Applied Net 2017: Brokers must invest in technology to grow valuations
Brokers need to invest in technology to grow the valuations of their businesses as the market continues its trend of consolidation, a conference heard.
Speaking at the Applied Net 2017 Conference is Las Vegas, Tom Doran, senior vice president at Reagan consulting, said that investing in technology as well as attracting young people were the key
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