Independent Benefits Consulting with Chris Wolpert of GBS 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 well-being as an insurance consultant. Chris shares his motivations for starting Group Benefit Solutions and his passion for the group benefits industry, the importance of consulting in modernizing healthcare, eliminating out-of-pocket expenses, and utilizing technology and personalized care is emphasized. He also created a comic books as a marketing tool, showcasing his creativity and ability to connect with prospects. The power of simple content and social connections in building a following on social media is also discussed. Chris has become well-known on LinkedIn because of his recurring theme of sharing Dad Jokes, as well as famous fables that teach life lessons. Overall, the conversations cover a wide range of topics that highlight the importance of balance, creativity, specialization, and personal connections in various professional endeavors. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Chris Wolpert's Career Journey (00:05:37) Starting GBS and Early Challenges (00:11:25) Consulting in Modernizing Healthcare (00:16:53) Using a Comic Book to Differentiate in the Insurance Industry (00:22:58) Comic book storytelling (00:28:38) Specializing in Modernizing Healthcare (00:34:35) The Power of Specialization (00:40:37) The Power of Simple Content (00:45:49) Anticipation of Hanging Out Links: Self Funded on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerSmithSelfFunded/videos?app=desktop Self Funded With Spencer (Audio Version): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spencer-harlan-smith Spencer Smith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/ GBS Website: https://gbsbenefitsgroup.com/ Chris Wolpert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wolpert/ #careerjourney #entrepreneur #healthcareconsulting #insuranceindustry #marketingstrategies #worklifebalance #specialization #contentmarketing #socialconnections #personaldevelopment