Hello to whoever reads this!
I’m a 21-year-old trying to navigate the path my future will take. I come from a lower/middle-class family, the way I’m currently living feels like a potential nightmare if it shapes my future or the resources I can provide for my future children. I understand you might wonder why I’m thinking so far ahead, but with many of my peers progressing in their lives and graduating university, I can’t help but consider my own trajectory. I want to build a name for myself, and in this era of high living costs, a normal job might not suffice. It seems like nowadays the only wealth that lasts is being born into generational wealth, which I wasn’t born into and so now I’ve gotta think outside the box.
Now, during my university break, the idea of starting a business or venturing into e-commerce (specifically, dropshipping) has been on my mind. However, navigating this market proves challenging, given the advice, some say “dropshipping is dead” while others sell their courses. It’s a bit overwhelming, and I’m left wondering where to start and who to trust for authentic guidance. Ultimately I aim to invent and launch a brand, my current wage feels inadequate for such goals. Therefore, my plan is to build my income before diving into the challenges of running a business.
I find myself at a crossroads, uncertain about the best path forward. I’m determined to make money, so any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Help a person out.

  • Captlard@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    I have no idea if drop shipping can be a sustainable long term business, heck I don’t even know what it is really.

    Find a problem to solve that people or companies are willing to pay for…could be a service and/or product and develop that.

    To kick off, I would start doing research and a design thinking approach may be appropriate.

    Try and get hold of the Strategyzer book series (except the team book) as these are great food for thought.

    Also don’t kill yourself worrying about this…many entrepreneurs don’t get going until later in life.

    Ignore the YouTube, tik-tok and insta noise and focus on your own path!

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      1 year ago

      I have no idea if drop shipping can be a sustainable long term business, heck I don’t even know what it is really.

      Also just wanted to say, same bro😭

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      1 year ago

      design thinking approach

      I have not heard of this before, it is a great business model! thanks for bringing it to my attention!!