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In this powerhouse episode, AJ welcomes longtime friend and marketing strategist Lee Pepper to unpack what most brands miss—real strategy. From leading marketing for a private equity-backed company that scaled 60X to writing a leadership playbook rooted in military mental models, Lee brings the kind of clarity most execs never get.
The conversation dives deep into:
Why most marketing fails (spoiler: it’s not the tactics)
How military frameworks like “Commander’s Intent” translate to corporate innovation
The overlooked role of marketing in HR, finance, and company-wide leadership
Real vs. vanity metrics (and how to stop being "Twitter rich and dollar poor")
Whether you're scaling a startup or revamping a marketing team, this episode delivers the insight and strategy you’ve been missing.
🎯 Pre-order Lee’s book Never Outmatched: neveroutmatched.com
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