Business Refocused
Helps leaders navigate the numbers, people, and strategy behind sustainable growth. Hosted by Carey Wallace and Lindsay Sexton, the show dives into what really happens when a business is changing, whether it’s expanding, merging, transitioning ownership, or rethinking operations.
Each conversation offers practical insight on analyzing your business, making data-driven decisions, and building a company built to last.
Show previously named Insurance Refocused, but changed to Business Refocused in November 2025. Business owners of all industries face the same challenges as independent insurance agencies.
Business Refocused
#109 - Failing to Plan: An Agency's Biggest Risk
In this episode, Lindsay and Carey discuss the importance of perpetuation planning for agency owners and the consequences in the event of not having a plan in place. They dive into the components that should be included in a perpetuation plan, and the steps to take to create a living document that can be updated regularly. If there's one thing they want listeners to take away from this episode, it's the emotional and financial implications of being unprepared and encourages agency owners to take action to protect their businesses and families.
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Show previously named Insurance Refocused
