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🗣 In this episode, Lewis Smith and James Eardley reveal the exact business model that’s helping everyday people scale to £1M+ in revenue — without hiring a single employee.

They break down how high-ticket e-commerce creates leverage, how to find products that consistently generate £1,000+ profit weeks, and why traditional side hustles and social media “grind” models can’t compete with this approach.

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🧭 Topics Discussed
★ The £1M Business Model — Why high-ticket e-commerce remains the most scalable, low-overhead business in 2025.
★ Leverage from Day One — How to build systems, SOPs, and automation so your store runs without you.
★ No Employees, No Problem — The smart way to use virtual assistants and AI to scale while keeping lean.
★ The Power of Domestic Suppliers — How UK-based supply partners give you next-day delivery, better margins, and less risk.
★ The Fastest Route to £1M — The three principles Lewis used to go from £0 to seven figures: high-ticket products, local suppliers, and data-driven decisions.
★ The CEO Mindset Shift — Why thinking like a founder (not a freelancer) is the key to seven-figure growth.

🛠 Links & Resources Mentioned
Lewis’s Book → htabook.com
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💡 Key Takeaways
★ Think Big, Start Lean — You don’t need employees to scale; you need leverage through systems, VAs, and automation.
★ High Ticket Wins — Fewer orders, higher margins, and faster path to profit — that’s how the £1M stores are built.
★ Low Risk, High Control — Selling from UK suppliers to UK customers creates fast delivery, happy customers, and a business that compounds in value.
★ Build a Brand, Not a Store — The real money is made by building equity in a branded, sellable asset — not just generating short-term cash.
★ Momentum Over Perfection — The biggest wins come from taking action now, not waiting for the “perfect” time.

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