Building a Successful Dropshipping Store with Zero Dollars

Introduction

• Presented by Leon
• Focus: Start dropshipping with zero dollars, no Shopify, no ads
• Leon has built multiple seven-figure dropshipping stores
• Offers free dropshipping tips and tutorials

Why Start Dropshipping?

• Remote business opportunity: Work from anywhere with a laptop and internet
• Benefits: Financial freedom, more time with family and friends
• Unique: Start with zero dollars

Course Content Overview

1. Finding winning products
2. Setting up a free online store
3. Advertising products for free
4. Fulfilling orders with fast shipping

What is Dropshipping?

• Process: Sell products from wholesale websites at a markup
• Example: Buy a necklace for $10, sell for $100, keep $90 profit

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Finding Winning Products

• Criteria: Wow factor, problem solver, passionate audience
• Example Products:
  • Sandproof beach mat
  • Rose bear
• Methods:
  • Search TikTok for "Amazon finds"
  • Follow meme pages for ads

2. Setting Up a Free Online Store

• Avoid Shopify due to monthly fees
• Use Big Cartel for free hosting
• Process:
  • Find a store name using businessnamemaker.com
  • Create a matching email account
  • Build a store on Big Cartel
  • Add products and descriptions
  • Set competitive pricing
  • Customize store design and settings

3. Advertising Products for Free

• Focus on Pinterest (80% users are women, less saturated than TikTok/Instagram)
• Create content using Pinterest's platform
• Steps:
  • Download product videos from TikTok
  • Use TikTok downloader
  • Upload to Pinterest with targeted tags and boards

4. Fulfilling Orders

• Use Aliexpress to source and ship products
• Process:
  • Collect order details from Big Cartel
  • Place orders on Aliexpress with customer details
  • Use US suppliers for faster shipping

Conclusion

• Dropshipping can be started without any initial capital
• Emphasizes using free methods until profitable
• Encourages watching additional content for further growth strategies