This week’s guest is Franklin Rouse, owner of Franklin Rouse State Farm in Leland. Franklin grew up in Morehead City and attended N.C. State University, where he earned a degree in business management. He opened Franklin Rouse State Farm agency in Leland in 2008. Franklin is active in both the community and the insurance industry and has served on multiple boards, including the N.C. Insurance Underwriting Association Board as Underwriting Committee Chair, the Department of Insurance Coastal Task Force and the N.C. State Farm Agents and Associates PAC Board. He is a former chair of the North Carolina Railroad Company Board and current board member. Tune in and listen to Franklin share how he has built a successful agency and offer tips for ensuring that coastal residents and businesses have the coverage they need.