In this lesson from HGR Academy you will learn how to create a private supplier integration that gives your dropshipping store an exclusive sourcing advantage. We walk through why competing on public suppliers leads to price wars, what a private supplier is, the business benefits of an exclusive connection, the exact steps to set one up, and the typical costs and timelines. This video shows the practical way to move from crowded marketplaces to a private supply channel that only your account can access. You will see why exclusivity helps you protect margins, keep your sourcing strategy private, and still use Hustle Got Real automation. The walkthrough covers how simple the request process is, what the team checks for, and how fast you can expect results. By the end you will know whether a private supplier is a strategic fit for scaling your business. - The problem with public suppliers and why price competition kills margins. - What a private supplier integration is, and how it stays exclusive and hidden from other users. - Step-by-step setup: find a non-platform supplier, send an email request with the supplier link, HGR reviews technical compatibility, integration into your account. Typical turnaround is about three days. - Costs and billing: one-time setup fee, small monthly maintenance with the first month free. An active Hustle Got Real subscription is required. Product limits use your existing plan. Auto-ordering can be added as an extra service. If you want to keep your sourcing strategy private while still using automation to scale, explore Hustle Got Real to automate, manage, and grow your dropshipping business at your own pace.