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.
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 Jun 28, 2023
Feel Great With Kait | Pillars of Health with Kaitlin Borncamp
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Everyone is so busy these days to keep up with our health. This is why we asked Kaitlin to join us on the podcast to discuss how we can achieve better health. Having a process that starts where you at today will only make you more successful in your journey.
Listen in to Kaitlin as she shares about the process to better health. This three-step process will help you achieve the results you have been looking for.
Listen in today!
Reach out to Kaitlin Borncamp on LinkedIn.
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Southside Name Game | Trends With Dave Wills
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Payroll and HR isn’t what it used to be. The last 3-5 years has change a lot for employers. Dave Wills from BBSI brings us up to speed on what employers should know when evaluating payroll and HR. Throw insurance in the mix and how do you grow your company?
Listen in as we discuss employer solutions.
Reach out to Dave Wills on Linked in, or call 708-927-0085. For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Having Predictable Medical Renewals | Ken Wosczyna Interview
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Employers are having issues with taming their medical renewals. What are the key indicators for these issues in a benefits program? Price shopping is not the answer, either. What will it take to make things more predictable while providing employees with plans?
Ken shares that the average fully-insured medical premiums have increased 68% in the last 11 years. He shares a manufacturing company case study. This company had declining health premiums!
Listen as Ken shares ways to simplify the traditional health insurance supply chain for employers, creating predictable and transparent renewals. Don't miss this episode!
To reach out to Ken Wosczyna, reach out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-wosczyna/
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Spoiled Little Rich Kid | Provider and Insurance Company Dominate
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
What does a spoiled little rich kid do?
Expect someone else to pay the bill. Damage that brand-new car? They replace it. Need money for a trip or to buy a new toy, they just give it.
With health insurance, many Americans are "spoiled little rich kids" as well.
They become demanding, thinking everything should be covered, just as the spoiled kid would do.
What is health insurance?
What is NOT health insurance?
How was Health Insurance Created?
We are moving towards a provider and insurance company dominate world.
But how?
Listen to this episode to find out why!
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Avoid The Purple Unicorn | Leverage Your Medical Claims
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Medical claims can be nerve-racking. It’s like a fencing fight with the Purple Unicorn 🦄 of the universe.
We share more case studies* on claims and how they were resolved. Insight from these will help you save thousands of dollars at claim time. Don’t be left out of this one!
We discussed a class action lawsuit against a national carrier you might want to know about.
Ask questions to know more about your claims!
*A couple of the case studies were from a publication by Marshall Allen. I don’t take credit for them. Please see Marshall Allen’s publications.
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Thursday May 25, 2023
Endless Battle to Control Costs | View Things From a Different Angle
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
Once again, the eye in the sky doesn't lie. When we get caught up in our work, we eventually feel trapped. When reviewing your benefits plan for your company every year, it feels like there is no end in sight. You are forced to take the higher costs no matter what.
Sometimes you have to look at things through a different lens; a different angle.
Most employers feel their plan designs are limited by their own budget (Employee Benefit News). This is a result of passing more out-of-pocket costs to the employees.
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, forty-one percent of employees carry medical debt.
It's like a double edge sword.
We talk about a case study about changing current plan designs with a purpose that can bring overall savings. The money is real. Listen in!
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Wednesday May 24, 2023
PBMs With Core Values | Interview with Ali Goodwin at TrueScripts Management Services
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Transparency is not just a buzzword. You have to back it with integrity.
What is a PBM - Pharmacy Benefit Manager?
How do you control your costs?
Avoiding the conflict of interests with PBMs.
PBM Trends
For more information on TrueScripts, you can visit TrueScripts.com, or contact your Insurance Advisor. You can also reach out to Ali Goodwin on LinkedIn.
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
What's the rush, right? The rush is 30 days before your health plan renewal, and you are trying to get the open enrollment off the ground in a panic. This is why having a mid-year review is so important.
In this podcast, we review some of the things you should be discussing and reviewing for your mid-year review. These things will save you money and make processing your open enrollments and new hires and terminations easier. HR compliance is becoming a more significant issue for employers, and fines are coming. Get ahead now with this review!
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Going Against the Grain | $60,000 In Savings Case Study
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
No one ever goes from start to finish overnight. When we train to run, we never start with the finishing run. The same goes for business. We have to go against the grain and make progress to get there. Bailing isn’t an option. You have to stay the course to better passages. Some stay the course they are on and end up bankrupt. Listen in for this $60,000 in savings case study.
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Put Some Skin In The Game | Learn The System and Know When to Outsource
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Some employers toss their hands up regarding certain things in business, some more so than others. There has to be some skin in the game to understand what's going on to operate a business.
There comes a time when you need to outsource things, but it does not take away from learning how it works.
You have to learn the code; learn how it works. It's not rocket science, but it takes some effort.
It's the basic need to understand what is going on around you.
In this episode, learning how to move around a Navy ship is no different than learning how to do things in business. Then when is it time to outsource to gain access to the expertise you don't have? Essentially buying the knowledge so you can operate your business better. Move your business to the next level, don't give up.
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006

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.









