That's quite a journey! It’s inspiring to hear how you persevered despite the challenges. That dragon bookmark is really cool! These days, dropshipping faces increased competition and higher ad costs. Customer expectations have also risen, with a strong focus on fast shipping and excellent service. Standing out requires unique products and innovative marketing strategies. Would you consider giving dropshipping another try? What new approaches would you take?

@Vlad R I completely understand how time constraints can be a significant barrier. Your plan to start with tutorials and journey threads on BlackHatWorld and Reddit sounds like a solid approach. These resources can offer valuable insights and help you identify effective strategies. If you ever decide to dive back into dropshipping, focusing on customer experience could set you apart. By the way, I have a personal coach who guides me on my store, and it's been incredibly helpful. If you don't mind, I can send you his link. In the meantime, if you ever want to brainstorm ideas or need any resources, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to help in any way I can. Good luck with your current endeavors!