Agent Survival Guide Podcast
The Friday Five
Episodes
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
The Friday Five for June 14, 2024:
AHIP 2025 Certification Reminder
May 2024 CPI Report
June 2024 FOMC Meeting & Projections
Apple OS Updates from WWDC 2024
Apple Intelligence Features
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AHIP 2025 Certification Reminder:
AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online Course Site: https://www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/
Updates to the 2025 AHIP Certification You Should Know: https://ritterim.com/blog/updates-to-the-2025-ahip-certification-you-should-know/
May 2024 CPI Report:
Consumer Price Index May 2024: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf
June 2024 FOMC Meeting & Projections:
Fed holds rates steady, indicates only one cut coming this year: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/12/fed-meeting-today-on-interest-rate.html
The Fed expects to cut rates just once this year: https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/markets-fed-meeting-06-12-24/index.html
Apple OS Updates from WWDC 2024:
Apple iOS 18 Preview: https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-18-preview/
Apple WatchOS Preview: https://www.apple.com/watchos/watchos-preview/
Live blog: Apple’s AI plans, iOS 18, and more at WWDC 2024: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/10/24173603/wwdc-2024-live-blog-apple-event-ios-18-ai
watchOS 11 — Apple Watch is finally getting the fitness feature I’ve been waiting for: https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/watchos-11-apple-watch-is-finally-getting-the-fitness-feature-ive-been-waiting-for
Apple Intelligence Features:
Apple Intelligence: https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/
Apple is giving Siri an AI upgrade in iOS 18: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/10/24171936/apple-siri-ai-update-ios18-features-wwdc
iPhone Genmoji and Image Playground Let You Use AI to Create Emoji Responses That Don't Exist: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/iphone-genmoji-and-image-playground-let-you-use-ai-to-create-emoji-responses-that-dont-exist/
Resources:
5 Social Media Trends for Insurance Agents in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240524
5 Things About Prepping for the Insurance License Exam: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240607
Agent's Guide to Video Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG596
Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597
Medicare Coverage for Mental Health Services & Substance Use Disorder: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-coverage-for-mental-health-services-and-substance-use-disorder/
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Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Getting ready to take your insurance license exam? A must-listen for those brand-new to the industry, Sarah outlines the process, where to get started, and what she learned while preparing to take her insurance license exam.
Questions about getting licensed to sell insurance? Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
Getting Licensed Knight School Module: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/selling-insurance/getting-licensed/1/
How Insurance FMOs Work eBook: https://ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/
Interested in Selling Insurance Knight School Module: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/selling-insurance/interested-selling-insurance/1/
Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG593
Training Opportunities for Insurance Agents at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG437
Understanding FMOs Knight School Module: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/selling-insurance/understanding-fmos/1/
References:
Multiple Choice Test Taking Strategies: https://www.dmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/MULTIPLE-CHOICE-TEST-TAKING-STRATEGIES.pdf
NAIC Map of State Insurance Department Resources: https://content.naic.org/state-insurance-departments
National Association of Insurance Commissioners Official Site: https://content.naic.org/
National Insurance Provider Registry Online (NIPR): https://nipr.com/
VARK® Modalities: What do Visual, Aural, Read/write & Kinesthetic really mean? https://vark-learn.com/introduction-to-vark/the-vark-modalities/
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Friday May 31, 2024
Friday May 31, 2024
The Friday Five for May 31, 2024:
Medicare Sales Planner & ACA Agent Calendar
The Fitbit Ace LTE
New Study on AI Adoption
KFF Health Policy 101 Resource
AHIP 2025 Certification Dates
How do you like to learn? Answer this week’s question of the week here: https://bit.ly/asgquestion
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[01:39] Medicare Sales Planner & ACA Agent Calendar:
ACA Agent Sales Calendar PDF: https://ritterim.com/documents/the-busy-aca-agents-sales-calendar.pdf
Increase Sales and Productivity with the Busy Medicare Agent’s Sales Planner: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG570
Medicare Agent Sales Planner PDF: https://ritterim.com/documents/busy-medicare-agent-sales-planner.pdf
Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent’s Sales Calendar: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG571
[02:39] Fitbit Ace LTE:
Google announced a smartwatch for kids — and it looks pretty good: https://www.businessinsider.com/google-smartwatch-kids-fitbit-ace-lte-2024-5
Introducing Fitbit Ace LTE: the smartwatch kids and parents will both love: https://blog.google/products/fitbit/fitbit-ace-lte-smartwatch-kids/
Smartwatches Can Learn a Lot From Fitbit's New Kid-Focused Watch: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/smartwatches-can-learn-a-lot-from-fitbits-new-kid-focused-watch/
The Fitbit Ace LTE is like a Nintendo smartwatch for kids: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/29/24166168/fitbit-ace-lte-kids-smartwatch-wearables
[06:22] New Study on AI Adoption:
AI products like ChatGPT much hyped but not much used, study says: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c511x4g7x7jo
Hardly any of us are using AI tools like ChatGPT, study says – here’s why: https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/hardly-any-of-us-are-using-ai-tools-like-chatgpt-study-says-heres-why
What does the public in six countries think of generative AI in news? https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/what-does-public-six-countries-think-generative-ai-news
[10:29] KFF Health Policy 101:
Full Resource: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101/
KFF's Health Policy 101 Chapters:
The Affordable Care Act: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-the-affordable-care-act/
Congress, the Executive Branch, and Health Policy: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-congress-and-the-executive-branch-and-health-policy/
Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-employer-sponsored-health-insurance/
Health Care Costs and Affordability: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-health-care-costs-and-affordability/
Health Policy Issues in Women's Health: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-health-policy-issues-in-womens-health/
International Comparison of Health Systems: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-international-comparison-of-health-systems/
Medicaid: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-medicaid/
Medicare: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-medicare/
Race, Inequality, and Health: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-race-inequality-and-health/
The Politics of Health Care and the 2024 Election: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-the-politics-of-health-care-and-the-2024-election/
The Regulation of Private Health Insurance: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-the-regulation-of-private-health-insurance/
The Uninsured Population and Health Coverage: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-the-uninsured-population-and-health-coverage/
The U.S. Government and Global Health: https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-the-u-s-government-and-global-health/
[14:27] AHIP 2025 Certification Dates:
AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online Course Site: https://www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/
Resources:
5 Social Media Trends for Insurance Agents in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240524
9 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG595
AI Highlights from Google I/O 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240517
Best Free Note-Taking Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA60
Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58
Knight School Online Video Training Library: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/
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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/
Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
How do recent social media trends work (or not work!) for insurance agents? Sarah and Tina discuss the latest trends to help agents with their social strategies. Listen ‘til the end for a special invitation to a comprehensive social media marketing event tailored specifically to agents.
Register for the Webinar - How to Market Yourself Online: https://bit.ly/marketyourself2024
Don’t forget to answer this week’s question of the week: https://bit.ly/asgquestion
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
AI Highlights from Google I/O 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240517
Best Free Note-Taking Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA60
How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230809
How to Keep Social Media Professional and Personal Simultaneously: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG443
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
References:
11 social media trends you need to know in 2024: https://sproutsocial.com/insights/social-media-trends/
12 Emerging Social Media Trends in 2024: https://www.cmswire.com/digital-experience/12-emerging-social-media-trends-in-2024/
2024 Digital Media Trends: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/technology/digital-media-trends-consumption-habits-survey.html
Social Media Trends 2024: https://www.hootsuite.com/research/social-trends
The HubSpot Blog's 2024 Social Media Marketing Report: Data from 1400+ Global Marketers: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/hubspot-blog-social-media-marketing-report
The Top Marketing Trends of 2024 & How They've Changed Since 2023 [Data from 1400+ Global Marketers]: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/marketing-trends
THIS is how social media will change in 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAyUPsJ4JWY
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/