In this episode, Blake Erickson is joined by Amy Smith, HR Manager at Vitori Health, to talk about what it means to be the leader she needed when she started her career.

They explore how Amy built an HR career from the ground up without a formal degree, why titles matter less than skills, the reality of today's job market, the rise of fractional HR, and what HR leaders wish benefits brokers and executives understood. Whether you're growing your own HR career, leading a team, or looking to build a stronger partnership between HR, leadership, and your benefits broker, this episode offers honest, practical insights from someone who has lived it.

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In this episode, Blake Erickson is joined by Dan Hansvick of Shambliss Guardian and Michael Mask of Aqueity to discuss how artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity and what that means for businesses.

They explore why traditional IT support is no longer enough, how cyber insurance fits into an organization's overall risk management strategy, and the practical steps business owners can take to strengthen their cybersecurity before an incident occurs.

Whether you're reviewing your cyber insurance policy, evaluating your IT provider, or simply trying to better understand today's evolving cyber threats, this episode offers practical insights every business owner should hear.

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In this episode, Blake Erickson sits down with DSP Employee Benefits Practice Leader Bill Storie to pull back the curtain on the prescription drug industry and explore what really drives pharmacy costs for employers.

They discuss how pharmaceutical companies influence prescribing behavior, the role patents play in keeping drug prices high, why some medications make it onto health plan formularies while others don't, and what employers can do to better manage prescription drug spending.

If you're responsible for employee benefits or healthcare costs, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most complex and expensive parts of a health plan.

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