Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode #16


Today’s episode of Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook podcast is a real doozy. Jason sits down with Harlon Pickett, an insurance broker and professional brisket barbecuer to talk everything health insurance, entrepreneurship, and making that leap from the 9-5 life.

Harlon had a pretty cool 9-5 job (you’ll be amazed when he tells you what he did!) but was made redundant. He already had a barbecue catering business on the side and leaving his 9-5 gave him more time to dedicate to it, so he was able to double his business in one weekend. He tells Jason about the best business advice he ever received and what he learned from his 9-5 that he uses today in his roles as a business owner and people manager.

Harlon and Jason dive into the murky world of health insurance in the United States, and Harlon busts the common myth that we all have about health insurance. He explains the complicated relationship between doctors, pharmaceutical companies, and insurance companies, and gives advice on how to lower the cost of your health insurance.

What did you learn from today’s episode of Local Talent? Do you agree with Harlon’s views on health insurance? Head on over to the Facebook page or YouTube comments to carry on the conversation and make sure to subscribe to the Local Talent podcast to stay up-to-date on all the episodes.


Timestamps

[0:29] Harlon introduces himself and his health insurance businesses
[3:18] Jason, who do you have insurance with? Harlon dives into the murky world of healthcare
[4:57] Harlon’s 9-5 life which was more exciting than most people’s jobs!
[7:00] Getting laid off and doubling the catering business over the weekend
[8:57] How Harlon markets his business
[10:20] “My goal was to be an industry expert:” Harlon’s Health and Wealth Power Hour radio show
[12:10] Why Harlon’s business has evolved over time
[13:10] What Harlon learned from his 9-5 that he uses to manage his employees now
[14:26] “The best thing for a customer is competition”
[15:29] Harlon opens up about the complicated relationship between doctors, pharmaceutical companies, and insurance companies
[20:08] Lightning rooooooooooouuuuuund!!
[21:25] What Harlon wishes he’d known before starting his business, his biggest mistake, and the best best of advice he heard
[22:37] Which countries have got healthcare right?
[23:40] “Our goal? 1,000,000 clients:” Where Harlon wants his business to be in 15 years
[24:52] Harlon busts the biggest myth in healthcare and explains why healthcare in the United States is so complicated
[30:10] What you can do to make your health insurance cheaper
[31:48] What Eagle Healthcare Solutions does to lower costs on your behalf
[33:50] Health insurance vs. healthshare: What’s the difference?
[38:31] “The only person that can fix healthcare is the buyer”
[39:26] Harlon’s advice to would-be entrepreneurs
[41:12] What Harlon would say to someone who’s ready to buy non-traditional health insurance
[44:18] The typical profile of a healthshare customer
[45:11] Where to go for more information about Harlon and his healthcare services
[46:53] What question didn’t I ask you? Harlon shares his insights on achieving a work-life balance as an entrepreneur
[50:05] Entrepreneurs need support, so go out and find a mentor
[53:25] What a lot of entrepreneurs don’t know


Links

HP Insurance Broker
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Eagle Healthcare Solutions
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Eagle Healthcare Solutions on LinkedIn

The Health and Wealth Power Hour with Harlon Pickett
Harlon Pickett on Facebook

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