2021-11

  Have clients who like to travel? Help them navigate to Medicare coverage that works for them. The ASG team has solutions for travelers of all kinds.   Read the text version.   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing Growing Old in America: Expectations vs. Reality Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Cost Plans: What’s the Difference? Med Supp Changes on the Horizon Infographic Why are Part D Prescription Drug Plans So Different?   More episodes you’ll like:   2022 Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles 3 Tips to Help Your Clients Avoid Health Insurance Scams 4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch Tips on Dealing with a Difficult Client Top 10 Holiday Toys 2021   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   3 Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers Can I Prevent Aneurysms or Ruptures? What is the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEP Halfway through AEP: Reflect & Review Your Medicare Sales Strategies Offer Clients Cancer Insurance Featuring Coverage For Genomic Sequencing 4 Ways Medicareful Living Can Help Your Sales Strategy   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  Survive holiday toy shopping with Sarah! She's done her research, created the spreadsheets, and compiled her list of must-have toys. Listen to hear her picks for the Top Holiday Toys of 2021.   Mentioned in this episode:   Baby Alive Lulu Achoo – Amazon | Target | Walmart Beyblade Burst Surge Speedstorm Motor Strike Battle Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart Bluey Ultimate Caravan Adventures Caravan Playset – Amazon | Walmart Chuckle & Roar Pop It! XL – Target CoComelon Official Deluxe Interactive JJ Doll with Sounds – Amazon | Target | Walmart Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad – Amazon | Target | Walmart Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Castle – Amazon | Target | Walmart Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Ultimate Learning Bot – Amazon | Target | Walmart Kinetic Sand Sandisfactory Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart Lego Super Mario Adventures with Luigi Starter Course – Amazon | Target | Walmart LOL Surprise OMG Movie Magic Studios – Amazon | Target | Walmart Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron – Amazon | Target | Walmart Nintendo Switch – Amazon | Target | Walmart Osmo Math Wizard and the Magical Workshop – Amazon | Target Pokemon 25th Anniversary Celebrations Elite Trainer Box – Amazon | Walmart Purse Pets – Amazon | Target | Walmart Squeakee The Balloon Dino – Amazon | Target | Walmart Squishmallows – Amazon | Target | Walmart Star Wars Galactic Snackin' Grogu – Amazon | Target Tamagotchi Pix – Amazon | Target | Walmart TeeTurtle The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie – Amazon | Walmart Vtech KidiZoom PrintCam – Amazon | Target | Walmart WowWee Got2Glow Fairy Finder – Amazon | Target | Walmart WowWee My Squishy Little Dumplings – Amazon | Target | Walmart   More episodes you’ll like:   2022 Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles 3 Tips to Help Your Clients Avoid Health Insurance Scams November 12, 2021 | The Friday Five November 19, 2021 | The Friday Five Tips on Dealing with a Difficult Client   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   3 Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers Getting Creative with Thanksgiving Classics Holiday Dinner Survival Guide   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 November 19, 2021: 2022 Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles We're talking about the 4% rule... again How to attend an event post-pandemic (when you don't really want to) Spotify announces new acquisition in audio Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Earbuds Warning   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   2022 Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles (ASG Podcast episode) 2022 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles (ASG Blog article) 2022 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles/2022 Medicare Part D Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts (CMS Fact Sheet) Are Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro Earbuds Causing Ear Infections? Experts say the 4% rule, a popular retirement income strategy, is outdated Lismio App | Apple | Android Lismio on Spotify October 22, 2021 | The Friday Five PSA: The Galaxy Buds Pro and Buds 2 can cause ear infections for some users Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are infectious in all the wrong ways Spotify is acquiring an audiobook company Spotify Plans to Add Audiobooks to Its Already Cluttered App The 4% rule is being debated — again — but here’s what you should do When You Must Attend an Event You Wanted to Avoid   More episodes you’ll like:   November 12, 2021 | The Friday Five 4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch 4 Ways Medicareful Living Can Help Your Sales Strategy Staying Compliant Without Compromising Salesmanship Tips on Dealing with a Difficult Client   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   3 Ways to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey Can Medicare Help Me Stop Smoking? Here’s What Medicare Costs in 2022   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:   Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents Offer Clients Cancer Insurance Featuring Coverage for Genomic Sequencing   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  Save your clients from falling prey to insurance scams or fraud! Learn how to help your clients avoid scams and keep their information safe.   Read the text version.   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing Are You Being Scammed? Telltale Signs to Look For Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency How Can I Protect Myself from Scams? How to report Medicare fraud Insights on Medicare Genetic DNA Testing Fraud Medicare Fraud and Abuse: What is It and How Can I Spot It? Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO The top frauds of 2020 Understanding Your Medicare Explanation of Benefits Your Medicare Card What to Do If Your Medicare Card is Lost or Stolen   More episodes you’ll like:   November 12, 2021 | The Friday Five 4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch Staying Compliant Without Compromising Salesmanship Stress Relief Tips to Get You Through AEP Tips on Dealing with a Difficult Client   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Can I Prevent Aneurysms or Ruptures? The Benefits of Unplugging Using Chinese Five Spice in Your Cooking   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:   4 Ways Medicareful Living Can Help Your Sales Strategy Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  Have you ever had a difficult client? Check out our tips on how to work through three frustrating (but common!) situations insurance agents face in the field. We've got some advice on when to walk away, too!    Read the text version.   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales Info on Ritter’s Medicare Quote Engine Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication Learn More about Medicareful   More episodes you’ll like:   November 12, 2021 | The Friday Five Here are the Medicare Out-of-Pocket Expenses That Cost Beneficiaries the Most Stress Relief Tips to Get You Through AEP What Agents Can’t Say During Medicare Sales Appointments   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   It’s Flu Season! Should You Get a Flu Shot? Using Chinese Five Spice in Your Cooking What You Should Know About the COVID Booster   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   4 Ways Medicareful Living Can Help Your Sales Strategy How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents What Agents Can't Say During Medicare Sales Appointments   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  CMS just announced the 2022 Medicare Part A and B premiums and deductibles. Find out what the cost of Medicare will be for your clients in the coming year.   Read the text version.   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing 2022 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles/2022 Medicare Part D Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts CMS 2022 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles CMS Announces 2022 Medicare Part B Premiums CMS Fast Facts July 2022   More episodes you’ll like:   November 12, 2021 | The Friday Five 4 Ways Medicareful Living Can Help Your Sales Strategy 5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd Here are the Medicare Out-of-Pocket Expenses That Cost Beneficiaries the Most What Agents Can’t Say During Medicare Sales Appointments   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Using Chinese Five Spice in Your Cooking What are Medicare Deductibles? What You Should Know About the COVID Booster   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Offer Clients Cancer Insurance Featuring Coverage for Genomic Sequencing 4 Ways Medicareful Living Can Help Your Sales Strategy How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents   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 November 12, 2021: Bi-Partisan infrastructure bill passes Vaccine mandate for large companies & health care workers Noom Mood Mental Wellness Program Twitter Blue Subscription Service Instagram Creator Subscriptions Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Biden-Harris Administration Issues Emergency Regulation Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers Blocked for now, Biden's vaccine-or-test rule for workers faces uncertain future CBO says social spending bill score 'will take longer,' in potential blow to Democrats' timing Centrist Democrats now hold the cards as infrastructure bill heads to Biden's desk Disney Plus Day marks the streaming service's 2-year anniversary on November 12 with new releases like 'Shang-Chi' and 'Jungle Cruise' FACT SHEET: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Boosts Clean Energy Jobs, Strengthens Resilience, and Advances Environmental Justice Instagram’s creator subscriptions nearing launch, App Store listing reveals Instagram Preparing to Launch Subscriptions to Let Users Pay for 'Exclusive Content' From Creators Noom Announces Noom Mood – A New Program Aimed at Reducing Stress and Improving Mental Wellness Noom Mood Official Website The bipartisan infrastructure bill is both historic and not nearly enough Twitter Blue subscription now rolling out in US with undo button, custom app icons, more Twitter will now let you pay to undo tweets and read ad-free news in the US Vaccine rule for larger employers, federal contractors and certain health care workers to take effect January 4   More episodes you’ll like:   November 5, 2021 | The Friday Five 4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch Staying Compliant Without Compromising Salesmanship   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Does Medicare Cover Spouses or Dependents? Using Chinese Five Spice in Your Cooking Why Seniors Should Indulge Their Inner Artist   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   4 Ways Medicareful Living Can Help Your Sales Strategy How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents What Agents Can't Say During Medicare Sales Appointments   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  We've hit the halfway point of AEP! It’s a great time to think about what you're doing well! But it’s also beneficial to consider what could be improved on to really maximize your sales potential. Learn how to reflect, renew, and re-energize your sales for the remainder of the Annual Enrollment Period.   Read the text version.   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   More episodes you’ll like:   November 5, 2021 | The Friday Five October 29, 2021 | The Friday Five 4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch Get Your Medicare Advantage Sales Contracts Here – Recommendations for 2022 Stress Relief Tips to Get You Through AEP   Mentioned in this episode:   4 Steps to Finding the Perfect PDP for Your Client Contracting Made Simple & Smart Finish Work Faster Using e-Apps How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales How to Follow up with Medicare Clients Compliantly Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication Learn More About Medicareful Methods to Boost Your Medicare Business Organization Tips and Tricks for AEP Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event See How the Ritter Platform Works! See What Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress Looks Like Now – 5 Years Later Senior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age 65 and Older Surviving AEP Tech Takeaways for Forward-Thinking Insurance Agents The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs The Hidden Value of Selling Medicare Supplements During AEP The Ritter Platform Launches 3 New Tools and Shared Client Records What Seniors Value Most in an MA Plan Why Do People Buy Brand Names?   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   It’s Flu Season! Should You Get a Flu Shot? Using Chinese Five Spice in Your Cooking What You Should Know About the COVID Booster   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   4 Ways Medicareful Living Can Help Your Sales Strategy How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents What Agents Can't Say During Medicare Sales Appointments   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 improve your selling skills? Learn how to make a better insurance sales pitch! We outline four game-changing sales presentation tips for insurance agents.   Read the text version   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing 10 positive body language techniques to help you succeed Active Listening: The Art of Empathetic Conversation Asking the Right Questions to Make the Sale Consumer Behavior: How People Make Buying Decisions Billy Mays OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover Commercial Survey of Consumer Health Insurance Literacy Reveals Less Than Half of Americans Understand How Their Plan Works Survey: Majority of us don't understand basic health insurance terms The Hidden Reasons Why Customers Buy Your Products The Important of Pace and The Power of Pause What Happens When You Assume   More episodes you’ll like:   November 5, 2021 | The Friday Five 4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency Are Your Medicare Marketing Materials Compliant? Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance Staying Compliant Without Compromising Salesmanship   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Mentorship: The Importance of Passing on Knowledge Simple Ways to Cut Back on Sugar The Difference Between the Flu and a Cold   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:   Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   4 Ways Medicareful Living Can Help Your Sales Strategy How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents What Agents Can't Say During Medicare Sales Appointments   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Sarah’s LinkedIn Sarah’s Instagram  

  Don’t let Medicare compliance overwhelm you. Listen to this episode! We outline three easy ways to stay compliant without having to sacrifice time that you could spend selling.   Read the text version.   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing Are Your Medicare Marketing Materials Compliant? How to Follow Up with Medicare Clients Compliantly Learn more about the Ritter Platform See How Medicareful Works! What to Know About SOAs in Senior Market Sales   More episodes you’ll like:   Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance October 29, 2021 | The Friday Five October 22, 2021 | The Friday Five October 15, 2021 | The Friday Five Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event Why Go About Your Business in an Ethical, Compliant Fashion   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Cooking for Beginners: Basic Homemade Pasta Recipe Do All Doctors Accept Medicare Assignment? Ways Seniors Can Save on Groceries   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:   4 Ways Medicareful Living Can Help Your Sales Strategy How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents The Ritter Platform Launches Provider Lookup, FastTrack, & Lead Sharing for the 2022 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