What happens when one of the industry’s most influential voices decides to rebuild from the ground up? 

Jason Cass sits down with David Carothers, Founder of Florida Risk Partners and Creator of The Protégé, for a conversation that dives into what it really takes to evolve. David shares how his agency found explosive growth in personal lines, why transparency is the new superpower in carrier relationships, and how mentorship, leadership, and technology are shaping the next era of independent agencies.

Key Topics:

Rebuilding agency operations from the inside out

Expanding into personal lines with purpose and systems

Lessons learned through automation, lead flow, and scalability

How transparency drives better carrier relationships and appointments

Training the next generation through The Protégé

Creating diversity and representation across the industry

Building Producers in Paradise into a signature event

Balancing leadership, family, and long-term agency vision

Why mentorship and innovation remain the foundation of growth

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