Agent Apps | Apps for Wellness

 
There are apps for just about everything! In this episode, Tina reviews apps to help you on your wellness journey.
Balance Official Website: https://balanceapp.com/ 
Daylio Official Website: https://daylio.net/ 
Macros Calorie Counter Official Website: https://macros.app/ 
  
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Resources:
Budget-Friendly Streaming Services: https://pod.fo/e/28aaea 
Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons: https://pod.fo/e/2870fc
Instagram Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28803f  
Tips for Insurance Agents Working on the Road: https://ritterim.com/blog/tips-for-insurance-agents-working-on-the-road/  
Top 10 Holiday Toys of 2024: https://pod.fo/e/287dd6  
Ritter Staff’s Top 5 Apps: https://pod.fo/e/28515e  
  
References:
“Discover Macros.” Macros App - Calorie Counter, https://macros.app/. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024. 
“Discover Personalized Meditation with the Balance App.” Discover Personalized Meditation with the Balance App,
https://balanceapp.com/. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024. 
“Journal, Diary and Mood Tracker.” Daylio, https://daylio.net/. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
  
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Agent Apps | Top 5 Apps of 2024

 
Tina searched all the top lists and poured over user reviews to bring you the top 5 apps of 2024. Listen to find out which apps made the list!
 
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Partiful: https://partiful.com/
Temu: https://www.temu.com/temu-app.html
Slack: https://slack.com/
QuickBooks: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/
Monopoly Go: https://www.monopolygo.com/
 
Resources
Apps for Tracking Business Expenses: https://pod.fo/e/28ab04
Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://pod.fo/e/28aaf5
Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets? https://pod.fo/e/27f3bc
How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client: https://pod.fo/e/282827
Ritter Staff’s Top 5 Apps: https://pod.fo/e/28515e
 
References:
“Free Online Party Invites.” Partiful, https://partiful.com/. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024. Bright, Sam. “Google Play’s Best Apps and Games of 2024.” Google, Google, 18 Nov. 2024, blog.google/products/google-play/google-play-best-apps-games-2024/.
“Monopoly Go!” MONOPOLY GO!, www.monopolygo.com/. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
“Most Popular Apps 2024: Global Stats & Rankings.” Backlinko, 21 Nov. 2024, https://backlinko.com/most-popular-apps.
“Most Popular Apps (2024).” Business of Apps, 5 Nov. 2024, https://www.businessofapps.com/data/most-popular-apps/.
Slack. “Ai Work Management & Productivity Tools.” Slack, https://slack.com/. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
“Temu App.” Temu, https://www.temu.com/temu-app.html. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Feng, Emily. “Why Hundreds of Online Merchants Are Protesting What They Call Temu’s Arbitrary Fines.” NPR, NPR, 2 Aug. 2024, https://www.npr.org/2024/08/02/nx-s1-5058537/why-hundreds-of-online-merchants-are-protesting-what-they-call-temus-arbitrary-fines.
“QuickBooks®: Official Site: Smart Tools. Better Business.” QuickBooks®: Official Site | Smart Tools. Better Business., https://quickbooks.intuit.com/. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
 
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Best Mobile Group Games!

 
Stay entertained with family and friends with these games for large parties!
 
Gogogo! App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gogogo-the-party-game/id1517869671
Gogogo! Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Studiosaurus.Gogogothegame&hl=en_US
Jackbox Games Official Website: https://www.jackboxgames.com/games/
 
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Resources:
Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://pod.fo/e/28aaf5  
Budget-Friendly Streaming Services: https://pod.fo/e/28aaea
Educate Clients on OTC Benefits in Medicare Advantage Plans: https://pod.fo/e/27a352
How Ask Integrity Can Streamline Your Medicare Sales Appointments: https://pod.fo/e/27a354  
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://pod.fo/e/28aaec
 
References:
“Are Your Games Family Friendly? What Are They Rated? – Jackbox Games.” Support Jackbox Games, support.jackboxgames.com/hc/en-us/articles/15794785491351-Are-your-games-family-friendly-What-are-they-rated. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
Wiki, Contributors to Jackbox Games. “The Jackbox Party Pack (Series).” Jackbox Games Wiki, Fandom, Inc., www.jackboxgames.fandom.com/wiki/The_Jackbox_Party_Pack_(series)#The_Jackbox_Party_Pack_10. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
“Party! Play Silly Party Games with Friends.” Gogogo, gogogo.gg/. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
“Plan Your next Family Game Night with Jackbox Games.” Jackbox Games, hello.jackboxgames.com/jackbox-for-families/. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
 
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Agent Apps | Ritter Staff’s Top 5 Apps

 
We asked our HQ staff what their top apps are, listen to this episode to learn their answers! Did your favorite app make the list?
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Google Calendar: https://workspace.google.com/intl/en-US/products/calendar/EveryDollar: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/everydollar?snid=free-tools.budgeting.everydollar-budget-appGiant Food Stores App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/giant-food-stores/id491014869Giant Food Stores Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.giantfoods.mobile.droid&hl=enMeta Business Suite: https://www.facebook.com/business/tools/meta-business-suite Canva: https://www.canva.com/Adobe Express: https://www.adobe.com/express/
 
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Resources:
4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://pod.fo/e/28aafc
Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://pod.fo/e/28ab3d
Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://pod.fo/e/28aaf5
How to Create a Google Business Profile: https://pod.fo/e/28ab05
Insurance Agents as TPMOs:  What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://pod.fo/e/28aaf1
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
 
References:
“Everydollar: Make a Budget and Track Expenses.” Ramsey Solutions, www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/everydollar?snid=free-tools.budgeting.everydollar-budget-app.
Dixon, Stacy Jo. “Facebook Monthly Active Users Worldwide 2023.” Statista.Com, Statista, 21 May 2024, www.statista.com/statistics/264810/number-of-monthly-active-facebook-users-worldwide/.
“Free Design Tool: Presentations, Video, Social Media | CANVA.” Canva, www.canva.com/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
“Free Design, Photo, and Video Tool - Design Made Easy | Adobe Express.” Adobe, www.adobe.com/express/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
“Giant - Apps on Google Play.” Google Play, Google, https://www.play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.giantfoods.mobile.droid&hl=en. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
“Giant Choice Rewards.” Giant, https://www.giantfoodstores.com/rewards/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. LLC, Giant Food Stores.
“Giant Food Stores.” App Store, 4 Jan. 2012, https://www.apps.apple.com/us/app/giant-food-stores/id491014869.
“Log into Facebook.” Facebook, www.facebook.com/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
“The 20 Most Popular Social Media Platforms in 2024.” Backlinko, 26 July 2024, www.backlinko.com/social-media-platforms.
“Meta Business Suite.” Facebook, www.facebook.com/business/tools/meta-business-suite. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
Dixon, Stacy Jo. “Meta Global Community Monthly Active Users 2023.” Statista.Com, Statista, 26 Apr. 2024, www.statista.com/statistics/947869/facebook-product-mau/.
“Pricing: Compare Free & Premium Plans | Adobe Express.” Adobe, www.adobe.com/express/pricing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
“Shareable Online Calendar and Scheduling.” Google Calendar, Google, www.workspace.google.com/intl/en-US/products/calendar/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
 
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Agent Apps | Apps to Stay Productive This AEP!

 
We’re in the middle of the busy season! Check out these task management apps to help keep you on track.
 
Zoho Projects: https://www.zoho.com/projects/
Joplin: https://joplinapp.org/  
 
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Resources:
Affinity Partnerships for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG617
Apps for Tracking Business Expenses: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA67
Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA69
Organization Tips and Tricks for the Medicare Annual Enrolment Period: https://ritterim.com/blog/organization-tips-and-tricks-for-the-medicare-annual-enrollment-period/
What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-agents-forget-to-do-when-preparing-for-appointments/
 
References:
Joplin, www.joplinapp.org/. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.
“Joplin Cloud Plans.” Joplin, www.joplinapp.org/plans/. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.
“Team Communication Software: Business & Team Chat App - Zoho Cliq.” Zoho, www.zoho.com/cliq/. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.
“Zoho Projects Pricing Plans.” Zoho, www.zoho.com/projects/zohoprojects-pricing.html. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.
“Zoho Projects: Online Project Management Platform.” Zoho, www.zoho.com/projects/. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.
 
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Agent Apps | Best eBook & Audiobook Apps

 
This episode is for the bibliophiles! Check out Tina’s finds for the best eBook and audiobook apps.
   
Libby: https://libbyapp.com/ 
Everand: https://www.everand.com/ 
Kobo Books: https://www.kobo.com/us/en  
 
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Resources:
Agent’s Guide to Phone Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG608
Apps for Tracking Business Expenses: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA67
Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA69
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/
The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG590
 
References:
“Ebooks, Audiobooks & More - Read Free for 30 Days.” Everand, www.everand.com/. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
“Kobo.Com United States Store - Ebooks, Audiobooks, Ereaders and Reading Apps.” Kobo, www.kobo.com/us/en. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
Libby, www.libbyapp.com/. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
 
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Agent Apps | Budget-Friendly Streaming Services

 
Find movie and TV streaming services that fit your budget. Join Tina as she reviews free and wallet-friendly streaming apps.
Plex: https://www.plex.tv/
Tubi: https://tubitv.com/
Kanopy: https://www.kanopy.com/en
PBS Kids: https://pbskids.org/
YouTube Movies & TV: https://www.youtube.com/feed/storefront
 
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Resources:
Agent’s Guide to Social Media Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG606
Apps to Create a Dumb Phone: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA65
How to Create a Google Business Profile: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG614
LinkedIn Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG612
 
References:
“Meet Your TV Concierge.” Plex, 3 Sept. 2024, www.plex.tv/.
“Movies and Shows.” YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/feed/storefront. Accessed 23 Sept. 2024.
“PBS Kids.” PBS KIDS, www.pbskids.org/. Accessed 23 Sept. 2024.
“Stream Classic Cinema, Indie Film and Top Documentaries.” Kanopy, www.kanopy.com/en. Accessed 23 Sept. 2024.
“Watch Free TV & Movies Online: Stream Full Length Videos.” Tubi, www.tubitv.com/. Accessed 23 Sept. 2024.
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Agent Apps | Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media

 
Create eye-catching content for your social media audience with these video editing apps. 
 
CapCut Official Website: https://www.capcut.com/
YouCut – The App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/youcut-ai-video-editor/id1620499741
YouCut – Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camerasideas.trimmer&hl=en_US
 
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Resources:
Affinity Partnerships for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/affinity-partnerships-for-insurance-agents/
Are Your Medicare Marketing Materials Compliant? https://ritterim.com/blog/are-your-medicare-marketing-materials-compliant/
Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597
How to Create a Google Business Profile: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG614
LinkedIn Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG612
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook download: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG603
 
References:
“Adobe Premiere Rush.” Adobe, www.adobe.com/products/premiere-rush.html. Accessed 30 Aug. 2024.
“CapCut Commerce Pro: Shoppable Content Creation Made Easy.” CapCut Commerce Pro, www.commercepro.capcut.com/. Accessed 30 Aug. 2024.
“CapCut No Watermark Tutorial: How to Remove Watermark in CapCut.” Capcut.Com, www.capcut.com/resource/capcut-no-watermark. Accessed 30 Aug. 2024.
“Free Design Tool: Presentations, Video, Social Media | CANVA.” Canva, www.canva.com/. Accessed 30 Aug. 2024.
“YouTube Audio Library.” YouTube, www.youtube.com/audiolibrary. Accessed 30 Aug. 2024.
 
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Agent Apps | Apps for Coffee Lovers

 
Love coffee? Whether you enjoy crafting a brew at home or sipping latte at a café, we’ve got the apps for you!
 
Beanconqueror Official Website: https://beanconqueror.com/
European Coffee Trip Official Website: https://europeancoffeetrip.com/
Roasters Official Website: https://www.roasters.app/
 
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Resources:
App Trends in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA63
Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597
How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65-Insurance: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-much-can-agents-make-selling-under-65-insurance/
How to Ask Your Current Clients for Referrals: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-ask-your-current-clients-for-referrals/
Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577
The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Generating Referrals FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/insurance-referral-generation/
 
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Agent Apps | Apps for Tracking Business Expenses

 
Tired of sifting through mountains of receipts when tracking business expenses? Save time and energy by tracking money with these apps!
 
Zoho Expense Official Website: https://www.zoho.com/us/expense/
Everlance Official Website: https://www.everlance.com/
 
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Resources:
Agent’s Guide to Phone Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG608
Apps for Travel Deals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA62
Facebook Basics for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG607
How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-recruit-insurance-agents-to-your-downline/
Signs It’s Time to Expand Your Insurance Portfolio & Make the Move: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG605
The Ultimate Agent Resource List: https://ritterim.com/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list/  
 
References:
“Choose a Plan That Suits Your Organizational Needs.” Pricing Plan Comparison | Zoho Expense, Zoho, www.zoho.com/us/expense/pricing-comparison/. Accessed 12 Aug. 2024.
“Integrations.” Addons and Integrations | Expense Software | Zoho Expense, Zoho Expense, www.zoho.com/us/expense/addons/. Accessed 13 Aug. 2024.
“Pricing Plans.” Everlance, Everlance, www.everlance.com/pricing. Accessed 12 Aug. 2024.
“Zoho Expense Integrations.” Zoho Expense, Zoho Expense, www.zoho.com/us/expense/addons/. Accessed 13 Aug. 2024.
 
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Agent Apps | Nutrition Tracking Apps

 
Looking for some help with keeping track of your food intake and wellness goals? We’ve got some great apps to help you along your journey. Listen to learn more!
 
Cronometer Official Website: https://cronometer.com/
My Fitness Pal Official Website: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/
 
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Resources:
Apps to Help You Stay Healthy: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA53
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG523
How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-aep-like-a-pro/
How to Successfully Set Smart Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
 
References:
“Calorie Tracker & BMR Calculator to Reach Your Goals.” MyFitnessPal, MyFitnessPal, www.myfitnesspal.com. Accessed 5 Aug. 2024.
“Eat Smarter. Live Better.” Cronometer, Cronometer, www.cronometer.com. Accessed 5 Aug. 2024.
“Exploring the Benefits of Tracking Food Intake.” MUSC Health | Charleston SC, MUSC Health Medical University of South Carolina, 12 Jan. 2024, www.muschealth.org/medical-services/weight-loss-surgery/wls/2024/01/exploring-the-benefits-of-tracking-food-intake.
McManus, Katherine D. “Why Keep a Food Diary?” Harvard Health, Harvard Health Publishing, 31 Jan. 2019, www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-keep-a-food-diary-2019013115855.
 
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Agent Apps | Apps to Create a Dumb Phone

 
Trying to spend less time doom scrolling on your phone? Want to have more time for family, friends, and productivity? Try out these apps for creating a dumb phone that minimizes distractions and keeps you accountable!
 
Blank Spaces: Minimal Launcher:  https://www.blankspaces.app/
minimalist phone: https://www.minimalistphone.com/
 
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Resources:
App Trends in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA63
Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597
Get Focused with These Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20
Knight School Online Training Resource: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/
The Guide to Making Money Selling Health Insurance FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/making-money-selling-insurance/
Stop Doom Scrolling with These Micro-Learning Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA51
 
References:
Koa, Tim. “I Turned My iPhone into a ‘Lite Phone.’” YouTube, YouTube, 29 Apr. 2024, www.youtube.com/watch?v=10iUIoVBRI8  
Garde, Paolo. “My Minimalist iPhone Setup.” YouTube, YouTube, 24 July 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBzFqWYTT8E
“Phone Screen Time Addiction- New Survey Data & Statistics.” Harmony Healthcare IT, Harmony Healthcare IT, 8 Jan. 2024, www.harmonyhit.com/phone-screen-time-statistics/  
Perez, Sarah. “This Week in Apps: Apple’s iPhone App of the Year Finalists, plus 7 Hidden Gems.” TechCrunch, TechCrunch, 17 Nov. 2023, techcrunch.com/2023/11/17/this-week-in-apps-apples-iphone-app-of-the-year-finalists-plus-7-hidden-gems  
 
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Agent Apps | Augmented Reality Apps

 
There are many creative ways to use augmented reality on your phone! Tina found some apps that are fun for the whole family to explore the 3D world of AR.
 
Stellarium Official Site: https://stellarium-labs.com/
Smash Tanks – AR Board Game: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smash-tanks-ar-board-game/id1286732547
Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/angry-birds-ar-isle-of-pigs/id1456120259
 
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Resources:
Agent’s Guide to Digital Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG584
Agent’s Guide to Email Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG598
Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58
Fun With Multiplayer Mobile Games: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA031
Grow With These Plant and Nature Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA30
 
References:
Stellarium Labs. “Stellarium VR on Meta Quest.” Meta, Meta, www.meta.com/experiences/6628847520574290/  Accessed 23 July 2024.
“Telescope Control in Stellarium Mobile Plus.” Stellarium Labs, Stellarium Labs, stellarium-labs.com/telescope-control-in-stellarium-mobile-plus/ Accessed 23 July 2024.
 
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Agent Apps | App Trends in 2024

 
Phones are getting smarter, apps are getting more complex, and AI has changed the way we use the internet. Join Tina as she talks about the top app trends of 2024 so far.
    
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Resources:
5 Social Media Trends for Insurance Agents in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240524
Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597
Agent’s Guide to Text Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG599
Apps for Social Media Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52
Apps for Travel Deals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA62
Stop Doom Scrolling with These Micro-Learning Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA51
Summer Podcast Recommendations: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG600
What’s a Widget? Event Tracker Widgets and More: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA59
 
References:
8 Ways You Can Turn Your Smartphone Into a Dumbphone: https://lifehacker.com/8-ways-you-can-turn-your-smartphone-into-a-dumbphone-1850192492
A Brief History of Augmented Reality (+ Future Trends & Impact) https://www.g2.com/articles/history-of-augmented-reality
How I turned my smartphone into a dumb phone: https://catherineprice.substack.com/p/how-i-turned-my-smartphone-into-a
Generative AI in Search: Let Google do the searching for you: https://blog.google/products/search/generative-ai-google-search-may-2024/
Generative AI vs. other types of AI. https://www.adobe.com/products/firefly/discover/generative-ai-vs-other-ai.html
Introducing Duolingo Max, a learning experience powered by GPT-4: https://blog.duolingo.com/duolingo-max/
Skeumorphism > Minimalism > Neumorphism: The Evolution of Infographics: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/skeuomorphism-minimalism-neumorphism-evolution-infographics-amit-pal-0r1tc
The New Trend in UI Design: An Overview of Neumorphism: https://www.toptal.com/designers/ui/neumorphic-ui-design
Time Spent Using Smartphones (2024 Statistics) https://explodingtopics.com/blog/smartphone-usage-stats
Transforming Your Smartphone into a ‘Dumb Phone’: The Smart Way to Stay Connected: https://medium.com/@filippoberti57/transforming-your-smartphone-into-a-dumb-phone-the-smart-way-to-stay-connected-6813eeacd9b6
What Is Artificial Intelligence for Social Media: https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/blog/what-is-artificial-intelligence-for-social-media
 
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Agent Apps | Apps for Travel Deals

 
Looking to book your next trip? Check out these two apps for finding deals on flights, hotels, car rentals, and more!
 
Official Hopper Website: https://hopper.com/
Official Kiwi Website: https://www.kiwi.com/us/
 
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Resources:
5 Things About Prepping for the Insurance License Exam: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240607
Apps to Help You Stay Healthy: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA53
Apps to Take with You While Traveling: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA12
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
Why Marketplace Agents Should Connect With Adults Turning 26: https://ritterim.com/blog/why-marketplace-agents-should-connect-with-young-adults-turning-26/
 
References:
Eden: People+Planet (formally Eden Reforestation Projects) https://www.edenprojects.org/
Hopper Celebrates Planting 25 Million Trees Through its Hopper Trees Program: https://media.hopper.com/news/hopper-celebrates-planting-25-million-trees-through-its-trees-program
The Trick to Finding Cheap Flights in 2024: https://travel.usnews.com/features/how-to-find-cheap-flights  
 
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