How I Made $10K in 30 Days with Dropshipping (Beginner Blueprint)

👋 Hey, Future Dropshipper…

If you're wondering whether dropshipping still works in 2025—it absolutely does. I went from zero to $10,215.86 in just 30 days using one product, TikTok ads, and Sell The Trend.

This isn't fluff—I'm breaking down:

• The exact product

• The store setup

• Ad strategy

• And the tools I used so you can do it too.

📈 My 30-Day Results Breakdown

Metric	Value
Revenue	$10,215.86
Ad Spend	$2,931.20
Net Profit	$4,676.42
Winning Product	Wireless Hair Curler
Platform	Shopify
Supplier	Sell The Trend
Main Ad Channel	TikTok Ads

🔥 CTR: 3.89%💰 ROAS: 3.49📦 Orders Fulfilled: 467

🧠 Step 1: Mindset & Niche Clarity

I stopped dabbling and treated dropshipping like a real business, not a side hustle. Here’s how I picked my niche:

✅ Evergreen appeal (Beauty/Fitness)✅ Solves a problem (Cordless styling on the go)✅ Trending on TikTok (#hairtok, #viralcurler)

Tools Used:

• Sell The Trend NEXUS

• TikTok Creative Center

• Google Trends

Keywords: dropshipping mindset, niche selection, viral product research

🛒 Step 2: Setting Up the Store (In 48 Hours)

I used Shopify with a clean, branded theme. Key pages:

• Homepage with clear USP

• Product Page with UGC videos & scarcity

• FAQ & Contact Page

Apps I Used:

• DSers for fulfillment

• Loox for photo reviews

• Sticky Add to Cart bar

💡 Pro Tip: Use Sell The Trend's 1-click store import to save hours.

Keywords: Shopify setup, dropshipping store tips, beginner store guide

📦 Step 3: Finding My Winning Product

I filtered for:

• High order volume

• Low saturation

• Fast shipping availability

My winner was the Wireless Hair Curler (35M+ TikTok views at the time).

📍 Supplier: Sell The Trend Product Page

🎯 Bonus Tip: Test 3 products at once using Sell The Trend’s AI product engine.

Keywords: how to find dropshipping products, viral product sourcing, Sell The Trend AI

🎯 Step 4: Launching TikTok Ads That Convert

Here’s the ad formula that worked for me:

• Hook: “This curling tool changed my life 😱”

• Demo: Show product in action with timer countdown

• UGC Style: Raw + vertical

• CTA: “Shop now while it's 50% off!”

📹 I used UGC creators from Fiverr and TikTok Creators Marketplace.

🛠️ Ad Budget Strategy:

• Day 1-3: $20/day per ad set

• Day 4+: Kill <1 ROAS ad sets, scale >2 ROAS sets

• Day 10: $200/day on best 2 creatives

Keywords: TikTok ads dropshipping, high-converting ad creatives, beginner ad strategy

💰 Step 5: Fulfilling Orders & Managing Returns

✅ I automated fulfillment using DSers and tracked deliveries via 17Track.✅ For returns/refunds, I had a clear policy and used a branded email address.

📦 Tip: Use CJ Dropshipping or Sell The Trend’s fulfillment partner for faster delivery.

📊 Summary Table: My Dropshipping Stack

Tool	Purpose	Link
Sell The Trend	Product research & supplier	✅
Shopify	Storefront	Shopify
Loox	Reviews & UGC	Loox
TikTok Ads Manager	Advertising	TikTok Ads
Canva Pro	Ad creatives	Canva

📌 What I’d Do Differently

• Start with more UGC content

• Set up an email funnel from Day 1

• Invest more in creative testing early on

If you're starting from scratch, my advice: focus on learning one channel (like TikTok) and go deep.

🧠 FAQ – Dropshipping for Beginners

Q1: How much money do I need to start?A: Around $300–$500 for testing. Don’t spend more before validating.

Q2: Do I need a business license to start?A: Not at first, but you’ll need one as you scale. Check your local laws.

Q3: How do I know if my product will sell?A: Look for:

• TikTok engagement

• Sell The Trend saturation score <7

• Solves a clear pain point

🔗 Useful Resources

• Free Dropshipping Blueprint (2025 Edition)

• Join Sell The Trend to Find Winning Products

• TikTok Ads: 2025 Strategy Guide