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Midway Business Podcast

Midway Business Podcast

Written by: The Zemar Podcast
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Inspired by the turning point of the Battle of Midway in World War II, this podcast is on a mission to help small and midsize businesses win their own battles—against a shifting marketplace, an uncertain world, and the everyday hurdles of running and growing a business. Hosted by Butch Zemar, CEO of Elite Benefits of America, each episode features candid conversations, tactical insights, and practical strategies from real business leaders. From adapting to change to tackling rising costs (including the ever-confusing world of health insurance), this podcast equips you to stay competitive, thrive, and maybe even enjoy the journey. For more about Butch Zemar and Elite Benefits of America, visit EliteBenefits.net.Copyright 2020-25 All rights reserved. Butch Zemar and Elite Benefits of America Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Leadership Management & Leadership Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Leading Without Surprises
    Jan 23 2026

    Most leaders would never send their team into a high risk situation without training and a plan yet that is exactly how many businesses operate day-to-day. This episode helps leaders step out of autopilot and make deliberate decisions instead of rolling the dice. When things become uncomfortable or unclear, most organizations realize too late that silence and assumptions turn into expensive habits over time.

    This podcast is not a checklist or a magic pill. It is for C-Suite leaders who know their business deserves stronger systems, more deliberate conversations, and fewer surprises. If you have ever wondered why smart teams still end up frustrated, exhausted, or reacting instead of advancing, this episode connects the dots and challenges where your leadership attention is truly being spent.

    For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net or call 708-535-3006.

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    30 mins
  • Why Broadcasting Matters More Than Ever
    Jan 22 2026

    This episode pulls the iron curtain back on how modern broadcasting quietly became one of the most misunderstood tools in an executive toolbox. What once felt like it was run by the Wizard of Oz and massive budgets is now sitting right in front of you, yet many leaders are still thinking about it like it is 2005. The conversation explores how credibility, reputation, and visibility are really being created today, while attention spans shrink, patience disappears, and nobody sticks around just because you want them to.

    For C-Suite leaders, this is not about becoming a media personality or chasing popularity metrics. It is about understanding how influence actually works in today’s marketplace and why controlling your message matters now more than just reach. Smart leaders are using content to build TRUST long before a salesperson ever picks up the phone or knocks on a door. If shouting from the rooftops is not getting anyone to listen, this perspective might be worth tuning into.

    For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net or call 708-535-3006.

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    33 mins
  • The Leadership Bottleneck No One Sees
    Jan 21 2026

    Most leaders say their biggest issue is their people. Hiring issues. Engagement issues. Execution issues. The funny thing is the longer you talk about it, the more that answer starts to fall apart. Growth stalls. Meetings multiply like rabbits. Decisions slow down. And somehow the same problems keep showing up in new disguises. Eventually the excuses get uncomfortable and that is usually where leadership either levels up or stays stuck.

    This episode pulls back the iron curtain on why so many companies quietly stall and why working harder eventually stops producing better outcomes. It explores how success can set new bars and why experience can either speed things up or trap leaders into familiar patterns that only feel productive. If you run a company and want clear perspective without the noise, this will change how you see what is really slowing things down.

    For more information, please contact us at EliteBenefits.net or call 708-535-3006.

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    23 mins
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