The Business of Benefits Podcast

By: Hi Hello Labs Network
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  • For decades, employers have been fed a lie: “There’s nothing you can do to control healthcare costs.” This couldn’t be further from the truth. The system is doing exactly what it was designed to do—profit off of HR, CFOs, and CEOs who believe that lie year after year.With 180 million Americans relying on employer-sponsored healthcare, it’s time to challenge the status quo. The Business of Benefits is your No BS, No Sales guide to the real solutions. No gimmicks—just the truth about how to take control, transform your benefits, and care for your most valuable asset: your people.Each episode dives deep into the data, exposing industry misalignments and inefficiencies that inflate costs while offering actionable strategies for designing financially sustainable, high-value benefits.Through eye-opening interviews with industry insiders, expert analysis, and real-world success stories, hosts Donovan and Chelsea pull back the curtain on the hidden flaws in the healthcare system. The result? An empowering roadmap for employers ready to break free from outdated models and unlock smarter, more sustainable benefits.If you’re tired of the same old sales pitch and ready to rethink benefits, reduce costs, and improve care—this podcast is for you. The truth is out there—are you ready to hear it?
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  • 42. The Business of Benefits Podcast - Season 2 Premiere

    42. The Business of Benefits Podcast - Season 2 Premiere
    Jan 9 2025
    Welcome to Season 2 of The Business of Benefits Podcast—your no BS, no sales, no gimmicks guide to rethinking employee benefits. This season, we're diving deep into the strategies, data, and solutions that transform how businesses approach healthcare and benefits. From cutting through industry jargon to offering actionable insights, we’re here to equip you with the tools to care for your most valuable asset: your people.

    In this season premiere, we kick things off with a game-changing concept: Healthcare Financing. Donovan explains why shifting your mindset from “insurance” to “financing” is the key to creating a proactive, sustainable benefits business plan. With a fiduciary perspective and a focus on real data, we uncover strategies that don't just save dollars—they save thousands, even millions, on healthcare costs.

    Get ready for:
    • Transparent conversations about healthcare supply chains
    • Proven case studies with massive impact
    • Actionable strategies to design long-term benefits plans
    • A no-nonsense fiduciary approach to benefits
    This season is all about real data, real stories, real people, and real impact.

    If you're ready to stop playing the reactive game with your benefits and start implementing strategies that work, you won’t want to miss an episode.

    Tune in, subscribe, and share with your network. Together, let’s change the business of benefits.
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    16 mins
  • 41. Breaking the Healthcare Cost Myth: Take Control with Chelsea Ryckis

    41. Breaking the Healthcare Cost Myth: Take Control with Chelsea Ryckis
    Dec 20 2024
    180 million Americans rely on their employers for healthcare, but what if there's a hidden truth keeping costs unnecessarily high? In this episode of the Ethos Effect Podcast, host Chelsea Ryckis pulls back the curtain on the healthcare industry's biggest myth: the idea that employers can't control their healthcare costs.

    Chelsea, President and Founder of Ethos Benefits, shares how misaligned incentives in the healthcare supply chain—from brokers to hospitals—inflate costs, and what employers can do to reclaim control. Discover practical, actionable strategies for navigating rising premiums, negotiating better contracts, and reducing costs without compromising care.

    Chelsea also shares her personal journey from aspiring medical student to healthcare innovator, revealing how her experiences with brain injury and medical debt inspired her mission to help businesses and employees thrive.

    Don't miss this eye-opening conversation on how to dismantle the status quo, empower businesses, and create a financially sustainable healthcare plan for your team.

    Find us on LinkedIn: Ethos Benefits | Chelsea Ryckis

    Connect and subscribe to never miss an episode!
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    13 mins
  • 40. Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship

    40. Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship
    Dec 5 2024
    Listen as we explore a transformative journey that begins with the launch of an insurance agency at just 25, in a fiercely competitive industry. Tune into an inspiring narrative of resilience, adaptability, and strategic growth, marked by a life-altering brain injury and insightful experiences navigating the healthcare system.

    In this episode, we unravel the myths surrounding healthcare costs and challenge the status quo. Discover how Ethos Benefits' revolutionary flat fee model empowers business owners to take control of their healthcare expenses, shifting power away from commission-driven brokers. Our featured documentary, backed by credible voices like ex-hospital CEOs, serves as a clarion call for transparency and action in the healthcare industry.

    From personal growth to strategic leadership, and celebrating women's empowerment, this episode is packed with humor, insight, and a powerful message that success is a journey, not a destination. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned leader, tune in for an inspiring conversation that challenges conventions and paves the way for lasting impact.

    Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more empowering content! Connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram for updates on upcoming projects, including our eye-opening documentary.

    Connect with Chelsea and Donovan:
    Website: www.ethoseffectpodcast.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethoseffectpodcast/
    Chelsea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-whalley-8508a192/
    Donovan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donovanryckis/

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    1 hr

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