Impact Healthcare Podcast Understanding the WHY with Ed Ligonde
Mar 22, 2023
32:28
Episode Description:
On this episode, Lester chats with Ed Ligonde, Executive Vice President of Nielson Benefits Group, live from Coral Gables, Florida.
Given his 14 years of experience as a benefits advisor, Ed gives a diverse view of the health benefits industry and details a few personal experiences that have shaped his advisor's perspective. He also shares tips with advisors and employers to serve employees better.
Episode Notes:
- Ed introduces himself and his purpose for entering the health benefits space (1:20).
- Lester touches on diversity in health benefits and asks Ed to share some tips for diverse youth looking to enter the industry (4:00).
- Ed tells a story about his mother (7:28) and how he helped save her life by transforming how he approached healthcare (16:02).
- He also shares another story about employee health benefits that most resonates with him (23:15).
- Lester asks Ed to share advice with employers (25:30) and advisors (28:22).