Selling the Right Products | The Single Biggest Mistake in Dropshipping Part 2
Thu Feb 05 2026
In Part 2, Megan breaks down why some products never convert, no matter how good the ads look or how polished the website feels, and why working harder is rarely the answer. Instead of chasing trends or endless tweaking, this conversation reframes product selection as the foundation that determines everything else in your business, especially identifying non-converting products before they drain time and momentum.
Megan walks through the hidden reasons stores stall out, from selling the wrong categories to building momentum around products that actively resist growth. She introduces the anti-blacklist mindset—a way of thinking that prioritizes elimination over addition, clarity over noise, and long-term stability over viral wins. The result is a smarter, calmer path forward for scrappy entrepreneurs who want more freedom, more income, and fewer cardboard boxes stacking up in the garage.
Chapters
[Start] Why Good Ads Can’t Save Bad Products: Megan sets the stage by explaining why traffic without conversions is usually a product problem, not a marketing one.
00:43 The Products That Can End Your Business Overnight: A clear breakdown of copyrighted goods and viral fads, and why these categories create legal risk, burnout, and instability.
01:58 How to Spot a Bad Product Before You Sell It: Red flags like inconsistent images, razor-thin margins, vague use cases, and unclear shipping timelines—and why each one kills trust.
03:12 The Anti-Blacklist Mindset: Why successful dropshipping is a game of subtraction, and how eliminating the wrong products improves ads, conversions, and confidence.
04:41 What Scalable Products Actually Have in Common: A look at high-perceived-value, brandable products that solve real problems, support storytelling, and compound over time.
Links and Resources:
Doba.com – Official site
Get Started with Doba! Use code “podcast” for 10% off your first month of the Monthly Standard plan.
Inquiries about partnerships? Want to join Megan on the podcast?
Email mhansel@doba.com and connect!
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In Part 2, Megan breaks down why some products never convert, no matter how good the ads look or how polished the website feels, and why working harder is rarely the answer. Instead of chasing trends or endless tweaking, this conversation reframes product selection as the foundation that determines everything else in your business, especially identifying non-converting products before they drain time and momentum. Megan walks through the hidden reasons stores stall out, from selling the wrong categories to building momentum around products that actively resist growth. She introduces the anti-blacklist mindset—a way of thinking that prioritizes elimination over addition, clarity over noise, and long-term stability over viral wins. The result is a smarter, calmer path forward for scrappy entrepreneurs who want more freedom, more income, and fewer cardboard boxes stacking up in the garage. Chapters [Start] Why Good Ads Can’t Save Bad Products: Megan sets the stage by explaining why traffic without conversions is usually a product problem, not a marketing one. 00:43 The Products That Can End Your Business Overnight: A clear breakdown of copyrighted goods and viral fads, and why these categories create legal risk, burnout, and instability. 01:58 How to Spot a Bad Product Before You Sell It: Red flags like inconsistent images, razor-thin margins, vague use cases, and unclear shipping timelines—and why each one kills trust. 03:12 The Anti-Blacklist Mindset: Why successful dropshipping is a game of subtraction, and how eliminating the wrong products improves ads, conversions, and confidence. 04:41 What Scalable Products Actually Have in Common: A look at high-perceived-value, brandable products that solve real problems, support storytelling, and compound over time. Links and Resources: Doba.com – Official site Get Started with Doba! Use code “podcast” for 10% off your first month of the Monthly Standard plan. Inquiries about partnerships? Want to join Megan on the podcast? Email mhansel@doba.com and connect!