Our Team
Our Founders
At Reside, our leadership is a force to be reckoned with. Meet the four founders who bring experience, passion, and innovation to the table. These industry experts and visionaries bring a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge, setting the standard for excellence in real estate coaching.
They've walked the path you're on, and they're here to guide you toward greatness. With their collective wisdom and Reside's innovative platform, your journey to real estate excellence has never been clearer.
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
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
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
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
At Reside Platform, our team of dedicated professionals is committed to empowering real estate team leaders to achieve unparalleled success. Comprising of five highly skilled individuals, our team brings a wealth of experience and expertise in various facets of real estate consulting and coaching.
Our experts specialize in bookkeeping, ensuring accurate financial management and reporting; agent productivity, driving sales performance and growth; onboarding, providing seamless integration for new team members; and CRM support, optimizing client relationship management for maximum efficiency.
At Reside, we are passionate about fostering the growth and scalability of your real estate team, delivering personalized support and innovative solutions tailored to your unique needs.
Brittany Bloom
Executive Assistant
Brittany Bloom 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
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
Director of Team Operations
Lauren Rathgeb 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, Lauren 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
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.
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
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.
