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Navigating Partner Alignment for Long-Term Success

In the world of business partnerships, maintaining a shared vision and strategy is essential for long-term success. Yet, as businesses grow and evolve, differences in perspectives between partners can arise, particularly when it comes to future direction, risk tolerance, and financial priorities.

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Steps to Squeeze More Juice

To maximize the potential of your agency, start by identifying the niches you already serve. Then, narrow your focus to 3-5 industries based on local growth trends, allowing you to dive deeper into those sectors.

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Chris McAtee
Valuation Drivers

Often when I talk to sellers they have a pre-conceived idea of what their business is worth; 2.5x revenue, 3x revenue, 8x earnings?

While convenient, thinking your firm is worth 2.5x revenue because you are a standard lines retail agency, is a large and unnecessary risk for business owners. Unless you’ve positioned yourself financially to the point where it doesn’t matter what price you get, you’re banking your retirement and your family’s future well-being on a guess.

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