How to Start Dropshipping in 2025 (Even If You’re Broke and In College)
Learn how to start a profitable dropshipping store in 2025 with zero experience, minimal cash, and a student-friendly setup.
Ecommerce & Side Hustles5 min readBy Daylily TeamOctober 31, 2025
If you’re between 18 and 24, you’ve probably seen people online claiming to make thousands from dropshipping — and wondered if it’s real. The truth? It is, but only if you treat it like a real business.
Start small: choose a niche that fits your interests (fitness, men’s accessories, gaming gear). Use Shopify or WooCommerce, connect to suppliers through AliExpress or Zendrop, and focus on fast shipping.
Then, double down on TikTok Organic — post short product demos and reactions. You don’t need ads at first; the goal is to test what sells. Once you see traction, reinvest profits into ads and scaling.
Dropshipping in 2025 is less about luck — and more about being consistent, smart, and fast to adapt.