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Dropshipping High-Ticket Products? Open Your Shopify E-commerce Store in 2025 | Ben Knegendorf

Sep 11, 2025
Ben Knegendorf, co-founder of Dropship Breakthrough, shares his inspiring journey from working at Walmart to running successful high-ticket dropshipping stores. He discusses the power of choosing the right customer and how to overcome the fear of reaching out to suppliers. Learn why high-ticket items are more profitable and discover simple strategies for Google Ads and SEO to boost sales. Ben emphasizes building lean operations with substantial margins, making this a valuable resource for aspiring e-commerce entrepreneurs.
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ANECDOTE

From Walmart To First Exit

  • Ben started listening to podcasts while working nights at a Walmart distribution center and bought a dropshipping course despite heavy debt.
  • He built and sold his first store while still working at Walmart, funding a life change.
ADVICE

Start With Who, Not What

  • Start by choosing the person you want to serve instead of chasing products.
  • Build your store and product selection around that customer avatar to improve conversion focus.
ADVICE

Dropshipping Is Fulfillment

  • Dropshipping is a fulfillment method: sell products while suppliers ship on your behalf.
  • Use known brands as fulfillment arms so you avoid warehousing and inventory risk.
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