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#86 - Inside the Acquisition: 7-Month Reflection w/ Rob Bowen

September 17, 2024 • Lindsay & Carey Wallace • Episode 86

In this episode, Lindsay and Carey Wallace sit down with Rob Bowen, the owner of Patriotic Insurance Group, about his first seven months post acquisition. They discuss the process of getting on an approved buyer's list, the challenges of acquiring a paper-based agency and the challenges and lessons learned during the transition period, such as data import, technology implementation, and cultural adjustments.

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