In this episode, host Kristi Mitchell and guest Amanda Lockhart Davis, founder of Jax Consulting Services, delve into the challenges and lessons learned from their experiences with marketing service providers. Kristi underscores the critical role of effective communication between companies and clients, sharing her own struggles with a service contract plagued by poor communication and inexperienced staffing. Amanda recounts her journey from corporate life to launching her consulting firm, including the difficulties faced with a marketing firm that initially showed promise but ultimately underperformed.

Listeners will gain insights on important questions to ask when evaluating potential service providers, such as inquiring about the success rate of individuals, operational capacity, and the opportunity to meet the actual team rather than just sales representatives. The episode also highlights the importance of trust, word-of-mouth recommendations, and learning from real-life experiences. Additionally, Kristi advises on performing personal research and challenging marketing providers with unconventional questions to ensure they can meet unique business needs.

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