Drop Shipping Business

Drop Shipping Business Success Stories [2025]

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Updated: April 15th, 2025

Want to enter the world of ecommerce without the hassle of managing inventory? Dropshipping could be your answer. In this business model, you set up an online store, but instead of keeping stock, you partner with suppliers who handle the storage, packaging, and shipping for you.

Starting a dropshipping business means you can focus on marketing and customer service while suppliers take care of the logistical heavy lifting. This reduces the upfront costs and risks typically associated with traditional retail.

Imagine running a store where you sell a variety of products without having to worry about warehousing or overstocking. With platforms like Shopify and dropshipping apps such as Oberlo, finding products and integrating them into your store is straightforward.

For those looking to dive into ecommerce with minimal investment and maximum flexibility, dropshipping presents a compelling opportunity. It’s an efficient way to tap into the online marketplace and start generating income.

In this list, you'll find real-world drop shipping business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a drop shipping business that makes money.

1. Cinquanta Cox-Smith ($120K/year)

Cinquanta Cox-Smith, a Multipreneur from South Carolina, stumbled upon the Print On Demand industry 12 years ago when she wanted to create a unique shirt and discovered Spreadshirt.com. Through her creativity and networking skills, she found success in designing and selling catchy, conversation-starting shirts. This eventually led her to create multiple POD brands on various platforms, generating an impressive $120k per year in revenue.

How much money it makes: $120K/year
How much did it cost to start: $100
How many people on the team: 1

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