Guest interview

Why Hiring a Marketing Agency Won’t Fix Your Sales

Guest: Peter Murphy Lewis
Hiring a Marketing Agency

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In this episode of Experts Speak, host Michael D sits down with Peter Murphy Lewis, founder of Strategic Pete and a seasoned fractional CMO, about the myths and failures of marketing—and why hiring a marketing agency isn’t always the answer. Peter shares his unconventional journey from running a travel company in South America to becoming a go-to marketing strategist, helping businesses cut through the noise, avoid costly mistakes, and focus on what actually drives revenue.

Key Takeaways:

(01:00) What is a fractional CMO, and why are more businesses turning to them?

(04:30) The biggest marketing mistake businesses mak