Shows
Prevention PioneersThe Power of Honest Leadership in a Broken System | Sims TillirsonIn this episode of Prevention Pioneers, Laura sits down with Sims Tillirson, a mental health messaging strategist, keynote speaker, and president of the board of directors for Pathways to Healing, a rape crisis center. Sims takes us on a deeply personal journey, sharing how his experiences with trauma, addiction, and recovery have shaped his life and his career alike.He also talks about how, in a world that often demands perfection, especially from men, his decision to share his story of childhood sexual abuse and CPTSD publicly became a game-changer. What began as a vulnerable p...
2025-08-0144 min
The 20% Podcast with Tyler Meckes255: From Music to Business: Lesson on Foundations, Grit, and Growth with Sims TillirsonIn this re-run episode of the 20% Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sims Tillirson, an entrepreneur with a passion for music, business, and personal growth. Starting as a young musician from a small town in Georgia, Sims’ journey has been filled with hard-earned lessons in grit, cross-functional collaboration, and self-discovery. Now leading his own business, Sims shared insights on building a career rooted in foundational skills, overcoming failures, and creating authentic connections.Key topics include:The foundational lessons from piano and early work experiencesDeveloping cross-functional collaboration skills to serve business ne...
2025-07-0751 min
Self-Funded With SpencerHelping Each Other Through Mental Health Struggles | with Sims Tillirson“I want other people to know that, like, there's nothing wrong with you. If you have mental health issues, there's help for you and there's life on the other side." - Sims TillirsonThis is the second part of my conversation with Sims Tillirson, the first of which released this Tuesday. In this episode, we focused on Sims’ openness about his mental health issues on LinkedIn, his struggle to get off of antidepressants, and destigmatizing conversations about mental health, especially among men. Sims also shared some tips for men who have friends struggling mentally, and...
2025-05-0923 min
Self-Funded With SpencerThe Four Pillars of the Perfect LinkedIn Strategy | with Sims Tillirson“If you've shied away from showing who you are because you fear that you'll lose sales: people that would not like the authentic version of you are not going to be good customers of you anyway. Put yourself out there, disqualify the people that don't like the real you, and create a bunch of raving fans for yourself." - Sims TillirsonI would honestly be surprised if you listen to this show and haven’t heard of Sims Tillirson; he has one of the best social media presences of anyone in the benefits industry, and...
2025-05-0648 min
The Healthcare Liberty Lab PodcastSims Tillirson on Authenticity, Addiction, and the Failure of Informed ConsentThis week on The Healthcare Liberty Lab, I spoke with LinkedIn personality Sims Tillirson about professional authenticity, the systemic problems in how medications are prescribed in America and the lack of real informed consent. Key points from our conversation:In an environment where many are scared to go against social norms, Sims has built his businesses and a large, loyal following by refusing to conform to corporate expectations. His approach has cost him professionally at times, but he argues the alternative—being inauthentic—has a higher personal cost.More importantly, we discussed his firs...
2025-04-0352 min
What the Health Just Happened?Authentic Content with The Tillirson Consulting GroupLucky episode 13 features a friend of Two Twelve Benefits, Sims Tillirson: Founder and Principal of the Tillirson Consulting Group. Join us as we chat about his journey into coaching others through the sales experience, zeroing in on his authentic content that we all know and love on LinkedIn: give him a follow here. Shoes, boots, and instruments: oh my! We can't wait for you to give this one a listen. That's What the Health Just Happened. 👊🏻Sponsored by Two Twelve Benefits.
2025-03-3147 minThe 20% Podcast with Tyler Meckes233: From Music to Business - Lesson on Foundations, Grit, and Growth with Sims TillirsonIn this episode of the 20% Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sims Tillirson, an entrepreneur with a passion for music, business, and personal growth. Starting as a young musician from a small town in Georgia, Sims’ journey has been filled with hard-earned lessons in grit, cross-functional collaboration, and self-discovery. Now leading his own business, Sims shared insights on building a career rooted in foundational skills, overcoming failures, and creating authentic connections.
Key topics include:
The foundational lessons from piano and early work experiences
Developing cross-functional collaboration skills to serve business needs...
2025-02-0351 min
Getting Personal with ComptGetting Personal Episode 19 | What's New in Employee Benefits with Sims TillirsonIn this episode of Getting Personal with Compt, join host Lauren, the Head of Brand and Communications and special guest Sims Tillirson. As the Senior Vice president of Sales and Broker Partnerships at BLUE RAVEN Actuarial and a seasoned professional in employee benefits, education, communication, and enrollment, Sims brings a decade of expertise to the table.This episode tackles the dynamic and evolving landscape of employee benefits, highlighting a few key insights from Compt's 2024 Lifestyle Benefits Benchmarking Report. Learn about the current trends, what employees really want versus what they're offered, and how companies and brokers can...
2024-10-1533 min
Tom’s ENGAGING HREpisode 8: Sims Tillirson Talks Nike's, Employee Benefits, & WellnessSims Tillirson is a well-known personality from LinkedIn and I’m super excited to sit down with him again to catch up. You may know him from his skits he posts, the songs he sings, his raw and open presentation of himself, but I sit down and get a few layers deeper on this episode. We both share an affinity for Nike’s in the workplace so we dive into that topic to get the engines running before pivoting to a lengthy conversation about employee benefits. How do you get the most from your broker relationships? How can you drive do...
2024-06-1247 min
Super TRUEperSuper TRUEper - 011 - Joel TillirsonIn this episode, Scott interviews Joel Tillirson, True Network's Events Director, discussing Joel's early enthusiasm for travel and his professional milestones, including their initial collaboration. Joel's background includes being born during the 1996 Olympics in Georgia, growing up in Sandersville, and navigating a fluctuating relationship with his older brother Sims. The episode touches on his father's influential career in the kaolin industry, which enabled Joel to travel extensively in his youth, including a memorable trip to several European cities when he was eight.
00:00: Intro
05:09: Onboarding with True Network.
06:31: Childhood in Small-Town...
2023-12-211h 06
What the Health Just Happened?Joel Tillirson, Events Director and Chris Talley, Events Manager | TRUE Network AdvisorsJoin us on our special 20th episode as we meet Joel Tillirson & Chris Talley of True Network Advisors. We explore the connection between the hospitality industry, our basic desires to be included as part of a group, and the overall impact of those on our mental health both personally and professionally.
2023-07-0347 min
The Get Kraken LabSeason 2 Ep 4: They Call Me Mr. Sims!Ever wonder what the price is for not releasing your creative kraken?Most people view "price" as a bad thing.It is not; it is simply a statement of the value ($s, power, attention, fame, ) you can accrue based on actions you take.This show is all about informing your actions by releasing your creative kraken, embracing your passions and dreams, and leveraging your talents.AND... not all of our talents are created equal. Some we are good at, we love them, and we have great fun and passion.
2023-04-2550 min
Unpopular OpinionTaking Opportunities You Aren’t Qualified For Is The Right Move with Sims TillirsonIf Sims Tillirson waited to be qualified for every position he’d gone after, he’d still be running a grain elevator. Now Head of Sales at PERKS Showcase, Sims’ career has been a whirlwind of trial, error and self-discovery. Thanks to his experience, he has a unique take on pursuing the roles that you don’t check […]
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2023-02-0927 min
Benefits with Friends - The Rise of the American Healthcare ConsumerResources to Keep Employees Engaged and Connected with Sims TillirsonLou and Sims Tillirson will discuss the strategies and solutions that forward thinking HR teams are utilizing to keep their employees engaged and connected.HR leaders have to balance the time it takes to engage with members and the time they need to get stuff done. The extent of the remote work force today makes this even more challenging.Technology is great...when it works. So, what works and what doesn't?Who is Sims Tillirson? Sims Tillirson has worked...
2023-01-0556 min
Mental Health Success StoriesLooking for Solutions with Sims TillirsonOur experiences may shape us, but they don’t have to define us. In this episode, Sims Tillirson shares about living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder and agoraphobia as a survivor of sexual abuse. He also talks about how to avoid burnout and the victim mindset.
You can contact Sims on LinkedIn or call/text him at (803) 727-5620.
2022-12-2922 min
All About HRSims Tillirson Talks Benefits, EX, Being Your Genuine Self, & How HR Tech Needs to Approach Selling to HR LeadersEpisode 23: Sims Tillirson Talks Benefits, EX, Being Your Genuine Self, and how HR Tech NEEDS to approach sales to HR Leaders
11/16/2022
Sims Tillirson brings a ton of energy to today’s episode where we talk about employee benefits, music, bringing your whole self to work, and how HR Tech vendors need to better refocus how they sell to HR Leaders. Sims and I talk about his newest HR Song “Ice-cream Tuesday”. When we discuss benefits, we’re not just talking about what benefits matter but focus more on making sure your benefits drive employee experience. How do you...
2022-11-1645 min
Success in South CarolinaSuccess in SC #10: FREEDOM!!!!! Sims Tillirson talks about how important freedom is in your life and about creating success through our relationships.FREEDOM!!!!! Sims Tillirson talks about how important freedom is in your life and about creating success through our relationships. Freedom from our past. Freedom from addictions. Freedom from the evils that have been done to us or that we have done to others. If you want freedom...don't miss this episode.Trigger warning: Sims discusses being a victim and overcomer of Sexual Assault-------------------Follow Success in SC atWebsite: https://successinsc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/successinscFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/successinsc
2022-10-2541 min
Midway Business PodcastMaking Music with Sims Tillirson | Employers Move Forward with Technology | Interview on the Zemar PodcastSims enjoys making music and spending time with his family. His workday is filled with streamlining enrollments and engaging employees to have better outcomes and save the employer money.
In this podcast:
Covid forced employers to move to more advanced enrollments
More engagement with employers and their employees
Working with an expert
Making music! (check out music channels on this guy!)
To reach out to Sims Tillirson, check out his contact info on LinkedIn.
For more information on Elite Benefits of America, contact Butch at 708-535-3006 or visit EliteBenefits.net
2022-05-2419 min
Ballads & BenefitsComing Full CircleJim Shew (VP Employee Health & Benefits, Marsh & McLennan Agency) joins us to talk about his journey from starting out as an actuary to becoming a broker.
2021-10-1530 minBallads & BenefitsJack of All TradesNorman Clarke (Founder/Jack of All Trades, Clarke & Company Benefits) joins us to talk about growing his agency from a one-man show to one of the largest independent agencies in the state of South Carolina. His music taste threw me for a loop. Why? He doesn't like country music, and his most recent concert was Post Malone.
2021-09-2424 minBallads & BenefitsExcuse my FrenchRachel Miner (Founder, Thrive Benefits | 2021 Broker of the Year Finalist | 2020 Top Women in Benefits) joins us for an honest and direct conversation about helping employees become better stewards of their healthcare dollars. Don't worry... Rachel tells us about her stint on American Idol as well as her favorite music!
2021-09-1727 min
Ballads & BenefitsStay Classy, San DiegoJoin Ed Ligonde (2021 Broker of the Year) and me as we talk about our recent trip to San Diego for BenefitsPro and uncover the secret sauce that won Ed the coveted title of Broker of the Year.
2021-08-2727 minBallads & BenefitsJam Bands and Bee FarmsJoin Dani Abrams (Account Executive, Anco Insurance) and me as we talk through the people first approach to benefits, Yonder Mountain String Band, and goat farms.
2021-08-1333 minBallads & BenefitsRecovering RednecksJoin Matt Watson (VP, Employee Benefits at HUB International) and me as we talk transparency and growing up country.
2021-07-2251 minBallads & BenefitsGeeking Out about BenefitsZach Gerhardt (Employee Benefits Consultant at ClearPath Benefit Advisors) joins us to talk about innovative funding strategies, musical theatre, and his new book!
2021-07-1539 minBallads & BenefitsThe Wicked Savvy BrokerAnsley Williams (VP, Employee Benefits at USI) joins us to talk everything from benefits strategies to Garth Brooks and TikTok.
2021-07-0834 min
Let’s (Not) Talk About ItHitting the High Notes“As soon as I began to talk about it, it wasn’t so scary anymore.”Sims Tillirson was just a child when he had a traumatic experience at the hands of a relative. To deal with the pain, he turned to drugs and alcohol. But years later, as Sims reached a turning point, he found better ways to cope with his trauma -- while also helping others with their own struggles. https://letsnottalkaboutit.comContent warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and addiction. Hosts: Camille TuuttiSharon Tiger
2021-04-2159 min
The Brain Storm with Matt & MikeHow to use LinkedIn in 2021, The Untapped Business Goldmine!Previously thought of as only a tool to get a job, LinkedIn in 2021 is now the fastest growing social media platform for people doing business. Matt and Mike down with Sims Tillirson of PES to discuss how he uses LinkedIn and how he has turned his connections into sales. https://www.thebrainstormradio.comMatt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/splashmattMike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/splashmakerhttps://www.instagram.com/brain_stormshowIG handles: @splashmatt @splashmakermikeFull-Service Marketing by Splash Omnimedia:https://www.splashomnimedia.comLeadership Training: Next...
2021-03-0141 min