How to Build a Profitable, Sellable Agency | Chris Martinez

Join Corey Quinn and Chris Martinez, CEO & Founder of Bloom, to hear how he transformed a turbulent past into a thriving agency career. Chris opens up about the power of financial literacy, why “Facts Not Feelings” drives every major decision, and what it really takes to build an agency that can grow (and sell). From pricing strategy to personal therapy, Chris shares bold insights every agency owner needs to hear.

Episode Highlights:

- From Trouble to Triumph — How Chris turned personal adversity into entrepreneurial drive.

- Facts Not Feelings — Why this philosophy is key to smart, emotion-free decision-making.

- Financial Literacy for Founders — The metrics every agency owner must master to grow and sell.

- Building a Sellable Agency — What makes a business attractive to buyers (and what doesn’t).

- Therapy and Leadership — How self-work translates into stronger leadership and better business.

- Team Over Everything — Why assembling the right people boosts value and scalability.

- Market-Rate Mindset — Why paying yourself properly reveals your agency’s true worth.

- Plan It, Prove It — The importance of documenting strategy before making big moves.

- Profit with Purpose — Why Chris plans to donate the majority of his wealth to charity.

 

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

- Check out Bloom: https://bloompartners.io 

- Buy “Facts Not Feelings” by Chris Martinez: https://www.amazon.com/Facts-Not-Feelings-Mastering-Marketing/dp/B0DPCRHY87 

- Connect with Chris Martinez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismartinez13 

- Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisfrombloom 

- Listen to Operation Agency Freedom Podcast: https://bloompartners.io/our-podcast 

 

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