Drop That Ship | Dropshipping Made Easy
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About
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
Episodes
- Does E-Commerce Still Work? | The Truth No One is Talking About Part 1
In this episode, Megan Hansel addresses whether e-commerce still works, contrasting outdated strategies with the demands of the modern "Trust Economy." She explains how customer perception, credibility, and brand clarity are crucial for co…
- Starting a Dropshipping Business | The Truth About What Actually Gets You Results Part 2
Megan Hansel discusses why many people fail at dropshipping and what truly leads to success. She shares three real-world stories to illustrate the mindset shifts and foundational elements needed to build a lasting dropshipping business.
- Starting a Dropshipping Business | The Truth About What Actually Gets You Results Part 1
This episode of Drop That Ship focuses on starting a dropshipping business, addressing mental barriers and reframing what it takes to get started. It covers the fundamentals of building an inventory-free e-commerce business, including prod…
- Stop Doing Everything Yourself | How Autonomous Systems Unlock Ecommerce Growth
This episode of Drop That Ship explores how autonomous systems can help ecommerce businesses scale. It challenges the idea that dropshipping success requires doing everything yourself and introduces new ways to build and manage stores with…
- The Dropshipping Seasonal Strategy | What to Sell in Q2 and Beyond
This episode of Drop That Ship discusses dropshipping seasonal strategies, focusing on what to sell in Q2 and beyond. It covers planning, preparation, and consistency for dropshippers throughout the e-commerce calendar.
- The Real Reason Stores Plateau | Why Your Store Stops Scaling Part 2
In this episode, Megan Hansel discusses how to prevent e-commerce stores from plateauing. She outlines six steps for building a successful e-commerce business with a system to support growth over time.
- The Real Reason Stores Plateau | Why Your Store Stops Scaling Part 1
This episode discusses why e-commerce stores plateau and stop scaling. It explores how product stagnation and a lack of evolution can limit long-term growth, and suggests expanding product offerings and prioritizing adaptability and faster…
- Earning Money with Dropshipping | How Long Until You Actually See Profit? Part 2
This episode of Drop That Ship discusses earning money with dropshipping, focusing on the phase after initial sales. It covers why inconsistency is not failure and how to move from occasional sales to sustainable growth by driving traffic…
- Earning Money with Dropshipping | How Long Until You Actually See Profit? Part 1
This episode discusses when a dropshipping business starts to make money, exploring the two timelines of building a business. It also covers why early progress can feel invisible and the significance of the first sale.
- A Realistic Dropshipping Timeline | What to Expect Part 2
This episode discusses a realistic dropshipping timeline, emphasizing progress and overcoming the tendency for perfectionism that can slow down store launches. It explores how to shift from decision to execution and why "good enough" beats…
- A Realistic Dropshipping Timeline | What to Expect Part 1
Megan Hansel discusses a realistic timeline for launching a dropshipping store, detailing the common challenges and the four phases of the process. This episode aims to provide beginners with a practical framework for entering the dropship…
- The Biggest Dropshipping Trends Shaping 2026 | How Smart Sellers Are Staying Ahead Part 2
This episode discusses dropshipping trends for 2026, focusing on operational aspects such as logistics, fulfillment speed, and supplier relationships. It highlights the importance of strong operations, customer experience, and technology f…
- The Biggest Dropshipping Trends Shaping 2026 | How Smart Sellers Are Staying Ahead Part 1
This episode of Drop That Ship details the significant changes in the dropshipping industry in 2026, focusing on how smart sellers are staying ahead. It covers topics such as AI-powered product discovery, the rise of social commerce, autom…
- The Biggest Mistakes New Dropshippers Make (And How To Avoid Them) | Part 2
This episode, part two of a series, focuses on building a sustainable and scalable dropshipping business. It covers repeatable models, advertising, customer experience, and the importance of financial models and operational infrastructure…
- The Biggest Mistakes New Dropshippers Make (And How To Avoid Them) | Part 1
This episode of Drop That Ship discusses common mistakes new dropshippers make, focusing on product selection, shipping timelines, and store credibility signals. Megan explains how to avoid these pitfalls for building a successful and last…
- 2026 Viral Beauty Trends | How to Win with TikTok Shop Part 2
This episode, "2026 Viral Beauty Trends | How to Win with TikTok Shop Part 2," discusses turning viral trends into consistent revenue. It covers identifying real trends, product validation, and structuring e-commerce businesses for sustain…
- 2026 Viral Beauty Trends | How to Win with TikTok Shop Part 1
This episode of Drop That Ship features Megan Hansel discussing the 2026 TikTok Shift and viral beauty trends. She explains how TikTok commerce has evolved with smarter algorithms, savvier consumers, and stricter compliance, and what selle…
- The Economics of Influence | Building Recurring Affiliate Revenue in E-Commerce Part 2
This episode of Drop That Ship features Megan Hansel discussing the economics of influence and building recurring affiliate revenue in e-commerce. She explains how to integrate retailer partnerships and leverage influence for compounding r…
- The Economics of Influence | Building Recurring Affiliate Revenue in E-Commerce Part 1
Megan Hansel challenges e-commerce creators to rethink influence and breaks down the economics behind it. She explains how affiliate strategies and supplier relationships can impact revenue and offers execution strategies for monetization.
- The Trust Economy | Why Reviews Are the New SEO Part 2
This episode, "The Trust Economy | Why Reviews Are the New SEO Part 2," explains why most review requests fail and offers seven review frameworks. It covers strategies for using reviews to enhance customer engagement, reduce returns, and i…
- The Trust Economy | Why Reviews Are the New SEO Part 1
Megan Hansel explains why customer reviews are crucial for online businesses, acting as a "trust layer" that influences conversions and SEO. She also discusses common reasons why review requests may not be effective.
- AI Strategies Every Dropshipper Should Know Part 2 | EKOM AI with Leila Smith and Brittany McGregor
This episode discusses how AI and automation are reshaping e-commerce, focusing on AI-driven discovery, optimizing product pages, and streamlining workflows for dropshippers. It covers reducing manual work and preparing catalogs for AI-dri…
- AI Strategies Every Dropshipper Should Know Part 1 | EKOM AI with Leila Smith and Brittany McGregor
Megan Hansel welcomes Leila Smith and Brittany McGregor from EKOM AI to discuss how AI can improve e-commerce operations for dropshippers. They cover product page optimization, common data mistakes, and how AI simplifies catalog management…
- Selling the Right Products | The Single Biggest Mistake in Dropshipping Part 2
This episode of "Drop That Ship" discusses common mistakes in dropshipping product selection. It covers how good ads can fail with bad products, identifying risky products, and the importance of an "anti-blacklist mindset" for long-term st…
- Selling the Right Products | The Single Biggest Mistake in Dropshipping Part 1
This episode of Drop That Ship discusses the importance of product selection in dropshipping, highlighting how bad product choices can lead to wasted ad spend, low conversion rates, and other issues. It provides a framework for understandi…
- The New Path to E-Commerce Visibility | Finding Your Niche Part 2
Megan discusses sustainable growth in dropshipping, emphasizing clarity and system-first execution. She explains how narrowing a niche builds customer trust and identifies three niches positioned for success in 2026, focusing on practical…
- The New Path to E-Commerce Visibility | Finding Your Niche Part 1
Megan Hansel explores the shift in e-commerce from chasing "hot products" to focusing on niche ownership and clarity. She also discusses the influence of artificial intelligence and social commerce on buyer behavior and the importance of m…
- Making Content for Growth | TikTok as a Commerce Engine Part 2
This episode discusses how TikTok functions as a commerce engine and the importance of creating a repeatable content operating system to drive revenue and growth. It covers using TikTok’s Creative Center, data-driven content creation, AI t…
- Making Content for Growth | TikTok as a Commerce Engine Part 1
Megan Hansel explains why old e-commerce playbooks are outdated and how visibility within digital culture drives success. She details TikTok's evolution into a commerce engine, emphasizing speed, content alignment, and data utilization for…
- Keyword Research for E-commerce | Using Search to Understand Demand Part 2
Megan Hanel explains how keyword research can build trust and improve conversion rates in e-commerce. She focuses on using question-based research to understand customer hesitation and transform product pages into guided experiences.
- Keyword Research for E-commerce | Using Search to Understand Demand Part 1
Megan Hansel discusses how e-commerce stores often fail due to invisibility, not bad products. She explains how keyword research can be used as a practical tool to understand buyer search behavior and improve store visibility.
- From Education to Execution | Building Coaching Programs That Change Everything Part 2
This episode, Part 2, features Megan discussing the reshaping of dropshipping coaching programs. She emphasizes execution, reliable systems, and sustainable growth strategies for both dropshippers and coaches, moving beyond scattered exper…
- From Education to Execution | Building Coaching Programs That Change Everything Part 1
This episode, Part One of a two-part series, features Megan Hansel discussing the challenges of e-commerce coaching programs that teach "what to do" but not "how to execute." She explains how execution is a bottleneck in e-commerce growth…
- A Year in Review | Why Dropshipping Still Works Part 2
In this episode, Megan discusses dropshipping as a maturing business model, the shift from side hustle to infrastructure, and the importance of partnerships. She also explores why dropshipping is improving as markets mature and highlights…
- A Year in Review | Why Dropshipping Still Works Part 1
Megan Hansel reflects on the past year in dropshipping, online business, and building a genuine business. She discusses why dropshipping remains effective when approached with patience, systems, and realistic timelines, focusing on what wa…
- What Will Actually Sell in 2026 | A Q1 Playbook Part 2
Megan Hansel discusses what will sell in 2026, focusing on market awareness and execution for dropshipping. She breaks down high-performing categories like pet care, creator tools, and organization, and covers operational growth and a Q1 r…
- What Will Actually Sell in 2026 | A Q1 Playbook Part 1
This episode discusses changes in dropshipping during 2025 and new selling strategies for 2026. It highlights the rise of intentional buying and explores categories like smart home energy independence and recovery-focused wellness.
- How to Use Year-End Promotions to Position Your Store for a Breakout 2026 Part 2
This episode of Drop That Ship focuses on using year-end promotions to prepare for success in 2026. It covers the importance of supplier reliability, disciplined testing, and strategic decision-making for dropshipping businesses.
- How to Use Year-End Promotions to Position Your Store for a Breakout 2026 Part 1
This episode of Drop That Ship discusses how to use year-end promotions to position a store for success in 2026. It covers strategic timing, the nature of Doba's year-end promotion, and understanding buyer behavior in December vs. January.
- Is Walmart the Next Amazon?
This episode of Drop That Ship features Megan Hansel discussing Walmart's e-commerce transformation and its potential to become the next Amazon. She highlights Walmart's digital growth, increasing customer base, and how Doba is integrating…
- Dropshipping From Zero | The Pezlogic Blueprint Part 3
This episode, "Dropshipping From Zero | The Pezlogic Blueprint Part 3," features Megan Hansel and Pez Elias. They discuss validating products, building traffic, and using organic content in dropshipping. Pez shares insights from his 15 yea…
- Why Emotion Beats Logic | The Psychology Behind Every Sale with Sarah Levinger
Megan Hansel and neuromarketing expert Sarah Levinger discuss the role of emotion in consumer purchasing decisions. They cover how emotional drivers influence sales, brand resonance, and conversion techniques in e-commerce.
- Christmas Toys That Actually Sell in 2025
This episode of Drop That Ship features Megan Hansel discussing Christmas 2025 toy trends and sales patterns for e-commerce sellers and dropshippers. She covers market trends, high-profit toy categories, and strategies for avoiding holiday…
- Dropshipping From Zero | The Pezlogic Bluprint Part 2
Megan and Pez Elias continue their discussion on dropshipping. Pez shares insights on building a dropshipping business, including how to research the market, evaluate products, find suppliers, and launch a storefront.
- Dropshipping Foundations: A Mid-Series Breakdown
This interim episode reviews part one of the "Dropshipping Foundations" series with Pez Elias. Megan Hansel breaks down the conversation and offers a preview of part two.
- Dropshipping From Zero | The Pezlogic Blueprint Part 1
In this episode, Megan Hansel and Pez Elias discuss the foundational steps for starting a dropshipping business. They cover mindset, product strategy, and common mistakes to avoid for aspiring entrepreneurs.
- The Hidden Cost of Great Products: How Dropshipping is Changing the Game for Manufacturers Part 2
Megan Hansel discusses how dropshipping can change the game for manufacturers, focusing on building strong relationships with retailers and streamlining fulfillment through platforms like Doba. She also shares real-world examples and discu…
- The Hidden Cost of Great Products: How Dropshipping is Changing the Game for Manufacturers Part 1
This episode of "Drop That Ship" discusses the challenges manufacturers face in getting products to customers and explores how dropshipping can serve as a modern distribution strategy. It highlights how dropshipping reduces friction, incre…
- Shopify Is the Storefront, Doba Is the Engine | The Integration That Changes Everything Part 2
This episode discusses how Shopify and Doba integrate to automate and scale dropshipping businesses. It follows a journey of reclaiming time and purpose in entrepreneurship with practical automation steps.
- Shopify Is the Storefront, Doba Is the Engine | The Integration That Changes Everything Part 1
This episode discusses how integrating Shopify and Doba can help e-commerce entrepreneurs automate their stores. It covers scaling businesses efficiently by using Doba's automation to manage common pain points and free up time for growth.