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In this episode of The Dropship Podcast, Jon and Ben discuss 5 things they would look into if you came to them asking why your high ticket dropshipping business isn't working.
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Not sure which dropshipping niche you should focus on in 2025? We’ve got you!
A high-ticket dropshipping business model works best when you focus on your customers’ passions, interests, or business needs, instead of building your business around product categories.
This is why knowing your target customers’ needs is a must if you want to build a successful business—and if you’re left scratching your head about this, then this is the episode for you.
In it, we break down 3 different dropshipping niches that you might be sleeping on, and that have a ton of potential.
Don’t sleep on these opportunities—listen now to learn more.
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Woodworking equipment (04:23)
Wellness business equipment (07:40)
Commercial printing equipment (11:05)
Additional Resources:
❗ Join our FREE masterclass and learn how to build a high-ticket dropshipping business: https://dropshipbreakthru.com/go/watch/go/
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Listen to John's dropshipping journey starting from scratch to reaching a total of $750,000 in sales in just 9 months from starting.
John is a great example of what's possible with our Dropship Breakthru method if you are consistent and put in the work.
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Dropshipping is a scam—this is what many people will say when you tell them you’re thinking about starting a dropshipping business.
The internet is rife with myths and misinformation about dropshipping, and today, we’ve decided to debunk some of the most popular ones. We’ll also be breaking down the main reasons why people fail at dropshipping.
Listen in now and learn:
…and much more!
Are you ready to change the way you think about dropshipping?
Then tune in now!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Is dropshipping a scam? (00:47)
Let’s debunk some myths (01:45)
Why people fail (05:41)
Additional Resources:
❗ Join our FREE masterclass and learn how to build a high-ticket dropshipping business: https://dropshipbreakthru.com/go/watch/go/
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❗ Connect with us on social media:
➡️ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dropshipbreakthru/
➡️ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dropshipbreakthru/
➡️ Join our FREE Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dropshiptribe/
In this episode of the Dropship Podcast, Jon and Ben break down high ticket dropshipping. We explain how payments flow from customers to suppliers and highlight the profit margins involved.
Selling higher-priced items, like a $5,000 sauna, can yield substantial profits compared to low ticket items. We also discuss the importance of marketing, SEO, and managing operational costs.
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Timestamps:
Introduction to Dropshipping (00:00:00)
Jon shares how beginners can start dropshipping without a credit card or much money.
Understanding Payment Processing (00:00:19)
Ben introduces the topic of how dropshipping payments work and how money flows.
The Sales Process Explained (00:00:52)
Jon explains the process from customer payment to supplier order placement in dropshipping.
Payment Timeline and Profit Calculation (00:01:43)
Jon discusses the timing of payments and how gross profit is calculated after expenses.
Starting Without Credit (00:03:42)
Jon emphasizes that beginners can start dropshipping by waiting for customer payments.
Real Numbers in High Ticket Dropshipping (00:04:59)
Ben uses a sauna example to illustrate the profitability of high ticket items versus low ticket items.
Acquiring Customers (00:06:17)
Ben explains how to attract customers through ads and SEO for high ticket products.
Understanding Business Expenses (00:07:28)
Jon details the various costs involved in running a dropshipping business, including ad spend.
Calculating Net Profit (00:09:51)
Jon explains how to determine net profit by subtracting expenses from gross profit.
Typical Profit Margins (00:11:53)
Ben discusses average net profit margins for dropshipping businesses and compares high and low ticket sales.
Business is largely about solving problems for people. Your customers are coming to your store because they have a problem that they require a solution for and that solution is going to give them an outcome that they desire.
So the more you go looking for problems to solve for your customers the more they will look to you and your business as the person/business that will provide the outcomes they are looking for.
Outcomes = Money. Solve problems to get there.
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In this episode we're sharing 4 ways that have worked for us to increase your conversion rate (and get more customers).
We're not talking about "hacks" that many people talk about when it comes to getting more customers.
There's work here for sure and you need to be consistent, but the work works!
Get into it today.
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Timestamps
Understanding Customer Assumptions (00:00:00)
Discussion on the assumptions made by new business owners about their customers and products.
Using Microsoft Clarity (00:01:00)
Introduction to Microsoft Clarity, a free tool for analyzing customer interactions on websites.
Learning from Customer Behavior (00:02:11)
Insights on how to observe customer behavior to identify issues on your website.
The Importance of Customer Calls (00:06:59)
Emphasis on calling customers post-purchase to gather valuable feedback.
Post-Sales Support Calls (00:09:36)
Advice on how to conduct post-sales support calls and gather customer insights.
Asking the Right Questions (00:12:26)
Strategies for asking customers questions to improve the shopping experience.
User Testing with Friends and Family (00:13:41)
Encouragement to have friends and family navigate the website for usability feedback.
Font Size Considerations (00:14:55)
Discussion on the importance of using larger font sizes for better readability, especially on mobile devices.
Understanding Customer Attention (00:16:49)
Discusses the importance of readability on websites to retain customer attention.
The Importance of Headlines (00:18:09)
Emphasizes rewriting headlines to convey product benefits quickly for better sales.
Feature vs. Benefit (00:19:34)
Explains the distinction between product features and the benefits they provide to customers.
Crafting Outcome Statements (00:22:23)
Encourages using outcome statements to clarify the real-life benefits of product features.
Quantifying Value (00:25:27)
Highlights the significance of expressing savings in dollar amounts to enhance customer understanding.
Engaging with the Audience (00:27:25)
Invites listeners to participate in discussions about improving headlines and product descriptions.
If you know us at all you know that we don't do "guru" niche lists. You know the ones... "Get my list of hot niches for 2024" 🤮.
Here's some dropshipping niches you should definitely avoid and just a general approach to dropship niche selection that you should absolutely avoid.
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Avoiding Generic Niche Lists (00:00:00) Speakers express skepticism about relying on generic niche lists provided by gurus.
Critiquing Trendy Niche Lists (00:00:44) Discussion on the proliferation of new niche lists and the pitfalls of following them.
Avoiding Unprofitable Niches (00:02:16) Emphasis on the importance of building a real business and avoiding instant gratification.
Challenges of Specific Niche Ideas (00:03:28) Identification of specific niche ideas to avoid in high ticket dropshipping.
Limitations of Singular Niche Focus (00:04:02) Discussion on the limitations of focusing on a single product category as a niche.
Avoiding Trendy and Competitive Niches (00:06:23) Discussion on the challenges of entering trendy and competitive niches like ice baths and infrared saunas.
Drawbacks of Entering Homewares Niche (00:08:42) Critique of entering the homewares niche, specifically focusing on murphy beds.
Challenges of Selling Hunting-related Products (00:14:35) Discussion on the challenges and limitations of selling hunting-related products in the high ticket dropshipping market.
The importance of niche selection (00:18:36) Discussion on avoiding generic niche lists and using critical thinking to select a niche.
Course offerings and support (00:19:16) Promotion of the course, personalized support, and invitation for niche suggestions.
Invitation to join the training (00:20:00) Encouragement to sign up for free training and start a high ticket dropshipping business.
Welcome to another episode of The Dropship Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of high-ticket dropshipping and share valuable insights from successful ecommerce entrepreneurs.
In today's episode, titled "How to Find Winning Products in 2025 lolz," we tackle a pressing topic: the misconceptions around finding hot products to dropship. We're gonna debunk the idea that dropshipping low-quality, low-ticket items from AliExpress is the way to go.
It's literally unbelievable that people are still getting drawn into this outdated approach in 2023, and we want to stress the importance of understanding the fundamental differences between low and high-ticket dropshipping. We emphasize the power of selling high-quality, brand-name products that customers are already seeking. We explain why it's more advantageous to focus on high-ticket items rather than constantly searching for the next "winning product" in the low-ticket market. We dismantle the flawed mindset behind building a business solely around products that have a short shelf life. We know that a true business is built on a repeatable process and a long-term strategy. High-ticket dropshipping not only offers the potential for substantial profits but also creates actual assets that can be sold for significant sums.
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Ben launched his high ticket dropshipping store 12 months ago with zero experience. He just hit $1.65M in sales and quit his job.
This is his story so far...
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