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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley sit down with Sally, a paediatric nurse working night shifts who built a high-ticket ecommerce store alongside her job, generating £24,000 in revenue so far, including a £1,800 profit day from a single order.
We dig into the mindset shifts, the wobbles, and the exact steps she followed (imperfectly, at first!) to get moving.
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Topics Discussed:
★ From Night Shifts to Sales: How a sudden agency pay cut became the catalyst for change—and how finding the DSU podcast gave Sally a clear path.
★ Starting Small, Then Committing: Joining the Accelerator first, then upgrading to the Masterclass once she saw momentum.
★ Overcoming First-Call Fear: From “scripts all over the kitchen” to confidently speaking with suppliers and customers.
★ Learning in Public: The “double discount” mistake that cost £25—and why it turned into a powerful lesson that improved her margins.
★ Big Wins on the Move: The £5,724 B2B order (≈£1,800 profit) that landed while she was on holiday.
★ Mindset & Mini-Milestones: Sally’s “bottles of bubbles” celebrations, writing future congratulation notes, and building self-belief.
★ Community & Meetups: Why DSU’s live events and member chat (shout-out to Neil!) make solo entrepreneurship feel supported.
★ What’s Next: Reducing nursing shifts, hiring a VA, and compounding momentum.
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
★ Imperfect action beats no action: Don’t overthink—follow the steps, learn fast, keep moving.
★ Mindset compounds results: Reframe setbacks as data; celebrate small wins to build momentum.
★ Community accelerates confidence: Borrow belief and practical help from people a few steps ahead.
★ Answer the call (literally): Treat every enquiry like it matters—big B2B wins often start as “quick questions.”
★ Build for freedom: A simple, focused store can fund the life you want—one good order at a time.
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