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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 160 episodes
Business Refocused
Latest Episodes
#159 - Who Should Own Your Agency After You w/ Laurie Barkman
In this episode of Business Refocused, Lindsay and Carey sit down with Laurie Barkman, owner of The Business Transition Sherpa, to talk about one of the most common (and most avoided) conversations in independent insurance agencie...
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Episode 159
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37:54
#158 - Interest Rates and Agency M&A in 2026 w/ Scott Freiday & Keith Mangini
In this episode of Business Refocused, Lindsay and Carey sit down with Scott Freiday and Keith Mangini from InsurBanc for a timely, straight-talk conversation about interest rates, lending strategy, and what agenc...
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Episode 158
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30:23
#157 - How InsurTech Is Changing Independent Agencies w/ Tony Lew
In this episode of Business Refocused, Lindsay and Carey welcome Tony Lew, Co-Founder of InsurTech New York, to kick off a new direction for the podcast: bringing on guests outside of agency ownership to help agency leaders...
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Episode 157
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31:43