Thank you for advice!I will try the meetings in person because on Youtube and other social platforms mentors cannot be available any time,if you have time for me I can be your student.
Topic summary
A teenager seeks a mentor to start a dropshipping business with a $500 budget, open to operating in Canada, the UK, or Australia.
Advice offered:
- Learn via YouTube to identify educators and potential course/mentorship programs.
- Attend local meetups (ecommerce, marketing, startups) found through Meetup, Facebook groups, and networking to build relationships that can lead to mentorship or partnerships.
OP’s follow-up: Appreciates the guidance, prefers in-person meetings since online mentors aren’t always available, and asks the advisor to mentor them.
Latest update: Another beginner offers to collaborate for mutual learning and to build something sustainable; they are based in Kenya.
Notes:
- Dropshipping: a retail model where sellers don’t hold inventory; suppliers ship orders directly to customers.
- Feasibility of the $500 budget and operating across the listed regions, as well as specific suppliers/tools, were not discussed.
Status: No confirmed mentor yet. Action items are to attend meetups, explore online learning resources, and consider peer collaboration. The discussion remains open.