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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley unpack the big question: “Is dropshipping saturated?” They break down why the wrong kind of dropshipping feels crowded, what actually works today, and how to approach e-commerce in a way that’s sustainable, profitable, and simple to run.

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Topics Discussed:
★ Saturation vs. Strategy: Why low-ticket, AliExpress-style “trend hopping” feels saturated—and how brand-direct, UK-stocked high-ticket e-commerce is a different game entirely.
★ Home-Turf Advantage Model: Partnering with UK brands/distributors for fast delivery, fewer admin headaches, and healthier margins.
★ Demand > Fear: How to think about competition properly (it often signals demand) and why you only need a tiny slice of a huge market to win.
★ Simple Math, Big Results: The high-ticket approach—fewer orders, higher margins, less stress.
★ Mindset Shift: Flipping from fear/“it’s too late” to “what if it works?”—and why most people get stuck in the wrong questions.
★ Real Examples: Shoutouts to members like Kit and Sally, illustrating what’s possible when you follow a proven process.
★ Getting Started Costs: Ad budgets, lean overheads, and why ads are an investment (not an expense).
★ Listener Q&A: “How much in savings should I have to get started?”—the practical way to plan your budget and timeline.

Links and Resources Mentioned:
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Key Takeaways:
★ It’s the wrong model that’s saturated: Trendy, low-ticket imports with slow shipping create unhappy customers and razor-thin margins.
★ Play a different game: High-ticket, UK-stocked brands, fast delivery, and authority-led stores win on trust, margins, and simplicity.
★ You only need a slice: With billions shopping online, a handful of high-ticket orders can replace a full-time income—if you follow a proven system.

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