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🗣 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. 

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🧭 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 Mentioned
Lewis’s Book → htabook.com
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💡 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.

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