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Dec. 10, 2021

Captive Insurance Risk Layers Explained

In this clip taken from Episode 29 of Self-Funded w/ Spencer, CEO of True Captive Insurance, David Voorhees, explains the various risk layers of an insurance captive, and how they protect a smaller employer when they self-fund. Full Episode here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PyqimqD76o&t=46s

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Dec. 10, 2021

Self-Funded w/ Spencer - Episode 29 - David Voorhees - Captives Part 2

"Captives" Part-2 with David Voorhees, CEO of True Captive Insurance. David stopped by Frisco, TX on his way back to Kansas City and graciously helped me complete the second part of the #captive podcast miniseries. He brings a unique perspective having spent the majority of his career in recruiting and…

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Dec. 9, 2021

From Pro Golf to Employee Benefits

In this clip taken from Episode 24 of Self-Funded w/ Spencer, Matt Brost, share his story of spending 5 years as a pro-golfer and ending up one putt away from qualifying for the PGA tour. Mat then used this experience to establish the next chapter of his career, and eventually…

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Dec. 9, 2021

What is a Stop Loss MGU?

This clip is taken from Episode 25 of Self-Funded w/ Spencer, featuring Vincent Lewis. Vince explains what a Stop Loss MGU is, how they differ from a BUCA carrier or Direct Writer of Stop Loss, as well as some of the pros of working with an MGU. Full episode here…

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Dec. 7, 2021

The Insane Cost of Diabetes on Healthcare Spend

This clip is from Episode 26 of Self-Funded w/ Spencer, featuring Preston Pomykal. Preston explains that not only has the cost of diabetes gone up over the last 25 years due to medical inflation/trend, but also it has dramatically increased in prevalence amongst the American population. For the full episode,…

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Dec. 7, 2021

How to Vet New Vendor Partners

This clip is taken from Episode 27 of Self-Funded w/ Spencer featuring Geniece Brunson. Here Geniece explains how to discern between "feel-good" insurance solutions vs. ones that have a tangible ROI. In the full episode we cover everything from Nomad Capitalism, to Crypto Currency, to being a Choir Director, and…

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Dec. 7, 2021

What You Need to Know About Insurance Captives

This clip is from Episode 28 of Self-Funded with Spencer. My guest, Phil Holowka, helps define what Insurance Captives are, as well as a host of other terms necessary to become an expert on captives. Link Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp3WvBYvK8A In this Clip we cover: ✅ What is a Captive? ✅…

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Dec. 3, 2021

Self-Funded w/ Spencer - Episode 28 - Phillip Holowka - Captives Part 1

Phil is the Chief Operating Officer of Complete Captive Management Services. He entered the captive world more In 2010, after his 25 years as a Paramedic actually brought him into this world accidentally. Phil was one of the early warriors out there telling the story of Employee Benefits Captives long…

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Nov. 19, 2021

Self-Funded w/ Spencer - Episode 27 - Geniece Brunson

Geniece is a Principal at EPIC Insurance Brokers, and has spent her entire year in the employee benefits and consulting space. In this episode, we discussed her perspective on self-funding, as well as her interest in cryptocurrency, nomad capitalism, and her love for music as a choir director at her…

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Nov. 12, 2021

Self-Funded w/ Spencer - Episode 26 - Preston Pomykal

Preston was recommended separately to me by two industry peers, so I anticipated that it would be an exciting conversation, and he certainly didn’t disappoint. Not only is he an expert in Employee Benefits & Underwriting, but Preston also used to moonlight as a youth soccer coach for many years…

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Nov. 5, 2021

Self-Funded w/ Spencer - Episode 25 - Vincent Lewis

Vince is VP of Sales at Partners MGU, a stop loss managing general underwriter with a unique business model that allows their clients an opportunity to financially benefit from the sale of the company in the future. Vince came on the show to discuss his upbringing in Detroit as the…

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Oct. 29, 2021

Self-Funded w/ Spencer - Episode 24 - Matt Brost

Matt shares his journey from being an All-American Golfer at the University of Texas, to spending 5 years as a professional golfer, to eventually finding his passion in the insurance world as a Benefits Consultant.

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Oct. 22, 2021

Self-Funded w/ Spencer - Episode 23 - Dwight Mankin

Dwight Mankin is the President of WebTPA, a third party administrator with the tagline "We Do Weird" because they focus on large group self-funded clients that want to build a customized health plans for their unique needs. Dwight is a successful serial entrepreneur, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and…

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Oct. 15, 2021

Self-Funded w/ Spencer - Episode 22 - Colin McNeese

Colin is a Senior Advisors of Employee Benefits, with over two decades of experience. He takes a technical approach to self-funded, with a degree in Management Information Systems, and he really has a strong finger on the pulse of where the industry is going.

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Sept. 3, 2021

Self-Funded w/ Spencer - Episode 21 - William Short

The product of two parents who were medical doctors, Will knew his future didn’t lie specifically in medicine, but rather found himself consumed by fixing the broken insurance payment model. With successful ventures in payroll, and FSA/HSA/Cobra administration, he’s now set his sights on lobbying for Direct Primary Care with…

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Aug. 27, 2021

Self-Funded w/ Spencer - Episode 20 - Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson is Executive Vice President of Business Development for Healthcare Highways - a "health plan built on a high-performance network that delivers quality care, cost savings, and sustainable value." They are aiming to drive down cost and increase quality of outcomes simultaneously by delivering a tailored healthcare network to…

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Aug. 25, 2021

Land then Expand - Sales Technique

his is a sales strategy where you land a smaller transaction with a new client first, then after delivering on your promises and building trust, you then focus on expanding the partnership by adding on additional products and services. However, it's not just in sales that this tactic works, but…

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Aug. 20, 2021

Self-Funded w/ Spencer - Episode 19 - Benjamin Prinzing - Rover Analytics

Benjamin Prinzing is the Founder & CEO of Rover Analytics, a company on a mission to help small group employers get access to claims data by scraping member EOB's (Explanation of Benefits). Ben is a serial entrepreneur and started his journey in the healthcare and wellness world over a decade…

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Aug. 13, 2021

Self-Funded w/ Spencer - Episode 18 - TJ Hutchings

TJ Hutchings is the Manager Director of Employee Benefits for Higginbotham in Fort Worth, Texas. He's one of the absolute best people I know in the insurance industry, and he came on to share his journey into benefits, as well as a very moving story about overcoming a rare form…

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Aug. 13, 2021

Overcoming Childhood Cancer

In this clip, TJ Hutchings of Higginbotham Insurance shares his story of overcoming a form of pediatric cancer called "Ewing Sarcoma" at the young age of 17. His story is obviously one of triumph, but it no doubt changed the trajectory of his young life, as well as the perspective…

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Aug. 9, 2021

Why I traded an M3 for a Roush 427R Mustang

It's slower...It's less sophisticated...It has no tech...but I don't care because it sounds amazing and it's way more fun! In this video I explain the rationale behind trading in a 2016 BMW M3 for a 2010 Roush 427R Mustang. It's got 435hp/400 ft-lb of torque 5-speed manual transmission It squeals…

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Aug. 6, 2021

Self-Funded w/ Spencer - Episode 17 - Megan Chiarello

Megan Chiarello is Vice President of Marketing for WellNet Healthcare, who provides turnkey level-funded and self-funded solutions to small and mid-market companies. Megan brings a fresh voice and interesting perspective to a more traditional and slow-moving industry, and she is helping spread the word about a great solution for employers…

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July 30, 2021

Self-Funded w/ Spencer - Episode 16 - Mike Massé

Today, Mike is a Benefits Consultant with Hotchkiss Insurance, but long before that, he had an incredible journey as a troubled teen, then becoming a Youth Pastor for about 15 years, then turning his sights to the private sector to succeed as one of the top sales people in the…

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July 26, 2021

Fail, Don't Bail

My most shameful moment happened about 20 years, and I share that story as well as how I overcame my lack of confidence.

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