Just a few years ago, dropshipping was the hottest thing out there. Everyone was into it as a side hustle or a full-on business with huge revenues. At the time, I didn’t bother trying it out, and now I just hear everyone saying that it’s dead. Or is it? The Yard has a different opinion.
The Yard is an online ecommerce community led by dropshipping experts Jon and Alex. They’ve developed a novel dropshipping model that helps members sell effectively and distinguish themselves from hundreds or thousands of other businesses that are dropshipping the same products.
I was really intrigued by their proposition and got to spend a lot of time on The Yard Discord server. And I’m here to show you exactly how the group operates and what their VIP membership entails.
Before we get started, though, let’s talk a bit more about the creators of The Yard.
Who’s Behind The Yard?
The Yard was established in 2023 as a collaborative project between Jonathan Smith and Alex Gelfand. While I hadn’t heard of them before checking out The Yard, I was blown away by their achievements once I did some research on them.
Jon is a well-known authority in dropshipping. Ask any mentor or dropshipping expert you’ve come across, and they’ll tell you that Jon has taught them something in the past. He’s got thousands of success stories of students amassing hundreds of millions in revenue and has been building profitable dropshipping businesses for many years.
Alex has been on a similar path with over a decade of dropshipping experience. He’s also helped several businesses reach eight figures and knows the ins and outs of dropshipping like few others.
A few years ago, Jon and Alex decided to join forces and create the ultimate pathway to dropshipping success. They’ve seen it all and been in your position countless times. That’s why they can confidently say their method is one of the few that works really well at present.
After thorough testing, Jon and Alex took their dropshipping method and brought it to Discord, creating The Yard. They’re not alone in this group, though – they employ several staff members as well as successful students who help them run this 10K+ member community.
The Basics of The Yard Discord Server
Once I entered The Yard Discord server, I immediately knew these guys were the real deal. There’s a ton of information, guidance, and tools available so you can learn everything you need to start your dropshipping business. And, everything on the server is neatly organized into sections, which made finding whatever I needed a breeze.
In the “Start Here” channel, you can find a comprehensive guide with everything the community offers. It helped me understand what the server is all about and how I should navigate it. And if you’re more of a visual learner, there’s a handy video by Jon welcoming all new Yardians and giving a rundown of the server.
Within the “Information” section, you can also check out the server rules, learn about new announcements, or open a support ticket if you have any issues. One important section you’ll likely spend a ton of time in is the Yard VIP. This section includes channels like the “Living Room”, which acts as the group’s general chat for discussing anything on your mind.
There’s also the “Product Review” channel, where you can post your products and gain feedback from prominent members of the community. I was a little disappointed that neither Jon nor Alex are very active on these channels, but I understand they don’t really have the time for it, and you’ll still gain useful advice from them during meetings and calls.
Speaking of team calls, this is one of the best features of The Yard. Every week you get a 1-hour team call with Jon and Alex where they discuss different topics, share their exclusive strategies, answer questions, or do store reviews. They release their schedule in advance, so make sure you don’t miss them as they’re not recorded.
In the Yard VIP, you can also find the handy Yard Assistant, which is basically an AI-powered chat where you can ask any dropshipping questions you have. And if you want, you can participate in the dedicated channels for fitness enthusiasts or crypto fans.
The Yard Academy Course
Now let’s talk about the academy course that The Yard has developed. This is a comprehensive guide in video format, where Jon and Alex share all the tips and strategies to build a successful shop. The course is ideal for all members and contains essential information on how to start your shop, run ads, and process orders, among others.
I definitely appreciated the video format, as I’m more of a visual learner. It helped me breeze through most of the course in just a few hours and learn a bunch of insights. I’m sure that if you go through each module more diligently, you’ll learn even more things to help you in your dropshipping business.
Jon and Alex also run private mentorships, combining their knowledge and insights to help out members personally. It’ll cost you extra to enter the so-called “Yard Accelerator”, but you’ll get specific tips on how you can improve your own store instead of general strategies.
The Yard offers a fulfillment service called the “Yard3PL”. This is intended for members with at least 10 daily orders and helps them streamline their process by automating order fulfillment and shipping. You can also learn about their unique “Pulse Method” for optimizing your Facebook ads in the dedicated section within the Discord server.
What You Get With The Yard
Here’s everything you’ll get when you purchase a VIP membership in The Yard.
- Proven dropshipping strategies
Learn unique insights and tips from Jon and Alex, two expert dropshippers with a proven track record - Weekly live calls
Join live sessions every week, where Jon and/or Alex discuss one of their strategies or check out and review your store - Comprehensive academy course
Educate yourself through a straightforward A-Z course in video format about everything it takes to launch a dropshipping store - Support and resources for your store
Find useful tools to improve your dropshipping store and solve any issues with the Yard Doctor - Community of successful students
Interact with thousands of members and many successful students who can help you with any question or issue you may have.
How Much a Membership Costs
If you want to join The Yard, you’ll need to pay a VIP membership, which costs $99 a month. With this membership, you’ll gain access to the entire Discord server with all the tools and information Jon and Alex provide, except for their paid 2-on-1 mentorship program.
If you’re only after the dropshipping course, you can pay $299 and gain permanent access to it. This way, you’ll be able to watch all the videos at your own pace and revisit them whenever you want.
Based on what I’ve seen from similar communities, I’d say The Yard offers great value for your money. The experience and knowledge of Jon and Alex alone is invaluable, and you can also learn a lot from several successful community members who’ve built six or seven-figure stores.
The Yard – Join Jon and Alex and Start your Own Dropshipping Journey Today
All in all, I’d say The Yard is an excellent stop for any aspiring dropshipper. I was impressed by how comprehensive the entire Discord server is and how it includes content to help you launch and promote your store, choose a profitable product, and handle your orders.
Even if you already have a semi-successful store, you can utilize proven strategies by Jon and Alex and learn important tips and insights from them through their weekly calls. And don’t forget about their course that will teach you all the basics, as well as more advanced concepts in dropshipping.
You can join The Yard today through the Whop marketplace and still have time to catch the dropshipping bandwagon. And you won’t be alone in your journey either, as the group is full of aspiring dropshippers, just like you, with whom you can share ideas and experiences.
