Is drop shipping the main method for running online stores?

Hey guys, I am just getting set up and ready to help out here as well as grow success for myself and family. There is a WHOOOLE lot going on here in all different kinds of directions it seems, I am very interested to get to the glue holding this whole operation together indue time because the definition of organized chaos is here. In due time, and with that, I need some food for thought. The easy question for today will be..
Q: Is Drop shipping the leading method used by you merchants running stores in this Shopify environment?, if so is it that way 24/7 365 no desire to change that, is there problems with the system? Your sytstem? If not, what else are you guys doing that many merchants would be doing similarly as well? This may seem like a basic and known answer to some, but really, this place is all over the place, this is day one for me(as your dependable developer) and just getting registered and settled in has been impossible so far. I am ready to start helping you solve problems today and make money; just like you guys. I am gathering notes, and this needs answered for me without me taking another moment of a look at anything from Shopify. I want to hear from you and start working for you today.
Thank you for your time,

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