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The speaker introduces a product research method that generated $4.1 million in a year for their fashion store. They claim to be a 'lazy guy' who finds efficient ways to make money and offers a free product research Excel sheet to viewers who DM 'PR sheet' on Instagram. The sheet tracks product details, research sources, competitor ads, product page links, and supplier information across different markets to stay informed about market trends and competitors.
The speaker demonstrates using dropship.io for broad product research. They filter by 'last seen date' within the last seven days and select key European markets like Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Finland, France, Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden. The goal is to find fashion competitors who are actively scaling, indicated by a product running for at least three to four days and having multiple active ads.
A product running since June 27th is identified as a potential winner due to its recent activity and native-looking video ads. The speaker notes that effective ads often don't feel like ads and focus on product explanation rather than hard selling. They emphasize that while some products show promise, consistent scaling for several weeks is preferable for a true winning product. The speaker also dismisses products with long-running ads (e.g., since March) as being too late to test.
The speaker advocates for fast fashion dropshipping as the easiest way to reach $100k a month in revenue, highlighting that it requires less complex creative processes and funnels compared to other models. They mention the Dutch market as having great momentum currently and recommend it for new dropshippers. The speaker stresses the importance of continuous market research to identify product patterns and avoid saturated items.
After identifying a potential product, the next step is to find it and similar items on AliExpress, TMU, or 1688 (TaoBao) using Google Lens or the AliExpress app's camera scan feature. The speaker notes that if a product is hard to find, it can be a good sign as it indicates lower saturation. The discussion progresses to finding comparable products beyond the exact match, delving into variations like different colors or styles within the same product type, especially sets (e.g., two-piece outfits) which are currently popular.
The speaker explains that once a winning product is found, creating collection pages with similar products can significantly boost revenue. They share that 50% of their $4.1 million revenue came from collection pages. The speaker emphasizes the importance of going deeper into product research, using multiple platforms (AliExpress, TMU, 1688), and adapting to market changes. They also discuss the importance of working with reliable 3PLs like Astro Shipping, which specializes in fashion and ensures product quality and timely quotations.
The speaker then shifts to analyzing the Dutch market using dropship.io, filtering for Dutch ad copy. They caution against using payment methods like Klarna due to past negative experiences and advise against selling replica or scam products, as they lead to payment processor issues and account bans. They also highlight the benefits of selling bags within the fashion niche due to fewer size variations and lower return rates, leading to higher profit margins.
The speaker reiterates the core of their product research method: using dropship.io to find competitors, analyzing their Facebook Ad Library, and then searching for comparable products on AliExpress/TMU. They stress the importance of consistently refining this process and adapting to changing market dynamics. The speaker expresses satisfaction in helping others succeed and shares an anecdote about a student scaling their business significantly using these methods.