Coffee N° 5 with Lara Schmoisman
Your Brew of Business Wisdom - Coffee N5 is your ultimate guide to running, growing, and scaling a successful business in today’s competitive landscape. Hosted by award-winning marketing strategist Lara Schmoisman—a Forbes Next 1000 honoree and LA Times Inspirational Women finalist—this Podcast is your secret weapon for actionable strategies, insider tips, and real-world success stories.
Every episode dives into the tools, tricks, and tactics that help businesses thrive, featuring insights from industry leaders and innovators across beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and beyond. Lara’s unique approach combines her vast expertise in omnichannel marketing with her passion for helping brands unlock their potential.
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Coffee N° 5 with Lara Schmoisman
The Reality of Social Commerce: Creators, AI, and What Actually Drives Sales with Bora Mutluoglu
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In this Coffee Nº5 episode, Lara Schmoisman sits down with Bora Mutluoglu, co-founder of Reacher and Y Combinator alum, to break down the reality of social commerce. Using TikTok Shop as a case study, they explore automation, affiliate strategy, creator relationships, and how AI-generated content is reshaping sustainable growth.
We'll talk about:
- Why the “easy sales” narrative around TikTok Shop is misleading
- How social commerce is maturing into a performance-driven ecosystem
- Why automation tools don’t replace relationship building with creators
- The myth of follower count and what actually drives visibility today
- When large influencers make sense—and when they don’t
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