The Dropship Unlocked Podcast
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.Dive into high-ticket dropshipping, Shopify, Google Ads, and more. Discover stories, strategies, and tips to fast-track your e-commerce journey. Whether you're a newbie or seasoned seller, we're here to elevate your business. Embrace the laptop lifestyle, the e-commerce evolution, and Shopify's power with us. Ready to become a successful entrepreneur?Tune in!
How To Start Dropshipping While Working Full-Time (Episode 156)
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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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★ Why starting while e...
Is Dropshipping Saturated? (The Truth Today) Episode 155
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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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★ Saturation vs. Strategy: Why low-ticket, AliExpress-style “trend hopping” feels sat...
How to Find UK Dropshipping Suppliers Who Want to Work With You (Episode 154)
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🗣In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley dive into one of the biggest questions for new e-commerce entrepreneurs: how do you actually find UK dropshipping suppliers who want to work with you?
With over £7 million in combined e-commerce sales, they reveal the proven strategies they and their members use to sign high-quality suppliers and avoid the common mistakes that get beginners ignored.
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How Sally Made £24,000 Alongside Night Shifts (Episode 153)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley sit down with Sally, a paediatric nurse working night shifts who built a high-ticket ecommerce store alongside her job, generating £24,000 in revenue so far, including a £1,800 profit day from a single order.
We dig into the mindset shifts, the wobbles, and the exact steps she followed (imperfectly, at first!) to get moving.
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Inside the Mindset of Our Most Successful Members (Episode 152)
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🗣In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley dive deep into the mindset traits that separate our most successful Dropship Unlocked members from the rest.
From adapting to challenges to staying emotionally level-headed, they break down the ways top performers think differently and how you can adopt these traits to fast-track your own success. Plus, they’re joined by member Ashley, who shares his early journey and how mindset has already shaped his progress.
Shopify Secrets That Made Us Millions (Episode 151)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley pull back the curtain on the Shopify secrets they’ve used to generate multiple millions in revenue through high-ticket e-commerce. Instead of chasing trends or overcomplicating things, they reveal the timeless strategies that consistently deliver results for them and their students.
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★ Simple Scales, Complex Fails: Why keeping your business model simple lead...
How Kit Made £879k in 18 Months (Episode 150)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley sit down with Dropship Unlocked member Kit to hear his incredible journey from a 9–5 office job to building a high-ticket e-commerce business that generated £879,000 in just 18 months. Kit shares the ups and downs of his journey, the moments of doubt, and the life-changing freedom he’s built since starting.
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Exposing Our £7M Ads Strategy For High-Ticket Ecommerce (Episode 149)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley reveal the exact ad strategy they’ve used to generate over £7 million in high-ticket ecommerce sales.
They break down their Google Performance Max and Search Ads strategy, how to set up profitable campaigns from scratch, and the common pitfalls to avoid when you're just getting started with paid ads.
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The Truth About Dropshipping Today (Episode 148)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley dive into what it really takes to build a successful e-commerce business today and how it's very different from a few years ago.
They’ll help you cut through the noise, avoid the common mistakes, and give you a clear roadmap for getting started the right way. Whether you’ve already dabbled in dropshipping or are just getting started, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to move forwa...
Our £7M Dropshipping Approach Explained… It’s Not What You Think (Episode 147)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley reveal the exact approach behind their £7M+ in e-commerce sales—and why it’s completely different from what most people think dropshipping is.
Forget slow delivery times, overseas suppliers, and Facebook ad guesswork. This episode breaks down the real secrets to building a high-profit, low-risk online store using the HomeTurf Advantage model taught inside Dropship Unlocked.
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The Simple Path to Shopify Dropshipping Success (Episode 146)
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🗣In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley break down the simple, proven path to Shopify dropshipping success.
As experienced e-commerce entrepreneurs, Lewis and James share their personal journeys and the strategies they used to scale to seven-figure businesses. They discuss the common plateaus new dropshippers face and how to push through these challenges.
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This Is How We Guarantee Dropshipping Success (Episode 145)
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🗣In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley share the steps behind the £10,000 Dropship Unlocked Guarantee and how we back our proven system to help you achieve dropshipping success. If you're ready to commit and follow the process, we guarantee you’ll see results!
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★ The £10,000 Dropship Unlocked Guarantee: Lewis...
What You Need To Know To Start Dropshipping Today. FAQ Special (Episode 144)
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🗣In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley dive into the most common questions they get asked by aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to start their dropshipping business. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, unsure about the time commitment, or worried about tech, this episode provides all the answers you need to get started with confidence.
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How To Choose High-Ticket Products That Actually Sell (Episode 143)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley dive into one of the most crucial aspects of running a successful high-ticket dropshipping business—choosing the right products that actually sell. They break down a simple, yet powerful strategy to help you select products that have demand, strong profit margins, and a clear path to success.
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★ The Impo...
Overcome Fear & Start Your First Dropshipping Store (Episode 142)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley tackle one of the biggest obstacles new dropshippers face—overcoming the fear of starting a high-ticket dropshipping store.
Whether you're new to e-commerce or you’ve been hesitant to take the plunge, this episode will help you break through those fears and start your journey toward success.
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Why Most People Fail at Dropshipping (And How to Avoid It) (Episode 141)
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🗣In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley discuss the common reasons people fail at dropshipping and, more importantly, how you can avoid making those same mistakes. Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve hit a roadblock, this episode will help you set a solid foundation for long-term success.
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★ Trea...
How We Made Our First £100K with High-Ticket Dropshipping (Episode 140)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley dive into their personal journeys of how they made their first £100K with high-ticket dropshipping. Learn about the key steps, mistakes, and breakthroughs that helped them turn their side hustle into a successful online business.
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The Early Mistakes: Lewis shares how starting with l...From £0 to £100K in 6 Months: Real Dropshipping Success (Episode 139)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley dive deep into the real stories of dropshipping success. We talk to members who’ve gone from £0 to £100K in just 6 months and the lessons they learned along the way. From mindset to taking consistent action, we unpack the strategies that made these entrepreneurs successful.
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How to Finance Your Dropshipping Business (Episode 138)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley dive into the crucial topic of financing your dropshipping business. Whether you have a large or small budget, understanding how to allocate your capital effectively can make all the difference in getting your business off the ground. Learn how to manage costs, prioritize investments, and scale your dropshipping business with smart financial strategies.
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Role-Playing How To Sign UK High-Ticket Suppliers (Episode 137)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley walk you through a critical aspect of high-ticket dropshipping—signing UK suppliers. They role-play real-life scenarios to show you how to handle common supplier objections, offering actionable strategies to help you build successful partnerships with suppliers.
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★ Why Signing Suppliers is Key to Your Succ...
Insider Lessons from £7M Dropshipping Sales (Episode 136)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley share the lessons they’ve learned on their journey to generating a combined £7M in dropshipping sales. Learn from their real-world experiences, including the ups, the downs, and the shortcuts they wish they knew when starting out.
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★ The Importance of Cust...
Easiest Way to Start Dropshipping (BLUEPRINT EXPLAINED) – Episode 135
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley explain the easiest way to start dropshipping, focusing on the importance of high-ticket products, selecting the right suppliers, and avoiding the pitfalls many beginners face.
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★ Why High-Ticket Dropshipping is the Easiest Path: Lewis and James break down how selling high-ticket products allows for higher profits, fewer orders, and easier...
EMERGENCY: How Dropshipping Has Changed Forever (Episode 134)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley discuss the dramatic changes in the dropshipping landscape, specifically how the new tariffs are impacting low-ticket products and reshaping the industry.
With the introduction of higher tariffs on products from China to the US, the dropshipping business model is no longer as simple as it once was.
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ESCAPE THE 9-5: How Starting a Business Can Transform Your Life (Episode 133)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley talk about how starting a business can transform your life, especially if you're feeling stuck in the 9-5 grind.
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★ Taking Control of Your Life:
James’ Journey To High-Ticket Dropshipping (Episode 132)
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🗣In today’s episode of the Dropship Unlocked Podcast, we’re diving into James’ personal journey in high-ticket dropshipping.
James shares how he transitioned from the 9-5 grind to becoming a successful e-commerce entrepreneur. We’ll discuss the struggles he faced, the pivotal moments that pushed him to take the leap.
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What We’d Do First if Starting Dropshipping Today (Episode 131)
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🗣In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley answer a great question from one of our listeners, Harvey: “If you could go back in time, how would you get started with the knowledge you know now?”
We break down the key first steps to launch your high-ticket dropshipping business with confidence. From validating your niche to building supplier relationships, this episode is packed with foundational advice to get you started on the right foot.
👉 Know som...
Full Guide To Your 1st High-Ticket Dropshipping Sale (Episode 130)
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🗣In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley break down the essential steps to help you make your first high-ticket dropshipping sale. If you're looking to transition into high-ticket items or just starting out in e-commerce.
From business setup to finding the right suppliers and launching your first ad campaign, we cover it all.
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Adam’s Journey To £307,000 Dropshipping (Episode 129)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley are joined by Adam, who started his dropshipping journey not long ago and has already achieved a phenomenal £307,000 in revenue.
Adam’s story is a testament to the power of mentorship and the importance of taking action. If you’ve been wondering what it takes to break into e-commerce and achieve massive success, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.
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How Steve Made £5,500 in 3 Weeks Dropshipping (Episode 128)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley share an inspiring success story from the Dropship Unlocked Masterclass.
We're joined by Steve, who managed to generate £5.5k in just three weeks, showing how mentorship, strategy, and dedication can create rapid results in the world of dropshipping.
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★ Steve’...
The £1,000,000 Dropshipping Approach: Are You Using It? (Episode 127)
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🗣In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley break down the £1M dropshipping approach—the same approach that has created seven-figure businesses time and time again.
Whether you're new to dropshipping or struggling to scale your business, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you get on the right track.
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The Hidden Realities of Dropshipping (Episode 126)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley dive deep into the lesser-known challenges of starting and scaling a dropshipping business.
From balancing your dropshipping business with a 9-5 job to hidden costs like processing fees and fraud prevention, Lewis and James share the realities that every entrepreneur needs to know before jumping in.
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How We Beat Overwhelm To Launch £1M Businesses (Episode 125)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley dive into one of the most common challenges entrepreneurs face—feeling overwhelmed when starting a business.
They share strategies to break free from the overwhelm, offering actionable advice to help you get your e-commerce business off the ground and headed toward £1M in sales.
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The Full Guide To A £1M Ecommerce Business in 25 Mins (Episode 124)
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🗣In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley walk you through the essential steps to building a £1,000,000 e-commerce business.
From setting up the basics to scaling your store for massive success, they break down each step of the process with actionable advice based on their own journey.
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★ Building the Right Foundations...
An Honest Review of our Journey From £0 to £7M (Episode 123)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley take you through an honest review of their journey.
They break down the best decisions, biggest challenges, and why investing in themselves was the key to success.
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The Tactical Decisions We Got Right:Lewis talks about how choosing a scalable business mode...
3 Steps for E-Commerce Success in 2025 (Episode 122)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley break down the three crucial steps you need to follow for e-commerce success in 2025. The landscape is evolving rapidly, and if you’re not taking action in the right areas, you could miss out.
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Building a Solid Business Foundation: Lewis and James talk about the impor...£0 to £7M Dropshipping | What We Learned (Episode 121)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley share their personal journey of growing their dropshipping business from £0 to £7M in sales.
They discuss the key lessons learned along the way, including the strategies that helped them scale quickly and how you can apply these insights to fast-track your own success in the world of e-commerce.
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Dropshipping For Beginners | What You Need To Know (Episode 120)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley break down the essentials of dropshipping for beginners.
If you’ve been thinking about getting into the world of e-commerce and dropshipping, this episode is packed with everything you need to know to get started. From low start-up costs to choosing the right products, they cover all the basics and beyond to set you on the right path.
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Why High Ticket Dropshipping Will Dominate This Year (Episode 119)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley discuss why high-ticket dropshipping is positioned to dominate the e-commerce landscape this year.
From the increasing profitability per sale to the growing customer expectations around delivery speed, they break down the key reasons why this business model is poised for even greater success.
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Reprogram Your Mind For Success in Online Business (Episode 118)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley dive deep into the mindset that separates successful online entrepreneurs from those who struggle.
They break down the key mental strategies, habits, and philosophies that have helped their most successful members scale their businesses to new heights and achieve true time and financial freedom.
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The Biggest Shortcut for Solo Entrepreneurs in 2025? (Episode 117)
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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley discuss the importance of community for solopreneurs.
We share personal experiences of feeling isolated in the early stages of our journeys and how connecting with others helped us grow our businesses.
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★ The Solopreneur St...
