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The Drop Ship Lifestyle podcast with Anton Kraly is here to serve high-ticket dropshippers looking to increase revenue, automate operations, and become the authority in their niche.
This show is published weekly and gives you a behind-the-scenes look into how we're growing our eCommerce stores. Topics discussed include niche selection, market research, web design, supplier approvals, conversion rate optimization, getting traffic and more.
Our mission is to empower freedom through entrepreneurship.
Join the lifestyle and find your freedom @ https://www.dropshiplifestyle.com
Dropshipping Profit Margins (& How To Increase Them)
In today’s episode of the podcast, Anton shares dropshipping profit margins and how to increase them.
On Monday we released an episode called “$50K Dropshipping In 1 Month! What Is The Ad Budget?”
That episode is getting great feedback so thank you for that!
But it also had some comments from people saying “it’s a lot easier to do $50,000 in sales than $50,000 in take-home profit”, which is obviously true.
That’s why in today’s episode we’re going to be talking about dropshipping profit margins and how to increase them.
In this episode Anton shares a profit margin calculator that you can use for yourself here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d5BknxcZ1sJ-DursvJUSsL7GxV8yY9k61FwPT89oLMs/edit?usp=sharing
Note: Click File, then Make a Copy to add an editable version to your Google Drive Account
It’s very important to use this calculator before you start generating a lot of revenue because you need to know your numbers.
That’s why in this episode Anton breaks down your expenses, and how to find averages before you even get your first sale.
Using this calculator properly, and making decisions based on the data, will help to ensure maximum profitability for your dropshipping store.
If you’d like a more advanced training you can register for my upcoming webinar here: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com
14:0718/11/2021
$50K Dropshipping In 1 Month! What Is The Ad Budget?
If you’ve been following Drop Ship Lifestyle on social media for any amount of time you’re probably aware that we share students' results almost every day.
We do this for a couple of reasons:
To publicly congratulate our members who are doing the work and getting results
To show everyone out thinking about drop shipping that what we do and what we teach actually works!
We typically get 2 types of comments on these videos…
One is from people asking “what products are they selling?”
I don’t give out our students niches, but I did just share a new video with the Top 10 Niches For Dropshipping in 2022.
You can watch that here:
https://youtu.be/SK4x3taAn14
The second question is from people asking “how much did it cost them to get those sales?”
That is the question I’ll be answering in today’s video.
Specifically, I will answer the question of how much it costs in advertising to generate $50k in sales.
To do this, I share:
What is ROAS?
What is blended ROAS?
What is the ad budget?
What traffic sources the ad budget is split across
How much of the budget goes to each advertising source
Links From Episode:
DropShipWebinar.com
Top 10 Niches For 2022
10:5515/11/2021
3 Reasons Dropshippers Will Fail in 2022
In today’s episode of the eCommerce Lifestyle Podcast, Anton shares 3 reasons why many dropshippers will fail in 2022, and what to do to avoid them.
Links From Episode:
DropShipWebinar.com
12:5912/11/2021
4 Tips For Profitable Niche Selection in 2022
In today’s episode of the eCommerce Lifestyle Podcast, Anton shares 4 tips to use to pick profitable products to sell when dropshipping on Shopify.
Links From Episode:
DropShipWebinar.com
4 Tips For Profitable Niche Selection in 2021
[Niche Selection] 4 Methods to Find Niches
Dropshipping $10,000 Products
17:4908/11/2021
Top 10 Niches For Dropshipping in 2022 📈
Do you want the top 10 niches for dropshipping in 2022? Do you think finding 1 perfect niche is the key to success? Then STOP whatever you're doing and watch this video podcast right now. 🚀 Free Training Webinar + Our List of 237 Product Ideas: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com
In this video, Anton shares the 10 best products to dropship in 2022. Watch to learn why we’re focusing on the "new normal" and what products you should sell on Shopify as we move into 2022.
Videos:
📍The Top 10 Dropshipping Niches of 2021 📍
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z7o-HFz-hg
📍The Top 10 Dropshipping Niches of 2020 📍
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgayHTytYGA
📍The Top 10 Dropshipping Niches of 2019 📍
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2TZck-50bI
📍The Top 10 Dropshipping Niches of 2018 📍
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xbzIi-aRPo
📍How To Start a Dropshipping Business In 21 Days📍
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbiTBC_1gHs
📍How To Sell High Ticket Products [ Dropshipping Tips]:
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahCzNWRj83o
📍8 Dropshipping Scams to Avoid📍
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72T8Ca9niJE
Courses:
📦 Dropshipping: https://www.dropshiplifestyle.com/ecommerce-courses/
Membership:
💻 Digital Marketing: https://www.thebestthingilearned.com/start/
Book:
📖 Drop Ship Secrets: https://www.dropshipsecrets.com/
Podcast:
🎙️ eCommerce Lifestyle: https://www.ecommercelifestyle.com/listen/
Merch:
👕 Represent DSL: https://www.dslmerch.com/
In this video, I share the top 10 niches for dropshipping in 2022.
Here is the resource where I share the top 10 niches for dropshipping from 2015-2022: https://www.dropshiplifestyle.com/top-10-niches/
These are all products that I would personally sell in 2022.
I hope you get value from this video but please remember that just choosing one of these niches is not going to make you rich.
You need to get niche selection right as it is the foundation for your business, but it is only the first step of the process of building a highly profitable, semi-automated store.
To make dropshipping work for you, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1. Pick Your Niche (you are here)
Step 2: Do Market Research & Locate Your "Future Competitors"
Step 3: Build Your Demo Store
Step 4: Get Approved With Suppliers
Step 5: Optimize For Conversions
Step 6: Get Traffic
Step 7: Outsource & Automate
The best place to start is http://www.dropshipwebinar.com
27:0102/11/2021
Paid Advertising In a Cookieless World…
Facebook, Instagram, Google, Snapchat, Pinterest, Twitter, and just about all other ad platforms are changing.
Due to changes Apple has been making we’re moving towards a future where tracking cookies cease to exist.
In today’s episode of the eCommerce Lifestyle Podcast, Anton shares:
1: Why We’re Moving Away From Tracking Cookies
2. The Real World Impact This Is Already Having On Advertisers
3. What To Do It About To Be Able To Advertise Profitably
Links From Episode:
- Free Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
13:2428/10/2021
How To Create Your First YouTube Ad When Dropshipping
Anton shares how to create your first (and most profitable) YouTube ad when dropshipping.
Links From Episode:
- Free Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
- The Best Thing I Learned: https://thebestthingilearned.com/
- [Members Only]: Create Audiences For Google Ads: https://blueprint.dropshiplifestyle.com/topic/google-ads-audiences/
- [Members Only]: Google Analytics Enhanced eCommerce Tracking: https://blueprint.dropshiplifestyle.com/topic/google-analytics/
17:2625/10/2021
When To Get a Warehouse
In today's episode of the eCommerce Lifestyle Podcast, Anton answers a question submitted by a listener:
"There are suppliers in my niche that do not ship directly to my customers. I am thinking of signing a lease for a warehouse space. Do you think this is a good idea?"
Links From Episode:
- Free Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
- How to Drive FREE Traffic to Your Shopify Store: https://youtu.be/-1FtUXZ1i5U
- How To Start With $1k: https://youtu.be/6viwrd9rFEQ
- How To Start With $5k: https://youtu.be/C055JmpQMkk
06:5721/10/2021
Competitors Breaking The Rules? Do This…
Anton shares what to do if and when your competition violates pricing policies.
Links From Episode:
- Free Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
05:2018/10/2021
Dropshipping Risks (And How To Avoid Them)
Anton shares the biggest dropshipping risks, and what to do to avoid them.
Links From Episode:
- Free Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
- Supplier Research (Members Only): https://blueprint.dropshiplifestyle.com/topic/drop-ship-supplier-research/
- Enhanced eCommerce Tracking (Members Only): https://blueprint.dropshiplifestyle.com/topic/google-analytics/
07:3212/10/2021
5 eCommerce Stores To Model For Success
Anton shares 5 eCommerce stores to model for success in your own business.
Free Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
5 Stores:
Wayfair.com
bhphotovideo.com
Amazon.com
fashionnova.com
bombas.com
09:4704/10/2021
Lessons From a 9-Figure Drop Ship Supplier
Anton shares the top 5 lessons he learned during a meetup with a 9-figure drop ship supplier.
Free Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
11:5630/09/2021
Dropshipping From Domestic Suppliers
Anton clarifies what he means when he says “you should only dropship for domestic suppliers”. He also shares a website you can use to source domestic suppliers of your own.
04:3620/09/2021
Do The Work
Anton shares 3 tips on how to get things done when life gets in the way.
07:2416/09/2021
When To Invest In Building Your Brand
In today’s episode of the eCommerce Lifestyle podcast, Anton answers a question submitted via YouTube.
“I’m thinking of spending a lot of money on ads with an engagement campaign and building my brand step by step until I start getting customers. Is this a good strategy?”
05:1913/09/2021
Best Facebook Ads Strategy for 2021 (Post iOS Update)
This is the best Facebook Ads Strategy for 2021 if you’re dropshipping on Shopify and looking to bring back iPhone conversions after the iOS 14 updates.
Links From Episode:
Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69zuchnWmaE
Previous Episode: What’s Going On With Facebook?
09:0809/09/2021
What's Going On With Facebook Ads?
If you advertise your business on Facebook you’ve likely seen your costs skyrocket over the past few months. Anton explains why in today’s episode of the eCommerce Lifestyle Podcast.
Links From Episode:
Free Dropshipping Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
07:3506/09/2021
Top 5 Shopify Apps For 2021
Anton shares the top 5 Shopify Apps for increasing sales and customer satisfaction in 2021.
Links From Episode:
Free Dropshipping Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
06:5402/09/2021
8 Things You Need To Know Before Dropshipping
Do NOT start dropshipping until you’ve listened to this podcast.
Links From Episode:
Free Dropshipping Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
Should you build a one-product dropshipping store? https://youtu.be/1N-ndwLwuU8
09:4830/08/2021
Where Are The Customers???
Anton shares one simple way to find customers in your niche.
Links From Episode:
Free Dropshipping Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
09:1826/08/2021
Guaranteed Income!
I think I just found a new dropshipping scam being promoted on Facebook. Listen to today’s episode to make sure you don’t lose any money!
Links From Episode:
Free 30 Day Shopify Trial: https://www.shopify.com/free-trial/dropshiplifestyle
Free Dropshipping Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
07:0723/08/2021
How To Deal With Inventory Issues When Dropshipping
The biggest issue when it comes to dropshipping is not being in control of inventory. In today’s episode of the eCommerce Lifestyle Podcast, Anton shares how to resolve it.
Links From Episode:
Free 30 Day Shopify Trial: https://www.shopify.com/free-trial/dropshiplifestyle
Free Dropshipping Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
Supplier Relationships Training: https://blueprint.dropshiplifestyle.com/topic/supplier-relationships/
08:5219/08/2021
Make An Offer
Anton shares a strategy that is GUARANTEED to increase your revenue.
Links From Episode:
Free 30 Day Shopify Trial: https://www.shopify.com/free-trial/dropshiplifestyle
Free Dropshipping Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
Get Money Now: https://secure.ecommercelifestyle.com/get-money-now-order
06:2216/08/2021
My Q4 Sales Strategy
In today’s episode of the eCommerce Lifestyle Podcast, Anton lays out his Q4 sales strategy including when we’re running promotions, who we are promoting them to, and how we come up with offer ideas.
Links From Episode:
Free 30 Day Shopify Trial: https://www.shopify.com/free-trial/dropshiplifestyle
Free Dropshipping Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
10:1812/08/2021
Q4 Starts NOW
For the most successful eCommerce stores, Q4 starts in August. Listen to today’s episode of the eCommerce Lifestyle Podcast to discover why.
Links From Episode:
Free 30 Day Shopify Trial: https://www.shopify.com/free-trial/dropshiplifestyle
Free Dropshipping Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
09:0109/08/2021
How To Create Your Return Policy
It’s true… having a great Return Policy will lead to more profit for your store.
In today's episode of the eCommerce Lifestyle Podcast, Anton shares how to create one for your own online store.
Links From Episode:
Free 30 Day Shopify Trial: https://www.shopify.com/free-trial/dropshiplifestyle
Free Dropshipping Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
08:3705/08/2021
How To Prevent Fraud On Shopify
Anton shares 2 common types of fraud on Shopify, and how to avoid them.
Links From Episode:
Free 30 Day Shopify Trial: https://www.shopify.com/free-trial/dropshiplifestyle
Free Dropshipping Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
Accept The Randomness: https://www.ecommercelifestyle.com/accept-the-randomness/
12:2802/08/2021
How I Audit My Stores
Anton answers a viewer-submitted question: “What are some key factors that you pay attention to when evaluating the current state of your business? How do you know what needs improvement?”
Links From Episode:
Free 30 Day Shopify Trial: https://www.shopify.com/free-trial/dropshiplifestyle
Free Dropshipping Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
Accept The Randomness: https://www.ecommercelifestyle.com/accept-the-randomness/
13:2029/07/2021
My Biggest Dropshipping Failure
Anton shares his biggest failure in dropshipping after being in the business for over a decade.
Links From Episode:
Free 30 Day Shopify Trial: https://www.shopify.com/free-trial/dropshiplifestyle
Free Dropshipping Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
12:3626/07/2021
Amplify Your Google Shopping Ads
Anton shares a simple but effective way to increase your revenue by amplifying your Google Shopping Ads.
Links From Episode:
Free 30 Day Shopify Trial: https://www.shopify.com/free-trial/dropshiplifestyle
Free Dropshipping Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
08:4422/07/2021
8 Things To Know Before Building a Shopify Store
Anton shares 8 things you need to know if you want to build your first (or your next) Shopify store.
Links From Episode:
Free 30 Day Shopify Trial: https://www.shopify.com/free-trial/dropshiplifestyle
Free Dropshipping Training: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
12:1119/07/2021
7-Figures From This Simple Facebook Ads Campaign
Anton shares a simple Facebook Ad Campaign that has generated him over $1,400,000 at a 20x Return On Ad Spend.
Links From Episode:
Free Training @ https://www.dropshipwebinar.com
30 Day Free Shopify Trial @ https://www.shopify.com/free-trial/dropshiplifestyle
12:1915/07/2021
Make Money Dropshipping Without A Website
Anton shares a simple method you can use to make money dropshipping without ever building a website.
07:0712/07/2021
Email Marketing On Steroids
Anton shares a proven method to supercharge your email marketing results.
15:2408/07/2021
Advertising With An UNLIMITED Budget
Want to advertise with an unlimited budget while still being profitable? Then today’s episode of the eCommerce Lifestyle Podcast is for you.
11:2805/07/2021
Low-Ticket Dropshipping Done Right
Believe it or not, there is a way to make money with low-ticket dropshipping. Anton explains how in today’s episode of the eCommerce Lifestyle Podcast.
09:4001/07/2021
Dropshipping $10,000 Products
Anton shares the advice he gave to a Drop Ship Lifestyle member who is dropshipping extremely high-ticket products and looking to increase his conversion rate.
11:4928/06/2021
Passion Does Not Equal Profit
Here’s why you shouldn’t look to your passions when choosing products to sell.
05:2224/06/2021
5 Steps To Revive a Dead Dropshipping Store
In today’s episode of the eCommerce Lifestyle Podcast, Anton shares how to bring a dead dropshipping store back to life.
🚀 Free Training Webinar + Our List of 237 Product Ideas: DropShipWebinar.com
18:3021/06/2021
Top 8 Reasons New Dropshippers Fail
In today’s episode of the eCommerce Lifestyle Podcast, Anton shares the top 8 reasons why new dropshippers fail.
🔗 Links From This Episode 🔗
👉 Watch: Free Training From Drop Ship Lifestyle
👉 Listen: All Previous Podcast Episodes
👉 Support: Leave Us a Review On Apple Podcasts
19:5017/06/2021
I Messed Up....
Hopefully, you can learn something from my mistake...
11:3514/06/2021
My Thoughts On Drop Ship Supplier Directories In 2021
Drop ship supplier directories are changing… but is it for the better?
The short answer is no, but in this video, Anton goes into detail as to why.
What's covered:
What is a drop ship supplier directory
What hasn't changed with drop ship supplier directories
What has changed with drop ship supplier directories
How to really find the best suppliers
Links:
Supplier Resources
Free Training
07:0910/06/2021
High-Ticket B2B Dropshipping… Is It Worth It?
Anton talks about high-ticket dropshipping in B2B niches and why you shouldn’t immediately write them off.
06:5807/06/2021
How To Lose Money Dropshipping On Shopify By Getting The WORST Possible Traffic
Anton shares how to lose money dropshipping on Shopify by getting the WORST possible traffic.
Links From Episode:
How To Lose Money Dropshipping On Shopify By Selling For Bronze Suppliers
How To Lose Money Dropshipping On Shopify By Picking The WORST Niche
07:4003/06/2021
How To Lose Money Dropshipping On Shopify By Picking The WORST Niche
Anton shares how to lose money dropshipping on Shopify by picking the WORST possible niche.
Missed part of 1 of the series? Check it out here: How To Lose Money Dropshipping On Shopify By Selling For Bronze Suppliers
07:0631/05/2021
How To Lose Money Dropshipping On Shopify By Selling For Bronze Suppliers
Anton shares how to lose money dropshipping on Shopify by selling for bronze suppliers.
05:5527/05/2021
Dropshipping FREE Samples
Paid ads are the lifeblood of many eCommerce stores… but they can be tricky to set up and maintain. So, should you outsource them?
Anton answers that question plus more in today’s episode of the eCommerce Lifestyle Podcast.
🔗 Links From This Episode 🔗
👉 Watch: Free Training From Drop Ship Lifestyle
👉 Listen: All Previous Podcast Episodes
👉 Support: Leave Us a Review On Apple Podcasts
12:0824/05/2021
Should You Outsource Paid Ads?
Paid ads are the lifeblood of many eCommerce stores… but they can be tricky to set up and maintain. So, should you outsource them?
Anton answers that question plus more in today’s episode of the eCommerce Lifestyle Podcast.
🔗 Links From This Episode 🔗
👉 Watch: Free Training From Drop Ship Lifestyle
👉 Listen: All Previous Podcast Episodes
👉 Support: Leave Us a Review On Apple Podcasts
12:0420/05/2021
Can You Sell Products Above MAP?
How Much Should You Markup Your Products? 20%, 50%, 100%, more?
In today’s episode of the eCommerce Lifestyle Podcast, Anton answers the question “How much should I mark up my products, and can I sell above MAP?”
🔗 Links From This Episode 🔗
👉 Watch: Free Training From Drop Ship Lifestyle
👉 Listen: All Previous Podcast Episodes
👉 Support: Leave Us a Review On Apple Podcasts
05:1117/05/2021
Dropshipping In a Post COVID World
It’s been a wild ride in the world of eCommerce for these past 15 months with the world getting flipped upside down due to COVID… but the future is looking bright.
With the hopes of everything being back to “normal” within the coming months, Anton shares how dropshipping will be different in a “post COVID” world.
🔗 Links From This Episode 🔗
👉 Watch: Free Training From Drop Ship Lifestyle
👉 Listen: All Previous Podcast Episodes
👉 Support: Leave Us a Review On Apple Podcasts
16:1113/05/2021