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In this episode, I’m giving you the honest truth about hiring a marketing agency for your e-commerce brand – the seven red flags that scream “don’t work with us,” the five questions you need to ask yourself before hiring anyone, and the three scenarios where an agency actually makes sense.
Most agencies are built on a volume-based model: 50+ clients, junior employees managing 10-20 accounts each, and an average client lifetime of less than three months.
It’s not about finding the cheapest retainer. It’s not about expecting miracles from someone who doesn’t know your business.
It’s about knowing when you’re ready for an agency, what to look for, and what red flags mean you should walk away immediately.
This is straight talk from someone who’s run an agency for nearly a decade and worked with over 200 e-commerce brands.
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💡 What You’ll Learn:
- The five questions to ask yourself before hiring any agency
- Seven red flags that tell you to run
- Why most agencies fail
- The three scenarios when hiring an agency makes sense
- Why agencies are multipliers, not miracle workers – and what they can and cannot fix in your business
- The agency model we use
If you’re considering hiring a marketing agency or you’ve been burned by one before and want to know what actually works, this episode gives you the framework to make the right decision.
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