The Zemar Podcast
Talking to small to mid-sized businesses and discussing insurance and business related topics. For more information about Butch Zemar and Elite Benefits of America, please visit EliteBenefits.net
Episodes
Monday Jun 20, 2022
One Checklist Can Save A Company Six-Figures | The Zemar Podcast
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
In the military, we had Checklists. The checklists were created over time from the publications that required us to maintain a standard of operation. In the aviation world, it saved lives. In the business world, we profit more.
In this episode, I walk you through a case study that saved a company over $100,000. It goes right back to the bottom line.
Find out areas where you are overspending
There are areas you need much improvement
Focus is on better outcomes, not repeating the same thing over and over
To gain a copy of the checklist, please visit EliteBenefits.net/checklist
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Scuba Diving is fun, but even in clear waters vision can be impaired. Employers and CFOs are suffering blurred vision with the great resignation going on. They skip the biggest expense on the profit and loss statement. Look into changing how you do things so you can increase your benefit package and increase wages for your current and new employees. It’s costing you money by waiting.
In this episode:
Shipwreck diving story…
Blurred vision by those who can take action (Hint: CFOs and owners)
You’re in financial pain, what are you going to do about it?
Action items for those responsible for controlling expenses.
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Meet the Cannon Hockey Player | Employers Can Beat The Great Resignation
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Meet my son, Caleb. His hockey coach calls him "Cannon". Find out on the podcast why!
The great resignation is hurting employers all over the country. Many employers get in their own way trying to fix it. I walk you through streamlining the process, freeing up cash to increase your benefits and compensation packages to your employees so you can attract and keep hardworking employees.
After listening to this podcast and you want to see where your company stands, please complete an assessment to get your score report. EliteBenefits.net/Scorecard
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Sims enjoys making music and spending time with his family. His workday is filled with streamlining enrollments and engaging employees to have better outcomes and save the employer money.
In this podcast:
Covid forced employers to move to more advanced enrollments
More engagement with employers and their employees
Working with an expert
Making music! (check out music channels on this guy!)
To reach out to Sims Tillirson, check out his contact info on LinkedIn.
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Friday May 13, 2022
US Navy Luck of the Irish | Employer Get Your Green! | Mid-Year Review
Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
Chow lines on a Navy ship can be long, especially if it's a holiday such as St. Patrick's day. No green beer, but green aviation. Employers need to get their green too. Move to the Elite Benefits formula and start saving some green.
In this episode:
The Navy's Sat. Patty's day
Luck of the Irish at sea
Employers get your green
Savings with the Elite Benefits Formula
To get your Benefits score, go to EliteBenefits.net/Scorecard
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
Scuba diving is my favorite sport for sure - outside of watching my kids. Like many sports, it can teach you lessons about life and business. There is definitely a dark path to avoid in sports and in business. Check this episode out and see how you are probably on the dark path and how you can get out.
In this episode:
Scuba story about contingency and guidance
Employers should not go in it alone - avoid the dark path
Leverage other people's experiences
EliteBenefits.net/Formula to get your step by step report
Updates on Compensation disclosures
Brokers will start invoicing for their services - just a heads up
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
The employee benefits space has evolved over the years. How employers approach, it has also changed. Bill Hammett from Hammett Insurance Marketing took us through alternative options to traditional major medical and their advantages.
William Hammett can be found on LinkedIn as well as hammettmarketing.com
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Webinar - Why is Healthcare Such a Problem? | The Zemar Podcast
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Healthcare is an issue for many. The system is performing exactly the way it was designed. Take these steps to grab control of the claims.
Know the system and how it works
Know the claim process
Know the hidden costs
They have incentives to spend more, don't be fooled!
Steps to take control of the claims
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Many businesses struggle to keep up with their work let alone expand their business to the next level. Businesses all over the globe, small and large, do not have end-to-end processes of their businesses. If you are looking to take your company to the next level, you need to listen in on some of the take ways from Amanda Russo from Cornerstone Paradigm Consulting (CPC) in this podcast. Amanda shares with us some of the steps to take in order to start moving your company to the next level.
Symptoms can be part of a larger issue at hand
Going through a full review
Making merging companies work together to move forward
CPC TV
Giving back
For more information on Cornerstone Paradigm Consulting, please visit CPCchangeagent.com. To reach out to Amanda Russo, or check out the CPC TV, please visit Amanda on LinkedIn.
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Marshall Allen shares insights from his new book, Never Pay the First Bill, and other ways to fight the health care system and win!
The health care system is working exactly how it was designed. Allen provides the manuscript on how to fight back on the providers with unfair billing practices and exploiting people's sickness for profit.
In this episode:
Know when to pay the bill.
Sue in small claims court (outlined in the book)
Overbilling - lookout for it.
Upcoding
And much more...
For more information, please visit MarshallAllen.com. You can also connect with Marshall Allen on LinkedIn.
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
The Zemar Podcast
As valued benefits advisors, collaborate with small, medium, and large-sized businesses to balance competitive employee benefits with their own capabilities and bottom lines. Provide various professional services to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and improve employee satisfaction. For more information, please visit EliteBenefits.net or call 888-535-3006.