While eBay is a trusted marketplace with a massive audience, dropshipping especially via your own store (like Shopify) offers more freedom, control, and long-term growth potential. 🧠 You Own the Brand - eBay: You're just one of many sellers in a crowded marketplace. Customers don’t remember you — they remember eBay. - Dropshipping: You can build your own branded store. This creates customer loyalty and long-term brand value. - 📈 Higher Profit Margins - eBay: Price wars are common. Everyone’s undercutting each other to win the sale, which kills profits. - Dropshipping: You control your pricing. A strong brand and unique store design allow you to charge more. - eBay: Limited marketing tools. You rely on their search algorithm and paid promotions within eBay. - Dropshipping: You can use Facebook Ads, TikTok, influencers, email marketing, and more to drive your own traffic. - 🧩 Store Customization - eBay: Strict layout, limited customization. Your listings look like everyone else’s. - Dropshipping: Full control over your store design, branding, product pages, and customer jou - . 💰 No Heavy Fees - eBay: High seller fees (often 10–15%) + PayPal fees + promoted listing costs. - Dropshipping: You pay Shopify or WooCommerce fees, but you save more overall — especially at scale

I thought I would NEVER work a 9-5. Now I'm at a Residency Program in small-town Ohio shadowing an INC 5000 CEO. But we clock in at 8 and work till' 5. We're back at the 9-5, but it's an opportunity to learn 10X in a summer what college would teach in four years. I'll be keeping you all updated.

Made 16$ selling a XBox controller

A while back, I tried my hand at reselling on eBay, thinking it would be a great way to earn some extra income. I listed a few items and made some sales pretty quickly — but then came the hard lesson. One of my biggest orders turned into a disaster.The supplier I trusted never shipped the product, and the buyer filed a complaint. I ended up losing the money, getting negative feedback, and eBay flagged my account. It was frustrating, disheartening, and honestly made me want to quit. But instead of giving up, I decided to pivot. That’s when I discovered dropshipping on Shopify. I took the time to really learn — how to pick the right product, set up a high-converting store, and run targeted Facebook and TikTok ads. I launched my first real campaign, and after some testing, I finally found a winning product. The result? ✅ Hit my first $1,000 day✅ Scaled to over $10,000 in sales in just a few weeks✅ Built a brand that people actually recognize and return to✅ Learned valuable skills in marketing, branding, and automation What changed everything was control. With Shopify dropshipping: - I controlled the branding, pricing, and customer journey - I wasn’t relying on a platform like eBay that could shut me down at any time - I was able to build my own audience and retarget buyers instead of starting from scratch every time The scam was a blessing in disguise. It pushed me toward something much bigger. If you’re still stuck chasing sales on marketplaces you don’t control, maybe it’s time to build something that’s truly yours.

I just hit $39k in sales! It’s been a journey filled with learning, adjusting strategies, and overcoming challenges, but the results have been worth it. Now, I’d love to hear from my fellow store owners! What strategies have been successful for your business? Let’s share tips, insights, and experiences to help each other grow even further. Whether you’re just starting out or already achieving great success, there’s always something we can learn from one another. Drop a comment or send me a message—let’s collaborate and succeed together!