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🗣 In this episode of the Dropship Unlocked Podcast, hosts Lewis Smith and James Eardley tackle the common misconception that building a dropshipping business in the UK requires an overwhelming amount of time. 

They provide insights and strategies for individuals looking to balance a demanding job with entrepreneurship.

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Key Takeaways:

★ Building a dropshipping business in the UK doesn't require an overwhelming amount of time if you have a clear strategy.

★ It's essential to assess how many hours you can realistically dedicate to your business on a weekly basis.

★ Establishing a structured routine can significantly improve consistency and productivity.

★ As the dropshipping business grows, the time commitment shifts from the initial hustle to maintenance and scaling.

★ Building a dropshipping business can lead to financial freedom and time independence, making the initial hard work worthwhile.

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In this YouTube video titled "How Long To Start A Dropshipping Business? Find Time for Freedom (Dropship Unlocked Podcast Ep 29)", the speaker discusses the time commitment required to start a dropshipping business and emphasises the importance of being intentional and focused with the limited time available. They share personal experiences and examples of how to prioritize high-leverage activities, batch tasks, and learn essential skills to maximise productivity. The speaker also talks about the importance of establishing routines, having time freedom, and leveraging tools and technology to run and scale the business efficiently. They address common objections about not having enough time and provide a step-by-step guide to building a dropshipping business. Throughout the video, the speaker encourages listeners to take action and overcome self-doubt.

00:00:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the time commitment required to start a dropshipping business. They emphasise the importance of being deliberate and intentional with the hours you can dedicate to setting up the business, especially if you have limited time due to other commitments. They mention that while the initial setup requires a significant amount of time and effort, once the business is in motion, it becomes more about steering and managing. The speaker also shares their personal experience of prioritising their ecommerce business above other smaller tasks and finding dedicated time in their schedule, such as waking up early in the morning to work on their business before their regular job. They highlight the flexibility of time and how it can vary depending on factors like work ethic, determination, and strategy. Overall, the speaker suggests that it is possible to carve out the time needed to start a dropshipping business alongside a full-time job, as long as you are intentional and focused.

00:05:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of prioritising and being intentional with the limited time available when starting a dropshipping business alongside a nine-to-five job. They share personal examples such as hiring someone to upload products and focusing on up skilling in Google and Facebook ads. The speaker emphasises the need to dedicate time to high-leverage activities and batch tasks, such as customer service, in order to maximise productivity. They also highlight the significance of learning essential skills that can eventually save time and generate sales without constant effort. The speaker acknowledges the tendency to procrastinate or make excuses for not starting a business but encourages listeners to overcome self-doubt and take action.

00:10:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the contrast between individuals who make excuses and those who take action when starting a dropshipping business. They highlight the success stories of two members who purchased the Launchpad book and quickly launched their businesses, showing dedication and perseverance. The speaker emphasises the importance of prioritising time and not using it as an excuse, using the analogy of filling up a jar with rocks, pebbles, and sand. They then provide insight into the amount of time the speaker themselves dedicated to starting their own dropshipping business, suggesting that six weeks is a realistic expectation for getting up and running and making sales.
00:15:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of having a routine when starting a dropshipping business. They explain that having a set routine helps establish consistency and ultimately leads to better results in the long term. The speaker shares their personal experience of feeling overwhelmed and stressed before implementing a routine. They emphasise the need to allocate dedicated business hours and separate them from personal downtime. By batching tasks and calendaring everything, including free time, they were able to protect their time freedom, which was one of the main reasons for starting their business.

00:20:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of having time freedom, autonomy, and control in their life. They emphasise how having a dropshipping business allows them to have the flexibility to travel and experience different cultures. However, they also acknowledge that adjusting to new environments can be chaotic and unproductive initially. They explain that setting clear goals and rewards helps them stay focused and motivated. Additionally, they emphasise the importance of developing routines and habits, as they ultimately shape one's life. When starting a business, they acknowledge that the initial push requires intense time commitment, but once the systems are in place, the workload becomes more about maintenance and scaling. They compare this process to a rocket taking off and eventually reaching its momentum in space. They also highlight the concept of delayed gratification and how the hard work in the beginning pays off in the long run.

00:25:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of building a team and leveraging technology to run and grow a dropshipping business efficiently. Initially, it may seem overwhelming to handle all the tasks alone, but as the business gains momentum, the CEO's role shifts to casting the vision and empowering capable team members to lead and execute specific projects. The speaker emphasizes the need to put in the work upfront to build the business and reap the benefits in the long run. They also highlight the significance of time management and using tools like Shopify, Zapier, and artificial intelligence to automate tasks and ensure efficiency. The speaker advises starting with a comprehensive platform like Shopify and then integrating specific tools as the business scales. Overall, taking advantage of available tools and technology can help maximise productivity and save time in running a successful dropshipping business.

00:30:00 In this section, the speaker addresses the common objection of not having enough time to start a dropshipping business. They emphasise the importance of prioritizing the time that you do have and believing in the goal of financial and time freedom. While acknowledging that it may be tough at first, the speaker poses the question of whether it's preferable to work hard for a few months to achieve long-term independence or remain stuck working for someone else with little control and lower pay. They also suggest auditing your day to identify time-consuming activities that can be cut out, freeing up valuable time to dedicate to building the business. The speaker concludes by offering a step-by-step guide to building a dropshipping business and asking for support through ratings and reviews.

00:35:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of managing customer expectations and suggests setting up a voicemail message to inform customers about response times. They recommend using tools like circle leap and transcriptions to transcribe voicemails into emails for easy follow-up. They emphasise the need for clear communication, batching tasks, and creating a comprehensive FAQ page to address common questions. They also mention the potential benefit of hiring a virtual assistant or using AI tools for customer support. The speaker shares a review from a listener who is grateful for the podcast and expresses their intention to start their own business soon.

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