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How do you go from unemployed to raking in millions without spending any money upfront? After getting laid off during COVID, Bobby Samai took control of his future by starting a dropshipping business. He initially found success selling inflatable pools but quickly shifted to hydrogen water bottles once he realized how seasonal the pools were. Founding ionBottles cost Bobby $0 and he quickly scaled it to $4.2M/year using a free Shopify trial and Canva plan.
Bobby’s entrepreneurial journey began at 15, building websites and creating a web hosting company. Somewhere along the way he ended up with a corporate job, but went back to his roots after the layoff and started his own business. In this interview, Bobby reveals his $150K/month marketing strategies, discusses the viability of dropshipping in 2024, and shares how he secured deals with the MLB, NFL, and caught the attention of Daymond John from Shark Tank.
If you’re looking for how to start a dropshipping business or want to learn successful marketing strategies, this interview is a must-watch! For more inspiration check out How I Turned $1 into a $22M/Year Online Business: • How I Turned $1 Into a...
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Start
04:04 - A time of transition
05:14 - Office tour
06:23 - Cashflow management
10:40 - Where it all started
11:58 - Blueprint to success
13:55 - Products
15:47 - Upgrading life
17:00 - Revenue
18:53 - Gym tour
20:07 - Breakthrough
21:35 - What’s a day like
23:31 - Advertising
25:03 - Facebook community
26:19 - Product sourcing
27:49 - Meta ads
29:17 - Scaling
30:46 - Email list
31:58 - Maintaining email engagement
34:24 - Team
35:18 - Moments of doubt
36:21 - Marketing and vision
37:58 - Fear of failure
38:51 - Competition
39:44 - User-generated content
41:13 - Amazon
42:51 - Book recommendations
43:38 - Outro
#Dropshipping #dropshippingforbeginners #howtostartdropshipping
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This is No longer Dropshipping the second he added his brand, custom packaging, and 3pl wharehouses. I think what happened is he raised capital and got proof of concept with dropshipping and then launch a full-fledged brand.
Close, but zero capital... All financed through growth 📈 and managing of cash flow.
@@bsamai Your story is very inspiring, it gives me hope that my journey will be just as successful. I’m working towards the skincare niches but I’ve been stuck in analysis paralysis.
That's exactly how he did it 🙌
Did he get samples from the supplier
He makes this sound easy getting a supplier and building trust
This is great! Don't focus on what he is selling - learn how he is selling and the hustle... thanks for sharing!
Good point, Mars.
hello. I am a logistics company from China. I can safely deliver the goods you purchased in China to your hands. And it only requires shipping costs, and you don't need to pay customs duties
@@user-kg1rt1pb1y yeah, right
FYI for those of you thinking this is awful. All the retail stores you shop at do the exact same thing. Look at everything you own. It’s all made in China 🇨🇳
Great point! Many retail stores operate this way.
@@UpFlip Not everything is made in china and nowadays is not too hard to find quality products made in USA or by friends. Little by little we are getting better stuff from other countries, I'd say right now, 75 to 85% everything I buy is made outside china
Mostly everything is made from China.
@@JCardona Careful of the "Made in USA" labels - the FTC is finally cracking down on it, so many American companies have been screwing over the everyday consumer by just slapping Made in USA on all their products
@@JCardona the us isn’t a manufacturing economy anymore. Why would it be when you can outsource it for cheap in other countries. When they are American made, the cost is significantly higher which in turn means you, the consumer, ends up paying a lot more for it.
This information is very informative. As a dropshipper and carrier myself, I must say that everything mentioned here is very true. Building a brand around a manufactured product is truly inspiring. The way he mastered the art of marketing his product is both amazing and a challenging skill to learn. Just like anything in life, success comes from commitment and hard work, nice work on the video! 👍
Amazing video, for me the game-changer have been using product searching tools. I am doing e-commerce from last year, and last few months my profits have skyrocketed to $20k per month. Being relentless and hard working (paired with a little bit of winnerzila) is the key to success in my opinion.
What products searching tools do you recommend
hello. I am a logistics company from China. I can safely deliver the goods you purchased in China to your hands. And it only requires shipping costs, and you don't need to pay customs duties
would love to know aswell if you can share the searching tools you use. Also are you using organic traffic? Thank you in advance
How did you get started bro I'm struggling to know where to begin with finding a niche and getting out there
You definitely have my sub. This content is next level. For me Eledator was the turning point. Please keep doing what you do and keep being you, love it.
One of the best youtube channels I have found recently on starting a new business. Thank you!! Immediately subscribed.
Hi, I'm impressed with your drive for business. If you don't mind replying to this comment. I would love to learn from someone likeminded 🙂
hello. I am a logistics company from China. I can safely deliver the goods you purchased in China to your hands. And it only requires shipping costs, and you don't need to pay customs duties
Did the interview really well technically. I like the stage transitions, the bridges etc. Well made interview!
I give you three points for numbering your videos. Great for someone like me who is binge watching your videos. Thank you
Thanks for the feedback! We're glad you enjoy (and binge) our content! 🙌
I love the hustle, but my goodness, hydrogen water has no benefit. Beverages have a long history of false promises and this one is no different. Don't blame the snakeoil salesman, blame the fool that buys the snakeoil.
Dissolved hydrogen is needed for healing. Many benefits for heart disease, diabetes, energy, etc.
Hopefully the bottle is high quality and works. Just need machine that really works. It must, if people are still buying it.
I use grey tablets right now from Drink Hydrogen Rich Water. See his interviews. A down to earth man.
Appreciate your candour, Felix. We found many studies supporting Hydrogen water. Wonder if it's a mystery the scientific community hasn't come to a conclusion on yet... What did you think of the interview itself?
@@UpFlipWater. H2O. Hydrogen(2) Oxygen. 2 hydrogen atoms to 1 oxygen atoms. All water is “hydrogen water” because all water is H2O. Take out one hydrogen atom it’s Hydrogen Peroxide. Add one hydrogen atom it’s Hydronium. Doesn’t change anything. We can’t even produce isolated Hydrogen at an industrial scale to finally achieve Hydrogen vehicles, there’s not a single chance that $5 piece of Chinese junk can isolate it and then create Hydronium in a bottle.
Dissolved molecular hydrogen in water, if there is enough of it, is very healing. It is H2.
I know atleast 3 independent sources, myself included that H³ of ionosphere is H on roids. Some benefits from regular tap for sure. Off Ozone replicate somewhat harder. Don't ask me about science
I'm at 5:34 and I had to stop just to comment that is the best video I ever encounter.
All best wishes for you Bobby!
You guys always put out good-quality videos! Thanks!
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you enjoy our videos and appreciate the support!
Great job. Love his transparency and humility.
You're right! Thanks for tuning in! 🙌
so glad i found this chanel
Welcome aboard! 🔥
Keep going👍
hello. I am a logistics company from China. I can safely deliver the goods you purchased in China to your hands. And it only requires shipping costs, and you don't need to pay customs duties
The movement forward concept is a really good one
Glad you found the concept helpful! 🙌
Another banger
Hope the entrepreneurs are being honest and not exaggerating
💯
so hes selling a placebo affect scam?
well it does work psychologically just like people think effervescent tablets are more potent than regular ones but yeah he is essentially selling a glorified water bottle
@@LesTutosbyGhita 🤣🤣
hes seling a water bottle for 200 basically lol appreciate the hustle if some fool buys it thats on them but yes this bottle does nothing it takes out H and replaces it back into the water lol
...With the help of slave labor....cool
This guy is a hustler. He isn't our normal joe. He could have taken anything and turned it into success.
It’s a lot of 9-5 people hating in the comments 👀. While you struggle to get up in the morning to get coffee, someone is swiping their card buying his product. 🤷🏾♂️
I'm a daily trader of five years and I'm doing good but still hating on how fake it is, i have a background in chemistry and medicine and what he said is useless but the business side of it is really good
Amen
thank you for your useful video
Glad it was helpful! Are you considering getting into dropshipping?
right place, right people with right marketing. boom🎉🎉🎉
“It taste just like water” 🤣
Great job! 👏
Thank you as always!
Fellas, I am happy to see this insane growth of yours. Been with you since day one. Love my shirt and water bottle! GO UPFLIP
Thank you so much for the support, @leonardouskok1359! We're thrilled to have you with us! 💪
These bottles are placebos. The science behind it is that the bottle makes an electrolysis reaction with electric and water. But all it does, is it separates the hydrogen atoms back into gas. You aren’t consuming any more than you already would have by drinking water regularly.
Maybe you should do some research🤗
@@acnjewelscrich were you an idiot who bought one? 😂
And he’s making money from this why not learn form this….
Bobby's story is truly inspiring! 🙌 Remember, finding a reliable supplier and crafting a solid marketing strategy are foundational steps for any successful dropshipping business.
Thank you.
You're right, it's all about those foundational steps! So, let's take a leaf out of Bobby's book and hustle hard to make our dreams a reality! 🚀
Guys that is a dumbbell press you two gentlemen were doing; As well, touch the dumbbell to your armpit for a full retracted muscle.
I love the inspiration keep it up man 🙏🏾
Hope he inspired you to kickstart your own business venture! 🔥
I did drop shipping a few years ago ('18). It was just ok but then I did print on demand and made over $20k in sales in one month! It was an insane time. Practically the same concept, just with clothes, etc.
If nothing else, I learned how to start and run a business. I'm now starting a completely different business next month but the concepts I learned in dropshipping are true.
Always glad to hear people with success stories to share. Good luck with your next venture!
@@UpFlip Thanks! You may interview me in the future. I am starting a cheesecake biz from scratch from a commercial kitchen.
Can u teach me
Uh so much quality and good content I love it, but I'm worried about did you guys make enough money or not? Because you're working so hard
Yes, we do ;)
Brilliant interview
Damn and I used to dropship air fryers and blenders back in 2017 lol. I had customers order through my shopify/ebay accounts and I have walmart ship the products directly to the customers. No inventory, no warehouse and I never lost a dime. The most I made was $5000+/ month until it became oversaturated.
Thanks for sharing! What do you do now?
Amazon has to be killing this guy. The same type of bottle is $25 on Amazon
Lol you know nothing about marketing. It's all about perceived value, not "how cheap can I get it". He probably does 'bleed' to Amazon though, but if he's smart he has comparisons to the 'cheaper, worse Amazon alternatives' on his site. People want brands too, not just the cheapest thing.
most drop shipping is based on the premise of pumping garbage products at huge markups. I spec this guy made it work because he got some organic promotion for it and the marketing looks semi legit. I dont wan tot take the chance though because you are sinking so much money into advertising, and hoping the customer doesn't take you up on free return policy.
No, in fact, we're doing really well on Amazon. Customers are finding the cheap ones don't work, and are returning them to purchase our products.
@@Ree1981 Oh I didn't know his hydrogen machine makes better hydrogen than others. Can't wait to see the first H3O machine thats better than H2O because it adds another atom
🙂
@@ionbottles and how do they figure the cheap ones don't work?
80% profit margin is awesome, on a product I sold recently I did negative 8%, I lost a little over $100. And I was fortunate to only lose that amount.
Sale Price $1,229
Cost $698
Shipping $606
Fees (Shopify) $30
Ad spend $0 (an ad did not lead to this sale)
I increased the product about $200, so amongst my competitors, I am way over priced. But I'm okay not selling that particular item
Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s tough when sales don’t go as planned, but it sounds like you’ve learned valuable lessons! 🙌
Just checked online,the market is flooded with this type of product.
🇺🇸 On this Memorial Day, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the veterans. Your sacrifices and dedication have given us the freedoms we enjoy today. Thank you for your service and bravery. We honor and remember you. 🇺🇸
Way to go Bobby.
Did you enjoy the video? Thanks for watching! ☺️
i love how the chinese agents all have western names. I'm dealing with Doris at the moment
I have a Cathy lol
It makes it easier for them to be called by something other than their own names, which can often be mispronounced. 😉
Until you have to file a claim, then they don't speak English anymore and you get screw up by Doris
Hahaha what are you selling
How do you find your agents? Fiverr? Do you need to prove sales before they would work with you?
I have seen people take hydrogen baths so I guess this is like a portable drinkable option
love the hustle (I know we ALL probably have opinions on the product he is selling, but that's another debate)
Also, while he STARTED with dropshipping, he is now a full brand and NOT dropshipping.
Yes, he is rebadging a product, but that is not drop shipping...
But still love the hustle.
Are you guys still doing giveaways? Im glad to be watching your videos again ❤️
We're thrilled to have you back watching our videos! Stay tuned for updates on any upcoming giveaways. 👊
hello. I am a logistics company from China. I can safely deliver the goods you purchased in China to your hands. And it only requires shipping costs, and you don't need to pay customs duties
That's cool!
Definitely is! Thank you for watching! ☺️
Its a wonder how you guys dont have a e-commerces training video in your academy. Fulfillment, shipping and cashflow or margins strategies. Everyone needs to know how to use a thermal label printer with their sales platform linked to their website.
We're working on it. Stay tuned! 😉
@UpFlip a lot of the fundamentals and basics are skipped over when channels talk about business owners' ideas. A lot of people have ideas but don't know how to collect payment, send an order, price a product, or run a workstation in a storage unit or bedroom. Thanks for the reply. I appreciate your channel. I like when people interview business owners and the elderly. Just saying the two are a powerful combo of wisdom.
Also watch Tucker Carlson talking about how amazon and that price box is monopolizing small business. They have an interesting interview documentary about it, it is concerning for business in Amazon because their seller’s policies are ridiculous and unfair. But again, most of corporations are that way.
For his next product he should design a water cooler for offices and at home.
Great idea! 🔥
hello. I am a logistics company from China. I can safely deliver the goods you purchased in China to your hands. And it only requires shipping costs, and you don't need to pay customs duties
If you take hydrogen away from H2O aren’t you just left with oxygen which is also a gas at room temp? How is there any liquid to drink if that’s how it really works?
It doesn't take hydrogen away it turns it to gas which bubble back to the water it's purely a portable spa 😂😂
Dropshipping done right.
Hundred percent!
hello. I am a logistics company from China. I can safely deliver the goods you purchased in China to your hands. And it only requires shipping costs, and you don't need to pay customs duties
It's all about the hot item in town and not if it functions. Also, it's subjunctive what a person believes. Its a product that blazing and the gentleman riding the wave. The lessons here is going over your head. Just rinse and repeat.
That simple.
Wowsiers as a naturopath I LOVE ION Bottles ❤
Thank you!
Appreciate the support! ☺️
So he doesn't own the product or patents, correct? This is still tremendous success and achievement, but his supplier can pull out and go direct to consumer, basically competing with him. And unless there's an exclusive agreement, other sellers can also step in and offer better terms to the manufacturer. He is a wonderful and successful and very glamorous salesman for the bottles, right? Also, how do you ensure that food-grade plastic and other materials are used, and that purity remains consistent? Thank you
What is the fulfilment agent's website name in China please?
Medicines are placebos, many products are placebos, it’s ok to sell placebos
So, I dont have to shake my water anymore and tell people why I am doing it?
Yessir❤❤❤💯💯💯💯
We hope you enjoyed the video - thank you for watching! ☺️
Water already has hydrogen in it lol😂
Indeed, water contains hydrogen as part of its molecular structure in H2O. However, in hydrogen water, we infuse additional molecular hydrogen (H2) into regular water. This means the water isn't just H2O anymore; it also contains free H2 molecules. These free hydrogen molecules are particularly beneficial as they can quickly penetrate cells and offer therapeutic effects-unlike the hydrogen in water molecules (H2O), which must be metabolically broken down in the body. Our hydrogen-infused water delivers hydrogen directly in its molecular form, allowing for faster and more direct health benefits at the cellular level.
@@ionbottles we’re still talking about water right? I see the hustle but water will always be absorbed into your cells, no matter how hydrogenated it is? Have you looked into any patent related? Cause if it actually had any backing it would be protected
@@sedled2829some people are just stupid,these people will make scammers rich..not every person with money are intelligent
@@ionbottles Do bobby teach people I would really like to learn from him.
@@sedled2829 water will only go into cells if there are minerals around the cell . Water does not work without minerals, especially potassium and sodium. Best to always put a pinch of sea salt in the water you drink or have mineral water. Also, vitamin D3 is needed to move minerals in and out of cells, so D3 is needed to stay hydrated. Molecular hydrogen heals many organs and aids mitochondria to make energy. As long as the machine puts enough molecular hydrogen - H2- into the water for you to feel a difference in health, the machine will sell as word of mouth spreads. Yes, water has hydrogen, but not in the right form to affect health the way that H2 does.
I use the grey tablets from Drink Hydrogen Rich Water. It works. This man who made it gave his technology to other doctors who sell it as their own. He is a good man.
Some guy came to shark tank with similar idea...
Been looking at DS ffoorreevveerr!!!
I will memorize this video's close captioning 😝
Hope this one serves as one of your roadmaps to success in dropshipping! 🙏
What do you think is stop people from starting or what is stopping you from start 🤔 yep, you reading this
Starting something new can be intimidating, especially when there's uncertainty. But remember, every successful venture begins with taking that first step, no matter how small. 💪
Every second Cha-Ching. This what I pray for
It was surreal, I pray you achieve it!
When you hire a virtual assistant or even an advertising person, do you have to give them your personal information like password so they can log into your stuff?
Eventually you can after trust has been built.
No. You give them visitor permission so they don't have access to your personal info. So they have limited access
Staff access. Never give passwords
Snake oil sales and totally paid that shark tank dude no way did he do a shoutout without I call bs!
Um, this is not real. It's a scam. Sorry but chemistry says that would cause an explosion.
Your Chemistry is outdated, please update logic and knowledge. This is 2024. Have you even heard of "AI"?
if its just running a small current through the water to make electrolysis, it would create oxygen and hydrogen. which when combined can be flammable for sure. I wasnt sure if it would do its claim of "putting more hydrogen in your water" but if the hydrogen and oxygen bubbles are floating up through the water it probably does increase the hydrogen in the water. But why would someone want that
yeah its literally just splitting the oxygen and hydrogen zero benefit to the water itself😭 people will fall for anything @@123sheag
@@scriptures8917this fool think Ai is this complex thing.
No explosions since we use dual chamber technology in our products venting the waste gases out of the base, such as OXYGEN, OZONE, and CL2 gas. However the hydrogen gas that's being pushed into the water is flammable. But you'd need a lot more than our products produce to be dangerous.
lol can’t knock his hustle 😂😂😂😂
What if one day you look at those that are not overmarking their products?
Dropshipping to me is just scamming people. This, however, is not dropshipping. It effectively adds a middle man that jacks up the price and has no real skin in the game. He added a brand to it which separates it from the regular non-branded ones you get from China.
$4.2 million a year with dropshipping? Sign me up! But I gotta admit, I'm curious what you mean by "not the way you think." Is there a secret strategy most people miss? Excited to learn more!
Make sure you watch until the end. It's packed with actionable advice and steps!
Drop shipping is the most cringe consept when they have their "own" brand. but you can simple get the same item most likely alot cheaper if you just buy the not "brand" on sense its litteraly the same item. like manscaped is also a drop shipping company too.
sooo he took a cheaply made foreign item that does essentially nothing, marked up the price by an insane margin, threw some branding on it, and just did endless marketing for it? i thought this channel was supposed to be some respectable businesses lol. like dont get me wrong the man is providing for his family and doing a good job at it, but yeah this doesnt live up to the other content on your channel. nice interview though
Jealous? That is literally every store and site out there does that.
Get the machine and see if it works for yourself. You might be surprised.
@@saulgoodman2018 not really lol
Amazon reviews tell a different story
That is what the US do. Overprice
Skip the gym and eat just meat, no sugar or veg oil and the weight will fall off.
I would never pay that much money for that thing, especially knowing he is profiting 80% of it.
That's fine, you're not my target audience.
@@bsamailollllll
I'm going to do the same thing but sell it for 3 dollars less
Here before Arie Scherson reacts to this
You're ahead of the curve! Can't wait to see Arie Scherson's reaction to this!
Your videos used to be 20 minutes long or max 25 minutes was good short and to the point,
but now its an hour long can't remember what they said at the beginning of the video and lost the focus and not interested in watching anymore.
Love, respect and hugs from Moscow Russia.
UpFlip regulates the world 🌎.
Thank you as always! 🙌
So i can find the same supplier, put my label and make $6mil? Selling same stuff with different name label...
Do it!
Just for people interested in that bottle, it's a scam bottle. Its claims are total BS.
No one cares. It's just a business. People want it because they are convinced it works
@iLoveTurtlesHaha and those people are nieve ignorant sheep.
good video but had to turn it off, too many adds. gotta turn that monetize button down.
I want
Visit their website to purchase. Link's in the description! ☺️
$200 for a bottle… are we crazy?
so he bought a site on flippa and added marketing
Am i the only who doesn’t believe it? Where the Lambo? Can he open his bank accounts on his mobile and refresh the page? Can we a lawyer to justify it?
I bet if he went to china he would find a better supplier with better pricing. happened to me .
On the books, there and Philippines
Guys pls do more giveaways
Awesome suggestion! What kind of giveaway would you be interested in?
@@UpFlip books, merch, you name it
So private labeling ...
No, not exactly. He's actually focusing on developing his own brand through research and development, rather than just branding an existing stock item. 😉
what about dropshipping from China and the supply chains shut down, what then???
teach me
Just say no
i have zero confidence in myself unfortunately. these people did it on their own, i'd need to find a good and trustworthy long term mentor and MAYBE then i'd have enough confidence
Finding the right mentor can make a big difference in your journey towards success. Keep believing in yourself, and you'll get there! 🙏
5000ppm is not 5ppb.
Quackary.
profit was 30%?
80% profit? Yooo people are getting scammed lol
I found the exact model, hes making closer to 90%...
I'm starting to lose respect for this page... highlighting a guy selling snake oil through sweatshops seems like a bad business model to highlight.
Maybe you should try it after your research teaches you otherwise😁
@acnjewelscrich let's see, environmental impact, human rights impact... yeah I'm gonna stay as far away from that model as possible.
We appreciate your feedback. Our goal is to showcase a variety of business models and perspectives, even if they spark debate.
@UpFlip how much China pollutes the air and ocean isn't up for debate..... their labor laws aren't up for debate..... those are known factors and why labor is cheaper there is because they are participating in practices which the rest of the civilized world has deemed illegal. Workers aren't protected and suffer constantly, and we all suffer from air and water that has been tainted. You're not ignorant, you know exactly what you're promoting and why you're promoting it. I won't be watching any content that takes advantage of poor people in a desperate situation, exploiting them for cheap products. You should be ashamed of yourselves.... I'm ashamed of myself for having ever supported your page.
No one cares. This is still a viable business model. The way he does it has nothing to do with up flip.
Bros selling a crazy scam and people are buying it up.
Who is the host? He is hot and soo fit
hey
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I think he is flat out lying about his sales. I checked his amazon store he is only doing about half of what this video states if it's true that 15% of his sales come from Amazon. Horrible reviews on amazon too
Haha, I love this comment 😂
He also sells on his own website. Amazon does not show how many things they sell.
Those apps that say's how much the "sell", is only a guess.
I am an Amazon seller myself. I do over a million in sales each year. Amazon directly displays how many units are sold for every product on amazon. Under the product title it will say 300 sold in the past 30 days or 1k+ etc. For all of his products combined he's selling 400 units per month. He stated Amazon is 15% of his sales. Do the math, that means he's not selling anywhere close to even a million on sales per year.
@saulgoodman2018 also those apps are extremely accurate. I use them for my own products and they are always within 5-10 units of exact sales
@kalobrogers25 by chance what do you sell on Amazon and what is the link to your store? I’m curious. After this video I’m interested in drop shipping
Ahhhhh the pseudoscience hurts my soul. People will throw out $150 on junk like this but throw a fit about paying a $10 copay on actual medical care