In Sync with Synchronomics

Profit talk isn’t taboo even in the world of benefits. This week on In Sync, James Holland and Jamie Linkowski (co-founders of Synchronomics) bring in attorney and tax specialist Nathan Merrill partner at Goodspeed Merrill, for a no-fluff look at how business owners can boost cash flow and profits, starting with smarter benefits. Nathan shares everything from renewable energy tax credits to real-w...

The so-called “Vibe-cession” is in full force in 2026: Markets are hitting new highs, indicators show the economy is strong… and yet Americans aren’t feeling the prosperity. Consumer confidence is at a 12-year low. Folks are worried about costs… and the pressure is ON for companies to start translating some of their wins into wins for their employees. Enter: Benefits. In Sync co-hosts (and Synchro...

In this episode, hosts James and Jamie go beyond health and retirement to explore the growing world of voluntary benefits. Guest Kai Hand of Employees First joins us to unpack how voluntary benefits work, what to watch for in compliance and administration, and why they’re worth a closer look. If you, like many, aren’t familiar with the term “voluntary benefits”—it’s add-on coverage that  spans den...

There are few words that instill fear in most Americans like “audit.” And yet, this five-letter word can help business owners significantly improve their profitability. While most executives understand the hypothetical benefit of an audit, they often leave their benefits plans untouched. Many auditors don’t understand the ins and outs of ERISA well enough to comb through the details of a plan and...

In this month’s episode, we look at *why* bad benefits are such bad business. Hosts James Holland and Jamie Linkowski are joined by their third co-founder, Rick Canipe, creator of the patented Plan Analyzer, IRS enrolled agent, and a renowned expert on retirement benefits. We ask Rick about how employer-sponsored retirement plans came to be in the legal crosshairs, how exactly the Supreme Court ha...

Our podcast kicks off with an introduction to our MOST important colleague—who also needs to be YOUR most important colleague if you want to build a great business and avoid lawsuits. Her name is ALICE, and she'll tell you everything you need to know about employee retention and building a benefits package that helps you level up your business. Plus, we'll get into what it means to get y...