WholesaleCentral.com - A Quick Review and Discussion

Summary

In this training session, Trevor introduces Wholesale Central, a long-standing B2B directory for product sourcing, particularly useful for finding wholesale drop shippers. He highlights the platform's trade show calendar as a valuable resource for discovering new products and suppliers, emphasizing the importance of attending trade shows for expanding business niches. Trevor also demonstrates how to navigate the directory to find potential suppliers, such as Adco Trading, and encourages participants to explore the site for sourcing opportunities, including drop shipping services.

Takeaways

• 😀 Trevor introduces Wholesale Central as a staple in the product sourcing industry, highlighting its long-standing reputation.
• 🔍 The platform serves as a directory for businesses, particularly for those looking to find products to sell online.
• 📅 A key feature of Wholesale Central is the trade show calendar, which lists various trade shows for different industries.
• 🤝 Trade shows are suggested as one of the best ways to find good products to sell online, both for wholesale and dropshipping.
• 💡 For those with an established business, attending trade shows can be a great way to find unique vendors and expand product offerings.
• 🛍️ Wholesale Central is a B2B directory, meaning it's for businesses looking for products, not for individual consumers.
• 📈 The directory claims to receive around half a million views per month, indicating its popularity among businesses.
• 💰 Companies listed on Wholesale Central pay a fee to be included, suggesting a level of credibility and professionalism.
• 🔎 Users can search for specific product categories or seasonal items, and contact companies directly for potential wholesale or dropshipping arrangements.
• 📝 There is a section specifically for drop shippers within the directory, but it's not exhaustive, and users are encouraged to explore further.
• 🚀 Trevor recommends Wholesale Central as a starting point for finding suppliers, alongside other methods like Thomasnet.com and attending trade shows.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of Wholesale Central?

The main purpose of Wholesale Central is to serve as a business-to-business directory for people looking to find products to sell, particularly for those involved in retail drop shipping, wholesale drop shipping, and international sourcing.

What feature of Wholesale Central does Trevor particularly appreciate?

Trevor particularly appreciates the trade show calendar feature at the top of Wholesale Central, which helps users find trade shows relevant to their niches and potentially discover new suppliers.

What is a trade show according to the script?

A trade show is an event where vendors gather to share and showcase their products, often with the aim of attracting retailers and wholesalers to their offerings.

Why are trade shows considered beneficial for finding products to sell online?

Trade shows are beneficial for finding products to sell online because they allow attendees to discover new and unique products, make direct contact with suppliers, and potentially establish relationships that may not be available through online searches alone.

What is the significance of the trade show calendar on Wholesale Central for someone in the jewelry business?

For someone in the jewelry business, the trade show calendar on Wholesale Central is significant as it allows them to identify and attend jewelry trade shows, which can be an excellent opportunity to find unique vendors and products not easily accessible online.

How does Wholesale Central differ from ThomasNet.com as per the script?

According to the script, Wholesale Central is more consumer-friendly and related to the types of products that most users are likely to sell, whereas ThomasNet.com is described as more industrial and potentially tougher to work with for finding consumer products.

What does the script suggest for someone who is new to the program and looking to start with drop shipping?

The script suggests that someone new to the program should initially focus on retail drop shipping to get started, and consider exploring wholesale companies and using Wholesale Central once they are ready to expand their sourcing options.

What is the importance of having no minimum order requirement as mentioned in the script?

Having no minimum order requirement is important because it suggests that the company may offer drop shipping services, allowing retailers to sell their products without having to purchase in bulk upfront.

How can users find out if a company listed on Wholesale Central offers drop shipping services?

Users can check the company's listing on Wholesale Central for information about drop shipping or contact the company directly through the contact information provided to inquire about their drop shipping capabilities.

What advice does Trevor give for using Wholesale Central effectively?

Trevor advises users to explore various categories on Wholesale Central, consider attending trade shows listed in the calendar if relevant to their niche, and not to assume that all companies listed offer drop shipping services unless explicitly stated.

What are some of the additional sections on Wholesale Central that Trevor mentions in the script?

Trevor mentions additional sections on Wholesale Central such as a section for drop shippers, a top suppliers section, a Deals and Steals section, and a product locator for conducting searches.

Outlines

00:00

📚 Introduction to Wholesale Central and Trade Shows

Trevor introduces the training session on Wholesale Central, a long-standing directory in the product sourcing industry. He emphasizes its importance for finding products to sell online, particularly for those interested in eBay's retail and wholesale drop shipping. Trevor highlights the Trade Show Calendar feature, which is a valuable resource for locating trade shows, where vendors and retailers can connect. He discusses the benefits of attending trade shows for product sourcing and encourages viewers to explore the calendar for opportunities.

05:01

🗓 Exploring Trade Shows and Their Significance for Product Sourcing

The script delves into the details of trade shows, explaining their purpose for vendors to showcase products and for retailers to discover new items. Trevor shares examples of various trade shows and the potential for finding unique vendors not easily accessible online. He advises viewers to consider attending trade shows if they have the resources, as it can be an effective way to source products directly from manufacturers and smaller companies.

10:02

🛍️ Navigating Wholesale Central for Drop Shipping and Wholesale Opportunities

Trevor demonstrates how to navigate Wholesale Central, discussing its role as a B2B directory and its history since the late 80s. He shows how to find specific categories and companies, such as Adco Trading, which offers a variety of products without a minimum order requirement, suggesting potential drop shipping services. Trevor also mentions the directory's section dedicated to drop shippers, advising viewers to explore beyond the featured listings for more options.

15:02

🎃 Sourcing Seasonal Products and Contacting Potential Suppliers

The training continues with Trevor guiding viewers on how to find seasonal products, using Halloween as an example. He selects Dollar Item Direct as a case study, discussing the company's extensive inventory and the possibility of drop shipping. Trevor suggests reaching out to companies for more information on drop shipping or reseller discounts, emphasizing the importance of direct communication with potential suppliers.

🔍 Concluding Thoughts on Wholesale Central as a Product Sourcing Tool

In conclusion, Trevor reiterates the value of Wholesale Central for finding suppliers and emphasizes the importance of good suppliers in the success of an eBay business. He compares Wholesale Central to Thomas Net, another directory, and suggests a multifaceted approach to sourcing, including using Google searches, attending trade shows, and utilizing in-house research teams. Trevor wraps up the session by encouraging viewers to explore Wholesale Central and other avenues for sourcing products.

Keywords

💡Wholesale Central

Wholesale Central is a business-to-business directory that serves as a platform for individuals to find products to sell online. It is a staple in the product sourcing industry and is featured prominently in the video as a resource for finding wholesale drop shippers and suppliers. The script mentions it as a place to start for those looking to expand their product offerings beyond retail drop shipping.

💡Product Sourcing

Product sourcing refers to the process of finding suppliers or manufacturers that can provide products to sell. In the context of the video, product sourcing is the main theme, with Wholesale Central being introduced as a tool for sourcing products for online selling, such as through eBay.

💡Drop Shipping

Drop shipping is a retail fulfillment method where a store does not keep the products it sells in stock but instead transfers the customer orders and shipment details to either the manufacturer, another retailer, or a wholesaler, who then ships the goods directly to the customer. The video discusses how Wholesale Central can be used to find drop shippers.

💡Trade Show

A trade show is an exhibition organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase and demonstrate their latest products and services. The script mentions a trade show calendar on Wholesale Central, which is a valuable resource for finding industry-specific trade shows to discover new products and suppliers.

💡Trade Show Calendar

The trade show calendar is a feature on Wholesale Central that lists upcoming trade shows by industry and location. It is highlighted in the video as a useful tool for identifying opportunities to attend trade shows to find unique vendors and products that may not be available online.

💡B2B (Business-to-Business)

B2B refers to transactions or relationships between two businesses. In the script, Wholesale Central is described as a B2B directory, meaning it connects businesses looking for products to sell with businesses that supply those products, rather than selling directly to consumers.

💡Minimum Order

A minimum order is the smallest quantity or amount of an item that a supplier will sell to a buyer. The video discusses the importance of checking whether a supplier has a minimum order requirement, as some companies listed on Wholesale Central may offer drop shipping services without such requirements.

💡Supplier

A supplier is a company that provides goods or services to other businesses. The video emphasizes the importance of finding reliable suppliers, and how Wholesale Central can be a starting point for identifying potential suppliers for various product niches.

💡Niche

In the context of the video, a niche refers to a targeted market segment or a specific type of product category. The script suggests that once a seller has established a niche, they can use Wholesale Central to find suppliers that align with their niche.

💡Seasonal Products

Seasonal products are goods that are typically in higher demand during certain times of the year, such as Halloween or Christmas items. The video mentions using Wholesale Central to find suppliers for seasonal products, which can be a strategic approach to capitalize on seasonal market trends.

💡Drop Shippers

Drop shippers are suppliers who provide products for direct shipment to a retailer's customer. The video explains that Wholesale Central has a section specifically for drop shippers, which can be a convenient way for sellers to find suppliers that offer this service.

Highlights

Introduction to Wholesale Central as a staple in the product sourcing industry.

Wholesale Central serves as a business-to-business directory for finding products to sell online.

The platform is particularly useful for those looking to engage in wholesale drop shipping and international sourcing.

Suggestion for beginners to focus on retail drop shipping before exploring wholesale companies.

Highlighting the Trade Show Calendar feature on Wholesale Central for discovering industry events.

Importance of trade shows for vendors and sellers to connect and discover new products.

Description of trade shows as opportunities for both large and small companies to showcase their products.

The value of trade shows in finding unique products and suppliers not easily discoverable online.

The cost implications of attending trade shows and the potential benefits for business expansion.

Wholesale Central's history as one of the original directories on the internet for wholesalers.

Mention of the high monthly views on Wholesale Central, indicating its popularity.

Explanation of how companies pay to be listed in Wholesale Central, ensuring a level of quality.

Demonstration of how to navigate Wholesale Central to find specific product categories and suppliers.

The possibility of finding suppliers with no minimum order, which may indicate drop shipping services.

Adco Trading as an example of a company offering both wholesale and drop shipping services.

The presence of a dedicated section for drop shippers within Wholesale Central's directory.

Caution against assuming all listed companies offer drop shipping and the importance of direct inquiry.

Examples of seasonal categories like Halloween and how to find relevant suppliers in advance.

Dollar Item Direct as a case study for a company with a vast inventory of wholesale items.

The recommendation to contact suppliers directly to inquire about drop shipping and reseller discounts.

Comparison of Wholesale Central with Thomas Net, highlighting differences in usability and focus.

Encouragement to use Wholesale Central as a starting point for supplier discovery and sourcing.

Final thoughts on the importance of supplier sourcing for eBay sellers and the various methods available.

Transcripts

all right welcome to the training

everybody uh my name is Trevor and today

we're talking about wholesale

central.com which has been kind of a

staple in the product sourcing industry

for a long long time um if you've ever

gone out looking for products to sell

online no doubt this has probably been

one of your stops and a lot of you guys

who are here live with me um haven't

used it before I haven't focused on it

quite as much but I thought today I

would share with you guys a little bit

and uh kind of talk to you about how you

can use wholesale Central the whole

point of wholesale Central is to be a

directory a businesso business

directory um mostly for people like us

who are looking to find product to

sell um for everything that we teach you

guys on

eBay we teach you retail Drop Shipping

we T we teach you guys wholesale Drop

Shipping and international sourcing of

product this this is an interesting one

because this focuses more on trying to

find some wholesale drop shippers so if

you're within your first couple of weeks

in the program two three weeks you you

probably should remain focusing on

retail Drop Shipping to get started but

if you're beyond that and you're ready

to go out and find wholesale companies

this is a really really great place to

go okay so let me let me tell you a

little bit about it since most you guys

don't know first of all I'll tell you

one thing I love about wholesale Central

at the very very top here there's

something called a trade show calendar

okay do you see where my mouse is right

here I'm going to just I'm just going to

circle that so you guys can you guys can

see that you see that right

there it's a it's a trade show calendar

by the way I love my new little pen

feature this is a this is a new thing

here on on goto webinar for me I'm going

to use this a lot so there you go there

it is right

there I might use this a little a little

bit too much now that I've got it let me

erase that though you guys see all

that okay I'm going to click on that and

show you that what what's a trade show

by the

way who knows what who knows who's who

knows what a trade show is or or I guess

even a better question is who of you

guys have um have been to a a trade show

before lria you

have cool what kind what kind of trade

show was it Elaine you have too

Gary

has I'm curious spit it out everybody

what what kind of trade shows have you

attended Russell's been to a technology

one okay

cool oh a marketing one were you in one

of the booths or something lria for for

Hershey like were you in in the booth at

the trade show or were you were you just

there oh you were in the booth

cool

very very

cool John you've been to an RV one or a

gardening

one food service for Gary automobile

yeah you guys have been to a lot of

trade shows so trade shows are where

vendors go I'll use your definition Gail

vendors go to share their products right

we have one of the biggest trade shows

in in the United States here in Utah for

um outdoorsmen outdoor people I should

say right so if you you're into camping

and hiking and fishing and

hunting um I think it's in

February so we had it a few months ago

but it's up in Salt Lake City huge trade

show right all these big names big

Brands big companies end up setting up

booths and putting out their products

and it's not just reserved for the big

companies is it a lot of times people

with who smaller manufacturers smaller

companies will go and they'll set up a

little a little booth and and try to get

their name out there there you got to

remember that a lot of

suppliers they you know they're they're

in the same conundrum you guys are when

you first start out if I'm a

manufacturer of a product and I think

I've got this really great product I'm

desperate to get it out there and get

people to see it but it's hard work just

through a website sometimes so these

people will go out to trade shows pay

whatever it is 1,500 bucks th000 bucks

to set up a booth and then all of the

different people like you and I retail

sellers you know peruse that trade show

and and we get introduced to these

different companies and different

products I I still think trade shows are

probably one of the very best ways to

find good products to sell online either

from a wholesale perspective or from A

Drop Shipping perspective so let me let

me Circle all the way back to how this

relates here this is this is a trade

show

calendar and uh wholesal central.com

puts together this calendar and so you

can see right here this is for uh for

April it's April 22nd today so let me

scroll down you can see all kinds of

different trade shows see here's one

right here that happened on the 15th the

gem and jewelry trade show Hawaiian

Market merchandise Expo that was out in

Hawaii Museum Store Expo um bead show in

Atlanta

Georgia um National Association of

broadcasters in

Nevada so on and so forth coming up here

you've got the Great American gems Gem

Show in Oklahoma

City um anyway so on and so forth some

really cool stuff so that's that's um

that's in April and then you could go

into May and uh there's tons and tons

and tons of these so I show you this

because if you're I know I know most you

guys probably don't have the time or the

money to hop on and and start like

traveling the United United States going

to all kinds of different trade

shows if if you're in the jewelry

business you might want to scan through

the calendar here and see if there's a

jewelry trade show near you during the

year and then you'd go attend and you

could see if you can make contacts with

some really you know really unique

vendors that may not otherwise be

available through searching the

internet you know sometimes that's the

only way you can find these new

companies so I would encourage you to at

least browse through this and see if

there's anything local to you if you

have an existing Niche and you're you're

already in the outdoor industry or the

jewelry industry or the baby industry or

whatever you're in um look for stuff

that's related to you and if you've got

a little extra money I'd consider going

and attending one of these now that

they're always a little expensive right

because if you're GNA attend a trade

show you've gota you first there's

there's the plane ticket right three 400

bucks and then you probably have to you

have to eat while you're out there for a

couple of days you know whatever that

would be 150 bucks or whatever and then

you've got a stay in hotel there's

another couple hundred bucks and then

you've actually got to buy your ticket

into the trade show now that depends on

the trade show itself right some trade

shows don't actually cost money to get

into most uh do and so you you know you

might spend a few hundred dollars just

getting into the trade show or more so

it's kind of an expensive way to go

about looking for suppliers but if

you've already got a business going and

you know your Niche and you're really

looking to expand in that Niche this is

probably one of the very best ways to do

it so I thought I'd share that with you

guys today if you're if you're

interested or there's some something

there local use this little calendar and

and uh just check for opportunities to

go out and find products because it is

by far one of the best ways to Source

product okay we could get into talking

more about trade shows I want to leave

it there I just wanted to share with you

the calendar um wholesale Central is

just what I was telling you guys a

minute ago it's it's a directory so if

you look right here you see all sorts of

different categories these guys are

owned by a company called um suar

Communications clear and they've been

around since the late

80s and their big claim is they were the

original directory on the internet for

like finding wholesalers right and they

and they claim that they get somewhere

in the neighborhood of half a million

views on their website every single

month um which is a which is a lot of

views and so what they do is if you're a

wholesale company of some kind this

isn't this is this is B2B right this is

business to business this is not

business to Consumer so this isn't for

people just to go shopping this is for

people like us to find product and the

companies that get listed here pay to be

here they pay a a flat fee to be listed

inside wholesale Central so it's not

crap that you're seeing it's not they're

not garbage companies they're paying to

be in this directory although I I I

suppose I can't Advocate every company

that's here but uh you can assume most

are going to be

okay and so you come in here and and

you're interested in uh whatever let's

let's find something

uh I was going to say find something

maybe

seasonal you guys see anything for like

patio or spring or gardening something

SE seasonal well let's not even do that

let's just do uh I don't know oh Lawn

and Garden right here let's click on

that so you click Lawn Lawn and Garden

here and you've got accessories Flags

green products Furniture plants soils

chemicals

tools uh maybe we click Furniture narrow

it down a little bit and they've got one

company that specifically fits the bill

here and you can look these guys are

based out of California

um

Ado Adco something like that trading

offers tradition traditional and

contemporary furniture car accessories

Sporting Goods home decor houseware and

Outdoor Products and then they have a

phone number right here so I could click

on the name of this company and it'll

probably take me to a page that gives me

a bunch of information about

them um their wholesale company there's

no minimum order that's a exciting that

means they probably have some sort of

Drop Shipping service by the way I got

to tell you uh not not all these

companies drop Shi first of all so when

we're looking through wholesale Central

we're not making the assumption that

everybody here drop ships uh there's

probably a good majority of these

companies that will expect you to buy in

bulk um how much bulk I don't know we'll

look at a few together but these guys

don't seem to have a minimum order so

then you could go check out their

website Adco or ataco trading whatever

that is is and uh do a look at it and

and see if you can't find anything you

like um looks like they've got some nice

product so you could you could come in

here and and you might inquire if you

don't see anything about wholesaler drop

ship you might contact them and inquire

about that um they uh anyway looks like

a looks like a pretty interesting com

company if you're in

that um in in that Niche oh you're

you're exactly right you're exact ly

right lria they do sorry I missed that

ad Adco offers Drop Shipping service and

wholesale to business there you

go um yeah they I think they import from

China it sounds like so it looks like

they're probably a what they probably

are they're based in California so

they're probably importing a ton of

stuff at at really rock bottom prices

and then they keep it in their

California warehouse and then and then

use that for drop ship here in America

that's a it's a pretty common practice

okay so there you go there I mean

there's a supplier right there um and

and wholesale wholesale Central here has

has lots of those now they do have I

thought was interesting about wholesale

Central is I've used it is they do

actually have a section for Drop

Shipping so you can look here um oh

right here says drop shippers you see

that let me get my Magic Pen

here there you go drop shippers right

there in their

directory and and they do distinguish

some although that is not an exhaustive

list by the way so like you can find

drop shippers in other areas but uh

that's at least one area you can look so

I click on drop shippers here I can I

can filter through other categories and

then they've got some featured Sellers

and then so on and so

forth um you know some of these

companies May cost money to work with so

don't don't use them if if you see that

they're going to cost money unless

unless they look good or look like

they're worth it um I don't know I you

can find some pretty good companies out

of here I certainly have over the years

but again don't don't search through

drop shippers here and then just jump to

the conclusion that this is all they

have um they have much more than this in

fact there's only 79 matches that fit

the bill of wholesale drop shipper I

think there's many more wholesale drop

shippers in here you just have to go

hunting for

them okay so let's do another one

somebody mentioned

mened um oh Gary you said there's a

holiday and seasonal one that I must

have

missed oh right here yeah holiday and

seasonal so there's Beach items

Christmas

Halloween okay I know Halloween's a ways

away but let's click Halloween anyway

usually you do your Halloween research

Midsummer so you're prepared for the

fall um and then they list a bunch of

product or suppliers here dollar item

direct

interesting they're based out of

Colorado there you go Jeff they're in

they're in

Denver let's click on

them dollar item

direct um now do they drop ship I

actually I actually don't know we could

certainly contact them and see but they

carry a whole ton of stuff look at all

this they're probably similar to that

other company where they import stuff

out of China and bring it

in um over 8,000 wholesale items in

stock school supplies backpacks etc etc

okay groovy candles candies sorry groovy

candies based out of Ohio wholesale

princess out of

Missouri right these these take you

directly over to their site now again

I'm not going to make the Assumption

these guys drop ship they may or may not

but I'm going to look for that contact

page somewhere

here if I like their products I'm going

to try to contact them uh here's their

contact d right

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here

um yeah so I'd send him a message here

and just say hey you know found you

online you can even say I found you

through wholesal central.com just

wondering do you guys offer any drop sh

Shing or or discounts to other to other

resellers and they can get back to you

on that okay so there you go guys I mean

I don't know if that helps or not

wholesale Central has actually been one

I mean back when I first started

learning about um this whole process

this was you know better part of 10

years

ago one of my first mentors um as I was

looking for my very first Niche was like

hey uh go look at wholesale Central see

if you can find something and I remember

pouring over this Direct Factory for

hours upon hours and actually found some

of my very very first suppliers right

directly out of this list this is

similar to Thomas net you remember when

I showed you guys Thomas net a few weeks

ago some of you guys may remember this

um

Thomas hold on

thomasnet.com

you guys remember this one this was that

more industrial type directory but it's

very similar um to to uh wholesale

Central this I feel like Thomas Net's a

little tougher to work off of I think

most of you guys probably will find

wholesale Central um a little more

consumer friendly a little more a little

more uh related to the types of products

that you guys are probably going to be

selling okay so that's it there's some

other sections here they have a top

suppliers

section and I don't really know what

that means other than there's a chance

that these these companies are paying to

be considered a quote unquote top

supplier um they have a Deals and Steals

section a product locator where you can

come in here and and do some searches

for some different products I don't know

there's it's it's a pretty good uh it's

a pretty good directory one one of the

the most well-known so if you are if you

are looking for additional

suppliers uh this might be a great place

for you to look so I thought I'd share

that with you guys today write it down

it's wholesal

central.com um if nothing else use it to

locate trade shows but uh I would also

consider it as another option for

finding additional suppliers as you go

if you don't find it here does it mean

it's not out it's not out there of

course not I mean this is just one place

only companies that are willing to pay

here are being listed here but it's it's

sure a good place to

start all right guys I'm going to keep

it short and sweet today um any any

other questions about wholesale Central

and and doing a little bit of product

sourcing this way this way before we

finish

shot I'll give you just a minute to

comment um and then and then we'll

finish

up um you guys are buyers

Donna you're you're a

buyer suppliers would be companies that

are trying to get listed

here yeah you know what it it it is an

intriguing

database it is very intriguing if you

haven't looked here before you should I

mean and all the things you can do in

terms of finding

suppliers which which I want to talk

more about in these in these eBay

trainings because it's such an important

part I mean if you don't have anything

to sell on eBay you're you know you're

dead in the water no matter how good

your marketing is you got to have some

good suppliers

wholesale Central is good thomasnet.com

is good doing the good old fashioned

Google search can work too going to

trade shows can work using our research

team here in house can work I mean

there's a there's a lot of ways to find

these companies using retailers to start

off can work I mean uh you know try a

little bit of everything and see what

works for

you great all right guys well I'm going

to finish up with that in mind enjoy

your Friday enjoy the rest of your

weekend go go enjoy the nice weather and

uh I will see you guys back here for

some more eBay training on next Friday

okay thanks again see you guys

soon