The personalised product market is gaining momentum as we, the consumers, are increasingly demanding what we want, when and how. Not only do we want to receive a personalised product and or service but we also want to be actively involved in the process.
Dropshipping is a popular business model and with the right product it can also be a very promising route to market. Personalised products have greater potential to improve traffic and conversion.
In this episode Brian O’Donnell, Managing Director of Map Marketing, shares his insights and tips on selling personalised products through dropshipping for the long term survival of your business.
Map Marketing is a manufacturer of maps and jigsaw puzzles based in Devon, UK. Selling predominantly in the UK and the US, they supply off-the-shelf, short-run and one-off maps and jigsaw puzzles. Having shipped over one-million personalised map jigsaw puzzles they are specialists in dropshipping.
Connect with Brian O’Donnell:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/odonnellbrian/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bod1966
www.mapmarketing.com
www.alljigsawpuzzles.co.uk
www.alljigsawpuzzles.com
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