Chris Martinez
Operations and exit 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 buildingCEO and founder coachingTeam performanceSales process |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Sales coach |
| Practice | Bloom Partners |
Chris Martinez runs Bloom Partners, a firm that fixes operations for marketing agency owners. Bloom steps in as an interim leadership team. It builds systems, improves hiring, cuts client churn and holds owners accountable on one-on-one calls. Its work follows five agency stages, from launching to exiting. Bloom also helps owners prepare to sell, with a goal of an 8-figure exit. It puts on a live event for agency owners in San Diego.
What Chris helps with
Chris works with agency owners whose growth has stalled, profits are shrinking or daily operations have taken over. The work also covers preparing the agency for a sale.
- Growth that has slowed down
- Shrinking profit margins
- Clients leaving faster than expected
- Team members who need constant micromanaging
- Being buried in daily operations
- Hiring, onboarding and training staff
- Improving marketing and sales processes
- Preparing an agency for a high-value sale
Who Chris works with
Clients are marketing agency owners at any level of growth. Some are launching. Some are validating their offer. Others are building systems, professionalizing leadership or getting ready to exit. Owners who feel stuck, stressed about profit or stretched by daily operations are the main fit.
How Chris works
Bloom sorts agencies into five stages: Launching, Validating, Developing, Professionalizing and Exiting. The plan changes as the agency moves through them. The team steps in as interim leaders. It acts as COO to build systems, as HR partner to hire and train, and as Head of CX to reduce churn. Owners also join one-on-one accountability calls. The process starts with a call about where the agency is now and where the owner wants it to be. Then the owner gets a custom growth plan.
Background and qualifications
- Runs Bloom, a firm for marketing agency owners
- Acts as interim COO, HR partner and Head of CX for agencies
- Hosts a podcast
- Speaks at Agency Freedom Live in San Diego, June 2025
Chris Martinez pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one accountability calls
- Interim COO, HR and Head of CX support
- Custom growth plan
- Exit and sell preparation
- Agency Freedom Live event
- Podcast
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The CoachVouch take
Bloom steps in as an interim COO, HR partner and Head of CX for marketing agencies, not only as an advisor.
Best for marketing agency owners who want fixed operations, lower churn and a path to selling.
Common questions
How much does Chris Martinez charge?
Coaching with Chris runs $85 to $160 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Chris Martinez help with?
Chris Martinez helps with growth that has slowed down, shrinking profit margins, clients leaving faster than expected and team members who need constant micromanaging.
Does Chris Martinez only work with marketing agencies?
Bloom's work is built for marketing agency owners. Its five stage plan is designed around how agencies grow.
Does Bloom help with selling an agency?
Yes. Bloom has an exit and sell service and helps owners prepare for a profitable sale.
How do I contact Chris Martinez?
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