Lindsay Sexton & Carey Wallace

Business Refocused

Business EN ↓ 180 episodes

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 a...

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Lindsay Sexton & Carey Wallace

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#4 - Insuring the Future w/ Bobby Salmon 21.02.2023 41:52

In this episode, Carey and Lindsay sit down with Bobby Salmon from INSURE to chat about fostering the future of the independent insurance industry and why relationships matter so much in this industry. Connect with us: Follow AgencyFocus for more conversations that help agency owners build clarity, confidence, and long-term value. Learn more at https://agency-focus.com/ Show previously named Insu...

#3 - Culture: Love Your People w/ Beth DeLaForest 14.02.2023 31:15

In this episode, Carey and Lindsay chat with Beth DeLaForest from Aspire Insurance Group Inc. to chat about fostering a positive agency culture, and how being a farmer, not a hunter can lead to great results and has helped her build a very successful agency. Connect with us: Follow AgencyFocus for more conversations that help agency owners build clarity, confidence, and long-term value. Learn mor...

#2 - Redefining Community w/ Joe Hollier 07.02.2023 46:14

In this episode, Carey and Lindsay sit down with Joe Hollier from Nifty to talk about the metaverse and its future in the independent insurance space. If you would like to reach out to Joe to learn more, shoot him an email at joe@theniftyrewards.com. Connect with us: Follow AgencyFocus for more conversations that help agency owners build clarity, confidence, and long-term value. Learn more at htt...

#1 - Data Changes Everything w/ Syd Roe 31.01.2023 47:27

In this episode, Carey and Lindsay sit down with Syd Roe from Vertafore to talk about the challenges of generational family businesses and the impact data will have on the future of independent agencies. Connect with us: Follow AgencyFocus for more conversations that help agency owners build clarity, confidence, and long-term value. Learn more at https://agency-focus.com/ Show previously named Ins...

Intro to Insurance Refocused: A Sneak Peek! 29.01.2023 6:35

Welcome to the Insurance Refocused Podcast! Join co-hosts Lindsay and Carey Wallace for an inside look at the industry and preview the diverse range of topics they'll be discussing in each episode. Be sure to subscribe and get ready for a fresh perspective on the industry through insightful conversations with key players in our industry's future. Connect with us: Follow AgencyFocus for m...