2021-06

  Get your First Looks and get ready to succeed this AEP! In this episode, we talk carrier first looks, how to find them on the Ritter platform, and what you can do with the info you learn!   Read the text version   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing   Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing   Mentioned in this episode:   FREE Registration with Ritter Insurance Marketing Ritter Insurance Marketing Certification Center The Survivor’s AEP Checklist   More episodes you’ll like:   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. LTC Planning in a COVID World – What’s Changed & Why It’s Essential What does long-term care planning look like these days? How has the pandemic affected the industry? Find out what independent insurance agents should know in this can't-miss episode of our Agent Survival Guide Podcast. Prospecting for Clients for Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance Sales Where can insurance agents find leads for DVH sales? We outline five prospecting tips for selling dental, vision, and hearing insurance. What an FMO Can Do for Your Business Why work with an FMO? What is a Field Marketing Organization? Whether you’re just starting out or on the fence about joining an FMO, this can’t-miss episode has all the details! 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.   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Dealing with Allergies Allergies are very common and can be a real drain on your quality of life. In worst cases, they can even be deadly. How can you go about life dealing with allergies? Snacks that Lower Your Blood Pressure (With Recipes!) Over 100 million Americans have high blood pressure. Here are three snacks that can help you lower it. What are Medicare Deductibles? We've all dealt with deductibles before, in all sorts of insurance plans. They're so common that many people and plans don’t easily explain what they are and how they influence your coverage. We're answering so you don't have to ask – what are Medicare deductibles?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   4 Ways to Fund Long-Term Care: Hybrid Insurance Financially savvy individuals know it’s always smart to include potential long-term care expenses in a retirement budget. How exactly can your clients finance long-term care? Hybrid long-term care insurance (LTCi) is a fantastic feasible solution, but how can they fund that? 2021 State of the Senior Market: In Review Craig Ritter, CEO of Ritter Insurance Marketing, recently gave his annual State of the Senior Market address to 412 agents, who attended from all across the U.S. Advertising Medicare Through Facebook In a world where social distancing has become the norm, we’ve all turned to social media to stay connected with others. Why not advertise Medicare on social media and grow your insurance business digitally?   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 June 4, 2021: The Medicare Plan Finder reviewed CMS and Medicaid value-based price agreements Amazon pharmacy rumors How Medicare works on vacation Twitter news and rumors   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing   Mentioned in this episode:   Amazon is considering building physical pharmacies Amazon Prime Day starts June 21. Here’s how to find the best deals Apple Launches WWDC 2021 Live Stream on YouTube in Preparation for June 7 Keynote CMS delays requirement for drugmakers to offer multiple best prices for Medicaid value-based deals Medicare on the Go: How My Plan Works on Vacation Premium Twitter Blue subscription launch looks imminent The Medicare Plan Finder: Still A Work In Progress Twitter is once again taking your requests for a blue verification badge Twitter To Introduce 3-tier Labelling System To Combat Misinformation, Here's What It Is   More episodes you’ll like:   May 28, 2021 | The Friday Five The Friday Five for May 28, 2021: New CMS Admin confirmed, State of Medicare Advantage 2021, retirement bill reintroduced, Noom hopes to expand, and Facebook, Instagram announce new feature. How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline Want to build a successful downline for your insurance business? Don’t miss our best practices for recruiting agents to your agency! And be sure to check out the show notes for a link to grab your copy of our eBook – Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started. Prospecting for Clients for Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance Sales Where can insurance agents find leads for DVH sales? We outline five prospecting tips for selling dental, vision, and hearing insurance.   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   COVID-Safe Ways to Stay Connected with Your Grandkids The relationship many grandparents share with their grandkids is a highlight of their lives, and the separation due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult. What are some COVID-safe ways you can keep connected? Dealing with Allergies Allergies are very common and can be a real drain on your quality of life. In worst cases, they can even be deadly. How can you go about life dealing with allergies? Using Basil in Your Cooking Basil is one of the most versatile herbs, but you can lose a lot of its benefits if you prepare or cook it wrong. Here's how you can get the most out of using basil in your cooking!   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   4 Ways to Fund Long-Term Care: Hybrid Insurance Financially savvy individuals know it’s always smart to include potential long-term care expenses in a retirement budget. How exactly can your clients finance long-term care? Hybrid long-term care insurance (LTCi) is a fantastic feasible solution, but how can they fund that? 2021 State of the Senior Market: In Review Craig Ritter, CEO of Ritter Insurance Marketing, recently gave his annual State of the Senior Market address to 412 agents, who attended from all across the U.S. Advertising Medicare Through Facebook In a world where social distancing has become the norm, we’ve all turned to social media to stay connected with others. Why not advertise Medicare on social media and grow your insurance business digitally?   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  Want to build a successful downline for your insurance business? Don’t miss our best practices for recruiting agents to your agency! And be sure to check out the show notes for a link to grab your copy of our eBook – Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started.   Read the text version.   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing     Mentioned in this episode:   Call Ritter Insurance Marketing at 1-800-769-1847 Craigslist Download the Guide: Developing an Agency: Your Guide to Getting Started Learn More About Medicareful LinkedIn Millennials overtake Baby Boomers as America’s largest generation Monster Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing FMO Rethinking the Extraverted Sales Idea: The Ambivert Advantage Ritter Insurance Marketing Official Website Starting Your Own Insurance Agency featuring Craig Ritter and Dave Dietz Tech Takeaways for Forward Thinking Insurance Agents The True Cost of A Bad Hire -- It's More That You Think   More episodes you’ll like:   Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? 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? How to Market Yourself More Effectively Not sure where to start when it comes to marketing yourself or your insurance business? Need to refresh your current marketing strategy? Listen to our marketing tips for insurance agents in this episode of our ASG Podcast. Prospecting for Clients for Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance Sales Where can insurance agents find leads for DVH sales? We outline five prospecting tips for selling dental, vision, and hearing insurance.   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Cooking for Beginners: A Simple Bread Recipe Whether you're making fresh bread as a side with a meal or just to expand your skills in the kitchen, here's what you need to know! COVID-Safe Ways to Stay Connected with Your Grandkids The relationship many grandparents share with their grandkids is a highlight of their lives, and the separation due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult. What are some COVID-safe ways you can keep connected? What are Medicare Deductibles? We've all dealt with deductibles before, in all sorts of insurance plans. They're so common that many people and plans don’t easily explain what they are and how they influence your coverage. We're answering so you don't have to ask – what are Medicare deductibles?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started     The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Advertising Medicare Through Facebook In a world where social distancing has become the norm, we’ve all turned to social media to stay connected with others. Why not advertise Medicare on social media and grow your insurance business digitally? 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  

  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?   Read the text version.   Register with Ritter   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing     Mentioned in this episode:   5 Reasons You Should Hire an Intern – and 3 Reason You Shouldn’t 5 Things to Note Before Hiring an Assistant Building Client Loyalty: More Than Just a Plan Do You Need an Assistant, or Do You Just Have to Work Harder? How to Hire a Virtual Assistant: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Outsourcing & Hiring Virtual Staff Learn More About Medicareful Official Ritter Insurance Marketing Website Ritter’s Medicare Quote Engine Stress Relief Tips to Get You Through AEP The Ritter Platform   More episodes you’ll like:   May 28, 2021 | The Friday Five The Friday Five for May 28, 2021: new CMS Admin confirmed, State of Medicare Advantage 2021, retirement bill reintroduced, Noom hopes to expand, and Facebook/Instagram announce new features! How to Market Yourself More Effectively Not sure where to start when it comes to marketing yourself or your insurance business? Need to refresh your current marketing strategy? Listen to our marketing tips for insurance agents in this episode of our ASG Podcast. Prospecting for Clients for Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance Sales Where can insurance agents find leads for DVH sales? We outline five prospecting tips for selling dental, vision, and hearing insurance.   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   2022 COLA Predicted to be Largest in Over a Decade Each year, the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) tweaks how much you receive in your benefit. For 2022, experts are predicting the largest COLA increase in over a decade. Dealing with Allergies Allergies are very common and can be a real drain on your quality of life. In worst cases, they can even be deadly. How can you go about life dealing with allergies? What are Medicare Deductibles? We've all dealt with deductibles before, in all sorts of insurance plans. They're so common that many people and plans don’t easily explain what they are and how they influence your coverage. We're answering so you don't have to ask – what are Medicare deductibles?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Advertising Medicare Through Facebook In a world where social distancing has become the norm, we’ve all turned to social media to stay connected with others. Why not advertise Medicare on social media and grow your insurance business digitally? 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