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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley break down the exact process they use to find UK dropshipping suppliers who actually want to work with you and how to prepare so you get a “yes” more often. If you’re still trawling AliExpress or generic directories, this is your step-by-step to signing real UK brands that hold stock locally for fast delivery and happy customers.

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Key Takeaways:
★ Work with brand-direct UK suppliers: Local stock = next-day delivery potential, fewer customs headaches, and stronger customer trust.
★ Preparation wins approvals: Register your company, use a professional domain email and phone line, and launch a polished, niche-focused Shopify store before outreach.
★ Find suppliers the smart way: Reverse-engineer competitors in your niche, list the brands they sell, and contact those brands directly.
★ Why suppliers say “yes”: Many suppliers prefer retailers expanding their reach rather than selling direct. You help them hit targets without extra overhead.
★ Don’t take silence personally: Decision-makers are busy. Follow up professionally, keep it data-led, and treat outreach as a numbers game done right.

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Topics Discussed:
★ The Right Supplier Profile: Why brand-direct UK distributors beat middlemen and overseas-only importers for speed, quality, and margins.
★ Pre-Outreach Checklist: Limited company registration, professional email (no @gmail), dedicated business phone, and a clean, conversion-focused Shopify store/theme.
★ Niche First, Then Suppliers: Choosing a clear niche builds authority and alignment with premium brands (and improves your product-page conversions).
★ Finding Real Suppliers: How to analyse UK competitors, identify the brands already dropshipping, and approach them with confidence.
★ Pitch Positioning: Lead with professionalism and brand alignment, not “cheap prices”—premium suppliers want premium retail partners.
★ Common Mistakes to Avoid: Contacting too early, using personal contact details, messy stores, and mismatched brand positioning.
★ Mindset & Follow-Up: Why “no reply” isn’t a rejection, how to follow up without burning bridges, and when persistence pays off.
★ Listener Q&A: Which parts beginners struggle with most—and how community, scripts, and a step-by-step plan remove roadblocks.

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