This episode dives deep into creative strategy as the growth lever for DTC brands, highlighting why under-$10M founders should still lead creative, how one ad can truly unlock growth, and why fresh sourcing of ideas (outside Meta’s ad library) is critical. Simon Robert, CEO of Statiq, walks through practical frameworks: for sourcing creative ideas, balancing “on-brand” vs “sales-driving” content, creative testing cadences, and the importance of one winning ad over scaling 100 mediocre ones. He also touches on creative team structures, founder involvement, and the risks of outsourcing strategy too early.

This conversation is especially valuable for media buyers and operators who want to understand:

• When creative becomes the bottleneck.
• How to build a process for consistent winning ads.
• What channels and frameworks to use to source inspiration.
• How to balance branding vs performance in creative.

We also dive into these key takeaways:

• How often should teams be testing new creatives to find the next winner
• The risk of outsourcing creative too early instead of founders leading.
• Why this is the best way to structure internal vs external creative teams for scale
• Why it's better to find one killer ad rather than running 100 average ones

This episode is Sponsored by Statiq. The ad creative agency used by Hollow Socks, Jones Road, Hearth & Soil and many more. Book a call within the next 7 days to get €500 OFF your first month: https://bit.ly/ScalabilitySchoolStatiq

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