The Modern TPA - Tech when you need it, people when you don't. In episode 56 of Self-Funded with Spencer, I sit down with the CEO of HealthSmart, Craig Julien. Craig is a fascinating person, being an avid Triathlete, Mountain Climber, and a World Record Skydiver, while also running a…
What it's like to Climb Mountains in South America, including Mt Rainier. This Clip is from episode 56 of Self-Funded with Spencer, where I sat down with the CEO of HealthSmart, Craig Julien. Craig is a fascinating man, being an avid Triathlete, Mountain Climber, and a World Record Skydiver, while…
Seth Denson - Entrepreneurship & News Media - Head of Benefits - Acrisure There are people that have dreams. There are people that execute dreams that other people have. Few people get to do both. Those people are entrepreneurs. That’s the core message that Seth Denson, Head of Benefits for…
There are people that have dreams. There are people that execute dreams that other people have. Few people get to do both. Those people are entrepreneurs. That’s the core message that Seth Denson delivered on Episode 55 of the “Self-Funded with Spencer” podcast, coming next Tuesday on all podcast platforms.…
Work Shield helps you resolve workplace misconduct 6x faster. Jared Pope is the Founder of Work Shield, and a self-described "recovering attorney" to discuss the origins of his company and the solution they provide. Recognizing the gross inefficiencies in the way companies currently handle internal misconduct, Jared recognized an opportunity…
What is the Role of Apology? All they want you to say is “sorry”. In this clip, Jared Pope, Founder of Work Shield, discusses the “Role of Apology”. It was a study done by an attorney/professor, where they interviewed a ton of plaintiffs who won huge amounts of money in…
The Power of SimplePay Health, a discussion with Wally Gomaa, Co-Founder of the organization. Wally has an extensive track record of success in the healthcare and employee benefits industries, and his latest venture - SimplePay - is an exciting new solution to help bring "Price Certainty" to the health insurance…
Health Insurance Terms are Confusing! Deductibles, Co-Insurance, Co-Pay, Out of Pocket Maximum...only 4% of employees can match these terms to the definition. That is what motivated Wally Gomaa, a Co-Founder of SimplePay, to build a health plan that gets rid of all this plan design complexity. SimplePay’s thesis is “you…
Your Mental Health Matters - A Conversation about Burnout with John Troutman. John shares his own experience with Burnout at 41, which nearly cost him his life, and we discuss the challenges that men have in discussing their mental health with others, even with the typical EAP offerings most employers…
It never fails. I can’t go 3 days after the #roush gets cleaned before it rains again… Had to memorialize this mini-detail with the beautiful #texas sunset in the background! Shout out to Knocked Loose for their song “Forced to Stay” off of their absolute masterpiece EP “A Tear in…
How Getting 1% Every Day Stacks. Compete Every Day CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) Jake Thompson joins me on the podcast to discuss the origins of his company Compete Every Day. The mindset of getting 1% better every day, while viewed on a micro-scale may not seem much, but the aggregate…
What Can the Lyrics in "The Grudge" Teach us about Mental Health? It’s never not a good time to bring up Tool in conversation, and I jumped at the chance to discuss lyrics from the song “The Grudge” while chatting with my friend John Troutman about mental health. We were…
WHY Fasting Works - Fat Adaptation and Ketosis explained my Dr. Mark Testa. Have you ever wonder how your body becomes fat adapted, and how fasting can trigger ketosis? Mark is a chiropractor by trade, a stem cell expert, and an avid intermittent and extended faster. In this clip he…
I’m a #father of 2 A #husband to 1 (always and forever) I used to dedicate my life to #soccer I used to dress like a real dummy Now I dress much nicer! I host a #healthcare #podcast I spend a lot of time at the #gym I believe in…
#shorts Allow yourself the time to invest in you. Self care is not selfish. Allow yourself the time to enjoy each day. Allow yourself the gift of the day. This is the message that John Troutman ended our podcast episode with. He experienced massive burnout in his own life, and…
Let me explain the 3-year mark in Sales… If you’re an experienced salesperson, you know what I’m talking about. It’s right around the third year of a sales job when everything starts to coalesce. 📑 You’re mastering the material ❓ You’re asking the right questions 👂 You’re becoming a better…
How to get 1% Every Day. Compete Every Day CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) Jake Thompson joins me on the podcast to discuss the origins of his company Compete Every Day. The mindset of getting 1% better every day, while viewed on a micro scale may not seem much, but the…
Human Capital Management Explained. This podcast covers what Human Capital Management is, how it works, and how technology is enabling companies to better manager their Human Capital. Chas Fields is Senior Partner at UKG - Ultimate Kronos Group - and is also a fellow podcaster. Chas also spends a great…
Insurance Captives & Innovation in Healthcare with David Voorhees, CEO of True Captive Insurance. Insurance captives have been covered quite a bit on my podcast because: 1) They are perceived to be more complex (they're really not) 2) They are an interesting vehicle for smaller employers to successfully transition into…
How Jumbo Employers are Solving Healthcare. This podcast focuses on the Health Transformation Alliance (HTA) - A Co-Op - that is fully owned by about 65 Jumbo employers, whose entire mission is to create superior outcomes for their health plan. Their goals are to save lives, and save dollars. These…
What is it like to work for a TPA? Owen Paradis of JP Farley joins me on the podcast for a discussion on how he got into the insurance world after working as a Corrections Officer. Like most of us, he didn't intend to get into the insurance world, but…
Ever wondered how to plan a conference? Tonya Crawford of True Captive Insurance sits down with me to share what it takes to put together a major event. The main thing she said is that planning a conference starts with having great partners. Not just from a sponsorship perspective, but…
Insurance Captives Explained. Everything you need to know about Insurance Captives, featuring Stephani Manning of Innovative Captive Strategies. We discuss the Layers of Captive, how those layers interact, and which parties are responsible for each of the three layers of the captive. Stephani is a teacher by nature, and it…
Have you ever wondered what it is like to MC (host) a big conference? In this episode of "Self-Funded with Spencer" on the road in St Louis at the True Captive Symposium, I discussed this topic with the host of the event - Kiera Hanselman. Kiera started to MC events…
