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
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Medicare Planning with Jason Denniston, MedicareIndy.com
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Medicare is complex and guidances is always helpful. Leveraging an industry professional will save time and money. Jason Denniston form MedicareIndy.com walks us through just that.
Jason shares experience with claims and ACA transitions
Passion for the industry
Planning for the Medicare annual open enrollment
To reach out to Jason, please visit MedicareIndy.com or email at Jason@medicareindy.com
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Businesses need to protect what is theirs. Copyrights and Trademarks are a good thing for businesses. Chip fills us in on the ins and outs of some of these protections. We even made it fun to talk about some Trademarks that did not make it through the registration process. There are many that do. Listen in and find out how to protect your property as you grow your business.
To reach out to Chip De Preter, Check out LinkedIn or email. Or Call 312-755-3153
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Employers and insurance brokers are always looking for a cutting-edge for the employee benefits programs. Listen in to the interview with Paul Aemisegeo as he discusses The PEO Exit. These tips need to be written down now!
Human Capital Management
Broker-driven products are favored by employers
Why go to PEO's
The PEO Exit
Discovery questions of the process
Connect with Paul on LinkedIn. Please visit Payrollmart.com
Download your renewal checklist here.
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Benefits renewal season is here! Grab your coffee, a pen, and a notepad and jot down these notes. Get ahead of the curve for your open enrollment.
Mid-year renewal case study
How to calculate your risk
Give the power back to the employees with their benefits
Cost control measures for the CFO/Owners
What is a Successful Benefits Renewal?
Options for employers of different sizes
Challenging the renewal process
What is new for 2022
Commission Disclosures for Brokers
Accountability for both the broker and the employer
new fee schedules coming soon
Download your renewal checklist here.
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Friday Aug 20, 2021
David Blake Presents The Flip Flop Philosopher | Innovate Like a Rock Star
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021
David Blake is a great friend of many and the admired originator of the Flip Flop Philosophy(R). David uses this to inspire and make an impact on others with his coaching, retreats, and events. Take your passions and talents and use them to achieve success.
Listen in...
Guy falls in a hole: lessons from 6 feet under
The shocking medical story, recovery, and beating the odds
Innovate Like a Rockstar
Reunited your team
Island life escapes
To contact Dave and sign up for your 1 min escape and Coconut Chronicles, please visit DavidBlakePresents.com.
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Friday Aug 13, 2021
Friday Aug 13, 2021
Feel the energy when Chris speaks about passion and love for people, especially his family. Do not miss this episode! What drives success and fulfillment is right here. Stay tuned until the end for must-hear insurance updates!
Preview from Chris:
Love people, love yourself
Entreprenuership: Cantaloupe stands
Passion for changing peoples lives
Serve and help other people
Giving back through centers of influences
Stay tuned until the end for the latest insurance updates you don't want to miss!
To find out more about the giving back event, visit Chris's posts on LinkedIn here. You can also sign up online.
To reach out to Chris Johnson, please visit LinkedIn.
For your Elite Benefits benefits scorecard, please visit here.
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
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

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.