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
21 episodes
Fixing Healthcare’s Broken System with Deb Ault, Founder of Ault International Medical Management
In this episode of Risk and Resolve, hosts Ben and Todd sit down with the renowned Nurse Deb Ault, founder of AIMM – Ault International Medical Management, to discuss how she’s reshaping the broken U.S. healthcare system. Deb shares the pivotal...
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Episode 20
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43:59
Henry Clay Conner's WWII Journey (Part 3 of 7): Guerrilla Life, Betrayal, and the Pygmy Allies of WWII
In this gripping episode, we continue Clay Conner’s harrowing World War II journey through the jungles of the Philippines. From dodging Japanese patrols and surviving against impossible odds to encountering pro-Japanese informants, life-or-deat...
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Episode 19
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58:14
Transforming Healthcare: Rebuilding a Broken System with Dave Chase, Co-Founder & CEO of Health Rosetta
Dave Chase shares how Health Rosetta is creating a blueprint for employers to deliver world-class healthcare at half the cost while building an entirely new healthcare supply chain model. As a former Microsoft executive who founded Health Roset...
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Episode 18
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1:11:34
Henry Clay Conner's WWII Journey (Part 2 of 7): Surviving the Unthinkable - A Jungle Escape
Henry Clay Conner recounts his harrowing escape from Japanese forces in the Philippines and subsequent 34-month survival in the jungle during WWII while battling tropical diseases and navigating complex political alliances.• Escape from...
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Episode 17
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56:26
What Happens When Purpose Drives Business with Jeff Mosley, Chick-fil-A Operator
Jeff Mosley shares his 28-year journey as a Chick-fil-A operator, revealing how his path from ministry to marketplace leadership created a culture of care that transforms lives far beyond the restaurant industry.• Transitioning from 15 ...
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Episode 16
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1:21:35
Henry Clay Conner's WWII Journey (Part 1 of 7): From Army Radio Operator to Filipino Guerrilla Leader
Henry Clay Conner, Jr. shares his extraordinary WWII experience from joining the 27th Bomb Group as a communications officer to becoming a guerrilla leader in the Japanese-occupied Philippines. His candid account reveals how unprepared American...
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Episode 15
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42:45
Comfort Won’t Build Your Future with Jason Starner, Commercial Team Lead/Sr. Advisor at Conner Insurance
Jason Starner, Commercial Team Lead at Conner Insurance, shares his journey from a banking background to insurance professional and the pivotal risks that shaped his career. Reflecting on 25+ years in the industry, he discusses his unexpected p...
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Episode 14
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49:41
How Tariffs and EVs Are Reshaping American Dealerships with Andy Long, GM at Royal South Toyota
Andy Long shares the fascinating journey from high school teacher to dealer principal of Royal Auto Group, weaving together family legacy, automotive industry insights, and personal growth across three generations of leadership.• Royal ...
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Episode 13
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1:14:41
Unveiling the Hidden World of PBM Consulting with Trevor Daer, President & Founder at Granite Peak Analytics, LLC
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, Managing Director of the Marshall Allen Project - 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 with Brett Billups, CHRO Marketplace Chaplains
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, CRO AT Garner Health - 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! with Brett Varvel, CEO at House of Grace Studios, LLC
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, Chief Executive Officer AT RoboSource – 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 with Diana Miller, Benefits Advisor at Conner Insurance
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 with Nelson Griswold, Founder & Conference Chair at ASCEND Agency Growth & Leadership Summit
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, Chief Product Officer Parker Technology - 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 with Dave Neff, President & CEO at Boilermaker Alliance
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 with Adam Weber, Executive Coach at Adam Weber Coaching
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
Risk & Resolve: The Journey Begins with Ben Conner, CEO, & Todd Hufford, COO, at Conner Insurance
In this inaugural episode of Risk and Resolve, hosts Ben Conner and Todd Hufford share the personal and professional journeys that shaped them. From early-life challenges to navigating business ownership, Ben and Todd unpack why leader...
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Episode 1
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32:04