Before We Get Started – Simon Gould- Founder Sydney Digital Marketing
Before We Get Started - Simon Gould- Founder Sydney Digital Marketing
Podcast Description
"Before We Get Started" is an insightful podcast hosted by Simon Gould, offering a unique blend of solo monologues and interviews with diverse business leaders.
This show is designed for action-oriented leaders seeking inspiration, ideas, and practical insights.
Each episode delves into the multifaceted world of entrepreneurship and leadership, covering a wide range of topics including:
The entrepreneur's journey
Determination and resilience
Serendipity in business
Mindfulness practices for leaders
Pivoting strategies
Navigating business challenges
Conscious leadership approaches
The impact of artificial intelligence
Geopolitical influences on business
Whether you're listening to Simon's weekly observations or engaging conversations with guests at various stages of their careers, "Before We Get Started" promises to deliver valuable insights, ideas, and inspiration to fuel your leadership journey.
Join us as we explore the intersection of business, technology, and personal growth, empowering you to take decisive action in your professional life.
About Simon
Simon Gould is a digital marketing maverick and the CEO of Sydney Digital Marketing Agency. www.sydneydigitalmarketing.com.au
With over 35 years in the tech and digital industry, Simon's career reads like a history of the digital revolution.
He flogged mobile phones in '87, rode the internet wave in '96, mastered digital marketing by 2010, and now he's knee-deep in the AI boom.
In 2023, Simon's agency cracked the Smart50 list of Australia's cleverest businesses.
It's no surprise, given his knack for slashing customer acquisition costs and turning ambitious brands into digital powerhouses.
Simon's not your average suit. He's a dad who can nail a backside 180 on a skateboard, and while he admits to knowing bugger all about football, he's a deadset expert at kicking goals in the digital arena.
His strategies have delivered over 150 million website visits, 5 billion display ad impressions, and more than 200,000 conversions and tens of millions in additional revenue for his clients.
From Google Ads to SEO, social media marketing to marketing automation, Simon's expertise spans the digital landscape.
He's a Google Certified Partner, a HubSpot Agency Partner, and a winner of the Google Allstars award.
But it's not all about the tech. Simon's a big believer in the triple bottom line, helping businesses grow while making a positive impact on society and the environment.
His thought leadership content racks up over 100,000 impressions monthly on LinkedIn, proving he's got the goods when it comes to digital insights.
Whether you're a CEO, founder, or marketing manager with a hunger for growth and digital innovation, Simon's your man.
He's all about transforming businesses with data-driven, integrated digital strategies that deliver real, measurable results.
So, if you're ready to take your digital game to the next level, give Simon a bell. Just don't ask him to explain ...
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of topics related to entrepreneurship and leadership, including the entrepreneur's journey, mindfulness practices, navigating business challenges, and the impact of artificial intelligence. Episodes feature discussions on serendipity in business, resilient strategies for leaders, and conscious leadership approaches, providing listeners with practical insights and inspiration.
“Before We Get Started” is an insightful podcast hosted by Simon Gould, offering a unique blend of solo monologues and interviews with diverse business leaders.
This show is designed for action-oriented leaders seeking inspiration, ideas, and practical insights.
Each episode delves into the multifaceted world of entrepreneurship and leadership, covering a wide range of topics including:
The entrepreneur’s journey
Determination and resilience
Serendipity in business
Mindfulness practices for leaders
Pivoting strategies
Navigating business challenges
Conscious leadership approaches
The impact of artificial intelligence
Geopolitical influences on business
Whether you’re listening to Simon’s weekly observations or engaging conversations with guests at various stages of their careers, “Before We Get Started” promises to deliver valuable insights, ideas, and inspiration to fuel your leadership journey.
Join us as we explore the intersection of business, technology, and personal growth, empowering you to take decisive action in your professional life.
About Simon
Simon Gould is a digital marketing maverick and the CEO of Sydney Digital Marketing Agency. www.sydneydigitalmarketing.com.au
With over 35 years in the tech and digital industry, Simon’s career reads like a history of the digital revolution.
He flogged mobile phones in ’87, rode the internet wave in ’96, mastered digital marketing by 2010, and now he’s knee-deep in the AI boom.
In 2023, Simon’s agency cracked the Smart50 list of Australia’s cleverest businesses.
It’s no surprise, given his knack for slashing customer acquisition costs and turning ambitious brands into digital powerhouses.
Simon’s not your average suit. He’s a dad who can nail a backside 180 on a skateboard, and while he admits to knowing bugger all about football, he’s a deadset expert at kicking goals in the digital arena.
His strategies have delivered over 150 million website visits, 5 billion display ad impressions, and more than 200,000 conversions and tens of millions in additional revenue for his clients.
From Google Ads to SEO, social media marketing to marketing automation, Simon’s expertise spans the digital landscape.
He’s a Google Certified Partner, a HubSpot Agency Partner, and a winner of the Google Allstars award.
But it’s not all about the tech. Simon’s a big believer in the triple bottom line, helping businesses grow while making a positive impact on society and the environment.
His thought leadership content racks up over 100,000 impressions monthly on LinkedIn, proving he’s got the goods when it comes to digital insights.
Whether you’re a CEO, founder, or marketing manager with a hunger for growth and digital innovation, Simon’s your man.
He’s all about transforming businesses with data-driven, integrated digital strategies that deliver real, measurable results.
So, if you’re ready to take your digital game to the next level, give Simon a bell. Just don’t ask him to explain the offside rule.
What if a single shift in perspective could free up 80% of the mental energy you didn’t even know you were losing?
In this episode of “Before We Get Started,” Simon Gould sits down with Matty Green for their 3rd and most personal conversation yet — diving deep into the psychological pillar of Matty’s four-pillar framework.
This time, the roles are reversed: Matty coaches Simon live, unpacking real stories and real breakthroughs from their six months working together.
Matty is a registered psychologist and executive coach with over 30 years of experience transforming leaders at the highest levels of business. His unique approach blends psychology, somatic practices, neuroscience, and quantum-based leadership into something truly transformative.
What You’ll Discover:
Why your first 7 years built the “window panes” you still see the world through today — and how to clean them.
The story of how one workplace resentment consumed 80% of Simon’s emotional bandwidth for months — and how a single conversation made it vanish.
Why we have 60–70,000 thoughts a day and 95% are identical to yesterday’s
The difference between “wounded” and “wise” — and how catching yourself with kindness bridges the gap.
How changing two words in your self-talk (“have to” → “choose to”) rewires your subconscious response.
The marble jar: why cold showers might be costing you more than they’re worth
Real Transformation: Simon shares how a perspective shift — described as “taking a needle to a balloon” — instantly dissolved months of frustration, resentment, and silent storytelling that was affecting his health, his business, his team culture, and his family.
The Takeaway: Just find one thing. Don’t write a list of lofty resolutions. Find one small practice that resonates, do it consistently, and watch the mirror start smiling back.
Perfect for: Anyone stuck in their own story, running the same mental loop on repeat, and ready to step into the front seat of the consciousness car.
Warning: Once you feel that first deep diaphragmatic breath, you can’t unfeel it.
Connect with Matthew Greene on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-greene-06145a/
Connect with Simon Gould https://www.linkedin.com/in/speaktosimon/
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