My Attempt at Dropshipping Without Any Initial Investment

Sep 25, 2023 | Dropshipping | 27 comments

My Attempt at Dropshipping Without Any Initial Investment




I Tried Dropshipping With NO MONEY…

Dropshipping has become a popular way for aspiring entrepreneurs to start their own online business. It offers a low-risk opportunity to generate income without the need to invest in inventory upfront. Intrigued by this concept, I decided to give dropshipping a try, but there was one catch: I had absolutely no money to invest.

With a mix of determination and creativity, I set out on my dropshipping adventure, curious to see if it was truly possible to start a business from scratch without any initial capital. Here’s how my journey unfolded.

The first step was to find a niche that had the potential for success. After thorough research, I chose to focus on natural skincare products. With the growing interest in organic and eco-friendly items, I believed this niche had the potential to attract customers. Additionally, it allowed me to tap into my own passion for sustainability and natural remedies.

Now came the challenging part – finding suppliers who would agree to dropship without requiring any upfront payment. I scoured the internet, spent hours researching, and finally managed to find a handful of suppliers willing to work with me. Negotiating dropshipping agreements was crucial, as I needed suppliers who could fulfill orders on my behalf when they were placed by customers on my website.

The next hurdle was the absence of funds for building and maintaining an online store. I turned to free website builders and managed to set up a simple but visually appealing website for my dropshipping business. I optimized it for search engines and made sure the layout was user-friendly. While my store lacked some advanced features, it was a starting point and something I could improve upon as I generated profits.

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Marketing was another challenge. Without money for paid advertisements, I had to rely on organic methods to drive traffic to my website. I created engaging content related to natural skincare and shared it on social media platforms, online forums, and relevant blogs. I joined skincare communities, provided valuable advice, and positioned myself as an authority in the field. Slowly but surely, people started showing interest in my products and browsing my website.

To truly succeed in dropshipping, customer service is key. Without the resources to outsource this aspect, I took it upon myself to provide exceptional support to my customers. Responding promptly to inquiries, being transparent about shipping times, and resolving any issues quickly became a priority. This personal touch helped me build trust and loyalty with my customers, leading to repeat purchases and positive word-of-mouth referrals.

As orders started coming in, I directed them to my suppliers, who handled the packaging and shipping process directly to the customers. With each sale, I earned a commission. Although the profit margin was low in the beginning due to the absence of bulk discounts, it was still a validation of my efforts.

As the months went by, I reinvested a portion of my earnings into improving my online store, buying in bulk to negotiate better deals, and eventually exploring paid advertising options to further boost my sales. While it took longer to progress without any initial capital, the consistency and perseverance paid off.

Starting a dropshipping business with no money was certainly a challenge, but it was not impossible. The key was to rely on creativity, resourcefulness, and a willingness to put in the time and effort to make it work. It required finding suppliers who believed in my vision, creating a visually appealing website, using organic marketing strategies, and providing exceptional customer service.

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Dropshipping without money may be a slower journey, but it teaches valuable lessons about bootstrapping and building a business from scratch. If you’re willing to push through the initial hurdles, the potential rewards can be significant.


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27 Comments

  1. Mini camera

    What do you think about the mini printer

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  2. Artmis.Cosplays

    I have a few questions what if a person is hands on learning could you help explain the steps of how to start and when is the best time to start i am a hands on person and it’s hard to just learn on a video as things change and I would have so many questions

    Reply
  3. Bizzard Hassenger

    This is impressive content you have here, There's something I'd always share concerning working with a financial professional can actually help you prepare for life financial struggles. I'm glad I was able to call my coach "vanessa donald sopoto" since I was actively cashing out from my portfolio and finally made over 370k just in the first quarter while everyone else was crying about the downturn. early this year.

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  4. mickey zhou

    We have 8 years of experience, we can help you purchase products and fulfill orders, our price is less than aliexpress.

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  5. J0J3

    Hey Cam, so what does a guy do When he's got a webpage and product set up and while going into ad manager (analysis) put up 4 ads on the second day of launch. The Cpm was really good on the first day of ad launch where I got 0.49, 1.07, 0.70, and 2.04 with combined impressions very close to 150,000 in one day but the total budget was set to 130 daily but it ran through that in less than a few hours and got no sales in those few hours just a good amount of traffic and engagement. So, What do I do now? Give up because I got no sales just a good amount of traffic in the past two days or force myself to allocate more budget into this in the hopes I can start getting sales?

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  6. Ash H

    hi! where can I find products with a small amount of shipping days? as oppose to ali express where it can take months to deliver to the customer.

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  7. kaitlin spears

    if u didnt add all of those memes and effects i woulda watched past 20 seconds

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  8. Royal

    Guys it's been more than a week I couldn't activate payment gateway in my store
    Any one can help?

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  9. Chubby Water

    I appreciate the honesty so much more then you trying to sell an unrealistic dream as someone who's trying to look for business models that work its hard to tell nowadays because everyone's content is very bias

    Reply
  10. Akam

    How about this you help a subscriber(me) start his Shopify shop and make his first 1k or 10k with drop shipping(day2)

    Reply
  11. Єгор Мєзєнцев

    Hi, brother. I've been into dropshipping for around 4 months now and I still haven't found my winning product. Could you please share any tips that might help me with that? Appreciate your help and love your content!

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  12. Ra's al Rešid

    Great video bro, thank you for sharing. It's not easy to start with no money because you are always going to have troubles at the start. And that's why you can't start it with 0$, but I get your point. You need to have advertising, product search tools (I am currently using one for six months already, and I get like five new products per week, and some good photos and videos to use). Now I run two online stores, and my income is almost 15k USD per month (passive income, which is of course even better).

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  13. Me beer

    buddy… Lets try giving Starbucks another chance..

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  14. Doxx G

    Really good video bro. How much your mentorship cost?

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  15. Error Doxx

    Love your videos bro your strategy is so good❤

    Reply
  16. Capucho3D

    This happened to me… I have been posting for 4 days, only around 3000 in one of the videos and I got a similar notification in one of the videos as well… Should I keep going or should I find a new product?
    Amazing video as always, I really needed to see this reality! Much love! ❤

    Reply
  17. Guillermo Pérez

    Thanks for the best sauce of the entire ecom space ❤

    Reply
  18. AllesDBest

    Thanks for your transperancy

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  19. it's Dipak

    Bro please make a video on how to viral Instagram Reels

    Reply
  20. sharif ahmad

    Bro your video's gave me super inspiration. Thank you bro

    Reply

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