Interview with Dan Cosgrove

Aug 14

AUGUST 14, 2024 | 00:42 | Episode 32

Dan Cosgrove Reveals How to Attract and Retain Top Talent with Wellness Programs

Dan Cosgrove, founder of Wellness for the Workforce, discusses his journey in creating a wellness program for small businesses. He explains how he discovered a way to increase employee benefits while increasing profits for his own company, and how he has since helped other businesses do the same. Dan addresses the controversy surrounding wellness programs and the legality of implementing them. He also explains the benefits of wellness programs, such as telehealth services and mental health support, and how they can attract and retain top talent. Dan emphasizes the importance of understanding the US tax code and the government's interest in reducing healthcare costs through preventative care.

ABOUT MY GUESTS

Dan Cosgrove, founder of Wellness for the Workforce

Dan Cosgrove got his career started working for great companies like Procter & Gamble, Nike, and Berkshire Hathaway. But he always had an entrepreneurial itch that he wanted to scratch. So during Covid, he set off on his journey to be his own business. He started first as an owner of a mental health practice focused on providing access to people needing mental health treatment. It was during his time as owner of this mental health company that he discovered his big AHA that he is going to reveal today.

Summary

Takeaways

Wellness programs can increase employee benefits while increasing profits for small businesses.
Understanding the US tax code is crucial in implementing wellness programs.
Wellness programs offer benefits such as telehealth services and mental health support.
Wellness programs can attract and retain top talent.
The government is interested in reducing healthcare costs through preventative care.