EPISODE · Feb 27, 2018 · 37 MIN
Is dropshipping dead? What successful dropshippers know
from The Unofficial Shopify Podcast · host Kurt Elster
"Is dropshipping dead?" That was one of the most common questions I got toward the end of the last year. Here's the thing– I don't know! Is it? Why are you asking me? There are certainly people more suited to answer this than me. To find out, we're talking to Tomas Slimas, Chief Marketing Officer at Oberlo. He should know– Oberlo users have dropshipped more than 100 million products during the last 24 months. In today's episode, you'll learn the answer, as well as what it takes to become a successful dropshipper, and even how dropshipping can scale your existing store. You'll Learn Is dropshipping dead? What successful dropshippers know What advantages does drop shipping have? How do you choose which products to sell? Are there specific risks to dropshipping? How can Oberlo help you build and even scale your store? Tune in for more details! Resources Oberlo Tomas on Twitter Tomas on LinkedIn Share your thoughts Ask a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook Group Share this show on Twitter Never miss an episode Subscribe on iTunes Join Kurt's newsletter Help the show Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings & reviews help, and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes What's Kurt up to? See our recent work at Ethercycle Take a ride with Kurt on YouTube Read a free sample chapter of Kurt's book Ecommerce Bootcamp, absolutely free. Tell me where to send your sample at ecommerce-bootcamp.com
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Is dropshipping dead? In today's episode, you'll learn the answer, as well as what it takes to become a successful dropshipper, and even how dropshipping can scale your existing store. Our guest today is Tomas Slimas, Chief Marketing Officer at Oberlo. He should know– Oberlo users have sold more than 100 million products during the last 24 months.
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