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How to Make $10,000 a Month With an Automated Dropshipping Business

by Peter PruOne Product DropshippingLeave a Comment on How to Make $10,000 a Month With an Automated Dropshipping Business

Empire builders, have you been looking for a way to get into ecommerce without having to invest a ton of time? While all great things in life take a great deal of hard work and diligence, there are ways to get into the ecommerce industry without being very hands-on. Start learning everything you need to know about having an automated dropshipping business today. 

Is Automated Dropshipping Even Possible? 

I have been in this space for a while now, and I know that there is a ton of opportunity within the ecommerce industry. There are various ways to get involved in the ecommerce space, but is an automated dropshipping store actually profitable? 

The answer to this question is a resounding, yes! 

Through automating your ecommerce business, it is possible to generate $10,000 every month while your store is essentially on autopilot. So, you might be wondering, if automating dropshipping is actually possible, how do you do it? Don’t worry. I’m about to let you in on all the best secrets.

It’s About Asking the Right Questions 

screen grab of the two dropshipper mindsets: involvement and investment

Before you start the process of automating your dropshipping business, you have to ask yourself some questions. Essentially, there are two ways you run can your automated dropshipping business. The first is through a more involved approach, and the second is through a more hands-off approach. To decide which method is for you, ask yourself these two questions. 

  1. How involved do I want to be in the business?
  2. Do I want to treat this as an investment opportunity? 

What to Expect from an Automated Dropshipping Business

If you don’t want to be hands-on with your business, then think of this as simply another investment opportunity for yourself. If you don’t want to be hands-on, that’s fine. You can still easily generate $10,000 in sales once your sales funnel is built out and automated. You may love your day job and just want the opportunity to create a little side hustle. That’s fantastic. 

However, without hands-on involvement in your dropshipping business, you will experience a plateau. The ability to reach that seven to eight-figure sales level can really only be achieved through steady involvement in the business. Automation is still possible through a hands-on approach. But your time will be spent on branding, sourcing, and building teams to scale the business.

There is nothing wrong with either of these two strategies. However, you need to weigh the pros and cons of each approach and decide which will fit your plans, goals, and busy schedule best. 

How Ecommerce Empire Builders Can Help

At Ecommerce Empire Builders, we build funnels out for our clients that run on autopilot. We also manage everything that has to do with the funnel. For these hands-off type of clients, having an ecommerce business is simply another investment strategy. They pay us to keep their store running and, in the process, generate thousands of dollars of revenue each month. 

However, most of the clients we work with at Ecommerce Empire Builders like to have a hand in their business. I would say out of all the clients we work with, about 80% like to be involved in the business. Ultimately, no matter what strategy you go with, there is a way to automate your dropshipping business. 

Setting Up Your Automated Dropshipping Business in Four Steps 

screen grab of the four key steps for setting up an automated dropshipping business

If you’re trying to set up an automated dropshipping store on your own, I have some tips to share. Keep in mind that you need to think about beyond the here and now when creating an automated store. This store should still be able to generate revenue years into the future. It’s futile to automate a store that has no promise of longevity. The four steps below have been my recipe for success in creating a profitable automated dropshipping business. 

1. Identify Your Niche 

The first step of any ecommerce business is to identify your niche. When you’re selecting your niche, it needs to be passion-based. Don’t try to jump on trends that may or may not be here in the next five years. Do your market research — find hobbies or niches that people have been involved with and will continue to be involved with. The best advice I have for you is to go into a niche that you’re not only passionate about, but that has also stood the test of time. 

2. Build Out Your Funnel 

After selecting your niche, it’s time to create an evergreen product offer and build out your funnel with a simple subscription feature. Creating an evergreen offer means you’re looking for a product and unique offer that is going to have an appeal both today and years down the line. 

The key to building a profitable automated funnel is having an excellent evergreen offer. So create an offer that will always be appealing to newcomers in the niche or hobby.

3. Send Traffic to Your Store 

After your funnel is built out with the automated subscription feature available, you need to start driving traffic to your sales funnel. The most efficient way to attract traffic to an automated funnel is through Facebook ads. The copy and creativity in these ads need to be evergreen, meaning that they will continually appeal to customers. 

4. Automate Your Fulfillment 

The final step in creating your automated dropshipping business is putting automated fulfillment into place. If you’re going into this alone, then you need to invest in automated tools like Dropton. 

If you’re looking to or have the means to have help running your business, I would also hire a virtual assistant. I like to use a blend of both automated tools and support from virtual assistants to keep the orders filled without any hiccups. Hiring a virtual assistant is an excellent investment. You can hire them for cheap, and they will oversee all of your customer service and order fulfillment. Having a virtual assistant to manage these elements is nice because it also gives you more time to focus on other tasks like building funnels and scaling your business. 

Consult With the Pros  

student learning how to build both a hands-on business and an automated dropshipping business

I dropped a lot of knowledge on you today, and I hope you can use some of it to create your own profitable automated dropshipping business. With everything being said, the key takeaway when creating an automated dropshipping business is to go into an evergreen niche and create an evergreen offer. There will always be people coming and going into different niches. To stay profitable, the evergreen offer you come up with has to be exciting now and in the future. 

If you want more guidance on creating your automated dropshipping business, feel free to connect with us today. At Ecommerce Empire Builders, we can help you build, launch, and scale your own profitable dropshipping business. Sign up for access to our exclusive free webinar today. Be sure to check our YouTube channel for even more free resources and insights into the dropshipping industry. Remember, your empire starts now. 

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How to Set Up a Profitable One Product Dropshipping Store

by Peter PruClickFunnels Training / One Product DropshippingLeave a Comment on How to Set Up a Profitable One Product Dropshipping Store

Empire builders, have you been in the ecommerce industry for a while now without making any serious traction? Well, I am about the let you in on a little secret. The reason you’re not making the sales you want to be is that you’re overcomplicating the process. The most profitable ecommerce businesses are simple products or ideas framed as incredible offers. Check out how you can take your own ecommerce endeavors to the next level by setting up a simple one product dropshipping store with ClickFunnels. It’s time to take a chance on yourself. You won’t be disappointed!

Benefits of a Simple Two-Step Order Form for Your One Product Dropshipping Store

So many aspiring ecommerce entrepreneurs fail because they try to overcomplicate the selling process. The number one rule in marketing is: a confused mind never buys. You have to create a simple and straightforward offer for your customer. 

The easiest way to create a simple offer is through a one product dropshipping store with ClickFunnels. This type of funnel allows you to generate the most revenue for your business while providing your customer with the best experience possible. 

I like to keep business simple, and ClickFunnels allows me to do just that. ClickFunnels gives me access to all the software I need to create and run a successful ecommerce store. In my YouTube video’s description, I set up a link to a sample template so you can see what ClickFunnels is all about. The template provided is a simple two-step order form funnel. With ClickFunnels, there are a ton of different funnel options you can go with. Personally, I prefer the two-step order form, and I encourage everyone, especially beginners, to go with the two-step order form option, too.   

Setting Up Your Two-Step Order Form Funnel 

screen grab of an order form on ClickFunnels

When I think about creating a new one product dropshipping store, I like to think of it as one offer rather than one product. The offer you come up with has to be unique. You have to give customers a reason to buy from you rather than from Amazon or Walmart.

Setting up your two-step funnel with ClickFunnels is relatively simple. You really only need two things to create a profitable order form. The first is a nice image of the product. You need to showcase your product and give your customer a reason to want it. Therefore, only a premium image with suffice. 

The second element you need to focus on when setting up your funnel is speaking to the customer. You have to highlight how the product you’re offering with benefit the customer in one way or another. Every product can solve a problem. You must showcase what problem your product will solve. It’s very simple: highlight the key benefit of the product. This will have customers seeing your offer as something with high perceived value.   

Why You Need to Use ClickFunnels

screen grab of the last steps for creating product offers on ClickFunnels

Funnels are designed to make you as much money as possible with your offer. If you like money, you need to be using ClickFunnels. Using ClickFunnels lets you create your business in a way that is as simple as possible.

Two-Step Order Form Breakdown

This is the breakdown of a two-step order form funnel. First, a customer lands on your funnel from a Facebook ad, Instagram ads (which I break down here), or other means of advertisement. They are then asked to enter their email address and shipping information the moment they enter your funnel to claim their offer. They then claim the offer and select the product quantity they desire. You can then present an upsell offer. Think of it as a toss-in item to bump up your total revenue. The customer either accepts or declines the upsell offer, and they are then taken to the order confirmation page. That’s it — that’s the whole process with a two-step order form funnel. 

The two-step order form funnel is simple in a way that presents customers with an offer with no confusion. There are no pages or products to get sidetracked by. Customers are given a straightforward offer with no way to get lost or confused. Your goal is to present one product as an irresistible offer. The offer is framed in a straightforward way that lets the customer know how they will benefit from taking the leap and purchasing your product. A confused mind never buys, so you have to present a simple offer to your customers if you want to be successful in ecommerce. 

Conversion Rates on ClickFunnels

happy customers looking at a persuasive product offer online

ClickFunnels convert at a rate of 10-15%. Shopify stores only convert at a rate of 1.3%. This discrepancy occurs because Shopify stores overcomplicate the selling process. With Shopify, customers are not presented with a straightforward offer. They look at all the products the store has to offer, get overwhelmed with all the choices, and end up just leaving the store altogether. This is no way to run a business. You simply can’t get the same results with Shopify as you can with ClickFunnels. 

Ultimately, you can sell whatever product or services you want in a funnel. The options are truly endless. ClickFunnels provides you a simple process that allows your store to be up and running quickly. It provides you access to premium software that will enable you to easily make a clean looking sales funnel on both desktop and mobile. ClickFunnels keeps it simple like no other selling platform out there can. If you want to make more money in ecommerce, you need to set up your own simple two-step order form with ClickFunnels today. 

Consult With the Pros 

Don’t overcomplicate your ecommerce journey. Keep it simple and create your own two-step order form funnel with ClickFunnels. If you have more questions about creating your own profitable two-step order form, feel free to reach out and consult with our team today. At Ecommerce Empire Builders, we can help you build, launch, and scale your own profitable dropshipping business. For more insider tips and information, sign up for access to our exclusive free webinar today. Be sure to check our YouTube channel for even more free resources and insights into the dropshipping industry. Remember, your empire starts now. 

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Find Winning Products With These Dropshipping Product Research Tools

by Peter PruNiche Research / Product ResearchLeave a Comment on Find Winning Products With These Dropshipping Product Research Tools

Empire builders, you already know that the key to success in the ecommerce industry is selling winning products. This is a simple concept, but how exactly do you go about finding these winning products? Check out all the tools I have used to find myself and my Ecommerce Empire clients extremely profitable dropshipping products below. Don’t just take my word for it. Start using these dropshipping product research tools in your own market research to find profitable ecommerce products and niches today.

Market Research Is What Sets You Apart

There are tons of individuals joining the ecommerce industry every day. What you need to understand is that market research is what separates the success stories from the “could have, would have, should have” stories. There is no magic pill, site, or product when it comes to success in the ecommerce industry. You have to put the work in, and you have to put emerge yourself into market research on the daily if you want to have success within this industry. 

The research tools I’m about to share with you are the tools I use myself in all of my market research efforts. I also recently revealed some of the top-performing products right now. I focus primarily on utilizing free market research tools. It’s all you really need to find winning products. However, I will share some paid market research tools that I have found success with too. 

Free Market and Dropshipping Product Research Tools

Before you go looking for the perfect product or sourcing method, you must make sure there is a market for the products or niche you’re trying to get into. Don’t be the person selling products or breaking into a niche where people aren’t already buying. Your compelling offer and good marketing mean nothing when you’re selling a product that nobody wants. You have to do your research before jumping headfirst into a niche. Search for articles that discuss market trends and utilize the following free tools to determine if a potential product or niche is likely to be profitable or not. 

1. Google Trends 

screenshot of "bread baking" search volume over time on Google

The first free market research tool I recommend using is Google Trends. You can use this tool to find the average search volume of various keywords, phrases, products, or niches. I love using this tool as it gives an excellent insight into the potential that exists within various products or niches. For example, you could look up the average search volume for the phrases “bread baking” or “bread machine.” If these phrases show a strong average search volume, then bread-making products may be a good niche to get into. 

2. Amazon 

After using Google Trends to determine if a niche looks promising, I make my way over to Amazon. Believe it or not, Amazon is one of the best free-market research tools for dropshippers. Amazon gives you access to real market data by showing you what products are selling well in various sales categories. You always have to look at the data because data never lies. 

The first thing I like to do when I get to Amazon is to type in a keyword or product and then put a space after it. This will show you what the most popular searches are regarding this product or niche. For example, if you type in “bread making” and put a space, Amazon will show you the most popular searches with this phrase. This shows you what potential customers are already looking for and gives you insight into potential products you can include within your sales funnel. 

You can use Amazon to discover both physical products and information products you can use to pair with your front end product. Once again, with bread making as your niche, you can find information products like popular bread making books that are selling on Amazon. Look at the table of contents of these popular books and then create a quick, yet beneficial 3-4 page information product that gives the beginner bread maker some tips or tricks. 

Overdelivering is key with first-time customers. You can’t just have a front-end offer. It would be best if you paired your front-end offer with complementary physical and information products that provide added value and incentive to the customer. You have to make your offer both clear and enticing to make the sale.

3. AliExpress 

The final free market research tool I frequently use is AliExpress. After I’ve seen what products are selling well in a potential niche on Amazon, I head on over to AliExpress to discover how I could source these potential products. 

The first thing I do on AliExpress is to look at the current sales volume of potential products. If there are tons of units being sold, I have a winner as there is a clear demand for the product. After I’ve determined the product’s potential, I search AliExpress for complimentary products and order bumps that I can offer with my front-end offer. 

Paid Market Research Tools 

screenshot of Ecomhunt during a video conference

Now, the three free dropshipping product research tools are all you need to have success with your own market research. However, I understand some of you might want something that provides a little more in-depth analysis. 

If you’re going to pay for a market research tool, I recommend getting a subscription to Ecomhunt. I’ve used this site to find some cool products in my various niches. The site gives you access to an in-depth analysis of various products, Facebook ad examples, and YouTube videos of the product being used all in one convenient location. Keep in mind that there is no magic research tool — paid or unpaid. Your success within the industry will be determined by your ability to put in consistent effort.     

Consult With the Pros

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I’ve set you up with some great market research tools today. So, how will you use these tools to create your own ecommerce empire? If you feel like you’ve hit a plateau in your own ecommerce efforts, we can help you get the ball rolling again. At Ecommerce Empire Builders, we can help you build, launch, and scale your own profitable dropshipping business. Sign up for access to our exclusive free webinar today. Be sure to check our YouTube channel for even more free resources and insights into the dropshipping industry. Remember, your empire starts now. 

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Sell These 7 Popular Products in Your Dropshipping Store Right Now

by Peter PruProduct Research2 Comments on Sell These 7 Popular Products in Your Dropshipping Store Right Now

Empire builders, are you ready to capitalize on the endless opportunities awaiting you in the world of dropshipping? The ecommerce industry is booming right now. With people having to stay home and respect social distancing measures at the moment, the primary way to get goods has been online. Even as things return to normal, online shopping will continue to thrive. If you haven’t already, now is the time to enter the ecommerce industry and sell these popular products in your dropshipping store. 

As you enter this industry, don’t fall into the traps that many first-time dropshippers do. A lot of people entering the industry try to reinvent the wheel. Don’t waste your time. The wheel has already been invented. All you need to do is research the existing industry and look for the products and niches that people already love. 

When you’re doing your research, make sure you’re looking for niches and products that you’re actually into. Being into your product makes business a lot more enjoyable. Your business should be fun and light, making you want to jump out of bed each morning and conquer the day. I used to sell products that I didn’t care about, but I found significant success within the industry when I started to sell products that I believed in and enjoyed myself. You can achieve this work style too. 

If you want to enter the ecommerce industry, now is the time. Before you start, check out the top seven products that are selling in like hotcakes right now on Shopify. 

Seven Winning Shopify Products 

Browsing other stores and identifying consumer trends can help you prioritize popular products in your dropshipping store. Consider adding these seven:

1. Toy Storage Bags 

Toy storage bags are a hot product to sell on Shopify right now. Kids are at home full time right now, as are most parents. Typically, kids are at school or daycare. With the current state of the world, parents have to deal with more messes at home. Toy storage bags provide a solution for distressed parents — a small solution, but a solution nonetheless.

If you’re already in the toy niche or sell to parents, this the product for you. It’s a simple product, but it’s also a useful product. It can be used as a great pairing or upsell offer for other toys or storage products that you sell. When you’re thinking of products to sell or niches to get into, you always want to think of how your product can help someone. 

The bottom line is that products that provide solutions sell. When you take on the mentality of helping people or providing solutions for them, I promise you will see a lot more success in this industry. 

2. Weighted Jump Ropes 

The home fitness niche is thriving right now. With gyms closed and more people at home, people are working out from home far more than ever. Weighted jump ropes are one home fitness product that is moving in the Shopify world. This product has little weights inside the jump rope, making the exercise a bit more of a challenge. 

Keep in mind, though, that your customers don’t actually care about the jump rope itself. What they care about are the results the weighted jump rope can give them. When selling fitness products, you’re not selling the product. You’re selling customers the results they want from the exercise. 

Fitness products are great to pair with how-to information products. This sweetens the deal for your customer by giving them examples and knowledge on how to get the results they want from exercise. The most important thing to remember in this niche is that nobody wants a jump rope. They want the body that training can get them. 

3. Yoga Mats 

Another hot item in the fitness and health niche is yoga mats. One particular mat that is extremely popular right now is one that shows where to place your hands and feet. This is a great product, especially for beginners just looking to get into yoga, since the mat helps them get into the right positions. 

Just like the weight jump ropes, this is a great item to pair with information products. If you want to sell customers a solution to their health and fitness goals, this is the product for you. 

4. Paintbrushes and Tools 

Home improvement projects are also thriving right now. People need tools to complete these projects they’ve meant to do. One house project that has been extremely popular these last few months is house painting. Paintbrushes and painting tools have been selling exceptionally well on Shopify. These products leave a lot of room for utilizing order bumps. You can also pair them with information products. 

Remember, you’re selling people solutions. Your target customers are individuals looking to complete home improvement projects. The solution you are providing them is paintbrushes and paint tools that will make their work easier. You have to have a specific customer in mind when selling products. Do your research and know who you are selling to. 

5. Hair Clippers 

At-home haircuts are on the rise, and hair clippers are selling fast. More and more people are trying to learn to cut their hair from home, so this is an excellent niche to tap into right now.

 However, keep in mind that if a customer gives themselves a botched haircut after buying your product, they will not be buying from you again. It’s not your fault, but keep in mind that this could be a potential repercussion. That’s also why you need to pair this product with information products like how-to guides. 

6. Puzzles 

father and daughter online shopping together

Puzzles are another hot product right now. They are providing people with an escape and some relaxation during this time. However, before you jump into the puzzle niche, you need to decide who you are selling to. There are puzzles from 4 pieces to 1000 pieces. You can’t just sell puzzles to everyone. 

When you try to sell to everyone, you end up selling to no one. 

There are tons of opportunities to tap into this niche once you decide who your target customer is. Puzzles are also an excellent subscription product to work with, too. You can have customers sign up to receive a monthly puzzle. 

7. At-Home Spa Products 

The final products to look into during this time are at-home spa products. A lot of people are just looking to relax right now. With at-home spa products, they can bring the spa into their living room. There are tons of pairing product opportunities within this niche, and these types of products are selling well right now. 

Consult With the Pros 

conducting product research online by looking at stores and wholesalers

So, what products or niches will you be looking into to create your own empire? Selling popular products in your dropshipping store is just the start of a great strategy. If you’re looking for guidance in this new endeavor, we can help.

At Ecommerce Empire Builders, we can build, launch, and scale your very own profitable ecommerce business. Today, you can sign up for access to our exclusive free webinar that will teach you how to create your profitable ecommerce funnel. Be sure to check our YouTube channel for free resource and knowledge bombs as you work to create your own profitable dropshipping business. 

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How to Make Millions With Dropshipping Through Shopify and Clickfunnels in 2020

by Peter PruDropshipping Case Studies / One Product Dropshipping2 Comments on How to Make Millions With Dropshipping Through Shopify and Clickfunnels in 2020

Empire builders, are you ready to take your dropshipping business to the seven-figure level in 2020? You can make millions with dropshipping. This may seem like a daunting task or maybe an unachievable goal, especially for those who are just getting started with ecommerce. But once you understand the systems and processes that go into creating a winning Shopify or Clickfunnels operation, anything is possible. 

Learning these processes takes a great deal of time and effort. There is definitely a learning curve when it comes to the dropshipping industry. But I’m here to help cut your learning time in half. You don’t have to keep spinning your wheels, trying to figure out the secrets behind profitable dropshipping stores. Read on to learn more about the systems and processes I use to create seven-figure funnels consistently. 

Lead Your Customers to Your Product

The three most essential elements of all dropshipping stores are ads, sale pages, and order forms. These are the three elements that you must perfect to create a profitable dropshipping business. Everything else is truly just icing on the cake. So, how do you perfect these three elements? Well, it all comes down to understanding your customers. 

The bottom line is that customers need to be led. This is where many dropshippers simply get things wrong. Many dropshippers that use Shopify or WooCommerce have general storefronts or landing pages that simply have too much going on. There are too many options to choose from, and customers, especially new customers, feel overwhelmed. 

As humans, we silently like to be led. It makes everything a bit easier. When creating your landing page, you want a select few products on the page. You also need to tell customers what each of these products can do for them. Think simplicity when it comes to your landing page. Ultimately, a confused mind never buys. 

Drive Your Ad Traffic to the Right Location  

example of a clear sales page

Now don’t get me wrong, you do need a landing page or storefront. Landing pages are especially great for returning customers. However, they’re not so great for your new customers. These first-timers need a bit more guidance when they come to your store, and here’s why. 

Every ecommerce store sees a drop off from the add to cart page to the end of the purchase process. However, the stores that take the time to learn their data systems and customer behaviors are the ones that minimize this drop off rate. When you analyze your data, you come to see that how you interact with new customers is vital to your success. 

Most of you are already using ads if you’re in the industry, as you should be. However, most of you are not utilizing your ads correctly. A vast majority of dropshippers use ads to drive traffic to their storefront page when, in reality, they should be using their ads to drive traffic to a sales page.  

1. What’s a Storefront Page?

Your storefront page or landing page is where you show off the products you have to offer. This is great for returning customers. They have already formed a relationship and a level of trust with your store. They know what your products are, what they can do for them, and which products they like best. 

However, this is not an excellent space for first-time customers. When you use your ads to send traffic to your storefront, new customers are bombarded with many products. There is simply too many options and not enough direction. That is why in order to convert clicks to sales, you must use your ads to drive traffic to a sales page and not your storefront page. 

2. What’s a Sales Page?

Creating great sales pages is how you convert new customers into loyal customers. A sales page only highlights one specific product. There are no distractions on this page. You’re giving customers one option to focus on and telling them what his specific product can do for them. On your sales page, you want to have elements like testimonials, reviews, and guarantees. These are new customers that know nothing about your business. You want them to feel as welcome and comfortable as possible. Creating this atmosphere on your sales page will ultimately lead to higher conversion rates for your business. 

Optimize Your Order Form 

After customers add products to their cart, they reach the order form. To minimize the drop off from cart to purchase, you have to optimize your order form layout. Simplicity is always key. The first step in optimizing your order form is to keep it to a single page. You don’t want customers to have to jump through hoops just to get your product in their hands. Make sure your order form asks for billing and shipping information all on a single page. 

While keeping the order form simple, you also need to utilize simple ways to increase the customer cart revenue easily. This can be done by offering order bumps and quantity break discounts right on the order form. 

Keep your order bump products complementary to the product they are buying. If they’re buying a toothbrush, offer toothpaste as a simple order bump. 

With the quantity break discounts, offer a “buy two get 20% off” deal. You always need to be looking for simple ways to add revenue to a single customer’s order. You will reap many benefits when you can perfect this technique. 

Perfect the Funnel 

new dropshipper trying to perfect her sales funnel

Ultimately, to create a seven-figure ecommerce business, you must perfect the funnel. In the Shopify world, the funnel is simply too long. This creates friction. With Clickfunnels, the funnel is much tighter. 

A tighter funnel converts to more sales for your business. 

The hardest aspect to overcome in dropshipping is that first sale. You want those first sales to be as frictionless as possible, by getting customers to purchase in as little as three clicks. That is why you must direct your ad traffic to simple sales pages that lead them to optimized order forms. This is the recipe for success when it comes to perfecting the funnel. Once you get your first sale, you can reach hundreds of dollars in sales in the first few days and keep building your momentum.

Keep in mind, creating the perfect funnel won’t happen overnight. You will have to put the time and effort into conducting market research and analyzing your existing data to create a funnel that converts at the highest rate. 

As a closing piece of advice, always look to maximize the total revenue a first-time customer spends with your business. This is best maximized through:

  • Opt-Ins
  • Order Bumps
  • Quantity Breaks
  • Upsell Offers

Remember, research and diligence are what separates the seven-figure stores from the rest.

Consult With the Pros 

Are you ready to make millions with dropshipping? At Ecommerce Empire Builders, we can help you build, launch, and scale your very own profitable ecommerce business today. Attend our exclusive free webinar today to get started on your dropshipping journey. 

We can set you up with all the tools you need to be successful in this industry. Don’t forget to check our YouTube channel for more valuable tips and insight into the ecommerce industry. 

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How to Start Dropshipping With $0

by Peter PruClickFunnels TrainingLeave a Comment on How to Start Dropshipping With $0

Empire builders, are you ready to transform your life through the power of dropshipping? Anyone can become a dropshipper, but only the ones ready and willing to put in the work will prove to be successful in the end. You’re ready to start your new business today, but can you start a profitable dropshipping business with $0? Read on to learn how you can create your own successful ecommerce business through the most low-cost measures possible. 

Is It Possible to Create a Dropshipping Business With a $0 Budget?

Is it really possible to start dropshipping with $0? The simple answer is yes. It is feasible to start a brand-new dropshipping business with no money. However, your success depends on a number of factors. One of these factors is your previous experience. If you already have experience in business, marketing, or the dropshipping industry, then creating a profitable ecommerce business from nothing is a much more doable feat. 

However, it’s not logical to believe that you will draw riches from thin air. 

While some individuals are able to build profitable dropshipping businesses without investing any money, I recommend having an investment budget of $250 to start your dropshipping business. If you’re doing something you’ve never done, then you’re going to have to put a bit of risk into it. For starting a new dropshipping business, this risk is given through your time and money. 

There is some risk to dropshipping. However, if you want to start your own business, dropshipping is one of the lowest cost and lowest risk endeavors to get started with. 

I have seen so many people invest their life savings into business inventory that they are never able to sell. This is common with Amazon sellers. They invest in a large amount of inventory at the start of their business, and then can’t sell it. They end up having to sit on all their unsold inventory, and their investment wastes away. 

That’s the great thing about dropshipping. It requires a low startup cost, and there is no inventory to deal with. Overall, I have found that the sweet spot for investing in a new dropshipping business falls between the $0 to $250 range. If you’re willing to invest a little cash, you will find success within the industry — especially if you follow the tips I’m about to share.

What Do You Need? 

man setting up the website for his dropshipping business

So, what do you need to start your brand-new dropshipping business with $0 or $250? Many people try to over complicate the process. But when it comes down to it, dropshipping is a very straight forward process, especially if you choose the right niche. There are only two things you need to create a profitable ecommerce business. The first is a website, and the second is traffic. 

1. Your Dropshipping Website 

Creating an ecommerce business will require you to have a website. You can purchase a domain and email bundle for about $7 a month. Remember, your domain name doesn’t actually matter. I have seen individuals pay hundreds on a specific domain name. Don’t be one of these people. Your domain name has nothing to do with how profitable your dropshipping business will be. Always choose the cheaper domain and email bundle option.

Along with purchasing a domain and email bundle, you have to choose a platform to sell on. It doesn’t matter if it’s Shopify, WooCommerce, or Clickfunnels, you need to have a website and platform to sell products from. 

Choose Clickfunnels As Your Platform

That being said, all my successful dropshipping endeavors have been created through Clickfunnels. I’m not affiliated with Clickfunnels in any way, but this software has changed my life, and I want you to experience the same type of success. 

I have had tremendous success with Clickfunnels, and I believe it’s the best platform to use for your dropshipping business. Clickfunnels gives you a 14-day free trial. During my free trial, I took a new funnel from $0 to $1000 a day in the first three days. After the free trial, a Clickfunnels account costs $97 a month. However, as my sales show, a Clickfunnels membership can more than pay for itself. Ultimately, your Clickfunnels membership will be the most expensive investment to get your store up and running. However, keep in mind that the cost is worth every penny. 

Clickfunnels vs. Shopify

The Clickfunnels platform allows you to do so much more than Shopify or WooCommerce does. On Shopify, you can kind of piece things together with your store like you can on Clickfunnels, but it’s going to cost you $500 to $600 just in apps to keep your Shopify store running smoothly. 

Don’t get me wrong. I love the Shopify business model. But Shopify does not generate the most profits for dropshippers. Shopify makes tons of money off apps alone, as stores have to purchase at least 10 to 15 apps to get their businesses up and running. Shopify overcomplicates the process, especially for newbies. 

5 Key Clickfunnels Features

With Clickfunnels, you have access to all the features you need for a winning business. Plus, you don’t have to pay for each individual feature like you do on the Shopify platform. 

With a Clickfunnels membership, you automatically get access to the five most important features every profitable dropshipping store has. These features are:

  1. Opt-In Pages
  2. Order Forms
  3. One Time Offers (OTOs)
  4. One-Click Subscriptions
  5. Automated Emails

Opt-in pages give you access to email addresses from the start. OTOs provide you the option of creating one-click upsells. Shopify charges for this feature and takes a portion of the money you make. With Clickfunnels, this is just a built-in option that comes with every membership. 

With Clickfunnels, you get access to all the necessary features right out of the gate. Ultimately, you can make three to four times more money through a funnel than through a Shopify store. As a marketer, that’s all that really matters.   

2. Traffic Generation

roadmap of an effective traffic generation strategy

After creating your website, the next step in your dropshipping endeavor is driving traffic to your store. Building the store was the easy part. Marketing is where the real challenges come into play. After your business is built, advertising is where the majority of your money will go. Advertising is expensive, but it’s an essential investment. Advertising is how you get your product into the hands of customers. 

Now there is a difference between advertising and profitable advertising. There is a great deal of research that goes into profitable advertising. Not many people are willing to put in the work it takes to research and understand how the marketing platform works. 

Research is hard. It takes time and effort. 

When it comes down to it, there is no magic pill. 

If you want to make money, you have to put time and effort into your marketing strategy. The willingness to research is what separates profitable dropshippers from everyone else in the industry. Building your funnel was the easy part. Driving traffic will prove to be the most challenging. 

Consult With the Pros 

Are you ready to start your own dropshipping business today? At Ecommerce Empire Builders, we can build, launch, and scale your very own profitable ecommerce business. Check out our website today to sign up for access to an exclusive free webinar on creating your own profitable ecommerce funnel. You can also check out our YouTube channel for free resources as you work to create your own profitable dropshipping business. 

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