Social Media 101

  What does your online activity say about you? How about your insurance business? If you've never scrubbed your social media profiles or Googled yourself, this episode is a must-listen!   Mentioned in this episode:   7 steps to take when scrubbing your social media presence, according to branding and PR experts 8 Easy Ways to Clean Up Your Social Media (Because Hiring Managers Really Do Look at It) Disqus – Remove and Edit Your Comments How to Clean Up Your Old Social Media Posts How to Clean Up Your Social Media Accounts Without Deleting Them The Complete Social Media Clean Up Checklist   More episodes you’ll like:   Insurance Agents & CMS Compliance | Apple | Google | Spotify Stay compliant with the CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines — even while on social media. We outline the best practices for insurance agents to follow while using social media. Social Media Privacy Tips for Insurance Agents | Apple | Google | Spotify Online privacy is a big deal. You want to use social media to market your insurance business. How do you protect yourself and your clients? We've got some best practices and a link to a very informative eBook that’s free to download. Listen to find out more! Internet Forums & Insurance Agents | Apple | Google | Spotify Discover the power of forums. We unpack it all, how to get started, what you should post, etiquette rules, and more!   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   I’m Ready for Social Media: Which Platform is Right for Me? Social media use has many benefits to seniors. But, which social media platform is right for you? We take a brief look at the four largest, analyzing the pros and cons of each. Why Seniors Should Avoid Isolation Feeling alone can be painful. When that feeling controls your life, it becomes a debilitating condition known as social isolation. If you’re a senior, knowing the signs and how to prevent it can be life-saving. Why Seniors Are Flocking to Social Media We keep discovering benefits that social media use has for Americans over 65. Studies have shown that it can aid seniors both physically and mentally. With that in mind, if you’re not online, you should be.   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Ways to Get Medicare Leads In the insurance industry, leads are what sustain your business. Of course, you need the contracts, training, and other skills to be a successful insurance agent, but without leads, you’ll just be spinning your wheels. LTC Planning in a COVID World: Why It’s Essential Six months. It doesn’t seem like a long time, until you’re unexpectedly locked down, prohibited from seeing your family and friends, in a care facility that’s now a potential COVID hotspot. 2021 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles CMS recently released their numbers for 2021 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Let’s see how these changes might affect your clients in the coming year.   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  Discover the power of forums. We unpack it all, how to get started, what you should post, etiquette rules, and more!   Join Ritter’s Round Table   Register with Ritter   Mentioned in this episode:   33 Facebook Stats That Matter to Marketers in 2020 Everything You Need to Know About Facebook Groups Forum Etiquette How to Get the Best Responses in Online Forums Online Etiquette: 6 Rules For Making A Great Virtual Impression Social Media Etiquette for Business Owners: 25 Do’s & Don’ts The Rules of Netiquette for Business Networking Why online etiquette matters -- and why IT leaders should care   More episodes you’ll like:   LinkedIn Groups Learn how to use LinkedIn Groups to target your audience and build connections! Get ready to join a group and join the conversation. Should Insurance Agents Have Their Own Website? To have a website, or to not have a website? Does my insurance business really need its own website? What would I use it for other than contact information? How do I get started? We answer all these questions and more in this must-listen episode of our Agent Survival Guide Podcast! What an FMO Can Do For Your Business Why work with an FMO? What is a Field Marketing Organization? If you've been on the fence about joining an FMO, this can't-miss episode is for you!   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   Guiding Your Agency Through COVID-19 The COVID-19 virus has effectively changed the way the United States operates for the foreseeable future. With business closures and travel restrictions, the potential to harm small businesses like insurance agencies is obvious and potentially devastating. But, with the right combination of planning and flexibility — and a dash of help from your friendly FMO — it doesn’t have to derail your agency’s productivity. How to Successfully Set SMART Goals Setting goals is great way to keep your business on track with a clear path ahead. We recommend setting goals at the beginning of each plan year to help you flourish in the year to come. Ritter and Carrier Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 virus has effectively changed the way the United States operates for the foreseeable future. A compilation of information from the carriers Ritter supports regarding their capacity to continue operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. What Agents Can’t Say During Medicare Sales Appointments The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have some strict rules on what agents can and cannot say during Medicare sales appointments, but pulling them out of the dense Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) can be tough and time-consuming. Here are some examples to help simplify things! More People Working Past Age 65: What It Means for Agents Selling Medicare Plans For agents selling Medicare plans, the stereotypical prospect has been someone with graying hair, approaching the age of 65 or already past it, and retired. There have always been those who don’t fit this stereotype; however, lately, you’ve probably noticed more of them.   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  Improve your Facebook marketing strategy. Learn how to read the data collected from your Facebook business page and start using it to grow your brand.   Mentioned in this episode:   Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents [FREE eBook]   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 What's new in the Medicare Advantage market for 2020? The ASG Podcast has the scoop on what you can expect in the coming year, including new MA carriers! Build Your Brand with Community Involvement Connect with your local community and grow your insurance business at the same time! Use our helpful tips to get started. December 13, 2019 | The Friday Five Some schools legally able to bill Medicaid for health care services - Medicare Plan Finder glitches - the Supreme Court hears arguments on ACA risk corridors repayments - Congress, the LHCC Act, and an end to surprise medical bills - Next-level, wearable health care tech and other cool stuff from Pediatrics 2040 How Selling Insurance Helps Give Back In the insurance industry, there are plenty of opportunities to give back. Discover how agents make a difference in their communities every day, and how you can, too! Top 5 Photo Editing Apps | Agent Apps Not sure which photo editing app is right for you, or your insurance business? In this episode, we've got our top five photo editing apps, plus five simple tips to taking better photos.   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   7 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollments from Medicare Plans No Medicare agent wants to hear they’ve had a rapid disenrollment. Not only can these feel like a slap in the face after all the hard work you put in, but they... (read more) Just the (LTCi) Facts, Please Do you have clients looking for guarantees in long-term care insurance (LTCi)? If so, for many agents, the “knee-jerk” reaction is often to go straight to a hybrid or linked-benefit solution. If... (read more) Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? To say that the Annual Enrollment Period is an extremely busy time of year for insurance agents is a massive understatement. At Ritter Insurance Marketing, we know just how hectic AEP can... (read more) What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments When you’re thinking of everything you need to do to prepare for appointments this Annual Enrollment Period, be sure to think of things outside your memorized to-do list. Pens? Check. Scopes of... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  Need to learn how to create a Facebook page for your insurance business? We’ve got you covered! Find out how simple it can be to get your page up and running!   Get the eBook – Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents   Mentioned in this episode:   33 Facebook Stats That Matter to Marketers in 2020   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 What's new in the Medicare Advantage market for 2020? The ASG Podcast has the scoop on what you can expect in the coming year, including new MA carriers! Build Your Brand with Community Involvement Connect with your local community and grow your insurance business at the same time! Use our helpful tips to get started. December 13, 2019 | The Friday Five Some schools legally able to bill Medicaid for health care services - Medicare Plan Finder glitches - the Supreme Court hears arguments on ACA risk corridors repayments - Congress, the LHCC Act, and an end to surprise medical bills - Next-level, wearable health care tech and other cool stuff from Pediatrics 2040 How Selling Insurance Helps Give Back In the insurance industry, there are plenty of opportunities to give back. Discover how agents make a difference in their communities every day, and how you can, too! Top 5 Photo Editing Apps | Agent Apps Not sure which photo editing app is right for you, or your insurance business? In this episode, we've got our top five photo editing apps, plus five simple tips to taking better photos.   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   7 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollments from Medicare Plans No Medicare agent wants to hear they’ve had a rapid disenrollment. Not only can these feel like a slap in the face after all the hard work you put in, but they... (read more) Just the (LTCi) Facts, Please Do you have clients looking for guarantees in long-term care insurance (LTCi)? If so, for many agents, the “knee-jerk” reaction is often to go straight to a hybrid or linked-benefit solution. If... (read more) Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? To say that the Annual Enrollment Period is an extremely busy time of year for insurance agents is a massive understatement. At Ritter Insurance Marketing, we know just how hectic AEP can... (read more) What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments When you’re thinking of everything you need to do to prepare for appointments this Annual Enrollment Period, be sure to think of things outside your memorized to-do list. Pens? Check. Scopes of... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  Not using Facebook for your business? We outline five key reasons why you should create a page. (And the fact that 71 percent of American adults use this platform isn’t even one of them!)   Insurance Agents & CMS Compliance Social Media Privacy Tips for Insurance Agents   Mentioned in this episode:   5 Ways to Dominate 2020 with Social Media Marketing on Facebook 33 Facebook Stats That Matter to Marketers in 2020 Millennials stand out for their technology use, but older generations also embrace digital life   More episodes you’ll like:   5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 What's new in the Medicare Advantage market for 2020? The ASG Podcast has the scoop on what you can expect in the coming year, including new MA carriers! Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEP 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! Build Your Brand with Community Involvement Connect with your local community and grow your insurance business at the same time! Use our helpful tips to get started. How Selling Insurance Helps Give Back In the insurance industry, there are plenty of opportunities to give back. Discover how agents make a difference in their communities every day, and how you can, too! The Advent of Retail Healthcare & What It Means for Medicare Beneficiaries Retail healthcare is on the rise in the United States. But what exactly is it? And, how does it affect Medicare beneficiaries? Consider this your primer on all things retail healthcare.   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   Just the (LTCi) Facts, Please Do you have clients looking for guarantees in long-term care insurance (LTCi)? If so, for many agents, the “knee-jerk” reaction is often to go straight to a hybrid or linked-benefit solution. If... (read more) Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? To say that the Annual Enrollment Period is an extremely busy time of year for insurance agents is a massive understatement. At Ritter Insurance Marketing, we know just how hectic AEP can... (read more) The Benefits of Selling D-SNPs About 12 million Americans (20 percent of the Medicare population) have dual eligible status. If that’s not reason enough for you to enter this market, there are several benefits of selling Dual... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  Learn how to use LinkedIn Groups to target your audience and build connections! Get ready to join a group and join the conversation.   Search LinkedIn Groups   Mentioned in this Episode:   Ritter’s Insurance Agents Questions and Answers Group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4136884   Ritter Insurance Marketing on LinkedIn   More episodes you’ll like:   Insurance Agents & CMS Compliance | Social Media 101 Stay compliant with the CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines — even while on social media. We outline the best practices for insurance agents to follow while using social media. Social Media Privacy Tips for Insurance Agents | Social Media 101 Online privacy is a big deal. You want to use social media to market your insurance business. How do you protect yourself and your clients? We've got some best practices and a link to a very informative eBook that’s free to download. Listen to find out more! Top 10 Podcast Apps | Agent Apps Which podcast app is the best? Do you listen on the number one app or a different one? What features are you missing out on? In the premiere episode of our newest series, Agent Apps, we explore the top 10 podcast listening apps and the features that make each one unique.   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines? Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a memo outlining the changes to the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) for the 2020 plan year. Updates may affect... (read more) Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event Holding an educational presentation is a fantastic way to grow your client base, but you must make sure to stay compliant. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have set forth... (read more) AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification Planning on taking the AHIP Medicare training test for the first time? You don’t have to stress! We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for passing AHIP that will help... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  Show your LinkedIn connections that you’re an industry expert. We’ve got the best practices for publishing posts and sharing articles.   Mentioned in this Episode:   Agent Survival Guide   ThinkAdvisor: Life & Health   More episodes you’ll like:   Insurance Agents & CMS Compliance | Social Media 101 Stay compliant with the CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines — even while on social media. We outline the best practices for insurance agents to follow while using social media. Social Media Privacy Tips for Insurance Agents | Social Media 101 Online privacy is a big deal. You want to use social media to market your insurance business. How do you protect yourself and your clients? We've got some best practices and a link to a very informative eBook that’s free to download. Listen to find out more! Top 10 Podcast Apps | Agent Apps Which podcast app is the best? Do you listen on the number one app or a different one? What features are you missing out on? In the premiere episode of our newest series, Agent Apps, we explore the top 10 podcast listening apps and the features that make each one unique.   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines? Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a memo outlining the changes to the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) for the 2020 plan year. Updates may affect... (read more) Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event Holding an educational presentation is a fantastic way to grow your client base, but you must make sure to stay compliant. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have set forth... (read more) AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification Planning on taking the AHIP Medicare training test for the first time? You don’t have to stress! We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for passing AHIP that will help... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  What’s the etiquette for connecting on LinkedIn? Listen to learn the code of connecting for this professional social network.   Mentioned in this episode:   Ritter’s Company LinkedIn Page   More episodes you’ll like:   Insurance Agents & CMS Compliance | Social Media 101 Stay compliant with the CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines — even while on social media. We outline the best practices for insurance agents to follow while using social media. Social Media Privacy Tips for Insurance Agents | Social Media 101 Online privacy is a big deal. You want to use social media to market your insurance business. How do you protect yourself and your clients? We've got some best practices and a link to a very informative eBook that’s free to download. Listen to find out more! Top 10 Podcast Apps | Agent Apps Which podcast app is the best? Do you listen on the number one app or a different one? What features are you missing out on? In the premiere episode of our newest series, Agent Apps, we explore the top 10 podcast listening apps and the features that make each one unique.   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines? Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a memo outlining the changes to the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) for the 2020 plan year. Updates may affect... (read more) Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event Holding an educational presentation is a fantastic way to grow your client base, but you must make sure to stay compliant. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have set forth... (read more) AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification Planning on taking the AHIP Medicare training test for the first time? You don’t have to stress! We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for passing AHIP that will help... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  Become a LinkedIn All-Star. Learn the best practices for filling out your LinkedIn profile — and how to get the coveted All-Star profile status.   Mentioned in this episode:   LinkedIn: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet The 7 Factors That Increase The Psychological Impact of Your Profile Photo Three Steps to Writing The Perfect LinkedIn Summary How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline   More episodes you’ll like:   Insurance Agents & CMS Compliance | Social Media 101 Stay compliant with the CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines — even while on social media. We outline the best practices for insurance agents to follow while using social media. Social Media Privacy Tips for Insurance Agents | Social Media 101 Online privacy is a big deal. You want to use social media to market your insurance business. How do you protect yourself and your clients? We've got some best practices and a link to a very informative eBook that’s free to download. Listen to find out more! Top 10 Podcast Apps | Agent Apps Which podcast app is the best? Do you listen on the number one app or a different one? What features are you missing out on? In the premiere episode of our newest series, Agent Apps, we explore the top 10 podcast listening apps and the features that make each one unique.   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines? Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a memo outlining the changes to the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) for the 2020 plan year. Updates may affect... (read more) Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event Holding an educational presentation is a fantastic way to grow your client base, but you must make sure to stay compliant. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have set forth... (read more) AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification Planning on taking the AHIP Medicare training test for the first time? You don’t have to stress! We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for passing AHIP that will help... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

  Not on LinkedIn? You're missing out! According to Hootsuite, 94 percent of marketers use LinkedIn to distribute content? And that includes insurance agents! Listen to find out more reasons why you should join this social network for professionals.    Mentioned in this episode:   Ritter’s Company LinkedIn Page 16 LinkedIn Statistics That Matter to Marketers in 2019   More episodes you’ll like:   Insurance Agents & CMS Compliance | Social Media 101 Stay compliant with the CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines — even while on social media. We outline the best practices for insurance agents to follow while using social media. Social Media Privacy Tips for Insurance Agents | Social Media 101 Online privacy is a big deal. You want to use social media to market your insurance business. How do you protect yourself and your clients? We've got some best practices and a link to a very informative eBook that’s free to download. Listen to find out more! Top 10 Podcast Apps | Agent Apps Which podcast app is the best? Do you listen on the number one app or a different one? What features are you missing out on? In the premiere episode of our newest series, Agent Apps, we explore the top 10 podcast listening apps and the features that make each one unique.   The latest from Agent Survival Guide:   What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines? Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a memo outlining the changes to the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) for the 2020 plan year. Updates may affect... (read more) Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event Holding an educational presentation is a fantastic way to grow your client base, but you must make sure to stay compliant. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have set forth... (read more) AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification Planning on taking the AHIP Medicare training test for the first time? You don’t have to stress! We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for passing AHIP that will help... (read more)   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn