Agent Survival Guide Podcast
Ritter
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Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Increase Sales and Productivity with the Busy Medicare Agent’s Sales Planner
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Stay organized and on top of sales with Ritter's planner just for insurance agents selling Medicare! We walk through the year, highlighting what agents should focus on during each quarter.
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Quarter One:
[03:23]
Every 'Second' Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke Insurance? https://www.ritterim.com/blog/every-second-counts-why-sell-cancer-heart-attack-and-stroke-insurance/
How to Follow up with Medicare Clients Compliantly: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG417
Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG488
The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-selling-d-snps/
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://www.ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
The Top 5 Products to Sell During Medicare's Lock-In Period: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG513
Quarter Two:
[06:10]
AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/ahip-test-tips-and-tricks-for-medicare-certification/
Build Your Brand with Community Involvement: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/build-your-brand-with-community-involvement/
Carrier Pages: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/carriers/
Certification Center: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG533
FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/
Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/sense-success-with-dental-vision-and-hearing-plans/
The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG409
The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-selling-d-snps/
What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG525
Where & How to Start Cross-Selling to Fill Insurance Coverage Gaps: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/where-how-to-start-cross-selling-to-fill-insurance-coverage-gaps/
Quarter Three:
[09:43]
3 Benefits of Contracting to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans Outside of AEP: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/3-benefits-of-contracting-to-sell-medicare-advantage-plans-outside-of-aep/
Get a Portfolio Review from Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/portfolio/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link
Quarter Four:
[12:26]
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/aca-101-selling-under-65-health-insurance/
ACA Basics Knight School Training: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/solid-foundation/aca-basics/1/
Everything You Need to Know About the ACA OEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG545R
Five Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG471R
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
Things to Think About Post-AEP: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/things-to-think-about-post-aep/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
General Resources:
Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG542
Meet Your Sales Team at Ritter: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Shop & Enroll: https://www.ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/
Ritter Registration: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
The Ritter Blog: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/
The Ritter Platform: https://www.ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/
References:
10 Volunteering Opportunities in Your Community: https://www.dosomething.org/us/articles/volunteering-opportunities-in-your-community
40 Volunteer Statistics That Will Blow Your Mind: https://volunteerhub.com/blog/40-volunteer-statistics
2023 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update Fact Sheet: https://professional.heart.org/-/media/PHD-Files-2/Science-News/2/2023-Heart-and-Stroke-Stat-Update/2023-Statistics-At-A-Glance-final_1_17_23.pdf
American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): https://www.cms.gov/medicare/enrollment-renewal/special-needs-plans/dual-eligible
Surprising Statistics about Strategic Planning: https://fundingforgood.org/statistics-about-strategic-planning/
Friday Jan 19, 2024
KFF Study on Medicare Part D Benefit Awareness
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
The Friday Five for January 19, 2024:
Apple Stolen Device Protection
Agents as Early Adopters
Rabbit R1 Update
Notion Calendar App
KFF Study on Medicare Part D Benefit Awareness
Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
Get Focused with These Apps! https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20
Goals That Matter MOST & CES 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240112
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
Project Management Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA27
Stop Doom Scrolling with These Micro-Learning Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA51
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://www.ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
To-Do or Not To-Do Lists? Personal Planner Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA004
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
References:
10 Reasons to Be an Early Adopter: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/01/16/be-an-early-adopter/
Apple Releasing iOS 17.3 Next Week With These New Features: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/01/17/apple-releasing-ios-17-3-next-week/
Apple to release iOS 17.3 next week, bringing Stolen Device Protection, collaborative playlists: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/17/apple-to-release-ios-17-3-next-week/
FAQs about the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/faqs-about-the-inflation-reduction-acts-medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program/
How to Cut Down Your Screen Time but Still Get Stuff Done: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/technology/personaltech/screen-time-phone.html
How to turn on iPhone Stolen Device Protection; and should you? https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/23/turn-on-iphone-stolen-device-protection/
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Health Care Issues Emerge as Important Topics on 2024 Campaign Trail, Plus Concerns Loom Large Around Medicaid Unwinding: https://www.kff.org/health-reform/poll-finding/kff-health-tracking-poll-november-2023/
Notion launches a stand-alone calendar app: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/17/notion-launches-a-calendar-app/
Notion turns its Cron acquisition into an integrated calendar app: https://www.engadget.com/notion-turns-its-cron-acquisition-into-an-integrated-calendar-app-215644220.html
Notion unveils a calendar app you’ll actually want to use: https://www.fastcompany.com/91010971/notion-unveils-a-calendar-app-youll-actually-want-to-use
Rabbit, Ballie, and the other gadgets of CES 2024: https://pod.link/vergecast/episode/2de8d23da3b7f8af465d13f9f5123f12
The Rabbit R1: all the latest news about this hare-raising AI gadget: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/18/24042688/rabbit-r1-ai-gadget-handheld-news-updates-storystream
The New Help for Medicare Beneficiaries with High Drug Costs That Few Seem to Know About: https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/the-new-help-for-medicare-beneficiaries-with-high-drug-costs-that-few-seem-to-know-about/
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Goals That Matter MOST & CES 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
The Friday Five for January 12, 2024:
Blue Monday & Light Therapy
Pennie extends OEP 2024 Deadline
TRICARE Info for Veteran Clients
The 5 Resets and Goals That Matter MOST
CES 2024 Highlights
Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
BOI Reporting for LLCs & ACA Enrollment Updates: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240105
How Slowing Down Can Speed Up Innovation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG563
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
How to Take on an Upset Client in the Insurance Industry: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG567
Why You Should Give Away Your Secret Sauce in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG562
VA Benefits, Tricare for Life, and Medicare for Veteran Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG478
References:
896: Dr. Aditi Nerurkar | How to Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience on Travis Makes Friends: https://travischappell.com/episodes/896-dr-aditi-nerurkar-how-to-rewire-your-brain-and-body-for-less-stress-and-more-resilience
CES 2024: all the TVs, laptops, smart home gear, and more from the show floor: https://www.theverge.com/23971966/ces-2024-news-announcements-products#stream-entry-d240bf4c-88cc-479f-9ef1-823f49b46991
Clicks Official Website: https://www.clicks.tech/
Dr. Aditi Nerurker Live Discussing Her New Book "The 5 Resets" on StreetSmart Wisdom: https://wisdomfeed.com/streetsmart-podcast/
Effects of light on human circadian rhythms, sleep and mood: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6751071/
How Should I Obtain a Light Box? https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/research/programs/clinical_people/winter/obtain/
LG OLED T is a transparent 77-inch TV that will arrive in 2024: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/01/lg-oled-t-is-a-transparent-77-inch-tv-that-will-arrive-in-2024/
Lux and lumen: What are they and what are the differences? https://faro.es/en/blog/es-lux-y-lumen
Morning light is crucial for happiness. Here’s how to get it — even if you hate mornings. https://www.vox.com/even-better/24022918/morning-light-happiness-seasonal-depression-sad
Pennie: https://pennie.com/
Pennsylvania extends ACA open enrollment final deadline for Pennie health insurance plans: https://whyy.org/articles/pennsylvania-aca-pennie-open-enrollment-deadline-extended-jan-19/
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/seasonal-affective-disorder
Startups Are Racing to Create the iPhone of AI: https://time.com/6553910/ai-device-rabbit-r1-humane/
The Best Light Therapy Lamp: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-light-therapy-lamp/
The Rabbit R1 is an AI-powered gadget that can use your apps for you: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/9/24030667/rabbit-r1-ai-action-model-price-release-date
This iPhone Physical Keyboard Case Works Better Than You Might Expect: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tried-the-buzzy-clicks-keyboard-iphone-case-typing-with-real-buttons-on-an-iphone/
TRICARE® Plans Overview: https://tricare.mil/Publications/Fact-Sheets/plans
The Myth of Blue Monday: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/the-myth-of-blue-monday
Want to stress less in 2024? A new book offers '5 resets' to tame toxic stress: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/01/04/1221730997/want-to-stress-less-in-2024-a-new-book-offers-5-resets-to-tame-toxic-stress
What to Know About Seasonal Depression: https://www.nytimes.com/article/seasonal-depression-what-to-know.html
What To Know Before Getting Care With Your TRICARE Plan: https://newsroom.tricare.mil/News/TRICARE-News/Article/3639662/what-to-know-before-getting-care-with-your-tricare-plan
World-Leading Stress Doctor Reveals the Biggest Myths on STRESS (And How to Handle It) | Dr. Aditi Nerurkar on Growth Minds: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nHMNe0uGRLNd1FVVf5yOu?si=38da3dc56fe44780
Friday Jan 05, 2024
BOI Reporting for LLCs & ACA Enrollment Updates
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
The Friday Five for January 5, 2024:
Americans for Beneficiary Choice Petition
ACA Enrollment Snapshot #2
BOI Reporting for LLCs
Apple Guided Access
Bing Chat Now Microsoft Copilot
Sign the Petition: https://beneficiarychoice.org/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
Best of Agent Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA50
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
There’s More to Life Insurance Than Just a Policy: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG560
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
Why You Should Give Away Your Secret Sauce in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG562
References:
Americans for Beneficiary Choice Petition: https://beneficiarychoice.org/
BOI Small Entity Compliance Guide: https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/shared/BOI_Small_Compliance_Guide.v1.1-FINAL.pdf
Dunkin' Welcomes Back the Beloved Pink Velvet Macchiato Alongside New Menu: https://news.dunkindonuts.com/news/dunkin-winter-menu-2024
Marketplace 2023 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot #2: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2023-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-2
Marketplace 2024 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot #2: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2024-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-2
Microsoft’s Copilot app is now available on iOS: https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/29/24019288/microsoft-copilot-app-available-iphone-ipad-ai
New for 2024: Federal Reporting Requirement Affects Most Small Businesses: https://firemark.com/2023/12/22/new-for-2024-federal-reporting-requirement-affects-most-small-businesses/
Starbucks Reveals a New Winter Menu — and an Updated 'Bring Your Own Cup' Policy: https://people.com/starbucks-new-winter-menu-bring-your-own-cup-policy-8421726
U.S. Beneficial Ownership Information Registry Now Accepting Reports: https://www.fincen.gov/news/news-releases/us-beneficial-ownership-information-registry-now-accepting-reports
Use Guided Access with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202612
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Top 5 Episodes of 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
We’re counting down the top 5 Agent Survival Guide Podcast episodes of 2023! Did your favorite episode make the cut? Join Sarah as she highlights the year’s most popular episodes.
Episode Number Five: [01:31]
Episode Number Four: [15:38]
Episode Number Three: [40:09]
Episode Number Two: [50:02]
Episode Number One: [56:29]
Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Links to Individual Episodes:
How to Overcome Common Insurance Sales Objections ft. Dan Ford: https://link.chtbl.com/2023DanFord
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG523
Annuities vs. 401(k)s: Examining Differences That Can Matter to Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG506
4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG521
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs MGA vs GA: What’s the Difference? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG508
Resources:
3 Email Marketing Campaigns Insurance Agents Should Be Sending: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGAgentMethods2
5 Things About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20230512
7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG453
8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents featuring ReminderMedia's Luke Acree and Andrew Saksa: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG448
Agent Survival Guide Podcast Official Site: https://www.ritterim.com/podcast
Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA034
Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG522
College Majors That Work Well In the Insurance Industry: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG516
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG533
Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started: https://www.ritterim.com/agency-guide/
Different Types of Annuities Explained: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/understanding-the-details-of-annuities/#different-types-of-annuities
Empowering Agents Through Technology featuring Aaron Kassover from AgentMethods: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG458
Find your Sales Specialist at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Fixed Annuities vs. Indexed Annuities: What’s the Difference? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG495
How Insurance FMOs Work: https://www.ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration
Understanding Single-Premium Immediate Annuities: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/understanding-single-premium-immediate-annuities/
Understanding the Details of Annuities: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG343
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
What Are Insurance Hierarchies & How Do They Work? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG517
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/free-guide/
References:
Agent Methods Official Site: https://www.agentmethods.com/
CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/ManagedCareMarketing/FinalPartCMarketingGuidelines
CMS Memo [May 10, 2023] Definition of Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/cms-memos/cms-definition-of-marketing-5-10-23.pdf
Medicare Advantage Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
ReminderMedia Official Site: https://remindermedia.com/
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Bits & Baubles
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
This week, we've got a reminder about ACA Enrollment, a new gift card scam to warn your clients about, holiday streaming picks, and so much more.
Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
Habit & Mood Tracker Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA048
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
Spotify Wrapped 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231208
Thanksgiving Leftovers & Holiday Allsorts: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231201
Things to Think About Post-AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG558
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
References:
2023 Obamacare Open Enrollment Dates by State: https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/resources/individual-and-family/obamacare-open-enrollment-dates-by-state
Apple’s New Journal App May Be the Only Thing to Keep You Sane This Holiday: https://gizmodo.com/apple-iphone-15-journal-app-ios-emotions-1851090952
Apple Pencil 3: Everything We Know: https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-pencil-3/
Apple responds to the Beeper iMessage saga: ‘We took steps to protect our users’: https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/9/23995150/beeper-imessage-android-apple-statement
Apple says iPhones will support RCS in 2024: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/16/23964171/apple-iphone-rcs-support
Attorney General Henry: How to Protect Yourself From 'Card Draining' - A Common Holiday Scam in Pennsylvania and Nationwide: https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-henry-how-to-protect-yourself-from-card-draining-a-common-holiday-scam-in-pennsylvania-and-nationwide/
Apple reportedly plans big overhaul to iPad family to make it less confusing: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/11/apple-ipad-pro-ipad-air-and-ipad-mini-refresh-coming-next-year-report.html
Avoiding and Reporting Gift Card Scams - Contact Info: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/avoiding-and-reporting-gift-card-scams#contact
Beeper Mini restores its iMessage app for Android and makes it free, but will it last? https://9to5google.com/2023/12/11/beeper-mini-restored-apple/
Cigna calls off pursuit of Humana: https://www.axios.com/2023/12/10/cigna-calls-off-humana-merger
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, Max & Other Major Streaming Services in December 2023: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/streaming-december-2023-netflix-disney-max-hulu-movies-tv/#28
Flying solo without Cigna will keep Humana focused on 2 big priorities in the year ahead: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/11/flying-solo-without-cigna-will-keep-humana-focused-on-2-big-priorities-in-2024.html
Here's What the iPad Lineup Could Look Like in 2024: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/11/what-the-2024-ipad-lineup-could-look-like/
iOS 17.2 Brings Apple's Journal App to the iPhone. It's Not What I Expected: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/ios-17-2-brings-apples-journal-app-to-the-iphone-its-not-what-i-expected/
iOS 17.2 and Apple's new Journal app are now available: https://www.engadget.com/ios-172-and-apples-new-journal-app-are-now-available-181348877.html
Officials warning of gift card scam as holiday shopping ramps up: https://www.wbtv.com/2023/12/13/officials-warning-gift-card-scam-holiday-shopping-ramps-up/
Police warn holiday shoppers about card draining: What to know about the gift card scam: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2023/12/11/gift-card-scam-card-draining-holiday-shoppers-christmas/
What is ‘card draining?’ Buying a gift card? You need to look out for this scam: https://www.al.com/news/2023/12/what-is-card-draining-buying-a-gift-card-you-need-to-look-out-for-this-scam.html
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Spotify Wrapped 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
We’re wrapping up a year of listening on Spotify and unwrapping the stats! Join Sarah for the ASG Podcast Spotify Wrapped review, plus a few highlights from her own listening report.
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Resources:
3 Tips on How to Improve Adaptability in the Workspace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG546
365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
The Future of Medicare Part D: The Push Toward MAPD: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG514
Understanding the C-SNP Product & Opportunity ft. Ben Miller (Zing Health): https://link.chtbl.com/2023BenMiller
References:
2023 Obamacare Open Enrollment Dates by State: https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/resources/individual-and-family/obamacare-open-enrollment-dates-by-state
Agent Survival Guide Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mfx0kUpLU6O4yr8IuFpzF
Nothing Much Happens Podcast: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/
The Anime Phenomenon: What is Otacore and Why it Resonates Globally? https://primesound.org/otacore
The Sound of Otacore Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UBQfw8fKxi6ADXxUdUT2K
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Thanksgiving Leftovers & Holiday Allsorts
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
The Friday Five for December 1, 2023: Rabbit, Rabbit! We’re back from Thanksgiving break, it’s a new month, and we’re heading into the home stretch of AEP 2024. Keep that motivation going with this week’s #FridayFive episode!
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Archive Listens Mentioned in This Episode:
4 Tips for Making a Better Sales Pitch: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG469
20 Ways to Relax and Relieve Stress: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG481
Common Sales Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them): https://link.chtbl.com/ASG483
Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20221205
References:
Cigna, Humana deal? Health insurance giants in talks for a blockbuster merger: https://www.benefitspro.com/2023/11/29/cigna-humana-deal-health-insurance-giants-in-talks-for-a-blockbuster-merger/
Here's Everything to Know About Name Drop on Apple Watch: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/heres-everything-to-know-about-name-drop-on-apple-watch/
How to find your 2023 Spotify Wrapped: https://www.theverge.com/23980858/spotify-wrapped-2023-how-to
How to turn off NameDrop in iOS 17: https://www.theverge.com/23884415/ios-17-namedrop-how-to-iphone-apple
Is Apple’s New ‘NameDrop’ Contact Sharing Feature Safe? Experts Say Yes—Despite Warnings From Police: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2023/11/27/is-apples-new-namedrop-contact-sharing-feature-safe-experts-say-yes-despite-warnings-from-police/?sh=7807b36bcfb0
Medicare Advantage 2024 Spotlight First Look: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-2024-spotlight-first-look/
Spotify Wrapped 2023: https://newsroom.spotify.com/2023-wrapped/
US health insurers Humana, Cigna in talks to merge -source: https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/us-health-insurers-humana-cigna-talks-merge-wsj-2023-11-29/
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Top 5 Holiday Movies
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
The results are in! Sarah unveils our list of the Top 5 Holiday Movies, chosen by our listeners and the staff here at Ritter Insurance Marketing.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
More episodes you’ll like:
365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110
Apps for the Holiday Season: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA21
Fun With Multiplayer Mobile Games: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA031
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
New Features Coming to Popular Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231117
Relaxing Logic Games: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA045
Top 10 Holiday Toys 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT202112
Friday Nov 17, 2023
New Features Coming to Popular Apps
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
The Friday Five for November 17, 2023: It’s new feature Friday here on the ASG Podcast! We’re talking about recently announced updates from Google Maps, Microsoft Teams, Threads, Instagram, and Amazon. Kicking it all off, the cost of Thanksgiving Dinner in 2023, an annual Q4 inflation benchmark.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110
4 Strategies for Effectively Working with a Team: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/4-strategies-for-effectively-working-with-a-team/
Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG552
Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG551
How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230809
How Insurance FMOs Work: https://www.ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
The 2024 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-2024-cola-increase-how-it-affects-your-clients/
The Ritter Platform Creates Organization for Scopes of Appointment: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-creates-organization-for-scopes-of-appointment/
References:
Amazon is merging the Comixology app with Kindle: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/15/23962577/amazon-comixology-app-kindle-comics
Amazon is officially killing the Comixology app, forcing users over to Kindle: https://www.engadget.com/amazon-is-officially-killing-the-comixology-app-forcing-users-over-to-kindle-213911500.html
Comixology Unlimited: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/cu/signup
Consumer Price Index Summary: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm
Google Maps tweaks transit directions, adds emoji reactions and collaborative lists: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/15/23962007/google-maps-transit-collaborative-list-emoji-reactions
Instagram adds new features, including custom AI stickers, photo filters, a clip hub and more:
https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/15/instagram-adds-new-features-including-custom-ai-stickers-photo-filters-a-clip-hub-and-more/?guccounter=1
Instagram Adds New Filters, Support for Custom Stickers From Photos: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/15/instagram-new-filters-stickers/
Instagram gets new filters for the first time in forever: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/15/23962500/instagram-new-photo-filters-announced-easier-reels
Microsoft Teams adds AI backgrounds as it moves to the metaverse: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2136698/microsoft-teams-adds-ai-backgrounds-as-it-moves-to-the-metaverse.html
Microsoft Teams launches creepy AI webcam trick that cleans up your dirty room: https://mashable.com/article/microsoft-teams-ai-webcam-trick
New Ways to Create Content on Instagram: https://about.fb.com/news/2023/11/new-ways-to-create-content-on-instagram/
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Relief, But Still High Relative to Recent Years: https://www.fb.org/market-intel/thanksgiving-dinner-cost-relief-but-still-high-relative-to-recent-years
Thanksgiving dinner prices falling from record high: https://www.axios.com/2023/11/15/thanksgiving-turkey-price-drop-2023-holiday-meal
Threads starts testing hashtags…without the hash: https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/15/threads-starts-testing-hashtags-without-the-hash/
Threads Will Finally Let Users Delete Their Accounts Without Losing Instagram Too: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/14/technology/threads-instagram-meta-delete.html
Friday Nov 10, 2023
365 Days of Motivation
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
The Friday Five for November 10, 2023:
Waze Crash History Feature
Best U.S. Cities to Retire in 2024
Generative AI Model Autophagy Disorder (MAD)
New YouTube "For You" Feed
365 Days of Motivation
What’s your favorite Holiday movie? Let us know! Vote in the poll here: https://bit.ly/ASGHoliday Reach out via email: ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
5 Pillars of Integrity ft. Jason Meyers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230925
7 Ways to Overcome Fear of Rejection: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG547
Agent Requirements for ACA Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/agent-requirements-for-aca-sales/
How Insurance FMOs Work: https://www.ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-check-medicare-extra-help-eligibility-for-your-client/
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
Ritter Insurance Marketing YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Relaxing Logic Games: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA045
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
References:
365 Micro-Challenges and Daily Tips to Keep You Motivated and Inspired Every Day in 2023: https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/365-micro-challenges-daily-tips-to-keep-you-motivated-inspired-every-day-in-2023.html
2024 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.: https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-retire
Has Generative AI Peaked? https://hbr.org/2023/11/has-generative-ai-peaked
Move over, Florida: Retirees are flocking to Pennsylvania: https://www.axios.com/2023/11/07/best-retirement-cities-us
SAG-AFTRA tentative agreement to end strike will get nearly 200,000 New Yorkers back to work in film and tv: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/sag-aftra-tentative-agreement-to-end-strike-will-get-nearly-200000-new-yorkers-back-to-work-in-film-and-tv/
Striking Actors and Hollywood Studios Agree to a Deal: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/business/media/actors-strike-deal.html
The Curse of Recursion: Training Generated Data Makes Models Forget: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2305.17493.pdf
Waze just got a big safety upgrade — what you need to know: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/waze-just-got-a-big-safety-upgrade-what-you-need-to-know
Waze rolls out crash history alerts for accident-prone roads: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/7/23950441/google-waze-crash-history-alerts
YouTube adding ‘For You’ channel section that tailors video recommendations for new viewers: https://9to5google.com/2023/11/08/youtube-for-you-channels-recommendations/
YouTube will soon show visitors a personalized For You section on channel pages: https://www.engadget.com/youtube-will-soon-show-visitors-a-personalized-for-you-section-on-channel-pages-213402443.html
Friday Nov 03, 2023
ACA Open Enrollment & Executive Order on AI
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
The Friday Five for November 3, 2023:
ACA Open Enrollment 2024
Daylight Savings Time
Biden’s Executive Order on AI
Facebook & Instagram Ad-Free Subscriptions
AI Chatbot Coming to Instagram?
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
2023 ACA Exchange & FFM Certification Info: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/2023-aca-exchange-ffm-certification-info/
3 Tips on How to Improve Adaptability in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG546
4 Strategies for Effectively Working with a Team: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/4-strategies-for-effectively-working-with-a-team/
5 Things Medicare Beneficiaries Report About Their Coverage in 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20232013
7 Ways to Overcome Fear of Rejection: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG547
How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-check-medicare-extra-help-eligibility-for-your-client/
Medicare Open Enrollment FAQs & Marketplace Open Enrollment Reminders: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231027
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
References:
FACT SHEET: President Biden Issues Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/30/fact-sheet-president-biden-issues-executive-order-on-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-artificial-intelligence/
Biden Issues Executive Order to Create A.I. Safeguards: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/30/us/politics/biden-ai-regulation.html
Biden to sign sweeping executive order pursuing 'safe, secure and trustworthy' AI development: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/ai-and-machine-learning/biden-sign-sweeping-executive-order-pursuing-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-ai
Effectuated Enrollment: Early 2023 Snapshot and Full Year 2022 Average: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/early-2023-and-full-year-2022-effectuated-enrollment-report.pdf
Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/10/30/executive-order-on-the-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence/
Facebook and Instagram launch a paid ad-free subscription: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/30/23938283/facebook-instagram-ad-free-subscription-eu
Facebook and Instagram to Offer Subscription for No Ads in Europe: https://about.fb.com/news/2023/10/facebook-and-instagram-to-offer-subscription-for-no-ads-in-europe/
Instagram spotted developing a customizable ‘AI friend’: https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/01/instagram-spotted-developing-a-customizable-ai-friend/
Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker: https://www.kff.org/report-section/medicaid-enrollment-and-unwinding-tracker-overview/
Sleep tips to help you get the most out of daylight saving time: https://abc13.com/daylight-saving-time-2023-when-is-savings-sleep-tips/13998849/
What are the deadlines for the ACA’s open enrollment period? https://www.healthinsurance.org/faqs/what-are-the-deadlines-for-the-acas-open-enrollment-period/
What to Watch in the 2024 ACA Open Enrollment: https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/what-to-watch-in-2024-aca-open-enrollment/
Why efforts to make daylight saving time permanent are stalled: https://www.axios.com/2023/11/01/daylight-savings-time-change-2023-sunshine-protection
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Medicare Open Enrollment FAQs & Marketplace Open Enrollment Reminders
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
The Friday Five for October 27, 2023: Addressing Whole Health in Medicare Advantage Act, KFF Medicare Open Enrollment FAQs, CMS 2024 Marketplace Open Enrollment Fact Sheet, choosing between Apple pencils, and Holiday menus for Dunkin' and Starbucks.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
5 Things Medicare Beneficiaries Report About Their Coverage in 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20232013
10 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Application: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG544
CMS Recap for Agents Selling Medicare During AEP 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231020
How to Stay Compliant During All Medicare Sales: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-stay-compliant-during-all-medicare-sales/
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://www.ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
The Ritter Platform Launches Health Risk Assessment Info & Access for Submissions: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-health-risk-assessment-info-access-for-submissions/
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
What Are Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA? https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-are-agents-responsible-for-under-hipaa/
References:
Apple announces entry-level Apple Pencil with USB-C charging: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/17/23919994/apple-pencil-stylus-usb-c-price-updates
Dunkin's Holiday Menu Was Leaked—Here's What To Expect: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a45548117/dunkin-holiday-menu-2023/
FAQs: Health Insurance Marketplace and the ACA (KFF): https://www.kff.org/faqs/faqs-health-insurance-marketplace-and-the-aca/
Here’s Everything On The *Leaked* Starbucks Winter Menu: https://www.brit.co/starbucks-winter-menu/
Insurer-Backed Bill Could Expand Access to Medicare Advantage Extras: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2023/10/10/insurer-backed-bill-could-expand-access-to-medicare-advantage-extras/
Marketplace Plan Year 2024 Open Enrollment Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-plan-year-2024-open-enrollment-fact-sheet
Medicare Open Enrollment FAQs (KFF): https://www.kff.org/faqs/medicare-open-enrollment-faqs/
Meet The Dunkin’ Holiday Menu For 2023, Including *New* Loaded Hash Browns: https://www.brit.co/dunkin-holiday-menu/
Preguntas frecuentes sobre la inscripción abierta de Medicare (KFF): https://www.kff.org/es/faqs/preguntas-frecuentes-sobre-la-inscripcion-abierta-de-medicare/
Starbucks Holiday Coffees and More Return to Grocery Store Shelves Nationwide: https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2023/starbucks-holiday-coffees-and-more-return-to-grocery-store-shelves-nationwide/
Starbucks Shares the Merriest Gifts for the Holiday Season: https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2023/starbucks-shares-the-merriest-gifts-for-the-holiday-season/
Ultimate showdown: New Apple Pencil USB-C vs old Apple Pencils: https://appleinsider.com/inside/apple-pencil/vs/ultimate-showdown-new-apple-pencil-usb-c-vs-old-apple-pencils
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
10 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Application
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Avoid coverage (and commissions!) delays on your Medicare applications this AEP. Learn how to write clean apps that won’t get flagged during the submissions process. We’ve got 10 easy-to-implement best practices for insurance agents.
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Tina on LinkedIn
Resources:
5 Things Medicare Beneficiaries Report About Their Coverage in 2023
2024 CMS Compliance Regulation Updates for Agents ft. Alyson Seighman
2024 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles
CMS’ 2024 MA and Part D Final Rule Changes for Agents
The 2024 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients
Learn How Shop & Enroll Can FastTrack Your Online Medicare Enrollments
The Ritter Platform
The Ritter Platform Launches 3 New Tools & Shared Client Records
The Ritter Platform Launches New eScope, FastTrack App, & Profile Features
What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Plan Sales
Work-On-The-Go: Document Scanner Apps
References:
How to use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad
Share of adults in the United States who use the internet in 2021, by age group
Social Security Administration (SSA) Monthly Data for Retirement Insurance Applications
Friday Oct 20, 2023
CMS Recap for Agents Selling Medicare During AEP 2024
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
The Friday Five for October 20, 2023:
2024 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles
Medicare Supplement Deductibles and OOP Costs for 2024
The 2024 COLA Increase & How It Affects Your Clients
2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings
X (fka Twitter) to Test Annual Subscription Fee
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5 Things Medicare Beneficiaries Report About Their Coverage in 2023
2024 Medicare Part A and B Premiums and Deductibles
CMS Releases 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Costs
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The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales
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2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings
Biden-Harris Administration Prepares to Kick Off Medicare Open Enrollment and Releases 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings
K & L Out-of-Pocket Limits Announcements
Medicare Advantage plan star ratings decline again in 2024
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What You'll Pay in Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs in 2024
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