Let’s get loud—because today’s a big one. For the first time ever on Drop That Ship, Megan welcomes a guest to the mic. Meet Pez Elias: a long-time Doba supplier, e-commerce coach, and tactical gear overlord. In Part 1 of their conversation, Pez breaks down his path from retailer to supplier, reveals why dropshipping is very much alive, and shares how he’d build a brand-new store from scratch today with only $500.

If you’ve ever asked “Is dropshipping dead?” or felt lost trying to pick your first product, this is the episode to reset your expectations and rewire your approach. Whether you’re a side hustler or scaling to 7 figures, this conversation will shift how you think about inventory, e-commerce, and what it really means to build a scalable, sustainable dropshipping business.

Chapters
[Start] Welcome to Our First Guest: Megan introduces Pez Elias and sets the tone for a candid, advice-packed episode.
00:45 From Skeptic to Supplier: Pez shares how he stumbled into dropshipping before it was cool—and why being told "no" actually helped him build a stronger business.
08:00 Dropshipping Isn’t Dead (But Your Strategy Might Be): Debunking common myths, Pez makes the case for dropshipping as a legit model used by both small shops and billion-dollar brands.
12:00 The $500 Challenge: Pez walks through what he’d do if he were launching a store today with just $500—including product strategy, mindset, and common pitfalls.

Links and Resources:

Connect with and Follow Pez: 
Pez is the founder of Pezlogic, where he helps entrepreneurs launch, grow, and automate profitable dropshipping businesses. Through consulting, education, and real-world systems, Pez focuses on building sustainable eCommerce brands—not hype-driven side hustles.

Learn how to start your own online business:

• Access My Course: Start an Online Business Master Academy Course (https://go.pezlogic.com/start-an-online-business-masterclass)
• Visit my Website: (https://pezlogic.com/)
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pezlogic/ 
• YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSlwm20lELsVqkcPLAaY2BQ)
• X (Twitter): @Pezlogic (https://x.com/pezlogic?s=21)
• Linkedin: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pezelias/)

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