Changing the Way We Fund Group Health Insurance with Mike Bechtol

The Secret to Scalable Leadership with CEO Mike Lamb

In this episode of Insurtech Building Blocs Podcast, host Cory Schmidt and Mike Lamb, CEO discuss the importance of leadership through adaptation and the implementation of effective systems for growth and focus within organizations. Mike emphasizes the value of learning from past experiences and applying successful strategies in new contexts, particularly in the areas of management and planning. Insurtech Building Blocs is presented by AgencyBloc, the #1 Recommended Insurance Industry Growth Platform serving the benefits and senior market space with 6,500+ customers across multiple solutions within the platform. With a range of insurance-specific solutions for sales enablement, client and policy management, compliance management, quoting and proposals, and commissions management — we've got you covered. Learn more at https://www.agencybloc.com [https://www.agencybloc.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agencybloc [https://www.linkedin.com/company/agencybloc] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/agencybloc [https://www.youtube.com/c/agencybloc] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agencybloc [https://www.facebook.com/agencybloc] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agencyblocams [https://www.instagram.com/agencyblocams] X: https://twitter.com/agencybloc [https://twitter.com/agencybloc]

Changing the Way We Fund Group Health Insurance with Mike Bechtol

In this episode of the Insurtech Building Blocs podcast, host Cory Schmidt and guest Mike Bechtol from Bravo Health Partners discuss the challenges of employer health insurance, particularly in light of rising costs. They explore alternative funding models, such as level-funded and self-funded group health plans, the intricacies of reference-based pricing, and the importance of data in managing healthcare costs. The conversation also highlights the significance of employee benefits in attracting talent and shares success stories of businesses that have effectively navigated these challenges. Insurtech Building Blocs is presented by AgencyBloc, the #1 Recommended Insurance Industry Growth Platform serving the benefits and senior market space with 6,500+ customers across multiple solutions within the platform. With a range of insurance-specific solutions for sales enablement, client and policy management, compliance management, quoting and proposals, and commissions management — we've got you covered. Learn more at https://www.agencybloc.com [https://www.agencybloc.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agencybloc [https://www.linkedin.com/company/agencybloc] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/agencybloc [https://www.youtube.com/c/agencybloc] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agencybloc [https://www.facebook.com/agencybloc] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agencyblocams [https://www.instagram.com/agencyblocams] X: https://twitter.com/agencybloc [https://twitter.com/agencybloc]

Exploring the Future of ICHRAs with Mark Mixer & Jordan Ledford

In this episode of the Insurtech Building Blocs podcast, host Cory Schmidt welcomes Mark Mixer and Jordan Ledford of HRASimple. They dive deep into the world of Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) and discuss the evolution of HRAs, the market drivers for ICHRAs, and the complexities involved in transitioning to this new model of employee benefits. Their conversation highlights the importance of education, technology, and the future potential of ICHRAs in the insurance landscape. Insurtech Building Blocs is presented by AgencyBloc, the #1 Recommended Insurance Industry Growth Platform serving the benefits and senior market space with 6,500+ customers across multiple solutions within the platform. With a range of insurance-specific solutions for sales enablement, client and policy management, compliance management, quoting and proposals, and commissions management — we've got you covered. Learn more at https://www.agencybloc.com [https://www.agencybloc.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agencybloc [https://www.linkedin.com/company/agencybloc] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/agencybloc [https://www.youtube.com/c/agencybloc] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agencybloc [https://www.facebook.com/agencybloc] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agencyblocams [https://www.instagram.com/agencyblocams] X: https://twitter.com/agencybloc [https://twitter.com/agencybloc]

BlocBuilder Unpacked: 2025 Highlights & Lessons Learned

In this episode of the Insurtech Building Blocs podcast, host Cory Schmidt welcomes fellow AgencyBloc members Kelsey Rosauer, Director of Marketing, and Savannah Clemons, Director of Client Experience. They explore AgencyBloc's Annual Event, BlocBuilder, sharing their experience from BlocBuilder 2025 and how AgencyBloc is preparing to raise the bar even higher for 2026. 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJuCp20CfVU] Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 01:18 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJuCp20CfVU&t=78s] What is BlocBuilder & Who Attends 2:58 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJuCp20CfVU&t=178s] Recapping BlocBuilder 2025 5:07 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJuCp20CfVU&t=307s] Certifications at BlocBuilder 9:29 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJuCp20CfVU&t=569s] Industry Learning Opportunities at BlocBuilder 11:19 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJuCp20CfVU&t=679s] AgencyBloc Product Previews & Learning 19:19 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJuCp20CfVU&t=1159s] BlocBuilder Sponsors & BlocParty 24:35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJuCp20CfVU&t=1475s] Building Blocs Meetups 26:52 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJuCp20CfVU&t=1612s] Creating a Unique Community & Experience 31:18 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJuCp20CfVU&t=1878s] Looking Forward to BlocBuilder 2026 35:39 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJuCp20CfVU&t=2139s] Certifications at BlocBuilder 2026 38:31 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJuCp20CfVU&t=2311s] BlocBuilder 2026 Hype Video Learn more about BlocBuilder and attend our upcoming event: www.blocbuilder.net Insurtech Building Blocs is presented by AgencyBloc, the #1 Recommended Insurance Industry Growth Platform serving the benefits and senior market space with 6,500+ customers across multiple solutions within the platform. With a range of insurance-specific solutions for sales enablement, client and policy management, compliance management, quoting and proposals, and commissions management — we've got you covered. Learn more at https://www.agencybloc.com [https://www.agencybloc.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agencybloc [https://www.linkedin.com/company/agencybloc] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/agencybloc [https://www.youtube.com/c/agencybloc] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agencybloc [https://www.facebook.com/agencybloc] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agencyblocams [https://www.instagram.com/agencyblocams] X: https://twitter.com/agencybloc [https://twitter.com/agencybloc]

The Role of Brokers in Healthcare Savings & Drug Pricing with Bill Hepscher

In this episode of the Insurtech Building Blocs podcast, host Cory Schmidt welcomes Bill Hepscher, founder of the Canadian Medstore. They discuss Bill's unique journey into the healthcare industry, the challenges of navigating prescription drug costs, and the logistics of importing medications from countries like Canada. Insurtech Building Blocs is presented by AgencyBloc, the #1 Recommended Insurance Industry Growth Platform serving the benefits and senior market space with 6,500+ customers across multiple solutions within the platform. With a range of insurance-specific solutions for sales enablement, client and policy management, compliance management, quoting and proposals, and commissions management — we've got you covered. Learn more at https://www.agencybloc.com [https://www.agencybloc.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agencybloc [https://www.linkedin.com/company/agencybloc] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/agencybloc [https://www.youtube.com/c/agencybloc] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agencybloc [https://www.facebook.com/agencybloc] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agencyblocams [https://www.instagram.com/agencyblocams] X: https://twitter.com/agencybloc [https://twitter.com/agencybloc]