop  37:10  Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways  38:20  Connect with Zain Ali Connect with Zain Ali to learn more about TikTok Shop🔗 X: https://x.com/NotZainAgain/  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainhali/  🔗 Website: https://zainith.agency/   #tiktokshop #tiktokshopstrategy #tiktokshopadvertising #tiktokshoptips #tiktok KeywordsTikTok Shop, e-commerce, creators, marketing, community building, advertising, product qualification, influencer marketing, brand growth, online sales ============================= 🔔 Do you want to learn more about different growth marketing strategies? Increase Your Reach. Convert More. Grow Faster. Subscribe to Gerrid Smith’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/@iamgerrid/      Stay connected.🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgerrid/  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrid-smith/  🔗 Website: https://gerrid.com/  🔗 Podcast Website: https://growthboss.tv/  🔗 Digital Marketing Website: https://fortressgrowth.com/