Scalability School

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Scalability School is your cheat code for building a more profitable DTC brand or agency. We break down tactical strategies, real-time wins, and tough lessons from three powerful perspectives: operator, agency, and community. It's not theory—it's what’s actually working in the wild. Skip the fluff, steal what works, and scale with confidence.

  1. 3 TIMER SIDEN · BONUSINDHOLD

    BFCM Bonus Tactics - The Pacing + Holiday Roadmap

    In this conversation, Brad discusses strategies for maximizing revenue during Black Friday and the holiday season. He emphasizes the importance of understanding revenue peaks, analyzing advertising costs, and planning effective promotions. The discussion also covers the significance of timing in marketing efforts, particularly around key shopping days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and how to leverage gifting opportunities leading up to Christmas. Finally, Brad highlights the need for brands to adapt their messaging and strategies as they transition into the new year. Key Takeaways Understanding when to expect revenue peaks through BFCM How analyzing historical data helps in planning marketing strategies. Why your CPM and conversion rates will fluctuate significantly during Q4 When its best to start promotions to capture initial demand effectively. Why gifting messaging should ramp up as Christmas approaches. How to ensure your brand is correctly adjusting ad spend through the holidays How utilizing this free tool can maximize sales opportunities. The Post-Christmas strategies you should focus on to gain new year momentum. To grab the Q4 Calendar head here This episode is sponsored by Northbeam, the marketing attribution platform that we love here at Scalability School. If you’re ready to cut through the noise, stop guessing, and actually see which ads are driving your business, book a demo at northbeam.io/demo, and tell them Scalability sent you. Join the club.  To connect with Andrew Foxwell send an email Andrew@foxwelldigital.com 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 https://foxwellfounders.com/

    26 min.

  2. 9. OKT.

    The BFCM Prep Guide

    We break down ABO vs CBO, budget pacing, offer architectures (sitewide %, tiers, gifts, bundles), landing-page quick wins, and the email/SMS cadence that stacks revenue—plus day-of MER guardrails and intra-day pacing. #BFCM #Ecommerce #MediaBuying    Key Takeaways ABO or CBO: When each campaign structure can win and why The simples offer architectures that won’t wreck margins Pacing budgets so you don’t blow learnings (or spend) before the big days The landing-page tweaks that move the most revenue during BFCM Can a small site-wide + stacked gift be smarter than a deeper discount? How shipping cutoffs should be shaping your promo calendar and messaging The day-of MER guardrails and hourly checks that will keep you on target This episode is sponsored by Northbeam, the marketing attribution platform that we love here at Scalability School. If you’re ready to cut through the noise, stop guessing, and actually see which ads are driving your business, book a demo at northbeam.io/demo, and tell them Scalability sent you. Join the club. To connect with Andrew Foxwell send an email Andrew@foxwelldigital.com 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 https://foxwellfounders.com/

    51 min.

  3. 25. SEP.

    Your Burning Listener Questions Answered

    The WI crew dives straight into answering you, our tens of listeners burning questions (Or just the ones folks replied to Zach's tweet with), we look at when (and if) agency folks should spin up their own DTC brand, the hidden costs (time, cash flow, ops, P&L) most marketers underestimate, and a very practical rundown of how to go 0→1 and then scale. We chat through how to avoid the classic trap of riding one “hero” ad too long and you’ll hear real budgets, campaign counts, inventory constraints around a holiday push, how to pick lower AOV vs higher AOV for faster learnings and better cash flow. We also get candid on the financial reality for founders (who are often “broke until an exit”) and how to think long-term. Key takeaways: Should an agency owner actually become a DTC brand owner or is that just shiny-object syndrome? What’s the true time/capital tax of switching from retainers to inventory + P&L risk? How different is cash flow in an agency vs. e-com brand? What a clean 0→1 playbook looks like for paid. What “real” scale looks like in a Meta account on a holiday week. Why you can’t we scale past a certain daily spend even when a video “works”. How many winning ads you actually need to push beyond $1–3k/day (hint: more than one) The AOV you should launch with if you need fast learning + sustainable cash flow. How category passion + founder advantage will impact messaging and LTV over 1–2 years. The uncomfortable founder realities no one says out loud. This episode is sponsored by Wayflyer, a smarter way to use debt for growth. To learn more about them and how they may be able to help your brand grow head here  This episode is sponsored by ROKU. Did you know Roku integrates with Shopify, allowing you to see marketing spend and performance of your ad campaigns in Shopify? Oh and you can LITERALLY HAVE SOMEONE SHOP ON THEIR TV using Roku. Action ads let Roku viewers purchase products from your online store directly from their TV. To give them a try head here. To connect with Andrew Foxwell send an email Andrew@foxwelldigital.com 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 https://foxwellfounders.com/

    50 min.

  4. 11. SEP.

    Un-locking Creative Scaling With Statiq

    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 To connect with Simon Robert from Statiq send him a DM at https://x.com/Simon__Rob  To connect with Andrew Foxwell send an email Andrew@foxwelldigital.com  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 https://foxwellfounders.com/

    48 min.

  5. 28. AUG.

    The DTC Founders guide to Using Debt as a Growth Tool

    This episode of Scalability School explores how DTC founders can leverage debt as a strategic growth tool rather than a dangerous crutch. Zach, Brad, and Andrew walk through the math every media buyer should understand before scaling (EPCs, conversion rates, AOVs, margins), highlight why inventory-backed debt can be the smartest use of capital, and break down how to model financials in a way that impresses lenders. The episode blends media buying fundamentals (math, margins, bundling strategy) with financial strategy (when and how to use debt, what lenders look for, and how to avoid financial “fuckups”). Key Takeaways: The math (CPCs, CVRs, AOVs) you need to know before spending a single dollar on Facebook ads Understanding the hidden costs that will erode your true margins and must be worked into your modeling The importance of negotiating everything to improve margins before raising prices? How building out this team offshore can be one of the highest-ROI scaling moves for your brand The one thing that convinced Hollow’s founders that debt was a better option than raising equity How to you convince lenders to fund a young, $1M brand (and the data they really want to see). The big reason robust financial models essential even for early-stage brands Are you using debt this way? 3 of the most dangerous ways brands misuse debt The #1 rule when working with lenders This episode is sponsored by Wayflyer, a smarter way to use debt for growth. To learn more about them and how they may be able to help your brand grow head here to learn more. To connect with Andrew Foxwell send an email Andrew@foxwelldigital.com To connect with Brad Ploch send him a DM. To connect with Zach Stuck send him a DM Learn More about the Foxwell Founders Community head here to learn more.

    40 min.

  6. 14. AUG.

    How A Single Pop-up Change Increased Opt-ins and Doubled Orders

    Episode 9 speed-runs the biggest retention levers brands can pull to increase revenue growth and improve order volume. They debunk deliverability myths (image–text ratios, why adding real text helps), along with comparing the differences of plain-text vs image-heavy emails. Jacob Sappington also clarifies Klaviyo vs GA vs ad platform attribution and how Klaviyo’s new active-profile enforcement curbs old billing “hacks." Key Takeaways: The single change to a pop-up that can spike opt-ins and orders immediately Why you should change the pop-up and not your flows first Offer vs build vs creative: how should you weight each for mobile pop-ups Why this one thing is likely killing your Landing Page's performance to convert. How your traffic source may be affecting your conversion rate The easy setup mistakes that are likely throttling the performance of your email flows  The magic number of how often 7- and 8-figure brands should email and text without burning the list Are third-party identity tools worth the risk and which safer paths exist To learn more about the Scalability School Podcast or listen to other episodes head to https://scalabilityschool.com To Connect with Jacob Sappington send him a DM at https://x.com/jsappington To connect with Andrew Foxwell send an email Andrew@foxwelldigital.com 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 https://foxwellfounders.com/

    39 min.

  7. 31. JUL.

    The 0 to 8 Figure Playbook

    This episode breaks down actionable strategies and growth frameworks used by successful e-commerce brands to scale from zero to eight figures in revenue. It dives into high-impact marketing tactics, team building for growth, and the mindset shifts required to operate at scale. The conversation highlights key levers for media buyers, including creative testing, audience segmentation, and ROI optimization, alongside operational insights for e-commerce operators on process, culture, and technology that support scaling effectively. Key Takeaways How media buyers optimize creative testing to scale faster. Why audience segmentation strategies hve proven to deliver the highest ROI at scale. The KPIs that are critical for measuring success beyond just ROAS during rapid growth. How organizational culture plays into sustaining e-commerce scale and growth. They key ways operators balance automation with personalization in customer experience. The number 1 pitfall brands face when scaling paid media, and how it can be avoided How team structure evolves as an e-commerce brand grows from startup to multi-million dollar revenue.   Learn more about the Scalability School Podcast or listen to other episodes head to https://scalabilityschool.com To connect with Andrew Foxwell send an email Andrew@foxwelldigital.com 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 https://foxwellfounders.com/

    48 min.

  8. 25. JUL. · BONUSINDHOLD

    The Kohler Bonus Episode: What's Working In Accounts Right Now

    This bonus episode dives deep into creative performance, offer testing, team structure, landing page iteration, and mental health as a founder/operator. Andrew, Brad and Zach share actionable insights from their experiences scaling brands past $40M, along with real-world examples of what’s currently working in ad accounts — and what’s not. Key Takeaways: Why you might be relying too much on video from your influencer whitelisting The most underrated ad creative that’s dominating accounts right now How founder videos can act as multi-hook powerhouses Why increasing your prices may be your biggest conversion unlock How to tell if your landing pages are stagnating How do you avoid the "hero content" trap that can tank performance long-term The best mindset to have when hiring team members (Especially early on) How mental clarity can become your unfair advantage as a founder Learn more about the Scalability School Podcast or listen to other episodes head to https://scalabilityschool.com To connect with Andrew Foxwell send an email Andrew@foxwelldigital.com 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

    38 min.
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Scalability School is your cheat code for building a more profitable DTC brand or agency. We break down tactical strategies, real-time wins, and tough lessons from three powerful perspectives: operator, agency, and community. It's not theory—it's what’s actually working in the wild. Skip the fluff, steal what works, and scale with confidence.

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    Scalability School
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    Scalability School

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