Where the Rubber Meets the Road is a series of Podcasts designed to highlight what A Plus Benefits has done for its clients. In this episode, Tricia Green of the Holiday Inn in Rock Springs, Wyoming discusses how A Plus Benefits relieves some of her administrative burden and provides an economical benefits solution for her employees.
Rick Bartholomew, CEO of A Plus Benefits, Inc. discusses what’s in store for the future of of the company.
What are the clients of A Plus Benefits like? Rick Bartholomew, CEO of A Plus Benefits, Inc. discusses the types of companies that work with A Plus Benefits, as well as the current state of the company.
I’ve always been a bit of a social eater. I enjoy getting together with people and discussing varied topics over a meal. The challenge I have is that I can only afford to go out to lunch so often. As a result I’ve started having conversations over an early morning beverage. Doing so has been incredibly insightful and a nice break from my standard morning procedure of reading emails. Not because the Mexican Hot Chocolate from Java downtown is so good, but because the conversation contributes to my creativity throughout the day and sometimes week.
Yesterday I had a meeting at 7:00AM with Brice Sloan of Sloan Security Fencing at Java. We talked about pursuing core competencies, road expansion, the Boise airport, common business distractions, the scalability associated with contracting with a national workers’ comp carrier, employee training, the value of networks, taxes and several other issues. As we spoke about A Plus Benefits he shared several thoughts that generated several new strings of ideas. In fact, his statements were kind of like a time release capsule and continued to provide sparks of creativity throughout the entire day.
We all have our morning rituals. For some of us, simply getting out of bed is a great triumph and for others starting the day with the paper or a news program gets our minds running. Whatever you do, consider adding a morning beverage with an intelligent person to your routine a couple times a month. I’d bet that you’ll gain some insights and improve your capability to come up with some new creative ideas.
Jake Lunt is the General Manager of Idaho Operations for A Plus Benefits, Inc.
Read Jake’s previous Company Creativity Blog.
Have you ever wondered how A Plus Benefits got its start? Rick Bartholomew, CEO of A Plus Benefits, Inc. discusses the history of the company.
Listen to a previous discussion with A Plus Benefits CEO Rick Bartholomew.
