2020 March

5 Tips for Creating Your Own Personal Brand

March 31, 2020

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Branding yourself sets your insurance business apart from the competition. Check out our tips before you begin developing your personal brand.

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How to Better Market Yourself

How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline

Unique Selling Point

Why Taking It Slow is Good for Business

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Major Industry Trends | Ritter’s State of the Senior Market Episode 4

March 29, 2020

In our final episode, Craig discusses major industry trends in the current Medicare market. What does he think we'll see in Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans for AEP 2021? Craig also covers the increasing value in the senior market, more ad spend from carriers, and how you can grow your business, even as the market grows and evolves. You don't want to miss this installment!

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State of the Senior Market Podcast Episodes:

A Word from Our President, Craig Ritter | State of the Senior Market 2020

The Year in Review | State of the Senior Market 2020 Episode 1

Medicare Regulation & Legislation | State of the Senior Market 2020 Episode 2

Enrollment Stats for 2020 | State of the Senior Market 20202 Episode 3

Major Industry Trends | State of the Senior Market 2020 Episode 4

Coming Soon - Q&A with Craig Ritter | State of the Senior Market 2020

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March 27, 2020 | The Friday Five

March 27, 2020

The Friday Five for March 27, 2020:

The Coronavirus Stimulus Package
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Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business?

March 26, 2020

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You're the agent who can do it all! But sometimes, you need a little help. How do you know when you've reached that point? When is it time to hire help for your insurance business?

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