My 60-Day Experiment with Dropshipping

Jan 9, 2024 | Dropshipping | 39 comments

My 60-Day Experiment with Dropshipping




I Tried Dropshipping For 60 Days: Here’s What Happened

Dropshipping has been gaining popularity in recent years as a low-risk way to start an online business. It allows entrepreneurs to sell products to customers without holding any inventory. Instead, when a product is sold, the retailer purchases the item from a third-party supplier who then ships it directly to the customer. Intrigued by the potential of this business model, I decided to give it a try for 60 days to see if I could make it work.

During the first few days of my dropshipping journey, I spent a considerable amount of time researching potential products to sell. I scoured various online marketplaces and social media platforms to identify trending items that I believed would resonate with my target audience. Once I had a few products in mind, I reached out to several suppliers to negotiate pricing and shipping arrangements. It was a tedious process, but after several days, I finally secured agreements with a few reputable suppliers.

With my products and suppliers in place, I then turned my attention to creating an e-commerce store. I opted to use a popular platform that offered a user-friendly interface and a variety of customization options. I spent several days designing my website, optimizing the layout and visuals to enhance the customer experience. Once I was satisfied with the look and feel of my online store, I launched it and eagerly awaited my first sale.

In the first few weeks, I dedicated a significant amount of time and effort to marketing my products. I used social media, email campaigns, and influencer partnerships to drive traffic to my website. Despite my efforts, I only managed to secure a few sales, which was disappointing.

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As the weeks went by, I encountered several challenges with dropshipping that I hadn’t anticipated. One of the biggest issues was the inconsistency of product quality and shipping times. Since I didn’t have control over the fulfillment process, I was at the mercy of my suppliers. This resulted in several customer complaints and refund requests, which tarnished my brand’s reputation.

Additionally, I struggled with the lack of control over inventory and shipping costs. I found it challenging to maintain a profitable margin while factoring in supplier fees and shipping expenses. This made it difficult to offer competitive prices to my customers, which hindered my ability to compete with other e-commerce businesses.

As my 60-day experiment came to a close, I reflected on my experience with dropshipping. While I appreciated the potential for low upfront costs and the ability to test products without holding inventory, I ultimately found the drawbacks to outweigh the benefits. The lack of control over product quality, shipping times, and inventory management made it a challenging business model for me to sustain.

In conclusion, dropshipping can be a lucrative business model for some, but it requires a significant amount of time and effort to overcome its inherent challenges. For me, the 60 days I spent dropshipping highlighted the importance of careful product selection, reliable suppliers, and a well-thought-out marketing strategy. Ultimately, I learned that dropshipping may not be the best fit for my entrepreneurial aspirations, but I gained valuable insights that will inform my future business endeavors.


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39 Comments

  1. @theturtletribetribeofthetu991

    I’ve matured and I know there’s no reason to be poor with what I’m provided with. I hope you can see this and motivate me for it. I’m still confused but I hope you have further clarification for BEAND NEW new comers

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  2. @user-le9iy5ks7j

    Is it okay if I'm from the Philippines and i do drop shipping that you teach?

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  3. @josequinones2031

    Really good video!
    The for making this video and showing how it really is.
    Definitely is not for everyone and I don’t think is for me!
    If you had to spend all that time and effort and work with a team and know already how to do it,
    Is going to be nearly impossible for me to do it, since I’m by myself and work 2 jobs!
    Thanks for the video!

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  4. @niallpringle

    great video! how did you find the girl to model and advertise the product?

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  5. @1730

    very surprise when you brough up snapchat. How strong is it in the US? I think it basically died here in asia..

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  6. @NurseOge

    Thanks for this. You just gained a subscriber

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  7. @CoreDump07

    "Zero to $250K:" xD yeah right zero
    How many people did work on that project and what would their loan cost be ?

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  8. @TopstarWoW

    Thanks a lot for this free course! Truly i cant thank you enough <3

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  9. @znati

    The adventure starts!

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  10. @trshcln6937

    Who would’ve thought that you can make a lot of money through drop-shipping if you spend a lot of money on ads

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  11. @crazyjloop89

    I peeped some illuminati symbolism when you guys were taking your photo. It could be that you're yogis with knowledge of the power mudras…but just interesting to pose that way around the 7 minute mark outside of a yoga/meditation practice

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  12. @benomayebu4818

    How do you get the videos to post as an ad on TikTok

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  13. @abur2803

    Rich people getting even more rich never seen dat before

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  14. @rmoses9786

    okay so you can use someone else's video as an AD?

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  15. @hunteruhuruazrael

    I was a bit suspicious, with all the luxury that you showed off, and then you got honest, saying you live generally normal lives but can still do those things, I respect that, you have me sold, I'm gonna try this with a group of friends.

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  16. @Guess-the-riddle

    Do they just re-use video's that already where posted on TikTok?

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  17. @SpadChad

    who would've known that people who have experience in doing something are good at doing it?

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  18. @Kellbender7

    Guys, thanks a million for motivating me. Actually, I started to search some info about dropshipping few days ago, and I discovered that no one could explain to me what is dropshipping better than you. Many of guys don’t show all the work behind. I am not from US, but I’d like to try and sell something in US. Thanks for the video again

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  19. @joshrobinson6388

    As far as timing for shipping goes what is the expected delivery for your product and how do you get a good reputation In regards to shipping timing are you ordering straight from the website and manually entering every order or do you have an automated program that places the orders to the actual company

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  20. @Nes89-xs8fc

    Much respect for this guys, amazes me to see people doing so well yet so humble. watching as much content as I can trying to learn before I jump with both feet’s in,

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  21. @user-gf8yf6vy6i

    i have watched this video over 5 times already in the past month and it's great content also the free course now i'm trying to open a US store cause till now i was working only in israel as a droshipper for the last year but didnt got to this numbers yet hopefully i will manage to do it right with your free course

    THX so much for it it always making me motivated and not giving up

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  22. @Maturemockups

    Awsome video thanks for any one that does need any ugc please feel free to comment below and I’ll be sure to get you connected ❤️

    Reply
  23. @drk-dq7yy

    the verse at the start immediately made me sub, great content gng!!!

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  24. @zokufn4366

    genuine question does the product come to your house first or what's that look like

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  25. @rithajasan

    is your software ready to use yet?

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  26. @BarryGildir

    You guys are amazing! Some much dedication put into this and it surely shows based of of your profits

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  27. @eddierios8636

    i liked the video only issue is i wanted more information on drop shipping i didnt care about la or anything els but the topic of the video.

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  28. @generalrodcocker1018

    and how could a normal person pay the video creators and ads? you guys are so spoiled that you don't see issues for not rich people. you need some grounding from time to time

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  29. @joshuabonilla735

    cant you be sued for using someone else's ad for a product that your dropshipping if your using their voice and face?

    Reply

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