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August 17th, 2021 -:-- Who we are
E56: Special Guest: Albert Amling Joins The Show
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E56: Special Guest: Albert Amling Joins The Show

Running a school IS running a business.  Roger is joined by School Administrator Albert Amling who shares how making adjustments to your business plan during COVID-19 really revolves around taking car...

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August 17th, 2021 -:-- Who we are
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E55: It's Confirmed! We're Not Normal

This week Roger goes over how we are not normal. By integrating so many disciplines under one roof and with the technology we have, we distinguish ourselves as a unique provider for your business. Tha...

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August 10th, 2021 -:-- Who we are
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E54: Too Much Time On My Hands

This week Roger discusses how time is money. Learn how we can help you reduce pain points, get more efficient, gain time back in your day and give you the time to focus on growing your business. Thank...

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August 3th, 2021 -:-- Who we are
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E53: Special Guest: Terry Rowinski of Health Payment Systems

Roger is joined by Terry Rowinski, President of Health Payment Systems this week. Hear how Terry got started at HPS, how HPS simplifies the process of healthcare billing and how fixing this process is...

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July 27th, 2021 -:-- Who we are
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E52: Let's Get HR Efficient

Join Roger as he goes a bit deeper on the HR module of our industry leading human capital management system, Connect & Simplify Inc.™. Learn about how we can help your business relieve some of your HR...

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July 20th, 2021 -:-- HR
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E51: Now Hiring!

Roger discusses how companies are in need of hiring people and the big swing to working from home. Learn how our BenHR team can help reduce the stress being put on existing human resources departments...

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July 13th, 2021 -:-- HR
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E50: Our One Year Celebration

Celebrate our 1-year anniversary with us as Roger and Stephanie discuss how our podcast got started, some of the ups and downs of this past year, and friends we pay tribute to. You don’t want to miss ...

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July 6th, 2021 -:-- Who we are
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E49: What You May Not Know About HSA's: Interview With Nate Black Of Voya Financial

Roger and Stephanie discuss Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s) with Nate Black of Voya Financial in this week’s episode. Hear about things you may not know about HSA’s and their advantages for both emplo...

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June 29th, 2021 -:-- Retirement
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E48: Post-Pandemic Etiquette

This week Roger and Stephanie discuss post-pandemic office etiquette as we all start to make the move back into the office. What’s going to be different and what will return to pre-pandemic office nor...

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June 22th, 2021 -:-- Who we are
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E47: Special Guest: Gary Plassmeyer Of Mama Bev's Bakery

This week Roger is joined by Gary Plassmeyer, owner of Mama Bev’s Bakery. Hear Gary’s story of his restaurant experience, opening a pizza joint and then realizing Mama Bev’s bakery might be the chance...

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June 15th, 2021 -:-- Who we are
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E46: Special Guest: Don May Of Environmental Innovations, Inc. And Oasis Coffee Services

This week Roger is joined by Don May, owner of Environmental Innovations, Inc. and Oasis Coffee Services. Listen in to hear Don’s story of how the company got its start, working through the pandemic a...

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June 8th, 2021 -:-- Who we are
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E45: Milestones

This week Roger and Stephanie discuss some of the milestones we achieved over the past year. They discuss some of the things coming up on future podcasts and look back on a few of our past episodes. W...

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June 1th, 2021 -:-- Who we are
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E44: The Great Resignation

How will bringing people back to the office affect companies now that working from home is the new normal? This week Roger and Stephanie discuss how working from home may lead to “The Great Resignatio...

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May 25th, 2021 -:-- HR
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E43: You're Doing It Wrong!

This week Roger discusses how to tactfully tell people they are doing it wrong. Giving people a reason to consider a change is just part of process. Tune in to hear other techniques and tips on how to...

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May 18th, 2021 -:-- HCM
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E42: Special Guest: Mike Kramer Joins The Show

Roger is joined by special guest Mike Kramer, co-owner of Legacy Salon and Day Spa. Mike is a client of The Benefit Companies, Inc. ™ and he stopped by to talk about his business, the challenges of 20...

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May 11th, 2021 -:-- Who we are
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E41: How YOU Doin'?

Our hosts Roger Fuerstenau and Stephanie Paulsen discuss wellness programs in this week’s episode. What is a wellness program and how can it help? Tune in to learn about how you can add fun and unique...

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May 4th, 2021 -:-- Benefits
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E40: Chief Dog Officer And Other Such Titles

Our host Stephanie Paulsen has a lighter side episode this week discussing titles. What are they, what do they mean and why do we have so many here at The Benefit Companies, Inc.™? Check out this fun ...

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April 27th, 2021 -:-- Who we are
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E39: Summer Is Coming!

Our hosts, Roger and Stephanie, discuss the habits some of us fell into during the COVID-19 quarantine. Learn about some healthy options to get us ready for summer as they highlight our Wellness Blog ...

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April 20th, 2021 -:-- Benefits
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E38: I Love It When A Plan Comes Together

Join our hosts, Roger and Stephanie, as they have a fun conversation on how we here at Connect & Simplify, Inc.™ and The Benefit Companies, Inc.™ are a lot like the classic “A-Team”. We love it when a...

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April 13th, 2021 -:-- HCM
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E37: We Believe

Our hosts, Roger and Stephanie, discuss some of the observations they have made over the past year about business, life and where we are headed. Thank you for listening to our podcast! Look for new ep...

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April 6th, 2021 -:-- Who we are

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