The Hidden Cost of Great Products: How Dropshipping is Changing the Game for Manufacturers Part 2

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Drop That Ship | Dropshipping Made Easy

Doba

30 episodes

2 days ago

Welcome to Drop That Ship, the podcast for scrappy entrepreneurs who want more freedom, more income, and fewer cardboard boxes in the garage. Brought to you by the team at Doba, the platform that connects you to vetted suppliers, automates your fulfillment, and makes your storefront actually work, this show is where real dropshipping gets real simple.

Brought to you by the team at Doba, we make e-commerce simple, scalable, and inventory-free—so you can focus on what matters: your business. Each week, we cover real strategies for product research, supplier vetting, store optimization, SEO, automation, fulfillment, and yes—even making your first sale. Whether you're launching your first Shopify store or leveling up your fifth, we’ll help you dodge the rookie mistakes, use the right tools, and turn traffic into repeat customers. It’s time to stop guessing and start building, your business, your rules, your future.

New episodes drop every Tuesday, so hit follow, bring your ambition, and remember: you don’t need to go viral. You just need to get started

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The Hidden Cost of Great Products: How Dropshipping is Changing the Game for Manufacturers Part 2

Drop That Ship | Dropshipping Made Easy

16 minutes

1 week ago

The Hidden Cost of Great Products: How Dropshipping is Changing the Game for Manufacturers Part 2

In this second installment of The Hidden Cost of Great Products, Megan Hansel discusses the importance of building a solid relationship with retailers. She shares ways manufacturers can help these relationships thrive and become the kind of partners retailers love to work with.

Using real-world examples, Megan also explains how platforms like Doba help manufacturers streamline fulfillment and get their products into more customers’ hands. Whether you’re a small business owner, a seasoned manufacturer, or a curious entrepreneur, Megan offers a roadmap that can transform your business. It’s not about working harder. It’s about working smarter.

Chapters
[Start] Becoming a Trusted Supplier: Megan picks up from part 1, outlining key steps to building strong supplier-retailer relationships.
04:15 The Doba Difference: A look into how Doba can help manufacturers build lasting partnerships with retailers.
10:40 Supplier Success Stories: Real-world stories that show how professional practices lead to business growth.
18:30 Dropshipping as a Mindset: How dropshipping is reshaping modern distribution with adaptability and transparency.
24:00 Turning Potential Into Purpose: Megan gives a call to action for people ready to scale through the Doba supplier network.

Links and Resources:

Doba.com – Official site

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