Your Shortcut To Smarter Sourcing

DREAMM Academy is here to help you:

Save Hundreds of Hours & Costly Mistakes
Increase Profits & Stand Out with Custom Products & Packaging
Master Supplier Negotiations, Spotting Market Trends & Product Sourcing
Get 1:1 Answers to Your Questions Every Week in our Exclusive Community & more!

Get Clarity Before You Spend Thousands.

The Wholesale Alternative helps product-based business owners make confident buying decisions before expensive mistakes cost them thousands.

If you’ve ever opened Alibaba, felt overwhelmed & thought, “I have no idea if I’m doing this right…” you're in the right place!

You don’t need to figure out factories, suppliers, samples, quotes, shipping, or red flags alone.

For $27/month, you’ll get the beginner-friendly sourcing foundation, monthly Sourcing Office Hours, my Supplier Command Center Trello template, and ongoing real-world observations from me as I see things changing in the industry.
Join The Wholesale Alternative - $27/month

Founding member pricing. Cancel anytime. Start instantly.

*Founding Members lock in $27/month for as long as they stay active. Future members will pay more.

You’re Paying a Middleman on Every Order. Here’s the Alternative.

If you’re not 100% sure your pricing, supplier or decisions are solid this is where you fix that before it costs you thousands.

Most business owners aren’t stuck because they can’t find products.
They’re stuck because they don’t know:

if their pricing is actually good
if their supplier is legit
or if they’re about to make an expensive mistake

And once you place the order… it’s too late.

The Wholesale Alternative is where you stop guessing and start buying like someone who actually knows what they’re doing.

$27/month — cancel anytime
If you’re placing orders, this pays for itself the first time you don’t overpay.

⚠️ Founding member rate: price increases after June launch.

This Is For You If You’re Thinking…

"I want to source, but I'm terrified I'll choose the wrong supplier."
"I have no idea if this quote is actually good... or if I'm getting ripped off."
"I know buying direct could save me money...I just don't know if I'm ready."
"I'm tired of buying wholesale and wondering if there's a smarter way."
"I wish I had someone to ask before I spend thousands of dollars."
"I don't want to learn this the hard (and expensive) way."

If you're ready to stop guessing and start making smarter buying decisions with confidence... you're exactly where you belong!

Yes, I want support!

Stop Guessing Today!

This Is For You If You’re About To Place an Order…

• You’re buying products and not 100% sure your pricing is actually good
• You’ve gotten quotes and thought, “Is this normal?”
• You’re not fully sure which suppliers you can trust
• You don’t want to send money and hope it works out
• You’re tired of guessing and want to know you’re making the right call

Because once you place the order… you’re locked in.

I Want Access!

Inside You'll Learn How To...

Stop wondering if you're about to send money to the wrong supplier.
Stop overpaying by knowing exactly when to use a factory, trading company, wholesaler, or retailer.
Catch expensive mistakes before they cost you thousands.
Know exactly what to say when negotiating prices, MOQs, and samples.
Keep every quote, supplier, invoice, and sample organized with my Supplier Command Center.
Price your products profitably because you'll finally know your real landed cost.

By the time you finish the Sourcing Starter Course, you'll understand exactly how to buy products with confidence instead of guesswork. And whenever new questions pop up, you won't have to figure them out alone you'll have Sourcing Office Hours waiting for you every month.

This Membership Grows With You

When you're brand new, you'll use it to learn the basics.

As you grow, you'll use it to negotiate better pricing, launch new products, troubleshoot supplier issues, and get a second opinion before making expensive decisions.

The questions change.
The value doesn't.

LET'S GET STARTED!

Once You Know How Buying Actually Works...

The Possibilities Become Endless.

"Can I make that?" ...and you start asking... "Who can make that for me?"

Once you understand how buying products actually works, you'll start seeing opportunities everywhere. You're no longer limited to what's already available...you can create products that fit your brand, your customers, and your vision.

✨ For Brands, Boutiques & Subscription Box Owners

Custom packaging, boxes, poly mailers & stickers
Journals, planners & sticky notes
Tumblers, mugs & tote bags
Candles, self-care products & home décor
Apparel, hats & accessories
Subscription box products & branded inserts

📚 For Coaches, Course Creators & Service Providers

Welcome kits
Client gifts & retention boxes
Branded notebooks & workbooks
Affirmation decks & card sets
Pens, folders & event materials
Custom merchandise for your community

🪩 For Events, Retreats & Experiences

Swag bags
Lanyards
Notebooks & pens
Enamel pins
Branded totes
Event merchandise

You don't need to become a manufacturing expert.

You simply need to understand how products are really bought and that's exactly what you'll learn inside The Wholesale Alternative.

Join today for founding member pricing of just $27/month and start building products with confidence instead of guesswork.

Inside The Wholesale Alternative you’ll also get:

Sourcing Starter Course

Go from overwhelmed to confidently sourcing products without guessing your way through Alibaba.

Sourcing Office Hours:
Bring your quotes.Bring your supplier conversations.
Bring your product ideas.

Leave with confidence before you spend another dollar!

Supplier Command Center

Steal my Trello system to organize suppliers, quotes, samples, invoices, production timelines, and follow-ups all in one place.

What I'm Seeing
Stay ahead with quick sourcing updates, observations, seasonal reminders, pricing shifts, factory trends, Alibaba updates, and the little things I notice that could save you time, money, or a future headache.

Private Community:
You're surrounded by product-based business owners asking the same questions you're asking.Learn faster & Avoid mistakes.
Celebrate wins together.

Why Members Stay

People don't stay because they need another course...
They stay because real sourcing questions don't stop after your first order!
One month it might be a supplier quote.
The next month it might be negotiating an MOQ.
Then it's freight, tariffs, packaging, production timelines, or a new product idea that you have never done!

Instead of wondering if you're making an expensive mistake...
...you have someone to ask before you spend the money.

Sometimes that's a five-minute answer.Sometimes it's the difference between making money on an order... or learning an expensive lesson.

Cancel anytime. No contracts.

Join Today & Lock In Founder Pricing

Is The Wholesale Alternative Right For You?

✔️ You'd rather spend $27 asking a question than $2,700 fixing a mistake.
✔️ You're ready to stop guessing and start making confident sourcing decisions.
✔️ You want better profit margins by buying smarter... not just buying cheaper.
✔️ You want an expert in your back pocket before you place expensive orders.
✔️ You're building a product-based business and know sourcing is a skill worth mastering.
✔️You want ongoing support as your business grows... not just another course you'll never finish.

❌ This isn't for you if you're looking for a supplier list, a shortcut, or someone to do the work for you.

The goal is NOT to make you dependent on me. It's to help you become the kind of business owner who can confidently make buying decisions for years to come.

Imagine This...

Instead of staring at a supplier quote wondering if you're about to waste thousands...
- you know exactly what questions to ask.
Instead of second guessing every MOQ...
- you negotiate confidently.
Instead of hoping you picked the right supplier...
- you know why you picked them.
Instead of wondering if Alibaba is "too risky"...
- you finally understand how buying products actually works.

That's what The Wholesale Alternative gives you.

“Best decision in our sourcing journey. Her ability to connect with suppliers to get the best prices and deals for our subscription box is unmatched!”

- Re-Fabbed

“Hiring Marissa to source products saved me hours of scrolling Alibaba and cut my costs in half.”

- Tamara

The Wholesale Alternative is just $27/month.

✔ The Sourcing Starter Course

✔ Monthly Sourcing Office Hours

✔ Supplier Command Center

✔ Marissa's Desk Notes

✔ Private Community

One question answered correctly can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

That's why members stay.

👉 Join Now As A Founding Member for $27/month

Hey, I’m Marissa! Most people online know me as The Sourcing Queen™

I’ve spent nearly a decade sourcing directly from factories and have I've helped businesses source millions of dollars worth of products.

But here's something most people don't know...

I actually train Chinese factories on how to sell to U.S. buyers.

That means I understand both sides of the conversation.

I know how factories think, how they negotiate, what they're looking for, and what separates experienced buyers from beginners.

Now I use that behind-the-scenes knowledge to help product-based business owners negotiate better, avoid expensive mistakes, and keep more profit in their business.

I’m also an Alibaba.com Ambassador, which means I get early access to platform updates and pass the most current strategies directly to you!

My mission is simple:

When you keep more of your money, your business grows faster. Your family wins. Your customers win. And that's exactly why I do this!

Is this a course or a membership?

Can I cancel anytime?

Do you give supplier lists?

How long does it take?

I’ve never sourced before will I understand it?

Do I need to know manufacturing terms?

Is there a refund policy?

Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Buying With Confidence?

Whether you're buying wholesale, exploring Alibaba for the first time, or placing your hundredth order...

The Wholesale Alternative gives you the knowledge, systems, and support to make smarter buying decisions every step of the way.

Because one confident decision can change the profitability of your entire business.

⚠️ Founding Members lock in $27/month for as long as they stay active. Future members will pay more.

Start today. Cancel anytime.

Join The Wholesale Alternative — $27/month