Amazon's 8% referral fee on a $40 health product should make any seller pause. Add FBA costs, and you're paying $4.50 to $6.00 per unit before making a sale. Neil Twa breaks down the core insight: Amazon charges you to exist, while TikTok Shop charges you to sell. This distinction is crucial for sellers at every level. Consider two sellers in the same category with different outcomes. A husband-and-wife team sells a $38 facial tool, pulling in $22,000 monthly. Compare this to another seller with a similar product but different strategy. Neil shares three actionable moves for sellers: run a unit economics comparison on top SKUs, understand platform cost structures, and evaluate pricing strategies. TikTok Shop isn't a replacement for Amazon, but for the right SKUs priced between $25 and $75, it offers a compelling alternative. The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast is your guide to navigating these platforms with precision.