In this episode, Lindsay and Carey sit down with John Darr, the president and founder of Darr Schackow Insurance to discuss John's experience acquiring 37 agencies and continuing to grow his agency. John shares his approach to growth by acquisition and explains how he keeps acquired agencies separate while still working towards organic growth. He shares the benefits of acquiring smaller agencies, the importance of building relationships with key people in the industry, and the role of social media in finding potential acquisitions. 

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