Since launching The Batalis Agency in early March 2025, Austin Batalis has become one of Southwest Michigan’s most active new business owners. Through hard work and community involvement, Austin has built strong momentum for his Farm Bureau Insurance agency in less than a year.
Austin brings five years of insurance experience to his own agency, but he knows that experience isn’t just about time; it’s about what you learn along the way. That’s why Farm Bureau’s “Experience Matters” campaign resonates so strongly with him. “Before Farm Bureau, I learned how to do this job the wrong way,” Austin explains. “It never sat well with me, and that pushed me to start my own agency and drives me to serve my community the right way.”
That commitment shows in how Austin works with clients. “I protect people’s assets and income with the correct insurance products,” he says, “and correct products aren’t necessarily more expensive.” As a multi-line insurance agent, Austin offers auto, home, life, and business insurance so his clients can make one call for all of their needs.
Austin’s dedication to community involvement really sets him apart. He’s a regular at Chamber ribbon cuttings and networking events, and he is involved with several other business organizations throughout the area. He asked to become a Chamber Ambassador to get even more involved, and the Chamber was happy to welcome him. Austin is also sponsoring our biggest event of the year, the Chamber’s Business Recognition Breakfast & Annual Meeting.
“The support I have gained from the business community in my first year has been an incredible launchpad for my agency that will allow me to continue providing quality service for years to come,” Austin says.
For Austin Batalis and The Batalis Agency, Farm Bureau’s “Experience Matters” philosophy is more than just a slogan. It’s how he does business every day. By learning from the past and actively engaging with the Southwest Michigan business community, Austin is building an agency that serves its neighbors the right way.
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