What is the AutoDS Mentorship Program
The AutoDS Mentorship Program provides personalized, expert guidance to dropshippers aiming to enhance their business operations. By connecting with seasoned mentors, you gain insights into effective strategies, troubleshoot challenges, and receive tailored advice to optimize your store's performance. This program is ideal for both newcomers seeking foundational knowledge and experienced sellers looking to scale their operations, as mentors share proven methods they use daily to help you scale your store with confidence.
Benefits of the AutoDS Mentorship Program
Enrolling in the AutoDS Mentorship Program offers several advantages to grow your dropshipping business:
One-on-one assistance: receive personalized support tailored to your specific business needs.
Expert guidance: learn from experienced dropshippers who have successfully scaled their stores.
Quick problem resolution: address challenges promptly with guidance from mentors.
Exclusive resources: access a database of exclusive articles with unique tips and strategies.
Accelerated success: avoid common pitfalls and fast-track your path to success with expert advice.
Ticket-based mentorship: receive 1-on-1 support from official AutoDS mentors through our ticket system.
Comprehensive support: receive help with store growth, product research, buyer communication, and branding.
Long-term strategies: gain guidance on sustainable strategies for scalable dropshipping.
Fast response times: receive responses within 24 business hours on weekdays.
Ethical business support: get legal and ethical business guidance for sustainable store growth.
Prerequisites
Before enrolling in the AutoDS Mentorship Program, ensure you meet these requirements:
Active account: maintain an active AutoDS account with platform access.
Payment method: have a valid payment method ready for subscription fees.
Mentorship add-on: enable the Mentorship Add-On, which includes a 14-day free trial followed by $39.97 monthly subscription.
Supported suppliers: use only AutoDS-supported marketplaces and suppliers.
How to get the most out of your mentorship
To understand how the mentorship works and collaborate effectively with your mentor, please review the guidelines below.
Communication methods
The mentorship is handled exclusively through ticket correspondence.
It does not include 1-on-1 meetings via Skype, Zoom, WhatsApp, or phone calls.
All communication takes place via the AutoDS ticket system to keep conversations organized, documented, and easily trackable over time.
Language requirements
All mentors communicate only in English.
Mentorship support is provided in English for all tickets and written correspondence to maintain consistency, clarity, and quality for every mentee.
Professional communication
Maintain respectful, clear, and professional communication.
A constructive tone helps your mentor better understand your situation and provide more accurate, efficient guidance for your dropshipping business.
Asking effective questions
Mentors do not review entire stores but can help with specific cases, such as:
Screenshots of listings or products.
Questions about particular buyer issues.
Focused questions about strategy or decisions.
Prepare clear, specific questions or challenges before reaching out. This helps your mentor provide targeted, actionable advice, saving time for both parties.
Tip: Before opening a ticket, create a short list of the exact issues or questions you want to address. This makes each interaction more productive and valuable.
Steps to enable the Mentorship Program
Follow these steps to activate the AutoDS Mentorship Program add-on:
Go to your Settings in your AutoDS account.
Select Plans & Add-ons from the menu.
Find the Mentorship Program add-on and click Enable.
Review the subscription details: $39.97/month after a 14-day free trial.
If you have a coupon code, click "I have a coupon!" and apply it.
Click Confirm to complete your subscription.
The image below illustrates how you can enable the Mentorship Program add-on.
Important: Review the Terms and Conditions section below for complete program guidelines and usage policies.
How to contact a mentor
Once you've subscribed to the AutoDS Mentorship Program, you can open a support ticket to communicate with your mentor.
Responses are typically provided within 24 hours during business days. Weekend responses may take slightly longer depending on availability.
Create a new mentor support ticket:
Log in to your AutoDS account.
Click the chat icon at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
Click the Contact mentor button inside Create a ticket.
Send the message.
Continue an old conversation (same subject only):
Open the chat from the bottom-right corner of the screen.
Click the tickets icon at the bottom of the chat.
Search for the previous conversation with your mentor.
Open it and continue the conversation there.
Terms and Conditions
The AutoDS Mentorship Program operates under specific terms and conditions to ensure quality support for all users. Check the scope of support below:
Topic | Context |
Illegal or unethical business models | Questions involving illicit or unethical practices will not be answered, including any activities that violate laws or AutoDS policies. |
Suspended or restricted accounts | Account suspensions and restrictions are complex and highly individualized. Support for these issues falls outside the mentor's responsibilities. |
Document handling | Mentors can clarify what documents you may need to provide, but they're not allowed to review, prepare, or modify any official documentation. |
Unsupported suppliers or marketplaces | Assistance is limited to suppliers and marketplaces officially supported by AutoDS. |
Store review limitations | Full store audits necessitate a more comprehensive analysis than ticket-based mentorship can provide. You're welcome to share screenshots or ask targeted questions instead. |
Product recommendations | Instead of giving you a ready-to-use product list, mentors focus on helping you learn how to research and identify high-potential items. |
Mentor refusal | In cases of inappropriate behavior or violations of the program's purpose, mentors reserve the right to stop responding or remove a student from the program. |
Availability | Mentors aim to respond within 24 business hours. Replies during weekends may take slightly longer, depending on availability.
Note: If you haven't received a reply within this timeframe, please follow up in the same ticket. |
Troubleshooting
Issue | Workaround |
Mentor not responding within the expected timeframe. | While mentors aim to respond within 24 hours, responses may take longer during weekends. If you haven't received a reply within this period, consider following up in the same ticket or reaching out to AutoDS support for assistance. |
Unable to locate the Mentorship Program option in Plans & Add-ons. | Ensure your AutoDS account is active and you're correctly logged in. If the Mentorship Program option is still unavailable in Plans & Add-ons, contact the AutoDS support team via live chat or by submitting a ticket for further assistance. |