In this episode of the Dropship Podcast, we dive into whether you can make a living through high-ticket dropshipping. We share personal stories and success tales, like Ben, who hit a multi-million dollar run rate in his first year and quit his job. We chat about why people turn to dropshipping for freedom and flexibility, but stress that it takes serious effort and realistic expectations. We also discuss how "making a living" varies by location and break down the numbers. Finally, we highlight the importance of community support and resources to help you succeed in your dropshipping journey. Links Mentioned DropshipBreakthru.com/Call — Thinking about joining the course? Book a no obligation call with Jon and he'll walk you through it! DropshipBreakthru.com/message — Want your question answered on the show? Leave us a voicemail for your chance to be featured Join Our FREE Facebook GroupFollow DropshipBreakthru on FacebookSubscribe to the Dropship Breakthru YouTube ChannelFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TikTok Sponsors DropshipBreakthru.com/Clearsale — Add this app to your business and never worry about fraud chargebacks again.DropshipBreakthru.com/Shopify — The only Ecommerce platform we recommend.DropshipBreakthru.com/Grasshopper — Get an 800 number for your business from GrasshopperDropshipBreakthru.com/Rewind — Automatically back up your Shopify store dataDropshipBreakthru.com/PrimedMind — Get coached by the #1 Mindset Coach in the world, Elliot Roe Timestamps Introduction to Dropshipping (00:00:00)Discussion on making a living through high-ticket dropshipping and personal success stories. Student Success Story (00:00:51)Highlighting a student's achievement of quitting his job after significant business growth. Motivations for Dropshipping (00:01:18)Exploring why individuals consider dropshipping as a potential income source. Skepticism Around Dropshipping (00:02:56)Addressing common doubts about the feasibility of dropshipping as a business model. Subjectivity of Living Standards (00:03:46)Discussing how cost of living varies and its impact on income expectations. Evidence of Success (00:04:43)Mentioning the growing number of successful dropshipping students over the years. Common Aspirations of New Dropshippers (00:05:31)Most newcomers seek to replace their current job income through dropshipping. Setting Realistic Income Goals (00:06:15)Encouraging potential dropshippers to define achievable monthly income targets. Business Growth Journey (00:07:49)Emphasizing the ups and downs in building a dropshipping business. Time Commitment for Success (00:09:14)Discussing the importance of realistic time expectations in achieving income goals. Effort and Decision-Making (00:10:32)Highlighting the need for hard work and the emotional challenges of transitioning to full-time dropshipping. Community Support and Resources (00:11:23)Encouraging listeners to connect with the dropshipping community for support and resources.
