Discover
The Dropship Unlocked Podcast
The Dropship Unlocked Podcast
Author: Lewis Smith & James Eardley
Subscribed: 31Played: 714Subscribe
Share
© 2026 Dropship Unlocked
Description
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!
174 Episodes
Reverse
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here → https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep172-how-we-quit-our-9-5s-then-made-7m-online 🗣 In this episode of the Dropship Unlocked Podcast, ecommerce business owners Lewis Smith and James Eardley rewind the clock and share the real story behind quitting their 9–5 jobs and building over £7M in online sales. They break down what life looked like before the wins, the doubts they had, the...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here → https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep171-stop-chasing-side-hustles-recession-proof-model-2026 🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley break down why the “side hustle hopping” era is quietly destroying people’s progress — especially heading into 2026. They explain why most people never win online because they keep resetting to zero, and why the model they teach works dif...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here → https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep170-how-suraj-bought-a-3m-year-business 🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley sit down with Suraj for his third appearance on the podcast — and this one is a full-circle moment. After building two high-ticket dropshipping stores and passing £200k+ in revenue, Suraj went a step further and acquired one of his own suppliers — a business...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here → https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep169-how-2026-is-punishing-the-wrong-business-decisions 🗣 In this in-person Dropship Unlocked Podcast episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley sit down to talk candidly about what’s really changing as we head into 2026 — and why the next year will reward smart, lean operators while punishing outdated business decisions. With rising costs, mainst...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here → https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep168-if-we-had-to-start-again-in-todays-uk-economy 🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley run a thought experiment: if they had to start from zero today in the UK — with rising costs, higher overheads, and changing buyer behaviour — what would they do differently? They break down the “overhead trap” that kills most new businesses, why h...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here → https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep167-can-chatgpt-make-you-10k-month-ecommerce 🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley dive into one of the biggest questions people are asking right now — Can ChatGPT actually build you a £10k/month ecommerce business… or is that just clever marketing? They break down where AI genuinely helps (and where it absolutely doesn’t), why exp...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here → https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep166-build-a-5k-month-business-between-bedtime-and-the-school-run 🗣 In this episode, ecommerce founders Lewis Smith and James Eardley dive into how busy parents are building £5,000/month UK ecommerce businesses without sacrificing bedtime stories, school runs, or family weekends. They unpack the belief that you need long, uninterrupted fou...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here → https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep165-why-you-have-no-free-time-and-how-uk-ecommerce-fixes-it 🗣 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, t...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here → https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep164-the-overlooked-business-model-thats-quietly-printing-income 🗣 In this episode, ecommerce business owners Lewis Smith and James Eardley lift the lid on the “unsexy” business model that’s quietly generating consistent income for everyday people – without them needing a big social media following, massive capital, or advanced tech skills...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep163-why-most-online-business-ideas-fail-but-this-one-works 🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley break down why most online business ideas never get off the ground — and why their UK-based high-ticket e-commerce model continues to work in 2025 and beyond. They unpack the real reasons people stall out (half-hearted effort, chas...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here → https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep162-this-business-model-will-make-you-1m-zero-employees 🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley reveal the exact business model that’s helping everyday people scale to £1M+ in revenue — without hiring a single employee. They break down how high-ticket e-commerce creates leverage, how to find products that consistently generate ...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep161-build-scalable-online-asset 🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley discuss how to turn idle savings into a scalable online asset—one that produces real cashflow and grows in value over time. If you’ve ever thought about starting an online business but hesitated because of risk, this episode explains why building your own ...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep160-we-failed-then-scaled-to-7m 🗣 In this episode, ecommerce founders Lewis Smith and James Eardley get brutally honest about their early failures in dropshipping - what went wrong, why low-ticket “trend chasing” burned cash, and the exact shifts that helped them scale to £7M+ in combined online sales. 👉 Prefer to watch this on YouTube? Ch...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep159-one-hour-ecommerce-plan 🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley reveal how busy parents and full-time professionals are building profitable e-commerce businesses by working just one hour per day. They unpack the exact structure, product strategy, and systems behind the Home-Turf Advantage™ model — explaining how it’s possible t...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep158-best-franchise-under-10k 🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley compare traditional franchises with a modern alternative — high-ticket e-commerce using the HomeTurf Advantage™ model. If you’ve ever considered investing your savings into a franchise but want the flexibility, ownership, and scalability of an online business, this episo...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep157-how-fast-can-you-succeed 🗣In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley answer one of the most common questions they get asked: How long will it actually take to succeed with dropshipping? We share real-life examples from members who’ve built successful stores and reveal the key factors that determine how quickly you’ll see results...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep156-how-to-start-dropshipping-while-working-full-time 🗣 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 ti...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep155-is-dropshipping-saturated 🗣 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. 👉 Prefer to watch this on Yo...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep154-find-uk-suppliers 🗣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...
👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep153-sally-24000-night-shifts 🗣 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 ex...



