In December 2017, I started building my Shopify store, just like hundreds of new retailers do every day. But unlike most, I hit $200,000 in three months.

Leaving Restaurant Management

I was working as a restaurant manager, driven by a desire for freedom and self-reliance. I saw dropshipping as my path out.

The Niche Selection

I chose the pets niche because pet owners are passionate buyers. They'll spend money on products for their animals without much hesitation.

The US/EU Supplier Advantage

I used Spocket to source products from US and EU suppliers instead of China. Yes, margins are tighter, but shipping times of 2-5 days instead of 2-4 weeks means happier customers and fewer refund requests.

Scaling with Paid Ads

My strategy was aggressive Facebook advertising. I tested many products, found winners, and scaled the ads. At my peak, I was making over $7,000 a day in revenue.

• Started: December 2017
• 3-month revenue: $200,000
• Best day: $7,000+ revenue
• Niche: Pet products
• Supplier source: US/EU via Spocket