Leading by example with Simon Gould of Sydney Digital Marketing

In this episode, Fiona chats with Simon, founder of Sydney Digital Marketing, about his journey from coin-operated internet kiosks to establishing a leading digital marketing agency. Simon also shares valuable insights on maintaining lead quality. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Simon's early careerThe creation of the world's first coin-operated internetExpansion of the internet kioskEvolution of digital marketingThe role of AI and emerging technologies in digital marketing.The competitive landscape of digital marketing agencies.Key metrics for measuring digital marketing successImportance of continual learning and adapting to changing technologies.Importance of staff stability and low turnover rates in agenciesEvaluating agency performanceThe importance of quality leads versus quantityThe impact of consistent content creationThe role of digital marketingChallenges and strategies in conveying the value of digital marketing to clientsThe importance of choosing marketing platformsGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted.  Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.  Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA.  We also love Descript.  Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.