How We QUIT Our 9–5s… Then Made £7M Online (Dropship Unlocked Podcast Episode 172)

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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley rewind the clock and share the real story behind quitting their 9–5s — and how they went on to make a combined £7M online through high-ticket ecommerce.

A lot of people see the numbers and the lifestyle now… but they don’t see what came before it: the doubts, the uncertainty, the feeling of being capped in a job, and the decision to commit to one proven business model.

We break down what actually worked, what didn’t, and what we’d do today if we were starting again from scratch — in the current market.

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Topics Discussed:
★ Why Lewis knew the corporate ladder wouldn’t lead to real freedom (and what finally flipped the switch)
★ The mindset shift that turns “I could never do that” into “I’m going to figure it out”
★ Why James was motivated by freedom, travel, and being in control of his own destiny
★ Why ecommerce was the chosen vehicle (and why high-ticket changes the game)
★ Avoiding shiny-object business models and building on your own platform (not someone else’s)
★ Why starting today is actually easier: clearer steps, more online buyers, more open suppliers
★ How AI, VAs, and systems reduce admin and remove you from the day-to-day
★ Listener Q&A: Is it possible to build a high-ticket ecommerce business alongside a full-time job?


Links and Resources Mentioned:
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Key Takeaways:
★ Motivation Matters — Freedom, family time, and control are powerful fuel (when you channel them properly)
★ Choose a Proven Model — Don’t gamble on random strategies… follow a roadmap with a track record
★ High-Ticket = Leverage — Fewer sales can replace your income faster (and with less chaos)
★ Consistency Beats More Time — You don’t need endless hours, you need the right steps and steady action
★ Build Alongside Your Job First — Prove it works, build savings, then make the leap with confidence


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