The Dropship Unlocked Podcast

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here → https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep166-build-a-5k-month-business-between-bedtime-and-the-school-run🗣 In this episode, ecommerce founders Lewis Smith and James Eardley dive into how busy parents are building £5,000/month UK ecommerce businesses without sacrificing bedtime stories, school runs, or family weekends.They unpack the belief that you need long, uninterrupted four-hour work blocks to build a real business — and show why 60–90 minutes a day, used properly, can be more than enough when you follow the right high-ticket, UK-focused ecommerce model.🎥 Prefer to watch instead? Watch on YouTube → https://youtu.be/PMXiv2Iownw🧭 Topics Discussed★ The Danger of Accidentally Building the Wrong Business • Why blindly following flashy TikTok/YouTube models (cheap AliExpress/TEMU dropshipping) often creates chaos at home.★ How High-Ticket UK Ecommerce Fits Into a Parent’s Life • The Home-Turf Advantage model: high-ticket products, UK suppliers, next-day delivery, low refund rates.★ Building a £5k/Month ‘Between Bedtime and the School Run’ • Why 60–90 minute windows (evenings, lunchtimes, nursery/school hours) are the perfect amount of time.🛠 Links & Resources MentionedLewis’s Book → https://dropshipunlocked.com/bookShopify £1-for-3-months Offer → https://dropshipunlocked.com/shopifyFree Trial of a Professional Phone Line → https://dropshipunlocked.com/circle💡 Key Takeaways★ You Don’t Need More Time — You Need a Better Model Long, uninterrupted 4-hour blocks are nice, but not necessary. With the right model and roadmap, 60–90 focused minutes a day can be enough to build a serious business.★ High-Ticket + UK Suppliers = Calm, Parent-Friendly Business A handful of high-profit orders from UK suppliers with next-day delivery is far more manageable than hundreds of low-ticket orders with long shipping times and constant complaints.★ Choose a Proven Roadmap Over Random Advice Trying to piece together TikTok clips, YouTube shorts and scattered podcasts leads to overwhelm. Following one clear step-by-step plan dramatically increases your odds of success.📲 Follow UsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/dropshipunlocked/X / Twitter → https://twitter.com/DropshipUnlockdLinkedIn → https://uk.linkedin.com/company/dropship-unlockedYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/dropshipunlockedlewissmithWebsite → https://www.dropshipunlocked.com🚀 Free Training🌏 Want to create location, time, and financial freedom? Watch our free training → https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep166-build-a-5k-month-business-between-bedtime-and-the-school-run

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here → https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep165-why-you-have-no-free-time-and-how-uk-ecommerce-fixes-it 🗣 In this episode, ecommerce founders Lewis Smith and James Eardley dig into one of the biggest pain points for UK professionals and parents: feeling like you have zero free time.They unpack why so many mid-career professionals feel permanently stretched — commuting, meetings, targets, kids, life admin — and explain how the right UK ecommerce model can actually give you time back rather than piling more onto your plate. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead? Watch on YouTube → https://youtu.be/5a6aTYzGVtg🧭 Topics Discussed★ The Myth: “Starting a Business Will Make Me Even Busier” • Why most people assume that building an online business must add chaos.• The uncomfortable truth: the wrong business model absolutely will.★ Choosing the Right Vehicle: The Home-Turf Advantage Model • How this model is designed to remove stress: lower refund rates, calmer operations, fewer fires to fight.★ Habits of the Parents Who Actually Win • Why consistency beats heroic, once-a-week “big work sessions”.★ Real Member Wins & What’s Possible • A member landing a £49,000 B2B order early on — a life-changing jump-start.🛠 Links & Resources MentionedLewis’s Book → htabook.comShopify £1-for-3-months Offer → https://dropshipunlocked.com/shopifyFree Trial of a Professional Phone Line → https://dropshipunlocked.com/circle💡 Key Takeaways★ You’re Time-Poor Because You’re on Everyone Else’s Schedule As long as your income is tied directly to hours worked for someone else, you’ll always feel like your days are spoken for.★ The Model You Choose Either Drains Your Time or Gives It Back Low-ticket, overseas-shipping setups often create a second stressful job. A high-ticket, domestic-supplier model with next-day delivery and systems can free up your days as it grows.★ Affiliate Is Not Enough If You Want a Real Store If a “supplier” only offers you an affiliate link, it’s not the right fit for this model. You need trade pricing, your own margins, and control over the customer relationship.📲 Follow UsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/dropshipunlocked/X / Twitter → https://twitter.com/DropshipUnlockdLinkedIn → https://uk.linkedin.com/company/dropship-unlockedYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/dropshipunlockedlewissmithWebsite → https://www.dropshipunlocked.com🚀 Free Training🌏 Want to create location, time, and financial freedom? Watch our free training → https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep165-why-you-have-no-free-time

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here → https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep164-the-overlooked-business-model-thats-quietly-printing-income 🗣 In this episode, ecommerce business owners Lewis Smith and James Eardley lift the lid on the “unsexy” business model that’s quietly generating consistent income for everyday people – without them needing a big social media following, massive capital, or advanced tech skills.They unpack why most online businesses fail, what makes their high-ticket, supplier-partnered Shopify model different, and how it can create genuine lifestyle freedom whether you’re a parent with school runs or a remote worker travelling the world.🎥 Prefer to watch instead? Watch on YouTube → https://youtu.be/o0yRpQL0XM0🧭 Topics Discussed★ Why Most Online Businesses Fail • The three big reasons people crash and burn online: treating it like a hobby, unrealistic expectations, and trying to figure everything out alone.★ The Overlooked Business Model Explained • Why selling high-ticket physical products on Shopify stacks the odds in your favour from day one.★ Asset Building vs Short-Term Hustling • The difference between a fragile side hustle and a sellable ecommerce asset.★ Why This Model Is Still Largely Unknown • What happens when you mention “ecommerce” or “dropshipping” to people outside our niche.🛠 Links & Resources MentionedLewis’s Book → htabook.comShopify £1-for-3-months Offer → https://dropshipunlocked.com/shopifyFree Trial of a Professional Phone Line → https://dropshipunlocked.com/circle💡 Key Takeaways★ Treat It Like a Real Business, Not a HobbyMost people fail not because they’re incapable, but because they dabble, expect overnight results, and try to do everything alone.★ You’re Building an Asset, Not Just a PaychequeDone properly, this isn’t just side income – it’s a real asset you can grow, optimise, and potentially sell, or keep as a long-term “cash-printing” machine.★ Recurring Revenue Is the Next Level – Not Step OneThe core model is high-ticket sales. Once that’s working, adding subscriptions or recurring offers on top can create very healthy, stable month-on-month revenue.📲 Follow UsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/dropshipunlocked/X / Twitter → https://twitter.com/DropshipUnlockdLinkedIn → https://uk.linkedin.com/company/dropship-unlockedYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/dropshipunlockedlewissmithWebsite → https://www.dropshipunlocked.com🚀 Free Training🌏 Want to create location, time, and financial freedom? Watch our free training → https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep164-the-overlooked-business-model-thats-quietly-printing-inc

 👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep163-why-most-online-business-ideas-fail-but-this-one-works🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley break down why most online business ideas never get off the ground — and why their UK-based high-ticket e-commerce model continues to work in 2025 and beyond.They unpack the real reasons people stall out (half-hearted effort, chasing trends, “YouTube University”, and relying on AI alone) and show how treating your business like a serious asset changes everything.🎥 Prefer to watch instead? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BFwrD-40qMM🧭 Topics Discussed★ Shiny-Object Syndrome & Unrealistic Expectations — How TikTok/Instagram “side hustle” culture sells overnight success, and why real businesses require front-loaded effort and a long-term vision.★ The Limits of YouTube & AI as Your Only Mentors — Why free videos and generic AI advice can’t give you context, accountability, or clear direction when you hit real-world roadblocks.★ The Power of Proven Systems & Community — How a step-by-step roadmap, live Q&A support and a room full of people doing the same thing removes 90% of the guesswork.★ Why the Home Turf Advantage Model Works — Building a brand-first UK store with domestic suppliers, strong margins, and a long-term asset you can grow, automate and eventually sell.🛠 Links & Resources Mentioned 📘 Lewis’s Book → htabook.com🛒 Shopify £1-for-3-months Offer → https://dropshipunlocked.com/shopify📞 Free Trial of a Professional Phone Line → https://dropshipunlocked.com/circle💡 Key Takeaways ★ Treat It Like a Business, Not a Hobby — If you only “dabble”, you’ll protect your ego but sacrifice your results.★ Failure ≠ You’re Broken — Often it’s the model (low margins, bad suppliers, flawed strategy) that’s stacked against you — not your work ethic or potential.★ Front-Loaded Effort, Long-Term Leverage — Build the systems, then let VAs, automation and a dialled-in niche turn your store into a cash-flowing asset that gives you time freedom.📲 Follow Us Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/dropshipunlocked/X / Twitter → https://twitter.com/DropshipUnlockdLinkedIn → https://uk.linkedin.com/company/dropship-unlockedYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/dropshipunlockedlewissmithWebsite → https://www.dropshipunlocked.com🚀 Free Training 🌏 Want to create location, time, and financial freedom? Watch our free training: https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep163-why-most-online-business-ideas-fail-but-this-one-works

 👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here → https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep162-this-business-model-will-make-you-1m-zero-employees🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley reveal the exact business model that’s helping everyday people scale to £1M+ in revenue — without hiring a single employee.They break down how high-ticket e-commerce creates leverage, how to find products that consistently generate £1,000+ profit weeks, and why traditional side hustles and social media “grind” models can’t compete with this approach.🎥 Prefer to watch instead? Watch on YouTube → https://youtu.be/w2pnYGAYhLI🧭 Topics Discussed★ The £1M Business Model — Why high-ticket e-commerce remains the most scalable, low-overhead business in 2025.★ Leverage from Day One — How to build systems, SOPs, and automation so your store runs without you.★ No Employees, No Problem — The smart way to use virtual assistants and AI to scale while keeping lean.★ The Power of Domestic Suppliers — How UK-based supply partners give you next-day delivery, better margins, and less risk.★ The Fastest Route to £1M — The three principles Lewis used to go from £0 to seven figures: high-ticket products, local suppliers, and data-driven decisions.★ The CEO Mindset Shift — Why thinking like a founder (not a freelancer) is the key to seven-figure growth.🛠 Links & Resources MentionedLewis’s Book → htabook.comShopify £1-for-3-months Offer → https://dropshipunlocked.com/shopifyFree Trial of a Professional Phone Line → https://dropshipunlocked.com/circle💡 Key Takeaways★ Think Big, Start Lean — You don’t need employees to scale; you need leverage through systems, VAs, and automation.★ High Ticket Wins — Fewer orders, higher margins, and faster path to profit — that’s how the £1M stores are built.★ Low Risk, High Control — Selling from UK suppliers to UK customers creates fast delivery, happy customers, and a business that compounds in value.★ Build a Brand, Not a Store — The real money is made by building equity in a branded, sellable asset — not just generating short-term cash.★ Momentum Over Perfection — The biggest wins come from taking action now, not waiting for the “perfect” time.📲 Follow UsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/dropshipunlocked/X / Twitter → https://twitter.com/DropshipUnlockdLinkedIn → https://uk.linkedin.com/company/dropship-unlockedYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/dropshipunlockedlewissmithWebsite → https://www.dropshipunlocked.com🚀 Free Training🌏 Want to create location, time, and financial freedom? Watch our free training → https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep162-this-business-mode