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Why Entrepreneurs Should Start Earlier with Bill Sprague
Bill Sprague didn't wait for the perfect moment — he built one. Starting Risk Averse Insurance in 2015 with no clients and a blank slate, Bill and his childhood best friend turned a bold idea into one of Philadelphia's leading commercial insurance brokerages.
Bill Sprague, President and founder of Risk Averse Insurance, shares how he grew a firm built on proactive service, strategic acquisitions, and a culture of accountability. From saying no to the wrong clients to navigating culture clashes during mergers, Bill gets real about what it takes to scale with intention.
Key Takeaways:
- Clarity is a moving target — stepping back regularly to realign with your vision is essential during rapid growth.
- Moving upstream changes everything — transitioning to larger commercial clients required bold decisions and full team buy-in.
- Organic growth fuels staying power — acquisitions are great, but investing in sales training builds the foundation that lasts.
- Culture is built on accountability — Bill's firm runs on a can-do attitude and a winning mentality.
- Start earlier — Bill's biggest advice to his younger self is that the risk of starting a business never gets smaller.
About Bill Sprague:
Bill is the founder and president of Risk Averse Insurance which is a commercial insurance brokerage serving clients in construction, manufacturing, wholesale, and commercial real estate. In business since 2015, Bill and team have turned Risk Averse into a leading brokerage in the area by providing clients a more proactive approach to protecting their business.
Connect:
Website riskaverseinsurance.com
LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/risk-averse-insurance/
Facebook facebook.com/RiskAverseInsurance/
This episode is sponsored by The Satell Institute; the leading CEO organization dedicated to Corporate Social Responsibility. Go to satellinstitute.org to learn more.
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By Marc BernsteinBill Sprague didn't wait for the perfect moment — he built one. Starting Risk Averse Insurance in 2015 with no clients and a blank slate, Bill and his childhood best friend turned a bold idea into one of Philadelphia's leading commercial insurance brokerages.
Bill Sprague, President and founder of Risk Averse Insurance, shares how he grew a firm built on proactive service, strategic acquisitions, and a culture of accountability. From saying no to the wrong clients to navigating culture clashes during mergers, Bill gets real about what it takes to scale with intention.
Key Takeaways:
- Clarity is a moving target — stepping back regularly to realign with your vision is essential during rapid growth.
- Moving upstream changes everything — transitioning to larger commercial clients required bold decisions and full team buy-in.
- Organic growth fuels staying power — acquisitions are great, but investing in sales training builds the foundation that lasts.
- Culture is built on accountability — Bill's firm runs on a can-do attitude and a winning mentality.
- Start earlier — Bill's biggest advice to his younger self is that the risk of starting a business never gets smaller.
About Bill Sprague:
Bill is the founder and president of Risk Averse Insurance which is a commercial insurance brokerage serving clients in construction, manufacturing, wholesale, and commercial real estate. In business since 2015, Bill and team have turned Risk Averse into a leading brokerage in the area by providing clients a more proactive approach to protecting their business.
Connect:
Website riskaverseinsurance.com
LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/risk-averse-insurance/
Facebook facebook.com/RiskAverseInsurance/
This episode is sponsored by The Satell Institute; the leading CEO organization dedicated to Corporate Social Responsibility. Go to satellinstitute.org to learn more.
📅 New episodes every Wednesday—hit “Subscribe” now!
💬 Love the show? Let us know! Leave a quick rating & review here—your feedback helps us grow!
📲 Stay connected with Marc Bernstein:
➡️ Follow on Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook
🎤 Got a success story worth sharing?
We’re always looking for visionary founders to feature! Apply here to be a guest on the Founders' Forum Radio Show & Podcast.
📩 Join our email list here so you never miss an episode.