How This Founder Scaled Her Agency Without Burnout | Laura Dew

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E-Coffee with Experts

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In this episode of E-Coffee with Experts, we chat with Laura Dew, Director of The Wonder Co. and former APAC lead at Yelp. She shares how getting laid off pushed her into building a purpose-driven marketing agency, now thriving in the wellness and nonprofit sectors.


Laura talks about early business chaos, evolving SEO strategy, setting client boundaries, and leading with values. You’ll also hear how she balances motherhood with entrepreneurship and why personal growth shapes professional success.


If you're a founder, marketer, or agency leader looking for real talk on SEO marketing, business strategy, and building a brand that lasts, this one’s for you.


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In this episode, we discuss:


00:00 - 01:50: Introduction

01:50 - 03:10: The layoff that forced her hand, and how it led to WonderCo.

03:10 - 04:00: Naming her agency and why “wonder” really matters

04:00 - 04:45: Struggles of early agency life and juggling real life

04:45 - 05:30: COVID hit. Here’s how she adapted the business

05:30 - 06:40: From food brands to wellness orgs, her niche journey

06:40 - 07:15: How values shaped the clients she works with now

07:15 - 08:10: Favorite client moments (and why long-term wins matter)

08:10 - 08:50: How she protects her energy with better boundaries

08:50 - 09:30: Why she’s said “no” (and even fired clients)

09:30 - 10:30: Fun rapid fire: first paycheck, last Google search

10:30 - 11:10: The real Friday night plans of a founder-mom

11:10 - 11:40: What she’d change about her agency right now

11:40 - 12:31: Final Thoughts


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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dewlaura/

 https://thewonderco.com.au/services/


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