

Benefits Influencer
Dennis Carlson
Benefits Influencer highlights the strategists, thought leaders, and operatives who are impacting, innovating, and elevating go-to-market strategies in the Employee Benefits and HR industry.
Hosted by employee benefits GTM expert Dennis Carlson, each episode delivers actionable insights and tactics on go-to-market strategies for anyone selling employee benefits, total rewards, HR, work-tech, and digital health products and services through the benefits broker channel.
Hosted by employee benefits GTM expert Dennis Carlson, each episode delivers actionable insights and tactics on go-to-market strategies for anyone selling employee benefits, total rewards, HR, work-tech, and digital health products and services through the benefits broker channel.
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Jan 13, 2021 • 34min
How to Talk About Service w/ Joe DeLucchi
Ned and Joe discuss an approach that many agency's talk about but don't actually deliver on the back end. Joe has created a culture of service and advisors. He shares some of the ways his agency under promises and over delivers to create long term happy clients. Connect with Joe: jdelucchi@mycalteam.com linkedin.com/in/joedelucchi/ More about Benefits Influencer: Facebook: @agencyleverage agencyleverage.com ------------------------------------------------------------------ Hunter! Is the Automated Sales Assistant for Benefits Brokers. Go to heyhunter.io/ to see how Hunter can work for you.

Dec 30, 2020 • 31min
The Value of Understanding Paid Time Off w/ Adam Gordon & Uli Orozco
Ned and the founders of PTO Genius, Adam and Uli discuss the often overlooked employee benefit - Vacation - and how employers can get more value out of a benefit they are already offering. This is a powerful conversation as many employees are burned out and tired, yet they have a benefit that can allow them to find joy and rest...they just need to be shown and reminded how to use it. Connect with PTO Genius: linkedin.com/in/adamgpordon/ linkedin.com/in/ulisesorozco/ More about Benefits Influencer: Facebook: @agencyleverage agencyleverage.com ------------------------------------------------------------------ Hunter! Is the Automated Sales Assistant for Benefits Brokers. Go to heyhunter.io/ to see how Hunter can work for you.

Dec 16, 2020 • 34min
Leading From WHO You Are w/ Nathan Bourne
Ned and Nathan discuss the power of leading your organization from the stance of who you are. Many lead by what they do, or why they do it; but there is great power in leading from who you are. We discuss the incredible opportunity one has to build their personal brand or agency from the Core of Who they are. Connect with Nathan: linkedin.com/in/nathanbourne More about Benefits Influencer: Facebook: @agencyleverage agencyleverage.com ------------------------------------------------------------------ Hunter! Is the Automated Sales Assistant for Benefits Brokers. Go to https://heyhunter.io/ to see how Hunter can work for you.

Dec 2, 2020 • 18min
Core Values Based Agencies are the Future w/ Darius Mirshahzadeh
Ned welcomes Darius Mirshahzadeh, Founder of The Real Darius, as they discuss the impact a company's core values have on both customers and employees. Connect with Darius: darius@therealdarius.com therealdarius.com More about Benefits Influencer: Facebook: @agencyleverage agencyleverage.com ------------------------------------------------------------------ Hunter! Is the Automated Sales Assistant for Benefits Brokers. Go to https://heyhunter.io/ to see how Hunter can work for you.

Nov 18, 2020 • 29min
The Value of Creating a Culture of Transparency in your Agency w/ Scott Kelley
Ned and Scott talk about the value and importance of building an agency around transparency. This industry can be complicated and convoluted. Scott shares his inside secrets on how he has built a culture of transparency in his agency. Connect with Scott: linkedin.com/in/scott-kelley

Nov 4, 2020 • 10min
Passing the Torch w/ Ned Schaut
In this episode, Dennis Carlson welcomes new host, Ned Schaut as they discuss this transition with the podcast and what lies ahead for Agency Leverage. Facebook: @agencyleverage agencyleverage.com More about Ned: linkedin.com/in/nedschaut rebelandcreate.com

Jul 1, 2020 • 21min
Benefits Communication Strategies to Drive Value w/ Chesley Gaddis
Dennis and Chesley discuss ways to make employee benefits communication meaningful, relevant and timely in order to drive value for employers and employees. Connect with Chesley: chesley.gaddis@intrepid7.com http://intrepid7.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Hunter! Is the Automated Sales Assistant for Benefits Brokers. Go to https://heyhunter.io/ to see how Hunter can work for you.

May 27, 2020 • 25min
Adapting Employee Benefits to a Work from Home Culture w/ Chris Wolpert
Dennis and Chris talk about how benefits advisors can help employers transition to work from home by meeting employees where they are. They also discuss how an employer can create a marketing strategy for their benefits program to engage employees. Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wolpert/ https://gbsbenefitsgroup.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Hunter! Is the Automated Sales Assistant for Benefits Brokers. Go to https://heyhunter.io/ to see how Hunter can work for you.

May 13, 2020 • 30min
The Benefits Broker Lifestyle w/ Ned Schaut
Dennis talks candidly with Ned Schaut, President of Eureka Insurance Solutions, about how to embrace the lifestyle you want as an Employee Benefits Broker and how this career allows you to pursue your passions and side-hustles. They also discuss Ned’s Rebel & Create project for men who want to be more engaged and fulfilled as fathers. Connect with Ned: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedschaut/ https://www.eurekains.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Hunter! Is the Automated Sales Assistant for Benefits Brokers. Go to https://heyhunter.io/ to see how Hunter can work for you.

Apr 29, 2020 • 29min
Why Marketing should be a Linchpin in Your Agency w/ Jessica Du Bois
Dennis chats with Jessica Du Bois from Business Benefits Group. They discuss how benefits agencies can propel growth with marketing and how to get started. Connect with Jessica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesdubois/ https://jessicadubois.co/ https://www.instagram.com/jesdubois/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hunter! Is the Automated Sales Assistant for Benefits Brokers. Go to https://heyhunter.io/ to see how Hunter can work for you.