How One Brokerage Became One of the Fastest-Growing in the U.S.

Send us Fan MailMost Brokerages Want Growth…But Aren’t Built to Scale 👀There’s a difference.A lot of agencies are chasing revenuebut very few have the infrastructure to sustain it.🎙️ In this episode of The Modern Insurance Agent Podcast, we sit down with Curtis Barton, founder & CEO of ALKEME Insurance, to break down what it really takes to build one of the fastest-growing brokerages in the U.S.Since launching in 2020, ALKEME has scaled into a top 25 brokerage not by accident, but by focusing on what most overlook:Scalable systems. Strong culture. Long-term vision.💡 Inside this episode:• How ALKEME scaled rapidly in a competitive market• Growing without losing independence or entrepreneurial drive• What agency owners misunderstand about joining larger platforms• Why culture is the backbone of successful growth & integration• How AI and custom tech are reshaping modern brokerages• When to build vs. buy technology• What actually makes M&A work beyond the deal• Why developing the next generation of producers is critical🚀 If you want to understand where the industry is going  and how to build a brokerage that’s designed to last this episode will expand your thinking.🔗 Connect with Curtis Barton:https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtisbarton/https://alkemeins.com/Connect with Us:🔗Download the resources & access the full podcast library – jumpstartgonow.com/podcastJoin the Movement of Modern Insurance Agents!Ready to become the agent clients trust and refer to their friends? Start by building your personal brand, using social media effectively, and prioritizing relationships over transactions. Let’s change the way people see insurance one client at a time! 🚀📢 Join the discussion! Connect with like-minded agents and get exclusive marketing tips in the Marketing for Insurance Agents Facebook Group. jumpstartgonow.com/join-group