Your Digital Marketing Coach with Neal Schaffer
I Just Solved Marketing's Biggest Time-Waster (12 Curated Marketing Agency Directories)
04 Sep 2025
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 marketersHow my dual role as Fractional CMO shaped my approach to these directoriesThe 12 specialized categories and what makes each one uniqueMy personal curation process and selection criteriaHow to use these directories to save time and reduce risk in your agency partnershipsWhat makes this partnership with Clutch different from typical agency listsThe 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 PartnersKey Takeaways:Great agency partnerships can be transformational, but poor fits waste time and moneyStarting with vetted lists dramatically improves your chances of finding the right partnerThese directories include global options across different price points and specialtiesThe lists are living resources that I'll be updating as the industry evolvesResources Mentioned:Access All 12 Directories: nealschaffer.com/clutchLearn More About Clutch: clutch.co/about-usIndividual Directory Links:My Top Digital Marketing AgenciesMy Best SEO CompaniesMy Leading AI Development CompaniesMy Creative Video Production AgenciesMy Strategic SocialLearn More: Buy Digital Threads: https://nealschaffer.com/digitalthreadsamazon Buy Maximizing LinkedIn for Business Growth: https://nealschaffer.com/maximizinglinkedinamazon Join My Digital First Mastermind: https://nealschaffer.com/membership/ 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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