What happens when one of the industry’s most influential voices decides to rebuild from the ground up?
Jason Cass sits down with David Carothers, Founder of Florida Risk Partners and Creator of The Protégé, for a conversation that dives into what it really takes to evolve. David shares how his agency found explosive growth in personal lines, why transparency is the new superpower in carrier relationships, and how mentorship, leadership, and technology are shaping the next era of independent agencies.
Key Topics:
Rebuilding agency operations from the inside out
Expanding into personal lines with purpose and systems
Lessons learned through automation, lead flow, and scalability
How transparency drives better carrier relationships and appointments
Training the next generation through The Protégé
Creating diversity and representation across the industry
Building Producers in Paradise into a signature event
Balancing leadership, family, and long-term agency vision
Why mentorship and innovation remain the foundation of growth
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