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 Jan 21, 2021
The Aftermath of Open Enrollments
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
This week we discuss the aftermath of open enrollments and how to leverage your insurance agent to get it done and fast.
How HR Professionals need help after open enrollment
AON Insurance did a claims study for 2020 related to COVID
Financing Future Claims with self-funding programs
Case Studies of clients saving time and money!
Much more!
For more information about Elite Benefits of America, please visit EliteBenefits.net or call 708-535-3006
Friday Jan 15, 2021
Friday Jan 15, 2021
New Year's Resolutions, New Changes Coming, Be a Smarter Healthcare Consumer
Current events 2021
Amazon's Haven Collapse
The insurance industry teaches itself how to purchase employee benefit programs
the "status quo"
Transparency of pricing in healthcare
New "Menu board"
Too much demand for predictable "insurance" in healthcare
Be a smarter consumer!
For more information about Elite Benefits of America, please visit EliteBenefits.net or call 708-535-3006
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
The Zemar Podcast Interview with Jaime Van Buskirk at JVB Physical Therapy
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Interview with Jaime Van Buskirk at JVB Physical Therapy
If you are a weekend warrior athlete, you need to hear this
Post-surgery therapy
Adapting to COVID
Dry Needling
Insurance tie
No referrals needed!
Cash is king!
Medicare
Get better now with JVB PT!
JVB Physical Therapy - 773-629-6875 jvbphysicaltherapy.com
For more information about Elite Benefits of America, please visit EliteBenefits.net or call 708-535-3006
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
When Should You Start Planning For The Next Renewal?
The renewal planning process
Project-based improvements
Increase communication with the employees
Interview with David Matuszak, CFP
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for information purposes only. Any advice or planning should be consulted with an insurance or financial professional.
David Matuszak, CFP - David.matuszak@sisfp.com - 708-645-8820
For more information about Elite Benefits of America or Contact Butch Zemar 708-535-3006 EliteBenefits.net
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Final Days of Open Enrollment; Interview with Kyle Altenburg at Hanley Realty
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
The Zemar Podcast
Meeting Open Enrollment Deadlines
Communicate with employees
Required employer forms to stay in compliance
Interview with Kyle Altenburg at Hanley Realty
To contact Kyle Altenburg at Hanley Realty, call 708-277-3179 HanleyRealty.
Elite Benefits - 708-535-3006 or Click here.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Get skin the game with health insurance; Interview with Dr. Joe Brannigan, D.C.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
How health insurance works
Getting access to care
Have more skin in the game to control the costs
Gain control of claim issues
Interview with Dr. Joe Brannigan D.C.
For more information on the Brannigan Chiropractic Center, please visit Branniganchiropractic.com or call 708-966-4413
For more information on the topic or any other insurance product, please contact us, or call 708-535-3006
Monday Nov 30, 2020
More concerns in the workplace; Interview with Eric Wilson iSellHealth.com
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Look at plan designs to control costs and bring down out of pocket expenses
Negotiating claims with the providers
Reimbursing employees for purchasing a private plan outside of an employer-sponsored plan
Trends we are seeing in 2021
Interview with Eric Wilson from iSellHealth.com
(815)372-1363
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006.
Monday Nov 30, 2020
IL Forces a Second Shutdown - What about your healthcare options?
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Another shutdown in IL. Things are going crazy during the open enrollment 2021 with Covid. Everyone is zoomed out and potentially out of work. But what about your healthcare coverage?
We will go through the following in this Podcast:
Still time for a new open enrollment
COBRA or IL continuation
Special Enrollment (SEP) when a loss of coverage occurs
Gain coverage through your spouse
Gain coverage through the exchange
Gain coverage through new employment
Buyer Beware of alternative health plans to the "Obamacare" plans
Regardless of president, nothing is going to change with healthcare right away
For more information, contact us. 708-535-3006
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Updates on 2021 Open Enrollments
The Supreme Court Ruling with the Affordable Care Act
What Employers and Employees are asking for this time around
What to see going forward
Return to work COVID Checklists
What questions to ask when deciding on a health plan
For more information go to EliteBenefits.net
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Updates During This Open Enrollment 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
There are increases going on for employer-sponsored plans in the Chicagoland area. Here are some tips on what you can do it about it during the 2020 open enrollment.
For more information and get your 2020 Open Enrollment Checklist, Contact us.

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.









