Happy Hour Hustle

Author: 8THIRTYFOUR

You're listening to 8THIRTYFOUR's award-winning* podcast, The Happy Hour Hustle. We offer listeners the chance to experience the musings (or ramblings depending on how many glasses of wine she's had) of the one and only, Kimberly J. Bode as she interviews notable clients, upstanding community members, and random passersby. Publishing a new episode the first and third Tuesday of every month. *nominations and awards pending
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Happy Hour Hustle #125: How HealthBar is Changing the Game in Healthcare
Thursday, 12 February, 2026

Healthcare costs killing your small business budget? You're not alone, and there might finally be a solution. In this episode, Kim talks with Nathan Baar, founder of HealthBar, licensed nurse, and entrepreneur who's reimagining how small businesses approach healthcare. Nate's built a model that can help reduce your healthcare costs while actually giving your employees the kind of care where they know their doctor's name. Remember when that was a thing? We get into why our healthcare system is such a mess, how to navigate multi-state employees without losing your mind, and what it actually means to have concierge-level care that doesn't cost a fortune. This isn't insurance, it's something different, and if you're a small business owner struggling to compete for talent while keeping costs down, you need to hear this. There is hope, there is work being done, and you have more options than you think. Learn more at HealthBar's website or connect with Nate on LinkedIn. And check out 'Health'Care 2026, his conference coming to Grand Rapids this April for anyone trying to figure this stuff out.