Risk & Resolve
The Risk & Resolve Podcast is your go-to resource for insightful conversations at the intersection of leadership, business ownership, and the insurance industry. Hosted by Ben Conner and Todd Hufford, this podcast dives deep into the challenges and opportunities that leaders face in an ever-changing world.
Each episode features candid discussions with business owners, industry experts, and thought leaders, exploring topics like innovation, risk management, and the strategies that drive success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or insurance professional, you’ll gain actionable insights and inspiration to navigate today’s complex business landscape.
Tune in to Risk & Resolve—where leadership meets resilience.
Episodes
13 episodes
Unveiling the Hidden World of PBM Consulting
Trevor Daer, President and Founder of Granite Peak Analytics, reveals the hidden complexities of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and why specialized consulting is crucial for self-funded health plans. He shares his journey from corporate burno...
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Episode 12
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1:11:19
Sonja Allen - NextGen Healthcare Summit 2025 Recording Series
The Marshall Allen Project preserves the legacy of investigative healthcare reporter Marshall Allen through an AI clone trained with his expertise to help Americans navigate medical debt. Founded by his widow after his sudden passing, the nonpr...
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Episode 11
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14:59
What If Your Work Was Actually Your Worship?
Brett Billups, CHRO of Marketplace Chaplains and author of Biblical HR, shares his 30-year journey in human resources and how he bridges his Christian faith with workplace challenges.• Stumbling into HR after seeing disconnects between ...
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Episode 10
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36:08
Steve Santangelo: NextGen Healthcare Summit 2025 Recording Series
In this NextGen Healthcare Summit episode with Steve Santangelo of Garner Health, he delves into healthcare costs heading toward an unsustainable threshold where nearly 9% of company revenue will go toward benefits packages—the same percentage ...
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Episode 9
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20:43
Lights, Camera, Faith! Brett Varvel's Creative Expedition
Brett Varvel shares his journey from creating backyard films to becoming an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker dedicated to faith-based storytelling. His creative foundations were shaped by growing up in an artistic household as the son of an interna...
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Episode 8
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51:23
Jason Beutler – NextGen Healthcare Summit 2025 Recording Series
AI isn't magical but mathematical, and understanding how it works removes mystery while helping make informed business decisions. We break down the fundamentals of AI in a way that demystifies its inner workings and explains why it's transforma...
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Episode 7
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31:42
What Drives a Top 5 National Benefits Advisor?
Diana Miller, a Benefits Pro 2025 Advisor of the Year finalist, shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Bogotá, Colombia to becoming one of America's top five benefits advisors through grit, analytical thinking, and cultural perspectiv...
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Episode 6
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46:27
Why Your Doctor Shouldn't Be a Bureaucrat
Nelson Griswold, founder and chairman of the NextGen Benefits Network, joins us to discuss his mission to revolutionize employer-sponsored benefits and protect America's private healthcare system through innovative supply chain management strat...
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Episode 5
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1:00:42
James Paden - NextGen Healthcare Summit 2025 Recording Series
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the way businesses operate, and Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are at the forefront of this transformation. In his presentation at the NextGen Healthcare Summit, James Paden explored how AI...
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Episode 4
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34:32
Hoops, Deals & Boilermakers: Dave Neff's Career Slam Dunk
Dave Neff, CEO of the Boilermaker Alliance, takes us through his career journey from sports administration to navigating the evolving NIL landscape at Purdue University. His experiences showcase how relationship-building became the foundation f...
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Episode 3
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45:42
From Pastor to Entrepreneur: Adam Weber's Journey
Adam Weber shares his journey from pastor to entrepreneur to executive coach, demonstrating how personal insecurities and desire for meaningful work drove his transformation through multiple successful businesses.• Building BlueRidge an...
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Episode 2
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36:19