Leader's Edge

What kind of knowledge and benefits does a past minor league pitcher wish he had?

Slade Smith, Employee Benefits Specialist at Cobbs Allen shares stories about the early days of his career as a professional baseball player, drafted by the Detroit Tigers, and how he pivoted to working in the insurance industry after an injury.
The 33-year-old also shares his thoughts on what major trends the employee benefits space could see in the near future.

Show Notes

What kind of knowledge and benefits does a past minor league pitcher wish he had? Slade Smith, Employee Benefits Specialist at Cobbs Allen shares stories about the early days of his career as a professional baseball player, drafted by the Detroit Tigers, and how he pivoted to working in the insurance industry after an injury. The 33-year-old also shares his thoughts on what major trends the employee benefits space could see in the near future.

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