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All right, so have you heard about all these people making serious bank on TikTok?

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I mean, we're talking turning TikTok fame into actual cash.

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It's pretty wild, right?

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Yeah.

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And we just dug into this really cool YouTube video that breaks down all the

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strategies people are using to rake it in.

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And I got to say, I'm kind of blown away.

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Yeah, it's fascinating how quickly people are figuring out how to turn, you know,

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likes and views into actual profits.

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For sure. So this video focused on two main ways people are making money.

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The first one they called Amazon Fines and the second was dropshipping.

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Hmm, interesting.

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Yeah. Have you heard of either of these before?

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Well, Amazon Fines rings a bell.

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I think I've seen a few videos like that, you know, where people are showing off

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products they love and then there's like a link in their bio or something.

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Exactly. That's totally it.

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And then dropshipping was new one for me.

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But it basically sounds like you're selling products without actually having

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to like keep them in stock.

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Ah, I see. So you're kind of like a middleman connecting buyers and suppliers.

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Yeah, that's the gist of it.

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And apparently it can be super profitable.

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Well, both of these methods really tap into what makes TikTok so powerful,

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that whole social proof thing.

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Oh yeah, for sure.

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Like when you see someone you follow raving about a product, it just feels so much

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more authentic than some random ad.

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Yeah, exactly.

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It's like getting a recommendation from a friend.

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Okay, so let's break down Amazon Fines first because it seems like

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the simpler of the two basically creators are showcasing products they actually use

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and like and they link to their Amazon storefront in their buyers.

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It's so simple, but effective.

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And the video gave this example of a water dispenser, which I thought was

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pretty relatable.

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Like who doesn't want a fancy water dispenser?

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Especially if someone you trust is like, this is the best water dispenser ever.

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You're going to be way more likely to check it out.

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Totally.

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So walk us through how this whole link in buying thing actually makes them

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money.

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Is it like magic?

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Not quite magic, but it is pretty clever.

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It's called affiliate marketing.

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So basically Amazon gives you a unique link for each product you want to promote.

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And when someone clicks that link in your bio and buys the product, you get a

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commission.

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So it's like a finders fee kind of.

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Exactly.

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Amazon is basically thanking you for sending business their way.

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That's pretty sweet.

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I mean, it's like getting paid to recommend stuff you already love.

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But of course, you still need to create engaging content that will make people

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want to click that link.

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Yeah, good point.

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You can't just post a boring video and expect the cash to roll in.

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But the barrier to entry is pretty low.

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You don't need a huge following or any special skills to get started.

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So Amazon finds sounds pretty straightforward.

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But let's talk about this drop shipping thing, because it seems like that's where

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the serious money is at.

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Drop shipping can definitely be more profitable, but it's also a bit more complex.

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So break it down for us.

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What exactly does it involve?

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All right.

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So imagine you find a product you think would sell well on TikTok.

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Let's say it's a super cool phone case.

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I'm picturing a phone case with like glitter and maybe a pop socket.

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So with drop shipping, you don't actually buy a bunch of these phone cases and store

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them in your house.

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So how do you even sell them then?

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That's where the drop shipping magic comes in.

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You partner with a supplier who has the phone cases in stock.

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So I'm like the middleman again.

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You list the phone case on your online store, you know, like a Shopify

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store and set your price.

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your supplier, they ship the phone case directly to your customer and you keep the

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So I literally never even touched the product.

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That's pretty amazing.

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It is pretty cool, right?

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It simplifies things a lot, especially if you're just starting out.

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But the video also mentioned that drop shipping can be way more profitable than

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those Amazon affiliate links.

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Why is that?

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Well, with Amazon finds, you're only getting a small commission on each sale.

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But with drop shipping, you have more control over your pricing.

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So I get to decide how much profit I make.

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You set the mark up and decide your profit margin.

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So it's like I'm running my own mini Amazon.

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In a way, yeah, except you're leveraging the power of TikTok to drive fliels.

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This is all starting to make sense, but the video also emphasized the importance

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of automation when it comes to drop shipping.

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And they kept mentioning this platform called AutoDS.

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Have you ever heard of that?

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AutoDS is a popular drop shipping automation tool.

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It helps with everything from finding trending products to managing your orders.

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It sounded like it could be a real game changer for anyone serious about drop

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shipping.

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It can save you a ton of time and effort and help you scale your business more

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effectively.

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So we've got Amazon finds, which is like dipping our toes into TikTok money

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making.

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And then we've got drop shipping, which is like diving headfirst into the deep end.

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And AutoDS is like our trustee life preserver, making that deep dive a lot less

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scary.

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I like that analogy.

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So now I'm super curious about this AutoDS platform and how it can actually help

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someone build a successful drop shipping business.

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Well, lucky for you.

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That's exactly what we're going to dive into in the next part of our deep dive.

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Stay tuned, folks, because things are about to get really interesting.

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All right.

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So we've got those two TikTok money making strategies downright, Amazon

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finds, and then drop shipping, the one that's a little more well involved, I guess

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you could say.

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Yeah, drop shipping definitely has more moving parts.

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For sure.

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But there's this one thing that the video didn't really cover and it's actually

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kind of bugging me.

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Oh, what's that?

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The whole video editing thing.

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I mean, they talked about creating TikToks to sell the products, but they

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didn't actually explain how to like edit the videos.

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Yeah, that is a pretty important step, isn't it?

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I was kind of hoping for a step by step tutorial, but it was more like a stay

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tuned for part two kind of tease.

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Well, they got to keep us on the edge of our seat somehow.

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But so now I'm even more curious, like what are the secrets to making those

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super engaging TikToks that actually make people want to buy stuff?

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Well, even though the video didn't dive into specifics, we can make some

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educated guesses based on what we know about TikTok in general.

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I'm all ears.

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Spill the tea.

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First and foremost, you got to understand the platform TikTok is all about short,

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snappy attention grabbing content.

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Your editing has to reflect that.

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So no long drawn out intros or anything like that.

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Jump right into the action, hook the viewer in those first few seconds, or

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they're gone.

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So grab their attention right away.

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Got it.

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Think dynamic transitions, catchy music text overlays that highlight key points.

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Remember, people are scrolling through their feeds super fast.

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You got to make an impact quickly.

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So basically keep it fast paced and exciting.

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Now the video did mention using existing videos for inspiration.

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Yeah, like those trending sounds and stuff.

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And even adapting popular video formats.

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Is that a legit strategy you think?

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I mean, it seems like everyone's doing it.

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It's definitely a smart way to tap into what's already working.

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You got to add your own unique spin to make it stand out.

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You don't want to be a copycat.

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Find your own voice in your own style.

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So it's like using those trending sounds, but putting your own unique twist on them.

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Precisely now when it comes to actual editing tools, there are tons of options out there.

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Yeah, I've seen those ads for like super fancy editing software, but it all seems so complicated.

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Well, the good news is you don't necessarily need to invest in expensive software to make decent TikToks.

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Oh, really?

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Those free editing apps that come on your phone are actually pretty powerful these days.

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They have a lot of great features for basic editing.

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So I can just use my phone to edit.

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For sure, as you get more comfortable and want to try more complex edits, then you can explore those more advanced tools.

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But honestly, for most people, those free apps will do the trick.

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That's a relief.

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I was worried I'd have to like go back to film school or something.

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Ah, you're good.

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But no matter what tool you're using, there are definitely some editing best practices that are specific to TikTok.

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Well, first of all, vertical format is key.

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Think about how people hold their phones these days.

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It's all vertical.

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They're super important, especially if there's no talking in your video.

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Use them strategically to highlight key points or add some humor.

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Yeah, those are pretty important for any kind of video, right?

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They are.

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But on TikTok, where attention spans are shorter than ever, they're absolutely crucial.

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A dimly lit video with muffled audio swipe next.

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Yeah, nobody wants to watch that.

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So make sure your videos are well lit and the sound is clear.

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Okay, so it sounds like TikTok editing is this delicate balance of technical skills

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You got it.

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And here's something super important to remember.

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Even the best editing in the world can't save bad content.

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That's harsh, but true.

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Focus on creating videos that are actually valuable, entertaining or informative.

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First and foremost, the editing should enhance your content, not try to mask its shortcomings.

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So basically, content is king.

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Okay, I think I'm starting to get this.

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So far, we've covered finding those winning products, setting up our online shop,

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and mastering the art of TikTok video editing.

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But is that all it takes to succeed on TikTok?

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It feels like there's got to be more to it, right?

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You're absolutely right.

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It's not just about the technical stuff.

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It's about building a genuine connection with your audience.

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Remember, TikTok is a social platform.

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Right.

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So be social, engage with comments, respond to questions, participate in relevant trends.

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It's that whole social aspect of social media, right?

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It's easy to forget about that when you're focused on making money.

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It's a sedge.

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Think of it this way.

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TikTok is a community, not just a broadcasting platform.

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So build relationships.

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Be authentic.

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Be yourself and don't be afraid to experiment.

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Try different video styles.

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See what resonates with your audience.

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Analyze your data.

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What's performing well.

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What's falling flat.

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So it's this constant process of learning and evolving kind of like a game in a way.

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It is.

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It's a game of creativity, strategy and connection.

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And the players who are willing to adapt and learn are the ones who win.

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Okay.

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I'm feeling pumped.

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I think we've laid some serious groundwork here for TikTok success.

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We've covered finding products, setting up shop mastering, editing, and even the importance of being social.

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But let's not forget about that other money making avenue we talked about drop shipping.

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Ah, yes.

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The world of selling products without actually holding any inventory.

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That's where we'll pick up in part three of our deep dives.

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Stay tuned folks.

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We're about to unpack the ins and outs of drop shipping and how you can leverage it to build a thriving business on TikTok.

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Okay.

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So we spent the last two parts talking about all the cool ways people are making money on TikTok.

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And now it's time for the main event, the one we've all been waiting for.

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Drop shipping.

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That's right.

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Drop shipping the magical world where you can sell products without actually having to deal with like, you know, inventory and shipping and all that jazz.

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Definitely one of the most appealing aspects of e-commerce for a lot of people, especially those just starting out.

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So just to recap for anyone who may be missed the first two parts, remind us again what exactly is drop shipping.

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Okay.

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So imagine you're scrolling through TikTok and you see this awesome product.

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You just know would be a total hit.

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Let's say it's a super cute phone case with like those little fluffy charms.

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I'm picturing it super cute.

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So instead of buying a ton of those phone cases and storing them in your garage, you partner with a supplier who already has them in stock.

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They're far so good.

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You list that phone case on your Shopify store, set your price.

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And when someone buys it, you simply send the order details to your supplier.

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And they ship it directly to the customer.

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Exactly.

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You're basically the middleman connecting buyers and sellers without ever actually touching the product.

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It's kind of brilliant when you think about it.

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It is pretty clever.

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Of course, there's got to be more to it than just, you know, finding a product and listing it online.

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What are some of the things people should keep in mind if they're thinking about trying drop shipping?

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Well, finding reliable suppliers is absolutely crucial.

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You need to partner with companies that offer quality products and have a good track record of timely shipping.

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Yeah, it makes sense.

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You don't want to end up with a bunch of angry customers because their order arrived late or damaged.

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And then you also need to be strategic about your pricing and profit margins.

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Remember, you set your own prices with drop shipping.

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Right.

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So there's some actual business strategy involved.

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Absolutely.

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You need to factor in your costs, the supplier's price, shipping fees, any platform fees, and make sure you're pricing your products competitively while still making a decent profit.

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So it's not as simple as just like doubling the supplier's price and calling it a day.

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Not quite.

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There's definitely some math involved.

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And then of course, we can't forget about the marketing side of things.

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That's where TikTok comes in, right?

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Absolutely. Creating engaging content that showcases your products and drives traffic to your Shopify store is key.

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And remember, we talked about how the YouTube video recommended using existing TikTok videos for inspiration, like those trending sounds and popular video formats.

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Yeah, that could be a great starting point.

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But remember to add your own unique spin to make your videos stand out.

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Right.

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Don't be a copycat.

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Be creative.

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Find your own voice and your own style.

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So it's all about finding that sweet spot between using what's already working and putting your own unique twist on things.

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You got it.

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Okay.

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So to sum it all up, dropshipping is this awesome combination of strategy creativity and let's be real a little bit of hustle.

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You got to be willing to put in the work.

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You got to do your research, find those amazing suppliers, figure out your pricing strategy, and then create killer content that will make people want to buy your product.

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But the potential rewards can be huge.

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Imagine building a thriving business from your laptop, selling products you're passionate about, all while connecting with an amazing community on TikTok.

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Oh, I'm sold.

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I think we've covered pretty much everything you need to know to get started with making money on TikTok.

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Yeah, we've talked about finding winning products, setting up your online shop mastering video editing, and now we've even conquered dropshipping.

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I feel like we've given our listeners all the tools they need to launch their own TikTok empires.

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Definitely.

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So go out there, be creative, be bold, and most importantly, have fun.

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Couldn't have said it better myself.

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That's a wrap on our TikTok.

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Deep dive.

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Thanks for joining us.

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And good luck on your journey to TikTok.

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Start them in riches.

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I will.