
Drop Ship Lifestyle Podcast
byAnton Kraly
BusinessMarketing
The Drop Ship Lifestyle podcast with Anton Kraly is here to serve high-ticket dropshippers looking to increase revenue, automate operations, and become the authority in their niche. This show is published weekly and gives you a behind-the-scenes look into how we're growing our eCommerce stores. Topics discussed include niche selection, market research, web design, supplier approvals, conversion rate optimization, getting traffic and more. Our mission is to empower freedom through entrepreneurship. Join the lifestyle and find your freedom @ https://www.dropshiplifestyle.com
Episodes(40 episodes)

S2E70 - Where To Find Quality Dropshipping Suppliers In 2026
Where to Find Quality Dropshipping Suppliers in 2026Finding reliable dropshipping suppliers is the difference between building a real business and wasting months chasing low margins and dead ends.In this episode, Anton breaks down his complete 2026 framework for finding, vetting, and getting approved by high-quality dropshipping suppliers, based on nearly 20 years of experience building profitable, supplier-approved online stores.You’ll learn:The three main types of dropshipping suppliers and which ones to avoidWhy directories and “easy access” supplier lists destroy profit marginsThe exact Google...
Published: Jan 29, 2026Duration: 17:40

S2E69 - Top 10 Niches For Dropshipping in 2026 📈
In this episode, I’m sharing the top 10 high-ticket dropshipping niches for 2026 - based on real data, not guesses.This is my 12th year publishing an annual niche list here on YouTube, and for 2026 I did something different.I took 110+ niches I’ve shared over the years and ran every single one through the brand-new Drop Ship Lifestyle Research Tool to identify only A+ niches — niches I would personally build stores around myself.In this epsiode, you’ll see:- What separates winning niches vs losing niches- How I evaluate niches in seconds using real data- Live breakdowns of A+ deman...
Published: Jan 28, 2026Duration: 9:10

S2E68 - How to Bundle Products on Shopify to Increase AOV in 2026
How to Bundle Products on Shopify to Increase Average Order Value in 2026In this episode, I’m answering a common question I get from store owners:How do you bundle products on Shopify the right way to increase average order value without hurting conversions?I walk through two different ways to create product bundles, explain which one I recommend and why, and then show you the exact tool we use to make this work in real high-ticket stores.If you’re selling online in 2026, bundling products correctly is one of the easiest ways...
Published: Jan 9, 2026Duration: 5:13

S2E67 - Drop Ship Lifestyle: 2025 Wins, 2026 Plans, and What I’m Changing This Year
In this episode of the Drop Ship Lifestyle Podcast, Anton Kraly shares a candid behind-the-scenes update on what actually happened inside Dropship Lifestyle in 2025 and what’s coming next in 2026.After a break from podcasting, Anton looks back on the wins he’s most proud of, including the success of the 21-Day Live Launch Challenges, the launch of the AK Founder Circle, major upgrades to Dropship Lifestyle’s research software, and welcoming over 20 new members into the 100K Club.He also gets real about what didn’t go as planned...
Published: Jan 2, 2026Duration: 17:57

S2E66 - I Hate Doing This, But It Makes $$$
If you sell large, heavy, high-ticket products, there’s one simple (and often overlooked) strategy that can significantly increase your profit margins, without changing your prices or adding more sales.In this episode of the Drop Ship Lifestyle Podcast, Anton Kraly shares the exact freight broker negotiation method his team uses to save anywhere from $50 to $300 per order. You’ll learn:Why relying on your supplier’s shipping account can eat into your profitsThe difference between freight brokers and traditional shipping companiesHow to get competitive quotes from multiple brokers in min...
Published: Aug 14, 2025Duration: 11:42

S2E65 - The Truth About Dropshipping Brand Approvals in 2025
Anton from Drop Ship Lifestyle addresses a common question regarding the difficulty of obtaining brand authorization using his dropshipping techniques. He details the process and shares tips for securing brand approval, highlighting the importance of building a strong brand presence for business growth. Learn about brand approval and how to make money online!📍 Free In-Depth Training Class:🔗 http://www.dropshipwebinar.com💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 3 Months For $1: 🔗 https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/
Published: Jul 29, 2025Duration: 5:49

S2E64 - The Power of Niche Networks in High-Ticket Dropshipping
Anton dives deep into the concept of building multi-store networks for high-ticket dropshipping. He shares his own journey from a single e-commerce shop to a multi-million-dollar network, and walks you through why niche-specific stores convert better, how to structure your business entity, and strategies to drive free and paid traffic across multiple sites.Key TakeawaysWhat Is a Multi-Store Network?Independent, niche-specific Shopify stores (e.g., bouncehousesplus.com, trampolinesplus.com, swingsetsplus.com)Cross-promotion flywheel: customer journeys between related nichesWhy Not One “Superstore”?<p...
Published: Jun 16, 2025Duration: 15:23

S2E63 - How I Conquered Shopify’s Top 2 Issues In 17 Minutes
In this episode, I discuss Memorial Day promotions, fraudulent orders, and tips for getting approved with suppliers as a new store owner! Important: It's recently been brought to my attention that many Drop Ship Lifestyle Members are not aware that I also host a members-only podcast. If you are a member, you can find the full back-catalog, plus new episodes, in your members area by going to Bonuses, then clicking "Listen to the podcast ->"📍 Free In-Depth Training Class:🔗 http://www.dropshipwebinar.com💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 3 Months For $...
Published: May 23, 2025Duration: 17:23

S2E62 - How To Avoid The China Tariff War
In this episode, I share my experience with the China tariffs and their impact on eCommerce.I discuss the impact of tariffs on pricing, what this means for eCommerce sales, and how to avoid the tariff war completely.📍 Free In-Depth Training Class:🔗 http://www.dropshipwebinar.com💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 3 Months For $1: 🔗 https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/
Published: May 9, 2025Duration: 16:30

S2E61 - Tariffs, Delays, and Compliance: The New Reality of Drop Shipping From China
In this episode, I discuss the recent changes to the U.S. de minimis rule and their impact on dropshipping businesses that ship from China to the U.S.
Previously, shipments valued under $800 could enter the U.S. duty-free, but with this exemption now removed, all shipments — regardless of value — are subject to tariffs. This means increased costs, longer delivery times, and more complex customs processes for businesses sourcing from China.
📍 How To Drop Ship High-Ticket Products From USA Suppliers:
🔗 http://www.dropshipwebinar.com
💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 1 Month For $...
Published: Feb 6, 2025Duration: 7:02

S2E60 - How The Honey Scam Affects Shopify Sellers
How the "Honey scam" affects Shopify Sellers.
This episode is for anyone following the se past month and wondering how it affects Shopify sellers.
Link to original expose video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc4yL3YTwWk
Published: Jan 28, 2025Duration: 4:18
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S2E59 - How To Drop Ship Profitably in 2025 [Free Checklist Download]
Want to drop ship profitably in 2025? Download our new dropshipping checklist for high-ticket dropshipping and follow along with this episode.
🔗 Links From Video:
► PDF Download: Drop Ship Lifestyle - Launch Checklist
► Google Drive (Make a Copy): Drop Ship Lifestyle - Launch Checklist
► Free Training + 500 Profitable Product Ideas: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com
Related Training Playlists:
► Top 10 Niches For Dropshipping in 2025 📈
► How to Strengthen Supplier Relationships
► Complete Shopify Tutorial For Beginners 2025
► How To Get Traffic To Your Shopify Store
► How to Avoid The Facebook Ban Hammer
Published: Jan 23, 2025Duration: 22:49

S2E58 - 9 Ways To Get Traffic In 2025
In this episode of the Drop Ship Lifestyle Podcast, I share 9 ways to get traffic to your eCommerce store in 2025.
These 9 traffic sources will work for ANY eCommerce store. Whether you're dropshipping or manufacturing, selling high-ticket or low-ticket products, or selling Shopify or WooCommerce, these traffic methods will help nonetheless.
Try them out, and let me know what results you see for yourself in the comments below!
Other resources mentioned in this video include:
📍Free In-Depth Training Class
🔗 http://www.dropshipwebinar.com
📍Top 10 Niches for High-Ticket Drop Shipping In 2025
📍 Ultimate Guide To Product Selection For 2025
📍 Ultimate Guide To Drop Ship Suppliers...
Published: Jan 10, 2025Duration: 27:45

S2E57 - How To Increase Your Conversion Rate In 2025
The Ultimate Guide To Conversion Rate Optimization For 2025: Tips for converting more visitors into customers and double your sales WITHOUT needing more traffic.
🚀 Free Training Webinar + Our List of 500 Profitable Product Ideas: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com
💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 3 Months For $1: https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/
In this episode, I share 10 conversion rate optimization tips for turning more website visitors into customers. Follow this guide to make more money from your existing traffic.
Other resources mentioned in this video include:
📍Free In-Depth Training Class
🔗 http://www.dropshipwebinar.com
📍Top 10 Niches for High-Ticket Drop...
Published: Dec 26, 2024Duration: 33:21

S2E56 - How To Get The BEST Drop Ship Suppliers In 2025
The Ultimate Guide To Drop Ship Suppliers For 2025: Tips for finding the BEST dropship suppliers for Shopify.
🚀 Free Training Webinar + Our List of 500 Profitable Product Ideas: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com
💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 3 Months For $1: https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/
In this epsiode, I share three strategies to help you sell for the best dropshipping suppliers on Shopify.
Including:
- 3 Supplier Sourcing Methods
- How To Find Drop Ship Suppliers Online
- How To Contact The Best Dropshipping Suppliers
Other resources mentioned in this video include:
📍Free In-Depth Training Class
🔗 h...
Published: Dec 18, 2024Duration: 18:04

S2E55 - 5 Guaranteed Methods to Finding Highly-Profitable Products for Drop Shipping
The Ultimate Guide To Product Selection For 2025: 5 Guaranteed Methods to Finding Highly-Profitable Products for Drop Shipping on Shopify. Find Your Niche with Our Profitable Product Selection Guide.
🚀 Free Training Webinar + Our List of 500 Profitable Product Ideas: http://www.dropshipwebinar.com
💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 3 Months For $1: https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/
Popular Videos:
📍The Top 10 Dropshipping Niches 📍
🔗 https://youtu.be/Jxol7I5ygSE
#dropshipping #dropshippingniches #shopify
In this episode, I share five tips that you can use to find profitable products to sell online when drop shipping on Shopify.
Including:
- The perfect price point for profitable product selection
- Why...
Published: Dec 11, 2024Duration: 18:55

S2E54 - 3 Reasons We Build Niche Specific Stores
Niche specific or general store... Which route is better for dropshippers?
If you’ve been following Drop Ship Lifestyle for any amount of time, you know which side we are on: build a niche-specific store.
Niche specific does not mean selling one specific product, it means selling one specific type of product. You don’t have one product page; you have many of them. But these niche-specific dropshipping stores are built around a single theme, a single niche.
The best example I can give is i...
Published: Dec 4, 2024Duration: 5:28

S2E53 - 18 Years of eCommerce Knowledge in 33 Minutes
18 years of eCommerce Knowledge in just 33 minutes and 24 seconds.
This episode aims to help anyone new to eCommerce or who has been in the game for a while and is looking for ways to improve.
I covered 15 lessons that I had to learn the hard way. I hope this episode can save you money by learning from my mistakes and make your business (and life) easier.
Prefer to read? Here is the blog post version of this episode: https://www.dropshiplifestyle.com/ecommerce-tips/
Free Training Webinar + Our List of 500 Pr...
Published: Nov 27, 2024Duration: 33:24

S2E52 - Top 10 Niches For Dropshipping in 2025 📈
Anton shares the ten best products to dropship in 2025. Watch to learn why we’re focusing on the "made-in-the-USA" niches and what products you should sell on Shopify as we move into 2025.
Here is the resource where I share the top 10 niches for dropshipping from 2015-2025: https://www.dropshiplifestyle.com/top-10-niches/
Free Training Webinar + Our List of 500 Product Ideas: https://www.dropshipwebinar.com/
Published: Nov 20, 2024Duration: 12:17

S2E51 - How Trump's Presidency Will Affect Shopify Sellers
How Donald Trump's second term as President of the USA will affect Shopify Sellers.
This episode is for anyone who currently runs a Shopify store using the Drop Ship Lifestyle business model or is considering getting into dropshipping now that Donald Trump has won the 2024 election.
📍 Free In-Depth Training Class:
🔗 http://www.dropshipwebinar.com
💻 Free 3 Day Shopify Trial + 3 Months For $1:
🔗 https://dsl.life/shopify-yt/
Published: Nov 11, 2024Duration: 14:51