I’ve heard stories about someone needing to go to the urgent care or ER and deciding to call an Uber instead of 911. I asked my guest Will Winters of MASA MTS on the podcast if he had ever heard of that happening during his time as an EMT, and…
Could refusing an Ambulance ride cost you your life? In this clip from Episode 58 of the “Self-Funded with Spencer” podcast, Will Winters of MASA MTS describes a harrowing story from his days as an EMT. A father was having a heart attack, but made the decision to refuse the…
Emergency Medical Transport 101. Everything you need to know about Emergency Medical Transportation, and how MASA MTS is helping control the insanely high cost of ground, and air transportation. Will Winters is Vice President, Broker and Strategic Partnership Sales, and is also an ex-Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). He learned a…
How CBD Works with the CEO of CORGANICS, Chad Collins. Have you ever wondered about CBD? What is it? How does it work? Is it actually real, or placebo? Then this is the episode for you! I sat down with Chad on my podcast, "Self-Funded with Spencer" for Episode 57…
How Popular is CBD? 20% of Americans (1 in 5) have taken CBD according to a 2019 Gallup poll. 60% of Americans consider it a valid medical therapy. I sat down with Chad Collins, CEO of CORGANICS on my podcast, "Self-Funded with Spencer" for Episode 57 to discuss his Company…
The Zen at the Summit. There’s a certain purity of reaching the top of the mountain that’s mesmerizing, according to Craig Julien. Craig has climbed numerous mountains in South America, and talks about how transformative the experience is in this clip. This clip is taken from episode 56 of the…
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…
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…
