Chris Martinez
Operations and profit coaching for marketing agency owners
| Hourly rate range | $85 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthOperations and systemsAgenciesExit planning and successionLeadership and team buildingFinance and profitCEO and founder coachingTeam performanceLeadership development |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Sales coach |
| Practice | Bloom Partners |
Chris Martinez runs Bloom Partners, a coaching and consulting firm for marketing agency owners. The team steps in as an interim leadership group to fix operations, build systems, and lift profit. Bloom works through a method called Facts Not Feelings, which relies on data-driven decisions. Each client gets a 35-page business plan, a financial growth strategy, and one-on-one consulting. The long-term aim is a profitable agency that runs without the owner and sells for a high value.
What Chris helps with
Bloom works with agency owners whose growth has stalled, profits are shrinking, or daily operations have taken over. The goal is a stronger business that can also be sold well.
- Growth that has stalled
- Shrinking profit margins
- Clients leaving faster than expected
- A team that needs constant micromanaging
- Hiring, onboarding, and training staff
- Building a leadership team that runs the business without the owner
- Mastering agency financials
- Preparing an agency for a profitable exit
Who Chris works with
Bloom works with marketing agency owners at any stage. Its model names five stages: Launching, validating, developing, professionalizing, and exiting. Clients include CEOs and founders who feel buried in daily operations and want a team and systems that let them step back.
How Chris works
Bloom uses a method called Facts Not Feelings, which bases decisions on data. The process has three steps. First, a call to discuss where the agency is and where the owner wants it to be. Second, a custom growth plan with a 35-page business plan, a financial growth strategy, and one-on-one consulting. Third, hands-on help carrying out the plan. The team acts as COO, HR partner, and Head of CX, and holds owners accountable on one-on-one calls.
Chris Martinez pricing
Programs and services
- Free strategy call
- Custom 35-page business plan and financial growth strategy
- One-on-one consulting
- Interim COO, HR, and client experience support
- Agency Freedom Live event in San Diego, June 26 to 28, 2025
- Podcast
Chris Martinez reviews
The CoachVouch take
Bloom steps in as an interim COO, HR partner, and Head of CX instead of only giving advice.
Best for marketing agency owners who want to fix operations, raise profit, and build an agency that can be sold.
Common questions
How much does Chris Martinez charge?
Coaching with Chris runs $85 to $160 an hour. Message Chris from this page for an exact quote.
What does Chris Martinez help with?
Chris Martinez helps with growth that has stalled, shrinking profit margins, clients leaving faster than expected and a team that needs constant micromanaging.
Does Chris Martinez work with agencies at different stages?
Yes. Bloom's model covers five stages, from launching an agency to preparing for an exit, and the strategy changes as the agency grows.
Will Bloom help with the hiring and team side of an agency?
Yes. Bloom acts as an HR partner to help hire, onboard, and train staff, and helps build a leadership team that can run the business without the owner.
How do I contact Chris Martinez?
Send Chris a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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