What Will Actually Sell in 2026 | A Q1 Playbook Part 2

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Drop That Ship | Dropshipping Made Easy

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43 episodes

1 day 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.

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What Will Actually Sell in 2026 | A Q1 Playbook Part 2

Drop That Ship | Dropshipping Made Easy

10 minutes

2 weeks ago

What Will Actually Sell in 2026 | A Q1 Playbook Part 2

Continuing from Part One, Megan Hansel discusses the transition from market awareness to execution, breaking down what’s actually selling and why those categories will continue through Q1 2026. Rather than chasing trends or novelty products, Megan discusses the reality of dropshipping: customers are smarter, and expectations are higher. She reframes success as something that comes from precision, speed, and relevance.Megan breaks down three high-performing categories—pet care, creator tools, and organization. She also tackles the operational side of growth, including the Amazon effect on shipping expectations. She closes with a practical Q1 reset, offering a clear action plan for 2026.

Chapters
[Start] From Market Shift to Market Advantage: How sellers can adapt to the dropshipping landscape.
01:50 The Psychology of Peace of Mind: How pet tech products sell reassurance and why this category remains recession-resistant.
04:18 Identity-Driven Buying: A look at where quality control matters the most.
06:12 Shipping Speed as a Branding Decision: The Amazon effect and the death of long shipping windows.
07:08 The Q1 Reset and Action Plan: How to audit, verify, and refocus for the new year.

Links and Resources:
Doba.com – Official siteGet Started with Doba! Use code “podcast” for 10% off your first month of the Monthly Standard plan.Inquiries about partnerships? Want to join Megan on the podcast?Email mhansel@doba.com and connect!