Hiring an agency? Most people waste thousands—here’s how to avoid the biggest mistakes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring a marketing agency should grow your business—not drain your budget. But too often, entrepreneurs hand over control and hope for the best… only to get burned by misalignment and poor results. In this episode, I’m breaking down the Agency Aligner Method—a simple, one-page tool we use inside the EPIC coaching program to set clear expectations, create real accountability, and finally get ROI from your agency. I’ll walk you through the exact steps we use before hiring any agency, from defining success metrics to setting communication cadences. If you’ve ever felt like you wasted money on marketing, this framework could save you thousands and bring your confidence back. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Top 5 Favorite Marketing Books - https://youtu.be/NFOLD5-Y_pM ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get my Business Growth Levels and EFF Graphics at TrevorMauch.com/freedom Follow on Instagram: @trevor.mauch Evergreen Marketing Podcast: plnk.to/Carrot Join our Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/officialcarrotcommunity Try Carrot: carrot.com/choose-demo ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The EPIC Coaching Program is for high-performing entrepreneurs ready to scale with purpose. It’s where I share my exact frameworks—like this one—that helped me build a business of freedom and impact. Apply at carrot.com/epic. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carrot.com, a 5x Inc 5000 company, with millions of motivated leads generated over 10+ years.