9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Dropshipping (Episode 46)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep46-9-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-starting-dropshippingGet your copy of Lewis’ new book - The Home-Turf Advantage ➡️ https://htabook.com?el=podcast-46-9-things-i-wish-i-knew🗣 Welcome to another episode, hosted by experienced e-commerce entrepreneurs Lewis Smith and James Eardley. In this episode, Lewis reveals the nine crucial lessons he wishes he knew before embarking on his dropshipping journey. These are not just tips but profound insights that can help you avoid common pitfalls and accelerate your path to e-commerce success.👉 Prefer to watch this on Youtube? Check it out here  ➡️ https://youtu.be/PZhsizKQrUc?si=b4gTHzhIn-y9D36h---------------------------------------------------------Key Takeaways:★ Product Validation Before Ads: Lewis emphasises the importance of validating your product before investing in ads. ★ Don't Force Unpopular Products: Trying to push unpopular products onto a market, even with significant ad investment, rarely leads to success. ★ Supplier Quality Matters: Lewis underlines that the quality of your suppliers is closely tied to the success of your business.★ Customers Are Real People: Remember that your customers are real human beings who value a good experience. ★ Effort in Selling High-Value vs. Low-Value Products: Lewis shares the insight that it takes the same effort to sell high-value products as it does to sell low-value items. ★ Numbers Favour High-Ticket Dropshipping: Lewis highlights that high-ticket dropshipping offers more margin for error, especially for beginners.★ Understand the Timing of Growth: Lewis reminds listeners that growth takes time, and instant riches are unrealistic. ★ Invest in Learning, Not Mistakes: Instead of learning through costly mistakes, Lewis advises investing in training and mentorship. ★ Action Is the Best Teacher: Lewis emphasises that taking action is the most effective way to learn. Practical experience provides invaluable lessons that theory alone cannot match.---------------------------------------------------------Links and Resources Mentioned:For Aspiring Business Owners or Side Hustle Seekers Based In the UK…New Book Reveals How To Launch A Low-Maintenance High-Profit E-Commerce Business Using The UK "Home-Turf Advantage”…While also enjoying more time with your family, being free to travel, and setting the hours you work.Click here to get your copy >>> https://htabook.com?el=podcast-46-9-things-i-wish-i-knew---------------------------------------------------------Links and Resources Mentioned:Get Shopify for £1 a month for 3 months: https://www.dropshipunlocked.com/shopify Get a free trial with a professional phone line: https://www.dropshipunlocked.com/circle ---------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dropshipunlocked/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DropshipUnlockdLinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/dropship-unlocked