Landed Academy/Landed Foundations: Dropshipping in 2026

  • $49

Landed Foundations: Dropshipping in 2026

  • Course
  • 12 Lessons

Start here. Learn how dropshipping really works after the 2026 tariff changes, set up your business the right way, and find products with real demand using a proven scoring system. 12 lessons with action checklists.

What you'll be able to do

By the end of Foundations, you'll know

4 modules, 12 lessons, each with a diagram, a video and an action checklist.

01

How the model really works

Where the money comes from and goes, what it really costs to start, and a week-by-week plan for your first 90 days.

02

The 2026 rules

What the end of de minimis means for your costs and shipping times, and the business models that still work.

03

A business set up properly

Business structure, registration, sales tax, bookkeeping and the store policies that protect you.

04

A niche you can market

How to pick a niche with clear buyers, real problems to solve and content you can actually make.

05

Where to find product ideas

The places sellers find products now, and how to tell real demand from a short-lived trend.

06

A product scoring sheet

Score every idea on margin, demand, shipping and risk before you spend a dollar on ads.

Proof it can be done

They started with a laptop and an idea

Real founders, real numbers, every one publicly documented. These are standout results, not typical ones, but every one of them started exactly where you are now.

Gymshark · £1B+ valuation

Started at 19 by dropshipping

In 2012 Ben Francis couldn't afford stock, so he dropshipped supplements. His first sale took 6 weeks. By 2020, Gymshark was valued at over £1 billion. (Source: CNBC)

The Oodie · $250M reported value

Started with $500 and a basic Shopify site

Davie Fogarty launched in 2018 with a default theme, product photos modelled by his mum and girlfriend, and Facebook ads. (Source: Glam Adelaide)

The Ecom King · $1M+ revenue

Lost money in year one. Then passed $1 million.

Kamil Sattar nearly quit after selling too many products with too many ads. He focused, and the next year brought in over $1 million in revenue. (Source: Shopify)

Contents

Module 0: Orientation

The model, the money, and a realistic first 90 days.

What dropshipping is, and what it isn't
Preview
Startup budget and what things cost
Your first 90 days, week by week

Module 1: The 2026 Landscape

What de minimis was, why it's gone, and how the winners adapted.

De minimis, explained in plain language
The models that still work
Platforms, AI tools, and where traffic comes from now

Module 2: Setting Up the Business

Legal structure, taxes, banking and the boring things that protect you.

Business structure and registration
Sales tax, income tax and bookkeeping
Store policies that protect you

Module 3: Niche and Product Research

How to find products with real demand, and how to score them.

Choosing a niche you can market
Where to find product ideas
The product scoring sheet

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers before you buy.

I'm a complete beginner. Where do I start?

Start with Landed Foundations, then Launch, then Scale. That core path takes you from how dropshipping works to running a profitable store. The specialist courses (TikTok Shop, Paid Ads, Brand, Email) are for once your store is live.

Should I buy one course or the membership?

Each course is $49 for lifetime access. The membership is $29/month or $239/year and includes all 7 courses plus the Landed Members community. If you plan to take two or more courses, the membership usually costs less. You can cancel any time.

Will I make money?

We can't promise that, and nobody honest can. Many new stores lose money at first. The courses teach you to test products cheaply, know your break-even numbers before you spend, and stop when the data says stop.

How much money do I need to start?

Plan for store and app costs, samples, and an ad test budget. Many beginners start with roughly $500 to $1,500 all in. Only use money you can afford to lose. The Startup budget planner on landedacademy.com helps you work out your own number.

How long do I have access?

Courses bought on their own are yours for life, including future updates. With the membership, you have access to every course and the community for as long as your membership is active.

I have a question that isn't answered here.

Email support@landedacademy.com and a real person will reply, usually within one business day.

What if it's not for me?

Every paid course and the membership come with a 14-day money-back guarantee. Contact us within 14 days of buying and you get a full refund, no hard feelings. You can also try the first 3 lessons free before paying anything.

Get all 7 courses for less than $1 a day

$29/month or $239/year for every course, every update and the members community. Cancel any time. Every purchase has a 14-day money-back guarantee.