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The independent insurance agency space is rapidly changing and evolving. The whole industry is feeling it and we want to provide a connection for agents to understand that they’re not alone. Join industry expert, Carey Wallace, and her Gen X daughter, Lindsay Wallace, as they interview agency owners, and get down in the nitty-gritty of every day topics that you face in your agency. The incoming wave of M&A, agency marketing, technology & insurtech, and generational change is upon us, join us as we redefine the industry!

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#104 - Starting From Scratch w/ Charles McDade

January 21, 2025 • Lindsay & Carey Wallace • Episode 104

In this episode, Lindsay and Carey Wallace sit down with Charles McDade, Agency Owner at McDade Insurance, to discuss building an agency from scratch from an entrepreneurial perspective. The conversation covers the importance of relationships, the lessons learned from entrepreneurship, and the significance of context in receiving advice. Charles also hits on the top key decisions that agency owners should focus on, including choosing the right MGA for you, understanding financial metrics, and the significance of asking the right questions to foster successful partnerships.

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