You're about to hire
the wrong agency.
The wrong agency doesn't just waste your budget. It makes you miss your window - competitors move faster, markets shift, and momentum dies while you're fixing mistakes.
We're brand–agency matchmakers who get it. Get the right fit & real chemistry - not endless pitch decks and empty promises.
From "no idea" to
the right agency.
You don't need to know the exact channel or solution. Tell us your goals, team, and constraints - we'll recommend the approach and match you with 2-3 agencies that fit.
Why it's free
We earn a percentage from agencies when you choose to work with them. This means there's no cost to you as a brand - no fees, no commitments, no strings attached. Our network consists of independently verified agencies who have proven their capabilities. We connect you with options that fit your needs, and the decision is entirely yours.
What you get
- Curated shortlist - Not months of searching
- Pre-vetted specialists matched to your specific needs
- No wasted time on bad-fit agencies
- Objective guidance from people who've seen hundreds of these relationships
- Ongoing governance - complimentary quarterly check-ins to keep agencies honest, review outcomes against goals, and trigger a re-match or scope change if needed
Risk-free: No obligation to choose any agency we match you with
The problem with traditional agency search
Selecting an agency is like hiring a CMO. You wouldn't hire a Fortune 500 CMO for a startup, or a startup CMO for a scale-up. We help you find the right fit for where you are now, not where you think you should be.
The Traditional Way
- ×Takes 2-6 months of searching
- ×Talk to 10-15 agencies with endless presentations
- ×Still unsure what you actually need, or which type of agency fits your stage and industry
- ×30% chance of selecting a bad-fit agency, wasting 6 months before switching
- ×Waste months of internal time and resources
The Talesian Way
- ✓Get matched with the right agencies quickly
- ✓See only 2-3 pre-vetted options matched to your needs
- ✓Get honest assessments and clear guidance
- ✓Avoid costly mistakes with our curated matching
- ✓Save months of time - it's free
What you don't realize until it's too late
The domino effect
A bad agency choice doesn't just cost money. It stalls your roadmap, demotivates your team, makes you look bad to leadership, and forces you to start over - just as competitors are accelerating.
Opportunity cost is invisible
While you're in month 4 of agency search, your competitor launched their campaign. While you're fixing mistakes, they're scaling. The gap widens, and you never catch up.
AI makes bad agencies worse
Bad agencies use AI to hide weak work behind polished pitches. Old-school agencies aren't using AI at all. We verify that when agencies promise AI expertise, they actually deliver it - not just talk about it.
Calculate your savings
Traditional agency search costs brands months of internal time and often leads to selecting agencies that aren't the right fit for your stage. These mistakes can cost six figures or more. See how much time and money you'll save - our service is free and saves you both time and costly mistakes.
Traditional search: 2-6 months
100% Free
No cost to use Talesian. You only pay agencies when you choose to work with them.
We're not like the others
Here's what sets us apart from directories, consultants, and RFP platforms.
We're not a directory
We actively match you with the right agencies. No browsing through hundreds of profiles or doing the research yourself.
No ongoing fees or retainers
We work on success - you only benefit when you find the right agency.
We're not an RFP platform
We curate and match, we don't broadcast. You get 2-3 options, not 20 responses to sift through.
Industry experts verify everything
We bring in niche specialists by channel or industry to evaluate needs and assess agency claims. We ruthlessly detect bullshit.
Who are we?
We've been where you are. We come from brand and agency backgrounds, have raised money and exited businesses. We understand - from startup to scale-up to exit - what's required when, and who's best to deliver. This isn't theory. It's experience.
The Talesian Way
Agency selection is broken. This is the better way.
We only match you with agencies we believe will work.
We only claim agencies are good at something if we've seen proof.
If we tell you to walk away, we're doing you a favor.
Real results from real brands
See the kind of outcomes our matching process is designed to create.
"We wasted $180K and 8 months with the wrong agency. Then Talesian matched us perfectly in 10 days. I wish we'd started here."
Found agency in 10 days (after failure)
Alejandro TorresMarketing Operations Manager, Finch"As the person scheduling 47 agency calls, I thought this would be more work. Instead, Talesian gave me 6 hours a week back. Game changer."
6 hours/week saved
Tom WalkerCEO, Stride"I called bullshit on the 'free' claim. There's always a catch. Turns out, there isn't. Best zero dollars I've ever spent."
Skeptical, now converted
Marcus ParkCFO, Atlas Group"As CFO, I hate waste. Talesian saved us 4 months of salary costs plus avoided a $250K bad agency decision. That's real money."
$250K mistake avoided
Paula MitchellMarketing Consultant, 15 years"I've matched agencies for 15 years. I now recommend Talesian to my clients instead. They're better at it."
Expert endorsement
Daniel ShinVP Marketing, Cascade"We'd been searching for 4 months. Talesian found us the right agency in 9 days. Their process is efficient and their recommendations were spot-on."
9-day match
Nina PatelCMO, Vault"The agencies Talesian matched us with were all qualified and ready. No wasted time on capabilities calls. We're already seeing results from our new agency partnership."
3 qualified matches
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Get matched with pre-vetted agencies. 100% free for brands - no credit card, no obligation. We're here to help you find the perfect agency partner.