Dropshipping & POD

Implement low-inventory business models that minimise risk whilst providing product variety and testing opportunities without significant upfront investment in stock or manufacturing. Learn dropshipping partner selection, print-on-demand setup, and supplier relationship management strategies that support growth whilst maintaining quality control. From product sourcing to quality assurance, discover dropshipping approaches that build business whilst managing risks.

How to Sell Personalised Products through Dropshipping
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How to Sell Personalised Products through Dropshipping

with Brian O'DonnellfromMap Marketing

This episode provides comprehensive insights into dropshipping business models, from choosing reliable suppliers and managing inventory feeds to understanding the economics of dropshipping personalised versus commodity products. Brian shares experiences from both sides—manufacturing products that others dropship and managing dropshipping relationships for products he sells. Users will learn how to avoid common dropshipping pitfalls, establish strong supplier partnerships, handle customer service complexities, and build sustainable dropshipping businesses through strategic differentiation rather than price competition.

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How to Use Pinterest for Selling on Etsy

Nancy explains how digital products and print-on-demand models work on Etsy, requiring no inventory management or shipping. Learn how she started selling typed quotes from Microsoft Word, made $1,000 in her first month, and eventually scaled to six figures. Discover why digital downloads offer the lowest barrier to entry for new Etsy sellers and how print-on-demand services integrate directly with Etsy for hands-off fulfilment of physical products.

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