This Is How Brands and Creators Will Win in 2025Welcome to another engaging episode of "Beyond The Wealth," where we dive deep into the realms of entrepreneurship, innovation, and market transformation. Today, we're thrilled to have Noah Tucker, founder of Social Snowball, shed light on his dynamic journey in reshaping affiliate marketing. Noah shares how his strategic engagement with TikTok has ushered Social Snowball into its groundbreaking beta program, enabling seamless integration with TikTok's affiliate API. As TikTok Shop evolves into a major player in the e-commerce landscape, Noah's insights reveal the shift towards performance-based influencer marketing and the burgeoning potential in creator-driven acquisition channels. With over 2,500 brands leveraging Social Snowball, Noah unpacks his entrepreneurial experience—from unexpected challenges to thrilling successes. Join us as we explore his vision, the platform's growth, and valuable lessons on navigating the fast-paced digital economy.Noah Tucker is the visionary founder of Social Snowball, an innovative affiliate platform designed to empower brands by connecting them with creators and influencers. With a rich background in the e-commerce sector, Noah spent several years on the brand side, where he honed his skills in consulting, media buying, and constructing effective affiliate programs. His experiences in building his own brands and partnering with Instagram influencers inspired him to create a solution that simplifies the management of affiliate relationships. Social Snowball was born out of this vision, offering a streamlined platform that addresses the challenges he faced in the industry over six years ago.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe!! --------------------------------------------Connect with Noah:Twitter: https://x.com/noatuckInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/noatuck/Connect with Andres: Twitter: https://x.com/_Andres_Sanch_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthewealthpod/--------------------------------------------Contents of the video00:00 Founder of Social Snowball, an affiliate platform.05:25 Became obsessed with business, lacked personal passion.08:31 Ecommerce background doesn't equate to software development.12:19 Find trusted technical cofounder; ensure business partnership.13:54 Bootstrapping offers control and freedom in business.18:44 TikTok Shop boosts creator platform's affiliate integration.23:19 TikTok evolving into major shopping platform.25:28 Brands shift to creators as alternative acquisition channel.29:15 Brands leverage influencers and affiliates for strategy.34:07 Every business needs its unique, tailored path.38:10 Find a tactical cofounder for success.39:38 Surround yourself with successful, inspiring people.