Explore every episode of the podcast Founders Growth Playbook: Turning Marketing Spend Into a Profit Engine
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| How DTC Ecommerce Founders Should Monitor Google Ads Campaigns | 16 Oct 2026 | 00:17:11 | |
In this conversation, Femi Olajiga discusses the critical aspects of monitoring Google Ads for D2C e-commerce founders. He emphasizes the importance of visibility, understanding customer readiness, analyzing campaign performance, leveraging search term reports, and implementing effective bid strategies. The conversation also highlights the need for a holistic view of conversions and revenue tracking to ensure profitability and reduce customer acquisition costs. Book a 30-minutes Growth Marketing call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting | |||
| How I Turned A DTC Ecommerce Founders Growth Marketing Audit Into £250k Per Month in Profit | 10 Oct 2026 | 00:22:41 | |
In this conversation, Femi Olajiga discusses a successful growth marketing audit that led to an additional £250,000 in monthly profits for a D2C e-commerce client. He emphasizes the importance of accessibility to marketing tools, understanding customer behavior, and conducting thorough audits. The conversation covers the steps taken from initial access to implementation of findings, highlighting the significance of stakeholder engagement and competitor analysis. Femi shares insights on optimizing paid channels and the role of A/B testing in enhancing conversion rates, ultimately showcasing a structured approach to achieving substantial profitability in e-commerce. Book a 30-minutes Growth Marketing call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting | |||
| I Ran a Growth Marketing Audit for a DTC Founder. Here’s What Was Holding Them Back. | 07 Oct 2026 | 00:25:34 | |
In this conversation, Femi Olajiga discusses the findings from a growth marketing audit conducted for a D2C founder, highlighting common issues that hinder growth in e-commerce. He emphasizes the importance of understanding customer behavior, the need for a cohesive marketing strategy, and the significance of branding and team capabilities. The discussion also covers the limitations of websites and platforms, and the necessity for a unified workflow within marketing teams to enhance performance and profitability. Book a 30-minutes Growth Marketing call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting | |||
| The In-House Marketing Headcount Budget Your CFO Will Approve | 06 Oct 2026 | 00:24:37 | |
In this conversation, Femi Olajiga discusses the advantages of in-house marketing teams over agencies, emphasizing cost efficiency and quality. He outlines the process of building an in-house marketing team, the importance of understanding key functions such as acquisition, conversion, and retention, and the necessity of setting clear KPIs. Femi also highlights the role of AI in optimizing marketing efforts and offers alternative strategies for those hesitant to fully in-house their marketing. He concludes with an invitation for a consultation to help businesses improve their marketing strategies. Book a 30-minutes Growth Marketing call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting | |||
| Which Marketing Spend Should You Cut, Keep, or Scale? The DTC Ecommerce Founder’s Playbook | 05 Oct 2026 | 00:26:10 | |
In this episode, Femi Olajiga discusses critical marketing decisions for D2C founders, focusing on how to allocate marketing spend effectively. He emphasizes the importance of understanding customer acquisition, conversion, and retention strategies while also highlighting the need for proper tools and content production. The conversation provides actionable insights for optimizing marketing investments to enhance profitability and growth. | |||
| Marketing Is A Cost Centre. DTC Ecommerce Founders Is Your Marketing Team Too Big, Too Junior, or Both? | 02 Oct 2026 | 00:35:41 | |
In this conversation, Femi Olajiga discusses the critical aspects of marketing for D2C founders, emphasizing the importance of understanding marketing as a cost center, the significance of effective reporting, and strategies to prevent marketing from becoming a financial burden. He highlights the need for a well-structured marketing team that focuses on commercial metrics and customer acquisition, rather than just marketing activities. Olajiga also stresses the importance of hiring experienced marketers who can execute effectively and adapt to the evolving landscape of marketing, especially with the advent of AI. Book a 30-minutes Growth Marketing call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting | |||
| How I Helped a DTC Ecommerce Founder Cut £156,800 in Wasted Ad Spend and What DTC Founders Can Learn | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:08:04 | |
One of my former clients, Luke Bream, recently spoke on a podcast about the work I did for his DTC Ecommerce fragrance brand. I started by switching off poor performing paid ads campaigns that were inflating customer acquisition cost which resulted in £10,000 a week savings on Ad spend which positively impacted profit margins. I also switched off a few Bings Ads which reduced CAC by another £400 a day dues to wasted spend. Book a 30-minutes Growth Marketing call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting | |||
| Why DTC Founders Are Bringing Growth Marketing In-House | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:25:48 | |
In this conversation, Femi Olajiga discusses the critical aspects of customer acquisition costs, emphasizing the need for founders to focus on commercial metrics rather than just marketing metrics. He outlines the importance of understanding both pre-click and post-click factors that influence customer acquisition costs and highlights strategies for improving retention and optimizing marketing efforts. Femi advocates for bringing growth marketing in-house to reduce costs and improve efficiency, while also stressing the significance of post-purchase strategies to enhance customer loyalty and lifetime value. | |||
| How Founder Leadership Style Impacts Customer Acquisition Cost and Profit Margins | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:22:21 | |
This episode explores how a founder's leadership style impacts customer acquisition costs and overall business growth. Femi Olajiga shares practical insights on toxic versus non-toxic leadership and their effects on team performance and profitability. | |||
| The Real Cost Of Customer Acquisition For Founders | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:22:52 | |
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| How to Bring Google Ads In-House | 18 Jul 2026 | 00:24:05 | |
In this episode, Femi Olajiga discusses the advantages of bringing Google Ads management in-house for small businesses. He highlights the common fears associated with Google Ads, the cost implications of outsourcing, and the importance of hiring individuals with commercial experience. Femi emphasizes the need for businesses to understand their customer base and integrate Google Ads with other marketing channels to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. He also provides insights into the current trend of companies shifting towards in-house management of Google Ads and the benefits that come with it. | |||
| Pause Your Google Ads and Fix Your Website UX | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:22:19 | |
In this conversation, Femi Olajiga emphasizes the critical role of website user experience (UX) in enhancing the effectiveness of Google Ads. He discusses various elements of website design, including navigation, visual identity, content quality, and mobile experience, and how optimizing these can lead to better conversion rates. Through a case study of a dermatology clinic, he illustrates the importance of aligning website elements with user expectations and the need for continuous updates to maintain engagement. Ultimately, he advocates for pausing Google Ads to focus on improving website UX and conversion rate optimization (CRO) to ensure that marketing investments yield better returns. Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| Why Your Google Ads Are Getting Clicks But No Leads (Case Study) | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:21:28 | |
In this episode, Femi Olajiga discusses a case study of a small pharmaceutical organization struggling with Google Ads. Despite spending a significant budget, they were receiving clicks but no leads or bookings. Femi identifies multiple issues including campaign structure, compliance problems, keyword strategy, website UX, and conversion rate optimization. He emphasizes the importance of aligning Google Ads with SEO and improving the overall digital marketing strategy to enhance lead generation and conversion rates. Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| SEO KPIs That Move the P&L | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:22:57 | |
In this episode, Femi Olajiga discusses the essential SEO KPIs that small business owners should focus on to connect their SEO efforts to commercial outcomes. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between vanity metrics and commercial metrics, understanding customer acquisition costs, and the long-term benefits of investing in SEO. The conversation also highlights the role of AI search in SEO metrics and provides actionable questions for business owners to ask their SEO agencies to ensure they are focusing on the right metrics that drive profitability. Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| Google Ads Management for Small Business Owners | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:16:26 | |
In this podcast episode, Femi Olajiga discusses the critical importance of Google Ads access for small business owners, emphasizing the need for visibility and control over their advertising accounts. He highlights the staggering statistic that 61% of Google Ads budgets are wasted on ineffective keywords and outlines the essential steps for setting up and managing Google Ads effectively. The conversation covers the importance of ongoing management, regular audits, and strategic keyword targeting to optimize ad performance and reduce wasted spending. Femi also offers a free Google Ads audit to help businesses improve their advertising strategies. | |||
| Google Ads Performance Metrics | 28 May 2026 | 00:15:07 | |
In this episode, Femi Olajiga discusses the importance of understanding Google Ads performance metrics within the broader context of marketing. He emphasizes the customer journey, highlighting the significance of brand awareness and the various stages of the purchasing process. The conversation delves into key performance metrics such as impressions, click-through rates, quality scores, and conversion rates, providing insights on how to effectively measure and optimize Google Ads campaigns. Femi also stresses the importance of integrating Google Ads with other marketing strategies to enhance overall performance and drive revenue growth. Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| Marketing KPIs Your Finance Team Should Be Asking About | 27 May 2026 | 00:17:43 | |
Femi Olajiga discusses the key marketing metrics that finance teams and business owners should demand from their marketing teams. He explains why marketing reports often show misleading numbers, how to connect marketing metrics to profit, and the three critical numbers that drive business growth. Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| How to Measure Marketing ROI When You're Not a Marketer | 22 May 2026 | 00:23:39 | |
In this conversation, Femi Olajiga discusses how to measure marketing ROI effectively, especially for those without a marketing background. He emphasizes the importance of understanding marketing as a discretionary cost, the differences in language between marketing and finance teams, and the common pitfalls in marketing metrics. Olajiga highlights key metrics that matter to finance teams, such as customer acquisition costs and payback periods, and stresses the importance of brand investment. He also addresses common miscalculations in marketing and the need for clear communication between marketing and finance to ensure effective marketing strategies. | |||
| The 10-Step Google Ads Audit I Used to Get a Lead Gen Website 90% More Leads | 20 May 2026 | 00:22:20 | |
In this episode, Femi Olajiga discusses a comprehensive 10-step Google Ads audit process tailored for small business owners. He emphasizes the importance of conversion tracking, account structure, search term reports, negative keywords, budget allocation, bidding strategies, keyword match types, ad copy, and landing page optimization. The goal is to empower business owners to effectively manage their Google Ads and increase lead generation by up to 90%. | |||
| How a Website Redesign Drove a 90% Increase in Appointment for a Private Clinic. | 06 May 2026 | 00:19:41 | |
In this episode, Femi Olajiga shares a detailed case study on how a website redesign for a private clinic led to a 90% increase in appointments. He discusses the initial challenges faced by the clinic, the strategies implemented to enhance user experience, optimize navigation, and improve the homepage for better conversions. Femi emphasizes the importance of understanding customer journeys, effective email marketing, and removing friction points in the booking process. The episode concludes with key takeaways and an invitation for listeners to connect for further assistance. Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| Website Redesign Process Most Business Owners Skip | 04 May 2026 | 00:11:31 | |
Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| Financial Services Marketing Audit: I Audited an Insurance Business. (Here's What I Found) | 04 May 2026 | 00:13:15 | |
Femi Olajiga shares a comprehensive case study on conducting a marketing audit for a small insurance company, highlighting key strategies for in-house marketing development, performance evaluation, and cost reduction. Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| Website Design Process Most Business owners Get Wrong | 03 May 2026 | 00:27:08 | |
Summary Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| Marketing Audit Case Study: I Audited a Small Business (The Issues I Found) | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:12:58 | |
Summary Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| Google Business Profile for Small Business Owners: How to Rank on Google Maps | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:12:15 | |
Summary Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| Growth Marketing Strategy for Small Business Owners: The Template You Need to Get Started | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:23:59 | |
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| The 7-Step Marketing Audit Every Business Owner Should Run | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:38:54 | |
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| The Wrong Person Is Setting Your Google Ads Budget | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:14:28 | |
Summary Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| You are Wasting Money on Google Ads Because of Your Landing Page | 16 Apr 2026 | 00:21:18 | |
Summary Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| The Real Reason Your Marketing Isn't Working (And Why Hiring Someone Won't Fix It) | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:19:05 | |
Summary Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| Business Owners: How to Know If a Paid Social Budget Is Worth Approving | 09 Apr 2026 | 00:09:51 | |
Summary Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask Before Approving an SEO Budget | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:16:57 | |
Summary Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| Google Ads Budget sign-off: The Questions Your Marketing Team Isn’t Asking | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:19:18 | |
As a business leader, its not your job to fix this but it’s your job to ask the right clarifying question that ensures your Google ads budget is not being wasted. Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask Before Approving a Marketing Budget | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:31:03 | |
Questions Every Business Leader Should Ask Before Approving a Marketing Budget Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| Hiring Your First In-House Marketing Leader: The Decision That Can Make or Break Growth | 04 Apr 2026 | 00:24:14 | |
Summary Hiring your first marketing leader is decision that directly impacts your company’s growth journey. Get it right, and you grow. Get it wrong, and your growth declines and you end up wasting your marketing budget.
Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| You approved Google Ads Budget. Here’s why its not delivering customers | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:13:40 | |
This explode discusses the fundamentals of Google Ads budget, targeting and tracking from a business leaders perspective. Femi Olajiga shares the important questions you should be asking your team before and after you approve budget for Google Ads. Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| Why Your Website Is Sending Your Sales Team Bad Leads, And What to Do About It | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:21:12 | |
summary Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| Can't Afford a Marketing Team? Here's How AI Is Levelling the Playing Field for Small Business Owners | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:27:19 | |
Summary Key topics Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| How to Transition Your Marketing Capabilities from Agency to In-House Marketing Team | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:20:43 | |
summary Book a Free 30-minutes digital marketing review call with me: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting I will analyse your digital marketing, and give you a prioritised action plan. | |||
| Marketing Leadership Skills: How to implement Diversity and Inclusion in marketing teams | 16 Aug 2025 | 00:37:08 | |
In this conversation, Femi Olajiga and Rebecca Hemmings discuss the critical importance of implementing inclusion and diversity within marketing teams. They explore the definitions of diversity and inclusion, the business case for these practices, and the impact of microaggressions. The discussion emphasizes the need for effective hiring practices, supportive team dynamics, and the role of leadership in fostering an inclusive environment. They also highlight the significance of education and ongoing training to address unconscious biases and ensure that all team members feel valued and included. Get a free 3-minute marketing audit and see whether your marketing is producing the right commercial result https://www.cxconversion.com/marketing-audit-checklist-template/ Book a 30-minutes discovery call: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting | |||
| Google Ads Audit Process: How To Make Every Dollar Count With Google Ads! | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:42:49 | |
In this conversation, we explore the intricacies of Google Ads audits with expert Femi Olajiga and Erno Horvath. The discussion covers the importance of conducting regular audits to improve return on investment, focusing on key areas such as conversion tracking, account structure, keyword strategy, ad copy, and bidding strategies. Erno emphasizes the need for a systematic approach to audits, including a detailed checklist and the significance of understanding the nuances of Performance Max campaigns. Common mistakes across different industries are also highlighted, underscoring the necessity of expert intervention for optimal Google Ads performance. Get a free 3-minute marketing audit and see whether your marketing is producing the right commercial result https://www.cxconversion.com/marketing-audit-checklist-template/ Book a 30-minutes discovery call: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting | |||
| Google Ads for Shopify Ecommerce Store: Step-by-step guide for business owners | 19 Jun 2025 | 00:41:54 | |
Get a free 3-minute marketing audit and see whether your marketing is producing the right commercial result https://www.cxconversion.com/marketing-audit-checklist-template/ Book a 30-minutes discovery call: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting | |||
| Troubleshooting Google Ads account to reduce budget waste | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:41:53 | |
Summary Get a free 3-minute marketing audit and see whether your marketing is producing the right commercial result https://www.cxconversion.com/marketing-audit-checklist-template/ Book a 30-minutes discovery call: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting | |||
| Keyword Mapping for SEO – Demystifying SEO for Growth | 30 May 2025 | 00:20:06 | |
Summary Get a free 3-minute marketing audit and see whether your marketing is producing the right commercial result https://www.cxconversion.com/marketing-audit-checklist-template/
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| AI Mode for SEO: Going beyond SEO Ranking to Brand Visibility | 28 May 2025 | 00:14:39 | |
Summary Get a free 3-minute marketing audit and see whether your marketing is producing the right commercial result https://www.cxconversion.com/marketing-audit-checklist-template/ Book a 30-minutes discovery call: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting | |||
| Google Ads for Lead generation websites: How to improve the quality of your leads | 23 May 2025 | 00:18:59 | |
Summary Get a free 3-minute marketing audit and see whether your marketing is producing the right commercial result https://www.cxconversion.com/marketing-audit-checklist-template/ Book a 30-minutes discovery call: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting | |||
| Google Ads for Business Owners: How to Create a Profitable Google Ads Campaign (Step-by-Step) | 20 May 2025 | 01:04:02 | |
Summary Erno shares insights on how small businesses can leverage Google Ads to capture demand, the impact of quality score on ad performance, and the use of ad extensions to enhance click-through rates. The conversation also delves into bidding strategies, audience targeting, and the importance of monitoring and optimising campaigns for success. Get a free 3-minute marketing audit and see whether your marketing is producing the right commercial result https://www.cxconversion.com/marketing-audit-checklist-template/ Book a 30-minutes discovery call: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting | |||
| Google Ads Tutorial for Medical Practices, Doctors, GPs and Dental Clinics! | 20 May 2025 | 00:27:11 | |
Summary Get a free 3-minute marketing audit and see whether your marketing is producing the right commercial result https://www.cxconversion.com/marketing-audit-checklist-template/ Book a 30-minutes discovery call: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting | |||
| Ecommerce SEO Strategy: How To Reduce Customer Acquisition Costs | 06 May 2025 | 00:29:14 | |
Summary Book a 30-minutes discovery call: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting | |||
| SOSTAC Digital Marketing Planning Template: Do This or Watch Your Marketing Fail! | 05 May 2025 | 00:34:49 | |
In this conversation, Femi Olajiga discusses the challenges of digital marketing planning and the importance of creating an agile marketing framework. He critiques the traditional SOSTAC model for being outdated and emphasises the need for a more integrated approach to marketing audits, situation analysis, and setting SMART objectives. Femi Olajiga also highlights the significance of understanding customer profiles and developing a comprehensive marketing strategy that includes various tactics beyond just paid advertising. He advocates for regular audits and collaboration tools to enhance visibility and effectiveness in marketing efforts. Get a free 3-minute marketing audit and see whether your marketing is producing the right commercial result https://www.cxconversion.com/marketing-audit-checklist-template/ Book a 30-minutes discovery call: https://calendly.com/femi-olajiga/new-meeting | |||