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
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Who is Butch Zemar? | Scuba, The Navy, and Family!
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
The number one request for a podcast is who is Butch Zemar… Here it is. Butch takes a walk down memory lane as well as shares some of his personal and professional life. Don’t miss this one!
Hear some scuba adventures
Bringing back the Navy days!
How the ScubaButch brand was born
The hockey life
Family life (Much appreciation goes to Butch’s wife!)
And much more… Listen in now!
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Friday Jul 30, 2021
Friday Jul 30, 2021
Most employers, CFOs, and HR professionals dread the employee benefits renewal. It's painful! But it doesn't have to be. Find out how you score with your Employee Benefits Scorecard now!
In this episode:
Scorecard evaluation areas
Strategic Planning & Design
Healthcare Costs & Funding
Leveraging Technology
Compliance Issues
Avoid your typical renewal
Simplify the process
Leverage new plans that make renewals better, easier, simpler and save money!
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Tracy Enos was top of her class in the US Navy. She brings the same level of enthusiasm and expertise to businesses leveraging the power of LinkedIn. Bring your LinkedIn to the top of the class.
Professional profiles
Boost your exposure with the Featured section
Be the solution to your prospects/client's problems
LinkedIn tips you must here now!
Connect with Tracy Enos on LinkedIn. Get the latest tips and your 23 Point Profile Checklist here.
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
In this episode, Ben Krambeck from Claim Doc shares some insight in reversing the healthcare trend through claims. Find out how your traditional employer-sponsored health plan is driving healthcare costs up!
Is a better way? Listen to this podcast and start saving!
Claims are soaring after the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
The fully insured plans blindside employers at the renewal
Network discounts are the purple unicorn of the universe
Double billing tactics to watch out for
Line by line claim audits
Two case studies that set the example of over-billing claims and billing mistakes
And more…
For more information on Claim Doc and their services, please visit Claim-doc.com. You can also ask for more information through your broker or third-party administrator.
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Rewind to 2020: Insights From the Experts -Tips that will save you $1,000's
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Eric Wilson joins in on the Insights From the Experts on a variety of topics that will save you thousands of dollars. Listen to this now and start savings:
Claim expenses
Telemedicine
Pricing transparency
Match the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) to the Provider Invoice
Worldwide Mail order for prescription drugs
Eric Wilson can be reached at iSellHealth.com or 815-372-1363.
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Health Insurance Landscape - What are your options?
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
In this episode, I go through your options as an individual or family responsible for your own health insurance. Even some small group options.
Health Insurance vs. Healthcare
Break free from the handcuffs of the employer - Entrepreneurial
Health Insurance vs. other insurance products we buy
Cash payments to providers
Options for those paying their own health insurance
On-exchange vs. off-exchange
Short Term Medical Insurance
Christian Ministry med-share programs
Hospital only plans
Single employee group option
Small-Group special enrollment options
No participation requirements
No employer contribution requirements
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Create Business Superfans | Interview with Frederick Dudek
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Creating a fan base can be challenging for businesses. Frederick Dudek walks us through the steps he takes his executive clients through to align the key components to create Business Superfans!
In this episode we talk about:
The 3 components that drive business
Client retention methodology
Being creative when reaching out to prospects and customers/clients
Working a co-marketing strategy that brings in business you want
Find Frederick on LinkedIn. Visit Businesssuperfans.com reserve a copy of the book today and save!
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Laura Balson with Constangy discusses what employers should be looking at as we have employees return to work, vaccinated or not. Check it out here!
What to do when your employees return to work
CDC VS OSHA? Steps employers should go through with covid and their employees
1099 vs W2 with employees returning to workNoncompetes for previous employeesFind a good attorney to fit your needs and budget
Reach out to Laura today for additional information:
Email lbalson@constangy.com
LinkedIn
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Justin Breen talks us through solving the problem that annoyed him for years being a public relations specialist to create a formula for a successful global company.
Simplify and see the patterns that work
At the highest level, there is no competition
Live in abundance
For more information on Justin Breen, visit him on LinkedIn or visit BrEpicLLC.com
Group Health Renewal Update by Butch Zemar
Group renewal checklist
Scorecard for your business - where do you stand?
125 document update (Pre-tax benefit)
ERISA wrap document update
HR Checklist
American Healthcare Plan Act
Cobra update
Taxpayer healthcare subsidy update
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
In this episode, we interview Devon Harris, retired military, former Three-Time Olympian, and one of the original team members of Jamacia's first Olympian Bobsled team.
Devon shares his insights on:
No task is too difficult, no obstacle is too great
The power of visualization
The 5 P's to Keep On Pushing
The scoreboard does not always show the wins
The Keep On Pushing Foundation
And much more...
Please visit Devon Harris on Linkedin, or his website at DevonHarris.com.
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.