Gary’s Success Story: How Avasam Simplifies DropShipping
How Avasam is Empowering Entrepreneurs: A Success Story with Gary
Gary, an entrepreneur based in Torquay, South Devon, has an inspiring story of transforming his career through dropshipping with Avasam. After spending 25 years in retail—15 of which were in management roles at companies like Somerfields, Farmfoods, and Wilkinsons—Gary decided to pivot his focus. He had also run a part-time web development business for 15 years before giving it up in 2021 to fully embrace his passion for e-commerce.
Gary’s journey into dropshipping began over a decade ago, but it wasn’t until December 2020 that he placed his first live order through Avasam. That order, a Dinosaur Scooter from DK Wholesale, marked the start of a journey that has since seen him process thousands of orders. Now, he specializes in selling Home and Garden and Children’s products through marketplaces like eBay and TikTok, as well as his own website, www.aspirebargains.com.
In this video, Gary is interviewed by Matthew Franklin, Avasam’s Operations and Commercial Director. Matt, based in Northamptonshire, has spent over 30 years buying, sourcing, and selling products for various retailers, including Dixons, Ideal World TV Shopping, and Scott’s & Co. With a passion for gadgets and electronics, Matt’s expertise lies in onboarding suppliers, managing the marketplace, and uncovering the best products in Avasam’s extensive catalogue of over 3 million items. His hands-on industry experience and enthusiasm for innovation make him a key driver in Avasam’s mission to empower sellers like Gary.
Let’s explore how Gary leveraged Avasam’s technology to build a thriving e-commerce business.
From Challenges to Opportunities
Before discovering Avasam, Gary’s experience in traditional online retailing came with its fair share of challenges. Managing inventory, shipping, and customer service while balancing a full-time job as an Outbound Team Leader for a large online sporting retailer was overwhelming.
Avasam provided Gary with a game-changing solution: a platform that automates inventory and fulfillment, allowing him to focus on customer service, product listing, and storytelling. By integrating seamlessly with marketplaces like eBay, TikTok, and WooCommerce, Avasam drastically reduced the overhead associated with maintaining physical inventory and streamlined his operations.
Milestones and Achievements
Since his first Avasam order in 2020, Gary has achieved significant milestones:
- Thousands of Processed Orders: Leveraging Avasam’s automation, Gary’s orders are synced across multiple platforms and fulfilled efficiently. Often, orders are shipped before he even checks their status.
Gary’s insights:
- “Avasam makes it very easy for fulfillment and sourcing. The pricing rules are automatic, so if the supplier changes the price, it reflects directly in my listings.”
- “Orders come through, and I don’t even know they’ve been shipped until I check later. It’s that seamless.”
How Avasam Supports Growth
One of Avasam’s standout features is its ability to automate processes and remove operational headaches. Here are some of the ways Avasam empowers Gary:
- Stock Syncing: Avasam ensures real-time synchronization of stock levels across platforms. When a product is out of stock, it automatically updates listings to prevent overselling.
- Auto Pricing Rule: Gary highlights this feature as crucial to maintaining profitability. When suppliers adjust their prices, his listings update automatically, ensuring competitive pricing while safeguarding his margins.
- Efficient Customer Support: With live chat and a ticketing system, Gary can resolve supplier or technical issues quickly. This flexibility allows him to manage his business from anywhere, whether he’s at home, on vacation, or in a hotel.
Freedom to Scale Without Boundaries
Dropshipping through Avasam has given Gary the freedom to scale his business without being tied to a specific location or rigid operating hours. His business is fully mobile, allowing him to:
- Respond to customer inquiries and monitor orders using just a laptop.
- Expand into new product categories like Home and Garden using Avasam’s extensive catalogue.
Gary’s words:
- “Dropshipping lets you work from anywhere. I was in a hotel last night, replying to emails and resolving supplier issues—all from my laptop.”
Key Tools That Make Avasam Stand Out
Gary identifies three core features that have been instrumental in his success:
- Auto Pricing Rule: Protects margins by reflecting supplier price changes automatically.
- Stock Syncing: Prevents overselling by keeping inventory accurate across multiple channels.
- Seamless Order Fulfillment: Avasam’s automation ensures orders are processed and shipped effortlessly, with tracking integrated directly into sales channels.
Gary explains, “These tools make running the business a lot smoother. I can be out all day, and orders will still come through. The suppliers take care of everything, and the tracking is automatically integrated.”
Conclusion: A Pathway to Success with Avasam
Gary’s journey demonstrates how Avasam’s innovative platform can transform a dropshipping business. By automating critical processes like order fulfillment, stock management, and pricing, Avasam has enabled Gary to focus on scaling his business while minimizing operational stress.
Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, Avasam’s technology offers the tools and support you need to succeed.
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