My 14-Day Journey into Dropshipping

Sep 20, 2023 | Dropshipping | 34 comments

My 14-Day Journey into Dropshipping




I Tried Dropshipping for 14 Days – Here’s What I Learned

Dropshipping has been deemed as a popular method for starting an online business due to its low-risk nature and easy entry. With numerous success stories floating around, I decided to embark on a 14-day journey to delve into the world of dropshipping. Little did I know, this experience would enlighten me about the reality and challenges of this business model.

Before diving in, I familiarized myself with dropshipping basics. In essence, it involves forming partnerships with suppliers who handle inventory and shipping on behalf of the dropshipper. The dropshipper acts as the middleman, responsible for marketing and customer acquisition. No inventory management or large initial investment is required, making it an attractive option for aspiring entrepreneurs.

To kickstart my dropshipping venture, I carefully selected a niche with potential for revenue and sourced products from suppliers on popular platforms such as AliExpress. I opted for a user-friendly dropshipping platform to build my online store. Within a couple of hours, my store was up and running – a moment filled with excitement and anticipation.

Marketing played a crucial role in attracting customers to my store. I utilized various channels like social media and Google Ads to generate traffic. Additionally, I implemented SEO strategies to improve my store’s visibility in search engine results. Implementing these marketing techniques proved fruitful as I started receiving a steady stream of visitors to my store.

As visitors turned into customers, I assigned the task of order fulfillment to my trusted suppliers. However, this is where the first hurdle appeared. Delivery times were longer than anticipated, causing some customer dissatisfaction. To address this, I reached out to the suppliers for quicker delivery options, but it proved difficult to find a reliable solution. Consequently, this affected my store’s reputation and resulted in a few negative reviews.

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Another challenge I faced was managing customer inquiries and concerns. A prompt response is vital to maintain a positive image, and delays can lead to frustrated customers. To tackle this, I set up automated email responses and incorporated a live chat feature on my website. Although these measures alleviated the issue to some extent, it still required constant monitoring and attention.

Furthermore, handling returns and refunds was not as straightforward as I initially presumed. As a dropshipper, I lacked direct control over the fulfillment process, making it complicated to ensure a smooth customer experience during returns. The need for open communication with suppliers to facilitate quick and hassle-free returns became evident.

As the 14 days flew by, my dropshipping experience had its ups and downs. While there were moments of joy upon making sales, I also experienced moments of frustration when confronted with logistical challenges or unhappy customers. Ultimately, this experiment taught me a valuable lesson about the reality of dropshipping – it’s not as simple or effortless as it is often portrayed.

Before anyone jumps on the dropshipping bandwagon, it is crucial to conduct thorough research, understand the challenges, and manage expectations. Dropshipping requires constant monitoring, adaptability, and effective communication with suppliers to ensure customer satisfaction. It is not a passive income stream but a business that demands consistent effort, especially in the early stages.

In conclusion, my 14-day dropshipping journey was a valuable learning experience. If pursued diligently and with an understanding of its nuances, dropshipping can be a rewarding business model. However, it requires perseverance, meticulous planning, and continuous improvement. So, if you’re considering entering the world of dropshipping, remember to equip yourself with knowledge, be prepared for challenges, and keep evolving to thrive in this competitive landscape.

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34 Comments

  1. Ibnu Irfan

    Whatever you do, please don't subscribe for the minea (so called ads spy). It's thrash, i also do not understand why he recommended that, prolly cause of the money… tsk

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  2. Chivooo

    $9.99 plus $10 shipping is not appealing

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  3. pug

    dude prob makes thousands of dollars dropshipping and doesnt buy a good mic

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  4. Rishab

    dropshipping still works ..i know a guy making more than $500k a month profit

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  5. Vijay

    Hey buddy I have sponsorship Purposal, how to contact you?

    Reply
  6. Motes

    since you been dropshipping for so many years how come you need to hire a guy to speed up your site off of fiverr? I never had to that and I been doing this probably as long as you have I just wanted to know why you took that route instead of just doing it yourself

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  7. yesitstkm

    Disappointing. I was excited by this video but the ending just fizzled out into nothing. No numbers, no metrics, and no in-depth ad review. No hate. Just being honest.

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  8. sufyan A

    can anyone help me creating good fb ads?

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  9. Gods Child

    Doing amazing cousin ,

    Love you ,
    cousin Gordie

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  10. tybreexo

    Could we get a in depth video on fulfilling orders

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  11. The One

    You're the man Seb. Crazy how much you've grown overall over the years. Keep it up!

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  12. Joel Berg

    How important are the ad strategies in comparison to a winning product? I find Im spending too much on different ad campaigns to test every strategy. But I probably should have moved on already… Thx for any advice

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  13. Xavier Welch

    Hey did u go through the supplier?

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  14. Kakarot Playz

    From which source will our product will reach to customers , the customers will have to buy it from our own website or ..?

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  15. Ashbal

    Can I have a 1o1 coaching.
    I've been trying to dropship for a long time now and have lost a lot and have found 0 success.
    Thank u❤

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  16. Amanda Schmidt

    Awesome video! Great value! Love the challenge and learning how you adjust to problems that come up. I need some help, with my Tiktok for business, the platform won't accept my business debit card, therefore I can't do an ad, I called my bank and they don't have a resolve, any feedback would be appreciated

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  17. UnlmtdProgress

    Guys dropshipping died a long.time ago. Dont let these influencers who get paid off Adsense fool you

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  18. THATcoolKID J

    You failed to highlight anything that was working with the store that made 3k. Kind of sketchy tbh… and I’ve been watching your videos for awhile.

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  19. Robertino Miro

    It’s enough $2000 to start dropshipng with u ?

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  20. Kanav Nathany

    The ad u made for the sunglasses thingy with the girl in it, did you hire her or was it ai generated or something

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  21. MUTAHIR MAHMOOD

    how can we get partner from USA for bussines

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  22. ahmed navid

    why don't you show your ad account? to understand better the stats?

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  23. Dmitry Z

    Did I miss it, but what was the product that end up being a winner?

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  24. Good Vibrations

    $3000 a day in sales means nothing – how much actual profit did you make? You could be spending $4k a day on ads and losing money.

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  25. Emanuel Velez

    Im still trying my best, but what if i cant scale at the moment ?

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  26. Carlos De León

    Btw bro pretty engaging your vid, good job by your editor

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  27. Ecom Hustler

    how are you split testing multiple offers fast?

    do you copy product pages and nust change up the offer?

    Reply
  28. LeaLay

    When I watch this it's not even about the methods or techniques, it's just to make myself remember I can actually do it and it's possible.

    Reply

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