How Sally Made £24,000 Alongside Night Shifts (Episode 153)

👉 Ready to start your own online store? Start here: https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep153-sally-24000-night-shifts🗣 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.Prefer to watch this on YouTube? Check it out here ➡️https://youtu.be/Qslp2qH7-1gTopics 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 MentionedPick up a copy of Lewis’ book: htabook.comGet Shopify for £1 a month for 3 months: https://dropshipunlocked.com/shopifyGet a free trial with a professional phone line: https://dropshipunlocked.com/circleKey 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.FOLLOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dropshipunlocked/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DropshipUnlockdLinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/dropship-unlockedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/dropshipunlockedlewissmithWebsite: https://www.dropshipunlocked.com/Thank you for listening to the Dropship Unlocked Podcast! Want to create location, time, and financial freedom? Watch Our Free Training: https://dropshipunlocked.com/start?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep153-sally-24000-night-shifts