--- title: Lessons in Self-Funding Strategy | Concierge Blog description: Self-funding strategy, like baseball, is built on teamwork, trust, and long-term vision—proving every great benefits plan starts with a solid game plan. --- [Skip to content](https://success.ctpa.com/blog/americas-favorite-pastime#main-content) [![Company Logo](https://success.ctpa.com/hubfs/Website%20Images/logo.svg)](https://ctpa.com/) - [Services](https://ctpa.com/services) - Who We Serve - [Members](https://ctpa.com/members) - [Employers](https://ctpa.com/employers) - [Providers](https://ctpa.com/providers) - [Brokers](https://ctpa.com/brokers) - [About Us](https://ctpa.com/about-us/) - Resources - [Member Resources](https://ctpa.com/resources/) - [Partner & Provider Resources](https://ctpa.com/partner-and-provider-resources/) - [Concierge Blog](https://success.ctpa.com/blog/) - [Compliance Updates](https://success.ctpa.com/compliance-updates/) - [Contact](https://ctpa.com/contact/) - [Secure Upload](https://us2.hostedftp.com/~secure@cbscas.com/) - Login - [Members Login >](https://cng.vbagateway.com/) - [Employers Login >](https://cng.vbagateway.com/) - [Providers Login >](https://cng.vbagateway.com/) # Concierge Blog April 29, 2025 ## America’s Favorite Pastime Todd Archer, Concierge President Baseball may have the title, but if you ask me, insurance deserves a place in the conversation for America’s favorite pastime...Stay with me! Like baseball, insurance is about teamwork—brokers, stop-loss carriers, TPAs, PBMs, point solutions, and employers all playing a role in protecting what matters most. It requires strategy, adaptability, and a commitment to success. The best teams (and benefits programs) aren’t just built overnight; they’re cultivated through trust, experience, and a shared goal of what success looks like. And just like stepping up to the plate in a big moment, self-funding is about preparation and execution. Whether it’s a curveball in the form of a regulatory change or a fastball of rising costs, those who stay ahead of the game are the ones who thrive. Success in self-funding isn’t just about winning the short-term battles—it’s about building a sustainable approach that works season after season. The industry’s best players understand that consistency, adaptability, and a strong game plan are what set them apart. Those who invest in smart strategies today will be the ones still standing when the game is on the line. 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