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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 Neil Made £95k Dropshipping Sales In 5 Months (Episode 110)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/training-watch-apply?el=podcast-110-how-neil-made-95k 🗣In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley spotlight Neil's incredible journey, where he achieved £95,000 in dropshipping sales in just five months. If you've ever wondered what it takes to succeed in the e-commerce world and how mentorship can propel your progress, Neil’s inspiring story is a must-listen! 👉 Prefer to watch this on YouTube? Check it out h...

Dec 02, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 110

Should You Sell £1 or £185,000 Products? (Episode 109)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-109-should-you-sell 🗣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. 👉 Prefer to watch this on YouTube? Check it out here ➡️ https://you...

Nov 25, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 109

The Best Business for Digital Nomads (Location Freedom) | Episode 108

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-108-best-business-digital-nomads 🗣 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. 👉 Prefer to watch this on YouTub...

Nov 18, 202433 minSeason 1Ep. 108

Mason’s Journey from Footballer to £70K Ecommerce Success (Episode 107)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-107-mason-journey-footballer-ecommerce-success 🗣 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...

Nov 11, 20241 hrSeason 1Ep. 107

Is Dropshipping Still Worth It In 2025? (Episode 106)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-106-is-dropshipping-worth-it 🗣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. 👉 Prefer to watch this on YouTube? Check it out here ➡️ https:...

Nov 04, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 106

Do You Need Tech Skills For Dropshipping?! (Episode 105)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-105-tech-skills-for-dropshipping 🗣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. 👉 Prefer to watch this on Youtube? Check it out here ➡️ https://youtu.be/-8RzgEGhnl...

Oct 28, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 105

E-Commerce Growth Hacks: What the Best Brands Do with John Coyle (Episode 104)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-104-ecom-growth-john-coyle Book a demo with Triple Whale today: https://dropshipunlocked.com/triplewhale 🗣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 Shop...

Oct 21, 202456 minSeason 1Ep. 104

The “Secrets” of £10,000 / Month Dropshippers (Episode 103)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-103-secrets-of-10k-month 🗣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 tha...

Oct 14, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 103

Secrets to E-commerce Success With Phil Irvine (Episode 102)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-102-ecom-success-with-phil-irvine Connect with Phil on LinkedIn ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pirvine/ 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 be...

Oct 10, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 102

Top 5 Dropshipping Mistakes That Cost You Thousands (Episode 101)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-101-top-5-mistakes 🗣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. 👉 Prefer to watch this on Youtube? Check it out here ➡️ https://youtu.be/RIaaKWdYuDY ----------...

Oct 07, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 101

Q&A Special: Celebrating 100 Episodes with Your Top Questions (Episode 100)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-100-q&a-special 🗣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. ...

Oct 03, 202449 minSeason 1Ep. 100

How Suraj Made £100k with High-Ticket Dropshipping (Episode 99)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-99-suraj-episode-2 🗣Hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley reconnect with Suraj, a Dropship Unlocked Masterclass member who has made incredible strides in his ecommerce journey. Suraj first joined the podcast eight months ago when he had just crossed £12,000 in sales after two months. Now, he returns to share the remarkable growth he's experienced since then. 👉 Prefer to watch this on Youtube...

Sep 30, 20241 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 99

The Guide To TikTok Dropshipping With Paul Harvey (Episode 98)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-98-tiktok-dropshipping-paul-harvey Learn more from Paul by signing up to his newsletter ➡️ https://www.rankster.co/ 🗣Hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley are joined by TikTok marketing expert Paul Harvey. With a wealth of experience in e-commerce, particularly through platforms like Amazon, Paul has now shifted his focus to helping sellers harness the power of TikTok to drive traffic and boo...

Sep 26, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 98

3-Step Formula to Skyrocket Your Shopify Conversion Rate (Episode 97)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-97-3-steps-for-conversion-rate 🗣In this episode of the Dropship Unlocked Podcast, hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley break down the essential 3-step PTO method to boost your Shopify conversion rate. Whether you’re struggling to convert visitors into customers or just want to optimise your store's performance, this actionable strategy is designed to help you maximise your results. 👉 Prefer...

Sep 23, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 97

Get Customers To Buy Again with Josh Blackburn with Josh Blackburn (Episode 96)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-96-retention-with-josh-blackburn Find out how Josh can help you ➡️ https://www.blackburndigital.com/ Follow Josh on LinkedIn ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-james-blackburn/ 🗣Hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley welcome Josh Blackburn, a seasoned e-commerce expert and owner of a leading retention marketing agency. Josh shares his expertise on retention marketing and how it can transform ...

Sep 19, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 96

Do Not Dropship These Products (Episode 95)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-95-do-not-dropship-these-products 🗣In this episode, hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley discuss the products you should absolutely avoid when dropshipping if you want to save time, money, and avoid headaches. From low-ticket items to obsolete technologies and prohibited products, Lewis and James break down the risks and offer guidance on how to make smart, data-driven product choices. 👉 Pr...

Sep 16, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Build A Winning Online Store With Wix's Oren Inditzky & Jill Sherman (Episode 94)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-94-dropshipping-with-wix Start an online store with Wix for free ➡️ START SELLING WITH WIX 🗣We welcome Oren Inditzky, VP and GM of Online Stores at Wix, and Jill Sherman, Head of Suppliers Hub at Wix.com and Co-Founder of Modalyst onto the Dropship Unlocked Podcast. They share their insights on building a winning online store and the future of ecommerce. 👉 Prefer to watch this on Youtube? ...

Sep 12, 202437 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Everything We Know About Dropshipping in 48 Minutes (Episode 93)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-93-everything-we-know-about-dropshipping 🗣In this episode, we’re talking about everything we know with our combined 10+ years of experience dropshipping. We provide a comprehensive overview of high-ticket dropshipping, covering essential aspects from mindset and niche selection to store building, supplier relationships, PPC strategies, and achieving financial freedom. 👉 Prefer to watch thi...

Sep 09, 202449 minSeason 1Ep. 93

Mastering UK Tax for Ecommerce With Ben Sztejka (Episode 92)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-92-uk-ecommerce-tax-ben-sztejka Get your tax and accountancy questions answered by Ben and his team ➡️ https://yourecommerceaccountant.co.uk/AMA24 🗣In this episode of the Dropship Unlocked Podcast, hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley welcome back Ben Sztejka, the founder of Your Ecommerce Accountant. Ben shares his expert knowledge on mastering UK tax for ecommerce businesses, offering esse...

Sep 05, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 92

The Anti-Burnout Business: Why Dropshipping Is An Escape Plan (Episode 91)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-91-the-anti-burnout-business 🗣In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley discuss "Why Dropshipping Is An Escape Plan." They explore how high-ticket dropshipping can offer financial freedom and time flexibility while helping to avoid burnout. 👉 Prefer to watch this on Youtube? Check it out here ➡️ https://youtu.be/eoM7gGITJZ0 --------------------------------------------------------- Top...

Sep 02, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 91

SEO Mastery for Ecommerce With Thomas Phillips (Episode 90)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-90-seo-mastery-thomas-phillips Find out how Thomas guarantees a 15% increase in organic search visitors within 90 days ➡️ https://www.dtcseoagency.com/ To learn more SEO fundamentals from Thomas ➡️ https://teach.io/group/dtc-seo-academy 🗣In this episode of the Dropship Unlocked Podcast, hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley welcome Thomas Phillips, a digital marketing and e-commerce expert wi...

Aug 29, 202445 minSeason 1Ep. 90

How To Lose Money Dropshipping on Shopify (Episode 89)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-89-how-to-lose-money-dropshipping 🗣Hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley discuss the common pitfalls that cause many to fail in the dropshipping business, and how to avoid these costly mistakes. Understanding these errors can be a game-changer for those looking to succeed in ecommerce. 👉 Prefer to watch this on Youtube? Check it out here ➡️ https://youtu.be/SkG7g24c4C8 ----------------------...

Aug 26, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 89

How To Hire Rockstar VAs For Dropshipping w/ Yoni Kozminski (Episode 88)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-88-hiring-vas-with-yoni-kozminski Hire First Class Talent With Yoni’s Help ➡️ https://www.multiplymii.com/ 🗣In this episode of the Dropship Unlocked Podcast, hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley welcome Yoni Kozminski, co-founder of the $50 million eCommerce growth fund and a leader in scaling eCommerce businesses and their teams. Yoni shares his extensive knowledge on how to hire and manage...

Aug 22, 202443 minSeason 1Ep. 88

Lewis Smith: Why I Started Dropship Unlocked (My Story) | Episode 87

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-87-why-i-started-dsu 🗣In this episode, James interviews Lewis Smith, the founder of Dropship Unlocked. Lewis shares his personal journey from the corporate world to becoming a successful entrepreneur, and the reasons behind starting Dropship Unlocked. This episode aims to inspire you to take control of your entrepreneurial path. 👉 Prefer to watch this on Youtube? Check it out here ➡️ https...

Aug 19, 202452 minSeason 1Ep. 87

The Ultimate Guide to Ecommerce Finance With Daniel Little (Episode 86)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-86-ecom-finance-guide-daniel-little Get started with LinkMyBooks ➡️ https://linkmybooks.com/?fpr=lewis26 Email Daniel for further advice ➡️ daniel@linkmybooks.com 🗣In this episode of the Dropship Unlocked Podcast, hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley welcome Daniel Little, Co-Founder & CEO of Link My Books, host of The eCommerce Profitability Show, and a former 7-figure Amazon seller. Da...

Aug 15, 202447 minSeason 1Ep. 86

How To Dropship Profitably [The Blueprint] | Episode 85

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-85-how-to-dropship-profitably 🗣Hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley delve into the essential topic of how to run a profitable dropshipping business. We break down our current model, explain why we prioritise profits over revenue, and provide actionable steps for those who are either not yet profitable or just starting out. 👉 Prefer to watch this on Youtube? Check it out here ➡️ https://yout...

Aug 12, 202433 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Tax Secrets Every UK Dropshipper Needs to Know With Joseph Cox (Episode 84)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-84-ecom-accounting-with-joe-cox Book Your Free Discovery Call and Get 10% Off Your First Year’s Accounting Services ➡️ https://dropshipunlocked.com/ecomaccountants 🗣Hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley welcome Joseph Cox, Founder & Managing Partner of Ecommerce Accountants. Joseph shares his expertise on the crucial tax secrets every UK dropshipper needs to know. 👉 Prefer to watch this ...

Aug 08, 202445 minSeason 1Ep. 84

How to Make Customers Choose Your Dropshipping Store (Episode 83)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-83-make-customers-choose-you 🗣In this episode of the Dropship Unlocked Podcast, hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley delve into the crucial topic of "How to Make Customers Choose Your Dropshipping Store." They explore the key strategies and insights needed to attract and retain customers in a competitive market. 👉 Prefer to watch this on Youtube? Check it out here ➡️ https://youtu.be/o8XE3v...

Aug 05, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 83

The Ultimate Email Marketing Playbook With Greg Zakowicz (Episode 82)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-82-omnisend-email-greg-zakowicz Start For Free with Omnisend ➡️ https://dropshipunlocked.com/omnisend 🗣In this episode of the Dropship Unlocked Podcast, hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley welcome Greg Zakowicz from Omnisend.com, an expert in enhancing ecommerce through tailored email marketing strategies. Greg shares his journey and insights on how to effectively boost Shopify sales using ...

Aug 01, 202447 minSeason 1Ep. 82

How To Find PREMIUM Dropshipping Suppliers (Episode 81)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/online-event?el=podcast-81-finding-premium-suppliers 🗣In this episode of the Dropship Unlocked Podcast, hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley dive into the crucial topic of how to find premium dropshipping suppliers. By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly how to identify suppliers that can significantly boost your business's growth. 👉 Prefer to watch this on Youtube? Check it out here ➡️ https://youtu.be/3...

Jul 29, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 81
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