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
#143 - The Differences in M&A: Accounting vs Insurance M&A w/ Aaron Stocks
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On Insurance Refocused, Lindsay and Carey sit down with Aaron Stocks, CEO of AgencyPoint (PFS Global), to compare accounting firm acquisitions with independent insurance agency M&A. Aaron breaks down why client transferability, systems standardization, and regulatory disclosures make accounting roll-ups very different from buying an insurance agency. He also shares hard-won lessons on cultural fit, pricing discipline, and what to review before you trust a spreadsheet.
What you’ll learn
- Why broker-of-record and carrier appointments boost transferability in insurance
- How Board of Accountancy rules and consent requirements slow accounting deals
- Benchmarks and typical multiples across both spaces
- Retention risks when a solo CPA book moves into a larger firm
- A practical diligence checklist for quality of tax returns, packaging, and client fit
- Real timelines from first conversation to close and through year-one integration
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Show previously named Insurance Refocused
