On this edition of Agency Nation Radio, Avery Moore, owner of ECI Insurance, and Scott Freiday, division director at InsurBanc, dig into the intricacies of financing an independent agency. 

The two share strategies and anecdotes for aspiring owners on the importance of relationships, mentorship, valuations and interest rates. They also share key factors used to evaluate an agency for financing. "Most important is to start that conversation early and raise your hand. Let the owner know that you'd like to be the candidate for the next generation of ownership," says Freiday. Whether you are an aspiring owner or considering retirement, this podcast contains strategies to help you understand your next step.

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