Firebreather

The Client Who Crushed Our Comfort Zone (and Made Us Better)

At Firebreather Marketing, we set the bar high. We pride ourselves on delivering polished websites with top-notch functionality. So, when a gym owner with equally high standards became a client, we were confident he’d be blown away. We delivered a website he loved – visually stunning and packed with features. But then came the curveball: slow loading times.

We threw everything at it – minification, optimization – but the truth stung: our existing technology couldn’t keep up with his (and frankly, our own) expectations. We had to make a tough call: a full refund and walk away. It was a first for us, a bitter pill to swallow, but ultimately, a turning point.

This wasn’t a setback; it was a wake-up call. We vowed to find the absolute best hosting solution, a server that mirrored the quality of the websites we built. We embarked on a relentless quest, testing and researching until we found the holy grail: the top provider in the business (we won’t reveal their secret sauce, but trust us, it’s good).

The result? Every Firebreather website got an instant performance boost. But the benefits went way beyond speed. These servers are rock-solid – near zero downtime and top-notch security, meaning your website is a fortress against online threats.

We learned a valuable lesson that day: never settle for anything less than the best. Our client’s high standards pushed us to improve, and in turn, all our clients benefit from a superior hosting experience. This is what keeps us constantly striving, always looking to elevate the Firebreather game. Onward and upward!

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Bart Griffin

Bart Griffin is Owner of Firebreather Marketing and a has been helping CrossFit affiliates level up their websites and marketing for nearly a decade. Originally from Seattle, WA, Bart and his family still reside in the Northwest.

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