Drop Ship Lifestyle Podcast

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: 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.dropshipwebinar.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 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 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 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) Selecting Store Niches Brainstorm products that share a customer base (e.g., backyard play equipment) Exclude unrelated niches to preserve brand relevance 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) Cross-Promotion Traffic Strategies Order Confirmation Emails 100% open rates; include partner-store shout-outs & short-term discount codes Zero extra ad spend, instant incremental sales Monthly Promotions & Remarketing Run store-specific promos (e.g., 4th of July deals) Serve Facebook/Meta and Google remarketing ads to audiences from all network stores 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 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: 🔗 ⁠⁠http://www.dropshipwebinar.com⁠⁠ 💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 1 Month For $1: 🔗 ⁠⁠https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/

How the "Honey scam" affects Shopify Sellers. This episode is for anyone following the se past month and wondering how it affects Shopify sellers. Link to original expose video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc4yL3YTwWk

Want to drop ship profitably in 2025? Download our new dropshipping checklist for high-ticket dropshipping and follow along with this episode. 🔗 Links From Video: ► PDF Download: Drop Ship Lifestyle - Launch Checklist ► Google Drive (Make a Copy): Drop Ship Lifestyle - Launch Checklist ► Free Training + 500 Profitable Product Ideas: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com Related Training Playlists: ► Top 10 Niches For Dropshipping in 2025 📈 ► How to Strengthen Supplier Relationships ► Complete Shopify Tutorial For Beginners 2025 ► How To Get Traffic To Your Shopify Store ► How to Avoid The Facebook Ban Hammer

In this episode of the Drop Ship Lifestyle Podcast, I share 9 ways to get traffic to your eCommerce store in 2025. These 9 traffic sources will work for ANY eCommerce store. Whether you're dropshipping or manufacturing, selling high-ticket or low-ticket products, or selling Shopify or WooCommerce, these traffic methods will help nonetheless. Try them out, and let me know what results you see for yourself in the comments below! Other resources mentioned in this video include: 📍Free In-Depth Training Class 🔗 http://www.dropshipwebinar.com 📍Top 10 Niches for High-Ticket Drop Shipping In 2025 📍 Ultimate Guide To Product Selection For 2025 📍 Ultimate Guide To Drop Ship Suppliers For 2025 📍 Ultimate Guide To Conversion Rate Optimization [2025 Edition] If you get value from this episode, please leave a review! 🚀 Free Training Webinar + Our List of 500 Profitable Product Ideas: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com 💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 1 Month For $1: https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/

The Ultimate Guide To Conversion Rate Optimization For 2025: Tips for converting more visitors into customers and double your sales WITHOUT needing more traffic. 🚀 Free Training Webinar + Our List of 500 Profitable Product Ideas: ⁠http://www.dropshipwebinar.com⁠ 💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 3 Months For $1: ⁠https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/⁠ 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. Other resources mentioned in this video include: 📍Free In-Depth Training Class 🔗 ⁠http://www.dropshipwebinar.com⁠ 📍Top 10 Niches for High-Ticket Drop Shipping 🔗 ⁠https://youtu.be/Jxol7I5ygSE⁠ 📍 Ultimate Guide To Product Selection For 2025 🔗 ⁠https://youtu.be/1U0DIksw9Ko⁠ 📍 Ultimate Guide To Drop Ship Suppliers For 2025 🔗 https://youtu.be/IGKN3e5ka2Y

The Ultimate Guide To Drop Ship Suppliers For 2025: Tips for finding the BEST dropship suppliers for Shopify. 🚀 Free Training Webinar + Our List of 500 Profitable Product Ideas: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com 💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 3 Months For $1: https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/ In this epsiode, I share three strategies to help you sell for the best dropshipping suppliers on Shopify. Including: - 3 Supplier Sourcing Methods - How To Find Drop Ship Suppliers Online - How To Contact The Best Dropshipping Suppliers Other resources mentioned in this video include: 📍Free In-Depth Training Class 🔗 http://www.dropshipwebinar.com 📍Top 10 Niches for High-Ticket Drop Shipping 🔗 https://youtu.be/Jxol7I5ygSE 📍 Ultimate Guide To Product Selection For 2025 🔗 https://youtu.be/1U0DIksw9Ko

The Ultimate Guide To Product Selection For 2025: 5 Guaranteed Methods to Finding Highly-Profitable Products for Drop Shipping on Shopify. Find Your Niche with Our Profitable Product Selection Guide. 🚀 Free Training Webinar + Our List of 500 Profitable Product Ideas: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com 💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 3 Months For $1: https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/ Popular Videos: 📍The Top 10 Dropshipping Niches 📍 🔗 https://youtu.be/Jxol7I5ygSE #dropshipping #dropshippingniches #shopify In this episode, I share five tips that you can use to find profitable products to sell online when drop shipping on Shopify. Including: - The perfect price point for profitable product selection - Why you'll want more dropshipping suppliers than ever before (and where they should be located) - Why Brand Loyalty matters if you want to get traffic to your Shopify Store - The best demographic to sell high-ticket products to for maximum profits - How to get year-round sales and build a store that has compound growth Other resources mentioned in this video include: 📍Free In-Depth Training Class 🔗 http://www.dropshipwebinar.com 📍Top 10 Niches for High-Ticket Drop Shipping 🔗 https://www.dropshiplifestyle.com/top-10-niches/ ================================================ Anton Kraly is a serial entrepreneur with over a decade of experience building online businesses, including Drop Ship Lifestyle, the “Best eCommerce Course” as voted by Shopify. He’s helped over 10,000 students find freedom through entrepreneurship. 🚀 Free Training Webinar + Our List of 500 Profitable Product Ideas: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com 💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 1 Month For $1: https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/

Niche specific or general store... Which route is better for dropshippers? If you’ve been following Drop Ship Lifestyle for any amount of time, you know which side we are on: build a niche-specific store. Niche specific does not mean selling one specific product, it means selling one specific type of product. You don’t have one product page; you have many of them. But these niche-specific dropshipping stores are built around a single theme, a single niche. The best example I can give is if I were going to sell surfboards, I would have a shop that sold every high-quality surfboard that I could find. So, in this episode, I will address the three reasons I recommend niche-specific stores like a surfboard shop. You can see my full blog post on Niche Specific Stores vs. General Stores here: https://www.dropshiplifestyle.com/niche-specific/ Free Training Webinar + Our List of 500 Product Ideas: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com

18 years of eCommerce Knowledge in just 33 minutes and 24 seconds. This episode aims to help anyone new to eCommerce or who has been in the game for a while and is looking for ways to improve. I covered 15 lessons that I had to learn the hard way. I hope this episode can save you money by learning from my mistakes and make your business (and life) easier. Prefer to read? Here is the blog post version of this episode: ⁠https://www.dropshiplifestyle.com/ecommerce-tips/ Free Training Webinar + Our List of 500 Product Ideas: ⁠https://www.dropshipwebinar.com/

Anton shares the ten best products to dropship in 2025. Watch to learn why we’re focusing on the "made-in-the-USA" niches and what products you should sell on Shopify as we move into 2025. Here is the resource where I share the top 10 niches for dropshipping from 2015-2025: https://www.dropshiplifestyle.com/top-10-niches/ Free Training Webinar + Our List of 500 Product Ideas: https://www.dropshipwebinar.com/

How Donald Trump's second term as President of the USA will affect Shopify Sellers. This episode is for anyone who currently runs a Shopify store using the Drop Ship Lifestyle business model or is considering getting into dropshipping now that Donald Trump has won the 2024 election. 📍 Free In-Depth Training Class: 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.dropshipwebinar.com⁠⁠⁠ 💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 3 Months For $1: 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/⁠

In today's episode of the Drop Ship Lifestyle Podcast, I share a quick PSA on why NOW is the best time to launch your dropshipping store. 📍 Free In-Depth Training Class: 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠http://www.dropshipwebinar.com⁠ 💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 1 Month For $1: 🔗 ⁠⁠https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/

I had a breakthrough this morning that I wanted to share with the community. I hope it helps you in your own business! 📍 Free In-Depth Training Class: 🔗 ⁠⁠http://www.dropshipwebinar.com⁠

In today's episode of the Drop Ship Lifestyle Podcast, I reveal our entire Q4 2024 marketing strategy so you can copy it for your own eCommerce business. Topics covered include: Here are the promotions and dates we're running for Q4 2024: Halloween: Thursday, October 31st Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 28th (included w/ Black Friday) Black Friday: Friday, November 29thCyber Monday: Monday, December 2nd Christmas: Wednesday, December 25thNew Years: Wednesday, January 1st Resources mentioned in this video include: 📍 Free In-Depth Training Class: 🔗 ⁠http://www.dropshipwebinar.com⁠ 💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 1 Month For $1: 🔗 ⁠https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/

In today's episode, I share 12 do's and dont's for finding highly profitable niches for dropshipping. My goal is to help you stop choosing the wrong dropshipping products and learn what works. Including: - Whether or not to follow your passion - What type of store to build (one product vs. general vs. niche specific) - How to not compete on price - Why competition is a good thing - How many suppliers to find during your research - What your average order value should be (at a minimum) - Plus a whole lot more! Resources mentioned in this video include: 📍 Free In-Depth Training Class: 🔗 http://www.dropshipwebinar.com 📍 MAP Suppliers Explained: 🔗 https://youtu.be/16ZGfZD3z3k 💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 1 Month For $1: 🔗 https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/