Shopify Ninja Masterclass - The COMPLETE Review
Module 2 - World Class Dropshipping Suppliers
This is an in-depth review of Shopify Ninja Masterclass module 2.
Module 2 - World Class Dropshipping Suppliers
Module length: 43 minutes
Video 01-ALIPAY AND BIG MISTAKES TO AVOID TO NOT GET YOUR PAYMENT ACCOUNT SUSPENDED
In this short 5 minute video, Kevin stresses the importance of finding the right suppliers who will fulfill your orders.
Kevin shows you how to open your Alipay account and set it up.
Then, he dives into the free Chrome extension tool again and lastly he gives a solid tip about your credit card.
Video 02 - THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE MAKING YOUR FIRST PURCHASES
Kevin starts the video by telling you to pay close attention and take notes. He gives you plenty of advice based on mistakes he has made in the past.
Kevin then goes down a checklist he has prepared for you (which is included in the course material as a .pdf document). For example, it includes a template Contact Supplier Script that you can use.
He covers a range of topics from MOQ's, to real time access to inventory feeds on all products, to something as simple as asking for a best seller list.
GREAT TIPS!
Video 03 - WHAT TO DO WITH WHOLESALERS AND ENTIRE MANUFACTURER PRICING ECOSYSTEM OVERVIEW
In this 5 minute video, Kevin shows the importance of cutting out the middleman and dealing directly with manufacturers.
Kevin shows some examples of dropshipping middlemen to avoid (and why).
Kevin also shows a great tip on how to use Google Translator to your advantage on the Chinese version of AliBaba.com.
Video 04 - HOW TO FIND THE BEST DROPSHIPPING SUPPLIERS IN THE WORLD
In this tutorial, Kevin shows you how to find the best suppliers for a chosen product. It all has to do with the feedback rating and how long they've been in business. Kevin also looks at Feedback, Shipping and Payment (one of the first things you should look at IMO).
Kevin then also shows you how to get in touch with a supplier and what to look out for.
Video 05 - WHY SAMPLES ARE SO IMPORTANT + CUSTOMS IMPORT FEES EXPLANATION
According to Kevin, the best way to see how long shipping will take and whether products will be held up at customs, is to order it yourself. This will then also assist you with a bit of quality control.
The general rule of thumb is to keep your products under $400. That way you qualify for ePacket and the product is classified as a "gift", which means less hassles at customs. (you won;t pay any import duties and it's less likely to be held at customs for checking).
This short 5 minute video is a recap of earlier information...
Supplementary Resources
This module contains the course module summary pdf document and a separate Contacting Suppliers Script Word doc. Some of the info you can find in the module summary document can be find below:
This module consisted of 5 videos with a total length of 43 minutes and includes additional document resources.
Module 02 - My Key Takeaways
Kevin shows you exactly what you need to look for when finding a good supplier. It might feel like a short module, but everything you need is included in this module. Truth be told, he could even have skipped video 5 and it would still have been a good course module...
Module highlight: The important info is in video 4, and should be worked through carefully with the corresponding .pdf document.
Content: 7/10 Good advice for finding dropship suppliers on AliExpress.
OVERALL IMPRESSION OF MODULE 02
This is not a very long module. In fact the videos clock in at 5 minutes, 14 minutes, 5 minutes, 13 minutes and 5 minutes again. So you might feel the content is a bit thin, but truth be told, you don't need much more (in stark contrast to module 1).
Other courses might have gone into greater detail on how to find the right supplier, but it all boils down to the same thing.
This part of the course is not rocket science. Every drop shipping course follows the same basic steps and methods to find suppliers. Some with more detail than others, but if you follow Kevin's suggestions, you should be fine.
