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
#43 - The Internship of Buying an Agency w/ Lisa Hengel
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In this episode, Carey and Lindsay sit down with Lisa Hengel from Willow Wood Insurance Agency to talk about her journey buying an agency, or as she calls it, her 'internship.' We delve into the real-world lessons she learned, what it was like bringing a new team member on board, and how she stumbled upon the two agencies she now owns.
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Show previously named Insurance Refocused
