This episode features an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session recorded by Jon that streamed live in our Facebook Group and YouTube channel.

Jon answered a huge range of dropshipping related questions including on Google Ads, niche selection, suppliers, business costs and more.

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In this episode of the Dropship Podcast, we dive into the nitty-gritty of setting a budget for Google Shopping ads when starting your dropshipping business.

We recommend starting with around $30 a day, which is about $900 a month, to get enough impressions and clicks.

We also talk about the importance of being patient and willing to take some risks, as initial ad spend might not immediately translate into profit.

The key takeaway? Start small, focus on acquiring customers, and build momentum over time. Don’t stress about immediate profits—think long-term growth!

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Bullet Points

- Importance of setting a reasonable budget for Google Shopping ads when starting a dropshipping business

- Insights into potential outcomes of different budget levels

- Suggested starting budget of $30 a day for Google Shopping ads

- Addressing concerns of potential risks and fear of not seeing immediate return on ad spend

- Emphasizing patience and willingness to live with a level of risk when starting a business

- Value of acquiring customers at break-even in the beginning

- Focus on long-term growth and value of the business rather than immediate profits

- Encouragement to take the first step and start with small actions to build momentum in the business

- Importance of setting achievable goals and gradually progressing

- Sharing personal experience of becoming more profitable over time

Timestamps

Setting a Budget for Google Shopping Ads (00:00:00)

Jon discusses the importance of starting with a reasonable budget for Google Shopping ads and the potential outcomes of different budget levels.

The Sweet Spot Budget for Google Shopping Ads (00:01:09)

Jon recommends starting with a budget of $30 a day for Google Shopping ads and explains the reasoning behind this amount.

Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Ad Spend (00:03:51)

Jon emphasizes the importance of finding a balance in ad spend, discussing the risks and benefits associated with different budget levels.

The Value of Break-Even Sales (00:11:55)

John and Ben explain the significance of acquiring customers at break-even in the beginning stages of the business.

Taking the First Step (00:16:48)

Jon encourages listeners to take the first step in starting their business, emphasizing the importance of small actions to build momentum.

Feeling Momentum (00:18:33)

Encouragement to take small steps to build momentum and progress in business.

Defining Success (00:19:35)

Success is defined as making progress each day, not just focusing on numbers or revenue.

Taking the First Step (00:20:21)

Encouragement to start the dropshipping journey and a promotional offer for starting a store.

In this episode of the Dropship Podcast, Ben and Jon dive into the journey of scaling a dropshipping business to $100 million in revenue.

Is it even possible?

They discuss the steps and strategies needed to grow a high-ticket dropshipping business, including bringing on your own products, acquiring brands, and expanding into new markets.

They stress the importance of starting and committing to your business, while also highlighting that even reaching $1 million can be incredibly fulfilling.

Ben and Jon encourage listeners to set realistic goals and focus on the journey, providing valuable insights and resources for aspiring ecommerce entrepreneurs.

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Starting a Business (00:00:00)

Anton and John discuss the challenges and strategies in building a high-ticket dropshipping business.

Path to $100 Million (00:00:53)

Anton and John outline a potential path to reaching $100 million in dropshipping, addressing the steps and strategies involved.

Reaching Revenue Milestones (00:01:30)

Anton and John discuss the progression from starting a business to reaching $1 million, $3 million, and eventually 8 figures in revenue.

Scaling with Dropshipping (00:03:33)

The conversation shifts to the potential of scaling a dropshipping business to nine figures and incorporating other profit centers.

Evolving a Dropshipping Business (00:07:13)

Anton and John explore the evolution of a dropshipping business, including the incorporation of other profit centers and strategies for growth.

Wayfair's Success (00:12:05)

The hosts discuss the success story of Wayfair, highlighting how they evolved from dropshipping to achieving $12 billion in revenue.

Portfolio of Dropshipping Stores (00:14:37)

The possibility of managing a network of high-ticket dropshipping stores to collectively reach nine figures in revenue is examined.

Setting Realistic Goals (00:17:08)

Anton and John emphasize the attainability of revenue milestones, encouraging listeners to consider the achievable benefits of reaching $1 million in profit.

The path to $100 million (00:19:21)

Discussion on the perception and motivation behind aiming for a $100 million revenue in dropshipping.

Building a sellable asset (00:20:18)

Highlighting the value of building a sellable asset in a high-ticket dropshipping business and the potential financial gains.

Unlocking possibilities (00:21:13)

Encouragement to put in extra effort, envisioning the achievable financial goals, and unlocking growth potential.

Reassessing financial needs (00:21:40)

Encouraging individuals to assess their actual needs and happiness, and emphasizing that massive wealth may not be necessary for fulfillment.

Starting and growing a business (00:23:03)

In this episode we're joined by Lee who is a high ticket dropshipper and Dropship Breakthru member.

One of the things we always say about getting started with high ticket dropshipping is that it's not just about dropshipping, it's about changing your life.

That change can come in unexpected ways and Lee's unique story and experiences is a great example of where high ticket dropshipping could take you.

Of course to get these opportunities you have to put yourself in the place where you can be open to them. That means actually starting!

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The beginning (00:00:00)

Transition to high ticket dropshipping (00:01:08)

Challenges in high ticket dropshipping (00:05:32)

Building a unique business approach (00:07:59)

Negotiating with suppliers (00:09:17)

Career transition (00:13:56)

Opportunity with the supplier (00:15:36)

Learning and Growth (00:20:52)

Unique Perspective on Entrepreneurship (00:21:36)

Unforeseen Opportunities in Entrepreneurship (00:22:48)

Trajectory Change (00:25:21)

Personal Changes in Entrepreneurship (00:27:37)

Creating Unique Product Content (00:32:24)

Simplified Video Creation (00:36:26)

Equipment for Video Creation (00:38:37)

Using a Phone and Gimbal (00:39:00)

Webcam Recommendation (00:40:47)

Taking the First Step (00:42:48)

Conclusion and Invitation (00:43:26)

In this solo episode of the Dropship Podcast, I talk about the "freeze state"—feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or paralyzed by fear—and how it can impact your business journey.

I share insights from the Dropship Breakthru community and offer strategies to manage overwhelm and fear, like breaking down big tasks into smaller steps and setting realistic goals.

I also stress the importance of measuring success beyond just revenue. My aim is to help you navigate these challenges and keep making progress in your ecommerce venture.

Jon

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Bullet Points

- Importance of mindset in entrepreneurship

- Concept of "freeze state" and its impact on entrepreneurs

- Strategies for managing overwhelm and fear in business

- Overcoming feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or paralyzed by fear

- Insights from the Dropship Breakthru community

- Addressing overwhelm through solid planning and realistic goals

- Measuring success beyond just revenue

- Personal experiences and practical advice

- Navigating challenges of overwhelm and fear

- Actionable strategies for managing mindset issues

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Understanding the Freeze State (00:02:16)

Explains the concept of "freeze state" and how it affects entrepreneurs' mental state.

Overwhelm and Fear in Business (00:03:17)

Describes how overwhelm and fear can paralyze entrepreneurs, hindering decision-making and progress.

Strategies for Managing Overwhelm (00:10:54)

Provides strategies for managing overwhelm and fear in business, including breaking down goals and having a solid plan.

Approaching Overwhelm (00:21:24)

Strategies for managing overwhelm, setting realistic goals, and recognizing progress.

Recognizing "Freeze State" (00:22:18)

Normalizing the experience of feeling stuck, self-talk, and beating oneself up, and recognizing and moving past fear.

Finding Support (00:24:38)

Importance of finding a mentor, community, and seeking support to deal with fear and making big decisions.

Perspective and Planning (00:32:48)

The role of a mentor in injecting perspective into decisions, developing a realistic plan, and managing expectations.

Self-Care and Mindset (00:35:12)

The link between physical well-being and mindset, emphasizing the importance of sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress management.

Taking the Next Step (00:40:14)

Encouragement to take a small step forward and the importance of progress in overcoming feeling stuck.

In this episode of the Dropship Podcast, Jon and Ben dive into the hurdles beginners face in high ticket dropshipping, especially the issue of getting clicks but no sales.

They share practical tips on improving traffic quality, optimizing website conversion rates, and the crucial role of customer feedback.

Jon talks about the importance of tracking Google ad expenses and targeting the right keywords. Ben highlights the value of remarketing and Facebook ads to re-engage visitors.

They both stress the need for a user-friendly website and continuous improvement. If you're starting out, their advice is to stay committed and keep refining your approach.

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The challenges of getting clicks but no sales (00:00:00)

Discussion about beginners' challenges in high ticket dropshipping, particularly regarding getting clicks but no sales.

Analyzing traffic quality (00:01:08)

Importance of understanding the quality of traffic and prioritizing search terms in Google ads.

Learning process and niche-specific factors (00:02:41)

Discussion about the learning process in high ticket dropshipping, niche-specific factors, competition, and traffic conversion.

Optimizing website conversion rates (00:06:49)

Importance of optimizing website conversion rates, persuading customers, and encouraging customer calls for better sales.

Customer feedback and communication (00:11:50)

Encouraging active customer communication, seeking feedback, and learning from customer interactions for business improvement.

Impact of brand selection on sales (00:16:14)

The significance of brand selection and its impact on sales in high ticket dropshipping, emphasizing the importance of continually adding new brands.

Leveraging the advantage of dropshipping (00:18:18)

Discussing the advantage of dropshipping in quickly adding and testing new products without significant investment.

Spending on Google Ads (00:19:10)

Discussion about spending on Google ads and the value of targeting the right keywords.

Early Sales and Challenges (00:20:03)

Normalcy of slow sales at the beginning of a business and the importance of remarketing and email setup.

Optimizing Website and Customer Feedback (00:20:57)

Importance of getting the right traffic, setting up Google and Facebook ads, and gathering customer feedback through tools like Microsoft Clarity.

Continuous Business Improvement (00:22:29)

Emphasizing the need for continuous work on the business, solving problems, and not just relying on ads.

It's no secret that we love Shopify. It's the best ecommerce platform for dropshipping and people who are getting their first taste of selling physical products online.

One of the crucial ingredients you need for a killer dropshipping store that not just looks great but performs well from a marketing perspective is an awesome Shopify theme.

In this episode we discuss the best themes for dropshipping stores on Shopify in 2025.

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If you're looking to advertise products in Google in 2024 and beyond there's a decent chance you might experience a Google Merchant Centre suspension.

Many people make the mistake of thinking this is the end of the world...

But is it really? The answer is no. Here's why and what you can do about it.

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One of the biggest struggles that aspiring entrepreneurs feel they experience is the struggle to "find time" to get started...

Here's the story. You'll never "find" time. You have to make time for your business or stay where you are.

Here's how you do that.

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Struggling with Time Management and Motivation (00:00:20) The challenge of finding time to work on the business and the addiction to social media.

Addiction to Social Media and Making Sacrifices (00:01:36) Insights on social media addiction, procrastination, and the mindset required to make sacrifices for business success.

Recognizing the Choice to be Addicted (00:03:24) Acknowledging the addiction to social media and the need to take responsibility for the choice to be distracted.

The Importance of Making a Choice (00:06:01) Emphasizing the need to make a conscious choice to prioritize business success and make necessary sacrifices.

Quantifying the Impact and Mindset Shift (00:09:33) Tips for managing social media addiction, quantifying time spent, and addressing the mindset required to overcome distractions.

The Driving Force of Distraction (00:13:54) Reflecting on the pervasive influence of smartphones and the need for a conscious decision to prioritize business success.

Making Sacrifices and Doing the Work (00:15:37) The importance of making sacrifices and the mindset required to do the work necessary for business success.

Commitment to Success (00:17:36) Discussion on the necessity of self-commitment and practice to achieve business success.

Overcoming Distractions (00:18:33) Insights on building better habits through practice and making the decision to prioritize business goals over distractions.

Making the Shift (00:19:32) The importance of fully committing to business goals to overcome time management challenges and addiction to social media.

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.