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State Secrets: Inside The Making Of The Electric State

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Family Secrets: Chris Pratt & Millie Bobby Brown Share Stories From Set 22:08

לפני 11 ימים22:08

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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

Benefits Influencer

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Benefits Influencer highlights the strategists, thought leaders, and operatives who are impacting, innovating, and elevating go-to-market strategies in the Employee Benefits and HR industry. Hosted by employee benefits GTM expert Dennis Carlson, each episode delivers actionable insights and tactics on go-to-market strategies for anyone selling employee benefits, total rewards, HR, work-tech, and digital health products and services through the benefits broker channel.

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#Business #Marketing #Employeebenefits #Healthinsurance #Humancapital #Humanresources #Talentmanagement #Dennis Carlson #Employment

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Supporting Employees in Times of Crisis w/ Rachel Schneider 28:55

לפני 9 weeks28:55

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In this episode of Benefits Influencer , host Dennis Carlson interviews Rachel Schneider , the CEO and founder of Canary, a company revolutionizing how employers support their workforce during times of crisis. Canary manages employee emergency relief funds, allowing companies to formalize a compassionate and equitable response when employees face unexpected hardships. Schneider, drawing from her extensive experience researching the financial well-being of working Americans, shares her journey of creating Canary and its impact on countless lives. Listeners will gain invaluable insights into: The step-by-step process of establishing and implementing an emergency relief fund, ensuring fairness and transparency for all employees. Real-world examples of how Canary has been utilized, particularly in the aftermath of natural disasters like the recent LA wildfires, underscoring the crucial role of immediate financial support. How Canary seamlessly integrates into an employer's benefits program, complementing existing financial wellness and philanthropic initiatives, and potentially aligning with Secure 2.0 provisions. Canary's strategic approach to partnering with brokers, empowering them to educate employers on the transformative benefits of incorporating this essential safety net into their benefits strategy. Tune in to discover how Canary is changing the landscape of employee support and fostering a culture of care within organizations.…

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ICHRA: Are You Playing Offense or Defense? w/ Brandy Burch 35:20

לפני 13 weeks35:20

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Brandy Burch , CEO and founder of benefitbay , joins Dennis to discuss Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs). Brandy shares her expertise on the evolution of the ICHRA market, strategic considerations for brokers, and the importance of a comprehensive technology platform for successful ICHRA implementation. Listen in as we discuss how to go from a defensive ICHRA strategy to playing offense to better serve employer clients. Show Notes (generated using AI) Brandy's Background and benefitbay (2:00): Brandy discusses her background in accounting and finance and her extensive experience purchasing benefits for businesses. This experience led her to found benefitbay, a SaaS technology platform designed to address the complexities of ICHRAs. benefitbay focuses on partnering with brokers to provide them with the tools they need to be successful in the ICHRA market. ICHRA Overview and Evolution (6:30): Brandy provides an overview of ICHRAs and their evolution since their introduction in 2020 under the Trump administration. She explains how ICHRAs allow employers to offer pre-tax benefits to employees who purchase individual health insurance plans. The discussion also covers the initial slow adoption by brokers and their shift towards more offensive strategies as employers express interest in ICHRAs Broker Strategies and the Role of Technology (10:00): The conversation shifts to the importance of brokers in the ICHRA market and the value they bring to employers. Brandy emphasizes the need for brokers to have comprehensive technology platforms that can help them quote, enroll, and administer ICHRAs efficiently. She also highlights the importance of integrating ancillary and voluntary benefits into the ICHRA platform to provide a holistic benefits solution for employers. Market Trends and Drivers for ICHRA Adoption (18:00): Brandy analyzes market trends in ICHRA adoption, noting the significant growth in the average group size adopting ICHRAs. She discusses the key drivers behind this adoption, including employee choice, cost savings, and the need to address the unique needs of diverse workforces and geographically dispersed employees. She also highlights the impact of M&A activity and the challenges faced by healthcare organizations with limited network plans. Positioning ICHRAs in the Benefits Landscape (26:00): The discussion focuses on where ICHRAs fit within the broader spectrum of employer-sponsored health insurance options. Brandy advises brokers to position ICHRAs as part of a comprehensive benefits strategy that includes fully insured, self-funded, and alternative financing arrangements. She stresses the importance of having the right tools and partners to effectively present ICHRA options to employers. benefitbay's Value Proposition (33:00): Brandy outlines benefitbay's value proposition for brokers, emphasizing their focus on the mid-to-large group market and their commitment to broker partnerships. She encourages brokers to proactively explore ICHRAs and utilize benefitbay's platform to stay ahead of market trends and meet the evolving needs of their clients.…

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Digital Health Companies: A Benefits Consultant Perspective w/ Ryan Koo 31:26

לפני 20 weeks31:26

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Dennis chats with Ryan Koo, an Employee Benefits Consultant who specializes in working with digital health companies. Ryan has just returned from the HLTH conference and shares his recap of the conference as well as his view on the digital health space. Tune in to learn about how digital health companies should be thinking about the employer channel as well as the employee benefits consultant channel. Ryan also shares his view of what's most exciting for the future of digital health. Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmkoo/…

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Innovating in Employee Benefits w/ Garrett Viggers 32:57

לפני 22 weeks32:57

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Dennis Carlson and Benefits Influencer return with a recap of InsurTech Connect (ITC) with CEO & Co-Founder of Zoë Foundry, Garrett Viggers. Check out Zoë Foundry at www.zoefoundry.com Reach out at hello@zoefoundry.com Benefits Influencer is the #1 podcast for Employee Benefits Brokers and Advisors .…

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

לפני 25 weeks23:07

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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 tailored for small to medium-sized businesses. Ty Wang is the Co-Founder and CEO of Angle Health, the digital-first, fully-licensed health insurance platform. Before founding Angle Health in 2019, Ty was at Palantir, where he met his co-founder Anirban Gangopadhyay. Before moving into the tech space, he spent seven years working for the US Government in Field Operations and as Foreign Liaison Officer. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, as well as a Bachelor’s in Systems Engineering, from Washington University in St. Louis. He splits his time between Salt Lake City and Denver. More info at https://www.anglehealth.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyw/…

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AI and The Future of Healthcare 32:38

לפני 2 years32:38

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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 we can expect in the future. Check out Season 1 Episode 3 for the earlier interview we reference in this episode. Find Chris on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskrusiewicz/ Check out Burnham Benefits here: https://www.burnhambenefits.com/…

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

לפני 2 years26:05

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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.com

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Discover Your Secret Sauce w/ Becky Patel 27:46

לפני 2 years27:46

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

לפני 2 years20:22

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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/

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

לפני 2 years25:55

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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

לפני 2 years28:06

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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 Plansight visit: https://www.plansight.com/…

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

לפני 2 years38:22

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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 medical insurance. Kevin uncovers some key group life and disability policy provisions that every advisor should be aware of. -- for more content for Benefits Brokers and Advisors visit: benefitsinfluencer.com…

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

לפני 2 years26:51

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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 Manager and Branch Manager, he formed his own independent Disability Insurance Marketing Organization in 1995. Chris's organization eventually became the D.I. sales office for Ascensus Insurance Services. When Ascensus was purchased by BISYS, he became the National Sales Manager for the BISYS D.I. Center. Chris founded The D.I. Coach to fill the education void left by the disability insurance carriers. He combines his knowledge of the D.I. industry with his coaching expertise to provide a truly unique perspective in his coaching of producers. Chris is the author of six books to include, Prospecting Through Positioning For The Financial Advisor, The Napkin Advisor and The Broker’s Broker. He works with producers to help them fill their pipelines with highly-qualified prospects while establishing themselves as the recognized authority in their market niche. Reach out to Chris at chris@thedicoach.net https://www.thedicoach.net/ ---- More great episodes and sponsorship opportunities at: http://benefitsinfluencer.com/…

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

לפני 2 years25:28

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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, Helen represents many different insurance companies offering a wide variety of coverage options and price points. Her goal is to take the confusion and uncertainty out of buying Life Insurance, Long Term Care, and Medicare, and help you make sense of it all. She specializes in helping business owners understand their coverage and find the right solutions for the future. Helen is an active member of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) and has held various leadership roles at the local and state levels. More info at https://ornellasinsurance.com/ ------ For more episodes and insights for Employee Benefits Brokers and Advisors , check out http://benefitsinfluencer.com/…

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

לפני 2 years23:37

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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 friction for members — while paving the way for frictionless benefits that are easy to understand and easy to use. Shannon Goggin is the CEO and co-founder of Noyo. Before starting Noyo, she was a product manager, building benefits software that showed off the powerful role technology can play in improving people's experience with their benefits. Shannon lives in San Francisco, where Noyo is based. visit https://www.noyo.com/ for more info.…

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