Midway Business Podcast
Inspired by the turning point of the Battle of Midway in World War II, this podcast is on a mission to help small and midsize businesses win their own battles—against a shifting marketplace, an uncertain world, and the everyday hurdles of running and growing a business. Hosted by Butch Zemar, CEO of Elite Benefits of America, each episode features candid conversations, tactical insights, and practical strategies from real business leaders. From adapting to change to tackling rising costs (including the ever-confusing world of health insurance), this podcast equips you to stay competitive, thrive, and maybe even enjoy the journey. For more about Butch Zemar and Elite Benefits of America, visit EliteBenefits.net.
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Analyzing Risk with Daniel Wells at ClaimDoc | Zemar Podcast
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Daniel Wells from ClaimDoc joined us in the studio for this episode. Daniel shares his experience in risk modeling, known drivers when it comes to the industry, and improving outcomes.
In this episode, Daniel walked us through his experience in the industry leading up to ClaimDoc. Cost savings and better outcomes are the main objectives and healthcare trends you need to know.
Listen to the case study of huge savings for the employee at claim time.
Reach out to Daniel on LinkedIn. You can visit ClaimDoc on their website for more information.
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Once You See It, It Is Hard To Not See It | You See Better With Your Head Up
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Once you see it, you cannot unseen it. Things will stand out more after this podcast!
Butch’s first hockey game
Pick up your head to see it
Identify the holes
Its not a broker sponsored plan
The compliance side of benefits
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Stand For Something | What Are Your Core Values?
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
We live and die on principles. If we keep hearing the same thing repeatedly, regardless of who is saying it, we become convinced it’s the right way to do something. But what if it’s not?
Insurance consultants don’t always come through with the spotlight. But are they doing enough?
Listen in to find out what core values your broker should have. Do they have any at all? Or is it just an appearance?
What are your core values?
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Change Your Surroundings, Change The Way You See Things
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Want different outcomes? Change who you associate with. New ideas don’t come from old sources. Employees feel no loyalty from their company. In fact, more employers are sticking it than with higher costs. At the same time tell the employees they are valued.
Listen to these steps to find different sources of information so you can start seeing things differently. Once that happens, you will start making progress to a better benefit program, retain your best employees, and profit more!
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
The Lazy System | Employers Need To Take Responsibility
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
You cannot wing a benefits program for your company. It also doesn’t fall 100 percent on your broker. What is your broker role? What is your role as the employer? Listen in and find out!
Bonus: big hockey weekend, benefits compliance, and overcoming billing issues!
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Blown Off The Shipwreck | Remove The Roadblocks
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
When scuba diving, the current can sweep you off the shipwreck. How do you get back to safety? How do you know you'll return to the surface and get back to the boat? The same is with business. Remove the roadblocks you put in place to ensure you move your business to a better place.
Are you going to stay home, ships in a harbor? When a storm comes, all big ships move out to sea; they don't stay home in the harbor. Business can take you by storm if you let it. Use these steps to get you back on track.
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
What is Your Military Grade | Merging Markets to Lower Health Insurance Premiums
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Expense is going to be a hot topic in 2023. Healthcare costs aren't going down, and premiums are reflecting. Perception is everything at the same time. Military Grade is different for different people. So is healthcare and the costs associated with it. Find out in this podcast - if it costs more, do you receive better outcomes at the healthcare providers? Overbilling is real. Find out what would happen by merging markets.
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Open Enrollment Meetings In The Snow | Elite Benefits Playbook
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Try having your open enrollment meeting in the snow! New experience for everyone. Do not wait until the last min for open enrollment meetings. Try a strategy to move it back 30 days than normal. This will cause you to stretch a little, it’s something new. Everyone can go into the holidays knowing that they are still not in the open enrollment.
Create a process to get the renewal and open enrollment meeting done early
Enhance the benefits you currently have in 2023 - even outside of the open enrollment
Leverage benefit administration systems so you can save money and time (a lot more than you think!)
Elite Benefits Formula is a process to create the ultimate employee benefits playbook. This benefit playbook will help your company get ahead of the trend. 2023 is your year, so get your playbook today! EliteBenefits.net/Playbook
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Follow These Trends Or Be Left Out | Do Not Chase The Shiny Object
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Corey Clark shares a glimpse of his playbook for small and medium sized companies. These companies tend to follow the next shiny object and then give up. We leverage traditional and digital marketing at the same time. Listen in to find out why content is still big with 2023 trends.
Reach out to Corey at CoreyClark.co or corey@coreyclark.co
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Your Benefits Strategy Sucks and Employees Leave | Studies That Will Blow Your Mind
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Butch starts with a chipped bone story and getting access to care. Some questions change the direction of care.
Case Studies from SHRM, Transparency Health Benefits, and the CDC.
Get out of the rat race with employee benefits with this to-do list!
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net

About the Host: Butch Zemar
Butch Zemar is the go-to expert for helping small and midsize businesses make sense of health insurance—and save money doing it. With over 15 years of experience, he’s known for being strategic, innovative, and genuinely committed to helping businesses get the best bang for their benefits buck.
Butch wears many hats: podcast host who’s passionate about paying it forward to business owners, industry expert, writer, and speaker who keeps things real and practical. He’s earned awards and recognition but prefers to let his work speak for itself.
For more information, please visit elitebenefits.net or call: 888-535-3006.