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Episode 109: The Marketing Matchmaker with Behdad Jamshidi
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- The Digital Marketeer
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- Jul 21, 2026
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Summary
Stefanie Beach meets to interview Behdad Jamshidi, the Founder of CJAM Marketing. The discussion focuses on Jamshidi's unique role as a marketing matchmaker who thoroughly vets marketing agencies to connect them with scaling, seven- and eight-figure businesses. Key topics analyzed include red flags to look for when hiring an agency, navigating the integration of AI into operational and strategic workflows, and balancing transactional marketing tactics with long-term brand building. About Behdad Jamshidi: Behdad Jamshidi started CJAM The Marketing Connector after realizing that most companies 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 also in where they are in the growth process, it isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. In the past 7 years, Behdad (or Bee) has met with and assessed 1153+ 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 skill set 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. About CJAM Marketing: CJAM The Marketing Connector, founded by Behdad Jamshidi, connects businesses to the right marketing partners based on where they are in the growth process and their unique goals. If you’re a business owner, chances are you’re really good at what you do. That doesn’t mean you’re good at marketing, or at evaluating whether or not someone is good at marketing. In fact, most businesses…