Midway Business Podcast

Employers, Chief Financial Officers, and Human Resource (HR) struggle every day with the cost of maintaining an employee benefits program. Find your Wolpertinger and get rid of the Jackalopes!
Chris walks us through his book, Hit Zero!, on how to get away from the traditional ways of employee benefits renewals. Start getting positive results for your employees!
Reach out to Chris Wolpert on LinkedIn. Visit Group Benefits Solutions at https://gbsbenefitsgroup.com/. 
 
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net 

More regulations for the broker, but this could be a game-changer. Brokers are now required to disclose their compensation to their clients. Check it out:
Direct and indirect compensation
The good, bad, and the ugly
Free services that should actually be paid for by you, the policyholder/employer
Get what you are paying for in your premiums or directly to the insurance broker
Know the expectations and boundaries of the scope of work and the compensation
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net

Offer plans that will allow you to attract the talent needed to grow and be profitable. There are a lot of options to pick from. Strategizing from a cost standpoint will take care of the benefits. 
Types of Health Plans to offer
Not your daddy's HMO
Strategize to offer the best benefits package for your company
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net

This podcast took me down memory lane a bit. The Military has a lot of good lessons for life and business. Structure and order are a big deal for the military. This can be brought to your HR this first quarter of 2022. Dive in now!
2022 planning for 2023
Improve the process now, not later
The biggest fire in history and what they did about BEFORE it happened
Supply chain audits
At home COVID-19 testing at no cost to your employees
 
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net

Updated:
A quick shoutout to some veterans that came to mind during the podcast. Open enrollment is underway. How is your's going? 
Employees are waiting for their benefits package to determine their employment for 2022.
Open Enrollment Updates
Fee Disclosures are coming for Brokers; Employers
Shout out to my fellow veterans!
Happy Veterans Day!
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
 
Updated 1-14-2022

Everyone is always working to move their business to the next level. Going from a small to a mid-sized company can be super hard without the right help.  Carlos Savas joins us to provide some insight in moving to a mid-sized company, taking it to the next level or planning that exit. 
Strategize to the max!
In-house CFO
Outsourced CFO
Adjusting during current times
What is important to look for when looking to outsource CFO work
You need to focus on these items to move your business to the next level
Controller versus CFO
Embracing the growth mode - Path to $5 Million to $50 Million
Exit planning strategies
To find out more information on today's topic, please reach out to Carlos Sava at 608-338-5112 or email carlos.sava@procfopartners.com
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net

A lot going on at Elite Benefits. Open enrollments are underway. Be ready for 2022!
Ultra running is a real thing. Finished at 32 miles. Next year 50 miles!
Elite Benefits office updates
Renewal updates
Small Employer strategies
Individual / Family policy update
Variable hour employee tracking 
Prepare for the open enrollment
Get timelines with your broker
Insurance agents! If you need help sue to the vaccine mandate, call us! We have resources for keep selling.
Stay in compliance with these 3 items in 2022
 
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net

A lot going on in the 4th quarter of 2021 - Employers are more willing to look at options to save money. Are you receiving those options?
In this episode: 
Updates on open enrollments
Key deadlines
Community rating (ACA groups) are not scalable
Old School or New School?
Current benefits programs work against employers - Change it!
Case Study - Save money!
Compare your renewal with at least one other insurance company proposal
Start learning about your options with Level-Funded / Self-funded proposals
If you can save money, but you stay where you are, how will you ever know?
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net

Former Ironwoman, Anabel Lopez walks us through how businesses can take data from their company, apply the right technology, and profit more. 
Billion-dollar company case study
Business analytics you can use
Budget is the destination
Forecasting your goals
For more information on Cumberland Irving, or to reach out to Anabel, reach out on LinkedIn, or email alopez@cumberlandirving.com
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
 

Robert Slayton is making waves doing the right thing for Employers and their benefits program. In his new book, The Healthcare Manifesto, he walks CFOs, Owners and Employers through what it takes to reverse the healthcare costs in an easy to read format. Pick up your copy today!
Who is Robert Slayton?
The Healthcare Manifesto, the book
Do your research on doctors!
Risk comes in 4 categories 
Using a Medical Managment Company and what do they do for you to control costs and outcomes
Broker compensation models that works against the employers interests
What if you were over paying your broker and didn’t know it?
Best Selling book
CFOs, owners and employers need to read this book. Pick up a copy today or schedule a meeting with Robert at RobertSlayton.com 
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net