Where to Focus If You’re a New Agency Owner, with Shawn Fitzgerald

Shawn Fitzgerald of Sound Harbor Insurance is in a similar place to the majority of Getting Past the Premium listeners. He's four years into owning his own insurance agency. He faces growing pains. He's grown his team. And he's overcome a few obstacles. Shawn and Elliot talk through the most important actions you can take as a business owner – from finding a mentor, investing in yourself, focusing on goal-setting, and understanding your audience.Enjoy the episode!Episode Links:Ellerbrock-Norris: https://www.ellerbrock-norris.comEllerbrock-Norris Wealth Strategies: https://www.ellerbrock-norris-ws.comSound Harbor Insurance: https://www.soundharborinsurance.comLAUNCH: https://getlaunch.io/Elliot Bassett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-bassett-aip-cpcu-84499515Shawn Fitzgerald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpfitzgeraldThis episode is sponsored by LAUNCH.In the world of insurance, independent agencies fight to survive. Brokers are forced to compete by blocking markets and bid for the lowest price. Worse yet, the industry is fragmented.Agencies find it difficult to collaborate across division on the same client. Millions of dollars in potential revenue are left on the table. And agency owners lie awake at night wondering how to scale.THAT’S WHERE LAUNCH COMES IN.Access the full-revenue potential in your existing book of business. See opportunities other agencies can’t. Offer more value. Gain a competitive advantage in a commoditized market.Visit https://getlaunch.io/ to learn more.