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🗣In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley answer one of the most common questions they get asked: How long will it actually take to succeed with dropshipping?

We share real-life examples from members who’ve built successful stores and reveal the key factors that determine how quickly you’ll see results.

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Topics Discussed:
★ Real Member Results: Jarred (£300,000 in 6 months), Kit (£879,000 in 18 months), Mason (£70,000 in 6 months), Sally (£24,000 alongside night shifts), and Neil (£95,000 in 5 months).
★ Why Speed Isn’t Everything: The importance of strong foundations and building a brand that lasts for years.
★ The Ratio of Setup vs Payoff: Why a few months of effort can lead to years of financial freedom.
★ Key Success Factors: Following a proven plan, staying consistent, avoiding shiny object syndrome, and having a strong “why.”
★ Long-Term Mindset: How viewing dropshipping as a real business (not a quick cash grab) changes your results.

Links and Resources Mentioned:
Pick up a copy of Lewis’ book: https://dropshipunlocked.com/book
Get Shopify for £1 a month for 3 months: https://dropshipunlocked.com/shopify
Get a free trial with a professional phone line: https://dropshipunlocked.com/circle

Key Takeaways:
★ Success Can Happen Fast: With the right plan, members have achieved six-figure results within months.
★ Build for Longevity: Focus on creating a sustainable brand that pays you for years, not weeks.
★ Proven Process Matters: Following a structured system prevents wasted time and money.
★ Consistency Beats Speed: Small, daily progress compounds into big results over time.

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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley share a practical, step-by-step approach for building a high-ticket e-commerce brand alongside a full-time job—without the overwhelm. You’ll hear how they (and many members) launched in evenings/weekends, built momentum, and knew when it was time to hand in the notice.

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Topics Discussed:
★ Why starting while employed is smart: lower financial pressure = better decisions and stronger foundations.
★ The “evenings & weekends” game plan: simple daily routines, time audits, and swapping Netflix for needle-moving tasks.
★ Momentum > marathons: stacking micro-wins, keeping pace with half-hour blocks, and avoiding weekend overwhelm.
★ Common pitfalls to avoid: rushing supplier sign-ups, over-spending on ads too early, and operating from desperation.
★ When to outsource: using VAs for product uploads, call answering, and order fulfilment to multiply your time.
★ Signs you’re ready to quit the 9–5: consistent profit, a cash buffer/runway, and basic systems that run without you.
★ Lifestyle & risk: building a “runway,” trimming costs, and choosing the right moment based on your risk tolerance.
★ Listener Q&A: “Do you need a company for each store—or can multiple stores sit under one limited company?”

Links and Resources Mentioned:
Pick up a copy of Lewis’ book: https://dropshipunlocked.com/book
Get Shopify for £1 a month for 3 months: https://dropshipunlocked.com/shopify
Get a free trial with a professional phone line: https://dropshipunlocked.com/circle

Key Takeaways:
★ Consistency beats intensity: 30–60 focused minutes a day compounds faster than sporadic weekend sprints.
★ Build from ambition, not desperation: a steady salary lets you make smarter long-term choices and avoid rushing.
★ Systemise early: simple fulfilment and support processes (or a VA) free your time to grow the business.
★ Quit with confidence: look for multiple months of consistent profit, a healthy buffer, and basic automation in place.

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Website: https://www.dropshipunlocked.com/

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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley unpack the big question: “Is dropshipping saturated?” They break down why the wrong kind of dropshipping feels crowded, what actually works today, and how to approach e-commerce in a way that’s sustainable, profitable, and simple to run.

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Topics Discussed:
★ Saturation vs. Strategy: Why low-ticket, AliExpress-style “trend hopping” feels saturated—and how brand-direct, UK-stocked high-ticket e-commerce is a different game entirely.
★ Home-Turf Advantage Model: Partnering with UK brands/distributors for fast delivery, fewer admin headaches, and healthier margins.
★ Demand > Fear: How to think about competition properly (it often signals demand) and why you only need a tiny slice of a huge market to win.
★ Simple Math, Big Results: The high-ticket approach—fewer orders, higher margins, less stress.
★ Mindset Shift: Flipping from fear/“it’s too late” to “what if it works?”—and why most people get stuck in the wrong questions.
★ Real Examples: Shoutouts to members like Kit and Sally, illustrating what’s possible when you follow a proven process.
★ Getting Started Costs: Ad budgets, lean overheads, and why ads are an investment (not an expense).
★ Listener Q&A: “How much in savings should I have to get started?”—the practical way to plan your budget and timeline.

Links and Resources Mentioned:
Pick up a copy of Lewis’ book: https://dropshipunlocked.com/book
Get Shopify for £1 a month for 3 months: https://dropshipunlocked.com/shopify
Get a free trial with a professional phone line: https://dropshipunlocked.com/circle

Key Takeaways:
★ It’s the wrong model that’s saturated: Trendy, low-ticket imports with slow shipping create unhappy customers and razor-thin margins.
★ Play a different game: High-ticket, UK-stocked brands, fast delivery, and authority-led stores win on trust, margins, and simplicity.
★ You only need a slice: With billions shopping online, a handful of high-ticket orders can replace a full-time income—if you follow a proven system.

FOLLOW:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dropshipunlocked/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DropshipUnlockd
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/dropship-unlocked
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/dropshipunlockedlewissmith
Website: https://www.dropshipunlocked.com/

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★★★ Dropship Unlocked - Lewis Smith ★★★
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