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
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Extraordinary Growth with Tyler Williams | The Zemar Podcast
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Life and business can be fearful to achieve greatness. According to Tyler Williams, embracing fear is the key to unlocking your potential. Tyler uses a 5-minute formula to work through your fears to create a better you.
Listen to the interview with Tyler Williams as he shares his experience as a country singer and race car driver and how he faced his fears. Tyler also shares his story on how he met Tony Stewert, NASCAR driver.
Download your copy of the 5-minute Formula at 5minuteformula.com
Reach out to Tyler here on LinkedIn, as well as Instagram @TylerWilliamsLive
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Middle Market Benefits Renewals | Elite Benefits Playbook
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Keeping things where they are to save your job when you have money savings at stake should be criminal. CFOs who have never seen a benefits expense report to analyze data for benefits trends of the company's benefits spend should also be criminal.
Middle-market companies are renewing their health plans right now, and most don't look outside of a square box for answers. HR does not want to upset the executive board or the employee base. Yet at the same time, they could be overspending by $300,000 a year; multiply that by the last ten years, and you have millions of dollars overspent. Is your HR worth about $3,000,000 to keep the status quo?
I would think not.
We just did a webinar on LinkedIn: Predictable Renewals with Ken Wosczyna.
Start on the right path and see how you score with your Elite Benefits Playbook here.
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Friday Jul 28, 2023
The Evolvement of Benefits Administration Systems
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Where is technology taking benefits administration systems (BenAdmin)? What kind of capabilities does it have for your business? Simply the process. Listen in as we discuss how the BenAdmin systems have evolved.
Group Benefit Solutions eliminates out-of-pocket costs while guiding employees to the highest quality healthcare. For more information on Group Benefit Solutions, call 253-228-8336 or visit gbsbenefitsgroup.com.
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Leveraging Technology For Open Enrollments
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Let your open enrollment be more effective by leveraging technology. Meet better timelines, increase enrollment rates, and engage your employees more. Listen in as Chris and Butch discuss ways technology works.
Group Benefit Solutions eliminates out-of-pocket costs while guiding employees to the highest quality healthcare. For more information on Group Benefit Solutions, call 253-228-8336 or visit gbsbenefitsgroup.com.
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
CFOs Need To Be Accountable | Comfort Food Does Not Help Win The Game
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Inflation is hurting businesses more than ever. CFOs are looking at strategies to grow the company and control overall costs. Yet they delegate the third highest expense to middle management. Human Resources does not have a financial incentive for the company’s bottomline. It could be costing you hundreds of thousands of dollars just so your CFO can ignore it.
As much as 50% of your healthcare plan could be wasted or abusive spending. How would you know? If you don’t, then how would you control it?
Listen in to these key takeaways for your benefits renewal this year to help control your healthcare costs and be more accountable.
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Setting Expectations Right | Too Much Money In Healthcare
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
We have our expectations set too high, especially when it comes to healthcare. Insurance is about spreading risk for sudden expensive claims, not predictable ones. Healthcare isn't the only place where expectations are not met. Try Scuba or even putting up a pool in the backyard. Check out this podcast so you don't get caught in the blame game
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Feel Great With Kait | Pillars of Health with Kaitlin Borncamp
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Everyone is so busy these days to keep up with our health. This is why we asked Kaitlin to join us on the podcast to discuss how we can achieve better health. Having a process that starts where you at today will only make you more successful in your journey.
Listen in to Kaitlin as she shares about the process to better health. This three-step process will help you achieve the results you have been looking for.
Listen in today!
Reach out to Kaitlin Borncamp on LinkedIn.
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Southside Name Game | Trends With Dave Wills
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Payroll and HR isn’t what it used to be. The last 3-5 years has change a lot for employers. Dave Wills from BBSI brings us up to speed on what employers should know when evaluating payroll and HR. Throw insurance in the mix and how do you grow your company?
Listen in as we discuss employer solutions.
Reach out to Dave Wills on Linked in, or call 708-927-0085. For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Having Predictable Medical Renewals | Ken Wosczyna Interview
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Employers are having issues with taming their medical renewals. What are the key indicators for these issues in a benefits program? Price shopping is not the answer, either. What will it take to make things more predictable while providing employees with plans?
Ken shares that the average fully-insured medical premiums have increased 68% in the last 11 years. He shares a manufacturing company case study. This company had declining health premiums!
Listen as Ken shares ways to simplify the traditional health insurance supply chain for employers, creating predictable and transparent renewals. Don't miss this episode!
To reach out to Ken Wosczyna, reach out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-wosczyna/
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 708-535-3006
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Spoiled Little Rich Kid | Provider and Insurance Company Dominate
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
What does a spoiled little rich kid do?
Expect someone else to pay the bill. Damage that brand-new car? They replace it. Need money for a trip or to buy a new toy, they just give it.
With health insurance, many Americans are "spoiled little rich kids" as well.
They become demanding, thinking everything should be covered, just as the spoiled kid would do.
What is health insurance?
What is NOT health insurance?
How was Health Insurance Created?
We are moving towards a provider and insurance company dominate world.
But how?
Listen to this episode to find out why!
For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net 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.