By Lewis Smith & James Eardley
Unlock e-commerce success with the Dropship Unlocked podcast. Join UK e-commerce experts, Lewis Smith and James Eardley, as they guide aspiring entrepreneurs to financial and time freedom.
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🗣In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley tackle a pivotal question for aspiring e-commerce entrepreneurs—should you focus on low-ticket products priced at £1 or aim for high-ticket items worth £185,000?
This decision can significantly influence the trajectory of your business and overall success.
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Topics Discussed:
★ Profit Margins: Discover how selling high-ticket items can yield higher profits per sale compared to low-ticket items, illustrated with relatable analogies.
★ Administrative Tasks: Explore the differences in administrative burdens when dealing with low-ticket versus high-ticket products and how fewer transactions can lead to smoother operations.
★ Common Misconceptions: Uncover the myths surrounding high-ticket dropshipping and why many people believe it’s harder to sell expensive products.
★ Building Trust: Learn practical steps to establish credibility with potential buyers and the importance of leveraging high-quality suppliers.
★ First Steps: Get actionable advice on what new entrepreneurs should do first when entering the high-ticket dropshipping space.
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
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Key Takeaways:
★ Focus on Profit: Selling high-ticket products can lead to significantly higher profit margins and require fewer sales to achieve your financial goals.
★ Streamlined Operations: High-ticket dropshipping typically involves lower administrative tasks, making it easier to manage your business efficiently.
★ Trust is Key: Building credibility with your audience is crucial for selling high-ticket items, and leveraging testimonials can help solidify that trust.
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley discuss how to build a business that gives you location freedom.
They explore what it means to be a digital nomad, the best types of businesses for this lifestyle, and why high-ticket dropshipping is a great fit for those looking to travel while maintaining an online business.
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Topics Discussed:
★ What is a Digital Nomad? - Lewis explains the digital nomad lifestyle and why it’s appealing to entrepreneurs who crave flexibility and freedom.
★ The Best Business for Digital Nomads - Discover why online-based businesses, like dropshipping, are well-suited for those seeking location independence.
★ Why High-Ticket Dropshipping? - Learn why high-ticket dropshipping is an ideal business model for digital nomads, offering higher profits and minimal inventory management.
★ Personal Experience with Dropshipping While Traveling - Lewis shares his experience managing a dropshipping business while traveling, and how it’s allowed him to live a nomadic lifestyle.
★ Steps to Get Started - Practical tips for aspiring digital nomads, including choosing a business model, setting up systems, and automating processes for long-term success.
Links and Resources Mentioned:
Pick up a copy of Lewis’ book: https://htabook.com
Get Shopify for £1 a month for 3 months: https://dropshipunlocked.com/shopify
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Key Takeaways:
★ Location Freedom is Possible: By choosing the right business model, you can create a lifestyle where you work from anywhere in the world.
★ Automate and Scale: Start small, automate your business early on, and scale over time to achieve success.
★ Overcoming Challenges: From time zones to internet reliability, there are challenges, but with good planning, they can be managed effectively.
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley sit down with Mason, a former professional footballer turned successful e-commerce entrepreneur.
Mason shares his remarkable journey of going from the football field to generating over £70,000 in sales within just five months through his dropshipping business. This episode is a deep dive into the mindset, discipline, and strategies Mason applied to create life-changing results in such a short time.
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Topics Discussed:
★ Mason's Transition from Football to E-Commerce: How Mason pivoted from a career in football to building a thriving online business.
★ Mindset for Success: How Mason used discipline and delayed gratification to drive his growth.
★ Reaching £70,000 in Sales: The steps Mason took to generate consistent sales and grow his business.
★ Outsourcing and Automation: Mason’s thoughts on scaling his business and hiring virtual assistants to free up his time.
★ Overcoming Self-Doubt: How Mason navigated feelings of doubt and used the Dropship Unlocked community for support.
Links and Resources Mentioned:
Watch Lewis build a new store from scratch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHo4XdRN3dc
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:
★ Delayed Gratification: Success takes time. Mason emphasizes the importance of building a sustainable business with a long-term vision.
★ Consistency is Key: Mason’s consistent action led him from zero to £70,000 in sales in just five months.
★ Community is Crucial: Surrounding yourself with a supportive network helps you stay motivated and inspired.
★ Mindset Matters: Staying positive and focused on the process will help overcome challenges and achieve results.
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🗣In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley tackle the burning question on many entrepreneurs' minds—Is dropshipping still a viable business in 2025?
With the e-commerce landscape evolving rapidly, it’s crucial to understand the current trends and strategies that can keep you ahead of the game.
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Topics Discussed:
★ The Current State of Dropshipping: Lewis discusses how dropshipping has evolved, including the increase in local suppliers and the rise of high-ticket shoppers.
★ Niche Selection and Branding: The importance of focusing on specific niches and building a brand that resonates with customers.
★ Success Stories: Hear inspiring examples of members who have achieved impressive sales figures, showcasing the potential of the right strategies.
★ Strategies for 2025: Learn about the key approaches needed to thrive in the dropshipping industry, such as prioritising customer experience and leveraging automation.
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:
★ Adapt to the Market: Dropshipping is still worth pursuing in 2025, but you must evolve with new trends and strategies to remain competitive.
★ Value and Trust Matter: Today’s consumers expect reliability and quality, so building a brand that offers real value is essential.
★ The Importance of Mentorship: Having guidance and support can significantly shorten your learning curve and help you avoid common pitfalls in your journey.
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🗣Lewis Smith and James Eardley tackle one of the most frequently asked questions about dropshipping—do you need to be tech-savvy to succeed?
If you’ve ever hesitated to start your own dropshipping business because you’re intimidated by the tech side, this episode is for you.
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Topics Discussed:
★ Basic Technical Skills You Need: Lewis and James dive into the core skills required for dropshipping—everything from managing your store on Shopify to processing orders and handling basic data tracking.
★ Navigating Google Ads and Klaviyo: These tools may seem intimidating at first, but Lewis explains how they’re easier to learn than you might think. With the right resources and guidance, anyone can master them.
★ Outsourcing What You Don’t Know: You don’t need to do it all yourself. If technical tasks feel overwhelming, platforms like Upwork and Fiverr make it easy to outsource them. This can free you up to focus on growing your business.
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Links and Resources Mentioned:
Pick up a copy of Lewis’ book: https://htabook.com
Get Shopify for £1 a month for 3 months: https://www.dropshipunlocked.com/shopify
Get a free trial with a professional phone line: https://www.dropshipunlocked.com/circle
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Key Takeaways:
★ Outsource When Necessary: You don’t need to do it all yourself. Focus on growing your business and outsource tasks like website design or custom coding.
★ Practice Builds Confidence: The more you engage with the tools, the more confident you’ll become. Start small, build up your skills over time, and use free resources to get help when needed.
★ Focus on What Matters: Prioritise tasks that will directly impact your growth, and don’t let technical challenges hold you back.
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🗣John Coyle is an expert in sales attribution and e-commerce growth, and a key player at Triple Whale. John shares his extensive experience in optimising marketing channels, improving sales attribution, and leveraging data for e-commerce brands.
With Triple Whale tracking 10% of all Shopify revenue, John offers insights into what makes successful brands tick, and how you can use these growth hacks to scale your e-commerce business.
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Topics Discussed:
★ The Evolution of E-Commerce Sales: Why 2020 was a game-changer for e-commerce and how iOS 14’s privacy updates reshaped how brands approach sales and marketing, particularly with platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
★ How Sales Attribution Has Changed: The critical role of Triple Whale in tracking sales across multiple touchpoints.
★ Building a Sustainable Growth Strategy: Why demand generation and demand capture must work in tandem.
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Links and Resources Mentioned:
Follow John on all social platforms: @JohnJHCoyle
John’s Podcast: Dark Mode with John Coyle
Pick up a copy of Lewis’ book: https://htabook.com
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Key Takeaways:
★ Demand Capture vs. Demand Generation: Not all e-commerce brands need to create new demand from scratch.
★ Multi-Touch Customer Journeys: The buyer’s journey is complex and involves multiple touchpoints across channels.
★ Leverage Sales Attribution: Accurate sales attribution allows you to optimise ad spend by understanding which channels and ads are converting and which aren’t, allowing you to scale your business more effectively.
★ Reframe and Replace: By reframing products to solve a different problem or positioning them as replacements for a bad habit.
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🗣In this episode of the Dropship Unlocked Podcast, hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley dive into the "secrets" behind the success of £10,000/month dropshippers.
They discuss the traits, mindsets, and habits that separate the top 1% from the rest. If you're looking to take your dropshipping business to the next level, this episode is packed with valuable insights that can help you get there.
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Topics Discussed:
★ Calculated Risk-Taking: Successful entrepreneurs take smart, calculated risks. They test things before going all in and always have a backup plan in case things don’t go as expected.
★ Resilience Under Pressure: Setbacks are seen as opportunities for growth rather than reasons to quit. High-earning dropshippers thrive under pressure and learn from their challenges.
★ Daily Consistency: Whether it’s tracking metrics or tweaking ad strategies, top dropshippers show up every day and perform small, consistent actions that add up to big results over time.
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Links and Resources Mentioned:
Get £50 and 1 year of free transfers with Tide Business Bank Account - https://dropshipunlocked.com/tide
Pick up a copy of Lewis’ book: https://htabook.com
Get Shopify for £1 a month for 3 months: https://www.dropshipunlocked.com/shopify
Get a free trial with a professional phone line: https://www.dropshipunlocked.com/circle
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Key Takeaways:
★ Confidence With Humility: Believe in your ability to succeed but remain open to learning. The journey to £10,000/month requires confidence in your process and mindset.
★ Collaboration Over Solo Efforts: Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Successful entrepreneurs grow faster by leveraging the support of mentors, communities, and experienced peers.
★ Smart Risk-Taking: Calculated risks are essential. Don’t go all in without testing new strategies on a small scale first. Have backup plans in place to avoid business interruptions.
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Check out Phil’s drinks brand ➡️ DRINK MXXN
🗣Hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley are joined by Phil Irvine, the Head of eCommerce and Growth Marketing at Mojo.
Phil brings a wealth of experience in multi-channel ecommerce and shares actionable strategies to help you scale your business beyond just Google and Meta ads.
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Topics Discussed:
★ Omni-Channel Marketing Explained: The importance of diversifying marketing strategies beyond traditional channels. Phil's omni-channel approach to ecommerce includes consistent messaging, customer data personalisation, and leveraging a variety of platforms like podcasts and niche audiences.
★ The Core Principles of Omni-Channel Marketing: Consistency is key: maintaining consistent messaging across all touchpoints, including site experience, ads, and customer service.
★ Practical Advice for New Ecommerce Entrepreneurs: Conduct upfront research to ensure product-market fit before diving into ecommerce.
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Links and Resources Mentioned:
Pick up a copy of Lewis’ book: https://htabook.com
Get Shopify for £1 a month for 3 months: https://www.dropshipunlocked.com/shopify
Get a free trial with a professional phone line: https://www.dropshipunlocked.com/circle
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Key Takeaways:
★ Embrace Omni-Channel Marketing: Expanding your marketing channels can significantly boost growth. Make sure your messaging is consistent across all platforms, and leverage new mediums like podcasts to reach niche audiences.
★ Customer-Centric Approach: Put the customer at the centre of everything you do. Use customer data to personalise their experience and always deliver value through consistent messaging across all touchpoints.
★ Start Strong with Research and Preparation: For beginners, ensure you conduct solid product-market fit research and establish strong backend systems before launching your business.
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🗣Hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley dive into the top five mistakes new dropshippers make—mistakes that can cost thousands and derail progress.
Lewis and James share actionable insights on how to avoid these pitfalls and ensure your dropshipping journey is set up for success.
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Topics Discussed:
★ Lack of Full Commitment: Treating dropshipping like a side gig instead of a real business limits growth.
★ Choosing Products Based on Emotion, Not Data: Emotions can cloud judgement—just because you like a product doesn’t mean customers do.
★ Focusing on Low-Ticket Items: Low-ticket items require high sales volumes for minimal profits.
★ Working with Poor-Quality Overseas Suppliers: Low-quality products lead to unhappy customers, high return rates, and reputational damage.
★ Trying to Do Everything Alone: Doing it all solo limits growth due to limited knowledge and experience.
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Links and Resources Mentioned:
Watch Lewis build a new dropshipping business from scratch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHo4XdRN3dc
Pick up a copy of Lewis’ book: https://htabook.com
Get Shopify for £1 a month for 3 months: https://www.dropshipunlocked.com/shopify
Get a free trial with a professional phone line: https://www.dropshipunlocked.com/circle
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Key Takeaways:
★ Commit Fully: Treat your dropshipping business like a full-time job to unlock its true potential.
★ Data-Driven Decisions: Let market research and data guide your product choices, not emotions.
★ High-Ticket Focus: Fewer, high-ticket sales lead to larger profits and less stress compared to low-ticket items.
★ Choose Quality Suppliers: Working with reliable local suppliers improves customer satisfaction and streamlines operations.
★ Don't Go It Alone: Seek support and guidance to fast-track your success and avoid common mistakes.
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🗣In this milestone episode of the Dropship Unlocked Podcast, Lewis Smith and James Eardley celebrate their 100th episode by answering the most pressing and common questions from their community.
From insights on starting a dropshipping business to tips on balancing work and personal life, this special Q&A session is packed with actionable advice and expert guidance.
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Topics Discussed:
★ Balancing Work and Personal Life: Delegating tasks and hiring the right team. Calendar management and setting boundaries. Learning to love the journey and having a mission-driven focus.
★ Daily Habits for Success: Importance of daily visualisation and affirmations. Reviewing and refining goals regularly.
★ Common Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make: Choosing the wrong niche and relying on low-quality suppliers. Ignoring search-intent marketing and not validating the business fundamentals.
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Links and Resources Mentioned:
Pick up a copy of Lewis’ book: https://htabook.com
Get Shopify for £1 a month for 3 months: https://www.dropshipunlocked.com/shopify
Get a free trial with a professional phone line: https://www.dropshipunlocked.com/circle
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Key Takeaways:
★ Supplier Quality Equals Business Quality: The quality of your suppliers directly impacts your business's success. Focus on high-quality, reliable suppliers to ensure customer satisfaction and sustainable growth.
★ Delegation is Key: Balancing work and personal life is possible by delegating tasks and building a solid team. This allows you to focus on strategic growth and enjoy your personal time.
★ Start with Data-Driven Decisions: When choosing a niche or product, rely on data rather than emotions. Validate your choices to ensure there's a market demand.
★ Customer Service is Your Brand: Providing exceptional customer service is essential in dropshipping. It builds trust, encourages repeat business, and sets you apart from competitors.
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