5 Steps To Make Your First Million - Roberto Martinez and Harry Sardinas

Roberto Martinez, dynamic Founder & CEO of Braven Agency and Smrts, Google Coach for California, and Entrepreneur-in-Residence for the City of LA, brings unstoppable energy and razor-sharp insight to his conversation with Harry Sardinas as they dive into what it really takes to hit your first million in business. With a no-excuses attitude, Roberto unpacks the gritty realities of market fit, relentless product testing, and the game-changing power of customer feedback. He champions smart, scrappy growth using free tools and bold strategies like OPM (Other People’s Money), all while weaving in powerful stories of perseverance, purpose, and hustle through the pandemic. From supporting local artisans to building high-impact collaborations with giants like Google, Roberto’s mission is clear: empower communities, uplift entrepreneurs, and digitize small businesses into thriving powerhouses. This high-voltage episode is a must-listen masterclass for founders hungry to grow fast, stay grounded, and give back.

About The Guest

Roberto Martinez is a visionary founder, strategist, and creative force behind Braven Agency and SMRTS.co, blending data-driven innovation with soulful purpose. As Google’s California Coach and LA’s former Entrepreneur in Residence, he’s empowered thousands of small businesses through tech, launched Braven Creative Studios AI, and earned honors like the LA Times B2B DEIA Award. A globe-trotting Long Beach native and visiting professor at CSULB, Roberto fuses business acumen, public service, and a relentless drive to create meaningful impact through AI, marketing, and community empowerment.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

00:17 - Guest Introduction

00:52 - Step 1: Understanding Market Fit

01:14 - Step 2: Testing Product

01:50 - Step 3: Listening to Customers

02:13 - Step 4: Marketing and Branding

04:46 - Resource Allocation and Funding

08:05 - Challenges and Opportunities of Entrepreneurs

12:46 - Story of Entrepreneurs

28:48 - Cultural Challenges and Community Work

29:54 - Introduction to Social Responsibility

30:17 - Community Events and Food Workshops

30:59 - Creating an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

31:48 - Importance of Community in Entrepreneurship

32:20 - Social Responsibility and Helping Each Other

33:39 - Achieving Success Through Community Building

35:01 - Mission and Purpose in Entrepreneurship

36:10 - Helping Small Businesses Go Digital

38:32 - Inspiring Stories from Speaking Tours

39:31 - Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

42:39 - Using Wealth to Create Community Value

44:02 - Conclusion and ConAbout The Host

Harry Sardinas is an Exponential Business Growth Strategist, Empowerment, Leadership, Public Speaking and Business Coach living in London, Influencer with 283,000+ followers, Events Organizer-connecting investors and entrepreneurs with opportunities. Harry helps companies to turn their products into global brands from the stage and he mentors tech companies and businesses to Get Pitch Ready and Investment Ready.

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