Simplified Shopify Review - Drop Shipping Course By Scott Hilse
Another one of the making money online programs is this course. It supposedly makes you rich by selling cheap products from China.
You don't want to risk your life savings if you are going to invest in a business that has been destroyed by Chinese Wholesalers.
Don't let us stop your attempts to make yet another mess of your parents.
This book is supposed to teach you how to make a 6-figure income as an ecom king, but it's really out of reach for many people who are limited by their budgets or student loans.
It's not true. You won't make a fortune chasing after the next product that lasts three months.
We have to be truthful in this review...
Simplified Dropshipping comes with some great information to help you make money online and get some huge ecom profits...
It's obsolete!
You'll find answers to some frequently asked questions about Scott Hilse Simplified dropshipping as well as my experiences selling chinese goods in general.
Most importantly, I will show you how I built my internet marketing business to more than $40,000 per month mostly passively.
Dropshipping is a system that I swear by. It uses the same skills, but it's much more powerful and lucrative.
Let's now get into Scott Hilse Simplified dropshipping!
Scott Hilse: Who are you?
Many would recognize Scott Hilse's YouTube channel and appearances on the tutorial videos of Oberlo.
His social media following is large, particularly on YouTube where he has almost 61k subscribers.
He introduced the "One-Product Approach", and the "Location Neutral Income Automaton."
It is important to concentrate on one product (One Product Approach) and to be able to work from anywhere (Location Neutral Income Automation).
It is worth noting that Scott claims to have been endorsed by Oberlo and Shopify on his LinkedIn profile. This, quite frankly, is a little shocking for me.
Scott is a member the Tai Lopez 300 Party. He has been featured in the Oberlo 101 Dropshipping Course.
All you need to do to become a member the 300 group is to pay $697
Dropshipping Course Simplified
Rank: Ranked #8 of 8 dropship programs
Length: 2 hours 49 min
Content: This is a very basic lesson in dropshipping. This lesson is not mandatory. The majority of the information here can be found elsewhere.
Instagram Account: @dripshipingcourse28)
Rating: 3.0/5.0 stars
Price: $497 (January 2020).
What to Expect in This Course?
You shouldn't expect to be instructed for hours as dropshipping courses can. The entire course, including the Intro, Outro, and final videos, takes less than 3 hours.
This is a great course that will get you started quickly.
Simplified Dropshipping promises the following:
Scott Hilse believes dropshippers should focus on one item, which is contrary to most drop shippers.
You did read that correctly. Scott will tell you to only sell one type of sunglasses if you are selling sunglasses.
In 2017, Scott was able to open three six-figure businesses using this method.
You should immediately feel a flashing, alarm light in your head. That statement should be characterized by the key words "even possible".
Yes, you can make your first sale in 24 hours. It is also possible that the United States men’s soccer team will win the FIFA World Cup in the next decade. Although it is possible, it is highly unlikely.
Dropshipping is still a popular eCommerce venture that many people consider easy. Scott and others like him contribute to this perception.
Also, claims of student outcomes such as the one shown below are not effective.
These images are completely useless.
This is why? These do not show how much was spent. Until you have shown the expenditures, the profits cannot be shown.
These screenshots do not show the profits that were made.
It is possible to double, or even triple the cost but that won't make you rich immediately. All expenses would need to be excluded, including the most costly ads.
A revenue of 20% is excellent. Drop shippers can make as low as 5%, however, I'm aware of them.
It's not hard to figure it out. You'll be surprised at how ordinary those numbers look, even if they are 20% in revenue.
Drop shippers can lose a lot of money due to the rising cost of Facebook Ads, and other advertising sites.
These misleading marketing tactics are designed to persuade you to buy a course.
Dropshipping was a great way to quickly make a few dollars in 2015, 2016, or 2017.
However, the game has changed. The situation is very different now than it was back in the days of the gurus. They made their money selling courses, as opposed to drop shipping.
Four Keys to Scott's One Product Store Strategy
Scott says it exactly as he said it:
"I wouldn’t recommend the average general shop. I would recommend one product format. My entire website was built in just two hours. Everything else took four. Since then, I have not touched the website. This website can be set up ."
1. Dare to be different
Avoid making things complicated for yourself, especially when you are trying to understand your audience. Scott continues,
"I advise you to sell the lowest priced product in your niche market. You should aim to make at least some money. As you make sales, you will also be seasoning your Facebook page and building your email database. This will increase your confidence and help you get the ball rolling ."
2. Be patient and start by being simple.
Scott's One-Product Strategy is about telling your Facebook Pixel how to optimize your advertising.
"If there is only one product, users cannot do anything but buy or leave. That's good news for the pixel. That's also good for you. This really funnels them to the one thing ."
3. Optimize your Facebook site
Scott uses a Purchase Lookalike Audience.
From the beginning, my main goal was to create a Purchase Lookalike Audience. To achieve that goal, you must make 100 purchases. Once I had 100 purchases, I was able to start the lookalike audience. Everything changed when I reached that point.
4. "Lookalike" audiences are worth their weight in gold.
Dropshipping 3.0 - Simple and Efficient
Scott's course was recently renamed Simplified dropshipping 3.0. The cost of the course has been reduced to $397.00 for a once-off fee. It includes approximately 30 videos.
Dropshipping and ecommerce have a gross margin of about 15-25 percent, which I find somewhat annoying.
Scott only talks about sales figures and you will believe that it is his profit. This is another way to trick you. Although the stats may be accurate, they hide the real numbers by not including the product spend and ad spend.
Ecommerce profits are smaller than affiliate ads.
Simplified Shopify Review
Simplified Shopify is a very limited course. It has much less content than what I'm used to in dropshipping courses.
There are over 25 videos within the course. They all vary in length. You can download the videos, which makes it easy to take the material with your while you are not connected to the internet.
His website, 1dealatatime.com is currently unavailable. This is where he forwards his domain, from which he sold the iPhone case. I don't know what's happening with that at the moment.
As shown in the video "$1600 per Day Template", his material is misleading. Per day to me means every day, plus or minus a few dollars. This was for one day. Most days produce even less.
Scott shows you how to share themes and a luxury theme you should consider purchasing. eCom Turbo is, in my opinion, superior as conversions are its main focus.
Scott shows you how to set up an online store as dropshipping courses. You're likely to already know this information if you have purchased an eCommerce course in the past.
Parts 4 & 5 cover Facebook Advertising preparation. Scott will show you how to create your Facebook Ads account, and your Facebook page. It also includes the installation of your pixel. Although the training video is simple, it's very effective.
The package also includes product research. This is a part of the package that I enjoy seeing new/different approaches to, as people often get confused about it.
You won't find anything worth exploring or any other useful information. This can still be useful if you're a beginner.
Scott shares in another module the importance of free apps for optimizing your store and improving conversions. These apps can be downloaded without the hassle by purchasing a conversion-based template, such as eCom turbo, which includes instructions and the necessary apps.
The course outline includes training on Facebook Ad Campaign. It also discusses the things you need to be aware of when creating your ads. You'll be able to create a professional video and get valuable advice on how to encourage your friends to like your page. This is something I have never thought of before.
His course also includes video clips on manual bidding, converting a specialty store, outsourcing strategies and selling the store.
The Dropshipping Course: A Simple Guide
The course contains 29 video lessons that take approximately 2 hours and 49 mins to view.
The course does not have a traditional introduction. There is no bio. Dropshipping is not explained in detail.
Lesson 1: One Product Store $1600/Day Template
Video length: 06:25
Scott dives right in, sharing the blueprint that he used to earn $1,600 in a single day.
It didn't happen in 2017, he doesn't mention it. It was a SINGLE day, not PER DAY as the title implies.
It seems like the shop made less than $300 per day on average.
Yes, it is possible to make $1,6k per day, or 48k in 30 Days, which sounds amazing, but Scott doesn't disclose his expenses. He illustrates sales and not profit.
If you search for his everything-summer.myshopify.com store or Scott's flagship 1dealatatime.com store, you won't find either.
They will tell you why they close their shops - it is because they are constantly looking for new products in new niches.
It is most likely true.
How can you build a brand when you are constantly changing directions and opening new websites? While most people can agree that branding is important, they aren't able to keep up with what they're teaching.
They may have also closed all their stores. They might not have stock of obsolete figures that they sold two or three years back. Both gurus make their money selling their online courses/apps/ tools and not dropshipping. Franklin Hatchett is an exception.
Let's not forget the lesson. Scott withholds too much detail. This is all covered by a hundred other YouTubers.
He will show you some (old) statistics. Scott then shows you a phone case he bought for a lot.
He also displays a Shopify template he has used or uses.
This part isn't revolutionary or new.
Lesson 2: Inner Store Set-Up
Length: 16:38
Scott will guide you through the steps of setting up your dropshipping shop.
- General Store Configuration
- Take a look at these options
- Conditions of Use
- Privacy Policy and Return Policy
- Adding Pages (Contact pages, policies)
- Add menu items
- Shipping Zones
- Payment providers,
- Selecting a plan for your store.
Here, I will be a little critical.
You want to learn something from the teacher when you pay for lessons.
Scott repeats information that is available for free on YouTube, unfortunately.
This material is valuable if you're a complete beginner but not worth the cost. Let's just hope Scott gets better.
Lesson 3: Buying and Connecting a Domain
Length: 5:57
Scott recommends using Google Domains. He shows you how to search for a domain name and register it.
Lesson 4: Setting Up Your Facebook Page
Length: 11.40
Scott teaches you how to create a Facebook Page (Business) in this lesson.
This article will show you how to use Canva for creating a logo for your profile picture and a banner to go with your cover photo.
This lesson teaches you how create a button to direct visitors to your website.
Lesson 5: Setup a Business Ad Account and Pixels
Length: 05:02
Scott walks you through how to create a Facebook Business Account.
It is a straightforward process that covers all the basics you need to know. In this lesson, Scott covers the following topics:
- Create a Facebook profile for your business account.
- Set up a new Ad Account
- Add a Facebook Pixel to your Shopify store.
Lesson 6: Product Research
Length: 22:09
Scott shows how he researches winning products on Facebook and AliExpress. He also looks for drop shipping niches. This is so absurd ...).
Scott is honest and says that "the most profitable niche to be in" , but these approaches don't motivate you to start your own.
It's not something new.
Lesson 7: Importing Your First Product
Length: 11:59
Scott will walk you through how Oberlo can import your first product to your Shopify store. Scott also demonstrates how to upload and create a video advertisement to promote your product.
Lesson 8: Testing Your Pixel
Length: 05:39
Scott demonstrates in this lesson how to use Test Mode with Shopify Payment Providers.
This information is a useful addition to any dropshipping program, but not a significant one. This information is also available elsewhere for free.
Lesson 9: The Freedom Funnel
Length: 13:20
Freedom Funnel is a collection of free software Scott uses to increase website conversions.
Scott explains how you can build apps such as a Countdown Timer and Abandoned Cart apps.
This is a great lesson for those who are new to dropshipping or have limited marketing budgets. After you have established your dropshipping business and the sales are starting to come in, you might want to invest in paid-for apps.
Lesson 10: Getting Tons Of FREE Page Likes In Seconds
Length: 0:46
Yes, dear friend, that's 46 second - real time.
Scott's suggestion for a quick way to get many Facebook likes free of charge in just seconds. Ask your Facebook friends to like it. This is a simple task.
Lesson 11: Learn This Before You Proceed To Facebook Ads
Length: 01:19
Let's now talk about Scott's disclaimer.
Scott warns you that you need to be able and willing to take on risk with FB Ads before making any decisions.
Although it may sound strange, this is actually good advice.
It can be difficult to make money with Facebook Ads. There is a steep learning curve and you should do lots of testing to make progress. You can't do this without investing in it.
You have to be careful because even experts can make mistakes. You would know from the Oberlo 101 training that they spent more than $1,000 on advertising over six weeks, but only $100 in sales.
Lesson 12: How to Launch Your First Facebook Ad. Method #1
Length: 08:51
Scott shows you how to create a Facebook video advertisement in this class. It is easy to follow, and newbies may need to pause and rewind often to catch up.
Scott will show you how to launch your masterpiece using Facebook Ads Manager once you have finished it.
He shares the following:
- Choose your ad objective
- Driving your target Audience
- Set up your budget and schedule
These are optimization ads and not sales ads. These are run to spark the interest of your target audience.
Lesson 13: Launching your First Facebook Ad - Method #2.
Length: 06:45
Scott uses a video clip to try and pique your curiosity about your store.
In the hope of increasing the number of views and making the video viral, he uses humor. He finds a YouTube video that is amusing and uses it to advertise.
Lesson 14: Get tons of Facebook targeted page likes from your ads
Length: 02:15
Scott uses a video clip to try and pique your curiosity about your store. This time, he uses humor to get a lot of shares and make the video viral. He finds a YouTube video that is amusing and uses it to advertise.
Lesson 15: Order Fulfillment
Length: 02:46
Scott Hilse will guide you through the process of placing orders with Oberlo vendors.
Lesson 16: From Zero to 100 Orders: Facebook Advertising Strategy
Length: 20:55
Scott shows you how to target specific regions based on the interaction you had with your video ads using data from your video ads.
Top tip Scott explains how he scales ads according to budget and timing. We also get an insider tip you won't find anywhere else on YouTube.
Lesson 17: When to Form an LLC
Length: 2:26
Scott will tell you when it is best to form an LLC. Scott also suggests a firm to use for the LLC filings.
Lesson 18: When and How to Outsource
Length: 03:17
Scott explains in this lesson when it is best to outsource repetitive tasks to Virtual Assistants. He recommends that you visit a website to locate one.
Lesson 19: 100 to 10,000+ Orders: Advanced Facebook Ads Strategy (LAAs).
Length: 05:59
Attention: All of this is theoretical. Scott wouldn't tell you that he fulfilled more than 10,000 orders.
Scott recommends that you build Lookalike Viewers once you have received 100 orders. He also teaches you how you can scale this. Your goal is to eventually achieve 10,000 orders.
Scott will provide you with a spreadsheet that outlines his (theoretical and practical) scaling methods.
Lesson 20: Manual Bidding
Length: 03:35
An insider tip: Scott explains how Scott manually bids for ads.
Lesson 21: Converting To A Niche Store
Length: 02:26
Scott suggests that you change to a niche shop as soon as your product stops selling.
Scott will show you how to buy a domain and link it with your Shopify store. A new Facebook Business Page must be created.
Lesson 22: When and How to Sell Your Store?
Length: 01:32
Scott talks about Shopify Trade Market, and when it is the best time to list your store. However, he does not show you how to list a business.
Lesson 23: How to Use Results to Take on Clients (Extra Passive Income)
Length: 02:00
It is a sign that your FB Advertising methods and strategies are working.
You could also train small businesses to run Facebook ads or help them with their creations.
This is just another speculation, and it will take less than 2 minutes to cover. However, there is no real advice or guidance for aspiring marketers who are interested in this source of income.
Lesson 24: Sam Walton’s Price/Steve Jobs Method
Length: 03:45
Scott believes this will help you to create a pricing structure for your product.
Scott explains how he approaches the task, which is a mix of lessons from Steve Jobs and Sam Walton as well as Jeff Bezos.
However, it does not show how to price your products. This is a list of strategies that you can use to price your products.
Lesson 25: Multiple Product Method
Length: 03:09
This part is not clear to me. Scott used to only deal with one-product stores up until now.
He doesn't explain how many items you will have or where they would be placed in your shop.
It also has the worst video quality of the course.
Lesson 26: Managing Online Reputation
Length: 02:28
Scott explains how you can manage your online reputation with only your mobile device. Simply go through your Facebook feeds, and delete any negative comments.
Lesson 27: How to Get Free Targeted Traffic
Length: 05:55
This approach is great if you don't have the budget for a lot of advertising. This applies only to niche-related impulse items, and not for everyday items such as cellphone cases.
Scott suggests that you join niche-specific groups and write about your product.
Lesson 28: Outro
Length: 01:30
Scott extends his gratitude to you for taking this course and wishes you success. He invites you to keep studying.
He recommends that you also use a few smartphone applications to simplify your life.
BONUSES
You can access his Facebook Group where he will "personally guide and answer all of your questions".
Participation in Weekly Q&A Live calls is also possible.
Money Back Guarantee
Scott Hilse does not mention a policy of refund for drop-ship lessons. The course fee refund is not subject to any restrictions or conditions. There is no discount code or voucher for the course.
Is Dropshipping Still Relevant In 2022?
Before you embark on your dropshipping journey, think about these questions.
Why are you saying this?
Think about how many dropshipping millionaires have you heard of recently. When I say "recently", I mean within the last year.
There aren’t many.
A few years ago, there were at least ten per year. You're a great success if you make six figures per year.
There have been many changes in the rules of the game.
What's the difference?
First, it is becoming more difficult to compete. Drop shippers get their goods from the exact same vendors and locations.
Second, Facebook ads have changed. Ad costs are higher. Because similar products are offered, there is more competition.
It is much harder for drop shippers to achieve instant success since there is no such thing.
Dropshipping is a great way to make money, but it's not easy work.
The program that helped skyrocket my online business to $50,000+ per month teaches some of the same dropshipping skills, but shows you how to monetize them in a much, MUCH more profitable way.
What is the Alternative?
Let me first ask:
Would you like to follow in the footsteps of others, just as a sheep?
Are you not ready to take charge?
What about building a long-term business that can grow and develop year after année?
Lead generation is, then, not for you, I would say.
Lead generation is my favorite online business model.
Every business model has its advantages and disadvantages. However, lead generation is far more effective than the rest.
This is an experience that I should enjoy. Not everyone will be able follow your instructions.
This could spark your interest in learning a new skill and making it a priority.
Dropshipping has many advantages over lead generation
Drop shipping earns me $10,000 per month at its peak, and it earns me $50,000 monthly.
There is simply not enough competition.
Local lead generation is my number one market option for 2020.
Is it a Worthwhile Course?
Scott is passionate about dropshipping. You bet I would, too, if this was something I could do in my twenties.
His past experience as a drop shipper may have helped him. The course is too broad and 95% of it can be viewed on YouTube for free.
Are the remaining 5% really worth the $497 price tag
It doesn't.
You might be convinced by his story that it is worth it. This is why you might have to give your credit card number in exchange for such a high price.
It's up to you. Ideas ideas: Amazon credit card points readers Cookies magic founder businesses browser views
Scott Hilse provides insider information, showing you the exact formula he uses to scale his advertising. However, he doesn't back up his claims.
When he claims that his strategies work, you believe him.
You might spend a lot on Facebook Ads. This, my friend is how it works. What works one week may not work the next.
This is only one reason why Lead Generation is my favorite business model.
Final Verdict: Is it a Scam?
Let's quickly point out that it's not a fraud. Let me explain the true issue.
Scott Hilse's Simplified shopify is much shorter than it should be. It still offers some value, however.
It's alarming to me that the numbers on the course and the sales page do not match up, or take into consideration company expenses.
It doesn't mean that Scott Hilse will be as fortunate for another commodity.
One thing that really grabs me is the fact there are many online courses that offer 6x more content, but at a lower cost and for free!
You can invest in Scott's brand/name and get decent value. However, if you are a beginner or intermediate looking for an extensive A-to-Z course, then this is not the right place for you.
However, it is possible to create a successful online business that is profitable.
It is also a real proof of success, unlike Scott Hilse’s Simplified Dropshipping course. This was just a few days ago.
Steady Calls is the is the #1 Recommended Way to Make Money Online in 2022
Our review team discovered a program that is top-notch in the real estate industry!
It's digital, but not real estate.
Where Simplified Dropshipping falls short It is in the scalability.
It is unrealistic to expect passive income if you are constantly managing your shop and managing ads.
What if you can leverage it?
This is how it works digital real estate program You can completely unplug from your laptop, as there is no ad management.
Does it sound too good to be true It does, of course! It isn't, in fact, many business owners wish they had this skill.
You can simply build and rank your website, and then forward the jobs to a local business owner. Or you could email it!
This applies to any service-based business such as tree service, plumbing, or towing.
What are the best ways to get paid?
It's simple, once you have sent the jobs to a business owner, he makes some money from them, you just ask for mutual benefit.
Based on the industry, a fair price per lead is between 10-20 %... let's take the tree service industry as an example and use the worst-case scenario.
Let's suppose you rank the site, and that only 10 jobs per month are received. Tree service jobs can range from $500 to $2000.
This means that you should have at least $500 per month in assets!
It's digital real estate, which is why they call it now. This is a rent payment.
It is easy to scale. It doesn't take much to answer the phone. All you need to do is make the phone ring.
Keep this in mind Dropshipping simplified and all the small profit margins
You can actually collect this without having to be on the computer managing a store 24/7. This is truly passive income!
This training program will take making money online to another level. You will be guided by the owner of the program, who will also share his screen and occasionally speak to you.
Learn the importance of keywords and website names, how to send calls notifications via email, backlinking and more.
After the training program is complete, you will have access to a Facebook Group that is much better than the one provided. Scott Hilse Our opinion is that this group is the most active. This group is far more active.
Unlike Dropshipping simplified You have to manage ads 24/7 and worry about making $5 on a $50 product 1000 times more ..... Businesses will always need more leads and a second job. It doesn't matter if the job isn’t coming from their website. They see it as it is...expanding their digital real estate.
Unlike Dropshipping simplified More people are able to leave their 9-5 jobs.
This allows you to make passive income while spending most of your time OFF The laptop.
You probably have a lot of questions. Check out this link to find out more.