In this episode Carey and Lindsay sit down with Grant Weber, President of TruSummit Insurance Solutions to talk about the entrepreneurship, partnerships, and the challenges of business ownership. Grant shares his personal experiences and lessons learned, offering valuable advice for those considering partnerships. He emphasizes the importance of clear communication, detailed contracts, and the impact of personal experiences on professional decisions.

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In this episode, Carey and Lindsay are joined by David Watson from RiskAdvisor to talk about the impact of data on agency operations and acquisitions. The conversation covers the topic of RiskAdvisor's functionality, and explores the efficiency and value of capturing and leveraging data, as well as the potential for data-driven decision-making in an agency acquisition.

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In this episode, Lindsay and Carey sit down with Elliot Bassett, the president of Ellerbrock-Norris and co-founder of Rocketship Ventures. They discuss Elliot's journey in the insurance industry and the development of Launch, a software platform designed to help insurance agencies become trusted advisors to their clients providing a roadmap to assist in ways to improve their insurance score and build client relationships.

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Agency Focus is the premier resource for agents to understand their agency's value, plan for a transition of ownership, and prepare for acquisitions.

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In this episode, Lindsay and Carey are joined by Meg McKean to discuss imposter syndrome, knowing your worth, and redefining success. They explore the challenges and doubts that come with pursuing a non-traditional career path, the importance of embracing your own journey, and the power of vulnerability and authenticity. Meg shares her own experiences and offers advice on how to navigate imposter syndrome and make choices that align with your values and goals. The conversation highlights the need for support and solidarity among women in the insurance industry and emphasizes the importance of defining success on your own terms.

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In this episode, Lindsay and Carey sit down with Olivia Schmitt from Vertafore to talk about personal and professional growth in the insurance industry. Covering various topics, including their love for family and dogs, the importance of having a mentor, and redefining success in different areas of life. Olivia shares her experience transitioning from a small insurance company to a large company and emphasizes the value of finding a mentor in navigating the industry.

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In this episode, Lindsay and Carey sit down with Kevin Panter, the owner of Kevin Panter Insurance and a founding member of Southeastern Network Agencies (SNA) to discuss the importance of technology and learning from failure. Kevin emphasizes the importance of hiring the right people, partnering with the right companies, and investing in technology to enhance agency operations.

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In this episode, Carey and Lindsay sit down with Jennifer Weaver, a lawyer at Manning Fulton & Skinner, P.A., who specializes in insurance industry litigation, to discuss the recent ruling by the FTC banning non-compete clauses in employment contracts. She explains that non-competes are agreements between employers and employees that prevent the employee from working for a competitor during or after employment. The FTC's ruling prohibits employers from entering into or enforcing non-compete clauses with employees, independent contractors, and other workers. However, there is a narrow exception for non-competes with senior executives earning over $150,000 a year. Jennifer advises employers to review their agreements and consider alternative ways to protect their business, such as confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements. She also discusses the changes to the salary threshold for overtime exemptions and the importance of correctly classifying employees as exempt or non-exempt.

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In this episode, Carey and Lindsay sit down with Jimi Honachek, Vice President of YMI Insurance, to talk about his industry journey. From integrating into his family agency's legacy to fostering trust among the staff, Jimi shares invaluable insights reflecting on his podcasts for local marketing initiatives, and the intricacies of implementing transformative changes such as process and technology upgrades.

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Agency Focus is the premier resource for agents to understand their agency's value, plan for a transition of ownership, and prepare for acquisitions.

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