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The Dropship Unlocked Podcast

Lewis Smith & James Eardleywww.dropshipunlocked.com

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?

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Episodes

How We Made Our First £100K with High-Ticket Dropshipping (Episode 140)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-140-first-100k 🗣 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. 👉 Prefer to watch this on YouTube? Check it out here ➡️ Watch now on YouTube Topics Discussed: The...

Jun 30, 202534 minSeason 1Ep. 140

From £0 to £100K in 6 Months: Real Dropshipping Success (Episode 139)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-139-from-0-to-100k 🗣 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. 👉 Prefer to watch this on YouTube? Check it out h...

Jun 23, 202527 minSeason 1Ep. 139

How to Finance Your Dropshipping Business (Episode 138)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-138-finance-your-dropshipping-business 🗣 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 drop...

Jun 16, 202528 minSeason 1Ep. 138

Role-Playing How To Sign UK High-Ticket Suppliers (Episode 137)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-137-role-playing-sign-uk-suppliers 🗣 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. 👉 Prefer to watch this on YouTube? Check it o...

Jun 09, 202529 minSeason 1Ep. 137

Insider Lessons from £7M Dropshipping Sales (Episode 136)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-136-insider-lessons-7m-sales 🗣 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. 👉 Prefer to watch this on YouTube? Check it out here ➡️h ttps://youtu.be/G8ARWLkA0D...

Jun 02, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Easiest Way to Start Dropshipping (BLUEPRINT EXPLAINED) – Episode 135

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?el=podcast-135-easiest-way-to-start 🗣 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. 👉 Prefer to watch this on YouTube? Check it out here ➡️ https://youtu.be/bpyranbojyw Topics Discussed: ★ Why High-Ticket Dropshipping is the Easiest...

May 26, 202528 minSeason 1Ep. 135

EMERGENCY: How Dropshipping Has Changed Forever (Episode 134)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-134-emergency 🗣 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. 👉 Do you know someone who wou...

May 19, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 134

ESCAPE THE 9-5: How Starting a Business Can Transform Your Life (Episode 133)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-133-escape-9-5 🗣 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. 👉 Know someone who would love this episode? Share it here ➡️ https://youtu.be/lxudjvtL5dI Topics Discussed: ★ Taking Control of Your Life: How starting a business gives you control over your time, finances, and deci...

May 12, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 133

James’ Journey To High-Ticket Dropshipping (Episode 132)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-132-james-first-sale 🗣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. 👉 Know someone who would love this episode? Share it...

May 05, 202548 minSeason 1Ep. 132

What We’d Do First if Starting Dropshipping Today (Episode 131)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-131-first-sale 🗣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 p...

Apr 28, 202536 minSeason 1Ep. 131

Full Guide To Your 1st High-Ticket Dropshipping Sale (Episode 130)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-130-first-sale 🗣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. 👉 Know someone who would love this episode...

Apr 21, 202534 minSeason 1Ep. 130

Adam’s Journey To £307,000 Dropshipping (Episode 129)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-129-adams-journey 🗣 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...

Apr 14, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 129

How Steve Made £5,500 in 3 Weeks Dropshipping (Episode 128)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-128-steve-5k 🗣 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. 👉 Prefer to watch this on YouTube? Check it out here ➡️ https://youtu.be/fDyem4...

Apr 07, 202540 minSeason 1Ep. 128

The £1,000,000 Dropshipping Approach: Are You Using It? (Episode 127)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-127-million-dropshipping-approach 🗣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. 👉 Do you know someone who would l...

Mar 31, 202534 minSeason 1Ep. 127

The Hidden Realities of Dropshipping (Episode 126)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-126-hidden-realities 🗣 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. 👉 Prefer to watch thi...

Mar 24, 202527 minSeason 1Ep. 126

How We Beat Overwhelm To Launch £1M Businesses (Episode 125)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-125-beat-overwhelm 🗣 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. 👉 Prefer to watch this on YouTube? Check it ...

Mar 17, 202516 minSeason 1Ep. 125

The Full Guide To A £1M Ecommerce Business in 25 Mins (Episode 124)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-124-build-million-ecommerce 🗣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. 👉 Prefer to watch this on YouTube? Check it out here ➡️ https://youtu.b...

Mar 10, 202526 minSeason 1Ep. 124

An Honest Review of our Journey From £0 to £7M (Episode 123)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-123-journey-review 🗣 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. 👉 Do you know someone who would love this episode? Share it here ➡️ https://youtu.be/zx80_5PzIpU Topics Discussed: The Tactical Decisions We Got Right: Lewis ta...

Mar 03, 202542 minSeason 1Ep. 123

3 Steps for E-Commerce Success in 2025 (Episode 122)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-122-3-steps-for-e-commerce-success 🗣 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. 👉 Prefer to watch this on YouTube? Check it out here ➡️ https://youtu.be/lfb7l5OTna8 Topics Discussed: Building a S...

Feb 24, 202534 minSeason 1Ep. 122

£0 to £7M Dropshipping | What We Learned (Episode 121)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-121-0-to-7M 🗣 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. 👉 Prefer to watch this on YouTube?...

Feb 17, 202542 minSeason 1Ep. 121

Dropshipping For Beginners | What You Need To Know (Episode 120)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-120-dropshipping-for-beginners 🗣 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...

Feb 10, 202549 minSeason 1Ep. 120

Why High Ticket Dropshipping Will Dominate This Year (Episode 119)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-119-high-ticket-dropshipping 🗣 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. 👉 Prefer to watch th...

Feb 03, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 119

Reprogram Your Mind For Success in Online Business (Episode 118)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-118-reprogram-mind-success 🗣 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. 👉 Prefer to watch t...

Jan 27, 202544 minSeason 1Ep. 118

The Biggest Shortcut for Solo Entrepreneurs in 2025? (Episode 117)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-117-community-solopreneurs 🗣 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. 👉 Do you know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them ➡️ https://youtu.be/a9a0waBHccc Topics Discu...

Jan 20, 202536 minSeason 1Ep. 117

Dropshipping in the UK | The Do’s and Do Nots (Episode 116)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-116-uk-dropshipping In today’s episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley dive deep into the unique world of UK dropshipping. They’ll explore the essential differences between dropshipping in the UK and other markets, covering topics like UK consumer behaviour, taxes and VAT, choosing the right products, and setting up your Shopify store for success. 👉 Do you know someone who would love this ep...

Jan 13, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 116

The Best Ad Strategies for Ecommerce In 2025 (Episode 115)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-115-best-ad-strategies ➡️ Book a call to learn more about AddPeople: https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/meetings/david-gavin/dropship-unlocked-affiliate 🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley are joined by Rachel Greenhalgh (Head of Ecommerce at Add People) and Oliver Eardley (Principal Consultant at Add People). Together, they discuss the best ad strategies for high-ticket ecommerc...

Jan 06, 202544 minSeason 1Ep. 115

How We Find The Best Dropshipping Products for 2025 (Episode 114)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-114-best-products 🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley reveal the exact strategies they use to find winning products for their dropshipping businesses, specifically in preparation right now. Discover how to approach product research, validate niches, and identify the right products that could drive consistent profits this year. 👉 Prefer to watch this on YouTube? Check it out he...

Dec 30, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 114

How We Built 7-Figure E-Commerce Businesses with Low Costs (Episode 113)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-113-7-figure-businesses 🗣In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley share how they built 7-figure e-commerce businesses with minimal overhead costs. We break down how starting lean can lead to faster profitability and offer practical tips for anyone looking to start their own successful online business without massive upfront investments. 👉 Prefer to watch this on YouTube? Check it out...

Dec 23, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 113

What’s a Day in the Life of a Successful E-Commerce Entrepreneur? (Episode 112)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-112-day-in-life-of-successful-entrepreneur 🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley share an insider look at what a typical day in the life of a successful e-commerce entrepreneur looks like. From morning routines and time management tips to how they deal with challenges and delegate tasks, they give you a peek behind the curtain of what it really takes to run an e-commerce business...

Dec 16, 202444 minSeason 1Ep. 112

Listen To This Before Starting An Online Business in 2025 (Episode 111)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-111-watch-this-before-starting-an-online-business 🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley discuss the most common misconceptions and mistakes that hold people back from starting an online business this year. If you’re considering launching your own business but feel uncertain, this episode is for you. They’ll walk you through how to avoid the pitfalls and set yourself up for succes...

Dec 09, 202441 minSeason 1Ep. 111
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