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May 8, 2025 11 mins

Should you build your marketing team in-house or rely on agencies?


Welcome back to the Digital Cheesecake Podcast. In this episode, Ellie and Jack deep-dive into one of the most debated marketing topics out there.


Whether you're a founder of a fast-growing DTC brand, a solo marketer scaling up, or just curious about how to build a lean and profitable marketing team, this episode is packed with practical advice and battle-tested insights.


Topics Covered:


  • The tipping point for moving agency work in-house
  • Who your first marketing hire should be (and why CRM matters more than you think)
  • Why agency-trained marketers often outperform client-side hires
  • The red flags that signal it's time to switch or drop your agency
  • How to plan an in-house transition that doesn’t break your business


If you're considering growing your marketing team or reviewing your current setup, this one's for you.

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