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 Apr 01, 2021
Resources to Solve Employee Benefits Problems - The Value of an Insurance Broker
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Insurance Brokers need to make their money, but how much is enough, and when is it not enough?
There could also be a chance you are overpaying for what you are receiving in return in terms of value and resources!
We are not a commodity!
Indirectly pay brokers through premiums to the insurance company
How do Benefits Insurance Agents really make their money?
Brokers could tend to "fake-it"
We bring resources to solve problems
What does a broker really make?
The complete breakdown!
Are you getting all the value of what you are prepaying within your insurance premiums?
For more information, please visit EliteBenefits.net
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
American Rescue Plan Act and Advanced Premium Tax Credits for Health Insurance
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
What is happening with this American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)? Find out how you can tap into it!
High level overview of the ARPA
Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTC) - it's taxpayer-funded!
April 1st is the "Go" Date for updating your APTC
The true cost of healthcare is still there, just masked with taxpayer dollars to lower your premiums
You may be newly eligible for the APTC
Cobra subsidy up to 100% under ARPA - found out how you can get it!
For more information, please visit EliteBenefits.net
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act and Start Planning for Your 2022 Renewal
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
The biggest changes since the ACA was signed into law coming with the American Rescue Plan Act.
Another 50 mile ultrarun on deck!
The American Rescue Plan Act: stimulus money for healthcare premiums
An increase taxpayer-funded healthcare subsidies
Cobra taxpayer-funded Subsidies
Schedule your renewal meetings now! Get it done by August to help make things smoother in fall.
Be ahead of the curve!
For more information, please visit EliteBenefits.net
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Surprised billing, subsidies, cobra elections, Biden open enrollment and more!
History of subsidies part of ACA
What Biden is going to do about the subsidies
The Navigator failure
The Government is telling you what’s affordable
Know your options during the Election Period when you leave your previous employer
Cobra VS individual/family plans
For more information, please visit EliteBenefits.net
Friday Mar 05, 2021
The Zemar Podcast in a Nutshell!
Friday Mar 05, 2021
Friday Mar 05, 2021
A good previewing of discussions on The Zemar Podcast.
For more information, please visit EliteBenefits.net
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Small or Medium Sized Companies Save More with Level-Funded or Self-Funded Programs
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Save more money by leveraging Level-funded or Self-funded programs
Listen in to find out...
Why fully insurance (traditional health plans) is costing you more!
Community Ratings vs. Underwritten Rates
Have the data to help leverage more savings for the company
Make Health Insurance more effective through education
Intro to Captive Insurance Products
For more information about Elite Benefits of America, please visit EliteBenefits.net or call 708-535-3006
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Do not miss these marketing tips today on the Zemar Podcast. Make 2021 your best year ever in business.
Learn what small and mid-sized (SMB) companies should be focused on for marketing
Direct mail is making a comeback
Avoid tunnel vision in your own world
Tap into the emotion of the buyer
Much Much more....
For more info on JimmyVision or to contact James DiMambro, go to JimmyVisionLLC.com or call 773-636-5521
For more information about Elite Benefits of America, please visit EliteBenefits.net or call 708-535-3006
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Friday Feb 12, 2021
The Biden Administration is changing things for healthcare. What’s good? What’s bad? Listen in!
What does this mean for you?
What is this not?
Short-term medical plans still in the background as a strategy.
What do we see on the horizon for healthcare in the Biden Administration?
Eric Wilson, iSellHealth.com (815) 372-1363
For more information about Elite Benefits of America, please visit EliteBenefits.net or call 708-535-3006
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Healthcare Pricing Transparency Tips and Tricks
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Do not learn the hard way at claim time. Know your pricing with transparency!
You need to be a wiser shopper of healthcare
Location could be key when shopping for healthcare pricing
Biden healthcare executive order and why Trump did not!
CFO getting more involved with employee benefits decisions
Steve Watson’s Trendbreakers Podcast talks about key moves employers can make
Open enrollment is done, start making it better next year now!
And much more!
For more information about Elite Benefits of America, please visit EliteBenefits.net or call 708-535-3006
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
What Is The Affordable Care Act Really About?
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
The Affordable Care Act made a huge impact, but just how? Listen to what did happen, and what didn't happen. What's next in the Biden Administration with Healthcare?
What did the ACA really do?
Who did it help?
Who did it leave worse off?
Small Business Special Enrollment Period
Does Biden have a healthcare agenda?
For more on C. Steven Tucker's "Truth about pre-existing conditions", visit here.
For more information about Elite Benefits of America, please visit EliteBenefits.net or call 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.









