In Episode #60 Neil and Eric discuss the relationship between digital marketing agencies and their customers—specifically how agencies treat their customers, and what agencies are getting wrong. Time Stamped Show Notes:  
00:28 – Today’s topic: What Do Most Digital Marketing Agencies Get Wrong?
00:36 – Neil had an agency in the past and Eric has one in the present
00:53 – Oftentimes, big agencies hand your account off to a junior person 
01:09 – The results are going to be limited
01:26 – Creating an agency should be about driving results to clients
01:33 – Another mistake is not understanding the client 
01:42 – The relationship won’t work out 
01:45 – Neil’s experience related to this
02:10 – An understanding between an agency and client is important before running a project
02:37 – Most agencies exclusively focus on building their client rosters 
02:48 – Agencies lack client profiling and they shouldn’t
03:14 – Try a foot-in-the-door type of engagement
03:48 – Agencies and clients can’t focus on each other 
04:00 – Agencies love big clients and big clients get the special treatment 
04:18 – Don’t hire agencies that handle big clients, unless you yourself are a BIG client
05:16 – As a client, find a small agency and make sure that you’re your agency’s biggest client and as an agency, value your biggest client
05:30 – Agencies’ cookie-cutter approach 
05:53 – Every single business is different
06:07 – Agencies’ package approach 
06:15 – There is no set package
06:32 – Make sure the agency produces the highest ROI for you 
06:47 – Give the agency your stats and metrics and ask how to increase your ROI the fastest
07:09 – Agencies showing off their awards 
07:40 – Focus on your clients 3 Key Points: 
Owning good communication and practicing understanding can go a long way – always make sure that you’re on the same page with your clients.
Treat each of your customers with care—you are here because of them and they are in front of you because they need you.
Know your money’s worth—it’s never a crime to ask questions.

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In Episode #60 Neil and Eric discuss the relationship between digital marketing agencies and their customers—specifically how agencies treat their customers, and what agencies are getting wrong. Time Stamped Show Notes:  <ul> <li>00:28 – Today’s topic: What Do Most Digital Marketing Agencies Get Wrong?
</li> <li>00:36 – Neil had an agency in the past and Eric has one in the present</li> <li>00:53 – Oftentimes, big agencies hand your account off to a junior person <ul> <li>01:09 – The results are going to be limited</li> </ul> </li> <li>01:26 – Creating an agency should be about driving results to clients</li> <li>01:33 – Another mistake is not understanding the client <ul> <li>01:42 – The relationship won’t work out <ul> <li>01:45 – Neil’s experience related to this</li> </ul> </li> <li>02:10 – An understanding between an agency and client is important before running a project</li> </ul> </li> <li>02:37 – Most agencies exclusively focus on building their client rosters <ul> <li>02:48 – Agencies lack client profiling and they shouldn’t</li> <li>03:14 – Try a foot-in-the-door type of engagement</li> </ul> </li> <li>03:48 – Agencies and clients can’t focus on each other <ul> <li>04:00 – Agencies love big clients and big clients get the special treatment <ul> <li>04:18 – Don’t hire agencies that handle big clients, unless you yourself are a BIG client</li> </ul> </li> <li>05:16 – As a client, find a small agency and make sure that you’re your agency’s biggest client and as an agency, value your biggest client</li> </ul> </li> <li>05:30 – Agencies’ cookie-cutter approach <ul> <li>05:53 – Every single business is different</li> </ul> </li> <li>06:07 – Agencies’ package approach <ul> <li>06:15 – There is no set package</li> </ul> </li> <li>06:32 – Make sure the agency produces the highest ROI for you <ul> <li>06:47 – Give the agency your stats and metrics and ask how to increase your ROI the fastest</li> </ul> </li> <li>07:09 – Agencies showing off their awards <ul> <li>07:40 – Focus on your clients</li> </ul> </li> </ul> 3 Key Points: <ol> <li>Owning good communication and practicing understanding can go a long way – always make sure that you’re on the same page with your clients.</li> <li>Treat each of your customers with care—you are here because of them and they are in front of you because they need you.</li> <li>Know your money’s worth—it’s never a crime to ask questions.</li> </ol> Leave some feedback: <ul> <li>What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below.</li> <li>Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.</li> </ul> Connect with us: <ul> <li><a href="http://neilpatel.com/">NeilPatel.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.quicksprout.com/">Quick Sprout</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.singlegrain.com/">Growth Everywhere</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.singlegrain.com/">Single Grain</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/neilpatel">Twitter @neilpatel</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/ericosiu">Twitter @ericosiu</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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In Episode #60 Neil and Eric discuss the relationship between digital marketing agencies and their customers—specifically how agencies treat their customers, and what agencies are getting wrong. Time Stamped Show Notes:   00:28 – Today’s...

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