Simple things can make a drastic change in someone’s life. Could you imagine that selling vacuum cleaners could help someone with severe mental and physical health issues? Today you’ll find out that it’s indeed possible and see how you can change your life step by step.
But let us start with a question: does $2,379 in your wallet seem like a lot? It may not at first, but for Samuel, a client of ours who has just started the business (out of desperation after a job loss) it was a pretty huge earning.
To make 5 sales within the FIRST WEEK as a newbie business owner, how great is that? Let’s find out!
Samuel: his life has turned upside with an online business
Meet Samuel. He’s not just a 31-year-old automotive technician; he’s also a caring husband and a proud father of Nicholas. Since June of 2023, he has been an online business owner. He’s a fighter and proof that sometimes it’s important to just take action and not stand in the back.
Here’s our interview with him:
– Hey Samuel, how are you? Thanks for joining us today, please, tell us a bit about yourself. Also, if you want, you can share anything with our community of online business owners!
– Hey there, thanks for having me. My name’s Sam, I’m from Nebraska. I got an associate degree in automotive technology when I was 21. Since then I’ve always been working as an automotive technician.
And yeah, as it happens very often in the industry I had to change jobs several times, 6 times to be exact. It wasn’t easy, actually. I felt bad at every job, because each boss of mine just wanted to make money, and they don’t care for their staff. That’s true.
It couldn’t go on anymore, I knew that. But I didn’t know how to change that. Not so long ago, I found out about online businesses. It was pure luck, I guess, and I’ve recently started my first store.
– How did your store perform? Can you say that you’ve found what you need?
– I can’t say this is a big success, but I’m sure I’m on the right track. I made 5 sales in my first week. Well, it might not look like much, but my budget was a total of $0. Then I had a two-week gap with no sales at all. Yet during July and August I’ve made 34 sales overall and I’m planning to do more in the future, working on it.
I’m glad to be where I am now. And I can’t express how thankful I am to my son and my wife for all the support they’ve given me. They’ll probably never know how much.
– Samuel, thanks for all the details you give, this is crazy! You mentioned that you’ve changed your jobs 6 times…We all remember 2020 very well, businesses all over the world struggled, how was the time for you and your family?
– Yeah, absolutely, what I wanna say is that, yeah, it was a tough time for me, the hardest for us I’d say, because 3 of those 6 job changes happened during the years 19 to 21. For almost a year, I had to combine my main job as a technician with working as a delivery driver part time.
It wasn’t okay for me, I won’t recommend the experience to anyone. And what’s worse is that in March of 2022, when I just started to feel like I was getting back to my normal pretty stable life, I started to have problems at work again. And that same year we also found out that Courtney, my wife, was pregnant, she also started having health issues, so it all was like a bombshell for us when I lost my job again and I mean it when I say it.
Just a couple of weeks later I was at my friend’s place, we were just watching basketball as we usually do and he just randomly mentioned how he’s seen this advertisement about starting an online business. He wasn’t sure if to try it or not. It stuck in my head, so when I got back home, I Googled it and found your website. I saw there was a free trial and, you know, I didn’t even hesitate a second. Trying out won’t hurt, I thought.
I chose to sell the first thing that came to my mind, vacuum cleaners. I don’t even remember why; I just read somewhere that it would be profitable. Being a father, I definitely know what it’s like to vacuum my car.
And I was so excited that I spent the next 24 hours in front of my laptop, exploring everything. I launched my first social media post that I sent to all my friends, cousins, and neighbors. And that’s how the business got me 5 sales and immediately became my hope.
Well, what you see on the screen is what I achieved in the first week. I didn’t make the videos for the social media myself, I just took the one I saw at your YouTube channel and copied it, but your support team told me it was okay to do it.
– No words, Samuel, this is amazing! It always makes us happy when someone just starts doing something out of pure desire, passion, and determination. Sam, if you have anything to say to other people out there who’re just like you, just starting out, please, you’re welcome to! Maybe a recommendation or your personal motivation?
– Guys, I don’t want to go into details here, all I can say is just do it.
It’s just, you know, to see our son smiling, running, and jumping all over the place. Courtney had to go through lots of complicated medical procedures, my store paid off her medications partly, and we went through the period of Courtney’s postpartum depression together, and she’s now much better and she’s a hero.
I’m very proud of her and our son. And of course, we wouldn’t be so happy now if I hadn’t started my first ever online business, and I’m up for growing and upscaling! And I wish to everyone out there who’s not okay with their life: find the force to get you up and start doing what you want, you only live once. I wish you reach the same level of happiness that I’m at now!
– Sam, first of all, we’re sorry for all the struggles your family has gone through. We are sure your story will be remembered not only by us, but by hundreds of thousands of our readers. Thank you for your vulnerability and wishing you the best of luck!
– Thank you so much!
Did you get inspired? Let’s see what you can do to start out in the best way possible.
How to get the most out of online business?
Dropshipping is a great way to enter the world of online business without having to buy products in bulk.
Here’s how it works: you have an online store, fill it with products from suppliers, and whenever someone buys something from your store, your supplier ships it directly to your customer. The product bypasses your hands and goes straight to the final customer.
The best thing about dropshipping is how simple and affordable it is to get started. You don’t need crazy money to buy inventory upfront. All you need is a computer, and an internet connection.
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You have no physical product inventory. Storing products or packing and shipping orders is taken care of by the supplier. With that being said, you can easily change your store’s product selection and offer the best things out there (without having hundreds of unsold products collecting dust in your basement).
So, if you’re looking for an online business with no stress, dropshipping might just be the perfect fit for you. It’s straightforward, flexible, and an accessible way to enter the world of ecommerce.
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