Are you struggling to find the perfect marketing partner for your business? In this episode of The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Business, host Catryn Becker sits down with Behdad Jamshidi, founder of CJAM Marketing, to uncover the secrets to making the right marketing connections. Discover the pitfalls to avoid and the strategies that can transform your marketing efforts from mediocre to magnificent.

In this engaging episode, Catryn Becker and Behdad Jamshidi dive deep into the complexities of the marketing world. Behdad, who transitioned from engineering to become a marketing broker, shares his unique insights on why businesses often struggle to find effective marketing agencies. He explains the critical importance of setting expectations upfront and how understanding both the business and marketing perspectives can bridge the gap that often leads to miscommunication and unmet needs.

Listeners will learn about Behdad's rigorous process for vetting marketing agencies, which involves extensive interviews and evaluations to ensure the best fit for his clients. He also discusses the common mistakes businesses make when choosing a marketing partner and offers practical advice on how to avoid them. Whether you're a small business owner looking to boost your marketing efforts or a larger company seeking strategic growth, Behdad's expertise provides valuable guidance to help you navigate the often confusing landscape of marketing partnerships. Tune in to gain actionable insights and elevate your marketing game!

Connect with Catryn Becker 

• Website: www.optimizewe.com
• Email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/catrynbecker/
• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheGoodBadAndUglyOfBusiness?si=2KYT_qpi6eOwEOQT
• Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/relax_with_catryn

Connect with Behdad Jamshidi

• Website: https://cjammarketing.com
• LinkedIn, Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behdadjamshidi/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjammarketing/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cjammarketing

About Catryn Becker

Catryn Becker, a former corporate engineer turned mentor, guides women dreaming of entrepreneurship. Overcoming her own initial fears, she now helps others navigate the leap into business ownership through a supportive community that offers crucial tools and connections. Catryn hosts the award-winning podcast "The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Business," delivers talks on global stages, and is a co-author of an international best-selling book on Amazon about the art of surrender. Recognized with the Pursuit of Personal Excellence Award by the Los Angeles Tribune, Catryn champions a vision of success focused on happiness and self-connection.

About  Behdad Jamshidi

Behdad Jamshidi started CJAM Marketing after realizing that most business owners don’t know how to evaluate the value of a marketing agency or assess their own needs. Since every business is different not only in their needs but where they are at in the growth process, it isn’t a one size fits all. In the past 5 years, Behdad (or Bee) has met with and assessed 804+ marketing agencies and vetted them down to a lean 100+ preferred partners across all marketing niches. After pairing hundreds of businesses with the right partners, he’s found his skillset lies in the matchmaking process. Featured in MarketWatch, Bloomberg, National Post and the Financial Post, Bee’s unique background in marketing, engineering, consulting, leadership, sales and strategy, has allowed him to serve as the conduit between business owners and the marketing teams they need.