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In this episode of E-Coffee with Experts, David Szemerda, President of ODM World, shares how he went from broke startup founder to running a fast-growing digital agency.He breaks down how AI is changing SEO and link building, and why most teams mess up tracking and waste budget. David also gets real about cash flow, hiring the right people, and building marketing systems that actually drive ROI, even with limited spend.You’ll also hear why delegating was hard but necessary, and the key habits that help him stay ahead in an industry that’s always changing.If you're a founder, marketer, or agency leader looking to level up your SEO game and scale smarter with AI, don’t miss this one. Get access to 250k+ link connections and build your website authority with us: https://www.digitalwebsolutions.com/In this episode, we discuss:00:00 - 01:10: Introduction01:10 - 02:15: What AI is changing in SEO right now02:15 - 03:05: Early struggles: losing money, finding a mentor03:05 - 03:42: Why persistence matters more than quick wins03:42 - 04:35: Biggest lesson: managing cash flow & finances04:35 - 05:15: The importance of building the right team05:15 - 06:02: Learning to delegate without losing control06:02 - 07:22: How they built trust and accountability in the team07:22 - 08:15: Smart marketing on a small budget08:15 - 09:10: The #1 SEO mistake most companies make09:10 - 10:01: Setting clear goals for marketing success10:01 - 11:15: Final advice for new founders11:15 - 12:01: Why lifelong learning is the key to growth Connect with David Szemerda https://www.linkedin.com/in/donszem/ https://www.odmworld.com/ Subscribe to Digital Web SolutionsWebsite: https://www.digitalwebsolutions.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digiwebsolInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dws_global/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-web-solutions.