2021-04

  The Friday Five for April 30, 2021: CDC Updates Guidance on Outdoor Masking Networking During a Pandemic Modern Marketing Basics Ritter's State of the Senior Market 2021 Spotify Announces Podcast Subscriptions Register for Ritter’s State of the Senior Market 2021   Mentioned in this episode:   4 Ways to Effectively Network Today 6 Modern Marketing Basics That New Business Owners Must Prioritize CDC says many American can now go outside without a mask C.D.C. Eases Outdoor Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Americans Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu & Amazon Prime video in May 2021 How to Better Market Yourself How to Market Yourself Effectively Netflix’s new ‘Play Something’ shuffle feature is here to solve your movie night indecision Register for Ritter’s State of the Senior Market 2021 The podcast paywall wars have arrived   More episodes you’ll like:   April 23, 2021 | The Friday Five The Friday Five for April 23, 2021: National Take Chance Day, AHIP Training Update, Kaiser Family Foundation Medicare Prescription Drug Study, Embracing Lillördag for Mental Wellness, and Apple Podcasts New Features. 5 Tips for Creating Your Personal Brand Branding yourself sets your insurance business apart from the competition. Check out our tips before you begin developing your personal brand. Why It’s Time to Take a More Relaxed Approach to Insurance Sales Is the hard sell making it harder for you to sell insurance? High-pressure tactics don't work like they used to. Find out what you can do differently and still make the sale.   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Superfood Snack Hacks: Healthy Cauliflower Recipes Cauliflower has many health benefits, but one of its strengths is how easy it is to add to your diet. Here are a few healthy cauliflower recipes that you'll love! The Hidden Health Benefits of Bowling Bowling isn't often thought of as a fitness option, but there are a surprising number of ways bowling can benefit your health and make you fitter and happier! What is the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback? Medicare is affordable health care coverage for many, but some Medicare Advantage plans have what's called a Medicare Part B Premium Giveback. What does that mean for you?   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Prospecting for Clients for Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance Sales If you’re considering selling dental, vision, and hearing (DVH) plans, where would you find leads? You might be surprised to learn that your DVH prospects could already be in your Medicare book of business! How to Help Your Clients Get the Most Out of Their Medicare Advantage Plans As an agent, you want to make sure your clients are getting the most out of their coverage. This means informing them of all the benefits their plans offer. Medicare Isn't Just for Seniors: Selling to the Under-65 Market Although many agents and insurers market Medicare toward senior citizens, they aren’t the only people covered by this government program. In fact, more than eight million Medicare recipients are under the age of 65.   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  Becoming an insurance agent is a big decision. If you're thinking about joining the insurance industry, this is the episode for you! We weigh the pros and cons of selling insurance, so you'll have a better idea of what you're getting yourself into before you take that leap.   Read the text version.   Questions? Contact Our Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing   Register to Join the Ritter Family   Mentioned in this episode:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts 4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent 17 Pros and Cons of Selling Insurance 21 Pros and Cons of Selling Insurance Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency Getting Started in Insurance Sales Medicareful by Ritter Insurance Marketing Ritter Insurance Marketing Ritter’s Medicare Quote Engine   More episodes you’ll like:   4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent Thinking about joining the ranks of agents selling Medicare for a living? Not really sure if becoming a senior health insurance agent is the right career path for you? We get it! What if you could give it a practice run before giving up your full-time job? In this episode of the ASG Podcast, we discuss the benefits of starting out as a part-time insurance agent. 4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency Looking for an FMO? Not sure what a field marketing organization like Ritter Insurance Marketing can do for your insurance business? Learn everything you need to know in this can’t-miss episode of the ASG Podcast! 5 Myths About Selling Medicare… Debunked! If you’re on the fence about selling Medicare, this episode is for you! Don’t let these myths hold you back from selling Medicare! The senior health insurance market is booming — and there’s plenty of room for more agents… like you! FAQs About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing Have questions about partnering with Ritter Insurance Marketing? Not sure what a field marketing organization is, or how joining one can help your insurance business? Curious about lead programs, CE credits, and other opportunities FMOs like Ritter have to offer? We talk with our sales team to answer common questions about working with FMOs and more! What an FMO Can Do For Your Business Why work with an FMO? What is a Field Marketing Organization? If you've been on the fence about joining an FMO, this can't-miss episode is for you! Why Now is the Time to Start Selling Insurance Out of all the insurances out there... why sell health insurance? We highlight four reasons to come down from the fence and over to the side of Medicare sales.   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Seasonal Picks: 3 Foods You Should Try This Spring After a tough winter, we’re finally starting to see green, and with spring, comes a whole crop of seasonal foods that you should try! Should I Wear Shoes Inside My House? For years, a great debate has raged about whether you should wear shoes inside the house or not. Some say it's a hygiene risk, while others say it's no big deal. Who's right? What to Do After Getting the COVID Vaccine You've gotten your second shot of the COVID vaccine. What are some things that are important to do after you've gotten the COVID vaccine?   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Important 2022 AHIP Certification Training Updates You Should Know The 2022 AHIP Medicare training season starts on June 21, 2021. Before you begin to complete this obligation, there are changes to the Marketing Medicare Advantage and Fraud, Waste and Abuse training that you need to be aware of. The Basics of Selling Insurance from Home Your client base is in a different state, your country’s fighting a pandemic, or you just like working from home. Whatever the reason, you want to start running your insurance business remotely. Discover the Details of Fraternal Benefit Society Within the world of insurance there are fraternal benefit societies. If you’re not familiar with these groups, there are untapped benefits for you and your clients that go way beyond insurance coverage and commissions!   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  Searching for a new career? Get the details on becoming an insurance agent and learn why the industry could be your next career move!   Read the text version.   Mentioned in this episode:   7 Habits of Highly Effective Insurance Agents Methods to Boost Your Medicare Business Selling Medicare Products – Why It’s Definitely Worth Your While Why Taking It Slow is Good for Business Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales   More episodes you’ll like:   How Much Can Insurance Agents Make Selling Medicare? Want to know how much money insurance agents can make selling Medicare? We talk commissions to give you a better idea of how lucrative expanding your portfolio into the senior market can be. How Selling Insurance Helps Give Back In the insurance industry, there's plenty of opportunities to give back. Discover how agents make a difference in their communities every day, and how you can, too! Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider Thinking about partnering with an FMO? Wondering how you can tell the good from the bad? Our top 10 list outlines what you need to know before you partner with a field marketing organization. Why College Grads Are Choosing to Become Insurance Agents Graduating college soon? Looking for a career change? Becoming an independent insurance agent can give you the flexibility and financial stability you're looking for! Why Now is the Time to Start Selling Insurance Out of all the insurances out there... why sell health insurance?  We highlight four reasons to come down from the fence and over to the side of Medicare sales.   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   3 Fun Ways to Boost Your Cooking Creativity Want to take your home cooking to the next level, but don't know how? Here are three challenges that will boost your kitchen creativity and give you hands-on lessons that are fun and inspiring. What is the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback? Medicare is affordable health care coverage for many, but some Medicare Advantage plans have what's called a Medicare Part B Premium Giveback. What does that mean for you? What to Do After Getting the COVID Vaccine You've gotten your second shot of the COVID vaccine (or first if it was Johnson & Johnson). What are some things that are important to do after you've gotten the COVID vaccine?   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Important 2022 AHIP Certification Training Updates You Should Know The 2022 AHIP Medicare training season starts on June 21, 2021. Before you begin to complete this obligation, there are changes to the Marketing Medicare Advantage and Fraud, Waste and Abuse training that you need to be aware of. The Basics of Selling Insurance from Home Your client base is in a different state, your country’s fighting a pandemic, or you just like working from home. Whatever the reason, you want to start running your insurance business remotely. Discover the Details of Fraternal Benefit Society Within the world of insurance there are fraternal benefit societies. If you’re not familiar with these groups, there are untapped benefits for you and your clients that go way beyond insurance coverage and commissions!   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  The Friday Five for April 23, 2021: National Take Chance Day AHIP Training Update Kaiser Family Foundation Medicare Prescription Drug Study Embracing Lillördag for Mental Wellness Apple Podcasts New Features   Mentioned in this episode:   5 Tips for Creating Your Own Personal Brand AHIP Marketing MA + FWA Training Site Apple Podcasts Apple Podcasts launches in-app subscriptions How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline Relatively Few Drugs Account for a Large Share of Medicare Prescription Drug Spending Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? Sinus-Clearing Foods That’ll Blast The Snot Right Out Of You Starting Your Own Insurance Agency featuring Craig Ritter and Dave Dietz Steal the Swedish Secret of ‘Lillördag’ for a Happier Workweek What is ‘hygge’? Get to know Denmark’s secret to happiness – and how Americans can cultivate it   More episodes you’ll like:   April 16, 2021 | The Friday Five The Friday Five for April 16, 2021: FWA and COVID-19, CMS proposals and Biden's health agenda, potential vaccine for all coronaviruses, identifying your “natural market”, and what exactly is an NFT? 9 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Application Avoid commissions and coverage delays on your Medicare applications! The secret? Writing clean applications that won’t get flagged during the submissions process – and we’ve done the research for you! Use the 9 helpful tips we outline in this episode to start writing cleaner applications! How to Follow Up with Medicare Clients Compliantly Think your job as an agent is complete after the sale? Not so fast. We whole-heartedly believe that the fortune is found in the follow-up! If you’re not sure how to follow up with your clients, listening to this episode is a great place to start. Ways to Get Medicare Leads How do insurance agents get Medicare leads? Find out in this episode of our ASG Podcast. We outline the best practices to help you stay compliant. Why It’s Time to Take a More Relaxed Approach to Insurance Sales Is the hard sell making it harder for you to sell insurance? High-pressure tactics don't work like they used to. Find out what you can do differently and still make the sale.   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Does Medicare Cover MRIs & Other Scans? Getting a diagnostic scan can be important to uncovering a condition or illness. Fortunately, Medicare can help make X-rays, MRIs, and other scans more affordable. Here's what your Medicare coverage of scans may look like and what costs you may have. Finding Relief from Seasonal Allergies Seasonal allergies are a problem that millions of Americans deal with each year. If you’re someone who suffers from them, you’ve got options for seeking relief! Using Garlic in Your Cooking Garlic is one of those ingredients that is omnipresent in most cuisines of the world. Why is it so popular, and how can you go about cooking with garlic?   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Important 2022 AHIP Certification Training Updates You Should Know The 2022 AHIP Medicare training season starts on June 21, 2021. Before you begin to complete this obligation, there are changes to the Marketing Medicare Advantage and Fraud, Waste and Abuse training that you need to be aware of. The Basics of Selling Insurance from Home Your client base is in a different state, your country’s fighting a pandemic, or you just like working from home. Whatever the reason, you want to start running your insurance business remotely. Discover the Details of Fraternal Benefit Society Within the world of insurance there are fraternal benefit societies. If you’re not familiar with these groups, there are untapped benefits for you and your clients that go way beyond insurance coverage and commissions!   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  Are your clients prepared for the cost of care in a nursing home? Find out how a Short-Term Care insurance plan can help them manage their costs.   Read the text version.   Mentioned in this episode:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020 How Much Care Will You Need?   More episodes you’ll like:   4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care Ready to get started cross-selling? What products can you cross-sell with Medicare? Build up your insurance portfolio with our list of must-have ancillary products! 4 Out-of-the-Box Long-Term Care Insurance Solutions Traditional isn't the only way to go when it comes to Long-Term Care insurance for your clients. We've got four non-traditional LTC solutions that just might do the trick. Short-Term Care Insurance: A Top LTCi Alternative for Clients Think Long-Term Care insurance is your client’s only option? Explore Short-Term Care Insurance and its benefits.   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Dishes to Impress Your Friends: Beef Wellington If you're looking for a show-stopping, mouthwatering recipe, look no further than our Beef Wellington dinner that will be certain to wow your loved ones! The Benefits of Unplugging Our lives have become even more connected to the digital world, and for good reason. But, there are benefits to unplugging sometimes. What to Do After Getting the COVID Vaccine You've gotten your second shot of the COVID vaccine (or first if it was Johnson & Johnson). What are some things that are important to do after you've gotten the COVID vaccine?   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Important 2022 AHIP Certification Training Updates You Should Know The 2022 AHIP Medicare training season starts on June 21, 2021. Before you begin to complete this obligation, there are changes to the Marketing Medicare Advantage and Fraud, Waste and Abuse training that you need to be aware of. The Basics of Selling Insurance from Home Your client base is in a different state, your country’s fighting a pandemic, or you just like working from home. Whatever the reason, you want to start running your insurance business remotely. Discover the Details of Fraternal Benefit Society Within the world of insurance there are fraternal benefit societies. If you’re not familiar with these groups, there are untapped benefits for you and your clients that go way beyond insurance coverage and commissions!   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  Is the hard sell making it harder for you to sell insurance? High-pressure tactics don't work like they used to. Find out what you can do differently and still make the sale.   Read the text version.   Mentioned in this episode:   3 Tips to Put Your Customer in the Right Mindset to Make a Purchase 4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch 5 Ways to Implement Education Based Marketing 7 Reasons Salespeople Don’t Close the Deal 7 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollment from Medicare Plans Active Listening in Sales: The Ultimate Guide Adaptive Selling for Relationship Building An Alternative to High Pressure Selling A new understanding: what makes people trust and rely on the news Best ways to sever ties with pushy insurance agent? Don’t Panic! Stress is Contagious How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales How Planking Became the Internet’s Latest Bored Game Pushy salespeople are the worst. Salesforce Sales Resources Stress symptoms: Effects on your body and behavior The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention The Sales Script Is (Mostly) Dead: 2 Tricks for Better Interactions The Ugly Truth About Pushy Insurance Sales People Why Being Happy Is Your Ticket to Being Healthier Why Educational Content is Vital to Your Sales Team Success Why Your Salespeople Should Be Trained Problem Solvers   More episodes you’ll like:   April 16, 2021 | The Friday Five The Friday Five for April 16, 2021: FWA and COVID-19, CMS proposals and Biden's health agenda, one vaccine for all coronaviruses, Identifying your “natural market”, and what exactly is an NFT? 4 Steps to Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance Not sure how to show your clients the benefits of dental, vision, and hearing insurance products? In this episode of the ASG Podcast, we walk you through the process of selling DVH insurance plans from start to finish. Don’t forget to visit the show notes for a full list of Ritter's free DVH sales resources. 9 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Application Avoid commissions and coverage delays on your Medicare applications! The secret? Writing clean applications that won’t get flagged during the submissions process – and we’ve done the research for you! Use the 9 helpful tips we outline in this episode to start writing cleaner applications!   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   The Hidden Health Benefits of Bowling Bowling isn't often thought of as a fitness option, but there are a surprising number of ways bowling can benefit your health and make you fitter and happier! Using Garlic in Your Cooking Garlic is one of those ingredients that is omnipresent in most cuisines of the world. Why is it so popular, and how can you go about cooking with garlic? What to Do After Getting the COVID Vaccine You've gotten your second shot of the COVID vaccine (or first if it was Johnson & Johnson). What are some things that are important to do after you've gotten the COVID vaccine?   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Important 2022 AHIP Certification Training Updates You Should Know The 2022 AHIP Medicare training season starts on June 21, 2021. Before you begin to complete this obligation, there are changes to the Marketing Medicare Advantage and Fraud, Waste and Abuse training that you need to be aware of. The Basics of Selling Insurance from Home Your client base is in a different state, your country’s fighting a pandemic, or you just like working from home. Whatever the reason, you want to start running your insurance business remotely. Discover the Details of Fraternal Benefit Society Within the world of insurance there are fraternal benefit societies. If you’re not familiar with these groups, there are untapped benefits for you and your clients that go way beyond insurance coverage and commissions!   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

    The Friday Five for April 16, 2021: FWA and COVID-19 CMS proposals and Biden's health agenda One vaccine for all coronaviruses? Identifying your “natural market” What exactly is an NFT?   Mentioned in this episode:   3 major health items included in Biden’s budget request AHIP Marketing MA + FWA Training Site A Surprising Vaccine Rival May Upset the Dreams of Anyone Holding Moderna and Pfizer Stock Buy This Column on the Blockchain! Why can’t a journalist join the NFT party, too? CMS proposes 2% pay bump for rehab, psychiatric facilities Car Thing by Spotify CryptoKitties Fraud, waste and abuse in health care claims: A bad situation worsened by the pandemic How to Build Out Your Natural Market The Daily: Cryptocurrency's Newest Frontier Today, Explained: WTF is an NFT? Spotify’s Car Thing debuts as a limited release for selected US users   More episodes you’ll like:   April 9, 2021 | The Friday Five The Friday Five for April 9, 2021: AHIP Revamping Training Site, President Biden Moves Up Vaccine Deadline, Medicare COVID-19 Data Snapshot Update, Managing Mental Health & Wellness, and New Spotify Features. 4 Perks of Partnering with an FMO What is a field marketing organization? Why should insurance agents partner with an FMO? If you've been debating joining an FMO, you don't want to miss this episode!  9 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Application Avoid commissions and coverage delays on your Medicare applications! The secret? Writing clean applications that won’t get flagged during the submissions process – and we’ve done the research for you! Use the 9 helpful tips we outline in this episode to start writing cleaner applications!   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Simple Exercises for a Rainy Day You want to get fit for the summer, but it's ugly outside and you're stuck inside. Don't fret! We've got an effective HIIT workout using simple exercises for a rainy day. Using Garlic in Your Cooking Garlic is one of those ingredients that is omnipresent in most cuisines of the world. Why is it so popular, and how can you go about cooking with garlic? What to Do After Getting the COVID Vaccine You've gotten your second shot of the COVID vaccine (or first if it was Johnson & Johnson). What are some things that are important to do after you've gotten the COVID vaccine?   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Important 2022 AHIP Certification Training Updates You Should Know The 2022 AHIP Medicare training season starts on June 21, 2021. Before you begin to complete this obligation, there are changes to the Marketing Medicare Advantage and Fraud, Waste and Abuse training that you need to be aware of. The Basics of Selling Insurance from Home Your client base is in a different state, your country’s fighting a pandemic, or you just like working from home. Whatever the reason, you want to start running your insurance business remotely. Discover the Details of Fraternal Benefit Society Within the world of insurance there are fraternal benefit societies. If you’re not familiar with these groups, there are untapped benefits for you and your clients that go way beyond insurance coverage and commissions!   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  Not sure how to show your clients the benefits of dental, vision, and hearing insurance products? In this episode of the ASG Podcast, we walk you through the process of selling DVH insurance plans from start to finish. Don’t forget to visit the show notes for a full list of Ritter's free DVH sales resources.   Read the text version.   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing   Learn more about Medicareful   Mentioned in this episode:   4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan Defining the True Value of $0 Premium for Medicare Advantage Plans DVH Cheat Sheet PDF Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements How Medicareful Helps You Sell Ancillary Products How Your Oral Health Affects Your Overall Wellness Keeping Teeth Strong & Healthy at Any Age Ritter’s Fact-Finder PDF Secure a Bigger, Better Business with Ancillary Products Senior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age 65 & Older The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding Your Eyes and Overall Health – It’s All Connected   More episodes you’ll like:   April 9, 2021 | The Friday Five The Friday Five for April 9, 2021: AHIP Revamping Training Site, President Biden Moves Up Vaccine Deadline, Medicare COVID-19 Data Snapshot Update, Managing Mental Health & Wellness, and New Spotify Features Getting Started Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance Want to increase your insurance sales and your commissions? Learn how adding DVH insurance to your sales portfolio can open up those opportunities! Consider this your primer on dental, vision, and hearing insurance products. Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans Keep your clients (and your portfolio!) healthy with dental, vision, and hearing insurance. Discover how these plans can build your client base and set your business apart!   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   6 Health Services Not Covered by Medicare Original Medicare covers many things, but not everything. These are the services that Medicare usually doesn’t offer coverage for. The Benefits of Unplugging Our lives have become even more connected to the digital world, and for good reason. But, there are benefits to unplugging sometimes. Superfood Snack Hacks: Healthy Cauliflower Recipes Cauliflower has many health benefits, but one of its strengths is how easy it is to add to your diet. Here are a few healthy cauliflower recipes that you'll love!   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Discover the Details of Fraternal Benefit Society Life Insurance Within the world of insurance there are fraternal benefit societies. If you’re not familiar with these groups, there are untapped benefits for you and your clients that go way beyond insurance coverage and commissions! Ritter’s Quest for Cash Is Here for 2021! For 2021, Ritter’s hosting a Quest for Cash Medicare Supplement production incentive! We’re happy to say that you can expect some awesome prizes throughout the year! The Basics of Selling Insurance From Home Your client base is in a different state, your country’s fighting a pandemic, or you just like working from home. Whatever the reason, you want to start running your insurance business remotely.   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  Avoid commissions and coverage delays on your Medicare applications! The secret? Writing clean applications that won’t get flagged during the submissions process – and we’ve done the research for you! Use the 9 helpful tips we outline in this episode to start writing cleaner applications!   Read the text version.   Contact our Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing     Mentioned in this episode:   Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance Learn more about the Medicareful Program What to Know About SOAs in Senior Market Sales   More episodes you’ll like: April 9, 2021 | The Friday Five The Friday Five for April 9, 2021: AHIP Revamping Training Site, President Biden Moves Up Vaccine Deadline, Medicare COVID-19 Data Snapshot Update, Managing Mental Health & Wellness, and New Spotify Features How to Follow Up With Medicare Clients Compliantly Think your job as an agent is complete after the sale? Not so fast. We whole-heartedly believe that the fortune is found in the follow-up! If you’re not sure how to follow up with your clients, listening to this episode is a great place to start. Ways to Get Medicare Leads How do insurance agents get Medicare leads? Find out in this episode of our ASG Podcast. We outline the best practices to help you stay compliant.   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   3 Fun Ways to Boost Your Cooking Creativity Want to take your home cooking to the next level, but don't know how? Here are three challenges that will boost your kitchen creativity and give you hands-on lessons that are fun and inspiring. Does Medicare Cover Podiatry Services? Podiatry is a specialty in the medical field that many of us don't often think about. But, what if you have bunions or a foot injury? Does Medicare cover podiatry and foot care? The Benefits of Unplugging Our lives have become even more connected to the digital world, and for good reason. But, there are benefits to unplugging sometimes.   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Discover the Details of Fraternal Benefit Society Life Insurance Within the world of insurance there are fraternal benefit societies. If you’re not familiar with these groups, there are untapped benefits for you and your clients that go way beyond insurance coverage and commissions! Ritter’s Quest for Cash Is Here for 2021! For 2021, Ritter’s hosting a Quest for Cash Medicare Supplement production incentive! We’re happy to say that you can expect some awesome prizes throughout the year! Why Insurance Agents Fail (& How Not To!) There are many reasons why insurance agents may “fail” or not be as successful as they originally set out to be. Let’s discuss some of those obstacles, and how to overcome them!   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  The Friday Five for April 9, 2021: AHIP Revamping Training Site President Biden Moves Up Vaccine Deadline Medicare COVID-19 Data Snapshot Update Managing Mental Health & Wellness New Spotify Features   Mentioned in this episode:   AHIP Marketing MA + FWA Training Site Biden Says All Adults Will Be Vaccine Eligible By April 19 CMS Updates Medicare COVID-19 Data Snapshot Do We Even Know How To Socialize Anymore? ‘Hey Spotify’ in-app virtual assistant now rolling out on iPhone How To Do A Mental Health Day Right Important 2022 AHIP Certification Training Updates You Should Know NPR’s COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker Preliminary Medicare COVID-19 Data Snapshot Spotify leaks another look at the Car Thing, this time from within its own app   More episodes you’ll like:   April 2, 2021 | The Friday Five The Friday Five for April 2, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccine Passports, Should I Laminate my Vaccine Card, New Study on Medicare Advantage Beneficiary Savings, Ever Given's Trouble in the Suez Canal, and Facebook Bringing Back Chronological Feeds How to Follow Up with Medicare Clients Compliantly Think your job as an agent is complete after the sale? Not so fast. We whole-heartedly believe that the fortune is found in the follow-up! If you’re not sure how to follow up with your clients, listening to this episode is a great place to start. Ways to Get Medicare Leads How do insurance agents get Medicare leads? Find out in this episode of our ASG Podcast. We outline the best practices to help you stay compliant. Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority Discover how to keep existing clients coming back for more. We talk strategy and give you practical steps you can easily implement in your own insurance business. Why College Grads Are Choosing to Become Insurance Agents Graduating college soon? Looking for a career change? Becoming an independent insurance agent can give you the flexibility and financial stability you're looking for!   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Simple Exercises for a Rainy Day You want to get fit for the summer, but it's ugly outside and you're stuck inside. Don't fret! We've got an effective HIIT workout using simple exercises for a rainy day. The Benefits of Unplugging Our lives have become even more connected to the digital world, and for good reason. But, there are benefits to unplugging sometimes. What is the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback? Medicare is affordable health care coverage for many, but some Medicare Advantage plans have what's called a Medicare Part B Premium Giveback. What does that mean for you?   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Discover the Details of Fraternal Benefit Society Life Insurance Within the world of insurance there are fraternal benefit societies. If you’re not familiar with these groups, there are untapped benefits for you and your clients that go way beyond insurance coverage and commissions! Ritter’s Quest for Cash Is Here for 2021! For 2021, Ritter’s hosting a Quest for Cash Medicare Supplement production incentive! We’re happy to say that you can expect some awesome prizes throughout the year! Why Insurance Agents Fail (& How Not To!) There are many reasons why insurance agents may “fail” or not be as successful as they originally set out to be. Let’s discuss some of those obstacles, and how to overcome them!   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram