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Most agency owners hit a revenue ceiling, struggle with operations, and work harder for less money. The dream of running a business turns into stress, frustration, and exhaustion.In this episode of the Garlic Marketing Show, Chris Martinez, CEO & Founder of DUDE Agency, reveals why most agencies fail to scale, the biggest profit mistakes owners make, and how to build an agency that makes money without running you into the ground.Chris shares the key revenue thresholds agencies struggle to pass, how to hire the right team, and why most agency owners don't pay themselves enough. If you're running an agency and feeling stuck, this episode is a must-watch.What You'll Learn:The biggest reasons agency owners get stuckWhy most agencies don't take home enough profitThe key revenue ceilings agency owners struggle to break throughHow Chris built and scaled his agency using outsourcingThe hiring mistakes that kill agency growthHow to get consistent lead flow without wasting moneyWhen to hire a Salesperson and why Most agencies get it WrongWhy most agencies focus on sales instead of fixing operationsThe first thing to do when preparing for an agency exitWhat buyers look at before acquiring your agencyConnect with Chris Martinez:Website - https://bloompartners.io/v2/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismartinez13/Book - https://www.amazon.com/Facts-Not-Feelings-Mastering-Marketing/dp/B0DPCRHY87Resources:Connect with IanDownload a Tackle Box!Supercharge your marketing and grow your business with video case stories today!Book a Discovery Call Today with Our ExpertsSubscribe to the YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hey everyone, welcome to the latest episode of Operation Agency Freedom. In today's show, I'll be sharing the story behind our recent rebranding from Dude Agency to Bloom. As the host, Chris Martinez, and CEO of Bloom, I'll walk you through our journey and the reasons behind this exciting change. We'll discuss how our focus has evolved from primarily providing outsourcing services to offering comprehensive management consulting and technology solutions for marketing agencies. Our goal is to help agencies increase profit, maximize value, unlock potential, and ultimately achieve an eight-figure exit. Throughout the episode, I'll share insights into the rebranding process, the challenges we faced, and the lessons we learned along the way. We'll also delve into the eight key areas where Bloom assists agencies, including fulfillment, client results, cash and profit management, leadership team dynamics, talent acquisition, customer retention, lead generation, sales performance, pricing, packaging, and strategic planning. Lastly, I'll share some impressive results our clients have achieved within the first 90 days of working with us, such as an average revenue growth of 18.71%, gross margin improvement of 39.47%, and a whopping 234.9% increase in net income. So, sit back, relax, and join me as we explore the exciting world of agency growth and the story behind our rebranding to Bloom.
Welcome back to the Hustle & Flowchart podcast! On today's incredible journey, I had the pleasure of reuniting with Chris Martinez, who offered his sharp and critical insights into some of the systemic issues we face in both the entrepreneurial world and the wider society. This episode isn't just business as usual; we took a deep dive into the discussion of racism -- a topic that's often deemed too sensitive or taboo, but one that we believe is vital for growth, awareness, and change. The Systemic Nature of Racism in the Film Industry Chris Martinez shed light on the systemic racism within the film industry, revealing that financial stakes often lead to casting predominantly white leads. This isn't always due to overt racism but instead a reliance on "safe" patterns to secure box office success. These decisions contribute to the significant underrepresentation of Asian Americans and African Americans in films. Our takeaway here is that systemic problems require systemic solutions – it's not merely a series of isolated incidents but a broader pattern that needs to be addressed. Embracing Diversity for Innovation and Growth Our discussion also branched into the necessity of diversifying our workforce. Chris pointed out how tapping into a broader range of talents can present untapped opportunities and aid in a business's growth. The world's demographics are shifting, and companies that embrace this change will be better positioned to succeed. Breaking Barriers in Communication and Culture We emphasized how technology and communication are crucial in breaking down the barriers between cultures. Both Chris and I agreed that an open mind and the readiness to overcome personal biases could lead to a more equitable and inclusive society, fostering personal and collective growth. We also discussed the "Agency Freedom Live" event aiming to promote these very values in the entrepreneurial space. The Scientific Approach to Understanding Racism Chris suggested recording an intro about what racism means. By defining racism and its manifestations, like assumed stereotypes, we can approach the issue scientifically. He encouraged business owners to objectively assess each individual's skills without letting biases interfere, advocating for a level playing field for all.. Overcoming Biases for Minority Entrepreneurs Chris shared personal experiences dealing with discrimination and bias, highlighting that minority entrepreneurs often need to work twice as hard to be recognized for their success. It highlighted the issue of credibility and how audience biases tend to favor white individuals, illustrating the need for greater diversity in speaking opportunities. Institutional Racism and Its Long-Term Impacts The episode also tackled institutional and systemic racism, particularly in the context of housing inequality for African Americans. We discussed how this has affected their ability to build wealth and pass on entrepreneurial knowledge, serving as a stark example of the pervasive challenges that minorities face. Resources from Chris Chris brings a unique voice to a commonly overlooked conversation in the industry. Beyond the podcast, Dude Agencystands as a testament to Chris's commitment to not just discussing change but actively fostering it. This is especially evident in the excitement around the upcoming "Agency Freedom Live" event—an innovative summit set to take place this August in San Diego. Tailored for forward-thinking entrepreneurs, the event pledges to offer a vibrant mix of educational sessions, leadership development, and engaging networking opportunities. This episode with Chris Martinez was a profound one. We delved into some uncomfortable realities about racism and representation, but it was a necessary conversation for growth and understanding. Our key takeaways involve recognizing the systemic and institutional nature of racism and the need to be proactive in fostering diversity and inclusivity in all spaces—not just as a moral imperative but as a smart business and social practice too. Let's take these insights and actions forward to create a world where innovation and leadership reflect our richly diverse society. Two Other Episodes You Should Check Out The Art of Inclusive Marketing: Make Your Customers Feel Seen with Sonia Thompson From Grassroots To Greatness with Lloyed Lobo Resources From Episode Accelerate growth with HubSpot's Sales Hub Check out other podcasts on the HubSpot Podcast Network Grab a 30-Day Trial of Kartra Connect with Joe on LinkedIn and Instagram Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Contact Joe: joe@hustleandflowchart.com Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Hustle & Flowchart Podcast! If the information in these conversations and interviews have helped you in your business journey, please head over to iTunes (or wherever you listen), subscribe to the show, and leave me an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help me continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help me reach even more amazing entrepreneurs just like you!
In today's enlightening discussion, we have the privilege of chatting with Chris Martinez, the resourceful founder of Dude Agency. Dude Agency is a unique company that focuses on aiding digital marketing agencies through providing skillful personnel, structuring efficient processes, maximizing profitability, and offering valuable education. As a testament to its outstanding service, Dude Agency graced the spotlight, earning itself a Gold Stevie Award from the American Business Association. Listen to Chris's profound insights about team dynamics and the evolution of self-esteem, considering his remarkable perspective being based outside of the United States. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned marketer, or simply someone seeking motivation to boost your productivity, Chris's advice will empower you with pioneering strategies to bring your dreams to life. By lending an attentive ear to this conversation, you'll not only gain constructive guidance but also find inspiration from the stories and experiences shared.Here are the reasons why you should listen to the full interview:Learn how to critically screen potential employees for their capacity for teamwork and sacrificeDiscover the significant influence of fostering self-esteem in children, through Chris's non-U.S perspective.Understand how exposure to different hardships can shift one's perspectives and fuel success.Interview Highlights Employee Selection: Prioritizing Teamwork and SacrificeChris emphasizes the need for team players in his company.The primary reason candidates miss job opportunities in Dude Agency is their lack of genuine concern for others.The company screens for willingness to make sacrifices for the team during the interview process.Fostering Self-Esteem: A Shift in PerspectiveLiving outside of the U.S. has exposed Chris to different societal norms, especially regarding boosting children's self-esteem.Recognizing this shift, Chris advises parents and mentors to uplift their children and mentees.Overcoming Challenges: Tapping into Your 'Why'Chris shares that being exposed to people with severe challenges puts your own struggles into perspective.He encourages tapping into our 'why' when encountering difficulties. Successful Adaptation: The Key to GrowthDiscussing people who work at factories, Chris observes how many don't know other ways to increase their income.He notes that the individuals who succeed are those willing to adapt. The Non-Sexy Side of Running an Agency: 5 Potential Pitfalls in 2022Chris expresses a desire to empower individuals to realize their dreams through their agencies.He also warns about the less glamorous aspects of running an agency.Listen to the full conversation to explore deeper discussions and more insights from our guest, Chris Martinez.Support the show
Hear from the industry experts themselves why Solutions 8 is the best Google Ads agency on the planet and why You vs. Google is a must-have!Get your copy of the book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWSNLNRN Learn more about the industry experts in this video here:Phillip Stutts, founder & CEO of Win BIG Media: https://phillipstutts.com/ Rachel Pedersen, Queen of Social Media: https://rachelpedersen.com/Ralph Burns, founder & CEO of Tier 11: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphburnsTommy Mello, The Home Service Expert : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommymello Chris Martinez, founder & CEO of DUDE Agency: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismart...Jacques van der Wilt, founder & CEO of DataFeedWatch: https://www.datafeedwatch.com/present...Adam Lyons, founder of Upsells.com:
Episode SummaryChris Martinez, Founder of DUDE Agency and host of the Operation Agency Freedom podcast, joins the show to discuss the work his agency does in web development and design and funnel building and his affinity for Mexican wrestling. Today, Chris and Harry talk about Chris' entrepreneurial journey, finding hidden gem talent in a remote work setting, and the importance of embracing connection and telling the whole story. Episode SponsorFocusrite –http://pcjk.es/focusrite ( http://pcjk.es/focusrite) FullCast –https://fullcast.co/ ( https://fullcast.co/) Key Takeaways06:26 – Entrepreneur and podcaster, Chris Martinez, joins the show to discuss his passion for Mexican wrestling and what inspired him to launch DUDE Agency 14:44 – The desire to become an entrepreneur and the conflicting feelings that ensued 18:23 – The origin story of DUDE Agency and lessons learned from launching an agency 22:16 – Mentors who have provided sound leadership to Chris, unique selling propositions and what DUDE Agency specializes in 26:25 – Chris' podcasting origin story 33:02 – Rethinking remote work and finding hidden gems of talent in unexpected places 41:48 – Chris' growth as a podcast host and the importance of connection 50:00 – Something Chris has changed his mind about recently and the most misunderstood thing about him 53:53 – Harry thanks Chris for joining the show and let's listeners know where they can connect with him and learn more about DUDE Agency Tweetable Quotes“It actually took a while to embrace the idea of calling myself an entrepreneur. I kinda remember being afraid of telling people that. For some reason there was an intimidation with that role.” (17:51) (Chris) “I think that we are going through an evolution in the Agency space. Leadership is so important. You have to learn how to lead a team otherwise you won't survive this latest evolution.” (21:58) (Chris) “‘D' stands for ‘Dream Team.' ‘U' stands for ‘Unstick Your Processes.' ‘D' stands for ‘Discover and Develop.' And then ‘E' stands for ‘Earn and Exit.'” (26:03) (Chris) “This is one thing that's interesting about agency people is we will always find a new way to leverage technology to find our ideal clients.” (31:36) (Chris) “What COVID did for us in a good way is we said, ‘Ok, we're all remote anyways. Instead of just trying to hire people in Tijuana, Mexico, let's see if we can find people in other parts of the country.' And so, then our team really started to expand.” (34:22) (Chris) “I think, from a hosting perspective, I really try to shift the interviews to finding something unique that this person can say. And I also only want to have people that I align with in terms of values on the show now.” (42:02) (Chris) Resources MentionedChris' LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismartinez13/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismartinez13/) Chris' Website – https://dudeagency.io/ (https://dudeagency.io/) DUDE Agency LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/dude-agency/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/dude-agency/) DUDE Agency Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dudeagency.io/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/dudeagency.io/?hl=en) DUDE Agency Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/dudeagency/ (https://www.facebook.com/dudeagency/) Chris' Podcast: Operation Agency Freedom – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/operation-agency-freedom-the-1-podcast-for-digital/id1461800717 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/operation-agency-freedom-the-1-podcast-for-digital/id1461800717) Podcast Junkies Website: https://www.podcastjunkies.com/ (podcastjunkies.com) Podcast Junkies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Podcastjunkies/ (https://www.youtube.com/c/Podcastjunkies/) Podcast Junkies Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastjunkiesjunkies/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastjunkiesjunkies/) Podcast Junkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcastjunkies (https://www.facebook.com/podcastjunkies) Podcast...
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Chris Martinez is an entrepreneur, speaker, author and the Founder of DUDE Agency, a company specializing in helping digital marketing agencies with their people, processes, and education so they can take on more projects and scale profitably. An entrepreneur from a young age, Chris has been running his digital agency since 2015. Discovering the advantages of hiring web design and development professionals in Tijuana, Mexico, he quickly scaled and then started to help other agency owners grow at previously unimaginable rates. Today, DUDE works with digital agencies all over the US and Canada, providing them the perfect outsourcing solution for digital agencies. Having earned his Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of California, Chris dedicated his career to creating new technology jobs in Latin America and Asia. Passionate about creating win-win scenarios, Chris' company helps digital agencies to scale through his unique process of hiring and selecting talent as they provide staff with cutting edge skills to agencies based in the US and Canada. In 2021, DUDE won a Gold Stevie Award from the American Business Association for Minority-Owned Business of the Year and a Silver Stevie Award for Most-Innovative Companies Under 100 Employees. Chris is also a sought-after speaker who spoke at events such as the prestigious Traffic and Conversion Summit in 2021. Passionate about giving back, for the last nine years, Chris has been mentoring a young man who lost his mom to breast cancer at age thirteen. A talented soccer player and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter, Chris works toward excellence, philanthropy and balance in all aspects of his life. Originally from Torrence, California, today Chris lives in Tijuana, Mexico with his wife and two dogs. "People Stay or Leave... Because of Leadership" Learn More About Chris and his Book - Click Here
Today's guest is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and the Founder of DUDE Agency, a company specializing in helping digital marketing agencies with their team building needs. Through their award-winning proprietary systems, they provide people, processes, and education to digital agencies so these businesses can take on more projects and scale profitably. Please welcome to the show today's guest, Chris Martinez! Top 3 Amplifiers: Top mistakes to avoid when building your team Top tips for recruiting the best talent Discover how to prep employees into leaders To listen, find other episodes, access the show notes, and find out more go to www.amplifyto7figures.com Connect with today's guest: Website: https://dudeagency.io Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dudeagency Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJxNhChWk1xlo3ZhkWtYnlw
In this month's Agency Success Interview, we featured Chris Martinez of DUDE Agency. Listen in as he shares lots of key insights on scaling your digital agency to the next level! Chris has built a multiple Seven Figure Agency and is among the best in his field when it comes to building your team/production's [...] The post Agency Success Interview with Chris Martinez appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.
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Ep #75 - Working with Agencies with Chris Martinez - In another edition of The Climb, Jon and David speak with Chris Martinez, CEO of Dude Agency, about working with Agency owners, their challenges and what works. A Digital Mastermind Production, Join us!
This episode, Ryan sits down to be interviewed by Dude Agency. They talk about how Ryan's history playing division 1 sports has fueled a competitive drive that's a perfect fit for the business world.Support the show
Chris Martinez and Oyuki Gallegos of DUDE Agency, tell us how they unexpectedly met through work, and build a relationship from there. They talk about building and scaling a company in Mexico and how loss and grieving almost broke them apart and how therapy helped them get through it.
Chris Martinez is the founder of DUDE, a company dedicated to helping digital agencies take on more clients and scale up with flat-rate, unlimited web design development with the combined effort of their team in Tijuana, Mexico. Chris is obsessed with hitting deadlines and helping agencies grow by giving them all the benefits of outsourcing without the downsides. In this episode… When we look at business owners we tend to focus on their success and how amazing it is that they have achieved what they have achieved. But the path that brought them there, the challenges they faced is actually more essential when you’re looking to get inspiration for your own version of success. That is definitely true with the story of Chris Martinez. He is an exceptional guy who’s made a difference in himself and in others. His is an inspiring story of learning through pain and struggling with the acceptance of his own vulnerabilities and weaknesses in order to get the steady footing you need to create his own success story. Chris is the founder of DUDE, the world’s #1 resource for web development and design support for digital agencies. His is an inspiring story of picking up the pieces and making something great out of the realization that time, people and opportunities lost cannot be gotten back. Now, through DUDE, Chris helps digital marketing agencies find the right people and processes to grow profitably. He talks about the system he created for hiring talent from unpopular places and arming them with tools, skills, and support they need to get a ton of web development and design projects completed on-time and on-budget. In this episode of Inspired Insider, Dr. Jeremy Weisz talks to Chris about his triumphs and failures that led him to where he is now. They dive deep into the importance of accepting one’s vulnerabilities, how your reactions to situations can make or break you, the value of good habit and decision making processes, and what it takes to build a business that connects people in a seamless way. Stay tuned.
Chris Martinez is the founder of DUDE, a company dedicated to helping digital agencies take on more clients and scale up with flat-rate, unlimited web design development with the combined effort of their team in Tijuana, Mexico. Chris is obsessed with hitting deadlines and helping agencies grow by giving them all the benefits of outsourcing without the downsides. In this episode… Everyone has experienced a low moment in their life but how we react to these moments is what sets us apart from other people. For Chris Martinez, losing his dad was such a big blow in his life and it made him vulnerable to so many things that at some point he realized that if he didn’t do something about it, he could very well end up staying in a very dark place. That was the moment he decided that it was time to get help. Chris Martines is the founder of DUDE, the world’s #1 resource for web development and design support for digital agencies. His is an inspiring story of picking up the pieces and making something great out of the realization that his vulnerabilities is what makes him unique. On this episode of Inspired Insider, Dr. Jeremy Weisz talks to Chris about accepting your vulnerabilities, celebrating milestones, and turning a weak moment into your source of strength. Stay tuned.
This episode is the THIRD in a mini-series from Roland for those of you that feel like you’re on the hamster wheel - or you’re the “dancing bear” in your business and you want to grow beyond that. Strategies For Maximizing The Short: The Easiest and Fastest Ways To Add $10-15,000 per Month To Your Income Which receives most of your efforts: Building your income or building your wealth? “I can’t count how many very land rich or asset-rich friends and acquaintance got into financial trouble because they were TOO focused on the long term and they ran out of the income to support their wealth building… And there’s also the chance that the long game you’re playing might not have a chance to play out. Life might have other plans for you.” Roland Frasier Today’s episode focuses on how to maximize your income and focus on “the short!” Roland is picking up from episode 117, laying out exactly what he would do (and has done) to create more short term income. “If I had no money and no contacts, this is exactly what I would choose to create a substantial income from scratch”. Roland Frasier 1 Public Speaking - Listen in to Episode 17 2 Product Launch Affiliate Marketing - Listen in to Episode 17 3 Create A Coaching Program: Masterminds Roland’s Mastermind Playbook 1) Choose an Industry (Business related masterminds are best). 2) Identify an influencer in your chosen industry. 3) Create a program where the group gathers monthly (if local) or quarterly (if national or global) where they share what’s working and what their biggest challenges are, and ask the group for help and connections. 4) Charge $1-100,000 dollars depending on your comfort level and what you believe the group can afford, and what their ROI on the Mastermind will be. 5) Provide an outstanding onboarding experience for new members to deep dive into their needs and challenges, what they will consider 'a win', and also what they have to offer the group in terms of special skills or how they add value. 5 Tollgate Deals Where you provide the bridge from one person who has something of value (the seller) to the host who has an audience who could benefit from the sellers' products or services. You would provide an introduction and typically get 20-30% of sales from the seller. This is sort of a fancy term for being a broker. Listen to Roland’s example of this, and the way you can sometimes receive a commission from both ends, resulting in 50% of sales. Roland Suggests you learn more about this from Bob Serling, 5 Small Events - A Low Risk, High Reward Strategy • Hear how Roland generated $675k from a small event with 12 attendees! • How Roland built up his Facebook group using $10 a day boosts, and uses that to funnel into his small events and ultimately his Mastermind. • How Leverage, Grow, Scale and Exit was born. Roland’s Formula For Small Events: How to Get Started Before the Event: 1) Create an audience (if you don’t already have one) OR approach somebody else who has that compatible audience and split the proceeds 50/50. 2) Create a low hassle video about the event, how much it is and what they will take away from it. 3) Build a simple page in Click Funnels (if you don’t want to do this yourself then have someone on Fiver or Dude Agency do it for you). 4) Post (or have your partner with the audience post) the video with a text summary across Social and on your podcast if you have one. 5) Every comment on social posts must be followed up and responded to! 6) Build your amazing content presentations for the event, allow for breaks and don’t let your sessions go over 90-minute sessions! 7) Rent a nice board room at a nice quality hotel. 8) Arrange for Audio Visual - you don’t need mics but make sure to have a screen and projector. 9) Make a crude hand drawing of the board room table layout - so that you can mark people’s names and make notes. Ask people to say their names and share what they do and why they’re there. At The Small Event: 10) Be sure to ask questions and involve everyone! Tip: Roland puts a checkmark by every name each time he asks them a question. He tries to have 3 checks on each name by the end. 11) Have lunch with them! At least on the first day. 12) On the second morning, find out what everybody ‘took away from’ the first day. 13) Before you make your “upsell offer” and before lunch, make sure to present your most amazing, most helpful, most impactful content. 14) After the big breakthrough, offer the ‘extra thing’, whether it’s a mastermind or another event or a coaching program. 15) Let them have lunch on their own on the second day. This allows them to say “Hey that was cool when they had lunch with us”. 16) After lunch, go around the room and ask everyone if they have any questions about your upsell offer. Be sure to congratulate people who are signing up in order to affirm that social proof and encourage others to jump in. 17) Deliver some more content for about 90 minutes. It can be you or you can bring in a guest that affirms your credibility. 19) Have a reception with drinks. You can have a cash bar or you can provide some drinks and get an area in the bar for everyone to hang out. 20) Use the reception to connect one on one with each attendee, and close the sale of your next step offer! “I still use these five strategies. Of course, there are other great ways to up your short game to create income, but the ones that I’ve talked about here are 5 of the best! Fastest, easiest, lowest hassle”. Roland Frasier To dig in further with Roland, sign up on our home page for exclusive content from Roland to your inbox. We’ll be dropping another sit-down interview this Wednesday, so take a moment to subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Roland will be continuing this series next week, focusing on LONG term strategies! Contact & Follow Roland On Facebook On Instagram Through his Website Follow Business Lunch Podcast On Instagram On Twitter Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Business Lunch with Roland Frasier? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on ApplePodcasts and leave us an honest review! Your feedback will not only help us improve the show, but it will help us connect with more high flyers like you. Click to find us on Apple Podcasts and other podcast players
Enjoy one of our favorites from Season 11!Once you raise your first growth round, or achieve a certain revenue milestone, you're likely ready to hire. Your first hire is so critically important because the wrong person can set your company back 6-9 months, potentially tank you entirely. Your next few hires carry a similar weight. We know that 9 out of 10 companies fail, and one of the top reasons for failure is 'wrong team'. That means most companies have a hiring process in place that leads them to hire the wrong people, which ultimately dooms their company. How do you be not like them? Chris Martinez, Founder & CEO of the white-label backend web dev company DUDE Agency, has built a process that attracts great talent, includes addressing potential failure points, and ultimately makes sure the person coming on is a 10/10 by their standards. This is a really good conversation where he walks through their exact hiring process for other companies like you to borrow and tweak. He also shares some powerful backstory around his upbringing that you won't want to miss.Head to startuphypeman.com/articles/chris-martinez-podcast for a bonus blog post written by Chris where he breaks it down even further. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode Chris Martinez from DUDE agency joins us to share how he's found affordable agency talent in an unconventional place. We talk about the keys to successfully building an offshore team, details on DUDE's hiring process and keys to running a whitelabel agency. About Chris Martinez Chris Martinez is the CEO and Co-founder of DUDE which partners with digital agencies to provide them the people and processes to help them scale profitably. He's also the author of Hacking Mexico. Chris owned a digital agency for over 6 years and in 2013 moved all of his web design and development to Tijuana Mexico and it was a total game-changer for his agency. He quickly learned that Tijuana gives agencies all the benefits of outsourcing and none of the downsides. In 2017, Chris launched DUDE and is now providing the perfect outsourcing solution for digital agencies. Follow Chris Online LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismartinez13/ Website: https://dudeagency.io/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dudeagency.io/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dudeagency/ Email Chris: chris@dudeagency.io Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Mexico-Outsource-Development-Tijuana/dp/0692148485
Chris Martinez is the CEO of Dude Agency, where he gives digital agencies the people and processes to help them scale profitably. Dude Agency operations are in Tijuana, Mexico and have gone from 5 to over 30 staff in just a year. They're helping digital agencies and also changing the way the world perceives Mexico.
Once you raise your first growth round, or achieve a certain revenue milestone, you're likely ready to hire. Your first hire is so critically important because the wrong person can set your company back 6-9 months, potentially tank you entirely. Your next few hires carry a similar weight. We know that 9 out of 10 companies fail, and one of the top reasons for failure is 'wrong team'. That means most companies have a hiring process in place that leads them to hire the wrong people, which ultimately dooms their company. How do you be not like them? Chris Martinez, Founder & CEO of the whitelabel backend web dev company DUDE Agency, has built a process that attracts great talent, includes addressing potential failure points, and ultimately makes sure the person coming on is a 10/10 by their standards. This is a really good conversation where he walks through their exact hiring process for other companies like you to borrow and tweak. He also shares some powerful backstory around his upbringing that you won't want to miss.Head to startuphypeman.com/articles/chris-martinez-podcast for a bonus blog post written by Chris where he breaks it down even further. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Executing your work is tough, and outsourcing it is tempting...but most people get it wrong. Chris Martinez, Founder, and CEO of DUDE Agency, built his entire business on outsourcing and he's here to teach you what he's learned.Want the full transcript? Visit the show notes page on our website:https://servedontsell.com/modern-sales/using-trade-shows-to-acquire-clients-and-scale-up-an-agency-with-chris-martinez-part-2-of-2---Get a daily sales insight sent straight to your inbox:Subscribe to the daily sales insights newsletter Don't miss a single episode:Subscribe on SpotitySubscribe on Apple Podcasts Like what you heard?Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.
Executing your work is tough, and outsourcing it is tempting...but most people get it wrong. Chris Martinez, Founder and CEO of DUDE Agency, built his entire business on outsourcing and he's here to teach you what he's learned.Want the full transcript? Visit the show notes page on our website:https://servedontsell.com/modern-sales/using-trade-shows-to-acquire-clients-and-scale-up-an-agency-with-chris-martinez-part-1-of-2---Get a daily sales insight sent straight to your inbox:Subscribe to the daily sales insights newsletter Don't miss a single episode:Subscribe on SpotitySubscribe on Apple Podcasts Like what you heard?Help us get the word out by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.
In this exciting interview Chris Martinez of Dude Agency shares the secrets to hacking Mexico for website and agency talent. I’ve known Chris since about 2012 through a great local marketing group hosted by none other than the founder of Get Clear Marketing, Henry Evans. He is a sharp marketer and awesome entrepreneur who is […]
In this exciting interview Chris Martinez of Dude Agency shares the secrets to hacking Mexico for website and agency talent. I’ve known Chris since about 2012 through a great local marketing group hosted by none other than the founder of Get Clear Marketing, Henry Evans. He is a sharp marketer and awesome entrepreneur who is […]
* CEO and Founder of Dude Agency * 2012 he started a web design firm * His team was in The Philippines * Needed better support in the U.S. time zones * Found a team in Tijuana * Had over 200 clients * Small team of just 5 * 2017 wanted to try something new * Hanging out on the beach * Was listening to Russ Perry ( ../../../blog/russ-perry ) of Design Pickle * " Selling The Invisible: A Field Guide To Modern Marketing ( https://amzn.to/2TsWOSa ) " said people love the "oo" sound like Google, Yahoo, and Dude * DUDE: Digital Updates Done by Experts * Stop the scroll * He had a wrestling mask * Wears the mask and outfit at trade shows * It repels the people they don't want as clients as a Rorschach test * Systems and processes are key to growth * Operations is where you make or lose money * He hired someone for $5,000 to make his initial processes * He made the on-boarding process for new clients himself * He's not a techie so he could see things from the client's perspective * Dudefest twice a year for clients Get all of the show notes for every episode of The Sales Podcast ( https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/podcasts/ ) with Wes Schaeffer, The Sales Whisperer® ( https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/ ). Use these resources to grow your sales: * Sell More This Month ( https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/30-day-sales-growth ) * Hire Better Salespeople ( https://talentgenius.simplybook.me/v2/ ) * Hire The Best Keynote Speaker ( https://www.wesschaeffer.com/ ) * Find Your Best CRM ( https://info.thesaleswhisperer.com/best-crm-quiz ) * Join the Free Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimplementors/ ) Check out early episodes of The Sales Podcast: * Episodes 1 to 10 ( https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/blog/sales-podcast-episodes-one-to-ten ). * Episodes 11 to 20 ( https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/blog/the-sales-podcast-episodes-11-20 ). * Episodes 21 to 30 ( https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/blog/sales-podcast-episodes-21-30 ). * Episodes 31 to 40 ( https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/blog/sales-podcast-episodes-31-40 ). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-sales-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy