Agent Survival Guide Podcast

August 12, 2022 | The Friday Five

  The Friday Five for August 12, 2022:   Inflation Reduction Act: Medicare Changes Inflation Reduction Act: ACA Subsidies Ritter Summits Registration Reminder! New Home Screen Coming to the Spotify App An Update on Instagram Don't miss out... Register for the Ritter Summits!   Mentioned in this episode:   7 Senate Budget Package Highlights for Retirement AdvisorsCBO: Extending enhanced ACA subsidies permanently may net 4.8M increase in sign-ups each yearCoca-Cola Dreamworld Invites Fans to Experience Dreams in the Real WorldCoke's latest bizarre flavor is hereDemocrats fighting for their political lives are quickly promoting the lower prescription costs in the new spending billDems on the brink of sweeping Medicare changesEnactment timeline for Dems health, climate and tax packageFacebook and Instagram are having a 'midlife crisis': Here are the ways Meta's companies have borrowed from competitors over the yearsIn a massive victory for Democrats, Medicare is poised to negotiate drug pricesInstagram Is Walking Back Its Changes For Now - Adam Mosseri Explains WhyRegister to Attend a Ritter Summit Near You!Spotify’s New Home Feeds Make Discovering Your New Favorites EasySpotify is reorganizing its app to better separate podcasts and musicSpotify updates its home screen with new discovery feeds for music and podcastsThe health care winners and losers in Democrats' economic package   More episodes you’ll like:   August 5, 2022 | The Friday Five (An Instagram Audio-Essay)Agent Apps | Cozy Mobile Games5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans7 Ways to Get Involved in Your CommunityTips for Becoming a Top Producing Insurance Agency   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   CMS Projects Lower 2023 Part D Average CostsDealing with Canceled FlightsThe Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare ProductsHow to Host a Successful Medicare Educational EventThe Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   How to Check for Your First LooksJoin Us at the Summits!Our Plan to Help Agents Record Calls for Medicare Sales & SOAs   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community

  Are you looking for ways to influence and get connected with your community? The ASG Podcast has the answers for you!   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing20+ Reasons You Should Join the Local Chamber of CommerceAgent Apps | Reading Books on the Go: Library AppsHow to Keep Social Media Professional and Personal SimultaneouslyInformational InterviewingWhat is a Local Chamber of Commerce and Should Your Small Business Join One?   More episodes you’ll like:   Agent Apps | Protect Your Privacy: Password Manager AppsHow Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media AudienceLinkedIn Groups | Social Media 101Why Being a Likable Agent Is Good for Your Business   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Dishes to Impress Your Friends: Spring RollsThe Mental Health Benefits of ExerciseWhat are Federally Qualified Health Centers?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting StartedHow to Host a Successful Medicare Educational EventModern Medicare Marketing for Today’s AgentsSocial Media Marketing for Insurance AgentsThe Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   2023 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification InfoOur Plan to Help Agents Record Calls for Medicare Sales & SOAsThe Survivor’s AEP Checklist   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram  

Agent Apps | Cozy Mobile Games

  Join Tina and get cozy as she reviews games that you can unwind and relax to.   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Luna Story I: A forgotten tale | PlaystoreLuna Story I: A forgotten tale | AppleMagic Mushrooms | PlaystoreMagic Mushrooms | Apple   More episodes you’ll like:   Agent Apps | Cut Loose with These Free Apps for Music LoversGoogle Ad Changes for Health Insurance Advertising Require CertificationHow to Keep Social Media Professional and Personal Simultaneously   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Confronting a Loved One About Hurtful BehaviorIs It Better to Work Out Harder or Longer?The Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   How to Check for First LooksInnovate Your Medicare Business Marketing with Medicareful LivingThe State of the ACA Market in 2022   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram  

Tips for Becoming a Top Producing Insurance Agency

  Read the text version Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing3 Easy Ways to Build Your Insurance Sales TerritoryBuild Your Brand with Community InvolvementDeveloping an Agency – Your Guide to Getting StartedHow to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your DownlineHow to Successfully Set SMART GoalsMedicarefulModern Medicare Marketing for Today’s AgentsStay Busy Outside of AEP with Special Enrollment PeriodsThe Best Software for Tracking Your Medicare CommissionsThe Ritter Platform   More episodes you’ll like:   8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents ft. Luke Acree and Andrew SaksaHow to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and LifeWhy Being a Likeable Agent is Good for Your Business   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Are Weight Loss Medications Healthy?Confronting a Loved One About Hurtful BehaviorWhat Does Creditable Coverage Mean for Medicare?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational EventModern Medicare Marketing for Today’s AgentsSocial Media Marketing for Insurance AgentsYour Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   2023 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification InfoFAQs About NAHU Medicare CertificationInnovate Your Medicare Business Marketing with Medicareful Living   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram  

August 5, 2022 | The Friday Five

  Sarah takes a deep, deep dive on Instagram and what's been going on with the app lately. Join her for an audio essay that doubles as an entertaining trip down the rabbit hole! Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   4 steps you can take right now to improve your Instagram feedAdam Mosseri July 26th Video StatementAdam Mosseri confirms it: Instagram is overAfter getting slammed by the Kardashians, Instagram CEO puts out a video to explain changes to the appInstagram chases TikTok with a new full-screen feed, changes to photos and navigation to comeInstagram head responds to backlash by saying video is inevitableInstagram keeps trying to be TikTok. Fight back with these 2 simple hacksInstagram knows you don’t like its changes. It doesn’t care.Kylie Jenner Calls Out Instagram for “Trying to be TikTok,” Instagram CEO RespondsMore tweets from Adam Mosseri   More episodes you’ll like:   July 29, 2022 | The Friday Five8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents featuring Luke Acree and Andrew SaksaHow Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media AudienceHow to Keep Social Media Professional and Personal SimultaneouslyHow to Scrub Your Social Media Profiles | Social Media 101   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Do Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Medicare Coverage?Using Za'atar in Your CookingWhy Seniors Are Flocking to Social Media   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational EventThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage PlansThe Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 PlansMedicare Not Charging Late Enrollment Penalties Due to 2022 Social Security DelaysStart Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans

  Get the facts on ACA insurance sales from the Agent Survival Guide team! Listen as we set the record straight. Read the text version Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA PlansACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health InsuranceCMS Expands HealthCare.gov 2022 Open Enrollment Period & Under-65 Health OptionsCMS Programs and Initiatives: General ResourcesCarrier Pages on Ritter DocsEligibility for the Premium Tax CreditFAQs for Agents & Brokers (CMS)Healthcare.gov Official WebsiteHow the Affordable Care Act transformed our health-care systemHow to Become Certified for ACA Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) Training

Are Your Medicare Marketing Materials Compliant?

  Let’s learn about what is okay and not okay to feature on insurance marketing materials. Listen to these FAQs to help you stay on top of CMS compliance. Read the text version Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance MarketingCompilation of the Social Security LawsDo’s and Don’ts of Medicare ComplianceEmail the Agent Survival Guide TeamMedicare Advantage Communication RequirementsModern Medicare Marketing for Today’s AgentsPart D Communication RequirementsRitter Certification CenterSocial Media Marketing for Insurance Agents   More episodes you’ll like:   2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification InfoGoogle Ad Changes for Health Insurance Advertising Require CertificationHow to Keep Social Media Professional and Personal Simultaneously   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Do Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Medicare Coverage?The Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty AcidsWhich is Better: A Bath or Shower?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational EventThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage PlansThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   FAQs About NAHU Medicare CertificationWhat Agents Can’t Say During Medicare Sales AppointmentsWhat Are Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA?   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

July 29, 2022 | The Friday Five

  The Friday Five for July 29, 2022: Fed updates from the July 2022 meeting Schumer and Manchin's deal on ACA and Medicare Part D Defining terms like coinsurance, copayments, and deductibles Morning routines and your mental health Excel formulas, shortcuts, and hacks to save time   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   3 things you can do before work to improve your mental health and increase productivity11 Tips for a Morning Routine That Supports Mental Health15 Excel Formulas, Keyboard Shortcuts & Tricks That'll Save You Lots of TimeAmericans Confused By Basic Health Insurance Terms But Happy With Their PlansEverything new coming to Prime Video in August 2022Fed makes history with second massive rate hike in as many monthsFull recap of the Federal Reserve’s rate hike and Powell’s market-boosting commentsFederal Reserve hikes interest rates for the fourth time this yearHBO Max: What’s Coming and Going in August 2022Health Care — Wyden floats longer extension of health subsidiesIn a major boost to Democrats, Manchin and Schumer announce deal for energy and health care billInsurance IQ: Consumers don't understand basic health insurance, survey findsMorning Routines for Stress ReliefNetflix: Every Movie & TV Show Releasing In August 2022Ron Wyden Floats Increased IRS Audits to Fund Enhanced Obamacare SubsidiesUnderstanding Copays, Coinsurance and DeductiblesUnderstanding Your Medicare Advantage MOOP LimitWhat’s Coming To Disney+ In August 2022 (US)   More episodes you’ll like:   July 22, 2022 | The Friday Five8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents featuring Luke Acree and Andrew SaksaAgent Apps | Cut Loose with These Free Apps for Music LoversCross-Selling During AEP featuring Megan MorrowHow to Keep Social Media Professional and Personal Simultaneously   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Confronting a Loved One About Hurtful BehaviorDealing with Canceled FlightsWhat Does Creditable Coverage Mean for Medicare?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare ProductsThe Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and RetentionThe Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   How to Check for Your First LooksOur Plan to Help Agents Record Calls for Medicare Sales & SOAsThe Survivor's AEP Checklist   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

Cross-Selling During AEP featuring Megan Morrow

  When we think Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), Medicare Advantage plans usually come to mind. Megan Morrow joins Sarah to talk about positioning your portfolio for more than just Medicare. Register to Attend "More than Medicare – Your Annual Check-Up"   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance MarketingMeet the Team here at Ritter Insurance MarketingRegister for your FREE RitterIM.com account   More episodes you’ll like:   4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You CareHow to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and LifeInsurance Cross-Sales: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started featuring Josh HurleyRitter’s Tools & Resources for Insurance Agents featuring Harry RittnerSecure a Bigger, Better Business with Ancillary Products   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Dealing with Canceled FlightsUsing Za'atar in Your CookingWhich is Better: A Bath or Shower?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare ProductsThe Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense InsuranceThe Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   How to Check for Your First LooksJoin Us at the Summits!Our Plan to Help Agents Record Calls for Medicare Sales & SOAs   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher  

Agent Apps | Cut Loose with These Free Apps for Music Lovers

  Tune in for Tina’s review of the best free apps for every music enthusiast. Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Jango Radio WebsiteJango Radio for AndroidJango Radio for iOSBandsintown WebsiteBandsintown for AndroidBandsintown for iOS   More episodes you’ll like:   Agent Apps | Free TV & Movie Streaming AppsGoogle Ad Changes for Health Insurance Advertising Require CertificationHow to Keep Social Media Professional and Personal Simultaneously   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   All About Medicare Duel Eligible Special Needs PlansDo Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Medicare CoverageWhich is Better: A Bath Or Shower?   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   The State of the ACA Marketing in 2022The Ideal Client f or Medicare Supplement PlansFAQs About NAHU Medicare Certification   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher   Connect on social:   FacebookLinkedInTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokSarah’s LinkedInSarah’s Instagram