From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL’s in these archive episodes are still relevant.
Saul Marquez is a healthcare business leader, entrepreneur and podcaster focused on doing two things: improving healthcare outcomes and growing businesses.
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Resources
OutcomesRocket – Download your health cheat sheet to get started! (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2023 but is no longer an active offer.)
Saul’s Podcast – Listen and learn!
Saul’s Email – A chance to showcase your business to Saul’s community!
3 Value Bombs
1) Understanding the basics of the healthcare system can help you stay ahead.
2) Keep in mind that the cost will continue to rise, so know and understand what the fees and outcomes are going to be.
3) Doing your due diligence is critical; you have to invest time to understand.
Sponsors
Shopify: Get serious about selling and try Shopify today! Sign up for a $1-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/onfire!
HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof!
MetPro: Make a strategic investment in your health so you can get to the next level. Visit Metpro.co/fire for a complimentary assessment and consultation with a metabolic expert today!
Show Notes
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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: Three Things Every Business Owner Must Know About Healthcare with Saul Marquez.
[1:07] – Saul shares something interesting about himself that most people do not know.
- He went through the JLD podcasting boot camp; he invested in JLD’s last Kickstarter campaign; and he is currently putting everything he learned into practice!
[3:17] – How can you grow your business by tapping into the $3.4 trillion dollar U.S. healthcare economy?
- Healthcare is just that: an economy; there is the opportunity to grow your business within
- 3 Things you should keep in mind about healthcare:
- Highly inefficient systems – it will give you the opportunity to simplify.
- Silos exist everywhere – add value to the silos you encounter.
- Highly complex
[9:28] – Saul shares reasons why employee health benefits and personal benefits costs keep rising
- Healthcare and insurance in the US are businesses; businesses seek to grow, and that is the reason why the cost is rising for you as a consumer.
- Understanding the basics of a healthcare system can help you stay ahead.
[11:22] – Saul shares some specific examples of staying ahead.
- Preventive care is not reimbursed by insurance; wellness programs can save you money.
- Traditional insurance is not cheap, and it is not getting cheaper.
- There are other insurance companies that can give you a unique opportunity to offer insurance to your employees.
- Understanding what is covered and what is not is so critical.
[16:52]– A timeout to thank our sponsors!
- Shopify: Get serious about selling and try Shopify today! Sign up for a $1-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/onfire!
- MetPro: Make a strategic investment in your health so you can get to the next level. Visit Metpro.co/fire for a complimentary assessment and consultation with a metabolic expert today!
- HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof!
[20:14] – What does the future of healthcare costs look like for U.S. businesses?
- In reality, 66% of all bankruptcies happen due to healthcare.
- Keep in mind that the cost will continue to rise; know and understand what the fees and outcomes are going to be.
- Outcomes are getting better in the US.
[26:01] – How can you take control of your own health and your healthcare costs?
- Before you become a master, you have to become a disaster – you’ve got to spend time learning.
- Doing your due diligence is critical; you have to invest time to understand.
- Your insurance broker is not your friend; they want to make money.
[28:16]– Call to action from Saul where you can get the cheat sheet.
- OutcomesRocket – Download your health cheat sheet to get started! (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2023 but is no longer an active offer.)
[29:03] – What are things we can do to protect ourselves and care for ourselves better without spending a fortune?
- The summary is wellness; focus on healthcare.
- You want to expand and increase your health span, not just your lifespan. Be healthy and be alive.
- Invest 5 minutes a day in meditation.
[30:44] – Saul’s parting piece of guidance
- Your employee costs are going to keep on rising because healthcare and insurance is a business.
- Understanding the healthcare business will help you save money and stay ahead.
[31:50] – Saul gives his final call to action
- OutcomesRocket – Download your health cheat sheet to get started! (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2023 but is no longer an active offer.)
- Saul’s Podcast – Listen and learn!
- Saul’s Email – A chance to showcase your business to Saul’s community!
[34:16] – Thank you to our Sponsors!
- Shopify: Get serious about selling and try Shopify today! Sign up for a $1-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/onfire!
- HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof!
Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!
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