Blake Starbuck

Director of Sales
Insurance Services
Tampa, FL
[email protected]

Blake Starbuck is the Director of Sales for Franklin Street’s Insurance division, where he is focused on recruiting top-tier sales talent, standardizing producer training, and expanding the firm’s reach into new markets and client segments. Based in Tampa, Starbuck works closely with team leaders to support the development and mentorship of new associates, ensuring they have the tools, guidance, and structure to succeed. 

Prior to joining Franklin Street, he held the role of Senior Vice President of Producer Development at Marsh McLennan Agency, where he led recruitment, training, and sales strategy for new insurance producers across the state of Florida. During his nine-year tenure, he developed a robust program to onboard and train rising producers, resulting in a 60%+ validation rate and over $2.5 million in new revenue generated by mentees. 

Starbuck is passionate about mentorship and development, having served as a mentor for MMA’s Growth in Resources and Opportunities for Women and Colleagues of Color initiatives. He is also actively involved in his community as a volunteer coach for Keystone Little League, a mentor and judge for Florida State University’s RMI Sales Challenge, and a volunteer with Metropolitan Ministries. 

He holds both a B.S. in Merchandising and an M.S. in Risk Management and Insurance from Florida State University. 

 

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Ralph Smalley
I’ve worked with prominent investors across the spectrum throughout my career and having the ability to deliver tailored solutions, full-service capabilities across the lifecycle of an investment—including in-house insurance services— is a significant advantage and exactly what clients are looking for in today’s opportunity filled market
Chris White
Executive Managing Director
Franklin Street’s people-first approach and integrated platform create a unique opportunity to deliver more than real estate transactions by providing strategic guidance for the entire lifecycle of an occupier’s needs.
Rafael Romero
Regional Managing Director
The collaborative environment and excitement around where Franklin Street is today—and where we are going—is palpable and unlike anything else in our industry. Talent is the heartbeat of this business and we’re going to recruit growth-minded people with a hunger for—and track record of— excellence to join our us.
Chibuzor Nnaji
Senior Managing Director
Franklin Street is a client-focused firm dedicated to delivering best-in-class results through tailored commercial real estate solutions. By integrating investment sales with insurance, property management, and other strategic services, we provide clients with a comprehensive platform that creates a distinct competitive advantage.
Jason Donald
Managing Director
Franklin Street offers what I’ve sought throughout my career—a high growth trajectory and a culture that is unlike any other in our industry. We’re targeting high-impact, institutional deals, and no other firm gives you more tools, talent and support to get it done.
Justin Sturdivant
Regional Managing Director
Franklin Street’s unique and strategic platform provides its producers with the tools we need to exceed client expectations. This, combined with the ability to connect clients with all our services for the entire lifecycle of their assets, will result in better outcomes.