The Side Hustle Show
Is dropshipping dead? Not according to Holly Finnefrock, who hit $500,000 in sales within her first six months of launching a high-ticket dropshipping store.
Holly runs a successful dropshipping business in the outdoor space, specifically selling ponds and water features. Today, she’s pulling back the curtain on dropshipbreakthrough.com to show exactly how this business model works, from selecting the right niche to negotiating with suppliers to making those first sales.
Tune into Episode 704 of the Side Hustle Show to learn:
- How to validate a profitable dropshipping niche before investing time or money
- The relationship-building approach that wins over suppliers (even without inventory)
- Proven Google ads strategies to target bottom-of-funnel buyers ready to purchase
Full Show Notes: $500k in Sales in 6 Months: A Dropshipping Case Study
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