There’s something about being 27 that hits differently You’re officially past your early twenties — the wild, exploratory years when life felt like a choose-your-own-adventure book written in permanent marker. But for many of us, that marker starts running dry around this age. The bills pile up. The career path that was supposed to “just work out” now looks like a maze drawn by a caffeinated squirrel. And worst of all? The constant stress about money. It's like an app that runs in the background of your brain, draining your mental battery every single day. That’s where I found myself. 27. Tired. Stressed. I wonder how the hell I got on this treadmill, and more importantly, how to get off it. But here’s the thing: I’m not writing this because I’ve “made it” or cracked some magical code to wealth (although if anyone’s got that, please DM me immediately). I’m writing this because I’ve started walking the path toward financial freedom — and I want to share that journey. Raw, rea...
Whether you're just launching your first store or halfway through your fourth "winning" product, this guide will help you avoid the same traps that kill nine out of ten rookies. Let's jump into the top 10 beginner dropshipping mistakes—and how to avoid them. 1. Choosing the Wrong Niche The Mistake: Picking a niche because it "looks cool" or worse, because someone else is making money from it. The Fix: Choose a niche that allows you to mark up the selling price to 2x. Validate demand with tools like Google Trends or TikTok Creative Center. Ask yourself: Does it solve a problem or trigger impulse buying? 2. Trusting Just Any Supplier The Mistake: Relying on a random AliExpress seller with no reviews and 47 different store names. The Fix: Stick with suppliers rated 4.6 stars or higher , with a solid history of multiple fulfilled orders for the product you're eyeing. Buyer feedback is your built-in quality control 3. Selling Without Testing ...