Scalability School

Why Most DTC Brands Overhire (And How to Stay Lean)


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In this episode of Scalability School, Andrew Foxwell, Brad Ploch, and Zach Stuck break down the exact framework they use to run lean, profitable ecommerce brands. Whether you're a DTC founder, media buyer, or agency operator, this episode reveals how to:

  • Build a lean team without sacrificing performance 
  • Decide when to hire vs. outsource 
  • Avoid common OPEX mistakes that kill margins
  • Hit $5M+ in revenue per full-time employee 
  • Create systems so your team runs without bottlenecks 

They also share behind-the-scenes data from their own brands and the Foxwell Founders Community. If you’re scaling a DTC business and tired of bloated team structures, this is your playbook. 

 

Learn more about the Scalability School Podcast at https://scalabilityschool.com

To connect with Andrew Foxwell send an email: [email protected]

To connect with Brad Ploch send him a DM at https://x.com/brad_ploch

To connect with Zach Stuck send him a DM at https://x.com/zachmstuck

Learn More about the Foxwell Founders Community at http://foxwelldigital.com/membership

 

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