Explaining “MoFo” to Grandpa - Funny Story 🤣 #shorts My guest for this week’s episode of the podcast created an anthology booked called “Whole Lotta $$$ in this MoFo”. In this clip she recaps how funny it was for her grandma, who doesn’t cuss, to try to explain the what…
The TPA Problem-Solver - Madeline Smith of MADDRS Today's episode features Madeline, CEO and Founder of MADDRS. Madeline Smith is a passionate insurance professional with a diverse background in writing, teaching, coaching, and consulting, and a strong desire to improve differentiation and value in the self-funded plan industry. Madeline sees…
Debating Broker Compensation - Aligning Incentives for all Parties This clip highlights a very powerful discussion I had with my guests on Episode 118 of @SelfFunded with Spencer. This episode featured Cliff Favors and Winston Elliott of @LocktonCompanies In this segment, we debated the optimal way to structure broker compensation,…
Veterans - What's Next After the Military? Advice for Those Transitioning to Civilian Careers In this clip from Episode 118 of the @SelfFunded with Spencer Podcast, features two United States Army Veterans - Cliff Favors and Winston Elliott - who have both transitioned from the Army to the Employee Benefits…
Balancing Innovation with Cost in Benefits Consulting 🏥💰#shorts Modern medicine is incredible, but it comes with a cost. The balance in benefits consulting is making sure employers, and their employees, have access to life-saving drugs and procedures, but in an affordable way. What often gets lost in the insurance world…
Stop Loss Simplified - Part 2 - The Components of a Self-Funded Plan View Part 1 First - https://youtu.be/xyvPl_YGFQA?si=DYKtdf7rizKl-AzH In Part 2 of of the @paretohealth Stop Loss Simplified series, Pete Doran and I discuss the basic building blocks of a Self-Funded Plan. When an employer chooses to Self-Funded, they…
From Military Service to Employee Benefits - Two Veterans' Journey into Healthcare Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be a daunting task for some veterans. However, with the right support and guidance, veterans can find fulfilling careers in various industries. One such industry is insurance consulting, which offers…
Stop Loss Simplified - Part 1 - Fully-Insured vs Self-Funded Do you know all of the differences between a fully-insured and a self-insured plan? With employee benefits being one of the most significant expenditures for most small and mid-sized businesses, you need to know how they work. You simply can’t…
Why Insurance is NOT For the Small Stuff 🤔#shorts "Does it liberate both parties from the burden of insurance"? That is the question that Paul Pruitt of SHARx, LLC poses in this clip from Episode 117 of the @SelfFunded with Spencer podcast. What Paul is describing is how insurance has…
Affordable Access to High-Cost Meds with SHARx In this episode of the podcast @SelfFunded with Spencer, hosted by Spencer Smith and featuring Paul Pruitt, the topic of addressing high medication costs in healthcare was discussed. The episode shed light on the challenges faced by individuals and employers due to the…
Precision Medicine Explained 🤔#shorts In this clip from Episode 116 of the @SelfFunded with Spencer podcast, my guest Nick Glimcher explains the utility of precision medicine, once automation of information flow is added to the fold. If you have never heard of pharmacogenetics before, I implore you to take time…
Pharmacogenetics: Personalized Medicine for the Future In a this episode of the podcast "Self Funded" hosted by Spencer Smith, entrepreneur Nick Glimcher shared his journey from the world of commercial real estate to the healthcare industry. Glimcher's story highlights the importance of adaptability and seizing opportunities in different industries. He…
Success is Doing Little Things Consistently 📈 It doesn’t matter if it’s: 📊 Your Business 👨💼 Your Career 🏋🏻 Fitness 👨👩👧👦 Parenting Ultimately it’s the things you doing day and day out that are boring, and when no one’s watching. Follow 👉🏼 @SelfFunded for more content like this. #success #business…
Why Failing at Sports is Good For You 🤔⚽️ #shorts I’m a failed pro soccer player. And I’m OK with that. Looking back 20 years now, I’m actually glad that’s the case. Even if I’d made it as a pro, I would have barely scraped by making money in my…
Making Surgery Simpler - Better Way Medical Group In this episode of the podcast "Self Funded with Spencer," host Spencer Smith sat down with CJ Brock, the CEO of Better Way Medical Group, to discuss a range of topics related to healthcare innovations and challenges. The conversation covered groundbreaking advancements…
Executive Medical Benefits with ArmadaCare - Rachel Rutherford This week's episode features Rachel Rutherford, Sales Director at ArmadCare, where she and host of @SelfFunded with Spencer - Spencer Smith, dive into the world of Executive Benefits. In today's competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for the…
A New Kind of Healthcare Is the traditional delivery of primary care outdated? In this clip of @SelfFunded with Spencer, the CEO of Hooray Health, Shane Foss suggests that it is when you consider the time it takes to get an Dr.'s appointment months in advance, as well as the…
Affordable Healthcare Made Simple Introduction: Today, we're diving into the world of affordable and accessible healthcare benefits for hourly employees. Meet Hooray Health, a game-changer in the industry that aims to bridge the gap between basic healthcare needs and major medical insurance. With their innovative approach and data-driven insights, Hooray…
Benefits Decision Support - Simplifying Employee Choice with Brite How Brite Benefits Simplifies the Complex World of Benefits Education Introduction: Navigating the world of employee benefits can often feel like an overwhelming and confusing task. From understanding different plans to making informed decisions, employees are often left feeling lost and…
Tom Broker is Back for Episode 2 titled "Check Please"! This time Tom is joined by "Carl Carrier", and "Business Owner Bob", with a special cameo from "Janice". Carl is played by my good friend and all-around hilarious dude - Sims Tillirson Business Owner Bob is played by the benefits…
Crazy Story 🤯 - What it’s like as a medical device rep working in the Operating Room! My guest for Episode 111 on @SelfFunded with Spencer recounts his very first day in the OR. At first when Zach Zeller shares what happened, you think he’s gonna say how traumatic the…
Generic Drugs at Cost with ZERO Markup - ScriptCo In this episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Spencer Smith and Zach Zeller, the founders of Scriptco. They are on a mission to disrupt the traditional healthcare system by offering transparent medication pricing and emphasizing the…
Personal Branding 101 - Know Thyself #shorts “Go figure out who you are and communicate that to the world”. That’s the message from Ryan Miller on episode 110 of the Self-Funded with Spencer podcast. Ryan says that most people operate from a place of fear, which causes them not to…
From Tragedy to Triumph: The Journey of 'Wounds' In this week's episode of the podcast "Self Funded" with Spencer, hosted by Spencer Smith, performance coach Ryan Miller shares his unique coaching approach that combines psychology, self-perception, and personal branding. 👉🏼 “Email ryan@ryanjamesmiller.com a copy of your receipt and mention you…
