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🗣 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 four-hour work blocks to build a real business — and show why 60–90 minutes a day, used properly, can be more than enough when you follow the right high-ticket, UK-focused ecommerce model.

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🧭 Topics Discussed
★ The Danger of Accidentally Building the Wrong Business
• Why blindly following flashy TikTok/YouTube models (cheap AliExpress/TEMU dropshipping) often creates chaos at home.
★ How High-Ticket UK Ecommerce Fits Into a Parent’s Life
• The Home-Turf Advantage model: high-ticket products, UK suppliers, next-day delivery, low refund rates.
★ Building a £5k/Month ‘Between Bedtime and the School Run’
• Why 60–90 minute windows (evenings, lunchtimes, nursery/school hours) are the perfect amount of time.

🛠 Links & Resources Mentioned
Lewis’s Book → https://dropshipunlocked.com/book
Shopify £1-for-3-months Offer → https://dropshipunlocked.com/shopify
Free Trial of a Professional Phone Line → https://dropshipunlocked.com/circle

💡 Key Takeaways
★ You Don’t Need More Time — You Need a Better Model
Long, uninterrupted 4-hour blocks are nice, but not necessary. With the right model and roadmap, 60–90 focused minutes a day can be enough to build a serious business.
★ High-Ticket + UK Suppliers = Calm, Parent-Friendly Business
A handful of high-profit orders from UK suppliers with next-day delivery is far more manageable than hundreds of low-ticket orders with long shipping times and constant complaints.
★ Choose a Proven Roadmap Over Random Advice
Trying to piece together TikTok clips, YouTube shorts and scattered podcasts leads to overwhelm. Following one clear step-by-step plan dramatically increases your odds of success.

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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
Shopify £1-for-3-months Offer → https://dropshipunlocked.com/shopify
Free Trial of a Professional Phone Line → https://dropshipunlocked.com/circle

💡 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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🗣 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.

They unpack why most online businesses fail, what makes their high-ticket, supplier-partnered Shopify model different, and how it can create genuine lifestyle freedom whether you’re a parent with school runs or a remote worker travelling the world.

🎥 Prefer to watch instead? Watch on YouTube → https://youtu.be/o0yRpQL0XM0

🧭 Topics Discussed
★ Why Most Online Businesses Fail
• The three big reasons people crash and burn online: treating it like a hobby, unrealistic expectations, and trying to figure everything out alone.
★ The Overlooked Business Model Explained
• Why selling high-ticket physical products on Shopify stacks the odds in your favour from day one.
★ Asset Building vs Short-Term Hustling
• The difference between a fragile side hustle and a sellable ecommerce asset.
★ Why This Model Is Still Largely Unknown
• What happens when you mention “ecommerce” or “dropshipping” to people outside our niche.

🛠 Links & Resources Mentioned
Lewis’s Book → htabook.com
Shopify £1-for-3-months Offer → https://dropshipunlocked.com/shopify
Free Trial of a Professional Phone Line → https://dropshipunlocked.com/circle

💡 Key Takeaways
★ Treat It Like a Real Business, Not a Hobby
Most people fail not because they’re incapable, but because they dabble, expect overnight results, and try to do everything alone.
★ You’re Building an Asset, Not Just a Paycheque
Done properly, this isn’t just side income – it’s a real asset you can grow, optimise, and potentially sell, or keep as a long-term “cash-printing” machine.
★ Recurring Revenue Is the Next Level – Not Step One
The core model is high-ticket sales. Once that’s working, adding subscriptions or recurring offers on top can create very healthy, stable month-on-month revenue.

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