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Benefit Strategies & Resources for the Modern Benefit Decision Maker. Benefits with Friends highlights the solutions and strategies that forward thinking benefit decision makers are using to enhance benefits, improve outcomes and slash the cost to insure their members. The American Healthcare Consumer (AHC) has been groomed by the insurance and healthcare monopolies for far too long. Managed Care hid all the meaningful data from the consumers, making shopping for high-quality care nearly imp ...
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Rockstars seem to find ways to hit headlines in some of the wildest ways. The bands of the 80’s seemed to really take things to the next level, and one of the bands leading the way was Van Halen and their frontman, Eddie Van Halen. Eddie’s incredible talent on the guitar made him a legend to anyone who was reading Guitar World in the 90’s, but as y…
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Everyone knows that the older a person gets, the more their verbal filter wears off. But the filter of Katt Williams has always been Virginia Slim 120 light, and recently he’s just letting it all fly. The accusations made against some of the biggest names in comedy had many of them reeling, but also quickly defending themselves. How much truth is t…
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There are five main segments of health CARE and health INSURANCE. Those five segments are riddled with misaligned incentives and hidden profits for insurers, pharmacy brokers, and the healthcare systems. The American Healthcare Consumer must be aware of the pitfalls and possibilities that exist within their plans. Informed consumers are seeking ali…
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So, the original idea for the show was going to be about another accused pedophile, and honestly, we just wanted to talk about something else. So what better topic to discuss with 40-something year-old white guys, than the history or diss tracks and rap battles? This show just isn't a revisit of Biggie vs. Tupac, it's breakdown of the history of th…
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Andrea knows her business, and therefore knows how best to meet your needs when it comes to protecting your financial future, and that of your family. Her favorite product is what US Life calls "The Flexmethod." Check it out. Although it might not be for everyone, you will certainly find that one of her other life insurance products is exactly what…
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The British have seemed to corner the market for celebrity TV personalities that can be more or less classified, as pric*s. We’ve already done a show on Gordon Ramsey, I’ve heard that the second-best Bond, Pierce Brosnan, can be a bit of a jerk, and today’ show subject has made a name for himself not only in the music business but with his snarky p…
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Bill is a pillar of the Ormond Beach Community. The local radio advertisement says that Bill is old! Yes he is, but he's still going strong with no signs of letting up. Bill and his crew are complete experts when it comes to sales, installation, troubleshooting and servicing safes and locks, no matter how old they are. Knowledgeable and professiona…
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Colby is a personal friend of mine, and a true inspiration due to his life and accomplishments. A life of drugs throughout high school and beyond until something changed. Listen to his story to find out what that was, and what has happened since. We can help you increase your income by 15% - 40% in 90 days or less. Visit https://salesschool.us/how/…
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Zach and his partner have set Daytona Beach on fire when it comes to co-working offices. I was one of their first "tenants," and love it. You might not be in Daytona Beach, but if you are thinking about office space wherever you are this type of arrangement can't be beat! We can help you increase your income by 15% - 40% in 90 days or less. Visit h…
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Pan is truly a Professional when it comes to helping Professionals! She focuses on everything from Start-Ups to Exit Strategy, Strategic Planning, DISC & Trust Assessments, to name a few. We can help you increase your income by 15% - 40% in 90 days or less. Visit https://salesschool.us/how/ for more information.…
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We’ve seen a few of our courtroom contestants meet their maker, as we all will one day, after we release the episode where they are the subject. Just recently, OJ Simpson, passed away and lots of people made one final dig at The Juice. Many would say it was well-deserved for what most view as him “getting off” for killing his ex-wife and her friend…
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Once we got done with our Update Show a couple months ago, we thought we had done a good job of getting everyone caught up on some of shenanigans our subjects had gotten into since we did their show. And I mean, we couldn’t leave Steven Seagal sitting where he was in our final ratings. But then came the absolutely insane stories about Sean “P Diddy…
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Howard Stern has been at the top of the radio world for decades, making headlines with his crazy antics and intriguing interviews. His shows have remained at the top of the ratings, but as both he and his antics have aged, the show isn’t quite as insane as it once was. And it was those older shows that made the headlines and Howard a pile of money …
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Have you ever had a friend or someone you know recommend a movie that you’ve never heard of, and they “swear it’s unbelievable”, and it really is terrific? What if someone told you that the coolest person that ever lived, passed away before America even became a country? Many would say, “no chance”, but they may not have heard the story of John Law…
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“Men want to be him, and women want to be with him”, that line couldn’t have been more fitting for the show subject in this episode, Hugh Hefner. Hugh was a pioneer in the porno world and his creation, Playboy, was the introduction of naked women to many in the American public. Hugh lived the life that many only dream of, and it seems as though all…
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In the 4+ years we've been discussing the many subjects in our courtroom, it's very much come to our attention that some of our older scores may not align with where we are now. How we got to some of the earlier scores, we can't really explain, but we'll chalk it up to alcohol and inexperience. But we're here to make it right! In this episode, we a…
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If you are a celebrity, I would imagine the goal for your career would be to ride out your prime years and then gracefully age out into Hollywood history. There may be some bumps along the way, but if you can avoid that big blowup, it should be smooth sailing. And then there are those that don’t quite have that made-for-tv ending. Paul Reubens, aka…
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Some of the subjects in our courtroom may require a little jog of the memory when you first hear of the person, others not so much. And unless you’ve been living under a rock or in a coma for the last 10 years, Taylor Swift is a name you probably have heard much about, regardless of your taste in music. The hardworking star has been topping the cha…
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When you think of the “mastermind” behind successful things, you usually find someone with a high level of education, decent business sense, and most importantly, a good idea. Al Capone ran the largest organized crime ring in Chicago in the 20’s with the education of a 6th grader, a penchant for violence, and an idea that’s been tried many times. B…
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Transparency in healthcare isn't just about revealing costs; it's about empowering employers to navigate a complex system, save on inflated expenses, and truly prioritize their employees' well-being. In this episode, Jamie Greenleaf discusses the complex world of fiduciary responsibilities within healthcare plans. She dissects and reveals the chall…
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“Back in my day…” is a phrase we are staring to hear more and more as the advancement of society continues to move forward at breakneck speed. Hearing stories of the “old days” when times were more simple and stresses were different, brings many folks back to the friendly days of childhood. The phrase “times were different then” seem to be a common…
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It’s always sad when the world loses someone too soon, and the music world seems to lose people at the age of 27 in a freakishly odd rate. Many of these talents were generation and changed the landscape of the current time and this show’s subject is no exception. Kurt Cobain was seemingly at the top of the world when the stress and fame seemed to u…
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Paytient makes it easier for your employees to afford the care they need – regardless of their credit history. Lou and Chris discuss the impact skyrocketing out-of-pocket costs have on people financially and medically. Paytient is a simple plan addition that ensures members do not have to avoid necessary medical care, and can fill ALL their medicat…
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You’ve got to be dedicated to make the decision to go off the grid. The reasons people go off the grid differ, most are pretty insane, but some are just looking for a place to hide. The subject of today’s show, Ted Kaczynski - The Unabomber, was a mixture of both. The Unabomber’s randomness of targets and timing had America on edge and had Kaczynsk…
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The evolution of TV and media is moving rapidly and the number of viewing options we’ve got these days is just insane. We’ve seen things change over time, some for bad, some for good, but the invention of trash TV is one thing that appears here to stay. One of the figures that is on the Mt. Rushmore of trash TV, and the subject of today’s show, mad…
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There are many iconic images that stick with people over time, and the DeLorean DMC-12 whizzing through town to take Marty McFly Back to the Future is definitely one of those. We didn’t see too much of the DeLorean automobile in general. Why is that? Who the heck is DeLorean anyway? John DeLorean made his way through the automotive industry, gainin…
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Employers have a tremendous opportunity to take control of health care spending with the incredible growth of technology in the healthcare space. The recent legislation also increases the fiduciary responsibility of plan sponsors, and companies like Talon can unleash actionable data like never before. In this episode, Lou and Mark Galvin discuss he…
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The title of “King” has been around awhile, and as time goes on, it seems to have definitely lost its luster. Being the King of Rock and Roll, or the King of Pop, those seemed to have stuck. But in the age of social media the desire to have followers and likes, it feels like the “King” title is getting thrown around a little loosely to gain attenti…
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Marshall Allen is the second two-time guest of Benefits with Friends. He and Lou previously discussed his book "Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win." This time, the conversation focuses on Marshall's project aimed at empowering the American Healthcare Consumer: The Never Pay Pathway. The Never Pay Pathwa…
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On this show, a person’s score is bound to be high when their image is what an entire generation of people think of when they hear the phrase, “bad guy”. Saddam Hussein cemented his status in history as one of these bag guys, with his ruthless dictatorship of Iraq, including the murder and torture of many of his own people. He made the mortal mista…
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