If you sell large, heavy, high-ticket products, there’s one simple (and often overlooked) strategy that can significantly increase your profit margins, without changing your prices or adding more sales.

In this episode of the Drop Ship Lifestyle Podcast, Anton Kraly shares the exact freight broker negotiation method his team uses to save anywhere from $50 to $300 per order. You’ll learn:

• Why relying on your supplier’s shipping account can eat into your profits

• The difference between freight brokers and traditional shipping companies

• How to get competitive quotes from multiple brokers in minutes

• The “quote screenshot” tactic that plays brokers against each other for the best rates

• How repeated negotiations can unlock permanent account-wide shipping discounts

While Anton admits it’s one of his least favorite tasks, the math speaks for itself: a few minutes of work can add thousands of dollars to your bottom line each year.

Whether you’re already running a high-ticket dropshipping store or planning to start one, this is a strategy worth bookmarking and sharing with anyone in your network who sells big, heavy products.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Free Dropship Lifestyle Training + 500 High-Ticket Niche Ideas

📍 Free In-Depth Training Class:

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💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 3 Months For $1:

🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/⁠

Anton from Drop Ship Lifestyle addresses a common question regarding the difficulty of obtaining brand authorization using his dropshipping techniques. He details the process and shares tips for securing brand approval, highlighting the importance of building a strong brand presence for business growth. Learn about brand approval and how to make money online!

📍 Free In-Depth Training Class:

🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.dropshipwebinar.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 3 Months For $1:

🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/⁠

Anton dives deep into the concept of building multi-store networks for high-ticket dropshipping. He shares his own journey from a single e-commerce shop to a multi-million-dollar network, and walks you through why niche-specific stores convert better, how to structure your business entity, and strategies to drive free and paid traffic across multiple sites.

Key Takeaways

1. What Is a Multi-Store Network?

   • Independent, niche-specific Shopify stores (e.g., bouncehousesplus.com, trampolinesplus.com, swingsetsplus.com)

   • Cross-promotion flywheel: customer journeys between related niches

2. Why Not One “Superstore”?

   • Niche focus boosts conversion rate (CR) – e.g., 2.5% from targeted traffic

   • Superstores dilute authority, lower Return on Ad Spend (ROAS)

3. Selecting Store Niches

   • Brainstorm products that share a customer base (e.g., backyard play equipment)

   • Exclude unrelated niches to preserve brand relevance

4. Business Structure & Taxes

   • Use a single LLC (e.g., AK Stores LLC) with S-Corp tax election

   • Simplified accounting and exit strategy (sell the entire network)

5. Cross-Promotion Traffic Strategies

   • Order Confirmation Emails

   • Monthly Promotions & Remarketing

6. Scaling Your Revenue

   • Early strategy took Anton from ~$340K/year to ~$3.2M/year

   • Each store remains highly profitable on its own, but network multiplies ROI

7. Next Steps & Resources

   • Drop any questions in the comments

   • For in-depth niche research, store builds, and traffic modules, grab the free 2-hour webinar at dropshipwebinar.com

📍 Free In-Depth Training Class:

🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.dropshipwebinar.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 3 Months For $1:

🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/⁠

In this episode, I discuss Memorial Day promotions, fraudulent orders, and tips for getting approved with suppliers as a new store owner! 

Important: It's recently been brought to my attention that many Drop Ship Lifestyle Members are not aware that I also host a members-only podcast. If you are a member, you can find the full back-catalog, plus new episodes, in your members area by going to Bonuses, then clicking "Listen to the podcast ->"

📍 Free In-Depth Training Class:

🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.dropshipwebinar.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 3 Months For $1:

🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/⁠

In this episode, I share my experience with the China tariffs and their impact on eCommerce.

I discuss the impact of tariffs on pricing, what this means for eCommerce sales, and how to avoid the tariff war completely.

📍 Free In-Depth Training Class:

🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.dropshipwebinar.com⁠⁠⁠

💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 3 Months For $1:

🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/⁠

In this episode, I discuss the recent changes to the U.S. de minimis rule and their impact on dropshipping businesses that ship from China to the U.S.

Previously, shipments valued under $800 could enter the U.S. duty-free, but with this exemption now removed, all shipments — regardless of value — are subject to tariffs. This means increased costs, longer delivery times, and more complex customs processes for businesses sourcing from China.

📍 How To Drop Ship High-Ticket Products From USA Suppliers:

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How the "Honey scam" affects Shopify Sellers.

Want to drop ship profitably in 2025? Download our new dropshipping checklist for high-ticket dropshipping and follow along with this episode.

In this episode of the Drop Ship Lifestyle Podcast, I share 9 ways to get traffic to your eCommerce store in 2025.

The Ultimate Guide To Conversion Rate Optimization For 2025: Tips for converting more visitors into customers and double your sales WITHOUT needing more traffic.

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In this episode, I share 10 conversion rate optimization tips for turning more website visitors into customers. Follow this guide to make more money from your existing traffic.

📍 Ultimate Guide To Drop Ship Suppliers For 2025