Midway Business Podcast

Fifty-Percent Wasted Heathcare Administration Costs | Healthcare Funding

According to a recent report by Health Affairs, fifteen to thirty percent of healthcare spending is administrative. Fifty percent of that cost was deemed wasted spending.
 
At some point we need to control spending. The Affordable Care Act created a financial incentive to spend more on healthcare due to the insurance companies profiting more as a result. Driving our premiums up in the meantime!
 
How do we fund healthcare? 
How does it get spent?
 
Find out on this episode!
 
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
 

Lets Go Scuba Diving | Believe in Change with New Environments | New Processes and Better Outcomes

When something is new, it's all about baby steps. In the military, a term was called the "Pucker Factor". It is slang for the level of stress and adrenaline in response to a crisis, change, or danger. Many times in business, we experience this pucker factor far too often. When trying scuba, it is there from the word 'Go!'. 
In this episode, Butch walks us through what it's like to try scuba diving. It's a process, not an event. You jump in when we do resort courses, and it goes really fast. Anxiety is high, to begin with, and now you are being rushed. Listen in as he takes you through the process of trying scuba at your own speed. 
The same thing with your benefits program. You have to be ready for change, or you will fight it and continue to keep doing what you are doing with no results. Believe there is a better way. And there is. 
There is a process to getting better results. Butch walks us through the process of a better benefits program. But first, you must believe there is a better way than what you currently do. 
Listen in!
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
 

Obey the Rule of Thirds | Changes That Make Life Better | History of Scuba Diving

Butch starts out with a little history of diving. Scuba has a history like no other. As time passed, changes made it better for everyone in all aspects of the sport. The underwater world is the safest it has been since the origin of scuba diving. 
The business of benefits consulting has its own set of changes, some for the better and, unfortunately, some for the worse. The Affordable Care Act drastically altered how most benefits brokers did business. 
Change is happening right now in the business of benefits consulting. A divide we haven't seen. It will be hard for most and easy for some. 
Listen in as Butch describes the business model slowly developing in our industry. Some will say - this change has been going on, and many are doing it now. Butch takes it further in this Podcast, saying they are not going far enough. It will leave some uncomfortable both for the insurance agent and the employer. 
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
 

New Routines | Save Money | The Zemar Podcast

We are natures of habits. We do the same thing over and over again. The industry taught you how to shop benefits. You have to establish new routines to save money and achieve better results.
Start the renewal / open enrollment process early 
Embrace technology 
Automate enrollments and terminations
Get data from tools to get better outcomes
Case Study from Marshall Allen
Get your Checklist
Whats your benefits score?
Payroll Company’s can be guilty for being hypocritical 
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net

Benefits Compliance Overview | Navy Aviation Compliance | Open Enrollments

The Navy Aviation world has taught Butch Zemar a thing or two about compliance. He walks us through a process the Aviation world goes through to remain compliant. With open enrollments here, stay on top of the benefits compliance to avoid any compliance or violations.
 
Some of the items discussed in this episode:
Better outcomes
DOL Case Study
Open Enrollment and New Hire Disclosures
Pre-tax document requirement 
ERISA Wrap Doc
5500 Reporting
and much more…
This podcast is used as informational purposes only. Some of the things mentioned in this podcast could be dated or incorrect based on your situation or said in error. Please reach out to Elite Benefits or seek benefits consult for advice. 
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net 

Traditional Vs Digital Marketing with Chris Spanier | The Zemar Podcast

Chris Spanier walks us through how traditional marketing still exists with digital marketing. The business models for marketing are very different today, and knowing how to do both will work to your advantage. In this episode we learn:
Traditional vs. Digital Marketing
Value in Fractional CMOs
Case studies
Jump out of an airplane to get over the fear of heights
The story of Lord Chris
For more information on Chris and the Carpe Diem Consulting Group, Visit Carpediemconsultinggroup.com or email Chris at chris@carpediemcg.com
 
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net 

Elevate Your Game and Craft your Content Pillars with Jason Finn, Poker Broadcaster | The Zemar Podcast

Ever feel like your marketing falls apart? Jason Finn with Geek Chicago fills us in on how to craft pillars to keep your marketing up and going. Jason walks us through the process of marketing your business, whether you are in Real Estate, Insurance, or just a small mom-and-pop. 
Elevate Your Marketing Game
Individual versus Company Branding
Content Pillars of Marketing
The Game of Poker - Broadcaster
Learn to play Poker
A quick update on open enrollments 2023!
 
To reach to Jason Finn, for marketing jason@geekchicago.com
For real estate: jason@jasonlends.com
or call 773-979-9499
 
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net 
 

Not All Brokers Are Created Equal | Interview with Carrie Espinosa from Horizon Benefit Services

The world is changing, and so is the benefits world. Listen in to some of the changes employers and brokers are facing. Change is the only constant. 
In this Podcast:
Change is the only constant
Inflation Reduction Act
Rx Discounting for Medicare Beneficiaries 
Employers need to consider medicare options for their medicare eligible employees
Questions you should be asking your brokers to make sure you are getting good advice
Devil is in details
To find out more, reach out to Carrie and her team at Horizon Benefit Services please visit horizonbenefitservices.com or call 847-746-6115. 
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net 

Landing and Launch Pads | Building Better Habits | Interview with Colleen Klimczak, Certified Professional Organizer

Build better organizational habits with Colleen Klimczak, a professional organizer. This podcast discusses building good habits and having a landing and launch pad for your essential items. When are the items and tasks enough, and when is it too much? Sometimes starting with "organizational 101" is an excellent way to go about it. Turn your piles into files. 
For more information or contact Colleen Klimczak, please visit Peaceofmindpo.com
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net 

Have Something to Brag About With Alan Stern | The Zemar Podcast

Alan Stern has taken marketing to the next level. You do not want to miss his "Live From the Lot" episode reviewing new cars that just hit the lot. Alan makes car buying so smooth, you'll brag about it.
Alan also takes us down the path of how to market our own businesses, solo or a company with employees that need to promote your product or company. Take your marketing to the next level.
Be sure to visit www.UltimateUsedCarCheatSheet.com or visit Alan on all the social media outlets. Look for the guy in the suit in the picture...
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net