Agent Survival Guide Podcast

7 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollments from Medicare Plans

  Rapid disenrollments don't have to happen to you! Learn how better communication can smooth over most Medicare plan disenrollment issues. We outline 7 strategies that are simple for agents to implement.   Read the text version   Follow Us on Social!   Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Resources:   5 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/five-reasons-clients-switch-medicare-plans-during-aep/ Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/ How to Follow up with Medicare Clients Compliantly: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-follow-up-with-medicare-clients-compliantly-1648559155/ How to Save Your Clients Money on Prescription Drugs: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-to-save-your-clients-money-on-prescription-drugs/ Is Your Doctor in Your Medicare Plan's Network? How to Tell: https://living.medicareful.com/is-your-doctor-in-your-medicare-plans-network-how-to-tell What Seniors Value Most in an MA Plan: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-seniors-value-most-in-an-ma-plan/ Why Client Retention Should be Your Top Priority: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-client-retention-should-be-your-top-priority/ Your Formulary: Knowing What's Covered: https://living.medicareful.com/your-formulary-knowing-whats-covered      References:   40% of the American middle class face poverty in retirement: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/12/40percent-of-american-middle-class-face-poverty-in-retirement-study-says.html 6 Outbound Education and Verification Calls to All New Enrollees: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/ManagedCareMarketing/downloads/MMGSection70-6Rev.pdf Medicare and the High Cost of Prescription Drugs: https://www.investmentnews.com/medicare-and-the-high-cost-of-prescription-drugs-78332 Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V  

5 Basic Care Tips for Your Electronic Devices

    We all use smart phones and electronic devices throughout our day, but we sometimes forget the basic care and maintenance that go with them. We created a list of 5 basic care tips you should implement into your routine to help prolong the life of your devices.   Follow Us on Social!   Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Resources:   Agent Apps | Protect Your Privacy: Password Manager Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-protect-your-privacy-password-manager-apps/ Agent Apps | Work-On-The-Go: Document Scanner Apps: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-work-on-the-go-document-scanner-apps/ Mastodon, QR Codes, & NightWare | The Friday Five: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/mastodon-qr-codes-nightware-the-friday-five/   References:   How Often Should You Turn Off Your Phone? https://www.batteriesplus.com/blog/tech/should-you-turn-off-your-phone How to Clear Your Web Browser Cache: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop Mobile phones: Reservoirs for the transmission of nosocomial pathogens: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2019/02/26/your-smartphone-screen-probably-disgusting-heres-how-clean/2950106002/  The Best Antivirus Software for 2022: https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-antivirus-protection True or False: You need antivirus protection for your phone: https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/antivirus-protection-for-your-phone/792161/  

Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons | Monday Motivation

Get ready to put procrastination in its place! Sarah talks about eating frogs and slaying dragons, helping motivate you to organize your to-do list and Get. Stuff. Done.   How do you stay motivated? Are you an eat-the-frog type, or does another method work for you? Let us know! Send a message to ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call us at 1-717-562-7211.   Follow Us on Social!   Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Want more motivation? Try these episodes:   Agent Apps | Get Focused with These Apps! https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-get-focused-with-these-apps/ Celebrating Every Step of the Process: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/celebrating-every-step-of-the-process-monday-motivation/ Empowering Others & The Power of Mindfulness: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/empowering-others-the-power-of-mindfulness-monday-motivation/ What Does Success Look Like? https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/what-does-success-look-like-monday-motivation/ Your Guide to Forming an Insurance Network: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/your-guide-to-forming-an-insurance-network/   References:   Eat the Frog: https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/eat-the-frog Why you should eat the frog first: https://asana.com/resources/eat-the-frog  

Last Days of AEP, Medicare Legislation, & Hive Social | The Friday Five

  The Friday Five for December 2, 2022: Last Days of AEP 2023 – Make Them Count! Senate Calling for Medicare & Me Handbook Changes Recapping 2022 Medicare Bills Expert Takes on TikTok Viral Health Trends Hive Social Offline for Security Fixes Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Follow Us on Social!   Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Resources:   Common Sales Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them!): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/common-sales-mistakes-you-might-be-making-and-how-to-fix-them/ Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & Other Major Streaming Services in December 2022: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/streaming-new-movies-tv-december-2022-netflix-disney-plus-hbo-max/#4 Hive Social, a Twitter and Instagram Alternative, is Exploding in Popularity: https://petapixel.com/2022/11/30/hive-social-a-twitter-and-instagram-alternative-is-exploding-in-popularity/ Hive Social Temporarily Shuts Down Severs to Address Security Issues: https://www.ign.com/articles/hive-social-temporarily-shuts-down-severs-to-address-security-issues Monday Motivation episodes from ASG Podcast: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/category/monday-motivation Senate bill seeks to improve Medicare handbook amid spike in marketing complaints: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/senate-bill-seeks-improve-medicare-handbook-amid-spike-marketing-complaints Social Networks Are Going Much, Much Smaller: https://slate.com/technology/2022/11/mastodon-discord-small-social-networks.html Top 10 Medicare Bills of 2022, So Far: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2022/11/30/top-10-medicare-bills-of-2022-so-far/ What Nutritionists Think Of TikTok Health Trends, From Healthy Coke To Lettuce Water: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tiktok-health-food-trends_l_6374fd2de4b0e818be4854d0  

Common Sales Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them!)

  Close more sales by avoiding these 5 common mistakes. Learn how to identify these bad habits and what to do instead!   Ask questions & get answers! Reach out to the team at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ Marketing & Incentives – Learn more about lead programs available when you work with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/marketing-incentives/   Follow Us on Social!   Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   More Episodes Like This One:   4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-tips-for-making-a-better-insurance-sales-pitch-2022/ 10 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Application: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/10-tips-to-submitting-an-error-free-application/ Agent Apps | Get Focused with These Apps! https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-get-focused-with-these-apps/ Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/halfway-through-aep-reflect-renew-your-medicare-sales-strategies/ How to Prevent Insurance Agent Negligence: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-prevent-insurance-agent-negligence-2022/   References:   5 Ways to Work with Pre Qualified Leads: https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/pre-qualified-lead 8 Reasons Your Salespeople Are Not Closing Sales: https://salesdrive.info/reasons-salespeople-not-closing-sales/ 10 Steps To Effective Listening: https://www.forbes.com/sites/womensmedia/2012/11/09/10-steps-to-effective-listening/?sh=58cb45823891 24 Sales Mistakes to Avoid in 2022 (and Beyond): https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/sales-closing-mistakes 55 Open-Ended Sales Questions To Qualify And Close More Leads: https://spotio.com/blog/open-ended-sales-questions/ How to Close a Sale: 10 Strategies for Success: https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/small-business/crm/articles/how-to-close-a-sale/  

Agent Apps | Get Your Golf On featuring Chase Arnold

  Golf is a popular part of business culture, it’s a great way to network and relieve stress. Chase Arnold, Ritter’s social media specialist, shares what his favorite golf apps are. Listen to find out more and get into the swing of things!   GolfNow: https://www.golfnow.com/mobile SwingU: https://www.swingu.com/ LeaderBoard: https://www.leaderboardgolf.co/   Follow Us on Social!   Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lamoreux-6384b7199/  

Lifelong Learning: Online Educational Resources

  Have you thought of furthering your education? Tina found some online resources to help you get active in your learning! Send us an email at ASGPodcast@ritterim.com or give us a call at 1-717-562-7211.   Follow Us on Social!    Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Resources:   Knight School: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/EdX: https://www.edx.org   References:   Learning a New Skill Can Slow Cognitive Aging: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/learning-new-skill-can-slow-cognitive-aging-201604279502  

Finding Inspiration Outside of Work | Monday Motivation

  Feeling stagnant? Listen to find ways to get out of your bubble and find inspiration outside the office!   Email us at ASGPodcast@ritterim.com or give us a call at 1-717-562-7211.   Follow Us on Social!   Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Resources:   20 Ways to Relax & Relieve Stress in 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/20-ways-to-relax-relieve-stress-in-2022/  

Top 5 Premium Podcast Subscriptions for the Holidays | The Friday Five

  Sarah loves podcasts, so in this week's episode, she highlights her top five premium podcast subscription options to gift this holiday season. And if you want to gift one or more of these to yourself, well, we won't tell!   Follow Us on Social!   Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Premium Podcast Subscriptions From This Episode:   Pinna: https://account.pinna.fm/sign-up Pinna Boredom Busters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/boredom-busters/id6442457880 Pinna Chill or Thrills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/chill-or-thrills/id6442457909 Pinna Podcast Playdates: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/podcast-playdates/id6442457914 QCode+: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/qcode/id6442456136 Realm on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/realm/id6442463487 Realm Unlimited Pricing Info: https://www.realm.fm/w/unlimited Spotify Premium: https://www.spotify.com/us/premium/ Wondery+ Plan Info & Pricing: https://wondery.com/plus/ Wondery on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/wondery/id6442475667 Wondery Kids on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/wondery-kids/id6442504168  

Top 10 Holiday Toys 2022 | The Tuesday Ten

  Survive and thrive this holiday season! Sarah has created her list, checked it twice, and now she's ready to share this year's must-have toys. Listen for her Top Holiday Toy picks for 2022.   Follow Us on Social!   Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Shop the List:   Baby Alive Princess Grows Up Doll – Amazon | Target | Walmart Barbie Dreamcamper Vehicle – Amazon | Target | Walmart Barbie Dreamhouse – Amazon | Target | Walmart Bluey Ultimate Lights & Sounds Playhouse with Lucky – Amazon | Target | Walmart CoCoMelon Boo Boo JJ Interactive Light Up Plush – Amazon | Target | Walmart Disney Encanto EZ Link Karaoke Machine – Target | Walmart Disney Junior Alice's Wonderland Bakery– Amazon | Target | Walmart Fisher-Price DJ Bouncin' Beats Interactive Musical Learning Toy – Amazon | Target | Walmart RurReal Cinnamon My Stylin' Pony Toy – Amazon | Target | Walmart Gabby's Dollhouse Purrfect Dollhouse Playset – Target | Walmart LeapFrog Clean Sweep Learning Caddy – Amazon | Target | Walmart Lego Disney Encanto The Madrigal House – Amazon | Target | Walmart Lego Super Mario Adventures with Peach Starter Course – Amazon | Target | Walmart Little Live Pets Mama Surprise –Walmart LOL Fashion Show Hair Edition – Amazon | Target | Walmart LOL Fashion Show Mega Runway – Amazon | Target | Walmart Magic Mixies Magical Misting Crystal Ball – Amazon | Target | Walmart Monster Jam Garage Playset – Amazon | Target Nerf Elite 2.0 Motoblitz motorized Nerf Blaster – Amazon | Target | Walmart Osmo – Amazon | Target | Walmart Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Ultimate Ice Cream Truck – Amazon | Target | Walmart Pop It! Pro Light-Up Fidget Toy – Target | Walmart Squishmallows 16" Plush – Amazon | Target | Walmart Squishmallows Mystery Box – Amazon | Walmart Vtech LevelUp Gaming Chair – Amazon | Target | Walmart   More episodes you'll love:   20 Ways to Relax & Relieve Stress in 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/20-ways-to-relax-relieve-stress-in-2022/ Agent Apps | Apps for the Holiday Season: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/agent-apps-apps-for-the-holiday/ Mastodon, QR Codes, & NightWare | The Friday Five: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/mastodon-qr-codes-nightware-the-friday-five/