resideplatform

Our Founders

At Reside, we’re driven by a leadership team that’s walked the walk.
Our four founders bring decades of hands-on experience, innovative thinking, and proven success in real estate coaching, operations, and growth.
Together, they’ve built a platform designed to help real estate professionals reach their full potential. With their guidance, achieving consistent performance and long-term success becomes not just possible—but guaranteed.

Jon Cheplak

Jon Cheplak

Co-Founder

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Jon Cheplak

(Co-Founder)

Jon Cheplak is a recognized business coach for high-profile real estate operators. He has consulted top franchise CEOs for over 35 years, with a client list of iconic residential real estate teams and brokerages.
Jon’s work in leadership consulting helps top business talent reach their full potential and accelerate growth.He launched Cheplak Digital with Preston Guyton in August 2022, which currently manages online lead generation for over 35 teams across North America.

Suneet Agarwal

Suneet Agarwal

Co-Founder

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Suneet Agarwal

(Co-Founder)

Suneet Agarwal has been a top realtor in Sacramento for 12 years and serves as CEO of Best Sac Homes Group and Big Block Realty North. Best Sac Homes Group is currently ranked #1 Mega Team for most homes sold in the State of California, by RealTrends and the Wall Street Journal.
Additionally, Suneet works alongside Jon Cheplak, coaching top teams and brokerages all over North America to higher productivity.

Preston Guyton

Preston Guyton

Co-Founder

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Preston Guyton

(Co-Founder)

Preston Guyton is an entrepreneur with true real estate expertise, as a licensed broker and contractor. For over 20 years he has focused on online lead generation and helped several companies exceed $100M in yearly sales.
In 2021, Preston launched Palms Realty as an independent company and in less than two years built a team of over 100 realtors and exceeded 1K closed transactions. The company is on pace to exceed 300M in closed volume by the end of its second year.

Nick McLean

Nick McLean

Co-Founder

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Nick McLean

(Co-Founder)

Nick McLean is an expert consultant for Jon Cheplak’s Select Coaching, guiding top real estate brokers and team leaders across North America. He formed Nick McLean Real Estate in 2012, where his team sells over 500 homes a year with $250M in sales volume.
Nick owns and operates a successful property- management company, oversees multiple rental and investment properties, and has appeared on RealTrends Top 250 Teams for multiple years.

Our Team

Behind every great platform is a great team—and Reside is no exception.
Our skilled professionals bring deep expertise in sales operations, finance, onboarding, CRM systems, and productivity optimization.
Whether it’s improving back-office workflows or helping your agents close more deals, we’re here to support every aspect of your growth.
At Reside, we don’t just consult—we become your team’s strongest ally.

Brittany Bloom

Brittany Earnhardt

Executive Assistant

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Brittany Earnhardt

(Executive Assistant)

Brittany Earnhardt graduated with a bachelor’s degree in both Marketing and Business Management and has over 10 years of experience in customer service and over 3 years of experience supporting high-level CEOs.
At Reside Platform she assists all four founders and other departments within the organization, constantly bringing a positive attitude, effective solutions, and proven results. Brittany also works closely with Reside Team Leaders and their Admin staff to deliver exceptional client experiences and comprehensive support.

Curtis Frye

Curtis Frye

Chief Financial Officer

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Curtis Frye

(Chief Financial Officer)

Curtis Frye was brought onto Reside Platform to lead a team of Accountants and Bookkeepers compile financials for numerous teams.
He brings over 30 years of Accounting experience with over 15 years of C-level leadership experience. He is a licensed CPA for the State of Washington and has a Master’s Degree from Gonzaga University.

Lauren Rathgeb

Lauren Holland

Director of Team Operations

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Lauren Holland

(Director of Team Operations)

Lauren Holland is the Director of Team Operations at Reside Platform, where she specializes in optimizing real estate team operations, coaching and training administrative and virtual assistants, and developing scalable standard operating procedures (SOPs).
At Reside, Holland leads initiatives in onboarding, agent services, client meetings, operations, and admin coaching. With a strong background in executive and operational support, she offers strategic counsel to Real Estate Admin and Virtual Assistants worldwide, focusing on fostering leadership, enhancing client onboarding processes, and delivering exceptional client experiences.

Mie Yamashita

Mie Yamashita

Head of Team Productivity

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Mie Yamashita

(Head of Team Productivity)

Mie Yamashita is a top-performing real estate Coach passionate about partnering with real estate agents. What sets Mie apart is her boundless energy and innovative coaching style. She partners with agents to enhance their businesses while improving their quality of life, igniting powerful and life-changing successes.
Mie has helped hundreds of real estate agents generate millions in GCI throughout her career as a real estate coach. She works with top-performing teams in the industry and is known for her transformative coaching and training.

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Travis Halverson

CRM Client Success

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Travis Halverson

(CRM Client Success)

Travis Halverson has been an Inside Sales Agent (ISA) for almost seven years, achieving over 600 closings. He is passionate about transforming the real estate industry and assists over 70 teams nationwide through Digital Maverick, bringing a positive attitude and extensive knowledge to every interaction.
Additionally, he collaborates with Ezhomesearch, helping exclusive clients with conversion to ensure they capitalize on generated opportunities. Beyond Ezhomesearch, Travis works with the Reside Platform, engaging with over 40 CEOs to enhance their conversion tactics and follow-up processes. He enjoys brainstorming with these leaders to discover innovative ways to make real estate more efficient and user-friendly.

Paul Diaz

Paul Diaz

Head of Sales

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Paul Diaz

(Head of Sales)

Paul Diaz is a sales expert with over 20 years of experience in sales, leadership, training, and startups. With Reside Platform, Paul helps real estate teams scale through recruitment, training, and lead conversion. Paul began his work with numerous high-level organizations within the Real Estate Industry including at BoldLeads, where he generated $25M in software sales. He later led growth initiatives at Real Geeks, doubling customer accounts and revenue. Additionally, Paul has coached thousands of real estate agents, refining their sales skills through webinars and classes.

Brooke Riecke

Brooke Riecke

Client Success Manager

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Brooke Riecke

(Client Success Manager)

Brooke Riecke is an accomplished Client Success Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional client experiences and driving team performance. With a strong background in operations, training, and project management, she excels at improving internal processes while enhancing the overall client journey. Brooke is known for her ability to resolve challenges quickly, streamline workflows, and ensure deliverables exceed expectations.
Her leadership style is rooted in empathy, accountability, and decisive action. She’s led corporate initiatives, created impactful training programs, and built scalable systems that support cross-departmental growth. Outside of work, Brooke enjoys traveling and spending quality time with family and friends—experiences that fuel her people-first approach.

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