About this episode

This episode provides agency owners with strategies to balance retention and new business as they approach the second half of 2026.

As rates begin to stabilize, competition heats back up, and carriers return to growth mode, agency owners face a new challenge: balancing retention and new business, without losing momentum. If you're ready to finish 2026 stronger than you started it, this episode is your halftime strategy session. Learn more at IntegraPartnerNetwork.com.

People in this episode

Hosts: Shane Tatum, Tonya Lied

Topics covered

• business strategy
• agency growth
• retention
• new business
• competition
• 2026 planning

Keywords

• agency owners
• business growth
• retention strategies
• competition
• 2026
• halftime adjustments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IntegraPartnerNetwork.com

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