Best Employeebenefits Podcasts (2024)

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Common Sense, Common Cause: Talking Health Care Value with National Alliance CEO Shawn Gremminger 38:15

5M ago38:15

38:15

Shawn Gremminger recently assumed the role of president and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Associations -- a Council member and frequent ally on health care policy. In this episode, we discuss the National Alliance's unique structure and composition, its policy priorities and the importance of getting value for every health ca…

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Exemplify #1 – Tapping into the Link Between Nutrition and Mental Health 1:01:33

8M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

What we eat can have a profound effect on many aspects of mental health, including depression, anxiety and stress. We address the motivation and knowledge needed to make healthy nutrition choices for optimal mood as well as how to manage and prevent common mood disorders with nutrition. Lisa Spriet is a Registered Dietitian and Co-Owner of NutriPro…

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Big Benefits for Small Business w/ Ty Wang 23:07

11M ago23:07

23:07

Dennis chats with Ty Wang, Co-Founder & CEO of Angle Health. Angle Health wants to make health benefits more accessible by connecting vendors that handle different services like telehealth and health savings accounts on a single platform. That way, employers of all sizes can offer a similar stack to the benefits you’d expect from a Fortune 500, but…

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AI and The Future of Healthcare 32:38

1y ago32:38

32:38

Dennis welcomes SVP & Senior Partner at Burnham Benefits, Chris Krusiewicz back to the podcast. Chris has been tracking AI as it relates to healthcare and employee benefits for years and brings his latest insights to the benefits community. Chris and Dennis discuss AI and its impact on the employee benefits and healthcare industries today and what …

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Winning New Business in a Micro-Niche w/ Charles Specht 26:05

1y ago26:05

26:05

This episode originally aired in January 2020 Charles Specht from The Permission Group shares how Benefits Brokers who target a micro niche can grow a massive book of business and better serve their clients. Connect with Charles at charles@permissiongroup.comBy Dennis Carlson

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Discover Your Secret Sauce w/ Becky Patel 27:46

1y ago27:46

27:46

This episode orginally aired in March 2022. Ned Schaut talks with Becky Patel, CEO at Amwins Connect, about mentorship. Becky has over 35 years of experience in this business and shares the importance of both having a mentor and being a mentor. During the conversation they focus on the need to be authentic and know your secret sauce in the business…

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Windows on Benefits: Introducing New Board Chair Fred Thiele (Microsoft Corporation) 48:15

1y ago48:15

48:15

Fred Thiele, vice president, global benefits and mobility for Microsoft, will serve as chair of the American Benefits Council's Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 term. In this episode, he speaks with host Jason Hammersla about his company's unique approach to benefits, outlines his priorities for the next year and drops a few tales of questionab…

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Benefits Communication Strategies to Drive Value w/ Chesley Gaddis 20:22

1y ago20:22

20:22

This episode orginally aired in July 2020. Dennis and Chesley discuss ways to make employee benefits communication meaningful, relevant and timely in order to drive value for employers and employees. Connect with Chesley: chesley.gaddis@intrepid7.com http://intrepid7.com/By Dennis Carlson

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Executive Benefits: A Tool to Attract & Retain w/ Rachel Rutherford 25:55

1y ago25:55

25:55

Dennis chats with Rachel Rutherford of ArmadaCare about Executive Benefits and how to position Executive Medical reimbursement to attract and retain top talent. Find Rachel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelgann/ Reach out at rrutherford@aramadacare.com visit https://armadacare.com/ for more info…

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Leveraging Social Media for Sales w/ Spencer Smith, CSFS 28:06

1+ y ago28:06

28:06

Dennis chats with Spencer Smith about how benefits advisors can leverage social media to grow their pipeline and increase sales. Find Spencer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/ Check out Spencer's podcast here: https://spencerharlansmith.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerSmithSelfFunded For more info on…

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Winning with Ancillary: 3 Strategies for Benefits Advisors w/ Kevin Curran 38:22

1+ y ago38:22

38:22

Dennis chats with Kevin Curran, Founding Partner of Salt Margin a Baldwin Risk Company. Listen in as they discuss ways Benefits Brokers can win with a too often overlooked part of the benefits package, ancillary. Kevin outlines three ways brokers and advisors can get started with becoming true consultants on ancillary, just like they already are on…

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Positioning Disability Insurance: Strategies for Benefits Brokers w/ Chris Carlson 26:51

1+ y ago26:51

26:51

Dennis chats with The D.I. Coach, Chris Carlson about how benefits brokers and advisors can better position (or start positioning for the first time) disability insurance with their clients. Chris began his insurance career as a Brokerage Consultant with Provident Life and Accident in 1984. After working with Provident as a Consultant, District Man…

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Executive Benefits: Solutions for What Keeps Owners Up at Night w/ Helen Ornellas 25:28

1+ y ago25:28

25:28

Dennis chats with Executive Benefits expert, Helen Ornellas. Helen is the President and Founder of Ornellas & Associates Insurance Services. Based in California, Helen Ornellas specializes in Executive Benefits using Life Insurance, Disability, and Long Term Care to provide solutions. With over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, Hele…

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The Hidden Cost of Bad Benefits Data w/ Shannon Goggin 23:37

1+ y ago23:37

23:37

Dennis chats with Noyo CEO and Co-Founder, Shannon Goggin. Listen as they discuss how poor data quality prevents the benefits industry from delivering the modern experiences today’s consumers want. Addressing these challenges at the carrier and ben-admin level with clean, always updated enrollment data lets HR professionals and brokers truly remove…

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Predictable Growth for Benefits Advisors w/ Kevin Trokey 31:41

1+ y ago31:41

31:41

Dennis chats with Kevin Trokey. Kevin is the Founding Partner of Q4intelligence, a marketing and sales enablement firm committed to the preservation and transformation of the independent agency system. He writes prolifically regarding the many challenges being faced by today’s agencies, providing guidance to overcome those challenges. He is a frequ…

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Leveraging Thought Leadership to Win Small Group Business w/ Rosario Avila & Andrew McNeil 29:55

1+ y ago29:55

29:55

Dennis interviews Benefits Advisors Andrew McNeil and Rosario Avila of Arrow Benefits Group. They discuss how winning awards and writing columns contribute to their position as thought leaders in the community and with their clients. They also discuss strategies they've found work well with small group clients in a post-COVID environment. Find Andr…

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Why Benefits Brokers & Advisors Should Address Student Debt Now w/ Laurel Taylor 29:55

1+ y ago29:55

29:55

Six years ago, Laurel Taylor was on the fast track to reaching her career goals. But the weight of the student debt she and her mother had racked up to fund her education rang in at almost $200,000 — and could have held her back from reaching her full potential. Laurel took matters into her own hands, and in 2016 founded Candidly (formerly FutureFu…

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Why Self-Billing for Benefits is a Win-Win-Win 29:55

1+ y ago29:55

29:55

Dennis chats with CEO of Beneration, Josh Winigrad. They discuss why every benefits broker should be talking about self-billing with their clients. Josh shares: How to master self-bills by learning the COUNTIFS and SUMIFS formulas. Why you should encourage your clients to use self-bills with carriers rather than EDI feeds. The danger of self-auditi…

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Employee-Led Benefits w/ Jaclyn Chen 31:00

1+ y ago31:00

31:00

Dennis chats with Jaclyn Chen, Co-Founder & CEO of Benepass. Benepass is a flexible technology platform that allows employers to offer employees robust categories of perks and benefits around things like wellness, mental health, entertainment, and more. Check out https://www.getbenepass.com/ to learn more. Benefits Influencer is the #1 highest rate…

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True Transparency: An Advisor, Employer, and Ecosystem Perspective w/ Brittney Bello 40:09

1+ y ago40:09

40:09

Dennis interviews Co-Founder & President of SolV Independent Insurance Associates, Brittney Bello. Employee Benefits Brokers and Advisors will want to listen in as Dennis and Brittney go beyond the buzzword of "transparency" to uncover what it looks like when advisors, employers, and the benefits ecosystem all align around transparency. Find Brittn…

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The Practical Realities of Small Group Medical w/ Nancy Giacolone 21:28

2y ago21:28

21:28

Dennis chats with Advisor, Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host and President & Owner of Olympic Crest Insurance, Nancy Giacolone. Reach out to Nancy and follow her via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-giacolone/ Check out Olympic Crest Insurance here: https://olympiccrest.com/ ---- Benefits Influencer is the #1 highest rated podcast for Employ…

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Global Benefits for US Businesses w/ Lewis Mosley 36:39

2y ago36:39

36:39

Dennis sits down with Lewis Mosley, Founder & Director of UK-based BAS to discuss how US-based benefits brokers and advisors can help their clients with global employees. Lewis is a Director, Founder and lead Guardian Consultant at BAS He has over 10 years’ experience working within the global employee benefits space, most of which have been spent …

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How Brokers & Agencies Can Take Control of Q4 and Beyond w/ Jenn Walsh 31:20

2y ago31:20

31:20

Dennis interviews CEO and Founder of GenuineShift, Jenn Walsh. Follow Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walshjenn/ About Jenn: Jenn Walsh is the founder and CEO of GenuineShift, a business consulting company that delivers learning & development programs to fuel growth, optimize profitability and minimize friction for insurance brokerage…

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The Connected Future of the Employee Benefits Marketplace w/ Ryan Sachtjen 34:40

2y ago34:40

34:40

Dennis interviews ThreeFlow Co-Founder and CEO, Ryan Sachtjen. ThreeFlow is a benefits placement system that benefits brokers and carriers can use to work together to be more efficient. Visit https://www.threeflow.com/ to learn more. --- Benefits Influencer is the #1 highest rated podcast for Employee Benefits Brokers and Advisors. Visit www.benefi…

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What New Brokers Need to Know w/ Vinny Catalano 36:06

2y ago36:06

36:06

Dennis Carlson returns as host of Benefits Influencer to interview Employee Benefits Broker Vinny Catalano, SVP & Partner at Lockton Insurance Brokers. ---- Benefits Influencer is the #1 highest rated podcast for Employee Benefits Brokers and Advisors. Visit www.benefitsinfluencer for additional episodes and to get in touch.…

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Episode 45: Bigger Data: The First Step to Improving Health Equity (with Jennifer Haley, Urban Institute) 39:09

2y ago39:09

39:09

Diversity, equity and inclusion is a priority for many of the American Benefits Council’s member companies, who have in turn directed us to engage with these issues as they relate to employee benefits. Over the previous 12 months, the Council has established a task force to address social determinants of health and joined with a number of other est…

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Episode 44: Follow the Leader: Getting to Know the Council’s New Board Chair (with Tracy Watts, Mercer) 34:52

2y ago34:52

34:52

If the American Benefits Council is to be a leader in the employee benefits world, we must have strong internal leadership. The Council’s policy agenda is carefully considered and set by our Policy Board of Directors, made up of knowledgeable and dedicated human resource and benefits professionals at each of our most engaged member companies. Holdi…

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Episode No. 43: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: A Round-Up of the Council's International Benefits Activity 34:05

2y ago34:05

34:05

For many multinational companies, figuring out how to scale employee benefits for a global population is a critical element of their economic competitiveness. But if providing comprehensive employee benefit programs in the United States is like playing advanced chess, doing so on a global basis is like playing advanced chess on a moving speedboat. …

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Summer Update from Host Ned Schaut 1:09

2y ago1:09

1:09

Benefits Influencer is taking a short hiatus this summer but will return soon with exciting new guests and topics. Stay tuned! Want to engage new leads on auto-pilot and increase your benefits revenue? Check out heyhunter.io and schedule a demo today.By Agency Leverage

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Episode 42: Into the Deep End: The Big Splash of Pooled Employer Plans (with Rick Jones, Aon) 30:42

2y ago30:42

30:42

Even as policymakers discuss and debate the so-called "retirement savings gap," employers and others are starting to take part in a newly-minted coverage expansion tool: the SECURE Act of 2019 birthed the inception of the Pooled Employer Plan (PEP), which allows separate companies employers to team up and share plan administration for their collect…

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Episode 41: Get Out the Map: Paid Leave and the State of Play 47:43

2+ y ago47:43

47:43

Paid leave may not be an “employee benefit,” strictly speaking, in the same way that health coverage and retirement coverage are. But providing it has become a significant pressure point for employers, especially as an increasing number of states and localities have erected their own mandates over the last decade. In this episode, host Jason Hammer…

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Episode 40: No Surprises, Please: The Twisty Tale of 'Surprise' Medical Billing 48:57

2+ y ago48:57

48:57

The 2020 enactment of legislation to eliminate “surprise” medical billing was not just the most significant health care coverage legislation since the Affordable Care Act. It was also the culmination of a remarkable show of (relatively) swift and bipartisan lawmaking. Since that enactment, however, the story has taken dizzying twists and turns, wit…

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Discover Your Secret Sauce w/ Becky Patel 28:27

2+ y ago28:27

28:27

Ned talks with Becky Patel, CEO at Amwins Connect, about mentorship. Becky has over 35 years of experience in this business and shares the importance of both having a mentor and being a mentor. During the conversation they focus on the need to be authentic and know your secret sauce in the business. ---------------------------------------------- Hu…

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Episode 39: Plumbing and the PBGC: How Plans and Participants are Getting Stuck 38:52

2+ y ago38:52

38:52

Even casual observers know that, over the past several decades, the nation's retirement system has evolved from a predominantly defined benefit system to a predominantly defined contribution system. That said, there are still nearly 47,000 defined benefit plans in the United States, (half of which are insured by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corpora…

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Employers Hold The Key To Fixing Healthcare In America w/ Josh Butler 29:59

2+ y ago29:59

29:59

Ned interviews Josh Butler, President of Butler Benefits in Amarillo Texas. Josh has been in the industry for 15 years solving increasingly complex problems for clients. Josh shares his passion to help solve the America’s healthcare cost crisis. ---------------------------------------------- Hunter! Is the Automated Sales Assistant for Benefits Bro…

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Episode 38: Nontraditional Workers and Barriers to Retirement Savings 46:26

2+ y ago46:26

46:26

The current labor market is in flux, with many industries still in pandemic recovery while the "great resignation" creating a talent vacuum. Contingent or "nontraditional" work may not be as trendy a topic as it was five years ago, but it could represent a resource for companies seeking to fill important roles. In this episode, host Jason Hammersla…

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Hyper Focused With A Niche w/ Cory Friedman 31:15

2+ y ago31:15

31:15

Ned and Cory discuss the massive success and recognition Cory has experienced through focusing his efforts on a very specific niche. Cory shares how to have a niche and how to provide a depth of value to ensure you become a needed resource. Cory is passionate about what he does and believes other Benefits Consultants can find success by focussing o…

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Episode No. 37: Still V.B.I.D.: Chronic Disease and the Drive to Health Care Value 46:04

2+ y ago46:04

46:04

According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6 in 10 adults in the U.S. have at least one chronic disease, while 4 in 10 have two or more. The CDC also estimates that 90% of the nation’s health care expenditures are for people with chronic and mental health conditions. And it’s very likely that the pandemic has ex…

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2022 Benefits Trends w/ Alex Frommeyer 31:55

2+ y ago31:55

31:55

Ned talks with Alex Frommeyer, CEO of Beam Dental about benefit trends for 2022. They discuss employees' increased desire for holistic benefits, the growing demand for a quality digital user experience, and the big shift from office-centric benefits to person-centric benefits. ---------------------------------------------- Hunter! Is the Automated …

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Creating Freedom In Your Agency w/ Hoy Kim 36:56

2+ y ago36:56

36:56

Ned brings on Hoy Kim, the operations guru from Ned’s very own employee benefits agency. Eight years ago Ned found himself working way more hours than he wanted and going home worn out for his family. He went on a journey to find a solution. Over the past 7 years Hoy has created systems and processes that have helped their team become more effectiv…

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7 Nuggets For 2022 22:15

2+ y ago22:15

22:15

Ned reflects on what he learned from 2021 and how he will implement it in 2022. Helpful links: The One Thing - https://the1thing.com/ Atomic Habits - https://jamesclear.com/ The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership - https://conscious.is/ EOS and Traction - https://www.eosworldwide.com/ The Core Value Equation - https://therealdarius.com/book/ --…

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Creating A Marketing Strategy w/ Jessica Du Bois 28:27

2+ y ago28:27

28:27

Ned interviews benefits leader Jessica Du Bois as she shares how any agency can build a successful marketing strategy. She emphasizes building solid connections with clients based on relationship, expertise, and technology. ---------------------------------------------- Hunter! Is the Automated Sales Assistant for Benefits Brokers. Go to agencyleve…

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Online Marketing Basics w/ Jeff Grocky 28:19

2+ y ago28:19

28:19

Ned talks with Jeff Grocky about basic marketing every benefits broker should be doing. Jeff works with many benefits brokers and consults/supports them in having an online presence. In this conversation you will discover some helpful hacks to simplify your marketing process. ---------------------------------------------- Hunter! Is the Automated S…

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The ROI of Offering Childcare Benefits w/ Jessica Chang 25:19

2+ y ago25:19

25:19

Ned and Jessica discuss the importance of employers supporting their employees who are parents. Employers are impacted when employees can't come into work due to lack of childcare. Jessica is CEO and Co-Founder of WeeCare which provides concierge service to help employees find childcare that meets their needs. --------------------------------------…

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How To Close Deals With Tech w/ David Bryant 38:42

2+ y ago38:42

38:42

Ned talks with BenTech leader David Bryant. David shares how he and his small team utilized technology to quickly grow his benefits agency. David built many of the tech tools he needed and eventually started MonarkHQ to make these tools available to other benefits brokers. ---------------------------------------------- Hunter! Is the Automated Sale…

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How To Cultivate Leads 22:30

3y ago22:30

22:30

Ned Schaut takes a minute to reflect on the past year as new host of Benefits Influencer. The number one question he gets is, “how do I find more leads?” As a benefits broker and marketing agency owner, Ned shares personal insight on how to continue building a book of business once you have reached a level of success. ------------------------------…

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California and Federal Legislative Update w/ Dawn McFarland & Faith Borges 35:48

3y ago35:48

35:48

In this episode, Dawn McFarland, the VP of Legislation on the board of the California Association of Health Underwriters, and Faith Borges, the Lobbyist for CAHU, join Ned Schaut to give a legislative update for California and Nationally. We discuss what is happening in the market and what to pay attention to over the coming months. We also dive in…

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Real Insurance Innovation w/ Mike Zarrillo 25:21

3y ago25:21

25:21

Ned sits down with Mike Zarrillo, Chief Revenue Officer of Brella to dig into insurance technology and innovation. They discuss opportunities to utilize cutting edge technology, not only for ease of use, but to provide a better user experience as well. ---------------------------------------------- Hunter! Is the Automated Sales Assistant for Benef…

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Relationships + Abundant Mindset = Successful Broker w/ Brad Davis 37:13

3y ago37:13

37:13

Brad Davis returns for his third time on the show to share more secrets of successful brokers. Connect with Brad at linkedin.com/in/braddavisremade and learn more about California Association of Health Underwriters at cahu.org/home. ---------------------------------------------- Hunter! Is the Automated Sales Assistant for Benefits Brokers. Go to a…

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The Whole Person Workplace w/ Dr. Scott Behson 29:59

3y ago29:59

29:59

Ned and Scott discuss ideas from his book, The Whole Person Workplace. In Scott's journey of writing the book he discovered that employers who focus on putting the HUMAN back into HUMAN RESOURCES find growth and stability they may not have known were there. Learn more at scottbehson.com. ---------------------------------------------- Hunter! Is the…

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