Things Get Jobs! Dropshipping Examples
LYNNIE VERSION
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Hi! I’m Lynnie! Today we start way number six: dropshipping. And I brought dropshipping examples! Five pretend shop owners.
Dropshipping has a bit of a messy name. So Lynnaider teaches it in a special way: dropshipping done well.
Dropshipping means you sell a helper’s products, without keeping any at home. The helper sends them straight to your customer. Done well, it means giving an ordinary thing a new job, and showing it in a smart way.
All five have their own website and use ads. Ask one question each time: what does this person ADD?
Jamie the Pet Lover
Jamie has loved cats and dogs forever. She sells pet things that do two jobs! Toys that are also treat dispensers. Water bowls that fold up for trips.
Her website is playful, with clear descriptions and happy customer reviews. She shows Facebook ads to pet owners. And her automatic emails send tips and deals that fit each customer’s pet. Woof!
Thea the Green Auntie
Thea loves helping the planet. She’s great at finding new, greener jobs for everyday things.
Like baking mats! She shows them as reusable baking paper, so you don’t throw paper away. Or as craft mats for kids’ projects. Less trash, in surprising places!
She uses Pinterest video ads. Thea is the best example of giving a product a new job.
Kate the Gamer
Kate has played video games for years. She tests cheap but good gaming stuff, like colorful light strips, comfy mousepads and little controllers. Her testing is what she adds!
Her website is shiny and modern, with her own reviews. She shows YouTube ads to people who watch gaming videos. And her emails share tips for the ultimate gaming corner.
Pomme the Present Wrapper
Pomme loves wrapping presents. Her idea: pretty fabric wraps you can use again and again. A stylish, greener way than paper that gets ripped and thrown away! She gave a simple piece of fabric a new job.
She shows Facebook ads to holiday shoppers and planet lovers. Her emails have wrapping tutorials and early deals.
Emily the Stationery Queen
Emily loves the smell of new notebooks! Back-to-school is her favorite season.
She’s great at matching pens, notebooks and rulers into themes. So she made ready sets for different students. Well, really for their parents! Lots of busy parents would happily pay someone to pick everything for them.
Her Instagram ads show her sets to millions of people.
What we learn
One: every shop adds something. A new job for a product, testing, a handy set, or useful tips.
Two: all five have their own website. Dropshipping needs one, because it connects to the helpers behind the scenes.
Three: ads bring most visitors, often with automatic emails. Emails turn one-time buyers into buyers who come back. Our article on audience retention methods explains how.
Your turn!
Don’t copy them. Look for something you already use in a surprising way. Or things you could put together for one group of people. Then ask: would people pay for this new idea?
Make your own sentence: “I show … as … for …”
What’s next?
The next article explains ethical dropshipping, why some people don’t like dropshipping, and how Lynnaider does it differently. The whole module is in the book on our products page. Want a grown-up to help test your idea? Go to our services page.
What grown-ups usually ask (and I answer)
How do I pick a dropshipping niche?
Start with things you use in a surprising way, or a group you know well.
What is dropshipping?
Selling a helper’s products without keeping them. The helper sends them. Done well, you give them a new job.
Are these real people?
No, they’re made up. But they’re based on real shops.
What makes them different from lazy shops?
They all add something!
How do they bring visitors?
Mostly ads, plus automatic emails.
Will there be step-by-step lessons for each of the ten ways?
Maybe! If lots of people want them. Join the waitlist and you’ll know first.
Where can I get help on a small budget?
Lynnaider shows you ways to start that cost nothing, or very little. You’d be surprised! And a free robot helper called Lynnaider Compass helps you step by step.
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and should not be regarded as legal, tax, or business advice. Pursuing an online business does not guarantee income; results depend on many factors including the business environment, individual effort, skills, and consistency. Some links on this site may allow Lynnaider to earn a commission at no additional cost to the reader.
