Matthew Naylor interviews Ryan Hanratty of Swingle Collins, who shares how his path from professional golf into employee benefits shaped his work ethic and approach to business. He explains how resilience, discipline, and learning from failure translated directly into building and growing a successful benefits practice.

Ryan discusses how his firm focuses on educating employers about alternatives to traditional healthcare models, using data-driven strategies and creative solutions to reduce costs and improve outcomes. He emphasizes the importance of personalized approaches, especially in areas like pharmacy benefits, where better sourcing and awareness can significantly impact both employers and employees.

He also highlights the importance of culture and leadership, describing a family-oriented company environment and a philosophy centered on putting others first. For Ryan, long-term success in both business and life comes from serving others, continuously improving, and staying committed to making a meaningful impact.