{"podcast":{"title":"The Growth Equation","slug":"the-growth-equation-7144122","podcast_index_feed_id":7144122,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-growth-equation/","website_url":"https://www.evolvetogrow.com.au/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/e99f0c66-d4e0-4f2b-8be0-711da6805f08/NEW-Podcast-Cover-Art.jpg","author":"Tristan Wright","episode_count":72,"summary":"The Growth Equation is a podcast dedicated to helping Australian marketing agencies thrive in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing. We go beyond the surface level and dive deep into the \"messy middle\" of scaling a business – the challenges, the triumphs, and the lessons learned along the way. Each episode features candid conversations with agency founders and leaders who share their experiences, strategies, and insights on topics such as: - Navigating the Messy Middle: Overcoming common challenges in scaling operations, managing teams, and acquiring clients. - Strategic Frameworks & Systems: Implementing effective processes for project management, client onboarding, and talent acquisition. - AI & the Australian Market: Leveraging artificial intelligence and adapting to the unique opportunities and challenges in Australia. - Growth Mindset & Well-being: Maintaining a healthy work-life balance and cultivating a resilient mindset for entrepreneurial success. Whether you're a seasoned agency owner or just starting out, The Growth Equation provides valuable takeaways and inspiration to help you unlock sustainable growth and build a thriving business.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T04:19:12.399933+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-growth-equation-7144122"},"episode":{"title":"Audience First: The Insider’s Guide to Smart Media Buying with Elise Hedley Dale","slug":"audience-first-the-insider-s-guide-to-smart-media-buying-with-elise-hedley-dale","published_at":"2025-10-30T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-growth-equation-7144122/audience-first-the-insider-s-guide-to-smart-media-buying-with-elise-hedley-dale","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-growth-equation-7144122","url":"https://www.evolvetogrow.com.au/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c13c03ee-251d-44ca-a237-48dd14377810.mp3","summary":"What really happens behind the shiny pitch decks and agency buzzwords? This episode lifts the lid on the world of media buying, exposing the tricks, traps, and triumphs that define today’s marketing landscape. Elise Hedley Dale, founder of Media Words, brings decades of hands-on experience—navigating the fast lanes of global agencies and building a thriving independent consultancy from the ground up. Honest and unfiltered, Elise calls out the “cowboys” who give the industry a bad name, shares how transparent strategy beats smooth talk every time, and spells out the systems that keep campaigns effective and budgets on track. For business owners tired of marketing guesswork, this episode delivers clarity and a blueprint for smarter results. Expect real stories from the front line: lessons in cash flow, the art of saying no, and why backing yourself is the secret weapon most founders overlook. Explore media planning in the age of AI, smarter client agreements, and the power of surrounding yourself with the right people—regardless of whether you’re spending big or bootstrapping. If avoiding the traps and focusing on what works matter, these ideas will stick long after the credits roll. Connect with Elise Hedley Dale Company Website: https://mediawords.com.au/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisehedleydale/?originalSubdomain=au Connect with us. 👇 Evolve To Grow: https://m.mtrbio.com/evolve-to-grow  ","meta_description":"What really happens behind the shiny pitch decks and agency buzzwords? This episode lifts the lid on the world of media buying, exposing the tricks, traps…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2089,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-growth-equation-7144122/episodes/audience-first-the-insider-s-guide-to-smart-media-buying-with-elise-hedley-dale/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-growth-equation-7144122/audience-first-the-insider-s-guide-to-smart-media-buying-with-elise-hedley-dale.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}