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Friday Jan 26, 2024
ACA 2024 Open Enrollment Final Numbers
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
The Friday Five for January 26, 2024:
Apple iOS 17.3 Features
Another Rabbit R1 Update
Google Podcasts Being Discontinued
2023 Tax Brackets & Refunds
ACA 2024 Open Enrollment Final Numbers
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Resources:
9 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/9-essential-tools-for-beginner-insurance-agents/
KFF Study on Medicare Part D Benefit Awareness: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240119
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
How to Take on an Upset Client in the Insurance Industry: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG567
Increase Sales and Productivity with the Busy Medicare Agent’s Sales Planner: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG570
Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent's Sales Calendar: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG571
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
References:
2023-2024 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/taxes/federal-income-tax-brackets
2024 tax refunds could be larger than last year due to new IRS brackets. Here's what to expect: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tax-refund-2024-what-to-expect-when-will-i-get/
Google announces April 2024 shutdown date for Google Podcasts: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/12/google-podcasts-dies-april-2024-youtube-music-migration-tool-goes-live/
Google Podcasts is going away after March — but there are alternatives: https://www.theverge.com/23891397/google-podcasts-youtube-spotify-alternatives-pocket-casts
iOS 17.3—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2024/01/24/ios-173-update-now-warning-issued-to-all-iphone-users/?sh=50454e6a683d
iOS 17.3 Features: What's New in iOS 17.3: https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ios-17-3-features/
IRS provides tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2023: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-provides-tax-inflation-adjustments-for-tax-year-2023
Historic 21.3 Million People Choose ACA Marketplace Coverage: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/historic-213-million-people-choose-aca-marketplace-coverage
How to Transfer Your Google Podcasts to YouTube Music and Other Platforms: https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-transfer-podcast-subscriptions/
Marketplace 2024 Open Enrollment Period Report: Final National Snapshot: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2024-open-enrollment-period-report-final-national-snapshot
Migrate your podcast shows from Google Podcasts: https://support.google.com/youtubemusic/thread/249139848/migrate-your-podcast-shows-from-google-podcasts-us-only-%F0%9F%87%BA%F0%9F%87%B8?hl=en
Proposed child tax credit changes might create confusion on 2023 returns: https://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/01/24/child-tax-credit-2023-bill-2024-increase/72315968007/
The Rabbit R1 will receive live info from Perplexity’s AI ‘answer engine’: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/18/24043490/rabbit-r1-ai-perplexity-pro-live-search-info-answers
Friday Jan 19, 2024
KFF Study on Medicare Part D Benefit Awareness
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
The Friday Five for January 19, 2024:
Apple Stolen Device Protection
Agents as Early Adopters
Rabbit R1 Update
Notion Calendar App
KFF Study on Medicare Part D Benefit Awareness
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Resources:
Get Focused with These Apps! https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20
Goals That Matter MOST & CES 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240112
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
Project Management Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA27
Stop Doom Scrolling with These Micro-Learning Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA51
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://www.ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
To-Do or Not To-Do Lists? Personal Planner Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA004
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
References:
10 Reasons to Be an Early Adopter: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/01/16/be-an-early-adopter/
Apple Releasing iOS 17.3 Next Week With These New Features: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/01/17/apple-releasing-ios-17-3-next-week/
Apple to release iOS 17.3 next week, bringing Stolen Device Protection, collaborative playlists: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/17/apple-to-release-ios-17-3-next-week/
FAQs about the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/faqs-about-the-inflation-reduction-acts-medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program/
How to Cut Down Your Screen Time but Still Get Stuff Done: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/technology/personaltech/screen-time-phone.html
How to turn on iPhone Stolen Device Protection; and should you? https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/23/turn-on-iphone-stolen-device-protection/
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Health Care Issues Emerge as Important Topics on 2024 Campaign Trail, Plus Concerns Loom Large Around Medicaid Unwinding: https://www.kff.org/health-reform/poll-finding/kff-health-tracking-poll-november-2023/
Notion launches a stand-alone calendar app: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/17/notion-launches-a-calendar-app/
Notion turns its Cron acquisition into an integrated calendar app: https://www.engadget.com/notion-turns-its-cron-acquisition-into-an-integrated-calendar-app-215644220.html
Notion unveils a calendar app you’ll actually want to use: https://www.fastcompany.com/91010971/notion-unveils-a-calendar-app-youll-actually-want-to-use
Rabbit, Ballie, and the other gadgets of CES 2024: https://pod.link/vergecast/episode/2de8d23da3b7f8af465d13f9f5123f12
The Rabbit R1: all the latest news about this hare-raising AI gadget: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/18/24042688/rabbit-r1-ai-gadget-handheld-news-updates-storystream
The New Help for Medicare Beneficiaries with High Drug Costs That Few Seem to Know About: https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/the-new-help-for-medicare-beneficiaries-with-high-drug-costs-that-few-seem-to-know-about/
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Agent Apps | Stop Doom Scrolling with These Micro-Learning Apps
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Endless scrolling on the internet can lead to a poor mood and a lot of lost time. Break the cycle of doom scrolling and learn something new with these micro-learning apps!
Deepstash Official Website: https://deepstash.com/
Headway Official Website: https://makeheadway.com/
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Resources:
Get Focused with These Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20
How Slowing Down Can Speed Up Innovation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG563
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
Project Management Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA27
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
References:
What is Doomscrolling and Can it Harm Me? https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-doomscrolling
What Is Doomscrolling? Experts Explain Why We Do it—And How to Stop: https://www.health.com/mind-body/what-is-doomscrolling
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Goals That Matter MOST & CES 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
The Friday Five for January 12, 2024:
Blue Monday & Light Therapy
Pennie extends OEP 2024 Deadline
TRICARE Info for Veteran Clients
The 5 Resets and Goals That Matter MOST
CES 2024 Highlights
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Resources:
BOI Reporting for LLCs & ACA Enrollment Updates: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240105
How Slowing Down Can Speed Up Innovation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG563
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
How to Take on an Upset Client in the Insurance Industry: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG567
Why You Should Give Away Your Secret Sauce in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG562
VA Benefits, Tricare for Life, and Medicare for Veteran Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG478
References:
896: Dr. Aditi Nerurkar | How to Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience on Travis Makes Friends: https://travischappell.com/episodes/896-dr-aditi-nerurkar-how-to-rewire-your-brain-and-body-for-less-stress-and-more-resilience
CES 2024: all the TVs, laptops, smart home gear, and more from the show floor: https://www.theverge.com/23971966/ces-2024-news-announcements-products#stream-entry-d240bf4c-88cc-479f-9ef1-823f49b46991
Clicks Official Website: https://www.clicks.tech/
Dr. Aditi Nerurker Live Discussing Her New Book "The 5 Resets" on StreetSmart Wisdom: https://wisdomfeed.com/streetsmart-podcast/
Effects of light on human circadian rhythms, sleep and mood: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6751071/
How Should I Obtain a Light Box? https://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/research/programs/clinical_people/winter/obtain/
LG OLED T is a transparent 77-inch TV that will arrive in 2024: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/01/lg-oled-t-is-a-transparent-77-inch-tv-that-will-arrive-in-2024/
Lux and lumen: What are they and what are the differences? https://faro.es/en/blog/es-lux-y-lumen
Morning light is crucial for happiness. Here’s how to get it — even if you hate mornings. https://www.vox.com/even-better/24022918/morning-light-happiness-seasonal-depression-sad
Pennie: https://pennie.com/
Pennsylvania extends ACA open enrollment final deadline for Pennie health insurance plans: https://whyy.org/articles/pennsylvania-aca-pennie-open-enrollment-deadline-extended-jan-19/
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/seasonal-affective-disorder
Startups Are Racing to Create the iPhone of AI: https://time.com/6553910/ai-device-rabbit-r1-humane/
The Best Light Therapy Lamp: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-light-therapy-lamp/
The Rabbit R1 is an AI-powered gadget that can use your apps for you: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/9/24030667/rabbit-r1-ai-action-model-price-release-date
This iPhone Physical Keyboard Case Works Better Than You Might Expect: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-tried-the-buzzy-clicks-keyboard-iphone-case-typing-with-real-buttons-on-an-iphone/
TRICARE® Plans Overview: https://tricare.mil/Publications/Fact-Sheets/plans
The Myth of Blue Monday: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/the-myth-of-blue-monday
Want to stress less in 2024? A new book offers '5 resets' to tame toxic stress: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/01/04/1221730997/want-to-stress-less-in-2024-a-new-book-offers-5-resets-to-tame-toxic-stress
What to Know About Seasonal Depression: https://www.nytimes.com/article/seasonal-depression-what-to-know.html
What To Know Before Getting Care With Your TRICARE Plan: https://newsroom.tricare.mil/News/TRICARE-News/Article/3639662/what-to-know-before-getting-care-with-your-tricare-plan
World-Leading Stress Doctor Reveals the Biggest Myths on STRESS (And How to Handle It) | Dr. Aditi Nerurkar on Growth Minds: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nHMNe0uGRLNd1FVVf5yOu?si=38da3dc56fe44780
Friday Jan 05, 2024
BOI Reporting for LLCs & ACA Enrollment Updates
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
The Friday Five for January 5, 2024:
Americans for Beneficiary Choice Petition
ACA Enrollment Snapshot #2
BOI Reporting for LLCs
Apple Guided Access
Bing Chat Now Microsoft Copilot
Sign the Petition: https://beneficiarychoice.org/
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Resources:
Best of Agent Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA50
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG565
There’s More to Life Insurance Than Just a Policy: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG560
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
Why You Should Give Away Your Secret Sauce in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG562
References:
Americans for Beneficiary Choice Petition: https://beneficiarychoice.org/
BOI Small Entity Compliance Guide: https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/shared/BOI_Small_Compliance_Guide.v1.1-FINAL.pdf
Dunkin' Welcomes Back the Beloved Pink Velvet Macchiato Alongside New Menu: https://news.dunkindonuts.com/news/dunkin-winter-menu-2024
Marketplace 2023 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot #2: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2023-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-2
Marketplace 2024 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot #2: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2024-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-2
Microsoft’s Copilot app is now available on iOS: https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/29/24019288/microsoft-copilot-app-available-iphone-ipad-ai
New for 2024: Federal Reporting Requirement Affects Most Small Businesses: https://firemark.com/2023/12/22/new-for-2024-federal-reporting-requirement-affects-most-small-businesses/
Starbucks Reveals a New Winter Menu — and an Updated 'Bring Your Own Cup' Policy: https://people.com/starbucks-new-winter-menu-bring-your-own-cup-policy-8421726
U.S. Beneficial Ownership Information Registry Now Accepting Reports: https://www.fincen.gov/news/news-releases/us-beneficial-ownership-information-registry-now-accepting-reports
Use Guided Access with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202612
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Agent Apps | Best of Agent Apps
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
To celebrate our 50th Agent Apps episode, Tina is looking back at some noteworthy apps to see if they hold up today. Listen to find out what those apps are!
Habitica Official Website: https://habitica.com/
Fetch Rewards Official Website: https://fetch.com/
Libby Official Website: https://libbyapp.com/
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
4 Strategies for Effectively Working with a Team: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG490
Instacart Review: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA49
Spotify Wrapped: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231208
Why You Should Give Away Your Secret Sauce in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG562
Winter 2023 Podcast Recommendations: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG564
Wix vs. WordPress: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231011
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Top 5 Episodes of 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
We’re counting down the top 5 Agent Survival Guide Podcast episodes of 2023! Did your favorite episode make the cut? Join Sarah as she highlights the year’s most popular episodes.
Episode Number Five: [01:31]
Episode Number Four: [15:38]
Episode Number Three: [40:09]
Episode Number Two: [50:02]
Episode Number One: [56:29]
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Links to Individual Episodes:
How to Overcome Common Insurance Sales Objections ft. Dan Ford: https://link.chtbl.com/2023DanFord
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG523
Annuities vs. 401(k)s: Examining Differences That Can Matter to Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG506
4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG521
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs MGA vs GA: What’s the Difference? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG508
Resources:
3 Email Marketing Campaigns Insurance Agents Should Be Sending: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGAgentMethods2
5 Things About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20230512
7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG453
8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents featuring ReminderMedia's Luke Acree and Andrew Saksa: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG448
Agent Survival Guide Podcast Official Site: https://www.ritterim.com/podcast
Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA034
Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG522
College Majors That Work Well In the Insurance Industry: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG516
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG533
Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started: https://www.ritterim.com/agency-guide/
Different Types of Annuities Explained: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/understanding-the-details-of-annuities/#different-types-of-annuities
Empowering Agents Through Technology featuring Aaron Kassover from AgentMethods: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG458
Find your Sales Specialist at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Fixed Annuities vs. Indexed Annuities: What’s the Difference? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG495
How Insurance FMOs Work: https://www.ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration
Understanding Single-Premium Immediate Annuities: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/understanding-single-premium-immediate-annuities/
Understanding the Details of Annuities: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG343
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
What Are Insurance Hierarchies & How Do They Work? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG517
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/free-guide/
References:
Agent Methods Official Site: https://www.agentmethods.com/
CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/ManagedCareMarketing/FinalPartCMarketingGuidelines
CMS Memo [May 10, 2023] Definition of Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/cms-memos/cms-definition-of-marketing-5-10-23.pdf
Medicare Advantage Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V
Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
ReminderMedia Official Site: https://remindermedia.com/
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Winter 2023 Podcast Recommendations
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Winter is here and so are more podcast recommendations! Pull up a chair and listen, Sarah’s got a great mix of options this time around.
Links to Shows Sarah Mentioned:
Ad Lucem: https://qcodemedia.com/ad-lucem
Aftershock: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-aftershock-83996090/
Case 63: https://open.spotify.com/show/4c9ZKaFtEKweSYOlYvxfvp
Mina & Lucy’s Guide to Slaying Dracula: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/mina-lucys-guide-to-slaying-dracula/
The Banksy Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001nwhs
The Kingmaker Histories: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LywUmd1MOScQdaPPoSsgs
Who Killed JFK? https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-who-killed-jfk-127000428/
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Past Podcast Recommendation Episodes:
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20230620
Winter 2022 Podcast Recommendations: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG491
Top 5 Podcasts of 2022: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG489
International Podcast Day 2022: https://link.chtbl.com/IPD2022
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2022: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20220621
Winter 2021 Podcast Recommendations: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG20211230
Top 5 Podcasts of 2021: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG20211223
International Podcast Day 2021: https://link.chtbl.com/IPD2021
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG20210629
March 12, 2021 | The Friday Five: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20210312
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To (Winter 2021): https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20210101
Top 5 Podcasts of 2020: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20201225
International Podcast Day 2020: https://link.chtbl.com/IPD2020
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2020: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGTT20200623
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20191227R
Top 5 Podcasts of 2019: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20191220
International Podcast Day 2019: https://link.chtbl.com/IPD2019
Behind the Scenes of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG100
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
How Slowing Down Can Speed Up Innovation
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Discover how slowing down to re-energize and refocus can help creativity and innovation.
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Resources:
3 Tips on How to Improve Adaptability in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG546
7 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Rejection: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG547
Agent Apps | Get Focused with These Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20
Agent Apps | How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230809
Agent Apps | Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
Things to Think About Post-AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG558
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
Ways to Boost Morale in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG556
References:
How Nature Can Make You Kinder, Happier, and More Creative: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_nature_makes_you_kinder_happier_more_creative
How nature nurtures: Amygdala activity decreases as the result of a one-hour walk in nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01720-6
How to achieve more by doing less: https://www.uwlax.edu/currents/how-to-achieve-more-by-doing-less/
‘Physical activity is like Miracle-Gro’: Simple steps to boost your brain as you age: https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/healthandwellbeing/arid-40251431.html
Psychology Today - Burnout: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/burnout
Stimulating creativity via the exposure to other people’s ideas: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6870350/
The science behind creativity: https://apa.org/monitor/2022/04/cover-science-creativity
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Why You Should Give Away Your Secret Sauce in 2024
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Truth: Your clients won't know what makes you and your insurance business AWESOME if you keep it a secret. Find out how to get rid of the secret sauce mentality and lean into a new way of thinking.
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Resources:
3 Ways to Boost Morale in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG556 7 Ways to Overcome Fear of Rejection: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG547365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110How Insurance FMOs Work: https://www.ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/ Modern Medicare Marketing for Today's Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/Things to Think About Post-AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG558Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
References:
5 Reasons You Need to Give Away The Recipe For Your Secret Sauce: https://www.convinceandconvert.com/content-marketing/5-reasons-you-need-to-give-away-the-recipe-for-your-secret-sauce/Give Away Your Secret Sauce: https://www.lillianlink.com/resources/give-away-your-secret-sauceGiving away the secret sauce – why you should create free and valuable content for your customers: https://www.kyliefennell.com/giving-away-the-secret-sauce-why-you-should-create-free-and-valuable-content-for-your-customers/Why You Should Give Away The Secret Sauce: https://www.rdtcontentmarketing.com/why-you-should-give-away-the-secret-sauce/Why You Should Give Away Your 'Secret Sauce': https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2018/02/06/why-you-should-give-away-your-secret-sauce/
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
We’re here to help you survive and thrive this holiday season! If you’ve still got some shopping to do, no worries! Join the rest of us in the procrastination station for some great last-minute holiday gift ideas you should still be able to find in stores.
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Resources:
5 Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20221223
Apps for the Holiday Season: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA21
Fun & Educational Apps for Kids: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA035
Instacart Review: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA049
Top 5 Premium Podcast Subscriptions for the Holidays: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20221125
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Agent Apps | Instacart Review
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Sometimes you don’t have the time or energy to go shopping. There are a lot of options for grocery delivery and pickup. In this episode Tina reviews her favorite delivery service, Instacart. Listen to find out if the app could work for you!
Instacart Official Website: https://www.instacart.com/
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG453
Agent Apps | Best Budgeting Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA036
Agent Apps | Wix vs. WordPress: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231011
Ways to Stay Productive on the Go: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG543
References:
Are Instacart Prices Higher Than in Store? Why? https://www.ridester.com/are-instacart-prices-higher/
Instacart Refund & Returns Policy: https://www.instacart.com/help/article/returns-policy
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Bits & Baubles
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
This week, we've got a reminder about ACA Enrollment, a new gift card scam to warn your clients about, holiday streaming picks, and so much more.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
Habit & Mood Tracker Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA048
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
Spotify Wrapped 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231208
Thanksgiving Leftovers & Holiday Allsorts: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231201
Things to Think About Post-AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG558
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559
References:
2023 Obamacare Open Enrollment Dates by State: https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/resources/individual-and-family/obamacare-open-enrollment-dates-by-state
Apple’s New Journal App May Be the Only Thing to Keep You Sane This Holiday: https://gizmodo.com/apple-iphone-15-journal-app-ios-emotions-1851090952
Apple Pencil 3: Everything We Know: https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-pencil-3/
Apple responds to the Beeper iMessage saga: ‘We took steps to protect our users’: https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/9/23995150/beeper-imessage-android-apple-statement
Apple says iPhones will support RCS in 2024: https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/16/23964171/apple-iphone-rcs-support
Attorney General Henry: How to Protect Yourself From 'Card Draining' - A Common Holiday Scam in Pennsylvania and Nationwide: https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-henry-how-to-protect-yourself-from-card-draining-a-common-holiday-scam-in-pennsylvania-and-nationwide/
Apple reportedly plans big overhaul to iPad family to make it less confusing: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/11/apple-ipad-pro-ipad-air-and-ipad-mini-refresh-coming-next-year-report.html
Avoiding and Reporting Gift Card Scams - Contact Info: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/avoiding-and-reporting-gift-card-scams#contact
Beeper Mini restores its iMessage app for Android and makes it free, but will it last? https://9to5google.com/2023/12/11/beeper-mini-restored-apple/
Cigna calls off pursuit of Humana: https://www.axios.com/2023/12/10/cigna-calls-off-humana-merger
Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, Max & Other Major Streaming Services in December 2023: https://comicbook.com/movies/news/streaming-december-2023-netflix-disney-max-hulu-movies-tv/#28
Flying solo without Cigna will keep Humana focused on 2 big priorities in the year ahead: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/11/flying-solo-without-cigna-will-keep-humana-focused-on-2-big-priorities-in-2024.html
Here's What the iPad Lineup Could Look Like in 2024: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/11/what-the-2024-ipad-lineup-could-look-like/
iOS 17.2 Brings Apple's Journal App to the iPhone. It's Not What I Expected: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/ios-17-2-brings-apples-journal-app-to-the-iphone-its-not-what-i-expected/
iOS 17.2 and Apple's new Journal app are now available: https://www.engadget.com/ios-172-and-apples-new-journal-app-are-now-available-181348877.html
Officials warning of gift card scam as holiday shopping ramps up: https://www.wbtv.com/2023/12/13/officials-warning-gift-card-scam-holiday-shopping-ramps-up/
Police warn holiday shoppers about card draining: What to know about the gift card scam: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2023/12/11/gift-card-scam-card-draining-holiday-shoppers-christmas/
What is ‘card draining?’ Buying a gift card? You need to look out for this scam: https://www.al.com/news/2023/12/what-is-card-draining-buying-a-gift-card-you-need-to-look-out-for-this-scam.html
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
What does your business strategy look like for 2024? Now is the time to review and plan with a SWOT analysis! We’ll help you get organized so you can evaluate your insurance business and plan what comes next.
Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
3 Ways to Boost Morale in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG556
365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110
Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA034
Building a Business Plan Knight School Module: https://www.ritterim.com/knight-school/solid-foundation/building-a-business-plan/
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG533
Developing an Agency — Your Guide to Getting Started: https://www.ritterim.com/agency-guide/
Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG523
Empowering Agents Through Technology: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/interview-empowering-agents-through-technology/
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG508
Increase Sales and Productivity with the Busy Medicare Agent’s Sales Planner: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/increase-sales-and-productivity-with-the-busy-medicare-agents-sales-planner/
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today's Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/
Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent’s Sales Calendar: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/stay-organized-with-the-busy-aca-agents-sales-calendar/
Things to Think About Post-AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG558
The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt. 1: Market Yourself: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt.-1-market-yourself/
References:
20+ SWOT Analysis Templates, Examples & Best Practices: https://venngage.com/blog/swot-analysis-templates/
SWOT Analysis: https://www.mindtools.com/amtbj63/swot-analysis
SWOT analysis: Examples and templates: https://asana.com/resources/swot-analysis
SWOT Analysis: How To Do One: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/swot-analysis
SWOT Analysis: How To With Table and Example: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/swot.asp
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Spotify Wrapped 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
We’re wrapping up a year of listening on Spotify and unwrapping the stats! Join Sarah for the ASG Podcast Spotify Wrapped review, plus a few highlights from her own listening report.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Resources:
3 Tips on How to Improve Adaptability in the Workspace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG546
365 Days of Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20231110
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
The Future of Medicare Part D: The Push Toward MAPD: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG514
Understanding the C-SNP Product & Opportunity ft. Ben Miller (Zing Health): https://link.chtbl.com/2023BenMiller
References:
2023 Obamacare Open Enrollment Dates by State: https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/resources/individual-and-family/obamacare-open-enrollment-dates-by-state
Agent Survival Guide Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mfx0kUpLU6O4yr8IuFpzF
Nothing Much Happens Podcast: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/
The Anime Phenomenon: What is Otacore and Why it Resonates Globally? https://primesound.org/otacore
The Sound of Otacore Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UBQfw8fKxi6ADXxUdUT2K