In this powerhouse episode of Insurance VC, PE, and MA, host Jeff Shi is joined by Michael Mensch and Colby Allen from Agency Brokerage Consultants to explore the complex, ever-evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions in the independent insurance agency space. With over 500 transactions under their belt, Mike and Colby share insights that are invaluable for any agency owner thinking about growth, preparing for an exit, or understanding their agency's valuation. They dive deep into the foundational mistakes agency owners make, the difference between valuations and real-world value, and how to strategically prepare for an optimal exit. The conversation covers topics like owner dependence, growth strategy, poor sales management, and the impact of equity in modern M&A deals. They also address the reality of competing with PE-backed giants, navigating due diligence, and preparing for storms—both financial and literal—with special attention to the Florida insurance market. Whether you're two years from selling or two weeks into scaling, this episode is a masterclass in agency growth and transition strategy, featuring actionable advice and real-world war stories. If you're an insurance entrepreneur, this is one episode you can't afford to miss.Keywords: insurance agency M&A, selling an insurance agency, insurance agency valuation, insurtech mergers and acquisitions, independent agency exit planning, agency brokerage consultants, fractional CFO for insurance, insurance agency growth strategy, private equity insurance deals, insurtech market trends-----------------------------Thank you to our sponsors:Traq AI! To schedule a demo with Traq AI today -- https://calendly.com/traq/traq-ai-introduction-for-insuretechs-ioMavSign up today to claim your exclusive offer: https://hiremav.com/insurtechsWho said insurance isn’t sexy? Prove ‘em wrong – grab your merch today!https://insurtechs-2.creator-spring.comFollow Insurtechs.io :https://www.linkedin.com/company/insurtechs/https://www.youtube.com/@insurtechshttps://x.com/Insurtechs_iohttps://www.instagram.com/insurtechs/https://www.facebook.com/Insurtechs/https://www.tiktok.com/@insurtechsListen to the Pod :Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/insurtechs-io/id1775588982Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2jAGcKCT2v6rdWea3nvrYhPandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/insurtechsio/PC:1001094614Jeff Shi :https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffshiva/Mike Mensch :https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmensch/Colby Allen :https://www.linkedin.com/in/colbytallen/-----------------------------Disclaimer: Some of the links in this video description are affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of the links and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Your support helps us create more content, and we truly appreciate it! Thank you for watching!
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