279. Smarter Marketing Decisions - Behdad Jamshidi

In this episode of the IDEAS+LEADERS Podcast, I’m joined by Behdad “Bee” Jamshidi, founder of CJAM – The Marketing Connector. After vetting more than 1,068 marketing agencies over the past seven years, Bee discovered that 89% of them fail to deliver meaningful results. Today, he helps business owners avoid costly mistakes by matching them with vetted, trustworthy agencies that actually move the needle.We explore why hiring a marketing agency feels so overwhelming, why so many partnerships fail, and what leaders can do differently to protect their time, money, and momentum. Bee shares red flags to watch for, the essential questions every founder should ask before signing a contract, and how to build healthier, more effective agency relationships.In this episode, we discuss:Why 89% of agencies fall short and what the great ones do differentlyThe biggest red flags business owners should notice immediatelyHow to choose the RIGHT agency for your stage of growthThe mindset shift founders need to build strong agency partnerships🎧 Tune in for a practical and eye-opening conversation on hiring smarter, leading better, and building marketing systems that actually work.You can connect with Behdad here:https://cjammarketing.comThank you for joining me on this episode of IDEAS+LEADERS. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review so that more people can enjoy the podcast on Apple https://apple.co/3fKv9IH or Spotify https://sptfy.com/Nrtq.