015 - Navigating the World of Employee Benefits: An Interview with Andy Dastur

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Andy Dastur, President of North American Insurance Services, emphasizes the crucial role of employee benefits in attracting and retaining talent, especially for small businesses. He highlights common mistakes companies make by choosing the cheapest plan without fully understanding their options. Dastur, whose firm specializes in serving businesses with less than 100 employees, stresses the importance of working with a broker to navigate the complexities of health insurance and develop comprehensive benefits packages. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing coachability, mentorship, and treating your work as a business for success. Dastur concludes by reminding us of the significant impact health insurance has on individuals and the economy and encourages a mindset of continuous learning for aspiring entrepreneurs.