By: Monica Stevens

In today’s fast-paced and often confusing digital marketing world, the vast number of choices available often leads to picking the wrong partners. With a new tool or platform popping up pretty much every other day, it’s tough for businesses to navigate through the maze of options without help. This is where a marketing broker comes into the picture. Behdad Jamshidi is the driving force behind CJAM Marketing.

So, what is a marketing broker? In short, a strategic expert who enlists vetted partners to help their clients accomplish their marketing goals. 

Digital marketing is constantly evolving. There’s no question about that. Each year brings new platforms with unique tools and promises of better reach and growth. Some are industry-specific, and some work for everyone. Some work best for businesses making figures, and some are okay for even the smallest one-person show. For many, especially those without big marketing teams, keeping up is overwhelming. The rise in specialized marketing agencies, each focusing on different segments like social media, SEO, or content creation, adds layers of complexity that rarely can be handled in-house. This fragmentation often leaves businesses scrambling to find an agency that fits their unique needs.

That’s where Behdad Jamshidi comes in. Jamshidi simply cuts through all the noise. He evaluates a company’s needs against all of the options out there and then matches them with the agency that best suits their goals, budget, culture and energy. “Our goal is to simplify complex decisions so that each dollar spent on a budget actually works toward tangible business goals,” Jamshidi explains.

Marketing brokers like Jamshidi navigate a wide range of marketing channels by really getting clear on the unique needs of the businesses they help. They know all the stuff that’s out there – and then it’s as simple as truly understanding the needs of the business. This dual focus enables them to make effective, tailored recommendations that propel them towards the results they want. 

An essential part of a marketing broker’s role is their independence. In the traditional marketing world, every marketing agency has a bias toward what they do – because they want the business. With a marketing broker, they aren’t attached to any particular partner or strategy because it serves no benefit to them. Their only role is to make their client happy by creating great partnerships that actually do what they say. This objectivity makes sure their advice focuses solely on what will most benefit the client.

Staying up-to-date with trends and consumer behavior is part of a marketing broker’s daily grind. This continuous learning helps them adapt to what’s happening in the market at a dime, so their clients’ marketing efforts can, too.

Jamshidi’s method involves a deep dive into understanding each client’s business. He looks at their market presence, competitive environment, and existing marketing efforts. This comprehensive analysis helps pinpoint where they’re missing opportunities or could improve.

With this insight, Jamshidi taps into his network to find agencies that don’t just fill a gap – but are a perfect match for the client’s culture, needs and long-term objectives. “It’s about finding partners who care about your success as much as you do,” Jamshidi says. This meticulous selection process goes beyond skillset or capability, assessing also how well an agency’s unique approach aligns with the client’s business ethos.

Switching up the way one approaches partnerships and agencies have proven to yield great results for Jamshidi’s clients. A mid-size e-commerce business had been experiencing stagnant growth over the last five years. First, they switched up their agency, then they switched it up again. But the stagnancy remained. Jamshidi stepped in and redirected their strategy towards agencies that specialize in e-commerce and digital conversions. This change sparked a 40% sales increase in just six months. 

Another client, a startup in the renewable energy field, needed to make a big splash quickly. Jamshidi connected them with a creative PR agency known for its bold, merciless campaigns, which led to significant industry recognition and several strategic partnerships.

Marketing brokers like Behdad Jamshidi are changing the game in the business ecosystem. They make high-quality marketing strategies accessible to companies of all sizes, particularly benefiting small businesses and startups that might not have the resources to navigate the complex digital marketing landscape on their own. Brokers do more than simplify the agency selection process; they ensure that marketing investments are smart and yield real returns. As Jamshidi puts it, “We turn the marketing noise into a symphony of targeted strategies and results.” This role not only helps businesses navigate through the digital clutter but also paves the way for their success in measurable, impactful ways.

Published by: Nelly Chavez