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
#125 - Reinventing Insurance: Talent, Tech, and Taking Risks w/ Aubie Knight
In this episode, Lindsay and Carey sit down with Aubie Knight, CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina, to discuss the evolution of insurance associations, the importance of talent development through initiatives like InsurAcademy, and technology's role in modernizing the industry. He emphasizes how associations must adapt to create value for their members while sharing insights on the innovative 101 Weston Labs and its impact on the insurance landscape.
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Show previously named Insurance Refocused