Hey everyone!

So you’ve finally decided to give dropshipping a shot, huh? It’s an exciting journey, but let’s face it, the world of dropshipping can be overwhelming. With so much content out there, knowing where to start can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack. You might even feel like you’re wasting time on outdated strategies before you even make your first sale.

The good news? It doesn’t have to be that hard. In fact, starting your dropshipping business in 2024 has never been easier, especially with the new strategies and tools available. And here’s the kicker: AI is here to make it super simple for you.

This newsletter is going to break down exactly how to launch your dropshipping business using the easiest and most efficient strategies available right now. Let’s get into it!

Why 2025 Is The Best Year to Start

Over the years, dropshipping hasn’t changed much—until now. The biggest shift? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making everything faster and easier. Even complete beginners are building six, seven, and even eight-figure stores, all thanks to AI.

What used to take weeks—like building a website, setting up marketing, and managing products—can now be done in minutes. Crazy, right?

Step 1: Build Your Store in Minutes with AI

Let’s cut to the chase—setting up your online store is the first major hurdle. Back in 2017, it was a total grind. Every time I wanted to switch niches or start a new one-product store, I had to build everything from scratch. I’m talking about manually designing the site, importing products, setting up fulfillment, chasing suppliers, updating tracking—it was an absolute nightmare and took days to get anything live.

But now, tools like AutoDS make the process ridiculously easy. You can have your store up and running in literally 2 minutes. Yeah, I’m serious—2 minutes! Here’s how:

• Pick your niche (fashion, pets, gadgets, etc.).

• Let the AI generate a ready-made store with trending products already loaded in.

• Customize it with your own logo, banners, and tweak the product selection.

Why bother wasting days like we did back in the day? AutoDS does all the heavy lifting for you. It even automates product imports, handles fulfillment, and updates tracking automatically. Imagine never having to manually input a customer order or deal with tracking numbers again—AutoDS does it all.

Plus, with its product research tool, you get instant access to millions of trending products, and it automatically keeps prices and stock up-to-date. You’ll always stay ahead of the game without lifting a finger.

I swear, if AutoDS had been around back in 2017, I would’ve saved so much time and frustration. If you want to start dropshipping without all the headaches, this is the tool you need.

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Step 2: Choose Your Winning Products

Now that we’ve got a fresh store set up in just 2 minutes, the next step is finding something awesome to sell. This is where a lot of people get stuck, but trust me—it doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t need to spend hours scrolling through endless product lists. The key is to focus on products that are either problem-solving or have viral potential.

Quick Tip: Focus on Virality Over Problem-Solving

In the past, dropshipping success was all about finding products that solved specific problems. But today, things have changed. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram have shown that viral appeal can be more important than solving a direct need. Products that spark interest or emotional reactions have a higher chance of success.

Think about it—something like a Star Wars-themed lightsaber might not fix a problem, but fans will go crazy for it! (But be careful with copyright here—those guys at Disney aren’t joking. They have a team of lawyers bigger than the Death Star!)

Here is an example of a viral product, but totally useless:

Quick Tip #2: Get Both, and You’ve Hit the Grail

Now, if you can find a product that’s both problem-solving and has viral potential, you’ve truly hit the jackpot. These products not only meet a need but also have that extra “wow factor” that can go viral on social media, giving you the best of both worlds.

Step 3: Use AI to Automate Fulfillment

So, we’ve already talked about how AutoDS can build your store in minutes, but it doesn’t stop there—it also makes fulfillment effortless. Once your store is live and your products are ready, handling fulfillment is the next big hurdle. And let’s be real, manually entering orders and dealing with suppliers? That’s a hassle no one has time for.

Luckily, AutoDS steps in again, automating the whole process for you:

• Orders are fulfilled automatically, so you don’t have to lift a finger.

• Tracking codes are updated in real-time, keeping your customers happy and informed.

• The system keeps everything organized behind the scenes, letting you focus on what really matters—growing your business.

This kind of automation isn’t just convenient; it’s essential if you want to scale without getting stuck in the weeds.

Step 4: Set Up SMS Marketing from Day One

Here’s a big one that people often overlook—SMS marketing. You know when customers add something to their cart and then abandon it? It happens all the time. But with a solid SMS marketing strategy, you can win those customers back.

Install apps like TxtCart on your Shopify store to automate follow-up messages when someone leaves without buying. This tool uses AI to send friendly, conversational texts that gently nudge them to complete their purchase.

Pro Tip: Set this up right from the start. You’ll be amazed how many sales you can recover.

Step 5: Find Viral Products Using Social Media

Instead of searching product databases, you can easily find winning products right on social media. Here’s how:

1. Condition your Instagram or TikTok feed. Start engaging with product-based content and ads. This trains the algorithm to show you more ads for trending products.

2. Look for viral videos. If a product is going viral organically, it’s a sign that there’s high demand for it.

3. Engage with ads. When you find a product ad, click through to the shop now button, visit the seller’s page, and see if it’s something you can replicate in your own store.

By doing this, you’re essentially using Instagram and TikTok as a product research tool. The more you engage, the better your feed will get at showing you potential winners.

I already told you the full strategy in my last newsletter.

Step 6: Validate Your Product

Now that you have a few product ideas, how do you know if they’ll actually sell? Here’s a simple question to ask: Is anyone else making money selling this product?

You can use tools like Sales Tracker to see how much revenue other stores are making from the same product. If they’re pulling in thousands of dollars, you’ve likely found a winner.

Step 7: Get the Right Marketing Strategy

Once your store is set up and your products are ready to go, it’s time to get eyeballs on your products. Here’s the truth: Marketing is what separates the people making six figures from those barely scraping by. And guess what? You don’t need a massive budget to do it.

Start by leveraging organic content. Post videos on TikTok and Instagram, test what resonates, and build on that success. Use those videos to then create ads and scale up.

If creating content isn’t your strong suit, no worries. You can hire UGC (User-Generated Content) creators to make product videos for you. Or use services like Viral Ecom Ads to get pre-made viral-style videos that you can post and run ads with.

See the full strategy here.

Final Thoughts: Take Action Now

Unlike in 2017 when I started, now the tools and strategies are all laid out for you.  All that’s left is for you to take action. Don’t spend months agonizing over details—get your store up, choose a few products, and start testing. You don’t need everything to be perfect to get started.

“Better done than perfect. Moving beats waiting”

2025 is the year you finally make dropshipping work. The technology, the strategies, and the tools are all there. So what are you waiting for?

Take that first step today, and soon enough, you could be running your own successful dropshipping business.

Good luck, and talk to you soon.

Nick

@sellthisnow