The Independent Roadmap

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Are you a captive agent hitting a ceiling on your income? A top-tier producer tired of building someone else’s legacy? Or an existing independent agency owner looking for the market access and stability of a national powerhouse? Welcome to The Independent Roadmap, the definitive podcast for navigating the modern landscape of the independent insurance agency channel. Hosted by James Roberts and John Scheer—Regional Vice Presidents at MIAA (Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance)—this show peels back the curtain on what it really takes to build, scale, and sustain a profitable insurance agency. Leveraging decades of combined experience in recruiting, producing, and claims, James and John provide the essential strategies, infrastructure insights, and insider secrets to maximizing profit-sharing. Each week, we sit down with industry leaders, carrier marketing executives, and successful agency owners who have walked the path before you. Whether yo