Looking for anyone who owns/runs a Private Label Store in the ecom space!

I have been out of dropshipping for around 2 years as all attempts to do so have been unprofitable. However, In the next 12 months, I'm looking to launch into the private label space and physically have stock on hand, and manage all shipping, etc. I have an idea of what I would like to achieve however as most of you would know it's easier said than done. So I am looking to network with anyone who has a successful private label brand genuinely just want to learn if your local I will even buy you a coffee. I'm in Brisbane, Australia but I'm happy to call over Whatsapp.

Also as a bit of a side question is it worth mastering a basic dropshipping store in terms of being profitable and scaling before jumping into the private label space? I just like the control you have when managing your own brand more than anything, particularly with current shipping times. etc

Hope Everyones Doing well