145. From Flat Broke to the Inc 5000: Entrepreneurial Lessons From Frank Mengert

I am thrilled to not only be back with guest podcasts, but to be back with the one and only Frank Mengert.  Frank is the founder of EBM, the nation's largest benefits technology provider. He is a leader in the employee benefits technology field, he has helped bridge the gap between insurance and technology-driven solutions for brokers, consultants, carriers, and employers nationwide.  Frank didn’t land here easily.  In fact, Frank came to the place where he is today from a pile of debt and two weeks’ of pay to get him by.  Join me as we dig in, learn about Frank’s journey and most importantly what he did, the practices that he has adopted, and what he does to keep propelling himself forward.  Let’s GO! https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankmengert Frank B. Mengert is the founder of ebm, a leading provider of employee benefits technology solutions. He brings an energetic spirit and a unique, sought after level of expertise to the world of HR and benefits. As a leader in the employee benefits technology field, he has helped bridge the gap between insurance and technology driven solutions for brokers, consultants, carriers and employers nationwide. He founded ebm with the mission of providing brokers and benefits consultants with an outsourced, affordable approach to leverage best-in-breed technology solutions. Under his direction, ebm has been able to develop partnerships in all 50 states across the U.S. strategically working with many of the top ten benefit consultants, as well as large regional players and local state-based firms. Frank is also a nationally recognized speaker on benefits technology, podcast host, contributing writer for Inc and Forbes, a member of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), and a member of the board of directors for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.