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
#164 – Running the Numbers w/ Matt Naimoli
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Most agency owners are great at insurance. The financial side? That's where things get fuzzy. Carey Wallace sits down with Matt Naimoli of Legacy Advisors to talk about what financial clarity actually looks like inside an independent agency — and why getting there changes everything from hiring decisions to long-term value. This is part one of a four-part series.
In this episode:
- Why most agency owners are making big decisions without the right financial picture
- What a fractional CFO actually does (and why "fractional" is the point)
- How to forecast staffing and growth before you need to
- Organic growth vs. acquisition — why doing both at once is harder than it sounds
- How debt, cash flow, and annual valuation connect to what your agency is worth
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Show previously named Insurance Refocused