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🗣 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 time to hand in the notice.

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Topics Discussed:
★ Why starting while employed is smart: lower financial pressure = better decisions and stronger foundations.
★ The “evenings & weekends” game plan: simple daily routines, time audits, and swapping Netflix for needle-moving tasks.
★ Momentum > marathons: stacking micro-wins, keeping pace with half-hour blocks, and avoiding weekend overwhelm.
★ Common pitfalls to avoid: rushing supplier sign-ups, over-spending on ads too early, and operating from desperation.
★ When to outsource: using VAs for product uploads, call answering, and order fulfilment to multiply your time.
★ Signs you’re ready to quit the 9–5: consistent profit, a cash buffer/runway, and basic systems that run without you.
★ Lifestyle & risk: building a “runway,” trimming costs, and choosing the right moment based on your risk tolerance.
★ Listener Q&A: “Do you need a company for each store—or can multiple stores sit under one limited company?”

Links and Resources Mentioned:
Pick up a copy of Lewis’ book: https://dropshipunlocked.com/book
Get Shopify for £1 a month for 3 months: https://dropshipunlocked.com/shopify
Get a free trial with a professional phone line: https://dropshipunlocked.com/circle

Key Takeaways:
★ Consistency beats intensity: 30–60 focused minutes a day compounds faster than sporadic weekend sprints.
★ Build from ambition, not desperation: a steady salary lets you make smarter long-term choices and avoid rushing.
★ Systemise early: simple fulfilment and support processes (or a VA) free your time to grow the business.
★ Quit with confidence: look for multiple months of consistent profit, a healthy buffer, and basic automation in place.

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