The Brutal Truth About Dropshipping
If you’re here, you’re probably thinking about starting a dropshipping business. You’ve seen the ads:
- “No inventory! No hassle! Just passive income!”
- “Make $10,000/month from your laptop!”
- “Escape the 9-to-5 and be your own boss!”
Sounds sexy, right? Too bad it’s 90% bullshit.
Let’s get something straight: dropshipping can work, but if you’re in a low-wage country like Vietnam, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. And I’m not saying this as some keyboard warrior—I’ve been in the trenches.
I learned from Jordan Welch, studied under Iman Gadzhi’s Digital Launch Pad, and tested this model myself. So, before you waste your time and money, here’s why dropshipping is a nightmare for most people in Vietnam (and similar economies).
1. The Market is Against You
🔥 People Don’t Have Disposable Income
- In the US, people impulse-buy crap because they can afford to.
- In Vietnam, people hunt for the absolute cheapest deal on Shopee or TikTok Shop.
- If your price isn’t the lowest, you lose.
🔥 Paid Ads Will Bankrupt You
- Want to reach the right customers? Prepare to burn 20M VND+ per campaign ($800 USD).
- If your first 5 ads fail? Congratulations, you’re out of money.
🔥 Shipping Speed is Everything
- In Vietnam, next-day delivery is expected.
- If your product takes 10-20 days to arrive, you’re finished.
- Customers will refund, cancel, or never buy from you again.
🔥 COD Culture Kills Dropshipping
- People don’t trust online payments here. They want Cash on Delivery (COD).
- That means you pay upfront and hope they don’t reject the order.
- If they do? You just lost money.
2. The Business Model is Broken
🔥 Low Margins = No Profit
- Too much competition. If you sell trending products, 100 other people are selling the same thing.
- To compete, you lower your price = less profit.
- Some “winners” only make $2-$5 per order.
- After ads, fees, and refunds? You’re making peanuts.
🔥 Spy Tools = Expensive AF
- You need tools like PiPiAds ($77/month) to find viral products.
- People in Vietnam/India use cracked Windows and pirated software—you really think they’ll drop $77/month on this?
🔥 Scalability is a Joke
- A real business should grow without needing more of your time.
- If you’re grinding 12 hours/day for 10M VND/month ($400 USD), you don’t own a business—you own a job.
- You’re just as trapped as any 9-to-5 worker.
3. The Harsh Reality: I Tried It & It’s a Waste of Time
🔥 I Was in the Same Spot as You
- I wanted to make money online. I thought dropshipping was the way.
- I paid for courses, studied under top dropshippers, and tested the model myself.
- And what did I learn? It’s a hamster wheel.
🔥 The Math Doesn’t Work
- The only way to make REAL money in dropshipping is by:
- Building a brand (which takes years).
- Spending thousands on ads.
- Hoping your suppliers don’t screw you over.
- Most people don’t have the cash, patience, or luck for that.
🔥 If You Make 10M VND/Month, You’re Wasting Your Time
- Some people claim they’re making $400 USD/month from dropshipping.
- But if they still have to work every day to keep it running, it’s not a business.
- They’re just another low-paid freelancer, tied to their laptop.
4. What To Do Instead? Real Ways to Make Money
So, if dropshipping is a trap, what’s the move? Here’s what actually works:
✅ Brand Building + Private Labeling
- Sell under your own brand instead of generic dropshipped garbage.
- Higher trust = higher prices = higher profits.
✅ Service-Based Business (Way More Money)
- Use your skills: copywriting, video editing, programming, marketing.
- No ads, no inventory, just high-profit services.
✅ Affiliate Marketing
- Promote products and get paid commissions.
- No customer support, no refunds, just money.
✅ Hybrid Model (Stock Some Inventory, Dropship Others)
- Keep bestsellers in stock for fast shipping.
- Dropship low-risk items to expand your store.
Final Thoughts – Should YOU Try Dropshipping?
🚀 Here’s the truth:
- If you have serious money for ads & brand-building → Maybe.
- If you think it’s an easy way to get rich → NOPE.
- If you want a stable, profitable business → Look elsewhere.
💡 Making money online isn’t about shortcuts. It’s about skills, strategy, and execution.
If you’re still considering dropshipping, at least go in with realistic expectations. Otherwise, you’re just another person funding Facebook ads with no return.
🚀 What’s next? Are you still thinking about dropshipping, or are you ready to build something real?
Final Words
🚀 Want Real Money? Stop Chasing Shortcuts.
Dropshipping isn’t a business—it’s a trap for people who think making money online is easy.
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