5 Dropshipping Reseller Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Start A Dropshipping Reseller

Drop shipping is a retail fulfilment method in which the retailer does not keep goods in stock but instead transfers customer orders and shipment details to either the manufacturer, another retailer, or a wholesaler, who then ships the goods directly to the customer.

Drop shipping doesn't require much investment and it has a low risk because it doesn't require upfront costs. Besides, dropshipping can be a profitable business model for merchants since they do not pay for shipping or cost of product manufacturing.

To start the business follow these steps:

Choose a niche
Perform competition research
Find a reputable manufacturer/supplier
Build an online store
Market your store
Analyze and improve your offering

If you do not want to create a dropshipping business from scratch, you can find a dropshipping business for sale on exchange marketplace.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a dropshipping reseller:

1. E-commerce Mentoring ($1.2M/year)

Kamil Sattar, an entrepreneur with a passion for high-quality fashion, started his drop shipping business after realizing he needed a way to accumulate funds to afford the clothes he loved. He discovered Shopify and drop shipping in 2017 and used his knowledge and techniques to create successful six and seven-figure stores. Now, he specializes in helping others create their own drop ship companies.

How much they make: $1.2M/year
How much did it cost to start: $1K
Current team size: 6

How I Started A $100K/Month Business Mentoring Dropshipping Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneur Kamil Sattar has developed multiple six-figure drop shipping businesses, and his company, e-commerce mentoring, specializes in helping others create their own successful companies, with favorite platforms including using Shopify and apps such as Loox reviews and SMSBump.

About

Kamil started E-commerce Mentoring about 7 years ago

Revenue

Kamil grew the business to $100K/month

Costs

It cost Kamil $1000 to start the business

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2. The Kewl Shop ($1.8M/year)

After Charles came up with the idea for The Kewl Shop, he and his wife Sasithon focused on building their expertise and consistency within the dress market. They narrowed down their product offering to designer bandage and bodycon dresses and utilized Charles' analytical skills in SEO and PPC to drive traffic to their website. Through their dedication to quality and creating a strong brand, they have attracted and retained customers worldwide. In just three and a half years, they sold 10,000 dresses and reached their first $1 million in revenue. With their continued efforts in SEO and paid advertising, they are on track to sell 10,000 dresses by September 2019.

How much they make: $1.8M/year
Current team size: 6

Leveraging SEO To Grow An Online Store To $1.8M Per Year

How an online dress shop sold 10,000 dresses in 3.5 years to reach their first $1 million in revenue, and now generates an average net gain of 22% with consistent SEO and paid advertising strategies.

About

Sasithon started The Kewl Shop almost 12 years ago

Revenue

Sasithon grew the business to $150K/month

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Learn more about starting a dropshipping reseller:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a dropshipping reseller?
-> Pros and cons of a dropshipping reseller

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established dropshipping reseller

Other resources

3. Temples and Markets ($72K/year)

Judith Treanor came up with the idea for her business, Temples and Markets, after traveling extensively throughout Southeast Asia and being inspired by the creativity and resilience of the artisans she met. She wanted to expose their unique creations to a broader market and help others overcome "Buyers' Regret" by offering products that could usually only be found on one's travels. Since launching, Judith has used PR, SEO, and email marketing to attract and retain customers, with 85% of her traffic coming from SEO.

How much they make: $72K/year
Current team size: 0

How Judith Treanor Started A Business Sourcing Products From Southeast Asia

Temples and Markets founder Judith Treanor sources handmade, unique and sustainable artisan products from Southeast Asia for her online store, curating accessories, bags, jewelry and home decor to appeal to conscious consumers aged 30-55 who love to travel, with a 24% returning customer rate and an online conversion rate of .33%.

About

Judith started Temples and Markets about 9 years ago

Revenue

Judith grew the business to $6K/month

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