The Justin Burgess Podcast

Welcome to The Justin Burgess Podcast, where Justin Burgess—a health insurance broker, innovator, advocate for transparency, and CrossFit enthusiast—simplifies employee benefits and explores innovative strategies. With over a decade of experience, Justin shares actionable advice, interviews with industry leaders, and insights to help employers create impactful health plans. Focused on empowering people and driving success, this podcast is your go-to for transforming workplaces and building better futures. Join the journey today!

The Justin Burgess Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Justin Burgess, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Justin Burgess hosts The Justin Burgess Podcast, a business show with 23 episodes published.

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  25.15 The Storm That Changed Everything: My Hurricane Katrina Story

  Aug 29, 202515 minS0

  <p>The Storm That Changed Everything: My Hurricane Katrina Story</p><p>Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and changed my life forever.<br>We didn’t just lose a building—we lost Sid Mar’s, our family’s restaurant and legacy.</p><p>In this episode, I walk you through what happened, what it felt like, and what it taught me about business, identity, and resilience.<br>We talk loss, legal battles, rebuilding, and what it means to carry forward a legacy you can’t recreate.</p><p>If you’ve ever had to start over or lead through...

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  25.14 Building a Personal Brand in Insurance with Chris Wolpert: Live from Ascend Conference

  Jul 30, 202529 minS0

  <p>Live from the Ascend Conference, I sat down with Chris Wolpert—founder of Group Benefit Solutions and a 2024 BenefitsPRO Advisor of the Year finalist.</p><p>We talked about:</p><p>How to build trust and authority as an insurance professional</p><p>Lessons from fitness and CrossFit that apply to branding</p><p>Breaking out of the traditional broker mold</p><p>Real strategies from top advisors in the field</p><p>What it takes to grow your business by being yourself</p><p>If you're a broker, consultant, or anyone trying to stand out in B2B sa...

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  25.13 Live from Ascend Conference: Stephanie Koch on Rethinking Employee Benefits

  Jul 15, 202512 minS0

  <p>Live from the Ascend Conference — I sit down with Stephanie Koch, nationally recognized HR leader and speaker, to talk about what employers really want from their benefits strategy. From lazy renewals to real alignment with business goals, this episode covers it all.Sponsored by Crumdale SpecialtyDownload the 2025 Broker Playbook: www.crumdalespecialty.com/playbook#employeebenefits #hrleaders #benefitsstrategy #crumdalespecialty #justinburgesspodcast #ascendconference #selfinsurance #brokerinsights #podcastclips</p>

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  25.12 Live From Ascend: A Real-Time DPC Visit with Dr. Bubanic and Lorenzo Amaya

  Jul 11, 202515 minS0

  <p> What does Direct Primary Care actually look like?</p><p>In this special live episode from the Ascend Conference, I sit down with Dr. Bernard P. Bubanic and Lorenzo Amaya from Integrated Source One (ISO) to walk through a real-time DPC visit — on the podcast. No scripts, no filters. Just a real exam and real conversation about how DPC, when paired with clinical claim review, can reshape the way employers manage healthcare.</p><p>We break down:</p><p>What happens during a DPC visit</p><p>How Integrated Source One uses clinical expertise to catch waste and errors</p><p...

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  25.11 The Hidden Costs of Pharmacy Benefits: A Local Pharmacist's Perspective

  Jun 9, 202540 minS0

  <p>What are you really paying for when you fill a prescription?</p><p>In this episode, Justin sits down with Dr. Sadie Mannino Bennett, a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist and second-generation pharmacist from Louisiana, to break down the real costs behind pharmacy benefits.</p><p>They discuss:</p><p>What makes up the true cost of a prescription</p><p>Why local pharmacies are being reimbursed below cost</p><p>The role of PBMs in driving up plan expenses</p><p>How "gag clauses" once blocked pharmacists from helping patients</p><p>The impact of rebates, clawbacks, and vertical integration<...

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