S16 E2: Navigating New Beginnings After the Sale with Josh Fyhrie and Jason "Wally" Waldron
Wed Feb 12 2025
In this episode of Exitology: Unlock Your Profits, Unlock Your Potential, host Jason "Wally" Waldron continues his conversation with Josh Fyhrie, a seasoned insurance agency owner, diving deeper into his journey of scaling, selling, and rediscovering purpose. From managing seven figures of debt to partnering with a larger agency, Josh shares the highs, lows, and lessons learned during this transformative chapter of his career.
Josh’s story takes a compelling turn as he recounts the decision to sell his agency and transition into a new professional chapter. Partnering with a larger agency provided him with resources, stability, and the freedom to focus on what he does best—serving high-net-worth clients with tailored solutions. Reflecting on his decision, Josh notes, “It wasn’t just about the financial windfall; it was about removing the weight off our shoulders and creating opportunities for our team.”
Through this conversation, listeners gain insights into aligning personal and professional goals when planning an exit, understanding the value of your business through comprehensive due diligence, and navigating the human side of mergers, including staff retention and cultural shifts. Josh also shares how embracing new roles and redefining success can open doors to a fulfilling next chapter.
Josh highlights the importance of knowing your end game and preparing for it well in advance, leveraging the right partnerships to access resources and opportunities, and prioritizing transparency with your team to retain staff through a merger. His focus on serving high-net-worth clients exemplifies the power of aligning your role with your expertise and passion.
For business owners considering their next move, this episode provides a roadmap for navigating exits, scaling strategically, and finding renewed purpose. Tune in to Exitology: Unlock Your Profits, Unlock Your Potential to learn how to level up your business and create a future aligned with your goals. Your journey to significance starts here!
Guest Info:
Josh Fyhrie, Insurance Agency Owner
Connect with Josh on LinkedIn
Josh Fyhrie has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, starting his career with Farmers Insurance before founding his own independent agency. He successfully grew his business by offering a broader range of services to clients and eventually partnered with a larger agency to take his company to the next level. Today, Josh focuses on serving high-net-worth clients and helping them protect their assets.
Like this episode? Want to learn more? Visit www.exitology.com, or get your copy of Exitology: Proven Strategies to Accelerate Business Growth, 3x Your Company Value, and Exit the Smart Way today.
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In this episode of Exitology: Unlock Your Profits, Unlock Your Potential, host Jason "Wally" Waldron continues his conversation with Josh Fyhrie, a seasoned insurance agency owner, diving deeper into his journey of scaling, selling, and rediscovering purpose. From managing seven figures of debt to partnering with a larger agency, Josh shares the highs, lows, and lessons learned during this transformative chapter of his career. Josh’s story takes a compelling turn as he recounts the decision to sell his agency and transition into a new professional chapter. Partnering with a larger agency provided him with resources, stability, and the freedom to focus on what he does best—serving high-net-worth clients with tailored solutions. Reflecting on his decision, Josh notes, “It wasn’t just about the financial windfall; it was about removing the weight off our shoulders and creating opportunities for our team.” Through this conversation, listeners gain insights into aligning personal and professional goals when planning an exit, understanding the value of your business through comprehensive due diligence, and navigating the human side of mergers, including staff retention and cultural shifts. Josh also shares how embracing new roles and redefining success can open doors to a fulfilling next chapter. Josh highlights the importance of knowing your end game and preparing for it well in advance, leveraging the right partnerships to access resources and opportunities, and prioritizing transparency with your team to retain staff through a merger. His focus on serving high-net-worth clients exemplifies the power of aligning your role with your expertise and passion. For business owners considering their next move, this episode provides a roadmap for navigating exits, scaling strategically, and finding renewed purpose. Tune in to Exitology: Unlock Your Profits, Unlock Your Potential to learn how to level up your business and create a future aligned with your goals. Your journey to significance starts here! Guest Info: Josh Fyhrie, Insurance Agency Owner Connect with Josh on LinkedIn Josh Fyhrie has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, starting his career with Farmers Insurance before founding his own independent agency. He successfully grew his business by offering a broader range of services to clients and eventually partnered with a larger agency to take his company to the next level. Today, Josh focuses on serving high-net-worth clients and helping them protect their assets. Like this episode? Want to learn more? Visit www.exitology.com, or get your copy of Exitology: Proven Strategies to Accelerate Business Growth, 3x Your Company Value, and Exit the Smart Way today.