What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Dropshipping (Real Talk)

No fluff. Just real stuff I wish someone told me when I got into dropshipping:

1. You won’t get rich overnight.

All those “1 day 10k” screenshots? Most of them don’t show the losses, ad spend, or refunds. This is a real business, not a shortcut.

2. Your store actually needs to look good.

If your store looks sketchy or slow to load, people will bounce. I learned that the hard way after wasting money on ads that led to a store nobody trusted.

3. Product matters. A lot.

Not everything on AliExpress is a winning product. I spent too much time selling stuff I liked instead of what people actually wanted.

4. Ads are a skill, not a gamble.

I thought I could just “boost a post” and make sales. Nah. Running ads is a whole skillset. I had to learn targeting, creatives, testing… it’s not plug-and-play.

5. Customer service will test your patience.

Dealing with shipping delays, chargebacks, and angry customers taught me more about business than any YouTube video ever did.

If you're just starting out — take this as a sign to go in with your eyes open.

Ask questions. Test smart. Don’t chase shortcuts.

If I may ask what are the challenges have you faced in starting dropshipping business

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