{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63fe1ba4ce247f00112ec858/6adf2d9ddd08c5f770bc527e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Four Years On: The Reality of Running Your Own Insurance Brokerage | Matt Thomas","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63fe1ba4ce247f00112ec858/1793724955377-f928da42-a2c6-4b71-9fa8-22d3bc97fec5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What’s it really like to leave employment behind and build your own insurance brokerage?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Momentum Meets, Alistair sits down with Matt Thomas of MTIB to reflect on his journey from employed broker to business owner, four years after going independant.</p><p><br></p><p>Matt shares the initial doubts, financial concerns and imposter syndrome that came with starting out, as well as the realities of managing clients, claims, renewals and the day-to-day pressures of running a business.</p><p><br></p><p>They also discuss the importance of finding the right working environment, having reliable support behind you and why the freedom to build a business around family life makes the challenges worthwhile.</p><p><br></p><p>An open and honest conversation about independence, responsibility and what running your own brokerage really looks like once you&#39;re established.</p>","author_name":"Momentum Broker Solutions"}