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Revealed: The Only Actions That Matter When Dropshipping (Episode 69)

Revealed: The Only Actions That Matter When Dropshipping (Episode 69)

July 01, 20246 min read
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🗣 Lewis Smith and James Eardley uncover the essential actions that truly drive success in dropshipping. We delve into the art of prioritising income-producing tasks to maximise efficiency and profitability. 

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Key Takeaways:

★ Navigating Distractions in Dropshipping: Strategies to avoid distractions, such as clear prioritisation and minimising interruptions, are discussed to help listeners stay on track amidst the noise.

★ Identifying Income-Producing Tasks: The hosts emphasise the importance of focusing on core tasks that directly impact revenue generation, such as supplier acquisition, product addition, and advertising optimization.

★ Tips for Maintaining Focus: Practical tips for maintaining focus, including consistent learning, community engagement, and aligning tasks with long-term goals, are shared to empower listeners in their dropshipping endeavours.

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Topics Discussed:

In the 69th episode of the Dropship Unlocked Podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of focus for entrepreneurs looking to build a successful dropshipping business. The speaker shares personal experiences of how focusing on income-producing tasks and avoiding distractions led to revenue growth. They define focus as the ability to direct one's attention and efforts towards a goal without getting sidetracked. The hosts emphasise the importance of focusing on one business model, signing new suppliers, adding in-demand products, and optimising ads and marketing as income-producing tasks. They also encourage staying educated in the e-commerce industry by joining a community and prioritising daily tasks based on broader goals. Identifying a growing market in e-commerce and building a business on data and a clear market strategy are also crucial for success. The podcast concludes with a call to action for listeners to share the podcast with others interested in starting an online business.

  • 00:00:00 In this section, the hosts discuss the importance of focus in building a successful dropshipping business. The speaker shares personal experiences of how focusing on income-producing tasks and cutting out distractions led to revenue growth. He emphasises that focus is not just about being busy but doing more of what truly matters. The hosts define focus as the ability to direct one's attention and efforts towards a goal without getting sidetracked. They compare it to putting blinders on a horse or focusing on the subject of a photo. The real barrier to entry in dropshipping, they argue, is not the low cost of starting the business but the distractions that can derail entrepreneurs from their goals.

  • 00:05:00 In this section, the speaker emphasises the importance of focus for entrepreneurs, particularly those new to business. Using the analogy of weight loss and healthy eating, the speaker warns against getting distracted by non-essential tasks and instead encourages a narrow focus on income-producing activities. In the context of dropshipping, these activities include market research, signing suppliers, and optimising marketing and advertising. The speaker argues that having a clear focus allows entrepreneurs to build a stable business and avoid spreading themselves too thin across multiple half-baked ideas. The ability to focus is crucial for success in e-commerce, as it enables entrepreneurs to notice what's working and what's not, giving them the headspace to make informed decisions and adjust their strategies accordingly.

  • 00:10:00 In this section, the speakers discuss the importance of focusing on one business model and avoiding distractions to achieve success. The speaker shares his experience of becoming overwhelmed by various options and the need to stay focused on one model. He also mentions a question from the community about income-producing tasks and staying focused on them. To avoid distractions, the speaker recommends using tools like the Eisenhower Matrix, setting specific times for checking emails and social media, and turning off notifications. The income-producing activities for a dropshipping business, according to the speaker, are product research, building and optimising stores, marketing and sales, and customer service.

  • 00:15:00 In this section, the speaker emphasises the importance of three core pillars for a successful dropshipping business: signing new suppliers, adding in-demand products, and optimising ads and marketing. Signing new suppliers is crucial for securing good relationships and popular brands, which can lead to fast sales. Adding products that are in demand is essential for attracting customers and leveraging the popularity of the brands. Lastly, optimising ads and marketing involves improving reach and conversions through various channels, such as email marketing, social media marketing, and on-site marketing. The speaker advises focusing on these income-producing tasks before exploring other distractions and emphasises the importance of prioritising them to grow a dropshipping business.

  • 00:20:00 In this section, the speakers discuss the importance of focusing on income-producing tasks and staying educated in the ever-evolving e-commerce industry. They emphasise the value of joining a community and surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals to maintain focus and keep skills sharp. The speakers also suggest planning daily tasks based on broader goals and focusing on the right tasks to work smart and not just hard. They encourage listeners to explore the Home Turf Advantage Model for building a successful dropshipping business and remind them that more competitors do not necessarily mean less success.

  • 00:25:00 In this section, Louise, discusses the importance of identifying a growing market in e-commerce to build a successful business. She explains that the expanding demand for online shopping in the UK creates opportunities for entrepreneurs to carve out a profitable niche. By focusing on a specific market, even a small one, entrepreneurs can create a six-figure income with low overheads. Louise emphasises that worrying about competition is unnecessary if the business is built on data and a clear market strategy. She encourages listeners to take action and start building their business rather than getting distracted by competitors. The speaker also mentions a previous episode (Episode 32) that delves deeper into the topic of dropshipping competition. The podcast also features a recent positive review from a listener named John Goddard. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to share the podcast with others who might be interested in starting their own online business.

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