Agent Survival Guide Podcast
The Friday Five
Episodes
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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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/
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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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
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
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
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
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
The Friday Five for December 1, 2023: Rabbit, Rabbit! We’re back from Thanksgiving break, it’s a new month, and we’re heading into the home stretch of AEP 2024. Keep that motivation going with this week’s #FridayFive episode!
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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/
Archive Listens Mentioned in This Episode:
4 Tips for Making a Better Sales Pitch: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG469
20 Ways to Relax and Relieve Stress: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG481
Common Sales Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them): https://link.chtbl.com/ASG483
Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20221205
References:
Cigna, Humana deal? Health insurance giants in talks for a blockbuster merger: https://www.benefitspro.com/2023/11/29/cigna-humana-deal-health-insurance-giants-in-talks-for-a-blockbuster-merger/
Here's Everything to Know About Name Drop on Apple Watch: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/heres-everything-to-know-about-name-drop-on-apple-watch/
How to find your 2023 Spotify Wrapped: https://www.theverge.com/23980858/spotify-wrapped-2023-how-to
How to turn off NameDrop in iOS 17: https://www.theverge.com/23884415/ios-17-namedrop-how-to-iphone-apple
Is Apple’s New ‘NameDrop’ Contact Sharing Feature Safe? Experts Say Yes—Despite Warnings From Police: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2023/11/27/is-apples-new-namedrop-contact-sharing-feature-safe-experts-say-yes-despite-warnings-from-police/?sh=7807b36bcfb0
Medicare Advantage 2024 Spotlight First Look: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-2024-spotlight-first-look/
Spotify Wrapped 2023: https://newsroom.spotify.com/2023-wrapped/
US health insurers Humana, Cigna in talks to merge -source: https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/us-health-insurers-humana-cigna-talks-merge-wsj-2023-11-29/