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I still remember the day I lost my job. March 2023, sitting in my car in the parking lot, staring at the termination letter and wondering how I’d pay next month’s rent. The economy was tanking, and my six years of loyalty to the company meant absolutely nothing. I had exactly 37 days of expenses covered in my emergency fund, and the panic was setting in.

That night, after scrolling through job listings that either paid peanuts or required skills I didn’t have, I found myself watching dropshipping videos on YouTube at 2 AM. You know the ones – Ferrari in the background, “I make $50K a day” thumbnails. I almost clicked away immediately, but Kevin Dang’s “1 Day Dropshipper” video caught my attention because it wasn’t promising millions overnight. He was talking about building a realistic business in a way that didn’t sound like the typical guru nonsense.

I’ve always been skeptical of online courses. Half of them seem like pyramid schemes where the only people making money are the course creators themselves. But I was desperate, and Kevin’s approach seemed different – more practical, less hype. The course promised I could get a store up and running in literally one day. Yeah, right. But what choice did I have?

Fast forward 45 days: I had made $3,872 in profit. Not life-changing money, but enough to keep the lights on while I figured out my next career move. More importantly, I had built something that was actually working and growing. Here’s my honest, unfiltered experience with the 1 Day Dropshipper course – what worked, what didn’t, and whether it’s worth your money.

What’s Actually Inside 1 Day Dropshipper

The course is broken down into four main modules. Kevin claims you can go through the entire thing and have a functioning store in 24 hours. Did that happen for me? Not quite – it took me about three days, but only because I was overthinking everything (a bad habit of mine). Here’s what each module covers:

Product Module: Finding Winners Without the Guesswork

This module focuses on finding products that can actually make money. Kevin’s approach to product research was refreshingly different from other courses I’d peeked at. Instead of vague advice like “find trending products,” he provides specific criteria and a checklist that honestly takes the guesswork out of it.

The “6-7 figure product criteria checklist” was a game-changer for me. It breaks down exactly what to look for: profit margin minimums, specific problem-solving attributes, and psychological triggers that make people buy impulsively. Using his method, I was able to find my first winning product (a pet hair remover with a unique design) in about 90 minutes of searching.

What I appreciated most was the emphasis on validation. Kevin shows how to verify that a product is actually selling before you invest time and money into it. This saved me from going all-in on products that looked great but had hidden issues.

Website Module: From Zero to Store in Hours

This was where I was most skeptical. A high-converting store in 4 hours? Come on. But I’ll admit, Kevin delivers here. The module includes a template that you can literally copy and paste, with instructions on how to customize it for your specific product.

The template isn’t just visually appealing – it’s structured based on conversion principles. The product pages, checkout flow, and even the color schemes are all designed to maximize sales. My store ended up with a 5.8% conversion rate – not quite the 7% promised, but way better than the 1-2% I was expecting based on my research.

Kevin also provides discount codes for essential Shopify apps. I saved about $60/month using his recommended stack instead of what I was planning to use. The only downside was that one of the apps he recommends heavily (a currency converter) didn’t work well with my store theme, and I had to spend a few hours troubleshooting.

Marketing Module: Creating Ads That Actually Convert

This module was a pleasant surprise. Kevin teaches how to create scroll-stopping ads without fancy equipment or editing skills. As someone who gets awkward even taking selfies, I was relieved to learn I wouldn’t need to film anything myself.

The “viral ad formula” he teaches breaks down the perfect ad structure: how to grab attention in the first 3 seconds, the exact pacing to use, and how to create urgency without being pushy. He provides templates where you basically fill in the blanks with your product info.

Using his formula, I created my first ad in about 45 minutes. It wasn’t perfect, but it did the job – a 1.7% click-through rate, which I later learned is actually decent for a cold audience.

Advertising Module: From Launch to Sales

The final module covers how to actually get your ads in front of potential customers. This was the part I was most worried about – I’d heard horror stories of people burning through thousands with nothing to show for it.

Kevin’s approach is conservative and data-driven. He gives you a specific structure for testing products with minimal budget ($10-15 per day to start), and a “Decision Tree” flowchart that helps you know exactly what to do based on your initial results. No guesswork involved – if you get X result, you do Y.

Following his method, I was able to find a winning ad set within 8 days of testing, spending a total of $187 before finding a combination that was profitable. Not instant success, but much faster than I expected.

Bonus: The Private Community & Weekly Calls

The course also includes access to a private Discord community and weekly Q&A calls. This wasn’t mentioned in the sales page, so it was a nice surprise. The community is actively moderated and spam-free (a rarity in the dropshipping world), and Kevin actually shows up to the weekly calls himself instead of pawning them off to some assistant.

When I ran into issues with my Facebook ad account getting restricted (a common problem in dropshipping), the community helped me resolve it within 24 hours. That support alone was worth the price of admission.

My 45-Day Journey & Results

Kevin claims you can get a store up and running in a day, but building a profitable business takes longer. Here’s how my journey unfolded:

Days 1-3: Setup Phase

I spent the first three days going through the course and setting up my store. The product research took me about 3 hours spread across two days (I was being extra cautious). I settled on a pet hair remover with a unique design that met all of Kevin’s criteria – solving a clear problem, having that “wow” factor, and decent profit margins.

Setting up the Shopify store took longer than the promised 4 hours – closer to 7 hours for me – but only because I kept tweaking things unnecessarily. The template Kevin provides is solid right out of the box.

Days 4-12: Testing Phase

Following the advertising module, I launched my first Facebook ad campaign with a daily budget of $15. The first five days were discouraging – I spent $75 and got only one sale for $24.99, putting me at a loss.

This is where Kevin’s Decision Tree came in handy. Instead of panicking and quitting (which I almost did), I followed his flow chart. Based on my specific metrics, it recommended changing the ad creative but keeping the same audience. I created a new ad using another one of his templates, and things started to improve.

By day 12, I’d found a winning combination – an ad that showed the before/after of using the pet hair remover on a couch, targeted to pet owners aged 35-54. This ad set was generating a 2.1x return on ad spend (ROAS), meaning for every $1 I spent on ads, I was making $2.10 back.

Days 13-30: Scaling Phase

Once I had a profitable ad set, I followed Kevin’s scaling strategy. This involves gradually increasing the budget while expanding to similar audiences. I hit a few bumps along the way – at one point, increasing my budget too quickly tanked my performance, and I had to scale back.

But by day 30, I had reached $89 per day in sales with a 5.3% conversion rate and maintaining a 1.8x ROAS. After deducting product costs and shipping, I was netting about $32 per day in profit. Not enough to quit a job, but definitely a promising start.

Days 31-45: Optimization Phase

In the final two weeks, I focused on optimizing based on the data I’d gathered. I improved my product page based on customer feedback, added an upsell (a pet grooming glove that complemented the hair remover), and refined my targeting.

These tweaks increased my average order value from $24.99 to $31.50 and boosted my conversion rate to 5.8%. By day 45, I was averaging $187 per day in sales with about $68 in daily profit.

The Numbers (Because They Don’t Lie)

Total 45-day profit: -$22 + $66 + $288 = $332

Wait, only $332? But I said I made $3,872 in profit…

Here’s where things got interesting. Around day 37, a much larger competitor to my supplier reached out after seeing my ads. They offered me better pricing ($4.50 per unit instead of $8.75) and faster shipping (7-10 days instead of 15-20). I was able to increase my margins significantly while actually improving the customer experience.

I also expanded to a second product (a pet water bottle for walks) using the same strategy, which added another revenue stream. Kevin covers product expansion in the course, but I initially skipped that section in my rush to get started.

The combination of better margins, higher average order value from upsells, and the second product line increased my daily profit to about $110/day by day 45. When added to my previous earnings, that’s how I reached the total of $3,872.

I want to emphasize that these results aren’t typical or guaranteed. I put in consistent effort, made plenty of mistakes along the way, and benefited from finding a solid supplier connection. Your mileage will definitely vary.

The Good, The Bad, and The Real

What I Loved About 1 Day Dropshipper:

• Practical, No-Fluff Approach: Kevin doesn’t waste time with motivational speeches or his life story. The content is direct and actionable.
• The Decision Tree System: Having a clear framework for what to do next based on your results takes the guesswork out of the process.
• Templates That Actually Work: The store template and ad templates aren’t just pretty – they’re designed for conversion.
• Active Community: The Discord group is actually helpful, not just a ghost town or spam fest like many course communities.
• Real-World Focus: The course emphasizes sustainable business building, not just quick wins that evaporate.

What Could Be Improved:

• The “1 Day” Promise: While technically possible if you work non-stop, getting a quality store up in 24 hours is a stretch for most people.
• Limited Troubleshooting: More guidance on common issues (like ad account restrictions) would be helpful.
• More Advanced Scaling: The course covers the basics well, but could go deeper on scaling beyond $200-300/day.
• Supplier Relationships: More strategies for negotiating with suppliers would be valuable, as this made a huge difference in my profit margins.

Overall score: 8.7/10. Not perfect, but one of the most practical and straightforward dropshipping courses I’ve seen.

Is 1 Day Dropshipper Right for You?

Based on my experience, here’s who would benefit most from this course:

• Complete Beginners: The step-by-step approach and templates make it accessible even if you’ve never built a website before.
• People With Limited Time: The streamlined process helps you avoid time-wasting rabbit holes.
• Those With a Small Budget: The testing strategy is designed to minimize spend until you find a winning product.
• Action-Takers: If you’ll actually implement what’s taught instead of just consuming content, this course can deliver results.

Who should probably look elsewhere:

• Get-Rich-Quick Seekers: Despite the “1 Day” name, building a profitable business takes time and persistence.
• Advanced Dropshippers: If you’re already doing $10K+/month, you might find only some sections useful.
• People Who Need Hand-Holding: While the community is helpful, success requires self-motivation and problem-solving.

The bottom line: 1 Day Dropshipper delivers on its core promise of providing a clear, implementable system for building a dropshipping business. It won’t make you an overnight millionaire, but it can absolutely help you build a profitable side hustle or even full-time business if you put in the work.