January 06, 2026

Behdad Jamshidi: Mastering Marketing Connections

39 minutes

Summary

In this episode of Goals Do Come True, Doug Bennett interviews Behdad Jamshidi, who shares his journey from engineering to entrepreneurship and marketing. Behdad discusses the importance of setting goals, building relationships, and understanding the dynamics of entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the need for self-awareness in human connections and offers insights into effective marketing strategies. The conversation also touches on the challenges of balancing multiple roles and the significance of adapting goals as circumstances change. Behdad's future aspirations include speaking engagements and sharing his knowledge on human connection.

Takeaways

Behdad transitioned from engineering to marketing to bridge the gap between businesses and marketing agencies.

He initially set a goal to earn $10,000 a month but faced challenges in achieving it.

After three years, he adjusted his goal and successfully 10x his business revenue.

Building relationships and networking played a crucial role in his business growth.

Understanding oneself is key to forming deeper human connections.

The ladder of entrepreneurship involves moving from solopreneur to managing a team.

Goals should guide you but can be adjusted as opportunities arise.

Effective marketing requires a multi-channel approach and building credibility.

Automation and outsourcing can significantly save time and increase efficiency.

Behdad aims to share his insights on human connection through speaking engagements.

Get In Touch with Behdad

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/behdadjamshidi/

Website - https://cjammarketing.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Goals and Marketing Connections

01:59 The Journey from Engineering to Marketing

04:27 The Turning Point: From Side Hustle to Full-Time

09:23 Understanding the Entrepreneurial Ladder

13:03 The Importance of Enjoying the Process

14:21 Setting Big Goals and Human Connection

16:27 Building Deep Connections in Less Than 10 Minutes

23:43 Building a Speaking Network

28:56 Marketing Strategies for Growth

38:06 Goal Setting Insights

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