“When a man of courage takes a stand, it stiffens the spines of others”. -Billy Graham I loved this quote that Sean Turner cited on Episode 109 of the @SelfFunded with Spencer podcast. Sean, the founder of @bufferinsurance in Texas, was referencing his decision last year to support his employees…
How to Pick Podcast Guests 🤷🏻♂️ #shorts #podcast Have you ever wondered how a podcast get's its guests? In this clip from Andy Neary's podcast Bullpen Sessions, I discuss how I get my guests! It comes down to 3 paths: 1. Inbound interests 2. Referrals 3. Me asking Check out…
The Broker as a Buffer - Sean Turner - Founder of Buffer Insurance In this week's episode, Spencer Smith and Sean Turner delve into Sean's inspiring journey of establishing his insurance agency, Buffer Insurance. We explore the key takeaways from their conversation, offering practical advice and data-driven insights for aspiring…
Introduction: Welcome back to another episode of our podcast, where we dive deep into the world of insurance and healthcare. Today, we have a fascinating conversation between Spencer Smith and Elizabeth Vire, Vice President of National Sales at HPI (Health Plans, Inc.). They discuss the importance of a long-term strategy…
Ladies and Gentlemen, I'd like to introduce you to "Tom Broker". Tom Broker works for Status Quo Insurance, and loves to show up to his client's office once every 12 months to deliver double-digit renewal increases. He feigns concern over his client's continual rise in fully insured healthcare costs, but…
The History of Self-Funding - Larry Turell Have you ever wondered how self funding in the insurance industry evolved over the years? Wonder no more because that is the theme of this episode of the @SelfFunded with Spencer podcast. In our latest episode, host Spencer Smith and Larry Turrell dive…
Should everyone feel passionate about wanting to be an entrepreneur? Setting aside what Instagram gurus selling $5,000 courses want you to think, the real world answer is no. And that is the point Ben Davis, an entrepreneur himself, wanted to make during episode 106 of Self-Funded with Spencer. The founder…
A Better Barber Shop - The Gents Place - Founder - Ben Davis 🎧 Discover the fascinating journey of Ben Davis, founder of Gents Place, in the latest episode of Self Funded with Spencer! 🎙️ From starting his business during the 2008 financial crisis to navigating the insurance world, Ben's…
Hit Zero: The Quest to Make Healthcare a Controllable Expense In this podcast episode, Spencer Smith and Chris Wolpert discuss their careers, entrepreneurship, healthcare consulting, marketing strategies, and personal connections. They delve into Chris Wolpert's transition from journalism to the insurance industry, highlighting his focus on work-life balance and employee…
The Power of Asking Questions. Observe others and draw from their strengths and avoid the mistakes they’re making. Those are the words of wisdom from Trevor Daer, founder of Granite Peak Analytics. Trevor was my guest on Episode 104 of the Self-Funded with Spencer podcast, out now. Listen on: #spotify…
PBM Consulting - Bringing Transparency to Pharmacy with Trevor Daer of Granite Peak Analytics Trevor Daer, the founder of Granite Peak Analytics, joins me on the orange couch to explore the world of pharmacy analytics and the importance of data in making informed PBM decisions. This episode of the Self-Funded…
Enhanced Benefits with VB - Eric Silverman - Voluntary Disruption Are you looking for a way to get better engagement among your workforce without employees feeling like they just talked to a used car salesperson? Then you need to listen to the episode of Self Funded With Spencer featuring Eric…
When a Scout for the Pakistan Baseball Team Calls You Out of the Blue #shorts Like many of us in the insurance industry, Omar Arif has an athletic background. Little did he know, that 15 years after he stopped playing baseball, he’d get a call from a scout about representing…
Unlocking Cost Savings with Reference Based Pricing (RBP) - ClaimDOC - Omar Arif This week I sit down with Omar Arif, SVP of Growth with ClaimDoc to answer the question, "What is Reference Based Pricing, aka "RBP"?" Omar Arif, the SVP of Growth for Claim Doc, a cost containment vendor,…
4 Major Stop Loss Trends for 2023 - My Analysis of the Tokio Marine HCC Market Report Stop Loss with Spencer is back! Below is the first video produced on the new Vibe S1 Smart Board. In this video, I review Tokio Marine HCC's "2023 Annual Market Report", and provide…
What’s it like to work in Event Planning? “Every Day is Something New…” That’s the way that Neal Carter describes life in Event Planning while working in #miami From meeting celebrities to planning Super Bowl bids, it was never a dull moment! This clip is taken from today’s episode 101…
Pro Soccer, Super Bow Bids, and Formula One - Neal Carter of Cvent Neal Carter joins me on the orange couch to discuss the logistics of planning Large Conferences, the process of putting together a Super Bowl bid, the impact of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry, and the 2023 Formula…
A First Car So Loud You Can’t Sneak Out #shorts When your first car is a truck you built with your dad, but he made the exhaust so loud on it you can't sneak out! That was the story @SethDensonTV told on Episode 100 of @SelfFunded with Spencer. It was…
Denied - How This Broker Helped When Insurance Denied His Client Treatment #shorts
[[Episode 100 - Benefits in the Round - Seth Denson, Chris Hamilton & Dennis Fowler @SelfFunded with Spencer is excited to release the 100th episode of the podcast! For this episode, we set out to deliver a truly unique experience, with 3 guests, 5 cameras, and 90 minutes of insights…
Why Providing Access to Healthcare is as Crucial 👈🏼 #shorts #short #ai 👨💼 Want to learn about the latest innovation in employee benefits? Tune in to Self-Funded with Spencer🎙️ featuring Spencer Smith and Guy Benjamin, co-CEO and co-founder of Healthee, an AI-based platform for all your health and wellness needs…
From Israeli Air Force Fighter Pilot to ➡️ Yale to ➡️ Consulting That's the path Guy Benjamin followed prior to co-founding Healthee The dots connect in hindsight, but when you hear Guy tell the story, he jokingly says he had to Google "consulting" when one of his friends suggested that…
Will AI Save our Healthcare System? #shorts # #ai 🤝Listen to Spencer Smith chat with Guy Benjamin, co-founder of @Healthee, about their AI-based platform that makes health and wellness simple for employees 🏥 Learn how their platform offers a one-stop shop for all health needs and introduces the first-ever personal…
