Chris Martinez of Bloom Agency joins Suneet to break down what really holds businesses back from scaling—hint: it’s not the economy. They discuss the nitty-gritty of building efficient teams, creating data-driven systems, and letting go of outdated ideas like running your agency “like a family.” With real talk on hiring, accountability, and making tough calls, Chris shares his knowledge to help business owners tighten operations, empower their teams, and stop leaving money on the table.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 - Respect's Foundation: The Invisible Glue
• 00:00:18 - Unveiling Reside: What’s in a Podcast?
• 00:00:57 - Bloom’s Maestro: Meet Chris Martinez
• 00:01:17 - Live Loud: Agency Freedom Awaits
• 00:02:24 - From Humble Roots: Bloom’s Origin Tale
• 00:04:46 - Cracks in the System: Staffing Truths
• 00:06:39 - The Stopwatch Effect: Time as a Mirror
• 00:10:20 - Team Rockets: Powering Up Together
• 00:15:12 - The Accountability Puzzle: Making Expectations Stick
• 00:20:24 - Tools for Titans: Systems that Shine
• 00:23:18 - The Automation Blueprint: Meeting Magic
• 00:25:20 - The Hiring Alchemy: Turning Gold into People
• 00:33:44 - The Newbie Formula: Teaching the Craft
• 00:37:16 - Money Gears: Spinning Profits in Motion
• 00:42:23 - Exit Velocity: Entrepreneurial Wisdom

Links and Resources:

• Reside Platform
• Reside Platform Website
• Chris on LinkedIn
• Chris on Instagram
• Bloom Agency

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