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
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
Thursday May 27, 2021
Win Business With a Personal Brand and A Major League Mindset with Andy Neary
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
Having the right mindset is everything. Andy Neary shares his insight in branding and storytelling to win all the business you want.
In this episode, Andy shares:
Tying the right mindset to the right marketing strategies
Shift to storytelling about your prospect and less about you
Keep the focus on the prospect to avoid failure
Be the superhero
Building a story framework
For more information, visit Andy Neary on LinkedIn. You are welcome to visit the Broker Branding Exsellence community here.
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Recording from March 2020
There is a lot going on with the Covid-19 virus. Employers are looking for help managing health insurance while letting employees go. Employees are going crazy because they could lose their job if they haven't already. Then figuring out health insurance on top of it. Look no further. Health Insurance Specialists, Eric Wilson, Jason Denniston, and Butch Zemar walk through a conversation to help.
Explore all your options
Income is a driving factor for any premium tax credit
Pros and cons for hospital plans
You need to package it right to minimize financial exposure
Watch out for the purple unicorn of the industry
Eric Wilson 815-372-1363 iSellHealth.com
Jason Denniston 260-213-3323 DennistonInsurance.com
Butch Zemar 708-535-3006 EliteBenefits.net
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Friday May 21, 2021
Make More Sales With The Brand Trifecta - Interview with Kate DiLeo
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
Want to increase your sales with ease? Kate DiLeo shares her insight into how she built a million-dollar pipeline. Catch it all on this episode!
Meet Kate, the "Accidental brand strategist"
Get your $1 Million pipeline
A better, simpler way to generate sales
Deeply resonate with your prospects
Discover the Brand Trifecta
Get your own Ennobble playbook with Kate!
For more information, please visit Ennobble.com or visit Kate on LinkedIn.
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
Thursday May 13, 2021
Is a PEO Right for your company? | Interview with John Valle, TandemHR
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
John Valle of TandemHR shares his 26 years of experience in the PEO industry. Is a PEO right for your company? Is it a good fit now? Listen in and find out!
What struggles do businesses have in HR/benefits admin, payroll
Dealing with the shift of how work is being done remotely
When is it good to have a PEO
When is it not good to have a PEO
Keep your insurance broker - work with a broker-friendly PEO
For more information on TandemHR or to reach John Valle, 630-280-7349 or jvalle@tandemhr.com
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.