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"I am really in awe of how well everything functions within this business. It's not chaotic in any capacity."This was the message I received from my newest team member and I can tell you, that lack of chaos she feels is very, very intentional. Running a business without physical walls comes with its own set of challenges. The absence of spontaneous coffee chats and in-person energy means we need to be even more deliberate about how we create structure and connection. Today, I'm sharing my top leadership and team tips that have transformed Swift Ventures from a potentially chaotic virtual space into what my team member called a "beautifully well-oiled business."Intention Over ChaosEvery Sunday night, I set aside 30 minutes to map out the week ahead. This isn't just about listing tasks – it's about creating mental space to lead from the front foot rather than constantly playing catch-up.A calm business is a regulated business. Think about how you show up as a leader. Are you bringing steady, grounded energy or frantic, reactive vibes? The difference ripples through your entire team. Systems on SystemsHearing someone describe my business as "well-oiled" brings me genuine joy. Not because I'm obsessed with perfection, but because those systems represent freedom – both for me, my team and my clients.Every process in our business lives in Asana, creating a backbone that supports our creativity rather than stifling it. From content creation to client onboarding, we have systems for everything. This doesn't mean we are rigid, but more that our systems provide a framework that allows us to evolve and grow.The Art of Virtual ConnectionAs a leader, everything comes back to me. So when something goes wrong in my business, I don't point the finger and blame. I've been very intentional to create a culture where we ask the question, “ what do we need to do here so that this doesn't happen again?”Our Slack channels have become our virtual hallways – spaces where ideas flow, celebrations happen, and yes, sometimes silly GIFs are shared. With a team working in three different time zones, we rely heavily on really clear communication through Slack so that everyone knows exactly what is happening.Embracing Mistakes With GraceA business that functions well is one where people don't arrive feeling dysregulated or fearful of making mistakes. We hold high standards at Swift Ventures, but we pair them with high support.When someone messes up – including me – we follow a simple approach: apologise, own it, call it out, and move forward. No dramatic reactions, no lingering tension. Just acknowledgment, learning, and progress.What I've learned through building this virtual team is that exceptional leadership often reveals itself in the smallest moments – how you respond to a mistake, how attentively you listen, how clearly you communicate your vision. These seemingly minor interactions create the foundation for everything else.Connect with Ellie: Apply for the Swiftmind Scaled Mastermind (the ONLY chance to be coached by me in 2025): https://ellieswift.com/mastermind Website:         https://www.ellieswift.com/Instagram:     @elliehswiftFacebook Group:     www.facebook.com/groups/shineonsocialellieswift/

This week we talk about: Listener Feedback Daniel has an intern! Dave has released GoVJ 3!

This week we talk about: Listener Feedback Daniel has an intern! Dave has released GoVJ 3!

This week we talk about: Aurorae The TelemetryDeck Query servers are the bane of Daniel's existence and should be burned TelemetryDeck's landing pages are looking beautiful! Dave has pulled the GoVJ website together: https://govjapp.com Dave eyeballing Kotlin Multiplatform

This week we talk about: Daniel's deep in website update mode with a headless CMS Daniel might be allergic to house dust and/or mites. (Noooooooo!) New iPads - advert controversy! Rumors of Mac OS coming to the iPad FinalFinaldraftV3…. GoVJ is nearly ready for App Store submission People curbing their enthusiasm for the Vision Pro Join us, while we're Waiting For Review, We are open for sponsorship! email us at contact@waitingforreview.com (mailto:sponsor@waitingforreview.com) Our Slack is open to all, contact us via our fedi links below or at contact@waitingforreview.com (mailto:contact@waitingforreview.com) Enjoy the show, Dave✨und Daniel

This week: Daniel has been hunting cheeses

This week: Poorly boys; Dave and Daniel haven't been feeling so well Follow up: The cluster problem was caused by a thing called OOMkiller The origins of the reverse v sign GoVJ 3 release (are we there yet?) Daniel talks about his webinar on localization Dave has figured the naming out for what was dubbed: GoVJ Pro Join us, while we're Waiting For Review, We are open for sponsorship! email us at contact@waitingforreview.com (mailto:sponsor@waitingforreview.com) Our Slack is open to all, contact us via our fedi links below or at contact@waitingforreview.com (mailto:contact@waitingforreview.com) Enjoy the show, Dave ✨ und Daniel

This week: Daniel has been working on landing pages and servers, and has raised his lighthouse scores dramatically for TelemetryDeck.com Daniel talks about his upcoming TelemetryDeck webinar on app localization Dave is organising things for GoVJ 3's release, and contrary to the slander he does have a plan... Join us, while we're Waiting For Review, We are open for sponsorship! email us at contact@waitingforreview.com (mailto:sponsor@waitingforreview.com) Our Slack is open to all, contact us via our fedi links below or at contact@waitingforreview.com (mailto:contact@waitingforreview.com) Enjoy the show, Daniel

This week: Daniel has a new ear piercing! Dave has followed up on updating screenshots for GoVJ, and started with why... "Oopsie" nights

This week: Daniel is in the USA

This week: Daniel reveals that he has purchased a Synology DiskStation, making him a 'professional podcaster' ! Dave has video streaming working in his apps, using the NewTek NDI SDK, allowing for low-latency transmission of video between devices! We talk about supporting older devices, and the balance of that against SwiftUI versions Daniel wraps the show, getting into TelemetryDeck's new permissions and roles stack Join us, while we're Waiting For Review, We are open for sponsorship! email us at contact@waitingforreview.com (mailto:sponsor@waitingforreview.com) Our Slack is open to all, contact us via our fedi links below or at contact@waitingforreview.com (mailto:contact@waitingforreview.com) Enjoy the show, Dave ✨ und Daniel

This week: Dave is far too pleased with his test harness for his video pipeline... it's comparing images that it produces! Daniel exploring features vs pricing for TelemetryDeck's tiers Join us, while we're Waiting For Review, We are open for sponsorship! email us at contact@waitingforreview.com (mailto:sponsor@waitingforreview.com) Our Slack is open to all, contact us via our fedi links below or at contact@waitingforreview.com (mailto:contact@waitingforreview.com) Enjoy the show, Daniel

Daniel discusses his challenges with server management and data handling. We discuss optimizing clusters, tuning ingestion, queries and compaction. PWA's are back on iOS in the EU We are open for sponsorship! email us at contact@waitingforreview.com (mailto:sponsor@waitingforreview.com) Our Slack is open to all, contact us via our fedi links below or at contact@waitingforreview.com (mailto:contact@waitingforreview.com) Enjoy the show, Dave ✨ und Daniel

In this show we discuss: Dave has shipped a TestFlight build of GoVJ 3.0! Daniel's Day of Servers The TelemetryDeck Stack and versioning Join us, while we're Waiting For Review, We are open for sponsorship! email us at contact@waitingforreview.com (mailto:sponsor@waitingforreview.com) Our Slack is open to all, contact us via our fedi links below or at contact@waitingforreview.com (mailto:contact@waitingforreview.com) Enjoy the show, Daniel

Shopify is shutting down its Reviews app… We learn what makes up Threads' discovery algorithm. HubSpot has some nice updates. Google's Bard is no more. And why can't TikTok tell the difference between shoes and a sponge..

An apparent bug at Google lets your competitors take your ads offline. Snapchat's numbers are growing but revenue is slowing. The digital ad industry still doesn't like Google's post-cookie plans. And why TikTok wants to add a second app to your phone's home screen..

If Facebook's dead, why is their user base still climbing? The answer is two letters long. Also: Microsoft beefs up its ads platform. Why your brand's web site may have just lost its Search Console connection. And LinkedIn decides what we all need is more AI-generated fake congratulatory messages..

What this year holds for the Meta ad platform… The web browser that could hurt Google's ad revenues… A warning about your brand's TikTok videos… and why Mastodon might be the sleeper hit for social engagement..

New tracking options on Meta platforms and LinkedIn… Will Threads rescue Trending topics? Adobe gives up on its web design tool. And we tested Google's new AI image gen technology and were underwhelmed..

Biting the hand that feeds it — why is one of the music industry's biggest players pulling out of TikTok. Also: Google had a great quarter, so what's with the share price drop today? The shocking number of brands without any marketing plan at all. And the social media team at Sesame Street scores big..

“Top Rated” or “Best Seller” — why where you sell is as important as how you sell. Also: TikTok's latest product tagging test could turn every video into an ad. The surprising reason some brands are seeing a reach boost on TikTok. And Threads is coming for what's left of Twitter..

Why are older marketers using AI marketing tools more than their younger counterparts? Amazon Prime's ads start today — and there's only one ad-free holdout left. TweetDeck comes to a Twitter competitor. And the bizarre game of telephone that product marketing bots are playing on X..

Meta wants to have AI redesign your ad — worst part is, you may not be able to turn that redesign off. Also: In a world of declining digital ad effectiveness, could postal mail be our marketing saviour? Google's data reduction is somehow giving marketers more data. And the Help Line is back to solve a problem connecting Google Ads to GA4..

Meta moves its AI ad product to more campaign types — whether you want it or not. PayPal's sales receipts can now predict your customer's next purchase. The surprising web site that 20% of kids visit. And Instagram finally adds the one feature almost everyone has been asking for since forever..

TikTok moves squarely into YouTube's territory. Apple's Maps is “closing” businesses. Google pulls back on the data it shows marketers. And the authenticity app has decided its next move: Celebrities..

LinkedIn is the latest platform to pull a popular ad targeting tool… Google's new chatbot will create a whole campaign out of just your web site address… And TikTok has a nice update for us aging executives..

More layoffs affecting Amazon's Buy With Prime program and Google's search quality. TikTok's growth is starting to slow down. Prime Video's ad rates look pretty darn competitive. And the latest U.S. state to put a consumer privacy law in place — how this will affect your business..

Those Facebook spam DMs are out of control. Turns out, there's an Off switch for them buried in business manager. We'll tell you how to find it. Also: Product placement comes to online videos, a new way to generate leads on LinkedIn. And the first instalment of our digital marketing helpline..

That garbage inventory you've been avoiding might have just turned into a gold mine. Now even science says Google's search results are getting worse. Did Bing's bet on AI pay off in the search wars? And the new tracking tech that's as old as our industry itself..

Hundreds laid off, but how will the downsizing at Google Ads affect your campaigns? A former insider tells us. WhatsApp and Instagram add some nice updates. Turns out YouTube isn't to blame for its slow web site. And how did that Snoop Dogg “I just quit smoking” campaign go? Well, not so good..

Social media collapsing — more than half of consumers say they're ready to bail out. Google laying off hundreds of reps that marketers rely on. Do you actually need to use hashtags on your LinkedIn posts? And the endless cycle of hopelessness, doom, and misery that is Meta's tech support..

Meta takes away more targeting, but is anyone using interests anyway? Why Chrome users are now worth less money to your brand. Microsoft's new ad AI tries to do everything for you. And how hard is TikTok pushing its Shop? So hard, you can get thousands of views for selling literal junk..

Disney's new ad tech tries to get in its viewers feels. Netflix's new ad tier grows, but can they fight back against Amazon's alpha move? WhatsApp adds a nice update for social media content managers. And if everything's digital, what's happened to SuperBowl ads? Why they've only gotten bigger..

Google in the hot seat, as SEO professionals wonder if its advice can be trusted. The new retail tech that might finally creep customers out. More signs that the ad market is stabilizing. And X has a bot problem — but is it of its own making?.

The gender illusion — why marketers have gotten marketing to women all wrong. A boardroom battle at one of the most-used marketing platforms. Google might be pulling your web site offline in March. And the 16,000 fake ads swarming YouTube that might challenge your belief in generative AI..

It's finally here. Google starts turning cookies off. Also: The secret to reaching Gen-Z might be simpler than you think. X's metrics aren't as good as they think they are. And Andrew Foxwell on the future of TikTok's increasingly expensive commerce platform..

It's finally here. Google starts turning cookies off. Also: The secret to reaching Gen-Z might be simpler than you think. X's metrics aren't as good as they think they are. And Andrew Foxwell on the future of TikTok's increasingly expensive commerce platform..

Big fees ahead as TikTok kicks off the new year with bad news for marketers. LinkedIn's CPMs are up dramatically and you can blame Elon Musk. Podcast ad rates are falling. And Instagram's new content trend could be a huge security risk..

Big fees ahead as TikTok kicks off the new year with bad news for marketers. LinkedIn's CPMs are up dramatically and you can blame Elon Musk. Podcast ad rates are falling. And Instagram's new content trend could be a huge security risk..

In this special year-end episode, Tod speaks with Andrew Hutchinson, head of content at SocialMediaToday.com, about Andrew's predictions for the year ahead in social media marketing..

Threads is about to make its most important marketing move yet. The real reason spam ranks higher than your brand page in Google. In the battle of the short-form video, Reels is dominating. And the hilarity that happens when a car dealership takes a tiny shortcut in their digital customer service..

The deal is off — Adobe will not add Figma to its design lineup. YouTube postpones its plans to measure co-viewing. How this Saturday will shape up for holiday shopping. And the reason French people still giggle a little when you talk about generative AI..

Changes to Meta's lead forms and collections ads — how will they shake up your Q4 plans? That myth about our phones listening to our conversations and serving us ads may actually not be a myth after all. And the policy reversal that's pissing off a lot of teenage boys..

It's happening. It's really happening! The end of the third-party cookie starts in three weeks. Threads makes it to Europe. YouTube makes ads fewer but longer. And how your company's data may have been shared with OpenAI without you realizing it..

How advertising may have killed the growth of short-form video. Threads and Mastodon are joining forces. Instagram makes going live much easier. All the links on X were broken today. And guys: is ChatGPT okay? Has someone checked in on it lately?.

Instagram continues its retreat from public sharing. YouTube gets two big brand safety nods of approval. Google Analytics is rolling out its interest-grouping API. And maybe your ad campaign featuring body bags might not have been well timed. Just a thought..

Retail media is set for its biggest year ever — and it's all because of cookies. Now you can tell how much traffic your site's getting from Threads. The ad market is up, but only on a technicality. And we have the winner of the worst offer code of the year..

Sponsored videos have become an important marketing tool as the popularity of influencers has grown. In this special episode, Tod speaks with a business scientist who says she's cracked the code for marketers..

One more reason to keep your business hours updated on Google — it could change how high you're ranked. YouTube rolls out a tool for brands that come under attack. Amazon's change shows how terrified they are of Shein. And hashtags are finally in Threads — but there's just one catch: There are no hashtags..

How safe is Instagram's latest attempt at goosing brand engagement? Pinterest's trends are out and it's good news for grandpas. Meta's AI release today is underwhelming at best.And on the ad-free Premium Podcast, which you can sign up to by tapping Go Premium in the show notes, everything you need to know about brand safety and Google Ads..