Chapter

The Hype and Reality of Drop Shipping
listen on Spotify
40:51 - 45:31 (04:40)

The hype around drop shipping has exceeded its true value and longevity according to some. However, for athletes like LaVar Ball, drop shipping allowed them to access entrepreneurship in a capital light way.

Clips
The conversation revolves around the hype of certain trend in online sales such as dropshipping and whether the value or longevity of these trends has been overestimated.
40:51 - 42:23 (01:32)
listen on Spotify
Online Sales
Summary

The conversation revolves around the hype of certain trend in online sales such as dropshipping and whether the value or longevity of these trends has been overestimated. IPOs are few and far between as businesses find it challenging to access public markets.

Chapter
The Hype and Reality of Drop Shipping
Episode
#118 with Harley Finkelstein (Shopify's President) - Why You Should Drop Out Of School and Start a Shopify Store
Podcast
My First Million
The drop shipping model provided entrepreneurs an opportunity to access entrepreneurship in a capital light way, allowing them to expand and grow their business.
42:23 - 44:28 (02:05)
listen on Spotify
Drop Shipping
Summary

The drop shipping model provided entrepreneurs an opportunity to access entrepreneurship in a capital light way, allowing them to expand and grow their business. The model acted as a starting point for finding a market, before transitioning to designing, manufacturing, and vertically scaling.

Chapter
The Hype and Reality of Drop Shipping
Episode
#118 with Harley Finkelstein (Shopify's President) - Why You Should Drop Out Of School and Start a Shopify Store
Podcast
My First Million
In this podcast, the host discusses overrated and underrated business ideas.
44:28 - 45:31 (01:03)
listen on Spotify
business ideas
Summary

In this podcast, the host discusses overrated and underrated business ideas. He thinks that making masks is overrated and creating a course to help people acquire a unique skill set is underrated.

Chapter
The Hype and Reality of Drop Shipping
Episode
#118 with Harley Finkelstein (Shopify's President) - Why You Should Drop Out Of School and Start a Shopify Store
Podcast
My First Million