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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2025 · 45 MIN

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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