THE DROPSHIP UNLOCKED STORY

People just like you have changed their lives with Dropship Unlocked.

Here’s the story behind the UK's best-reviewed e-commerce education platform:

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2. Business Overwhelm

My frustration grew as each new online business venture led nowhere. I looked at affiliate marketing, Amazon FBA, Forex - you name it. But none of them clicked. The learning curve was steep, progress was slow, and success remained elusive.

Exhausted from working full days at the office and burning the midnight oil on side projects, I started to lose hope. Was there really any way to escape this corporate life sentence?

Picture of Lewis Smith doing a summersault

4. Dropshipping Failure

At first, I tried the traditional dropshipping model - sourcing inexpensive products from China and selling them at a markup. But it was a recipe for disaster. With long delivery times and poor quality control, customers were quick to complain. My days were consumed handling customer service issues and putting out fires.

It quickly became apparent this was not a sustainable path forward. There had to be a better way to make dropshipping work.

Picture of Lewis traveling with his wife

6. Building a Community

With ample free time on my hands, I wanted to pay forward what I had learned. After speaking at a digital nomad conference, I was inspired to create a coaching program teaching others my proven dropshipping formula.

Today, Dropship Unlocked has grown into the UK's best-reviewed e-commerce education company. But my work is far from finished. My mission is to empower as many people as possible to build their own freedom businesses.

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1. Corporate Life

Like you, I started my career in a 9-5 job. The daily routine quickly became monotonous and unfulfilling. I craved more freedom, flexibility, and meaning in my work. But with no clear alternative path forward, I felt trapped on the hamster wheel of employed life.

I knew in my gut there had to be more out there, but wasn't sure where to start looking. In my free time, I explored online business models, hoping to discover a way out of the 9-5 grind. The sheer number of options was overwhelming. Each new shiny promise of overnight success ultimately failed to deliver.

Which path will you take?

3. Dropshipping Discovery

That's when I came across Tim Ferriss' book "The 4-Hour Work Week" and the concept of dropshipping grabbed my attention. The notion of operating an online business from anywhere in the world was liberating. This could be my long-awaited ticket out of the rat race!

I jumped in headfirst, eager to soak up everything I could about running a dropshipping business. It represented a glimpse of freedom on the horizon if I could just figure out how to make it work.

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5. The Home-Turf Advantage®

That's when I had my lightbulb moment - why not dropship premium products from UK suppliers? This would solve the delivery time issues while also providing exceptional customer service and quality control.

I developed a UK-specific dropshipping model, partnering with domestic suppliers that could offer next-day delivery. By selling high-end, in-demand products, my business took off rapidly. Before long, I was living the dream - travelling the world while businesses ran themselves.

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7. Spreading the Message

I've spread my message through my thriving online community, my UK top 20 podcast, and by speaking on stage alongside legends like Steven Bartlett.

To date, thousands of aspiring business owners have learned about our model, with many of them launching their own e-commerce businesses...

...and getting to experience many of the benefits that come with the time, location, and financial freedom it has given them.

Now I want to help you escape the 9-5 hamster wheel and build your dream lifestyle business. Let’s get you on the road to the success that you crave!

1. Corporate Life

Like you, I started my career in a 9-5 job. The daily routine quickly became monotonous and unfulfilling.

I craved more freedom, flexibility, and meaning in my work. But with no clear alternative path forward, I felt trapped on the hamster wheel of employed life.

I knew in my gut there had to be more out there, but wasn't sure where to start looking. In my free time, I explored online business models, hoping to discover a way out of the 9-5 grind.

The sheer number of options was overwhelming. Each new shiny promise of overnight success ultimately failed to deliver.

2. Business Overwhelm

My frustration grew as each new online business venture led nowhere. I looked at affiliate marketing, Amazon FBA, Forex - you name it.

But none of them clicked. The learning curve was steep, progress was slow, and success remained elusive.

Exhausted from working full days at the office and burning the midnight oil on side projects, I started to lose hope.

Was there really any way to escape this corporate life sentence?

3. Dropshipping Discovery

That's when I came across Tim Ferriss' book "The 4-Hour Work Week" and the concept of dropshipping grabbed my attention.

The notion of operating an online business from anywhere in the world was liberating. This could be my long-awaited ticket out of the rat race!

I jumped in headfirst, eager to soak up everything I could about running a dropshipping business.

It represented a glimpse of freedom on the horizon if I could just figure out how to make it work.

4. Dropshipping Failure

At first, I tried the traditional dropshipping model - sourcing inexpensive products from China and selling them at a markup.

But it was a recipe for disaster. With long delivery times and poor quality control, customers were quick to complain.

My days were consumed handling customer service issues and putting out fires.

It quickly became apparent this was not a sustainable path forward. There had to be a better way to make dropshipping work.

5. The Home-Turf Advantage™

That's when I had my lightbulb moment - why not dropship premium products from UK suppliers?

This would solve the delivery time issues while also providing exceptional customer service and quality control.

I developed a UK-specific dropshipping model, partnering with domestic suppliers that could offer next-day delivery.

By selling high-end, in-demand products, my business took off rapidly.

Before long, I was living the dream - travelling the world while my businesses ran themselves.

6. Building a Community

With ample free time on my hands, I wanted to pay forward what I had learned.

After speaking at a digital nomad conference, I was inspired to create a coaching program teaching others my proven dropshipping formula.

Today, Dropship Unlocked has grown into the UK's best-reviewed e-commerce education company. But my work is far from finished.

My mission is to empower as many people as possible to build their own freedom businesses.

7. Spreading the Message

I've spread my message through my thriving online community, my UK top 20 podcast, and by speaking on stage alongside legends like Steven Bartlett.

To date, thousands of aspiring business owners have learned about our model, with many of them launching their own e-commerce businesses...

...and getting to experience many of the benefits that come with the time, location, and financial freedom it has given them.

Now I want to help you escape the 9-5 hamster wheel and build your dream lifestyle business. Let’s get you on the road to the success that you crave!

Could This Be Your Story?

Picture of two anonymous people, could this be you?

You wake up feeling tired…

Battle crowds to get to the office…

Smile at your ungrateful boss while secretly boiling with anger…

Fight your way back home through rush hour traffic…

Then it's TV. Dinner. Sleep. Repeat.

You’re told that this is what adult life is. Your moans are met with ,“Welcome to life as an adult”.

But where’s the rule book that says this is how it’s supposed to be?

You know deep down that it’s not the only way.

That you’re destined for more.

You weren’t supposed to be another face in the crowd...

...living the life that everyone else does.

But something is holding you back.

Nobody you know has started their own successful business.

Except the chancers on social media that talk a good game, but don't back it up.

So you're always left wondering, "Who can I trust?"

That’s until you discover Dropship Unlocked - the UK’s best-reviewed e-commerce education company.

Suddenly everything falls into place:

✅ They have exceptional reviews...

✅ Successful members that you can relate to...

✅ Step-by-step training that shows you exactly what to do...

✅ Expert guidance and personal feedback to hold your hand through the process...

✅ And a vibrant community of like-minded people to support you on your journey

What was once a dream... becomes your new reality.

And it's the best decision you ever made.

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This Is Your Story If

You want to build a long-term sustainable business

The Home-Turf Advantage® model helps aspiring UK business owners build real e-commerce brands that will stand the test of time.

The traditional dropshipping model focuses on selling cheap, and trending products.

It means businesses crash and burn, leaving their owners to pick up the pieces time and time again.

Our model takes the traditional dropshipping model and supercharges it. By working with high-quality UK domestic suppliers selling high-priced items, you can build a long-term, sustainable business.

You don’t want to build your business alone

From in-depth step-by-step video modules to regular live Zoom Q&A sessions, and an active community platform…

As well as cheatsheets, templates, scripts, and a comprehensive knowledge base…

You’ll have everything you need within The Dropship Unlocked Masterclass.

The program is updated weekly to ensure you stay up-to-date with any changes within the business world.

You’re looking to become a part of something

Dropship Unlocked isn’t just a program to show you how to build a business, it’s a movement.

Building a new life for yourself can be lonely.  It’s rare to have people in your immediate circle who understand the mindset of an aspiring business owner.

But we’ve created a place where you can meet like-minded people virtually and in person to build long-lasting relationships.

This is a vital part of entrepreneurship that is often overlooked, but one that you won’t want to be without once you experience it.

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This Isn't Your Story If

You’re looking to “get rich quick”

If you want overnight riches, then buy a lottery ticket.

The path to a new life takes hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

Lots of people online will try to sell you the dream that success is easy.

But we won’t do that - we know what it takes after building our own successful businesses and coaching thousands of others.

We can help make your path shorter than if you go it alone. But you still need to use your own legs.

You’re not committed to investing in yourself

The great thing about dropshipping is that it doesn’t demand huge upfront costs, like buying stock or private labelling.

But someone once told me that in entrepreneurship, you should get the boat as close to the dock as possible before you make the leap.

Trying to start a business with nothing to invest is like jumping off a cruise ship a mile out to sea.

You can only swim so far…

If you’ve got nothing to invest, you’re jumping in without a life jacket.

We don’t put our clients in that position.

You won’t bring a positive attitude to our community

We protect our community at all costs to make it the special oasis for aspiring business owners that it is.

We are: Inclusive. Welcoming. Positive. Respectful.

Our application process is in place to ensure that we only accept people who will match the culture we have within our community.

We’ll expect you to go through that application process too. But it’s just to ensure that our community remains a great place that will help you thrive.

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HERE'S WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY

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Jarred

It completely changed my lifestyle!

In six months, I made £310,000. I know that with just one sale per day, I will match the salary of my previous job.

Taye

I made £30,500 in revenue within 4 months

My total revenue is £30,500 since I launched my store 4 months ago.

James

I’ve made £125k in sales.

I’m over the moon to say I’ve made 300 sales and have turned over £125,000.

Lara

The program is really well-set up for you.

What we really like about Lewis is he is patient, he's kind you can tell by his voice that he's sincere.

Josh

£3000 in sales!

My first store made approximately £3000 in sales. This happened over two weeks since going live.

Adeline

It’s really worth the value!

Lewis really holds your hand throughout the training. It’s really worth the value.

Alex

My first sale was for £1700.

It's given a clear structure, with super clear guidance and mentoring every step of the way. The first sale that I made was for £1700. This netted me a profit of approximately £420.

Brad

The level of detail has been amazing!

It's been explained so clearly from start to finish. This education has been the best thing I have ever spent money on.

Simon

Dropship Unlocked is the real deal!

I really enjoy being part of this community. Dropship Unlocked is the real deal. In the first two weeks of my store opening, I made a net profit of about £2000.

Doug

Lewis does a really good job!

Lewis does a really good job of laying all that out methodically for you.

Kyle

£84,874.68 in my first 3.5 months.

I have basically hit that in 3.5 months! Absolutely buzzing

Max

£71,879.13 in my first 3 months!

3 months into the program, and made lots of sales. It's been great to see the business growing every day.

Jonathan

£11,304.99 in my first month.

Today marks one month of business and 11.3k in sales. I have to say it's more than I thought I’d take in the first month.

Slavcho

£11,000 revenue in six months.

Shoutout to my amazing tutor, Lewis Smith! I've managed to stay focused and have reached an incredible milestone - I've generated £11,000 in revenue.

Ben

My first sale was for £8,080.00.

I’ve already had a couple of calls from customers.

Chris

In my first month I made £8,033.00 in sales.

Very pleased with the first month of sales

Mike

£4,299.00, my first sale

Made our first sale today!

Simon

I secured my first order for £1575.00

I secured my first order for £1575.00. I'm starting to reap the rewards.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is Lewis Smith Dropshipping?

Lewis Smith is the founder of Dropship Unlocked, a leading e-commerce training company based in the United Kingdom. Alongside running his own e-commerce dropshipping businesses, Lewis also helps UK entrepreneurs achieve lifestyles they love through businesses they can be proud of.

What is Dropship Unlocked?

Dropship Unlocked is an online education company that provides UK entrepreneurs with a step-by-step plan to launch & scale a location independent e-commerce business.

How much does Dropship Unlocked cost?

There are several options when it comes to the investment required to work with us, so it depends specifically on what you need. If we feel it's a good fit after we've spoken with you, we can run through all of the options to make sure the investment isn't an obstacle for you. You can book a call after watching this video if you'd like to speak with us, just go here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/training

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