When I was working a full time 9 to5, I was still putting in around 35 hours a week into dropshipping. In the beginning, a new store needs a lot of attention. I was learning, monitoring ads, testing creatives, optimizing the store… all of that takes time.
And honestly, if I hadn’t put in those 35 hours per week, I don’t think I would’ve become successful with it.
It really depends on the person too. If someone is totally new, they’ll need more time for learning and practice compared to someone who already has some experience.