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Agent Survival Guide Podcast

2021-09

Episodes

International Podcast Day 2021

Thursday Sep 30, 2021

International Podcast Day 2021

Thursday Sep 30, 2021

  Celebrate International Podcast Day with the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! We ♥ podcasts, so we’re back with another fun episode of podcast recommendations. Sarah shares what she’s been listening to AND what’s coming soon that she’s excited about!   Mentioned in this episode:   70 Over 70 Bridgewater Endless Thread Goodnight, World Impostors Nice Try! Not Past It Rabbits The Alarmist The Atlas Obscura Podcast The Dropout The Infinite Dial 2021 The Just Enough Family Today, Explained Toxic: The Britney Spears Story The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel   More episodes you’ll like:   Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021 Podcasts We’re Currently Listening To (Winter 2021) Top 5 Podcasts of 2020 International Podcast Day 2020 Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2020 Podcasts We’re Currently Listening To Top 5 Podcasts of 2019 International Podcast Day 2019 Behind the Scenes of the ASG Podcast   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

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Selling Life Insurance to Clients with Budget Concerns

Tuesday Sep 28, 2021

Selling Life Insurance to Clients with Budget Concerns

Tuesday Sep 28, 2021

  You want to talk life insurance, and your client says, “I’m on a budget.” Truth be told, most of us are! The thing is, this conversation about life insurance can keep going. Learn how you can move past this objection respectfully and clear up some common misconceptions along the way.   Read the text version.   Contact the More than Medicare Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing   Mentioned in this episode:   4 Steps to Selling Cancer Insurance 5 Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe 10 Things Women Need To Know About Life Insurance American Life Expectancy Dropped By a Full Year In 1st Half of 2020 Cheapest Life Insurance Companies of 2021 Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets? Health Effects of Smoking & Tobacco Use Life insurance facts and statistics 2021 Life Insurance For Smokers Ritter’s More Than Medicare Team Top Misconceptions About Life Insurance Why do women live longer than men? It's more complicated than you think.   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd 5 Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe How to Make the Most of Life Insurance Awareness Month Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent’s Most Important Non-Renewable Resource   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Is Medicare the Only Health Insurance I Need? Quick and Easy Recipes for One Why Siblings are Good for Your Health   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance How to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on Time What Can MAPD Insurance Agents Do Prior to AEP?   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

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September 24, 2021 | The Friday Five

Friday Sep 24, 2021

September 24, 2021 | The Friday Five

Friday Sep 24, 2021

  The Friday Five for September 24, 2021: We're Hiring! CMS Final Rule for 2022 Federal Reserve Meeting Notes Alternative to eat less, move more Cool iOS 15 Features Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   19 Things You Can Do in iOS 15 That You Couldn't Do Before 36 of the Best New iOS 15 Features for iPhone CMS Expands HealthCare.gov 2022 Open Enrollment Period & Under-65 Options CMS Extends Open Enrollment Period and Launches Initiatives to Expand Health Coverage Access Nationwide Digital Content and Production Assistant Opportunity at Ritter Insurance Marketing Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, says tapering of bond buying coming ‘soon’ iOS 15: How to Switch Back to the Original Safari Design Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond Final Rule The calories in, calories out concept is 'tragically flawed,' new research suggests The carbohydrate-insulin model: a physiological perspective on the obesity pandemic   More episodes you’ll like:   September 17, 2021 | The Friday Five 5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd How to Survive AEP 2022 Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent’s Most Important Non-Renewable Resource   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Creating a Weight Loss Plan Dealing with Allergies Does Medicare Cover Obesity Screening and Behavioral Therapy?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance How to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on Time What Can MAPD Insurance Agents Do Prior to AEP?   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

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What Can MAPD Insurance Agents Do Prior to AEP?

Thursday Sep 23, 2021

What Can MAPD Insurance Agents Do Prior to AEP?

Thursday Sep 23, 2021

  How do agents prepare for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period? What can you do before October 15th? What can’t you do? Listen to find out how to stay compliant as you prep for AEP!   Read the text version.   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing Have you done your Yearly Medicare Plan Review? Six things to know about Fall Open Enrollment The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO Medicareful – Learn how it helps you take Medicare enrollments online What MAPD Agent Can Do Prior To October 15th What Seniors Value Most in an MA Plan What to Know About SOAs in Senior Market Sales Why Client Retention Should be Your Top Priority   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd 5 Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe How to Make the Most of Life Insurance Awareness Month Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent’s Most Important Non-Renewable Resource   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   All About Medicare Waiting Periods What Should I Know About Aneurysms? When Should I Seek Mental Health Help?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent’s Most Important Non-Renewable Resource   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

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How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans – FREE Guide

Wednesday Sep 22, 2021

How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans – FREE Guide

Wednesday Sep 22, 2021

  Get ready to find out what selling Medicare Advantage is all about! Whether you’re already an insurance agent selling Medicare or you’re transitioning to MA sales, we want to help you build your career. Our eBook is packed with information on Medicare Advantage – certification, contracting, sales pitches, cross-selling tips, training, marketing, and more! Wondering who qualifies for MA plans or when you can enroll your clients? We answer those questions, and give you an AEP Ready-to-Sell Checklist, FAQs on AHIP, and info on enrolling clients online with Medicareful. Download your copy of our FREE eBook today! Grab Your FREE Copy of How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing Get the eBook – The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   More episodes you’ll like:   September 17, 2021 | The Friday Five 2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info How to Help Your Clients Get the Most Out of Their Medicare Advantage Plans Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D What Are the New Medicare Advantage & Part D Communication Requirements for 2022?   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   How to Pick a Medicare Advantage Plan Understanding Your Medicare Advantage MOOP Limit What is Medicare Part C (Advantage)?   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Largest COLA Since 1983 Projected & How It Affects Part B Premiums Medicare & Medicaid Compared: How Both Programs Benefit Insurance Agents NAHU 2022 Medicare Certification Training   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

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Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages

Tuesday Sep 21, 2021

Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages

Tuesday Sep 21, 2021

  Help your clients choose the right type of life insurance product! In this episode, we go over what life insurance means in every stage life including which products you can recommend.   Read the text version.   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this Episode:   2018 Insurance Barometer Study 3 Ways to Calculate Your Clients' Life Insurance Needs 5 Tips for New Parents Considering Life Insurance How Life Insurance Works in a Divorce Life Insurance Sales Post Dramatic Gains Not Seen in Nearly Four Decades Life Insurance for Married Couples Life insurance for retirees: For some it makes sense Life Insurance: What to Consider As a Business Owner Retirement: Life insurance for empty nesters and retirees The Value of Children's Life Insurance   More episode you’ll like:   5 Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe 5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance How to Make the Most of Life Insurance Awareness Month What Are the New Medicare Advantage & Part D Communication Requirements for 2022?   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Does Medicare Cover Obesity Screening and Behavioral Therapy? Medicare Fraud and Abuse: What is it and How Can I Spot It? Ways Seniors Can Save on Travel   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent’s Most Important Non-Renewable Resource   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

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September 17, 2021 | The Friday Five

Friday Sep 17, 2021

September 17, 2021 | The Friday Five

Friday Sep 17, 2021

  The Friday Five for September 17, 2021: Surviving AEP COLA estimate for 2022 Ginger Mental Health App in Spanish Inflation & Shipping California Streaming Recap   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Apple Event Recap: iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7 and iPad Updates Revealed Ginger Announces its On-Demand Mental Healthcare Offering in Spanish for all 25 Million People With Access to Ginger Ginger's mental health app now available in Spanish with full rollout to all 25M users by early 2022 Here's everything Apple announced at its iPhone 13 event Here’s why your food prices keep going up “Melting face,” “pregnant person,” and 35 other emoji approved for Unicode 14.0 Social Security could get biggest cost-of-living increase in 40 years amid COVID-19-related inflation surge Surviving AEP Articles Surviving AEP Playlist Surviving AEP Trailer The Best New Emoji Maybe Ever Just Got Approved (Along With 36 Others) The Friday Five Playlist Trending News for Insurance Agents   More episodes you’ll like:   September 10, 2021 | The Friday Five 5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out in a Crowd 5 Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent’s Most Important Non-Renewable Resource   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Cooking for Beginners: A Simple Bread Recipe Does Medicare Cover Obesity Screening and Behavioral Therapy? Internet Safety Tips for Seniors   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent’s Most Important Non-Renewable Resource   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

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5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd

Thursday Sep 16, 2021

5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd

Thursday Sep 16, 2021

  Want to stand out from the rest of the insurance agents selling Medicare? Not sure how to get started? Use these tips to elevate your marketing to the next level!   Read the text version.   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   5 Tips for Creating Your Personal Brand 6 Colors That Are Proven to Boost Sales 67.3 Million in the United States Spoke a Foreign Language at Home in 2018 America’s Health Insurance Plans Build Your Brand with Community Involvement Business Card Templates & Designs from VistaPrint Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing English Language & Usage Stack Exchange Fonts That Get Your Business Card Noticed Grammar Girl Podcast Grammarly Grammarly Blog How to choose the perfect colors for your business card How To Find A Bilingual Insurance Agent Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication Knight School from Ritter Insurance Marketing Learn how Medicareful helps insurance agents National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) – Who We Are National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) ShopRitterIM.com   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Tips for Creating Your Own Personal Brand Best Practices for Writing an Email to Your Insurance Clients How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent Should You Become a Certified Insurance Counselor?   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   3 Simple Ways to Learn a New Language All About Community Gardens Capisce? Why Learning a Language is Great for Your Mind What Certifications & Training Does a Medicare Sales Agent Need? Why Seniors Should Indulge Their Inner Artist   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent’s Most Important Non-Renewable Resource   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

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Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance

Tuesday Sep 14, 2021

Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance

Tuesday Sep 14, 2021

  Looking for a refresher on Medicare compliance before AEP? We’ve got you covered with the important Medicare Guideline updates you need to know about, like how the MCMG are now the Medicare Advantage and Part D Communication Requirements. We outline what is and isn’t allowed in this updated episode of the ASG Podcast.   Read the text version.   Learn more about Medicareful   Mentioned in this episode:   Defining the True Value of $0 Premium for Medicare Advantage Plans Exciting Changes to the 48-Hour Scope of Appointment Rule Federal Register 101 Federal Register Site Get Your FREE Medicareful Site! How to Better Market Yourself Marketing & Incentives from Ritter Insurance Marketing Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements Medicareful Direct Enrollment Site Part D Communication Requirements Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event What to Know About SOAs in Senior Market Sales   More episodes you’ll like:   September 10, 2021 | The Friday Five Insurance Agents & CMS Compliance | Social Media 101 Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro Ritter Acquires Executive Resource Insurance Network, Expands in Florida Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent’s Most Important Non-Renewable Resource   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Common Behaviors That Can Lead to Cancer How Do Medicare Agents Make Money? Quick and Easy Recipes for One   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

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September 10, 2021 | The Friday Five

Friday Sep 10, 2021

September 10, 2021 | The Friday Five

Friday Sep 10, 2021

  The Friday Five for September 10, 2021: Updates on Budget Reconciliation Bill Impact of Medicare Expansion How many steps per day? Hack to free up space in Gmail Apple announces California Streaming Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Apple’s iPhone 13 event will take place on September 14th Business groups aim to divide Democrats on $3.5T spending bill Democrats hit the gas on Biden's multitrillion-dollar safety net bill Experts say adding dental coverage to Medicare won't trigger major shift away from Medicare Advantage Forget 10,000 steps — here's how much you should actually walk per day, according to science GOP pressure to block bipartisan infrastructure bill builds in the House How to Mass Delete Emails in Gmail iPhone 13 release date: Here's everything we know about the announcement next week Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report: New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2022 Scoop: Manchin backs as little as $1 trillion of Biden's $3.5 trillion plan Steps per Day and All-Cause Mortality in Middle-aged Adults in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Study Study Suggests a New Number of Daily Steps For Health Benefits, And It's Not 10,000   More episodes you’ll like:   September 3, 2021 | The Friday Five How to Survive AEP 2022 Organization Tips and Tricks for AEP What Are the New Medicare Advantage & Part D Communication Requirements for 2022? Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent’s Most Important Non-Renewable Resource   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   All About Medicare Waiting Periods Quick and Easy Recipes for One What is Sarcopenia?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro Ritter Acquires Executive Resource Insurance Network, Expands in Florida Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent’s Most Important Non-Renewable Resource   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

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