We live in a world obsessed with more—more followers, more likes, more views, more subscribers, more clients, more money. But what if more isn’t what you need? What if more is actually costing you peace, clarity, focus… and real results?
In this powerful solo episode, AJ Vaden flips the script on one of the most deeply ingrained assumptions in marketing and entrepreneurship: that bigger is always better.
Drawing from a recent conversation with long-time friend and marketing leader Lee Pepper, AJ dives deep into the difference between vanity metrics and real growth indicators—and why chasing the wrong metrics could be the very thing holding you back.
If you've ever found yourself:
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Feeling pressure to "go viral" without knowing why
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Posting endlessly but getting no real traction
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Confused about what social media metrics actually matter
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Burnt out trying to “scale” a business you’re not equipped to handle
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Overwhelmed by more noise, more platforms, and more expectations
…this episode is your wake-up call.
You'll learn:
✅ Why “more” often brings more pressure, not more peace
✅ The hidden cost of chasing likes, followers, and superficial numbers
✅ The core real metrics that actually grow your personal brand and business
✅ How to turn existing engagement into real conversions and paying clients
✅ A simple mindset shift that could transform your marketing strategy overnight
✅ Why focusing on fewer platforms can generate more impact and income
✅ How doing less with intention outperforms doing more without purpose
AJ reminds us that true influence isn’t measured by impressions—it’s measured by impact. And in this episode, she’ll help you reclaim your time, focus, and revenue by aligning your metrics with your mission.
🎧 Whether you're just starting your personal brand or scaling into your next level of influence, this is an episode you'll want to revisit again and again.
👉 Listen now and discover why being better is always more important than being bigger.
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