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Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 1st May 2015, 12:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,400
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Best ecommerce forum? : Drop Ship Lifestyle, ecommerce fuel, etc?

Hi Leokoo,

This is Anton from Drop Ship Lifestyle.

We do get a lot of questions about our forum. People always want to know what's discussed there, and how active it is.

I thought I'd...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th November 2014, 07:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 697
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Business Dwindling - Need New Source Of Clients Cause Of Higher Prices

I hate to say it but it really seems that most (not all) WF members who are always browsing the WSO section do not have real businesses that are making enough money to justify spending $199/month on...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 12th November 2014, 07:13 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 121,877
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Share Drop-Shipping sites here!

The problem with suppliers that offer datafeeds is that everyone (all of your competitors) and sharing the exact same product names, descriptions, prices, etc, etc, etc and you have no way to...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th July 2014, 07:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 856
Posted By Anton Louis
What to do if you’re "killing it"

I’m sure everyone has seen the thread about what do if you’re desperate and I know it’s helpful to those who are broke and who come here looking for ways to make a quick buck to pay some bills or to...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 8th July 2014, 04:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 623
Posted By Anton Louis
ECOMMERCE AND THE FUTURE OF RETAIL [SLIDE DECK]

I just found this on Business Insider and I definitely think it's worth a share:

THE FUTURE OF RETAIL: 2014 [SLIDE DECK SAI] - Business Insider...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 3rd July 2014, 11:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 19,820
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Best eCommerce Drop-Shipping COURSE?

Thanks for posting! I think the private forum is by far our biggest asset. There are over 11,000 posts with tons of information from well over 1,000 students sharing what is working for them and...
Forum: Warrior Forum News 20th June 2014, 04:25 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 33,798
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: New Banner Ad System

Also, I know this isn't a suggestions thread and I'm sure this has been brought up before but I know that we all (advertisers on WF) would really appreciate the ability to upload multiple variations...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 20th June 2014, 12:11 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 19,820
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Best eCommerce Drop-Shipping COURSE?

I just posted this on another thread but it applies here as well:
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th April 2014, 02:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,609
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: How much bandwidth is enough for a membership site?

You're probably better off hosting your videos elsewhere and embedding them into your members area.

Here is what my set up looks like:

hosting: Site5 Web Hosting - Free 30 Day Trial + Choose...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th April 2014, 12:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 597
Posted By Anton Louis
For all of you Mac users that don't have Screenflow yet ;)

I just saw this and wanted to share it with you all:

MacHeist » Bundle (http://www.macheist.com/)

I was more than happy to pay $99 for Screenflow and this offer gives you that + lots of other...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 9th April 2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 455
Posted By Anton Louis
Spying on your visitors :)

A friend of mine just introduced me to a new tool that I am loving:

Real Time Web Analytics | Lucky Orange (http://www.luckyorange.com/)

It includes livechat and heatmaps but the thing I am...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 5th April 2014, 06:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,541
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Best Drop Shippers....

Hey surfspike,

DSMOZ is owned by my company, so of course I recommend it :)

I'm sure you saw our website but to sum it up, DSMOZ is a directory of over 12,000 suppliers in over 300 different...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 18th March 2014, 02:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,420
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: How is dropshipping going for you?

Best Case Scenario - you make more money than you know what do with while running an automated business that allows you time and freedom to spend as you wish.

Worst Case Scenario - you never make...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 18th March 2014, 02:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,812
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Best place to sell physical product site, making $10k+/month? Flippa?

$30k gross or net?

Gross really doesn't matter but if you're netting that it's worth some money.

The problem is with only 3 months of history you're going to get a terrible valuation.

My...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 7th February 2014, 06:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 826
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Help with hosted shopping cart

Shopify ALL DAY.

They have free themes that would be perfectly for your store and you can edit everything yourself with 0 knowledge of coding/design. They have extremely easy to use template...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 23rd January 2014, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 845
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Dropshipping - Help needed!

It sounds like they are a middleman supplier... if you really want to make money with drop shipping you should get their csv and then open accounts directly with every brand included on their list.
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 21st January 2014, 01:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,990
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: How Long Did It Take You?

It took me months of research and then about one week to actually set up my first store. I am happy to say I made my first sale the same day I turned on my original Adwords campaign :)

If you...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 21st January 2014, 01:16 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 121,877
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Share Drop-Shipping sites here!

There are a bunch of threads on here bashing Doba. I've never used them but I know they are a middleman supplier so I understand where the neg reviews are coming from. You always want to go direct....
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 24th December 2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,116
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: High Profit Margin Dropshippers

I work with some suppliers like that.

They are usually the ones that offer more "high end" products within a niche.

For example; you are much more likely to see those margins when selling a...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 22nd December 2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,077
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: What Would You Do If You've Found a Wholesaler Selling an Item $0.7 But eBay Sells $15.99?

When you speak to them ask if they can get on a Skype video chat with you and show you around their facility and show you some of their items.

This is the first step of my vetting processing and...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 16th December 2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: How to file taxes?

Find a small business accountant in your local area, set up a meeting, ask what to bring and have them handle everything for you.

That's what I did when I started making money and it was the...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 15th November 2013, 05:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 667
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: HOW TO AVOID PROBLEMS/ISSUES/HASSLES SELLING DROPSHIPPED PRODUCTS THAT SELL FOR $1000-2000?

The same exact problems/issues/hassles that you can encounter selling products at any price point... returns, damage when shipping, chargebacks, complaints, etc, etc, etc..



The best three ways...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th November 2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 14,329
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Internet marketing in Thailand...

It's all about the people up here...

Like I said in my first post I'm really not missing anything from back home in my day to day life besides family and friends because this city offers just...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 6th November 2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 411
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Community Website Suggestions

I started using Simple:Press with WordPress but quickly outgrew it.

My community is now hosted with Build An Awesome Community with IPS Community Suite (http://www.invisionpower.com/) and I...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th November 2013, 08:33 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 14,329
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Internet marketing in Thailand...

If you PM me I can put you in contact with a woman from South Whales who lives here with her husband and children while running her business full time.

I know there are a lot of great...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd November 2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 14,329
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Internet marketing in Thailand...

I'm wondering if you guys had any applicants whose skills sets may have not been what you were looking for but who would possibly be a good fit for an eCommerce internship (paid)...

A good friend...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th October 2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 14,329
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Internet marketing in Thailand...

I only use wifi and it's always more than fast enough for what I need.

For example right now I'm in a hotel in Chiang Mai and I just did a speed test which came in at 13.1mbps.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th October 2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 14,329
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Internet marketing in Thailand...

I've actually been in Cambodia for the past month. I went for a 4 day visa run back on Sept 30th and skipped my flight back to Chiang Mai because I really liked the country.

I spent about 4 days...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th September 2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 917
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Anyone tried Gravity Forms ?

I actually just started using Gravity Forms today and so far I am VERY impressed.

To answer your question; the reason people would use them over something like CF7 is because CF7 is simply a...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 24th September 2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,351
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Buying an E-Commerce / Dropshipper site.

Don't waste your money... those sellers just profit from unsuspecting buyers thinking they found a great deal when in truth all you are getting is a copy and pasted template that looks identical to...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 19th September 2013, 11:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,515
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Store Coach vs Dropship Lifestyle

There's really no copy and paste formula so costs can and will vary but to give you some of idea of costs related to starting an eCommerce business:

- You will obviously have to purchase a domain...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 17th September 2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,268
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Drop Ship Supplier Out of Stock - What Next?

Like JD said; most suppliers allow retailers to purchase in advance or put down deposits on place "holds" on a set amount of inventory so that you do not lose out.

Regarding refunds; if you can...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 8th September 2013, 01:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,453
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: How can Drop Shipping be better than Importing?

Hi,

Most of the brands that I am referring to only do business in the US (where I am located).

I am actually working out of a coworking space in Thailand right now and there are a couple people...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 7th September 2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 39,576
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Why I prefer eCommerce over other types of Internet Marketing...

I totally agree in branding your business to lead to future customers and make yourself stand out. Here's a great article that hits exactly on that topic:

Wayfair's Road to $1 Billion | Inc.com...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 5th September 2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,453
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: How can Drop Shipping be better than Importing?

That theory definitely holds up if you're talking about generic products but you obviously wouldn't be competing against people who are retailers for brands that offering drop shipping.... That would...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 5th September 2013, 02:43 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 102,333
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Does anyone make money with dropshipping?

A million dollars isn't cool. You know what's cool: Wayfair's Road to $1 Billion | Inc.com (http://www.inc.com/magazine/201204/kasey-wehrum/the-road-to-1-billion-growth-special-report.html) (sorry,...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 3rd September 2013, 01:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,453
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: How can Drop Shipping be better than Importing?

Exactly... I thought I made it perfectly clear that I'm writing from my experience but I guess the point was lost.



Yes, the WF is an internet marketing forum but you are posting in the...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 2nd September 2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,453
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: How can Drop Shipping be better than Importing?

And a pro would also recognize when unfounded advice was being given...

I'm sure if people want advice on importing you know what you're talking about but this is an eCommerce forum and to share...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 2nd September 2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 39,576
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Why I prefer eCommerce over other types of Internet Marketing...

I think a lot of people assume that eCommerce has a greater barrier of entry than other ways to make money online. I also think people assume it's easy to make quick cash other ways online so they...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 2nd September 2013, 05:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,453
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: How can Drop Shipping be better than Importing?

I'll bite and explain why drop shipping is better than importing (for me).

As a back story;

I started importing in 2007
I brought in over 20 40' containers from Shenzen to the US
I used a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st September 2013, 12:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: newbie, help?

Justin & Joe from Empire Flippers are accepting applications for a marketing apprentice. You will get paid and get to learn from a company that is making big moves in multiple spaces.

If I was...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 28th August 2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 730
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: What's your eCommerce experience been like so far?

I got started with eCommerce about seven years ago after reading the 4-Hour Workweek and learning what's possible with this business model.

I started by going on Alibaba and importing directly...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 20th August 2013, 03:08 AM
Replies: 381
Views: 39,576
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Why I prefer eCommerce over other types of Internet Marketing...

That's really up to you... I know a lot of people just start with an EIN# but others also form LLCs in business friendly states like Delaware and Nevada.
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 19th August 2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 381
Views: 39,576
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Why I prefer eCommerce over other types of Internet Marketing...

No, you're not out of line at all. Feel free to ask me whatever you want. However, this is not a sales thread and I don't want to self promote so feel free to PM or email me about any of the...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 18th August 2013, 10:53 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 39,576
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Why I prefer eCommerce over other types of Internet Marketing...

An EIN# (also known as a Tax Id#) is a way for the government to track business entities. It's basically a social security number for businesses.

Thanks for the compliment on my course btw. I'm...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 15th August 2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 381
Views: 39,576
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Why I prefer eCommerce over other types of Internet Marketing...

Drop shipping across borders can be a headache and a waste of money...

For the type of business that you are planning on running I would recommend advertising after placing a very small test...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th August 2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 14,329
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Internet marketing in Thailand...

I would assume tourist but I can't speak for anyone else. Most people are just passing through spending a few months at a time here so the tourist visa makes more sense.

Some people complain...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 8th August 2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 39,576
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Why I prefer eCommerce over other types of Internet Marketing...

When entering a new niche my research does take time but it's really not all that complex... I think of things that I've bought online recently, I ask family and friends what they've bought online...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 2nd August 2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 39,576
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Why I prefer eCommerce over other types of Internet Marketing...

I actually offer free shipping on all of my eCommerce sites and I sell for drop ship suppliers so my shipping costs are often built in to my wholesale cost.

If a customer buys two or more items...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 30th July 2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 39,576
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Why I prefer eCommerce over other types of Internet Marketing...

More than anything suppliers (the ones you actually want to work with) are looking for retailers that they can trust.

As soon as you are approved to sell for their brand (whether it be on a drop...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th July 2013, 12:44 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 14,329
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Internet marketing in Thailand...

Yeah man, people are moving up here from BKK all the time. A lot of people even just come through for a couple of weeks to really focus on work on then go back down.



Nice! I was on Samui...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th July 2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 14,329
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Internet marketing in Thailand...

I just checked the 5 day forecasts and it's about 3 - 4 degrees celsius cooler than Bangkok each day.

Last weekend I actually went on a motorbike ride with some friends high up into the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th July 2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 14,329
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Internet marketing in Thailand...

Ahhh yes, the massages. I don't take advantage of it enough but there are plenty of places to get a 2 hour massage for $9 USD.

It seems like a lot of people "start" here and then move on. I...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th July 2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 14,329
Posted By Anton Louis
Internet marketing in Thailand...

I've seen the topic of running your business from overseas pop up a few times on the forums. I'm currently doing it so I figured I'd start a new thread and answer any questions people may have.

I...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st July 2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 726
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Where did you find other entrepreneurial friends?

Do this if at all possible.

I've been self employed for over seven years and I've been working from home offices since then (I move around a lot).

Last month I started working out of a...
Forum: eCommerce Sites, Wholesaling & Drop Shipping 21st July 2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,607
Posted By Anton Louis
Re: Is It Safe To Sell China Electronics?

Rightttt.. I have no idea what I'm talking about because I brought up the fact that it's possible to run into legal and customer service issues when selling knockoffs... I'll stay out of this one. ...
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