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

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: 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  

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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.