Agent Survival Guide Podcast
2021-10
Episodes
Friday Oct 29, 2021
October 29, 2021 | The Friday Five
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
The Friday Five for October 29, 2021:
New study: Stress in AmericaTM 2021
Worry vs. Stress vs. Anxiety
Practicing Mindfulness
Journaling to Combat Worry
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
Mentioned in this episode:
An elderly pug has declared it a Bones Day Era and the internet is happy
Bones or No Bones? A Dog on TikTok Is Setting Today’s Mood.
In Defense of "No Bones"
Is Mindfulness Effective for Managing Anxiety Disorders?
Stress and decision-making during the pandemic - Stress in AmericaTM 2021
Stress from the pandemic has made even basic decision-making difficult, poll finds
The Difference Between Worry, Stress and Anxiety
Unwind this Monday with the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique
Worry And Stress: Why It Is Important To Understand The Difference
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October 22, 2021 | The Friday Five
August 6, 2021 | The Friday Five (Apps for Mindfulness)
How to Be an Adaptable Insurance Agent
How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents
Stress Relief Tips to Get You Through AEP
Articles to Share with Your Clients:
Cooking for Beginners: Even More Techniques and Tips
When Should I Seek Mental Health Help?
Why Do We Feel Fear?
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:
Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts
A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:
4 Steps to Selling Cancer Insurance
Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEP
How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents
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Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Stress Relief Tips to Get You Through AEP
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
It’s the Annual Enrollment Period, yes AEP is here! But that doesn’t mean you need to stress. Take a deep breath and listen to our tips on avoiding burn out during busy season.
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Mentioned in this episode:
3 Tips to Manage Stress from the American Heart Association
9 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Application
Boost Business Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance
Finish Work Faster Using e-Apps
How do you survive open enrollment season?
How to Motivate Your Employees: Give Them Compliments and Pizza
Ritter's Round Table Facebook Group
Stress management: Prevent setbacks
Stress relief from laughter? It's no joke
Therapy dog offers stress relief at work
Toxic self-talk habits that prevent sales success
Using Mobile Technology for Work Linked to Higher Stress
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5 Real-Life Medicare Sales Scenarios and How to Handle Them
5 MORE Real-Life Medicare Sales Scenarios and How to Handle Them
How to Build Rapport Selling Insurance Online and Over the Phone
Organization Tips and Tricks for AEP
What an FMO Can Do for Your Business
Articles to Share with Your Clients:
The Physical Toll of Excessive Stress
When Should I Seek Mental Health Help?
Why Do We Feel Fear?
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:
2022 Plans Are Now Available on the Medicare Quote Engine
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event
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Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEP
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Are you prepared to talk about Medicare telehealth benefits this AEP? Whether you call it telemedicine, telecare, or a virtual visit, these benefits are growing in popularity. Learn how your clients can utilize them, which beneficiaries are most likely to access them, and more!
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Mentioned in this episode:
78% of patients are satisfied with virtual health care, according to telehealth survey
CMS booklet on Telehealth Services
Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
Does Medicare Cover Telehealth Services?
Medicare Telemedicine Health Care Provider Fact Sheet
Ritter Insurance Marketing Carrier & Product Map
Telehealth: Connecting Consumers to Care Everywhere
Telehealth statistics and telemedicine trends 2021
Trump Administration Finalizes Permanent Expansion of Medicare Telehealth Services and Improved Payment for Time Doctors Spend with Patients
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October 22, 2021 | The Friday Five
Effective Sales Strategies for Your Second Medicare AEP During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Here are the Medicare Out-of-Pocket Expenses That Cost Beneficiaries the Most
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event
Articles to Share with Your Clients:
Does Vitamin C Boost Your Immune System?
Getting Creative with Comfort Food: Healthy Gnocchi
Why Do We Feel Fear?
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:
How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event
The Ritter Platform Launches Provider Lookup, FastTrack, & Lead Sharing for the 2022 AEP
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Friday Oct 22, 2021
October 22, 2021 | The Friday Five
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
The Friday Five for October 22, 2021:
Social Security announces official 2022 COLA
Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust
Over-the-counter Hearing Aids?
Medicare Beneficiaries & Plan Comparison
Headspace & Ginger Merger Finalized
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Mentioned in this episode:
AHIP Test Tips & Tricks for Medicare Certification
Bill to Change Social Security COLA, Expand Payroll Tax Coming Wednesday
FAQs about AHIP
FDA proposes rule to offer over-the-counter hearing aids
Headspace Health
Headspace, Ginger finalize merger to form $3B mental health company
How the CPI-E Compares With the CPI-W for the Annual Social Security COLA
Seven in Ten Medicare Beneficiaries Did Not Compare Plans During Past Open Enrollment Period
Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust
Social Security beneficiaries will soon see the biggest jump in monthly checks in 40 years. How to prepare
Social Security Benefits Increase in 2022
What is AHIP and Why Do You Need It?
What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It?
More episodes you’ll like:
October 15, 2021 | The Friday Five
5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd
Effective Sales Strategies for Your Second Medicare AEP During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Here are the Medicare Out-of-Pocket Expenses That Cost Beneficiaries the Most
Selling Life Insurance to Clients with Budget Concerns
Articles to Share with Your Clients:
Does Medicare Cover Spouses or Dependents?
Does Vitamin C Boost Your Immune System?
When Should I Seek Mental Health Help?
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:
How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:
2022 Plans Are Now Available on the Medicare Quote Engine
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event
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Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Why is Cancer Insurance Worth Selling?
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Unsure about adding cancer insurance to your sales portfolio? We outline the details of this ancillary product, including its benefits for your Medicare clients!
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Mentioned in this episode:
4 Steps to Selling Cancer Insurance
Death or Debt? National Estimates of Financial Toxicity in Person with Newly-Diagnosed Cancer
Every ‘Second’ Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke Insurance?
How much can a healthy lifestyle cut your risk of cancer?
Lifetime Risk of Developing or Dying From Cancer
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4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care
4 Steps to Selling Cancer Insurance
Every ‘Second’ Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack, and Stroke Insurance?
Ritter is More Than Medicare & Our New Team Brand Shows Why
Secure a Bigger, Better Business with Ancillary Products
Articles to Share with Your Clients:
Does Vitamin C Boost Your Immune System?
Signs Food Has Started to Spoil
Your Guide to the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
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 to Client Loyalty and Retention
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:
2022 Plans Are Now Available on the Medicare Quote Engine
Navigating Insurance Sales During the Medicare AEP & COVID
The Ritter Platform Launches Provider Lookup, FastTrack, & Lead Sharing for the 2022 AEP
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Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Here are the Medicare Out-of-Pocket Expenses That Cost Beneficiaries the Most
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
How much do your Medicare clients spend on their coverage in a year? Do your clients know what out-of-pocket expenses they can expect? In this episode, we explore the costs your clients pay out-of-pocket for Medicare, whether they've got Original Medicare, a Medicare Supplement, a stand-alone Medicare Part D plan, Medicare Advantage, or MAPD. We look beyond premiums, breaking down out-of-pocket exposure into deductibles, coinsurance, copays, prescription drug costs, medical supplies, ancillary expenses, networks, and other deciding factors. It's a must-listen for every insurance agent!
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Mentioned in this episode:
Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
How Much Do Medicare Beneficiaries Spend Out of Pocket on Health Care?
2020 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles
7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans
Are You Offering Multiple LTC Insurance Options?
Defining the True Value of $0 Premium for Medicare Advantage Plans
Durable medical equipment (DME) coverage
Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements
How to Save Your Clients Money on Prescription Drugs
Is Your Doctor in Your Medicare Plan’s Network? How to Tell
Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans
Your Formulary: Knowing What’s Covered
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5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance
Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication
What Are the New Medicare Advantage & Part D Communication Requirements for 2022?
Articles to Share with Your Clients:
Cooking for Beginners: Frying Safety
The Value of Working with an Insurance Agent
Ways Seniors Can Save on Groceries
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans
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:
Get Your Medicare Advantage Sales Contracts Here — Recommendations for 2022
The Ritter Platform Launches Provider Lookup, FastTrack, & Lead Sharing for the 2022 AEP
Selling Life Insurance to Clients with Budget Concerns
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Friday Oct 15, 2021
October 15, 2021 | The Friday Five
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Friday Oct 15, 2021
AEP 2022 has officially begun! We're kicking off annual enrollment period with tips agents can use during sales presentations. Jason Meyers, West Director of Sales for Ritter Insurance Marketing joins Sarah to share his sales expertise. You don't want to miss this episode of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!
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Mentioned in this episode:
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance
Medicareful Living Blog
Ritter Insurance Marketing Official Site
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October 8, 2021 | The Friday Five
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication
Keys to Client Retention: Face to Face Communication
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event
Articles to Share with Your Clients:
CMS Announces 2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D Costs
Does Vitamin C Boost Your Immune System?
Mechanical Hobbies for Seniors
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:
Effective Sales Strategies for Your Second Medicare AEP During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Ritter Platform Launches Provider Lookup, FastTrack, & Lead Sharing for the 2022 AEP
Get Your Medicare Advantage Sales Contracts Here — Recommendations for 2022
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Friday Oct 08, 2021
October 8, 2021 | The Friday Five
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
The Friday Five for October 8, 2021:
Medicare Advantage Plan Recommendations for 2022
Illustrating Dental, Hearing, and Vision OOP Cost for your Clients
Best and Worst State for Medicare Part D Costs
Learning from the Facebook Outage
Pre-AEP Mental Health Check
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Mentioned in this episode:
12 Cheapest States for Prescription Drugs
12 Most Expensive States for Prescription Drugs
Apple's Tim Cook talks mental health and 'mindless scrolling'
Dental, Hearing, and Vision Costs and Coverage Among Medicare Beneficiaries in Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage
Effective Sales Strategies for Your Second Medicare AEP During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Facebook’s outage frustrates advertisers heading into the holiday season
Get Your Medicare Advantage Sales Contracts Here – Recommendations for 2022 (Listen|Read)
Small business owners reveal just how much the Facebook outage affected them
Small Business Owners Who Depend On Social Media Are Exploring Other Options After The Facebook Outage
These 4 Red Flags Might Mean You're Due For A Mental Health Check-In
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October 1, 2021 | The Friday Five
5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance
International Podcast Day 2021
What Can MAPD Insurance Agents Do Prior to AEP?
Articles to Share with Your Clients:
6 Ways to Boost Lung Health
The Value of Working with an Insurance Agent
Using Basil in Your Cooking
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:
Get Your Medicare Advantage Sales Contracts Here — Recommendations for 2022
The Ritter Platform Launches Provider Lookup, FastTrack, & Lead Sharing for the 2022 AEP
Selling Life Insurance to Clients with Budget Concerns
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Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Effective Sales Strategies for Your Second Medicare AEP During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
AEP 2022 is coming, but the COVID-19 pandemic is still here. What does that mean for your insurance business? Learn the strategies to sell Medicare plans safely and compliantly during this time.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
4 Reasons Why Agents Should Sell Medicare Advantage Plans for 2022
2022 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D
Comirnaty and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
Comparing the COVID-19 Vaccines: How Are They Different?
COVID-19 Integrated County View
FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine
Guiding Your Agency Through COVID-19
How to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
How to Be an Adaptable Insurance Agent
Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
Learn More about Medicareful
Medicareful 2020 Year-in-Review: Here's What We Accomplished
Navigating Insurance Sales During the Medicare AEP & COVID
Reassuring Clients During Difficult Times
See the Data on Breakthrough Covid Hospitalizations and Deaths by State
The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs
The Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEP
The Ritter Platform Launches Provider Lookup, FastTrack & Lead Sharing for the 2022 AEP
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October 1, 2021 | The Friday Five
Guiding Your Agency Through COVID-19
What Can MAPD Insurance Agents Do Prior to AEP?
Articles to Share with Your Clients:
All About Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccination
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Wearing a Mask
COVID Vaccine Myths & Facts
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:
Get Your Medicare Advantage Sales Contracts Here — Recommendations for 2022
The Ritter Platform Launches Provider Lookup, FastTrack, & Lead Sharing for the 2022 AEP
Selling Life Insurance to Clients with Budget Concerns
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Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Get Your Medicare Advantage Sales Contracts Here – Recommendations for 2022
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Looking for Medicare Advantage portfolio recommendations? We’ve got the info you want – plan benefits and features, plus competitive states. We break it down carrier by carrier in this episode of our ASG Podcast!
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Agent Survival Guide Blog
Agent Survival Guide Podcast Official Site
Register with RitterIM.com
Ritter Insurance Marketing Carrier & Product Map
Watch Summits Presentations
Carrier Appointment Links (requires RitterIM login):
Aetna
Alignment Healthcare
Anthem
Cigna
Devoted Health
EmblemHealth
Geisinger
Humana
Lasso Healthcare
Regence
SCAN
Wellcare
Zing
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October 1, 2021 | The Friday Five
5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd
Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance
How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans – FREE Guide
What Can MAPD Insurance Agents Do Prior to AEP?
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:
Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts
A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:
Organization Tips and Tricks for AEP
Selling Life Insurance to Clients with Budget Concerns
What Can MAPD Insurance Agents Do Prior to AEP?
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Friday Oct 01, 2021
October 1, 2021 | The Friday Five
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Friday Oct 01, 2021
The Friday Five for October 1, 2021:
AEP Marketing Begins!
Latest Update on Medicare Expansion
USPS Delays Start Today
COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Data for Kids 5-11 Submitted to FDA
YouTube bans vaccine misinformation videos and accounts
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Mentioned in this episode:
Delivering for America Fact Sheet
Delivering for America: Our Vision and Ten-Year Plan
Delta Variant: What We Know About the Science
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max & Other Major Streaming Services in October 2021
Fauci Sees Pfizer Vaccine Approval For Young Kids By End Of October
Managing harmful vaccine content on YouTube
New USPS price hikes and delays begin in October: What to know today
Pelosi Says Infrastructure, Social Safety Net Will Be Voted on Separately
Pfizer and BioNTech Submit Initial Data to U.S. FDA From Pivotal Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine in Children 5 to