This episode of the #RockstarsRocking podcast features Ed Walker, CEO of ArmadaCare, out of the Baltimore, MD area. We begin our interview with a lookback at his winding path to his original “dream” job and why he enjoys air travel so much. We dig in further by talking about mentorship and his concern that in a virtual world, younger …
Chili Dogs with a Fighter Pilot with Joe Buzzello
This episode of the #RockstarsRocking podcast features my long-time good friend and rockstar, Joe Buzzello, Co-Founder of growth10 out of Scottsdale, Arizona. I was fascinated to learn how Joe’s first best-selling book, “The Cap Equation,” actually came about – here’s some clues… it involved a couple chili dogs and a Vietnam era fighter pilot! We also dive into Joe’s latest …
Strategic Absence Management – with 2020 BenefitsPRO Magazine’s Broker of the Year Nominee, Teri Weber
This episode of the #RockstarsRocking podcast features Teri Weber, Senior Vice President of Spring Consulting Group, an Alera Group Company, out of Cheshire, Connecticut. Teri discusses being nominated as 1 of 5 Broker of the Year finalists for BenefitsPRO magazine’s most prestigious annual award and why she believes she was selected as one of the nominees. What differentiates Teri within …
Coaching Girls Basketball and the Value of Teambuilding – with Ben Conner
This episode of the #RockstarsRocking podcast features my good friend and rockstar, Ben Conner, CEO of Conner Insurance out of Indianapolis, Indiana. Ben discusses being nominated as 1 of 5 Broker of the Year finalists for BenefitsPRO magazine’s most prestigious annual award and why he believes he was selected as one of the nominees. You’ll hear how Ben attributes all …
Generating Business Through Inbound Leads – with Donny Woo
This episode of the #RockstarsRocking podcast features my rockstar friend, Donny Woo, CEO of Combined CA, out of Southern California. Donny discusses being nominated as 1 of 5 Broker of the Year finalists for BenefitsPRO magazine’s most prestigious annual award and why he believes she was selected as one of the nominees. One of the major ways that Donny has …
Creating Positive Change for Employee Consumers – with 2020 BenefitsPRO Magazine’s Broker of the Year Nominee, Derek Winn
This episode of the #RockstarsRocking podcast features my good friend and rockstar, Derek Winn, Co-Founder of Distilled Concepts and Lead Consultant at Business Benefits Group out of Northern Virginia. Derek discusses being nominated as 1 of 5 Broker of the Year finalists for BenefitsPRO magazine’s most prestigious annual award and why he believes he was selected as one of …
Welcome to the #RockstarsRocking Podcast
Hey Rockstars, welcome to the #RockstarsRocking podcast with Eric Silverman, powered by Voluntary Disruption. A show dedicated to people who are crushing their business and life goals. These are bite-size conversations with leading rockstars in their respective industry, who are pumped to share their story to help drive you to the next level. Sooo… grab your favorite beverage… sit back, …
Take Your Enhanced Benefits Knowledge to the Next Level
Move beyond traditional voluntary products and introduce your clients to custom plans designed to fit their specific needs. As we discussed last month, in an age where the most successful advisers are those willing to adjust, adapt and embrace change, a key factor in each broker’s performance is their approach to enhanced (voluntary) benefits. Whether you entrust one carrier with …
Voluntary Disruption: Part 3
It’s the advisor that must learn to adjust, adapt and accept an industry that is changing daily To “disrupt,” according to dictionary.com, is a verb used to express “disorder or turmoil,” while to cause “disruption,” is a noun that in business means to bring “radical change in an industry [or] business strategy.” Let’s continue disrupting the enhanced benefits space, or …
Why brokers and their clients are keen on medical tourism
Originally published on BenefitsPRO.com by Dan Cook. Medical tourism, or medical travel, historically appealed to either wealthy travelers or those unable to access experimental treatment in the U.S. Now, more brokers with self-funded clients are exploring medical travel as a benefits package option. It isn’t for everyone, but in the instances where it does fit, employers and employees can both …