The ShiftShapers Podcast David Saltzman

In this episode of the ShiftShapers Podcast, host David Saltzman chats with Ashley Reid, founder and CEO of Wellist, to explore how companies can better connect employees to vital health and well-being resources. Reid discusses her transition from a marketing career to corporate strategy and the inception of Wellist. Driven by personal experiences with cancer care, she sheds light on the current challenges employers face in meeting wellness needs and how Wellist's Precision Resource Matching ...

In this episode of the ShiftShapers Podcast, host David Saltzman engages in a deep conversation with Matt Loper, CEO and co-founder of Wellth. They explore how healthcare plans can leverage behavioral economics to achieve better outcomes. Loper recounts his journey from aspiring biotechnologist to a leader in healthcare technology, emphasizing his efforts to increase patient engagement and improve health outcomes by using behavioral science and technology. The insightful discussion for busine...

In this episode of the ShiftShapers podcast, host David Saltzman welcomes Stephen Sokoler, founder and CEO of Journey, to discuss the importance of mental health care in the workplace. Stephen shares his personal journey, from entrepreneurial beginnings to discovering meditation and ultimately founding Journey in 2015. They delve into pressing mental health challenges including stigma, therapist shortages, and the inefficiency of traditional EAPs. Stephen outlines Journey's proactive and incl...

In this episode of the ShiftShapers podcast, we're joined by Daniel Cobb, Vice President of Sales and Strategy at Strategic Benefit Resources, to discuss the evolving landscape of Stop Loss Self Funding and the tech and data solutions supporting it. Cobb shares his journey from the mortgage business to insurance, emphasizing the significant changes and opportunities in self-funded health benefits plans. We discuss how the expansion of self-funded plans is now reaching groups as small as 25 em...

In this episode of the ShiftShapers podcast, host David Saltzman welcomes Steven Amiel, CMO at NextGen Benefits, to explore why marketing has become more challenging, costly and less effective in terms of ROI than ever before. They delve into the new regulations on tracking and targeting prospects, discussing how the move toward double opt-ins has changed the landscape of data collection. The importance of authentic communication is highlighted through real-world examples, emphasizing why mar...

This episode of the ShiftShapers Podcast features a discussion with David Mordo, Senior Compliance Officer at MZQ Consulting, focusing on essential legislative and regulatory knowledge advisors need to possess, especially pertaining to offering health benefit packages. The conversation highlights the recent FTC ruling on non-compete clauses, emphasizing its potential impact on employers and the broader implications for your workplace. Mordo and our host David Saltzman also delve into a pressi...