Tired of spending hours researching agencies only to end up more confused than when you started? In this episode, I reveal my solution to one of marketing's biggest time-wasters: finding the right agency partner.
After years of getting asked "Neal, who would you recommend?" for everything from SEO to video production, I decided to do something about it. I partnered with Clutch, the leading B2B service provider platform, to personally curate 12 specialized directories of agencies I actually recommend.
These aren't just random lists—each directory has been carefully vetted based on proven results, verified client feedback, and deep expertise. Whether you're a startup with a limited budget or an enterprise brand with complex needs, there's a trusted partner for you.
What You'll Learn:
- Why agency selection has become such a major pain point for marketers
- How my dual role as Fractional CMO shaped my approach to these directories
- The 12 specialized categories and what makes each one unique
- My personal curation process and selection criteria
- How to use these directories to save time and reduce risk in your agency partnerships
- What makes this partnership with Clutch different from typical agency lists
The 12 Curated Directories:
✅ Top Digital Marketing Agencies
✅ Best SEO Companies
✅ Leading AI Development Companies
✅ Creative Video Production Agencies
✅ Strategic Social Media Marketing Agencies
✅ Recommended Lead Generation Partners
✅ Trusted Ecommerce Development Companies
✅ Specialized WordPress Development Companies
✅ Expert Content Marketing Firms
✅ Proven Email Marketing Agencies
✅ Influential Influencer Marketing Agencies
✅ Preferred Facebook Advertising Partners
Key Takeaways:
- Great agency partnerships can be transformational, but poor fits waste time and money
- Starting with vetted lists dramatically improves your chances of finding the right partner
- These directories include global options across different price points and specialties
- The lists are living resources that I'll be updating as the industry evolves
Resources Mentioned:
- Access All 12 Directories: nealschaffer.com/clutch
- Learn More About Clutch: clutch.co/about-us
Individual Directory Links:
- My Top Digital Marketing Agencies
- My Best SEO Companies
- My Leading AI Development Companies
- My Creative Video Production Agencies
- My Strategic Social
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- Learn about My Fractional CMO Consulting Services: https://nealschaffer.com/cmo
- Download My Free Ebooks Here: https://nealschaffer.com/books/
- Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/nealschaffer
- All My Podcast Show Notes: https://podcast.nealschaffer.com
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