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Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Ritter Insurance Marketing just launched a brand-new marketing resource for agents - the Content Library! Learn how to use industry-specific (and compliant!) content to start, scale, and sustain your digital marketing efforts. We outline the details in this can't miss episode!
Check Out the Content Library for Insurance Agents: https://library.ritterim.com/
Resources:
Not a Ritter agent? Get registered now: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/
5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out in a Crowd: https://lnk.to/asgf20250321
5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media: https://lnk.to/asgf20250131
How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://lnk.to/asg642
Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow: https://lnk.to/asg644
Marketing Trends for 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639
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Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Join Sarah as she forecasts marketing trends for 2025 and how those trends apply to insurance agents like you!
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
5 Things from the CMS 2026 MA and Part D Proposed Rule: https://pod.fo/e/28c9d2
How Ask Integrity Can Streamline Your Medicare Sales Appointments: https://pod.fo/e/27a354
Instagram Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28803f
References:
Jantsch, John. “ 5 Marketing Trends That Will Disrupt 2025 (And How to Stay Ahead).” Ducttapemarketing.Com, Duct Tape Marketing, 4 Dec. 2024, https://ducttapemarketing.com/2025-marketing-trends-how-to-stay-ahead/.
Chaffey, Dave. “10 Actionable Digital Marketing Trends for 2025.” Smartinsights.Com, Smart Insights, 11 Dec. 2024, https://www.smartinsights.com/digital-marketing-strategy/digital-marketing-trends-2025/.
Rand, Stephanie. “10 Key Marketing Trends for the US in 2025.” Askattest.Com, Attest, 30 Oct. 2024, https://www.askattest.com/blog/articles/marketing-trends.
Dionne, Jazmyn. “12 Digital Marketing Trends to Look Out For in 2025.” Hiilite.Com, Hiilite Web Design + Marketing + SEO, 27 Nov. 2024, https://hiilite.com/12-digital-marketing-trends-to-look-out-for-in-2025/.
Howarth, Josh. “13 Top Marketing Trends (2024 & 2025).” Explodingtopics.Com, Exploding Topics, 11 June 2024, https://explodingtopics.com/blog/marketing-trends.
Stahl, Stephanie. “40+ Content Marketing Trends Experts Predict Will Matter for Success in 2025.” Contentmarketinginstitute.Com, Content Marketing Institute, 4 Dec. 2024, https://contentmarketinginstitute.com/articles/trends-content-marketing/.
“2025 Marketing Trends to Watch Out For: Part 1.” Northbeam Blog, Northbeam, 17 July 2024, https://www.northbeam.io/post/2025-marketing-trends-to-watch-out-for-part-1.
Early, Morgan. “2025 Marketing Trends.” Fullcircleinsights.Com, Full Circle Insights, 6 Dec. 2024, https://fullcircleinsights.com/blog/2025-marketing-trends/.
Bevel, Christopher. “2025 Outlook: 10 Media and Marketing Trends to Watch.” Amapittsburgh.Org, American Marketing Association Pittsburgh, 19 Oct. 2024, https://amapittsburgh.org/blog/2025-outlook-10-media-and-marketing-trends-to-watch/.
Bansal, Deepak. “Digital Marketing Trends for 2025 and Beyond.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024, https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/11/13/digital-marketing-trends-for-2025-and-beyond/.
“Digital Marketing Trends for 2025: Content Strategy.” Spinutech.Com, Spinutech, 26 Nov. 2024, https://www.spinutech.com/digital-marketing/content/strategy/digital-marketing-trends-for-2025-content-strategy/.
Perry, Hanif. “Four Trends to Feed 2025 Marketing Planning.” Prophet.Com, Prophet Brand Strategy, 2 Dec. 2024, https://prophet.com/2024/08/four-trends-to-feed-2025-marketing-planning/.
Schultz, Mike. “How Many Touches Does It Take to Make a Sale?” Rainsalestraining.Com, RAIN Group Sales Training, 19 Dec. 2023, https://www.rainsalestraining.com/blog/how-many-touches-does-it-take-to-make-a-sale.
Krafft, Natalie. “Marketing in 2025: Six Key Trends That Will Drive the Future.” Oppizi.Com, Oppizi, 17 Oct. 2024, https://www.oppizi.com/blog/marketing-trends/marketing-in-2025-five-key-trends-that-will-drive-the-future/.
“Marketing Trends 2025.” Kantar.Com, Kantar, https://www.kantar.com/campaigns/marketing-trends. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
“Marketing Trends 2025: 13 Trends to Help You Power Through.” Mediatool.Com, Mediatool, 12 Nov. 2024, https://mediatool.com/blog/marketing-trends-2025.
Yakuel, Pini. “Marketing Trends 2025: Predictions, Tips, & Technologies to Thrive.” Optimove.Com, Optimove, 25 Nov. 2024, https://www.optimove.com/blog/marketing-trends-2025-top-predictions.
“Ready for 2025? The Marketing Trends That Could Change Everything.” Obaninternational.Com, Oban International, 29 Oct. 2024, https://obaninternational.com/blog/the-marketing-trends-set-to-rule-2025/.
Concannon, Lance. “The Biggest Marketing Trends for 2025.” Meltwater, Meltwater, 22 Nov. 2024, https://www.meltwater.com/en/blog/marketing-trends-2025.
“The Top Digital Marketing Trends You Need to Know for 2025.” Abstraktmg.Com, Abstrakt Marketing Group, 29 Oct. 2024, https://www.abstraktmg.com/digital-marketing-trends/.
Phil, Wilson. “Top 2025 Digital Marketing Trends: AI, MMM, and More.” Thinkwithgoogle.Com, Google, Dec. 2024, https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/intl/en-emea/consumer-insights/consumer-trends/digital-marketing-trends-2025/.
Treanor, Tom. “What Is First-Party Data? How To Build a First-Party Data Strategy.” Cdp.Com, The Customer Data Platform Resource, https://cdp.com/articles/what-is-first-party-data-and-why-is-it-so-important/. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
Yakuel, Pini. “Zero-Party Data, Infinite Potential: Marketing Trends to Watch in 2025.” CMSWire.Com, CMSWire, 10 Dec. 2024, https://www.cmswire.com/digital-marketing/zero-party-data-infinite-potential-marketing-trends-to-watch-in-2025/.
“Zero Party Data vs First, Second & Third Party Data Explained.” Usercentrics.Com, Usercentrics, 1 Nov. 2024, https://usercentrics.com/knowledge-hub/zero-first-and-third-party-data/.
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Friday Jan 03, 2025
Friday Jan 03, 2025
No resolutions, just goals! Join Sarah as she explains how to set SMART goals for your insurance business in 2025.
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
5 Business Podcasts to Follow: https://pod.fo/e/2921db
5 Things from the CMS 2026 MA and Part D Proposed Rule: https://pod.fo/e/28c9d2
Instagram Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28803f
References:
Alexander, Lucy. “How I Write SMART Goals and Make Them a Reality.” Blog.Hubspot.Com, HubSpot Blog, 26 July 2024, blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-to-write-a-smart-goal-template.
Dan Harris, Ph.D. “How to Make Your SMART Goals Even SMARTER.” Quantumworkplace.Com, Quantum Workplace, www.quantumworkplace.com/podcast/how-to-make-your-smart-goals-even-smarter. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
“How to Set Goals for 2025.” AFP, Association for Financial Professionals, 20 Nov. 2024, www.afponline.org/training-resources/resources/articles/Details/how-to-set-goals-for-2025.
Boogaard, Kat. “How to Write Smart Goals (with Examples).” Atlassian.Com, Atlassian, 12 Sept. 2024, www.atlassian.com/blog/productivity/how-to-write-smart-goals.
Bell, Simon. “SMART Goals.” Edited by Cat McLeod, Mindtools.Com, MindTools, www.mindtools.com/a4wo118/smart-goals. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
“The SMARTER Method To Help You Define and Manage Your Business Goals.” Solocom, Solocom, solocom.ca/en/smarter-method/. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
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Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Celebrate the upcoming Ho-Ho-Holidays with these podcast recommendations! Sarah has picks that will keep you in a jolly, festive mood as you make your preparations.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Nicked: Official Site | Apple | Spotify
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast: Official Site | Apple | Spotify
The Nutcracker Podcast: Official Site | Apple | Spotify
‘Tis the Grinch Holiday Podcast: Apple | Spotify | Wondery
Welcome to Tinsel Town: Apple | Spotify
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Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
We're back with more podcast recommendations all in the name of celebrating International Podcast Day 2022! Sarah has updates, recommendations, and a brand-new feature this year. Listen, like, and follow along... we hope you find some new favorites!
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Podcast Recommendations:
Aftershock: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-aftershock-83996090/
Arcadia, CA: https://arcadiacalifornia.lawofnames.com/
Articles of Interest: https://www.radiotopia.fm/podcasts/articles-of-interest
The Beautiful Liar: https://qcodemedia.com/the-beautiful-liar
Bridgewater: https://www.grimandmild.com/bridgewater
From Now: https://qcodemedia.com/from-now
The Midnight Symphony: https://www.themidnightsymphony.com/
Missing Pages: https://thepodglomerate.com/shows/missing-pages/
Normal Gossip: https://defector.com/tag/normal-gossip/
Overleaper: https://www.realm.fm/shows/overleaper
The Polybius Conspiracy: https://www.radiotopia.fm/showcase/the-polybius-conspiracy
Sam Archer Third Grade Detective: https://www.gokidgo.com/samarcher
The Trojan Horse Affair: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/podcasts/trojan-horse-affair.html
X Marks the Spot: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/x-marks-the-spot-the-legend-of-forrest-fenn/id1626203378
Young Ben Franklin: https://gzmshows.com/shows/listing/young-ben-franklin/
More Recommendations:
Behind the Scenes of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/behind-the-scenes-of-the-asg-podcast-%C7%80-asg100-%F0%9F%8E/
International Podcast Day 2019: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2019/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2019: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2019-the-friday-five/
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcasts-we-re-currently-listening-to-the-friday-five/
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2020: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2020-the-tuesday-ten/
International Podcast Day 2020: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2020/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2020: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2020-the-friday-five/
Podcasts We're Currently Listening To (Winter 2021): https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/january-1-2021-the-friday-five/
March 12, 2021 | The Friday Five: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/march-12-2021-the-friday-five/
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2021/
International Podcast Day 2021: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/international-podcast-day-2021-1632944993/
Top 5 Podcasts of 2021: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/top-5-podcasts-of-2021/
Winter 2021 Podcast Recommendations: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/winter-2021-podcast-recommendations/
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2022: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/podcast-recommendations-for-summer-2022/
References:
Bridgewater Season 2 Update from Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgewaterPod/status/1570019391907004418?s=20&t=YRxCMwOz98h2Txojk_49XA
Podcast Statistics and Data [August 2022]: https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/podcast-statistics
Radiotopia from PRX Announces Forthcoming Series from Acclaimed Indie Podcasters Avery Trufelman, Ian Chillag, and Kaitlin Prest: https://medium.com/prxofficial/radiotopia-from-prx-announces-forthcoming-series-from-acclaimed-indie-podcasters-cd4d42db8447
The Infinite Dial 2022: http://www.edisonresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Infinite-Dial-2022-Webinar-revised.pdf
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
After 400+ episodes of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast, we've learned some things! Rather than keep that knowledge to ourselves, we're sharing it with you... and asking for your stories, too!!!
What’s the best business lesson you ever learned? We want to know!
Email the ASG Podcast or call the hotline at 1-717-562-7211!
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Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account
Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business?
More episodes you’ll like:
4 Myths About Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Sales
8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans
How Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media Audience
How to Successfully Set SMART Goals
Winter 2021 Podcast Recommendations
Articles to Share with Your Clients:
Getting Your Home Ready for Winter Storms
The Difference of Cooking with Fresh and Dry Herbs
What are State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs?
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:
Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:
8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans
The Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEP
Why Young Professionals Should Consider Becoming Insurance Agents
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Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Survive holiday toy shopping with Sarah! She's done her research, created the spreadsheets, and compiled her list of must-have toys. Listen to hear her picks for the Top Holiday Toys of 2021.
Mentioned in this episode:
Baby Alive Lulu Achoo – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Beyblade Burst Surge Speedstorm Motor Strike Battle Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Bluey Ultimate Caravan Adventures Caravan Playset – Amazon | Walmart
Chuckle & Roar Pop It! XL – Target
CoComelon Official Deluxe Interactive JJ Doll with Sounds – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Castle – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Ultimate Learning Bot – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Kinetic Sand Sandisfactory Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Lego Super Mario Adventures with Luigi Starter Course – Amazon | Target | Walmart
LOL Surprise OMG Movie Magic Studios – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Nintendo Switch – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Osmo Math Wizard and the Magical Workshop – Amazon | Target
Pokemon 25th Anniversary Celebrations Elite Trainer Box – Amazon | Walmart
Purse Pets – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Squeakee The Balloon Dino – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Squishmallows – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Star Wars Galactic Snackin' Grogu – Amazon | Target
Tamagotchi Pix – Amazon | Target | Walmart
TeeTurtle The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie – Amazon | Walmart
Vtech KidiZoom PrintCam – Amazon | Target | Walmart
WowWee Got2Glow Fairy Finder – Amazon | Target | Walmart
WowWee My Squishy Little Dumplings – Amazon | Target | Walmart
More episodes you’ll like:
2022 Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles
3 Tips to Help Your Clients Avoid Health Insurance Scams
November 12, 2021 | The Friday Five
November 19, 2021 | The Friday Five
Tips on Dealing with a Difficult Client
Articles to Share with Your Clients:
3 Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers
Getting Creative with Thanksgiving Classics
Holiday Dinner Survival Guide
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Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Celebrate International Podcast Day with the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! We ♥ podcasts, so we’re back with another fun episode of podcast recommendations. Sarah shares what she’s been listening to AND what’s coming soon that she’s excited about!
Mentioned in this episode:
70 Over 70
Bridgewater
Endless Thread
Goodnight, World
Impostors
Nice Try!
Not Past It
Rabbits
The Alarmist
The Atlas Obscura Podcast
The Dropout
The Infinite Dial 2021
The Just Enough Family
Today, Explained
Toxic: The Britney Spears Story
The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel
More episodes you’ll like:
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021
Podcasts We’re Currently Listening To (Winter 2021)
Top 5 Podcasts of 2020
International Podcast Day 2020
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2020
Podcasts We’re Currently Listening To
Top 5 Podcasts of 2019
International Podcast Day 2019
Behind the Scenes of the ASG Podcast
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Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
It’s back! Our official list of 2020’s top 10 holiday toys! We did the research so you don’t have to! Sarah has a thing for research, spreadsheets, and really delights in the finding the perfect gift. Let her help you survive holiday toy shopping!
Mentioned in this episode:
Blume Rainbow Sparkle Surprise – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Hatchimals Pixies Crystal Flyers – Amazon | Target | Walmart
LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Little Live Pets Gotta Go Flamingo – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Surprise Clubhouse – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Na! Na! Na! Ultimate Surprise – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Nintendo Switch – Amazon | Target | Walmart
O.M.G. Remix Fashion Dolls – Amazon | Target | Walmart
PAW Patrol Dino Patroller – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Present Pets – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Squeakee the Balloon Dog – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Star Wars The Child Animatronic Edition – Amazon | Target
Vtech KidiZoom Creator Cam – Amazon | Target | Walmart
More episodes you’ll like:
November 20, 2020 | The Friday Five
The Friday Five for November 20, 2020: Amazon Pharmacy; Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine; A Zoom Thanksgiving?; TikTok Rolls Out Parental Controls; Thanksgiving Desserts (and BONUS: sides!)
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.
Carriers and Plans Participating in CMS Model to Save Consumers on Insulin Costs
Get the scoop on the Part D Senior Savings Model! This new initiative brings major insulin savings to your Medicare clients. They could pay just $35 for a one-month supply of insulin. Learn all the details in this can't miss episode of our Agent Survival Guide Podcast.
How Selling Insurance Helps Give Back
In the insurance industry, there's plenty of opportunities to give back. Discover how agents make a difference in their communities every day, and how you can, too!
The Agents Survival Guide Podcast Turns 3! Celebrate with us!!!
Three years, more than three hundred episodes published, dozens of rabbit holes explored, and countless cups of coffee consumed. Thanks for sticking with us! Listen for details on our 3rd Birthday Giveaway! 🥳
Articles to Share with Your Clients:
Dishes to Impress Your Friends: Cariofi Alla Giudia
Carciofi alla Giudia is a classic Italian-Jewish fried artichoke dish that takes everything you love about potato chips and improves upon it. Ready to learn how to make them?
Subscription Boxes for Seniors Bring Wellness to Your Doorstep
Subscription boxes can be very beneficial for seniors, especially if they promote a hobby or healthy eating. We look at a few of the ways subscription boxes for seniors can be utilized.
Why Do We Celebrate That? Classic Christmas Traditions
Christmas is a holiday with many classic traditions, from the Christmas tree to parties and wassailing. But when you think about it, why do we celebrate that?
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:
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.
Navigating Insurance Sales During the Medicare AEP & COVID
You need commissions, but you don’t want to catch, or spread, COVID. Can you compliantly check temperatures or ask health questions in person? Will more carriers allow remote Medicare sales? How can you have a profitable Annual Enrollment Period during the current health crisis?
How to Get Started in Medicare Sales
Starting out as an insurance agent in the Medicare industry can seem daunting. There are many ins and outs of selling Medicare and quite a list of things you need to decide and do.
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Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
You’re invited to Ritter Insurance Marketing’s Virtual Summits! We’re kicking off AEP 2021 with nine Summits for insurance agents! These Summits are interactive, tailored to your local markets, and you’ll be able to chat with our staff and the carriers we work with! During these online presentations, our carriers will reveal exclusive first looks for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D products, too. You don’t want to miss this AEP insurance training… Register today!
Register to Attend Ritter’s Virtual Summits
More episodes you’ll like:
2021 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification Info
Looking for 2021 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D agent certification and product training details? Find out how to get carrier AHIP, Medicare Advantage certification, Part D certification, and product training details in one convenient place!
AHIP Test Tips & Tricks for Medicare Certification
Learn the rules for taking the AHIP test, information on discounts and reimbursement, how to prepare yourself, test-taking tips, legit tech hacks, and more! Before you begin your first attempt at AHIP certification, be sure to listen to this ASG Podcast episode!
FAQs About NAHU Medicare Certification
Got questions about NAHU’s Medicare Advantage and Part D certification training? We’ve got answers! In this episode, we talk about the cost of NAHU certification, CE credits, training module topics, and more – you don’t want to miss it!!!
Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider
Thinking about partnering with an FMO? Wondering how you can tell the good from the bad? Our top 10 list outlines what you need to know before you partner with a field marketing organization.
The Survivor's AEP Checklist
Prepare for AEP with the Agent Survival Guide! The Annual Enrollment Period will be here before we know it! Use our checklist to plan ahead, and you'll be "ready-to-sell" with plenty of time to spare.
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:
2021 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D
Ritter has everything you need to know about 2021 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D initial enrollments. Note: Insurance providers are NOT REQUIRED to pay the maximum commission rate.
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.
Here Are the Medicare Out-of-Pocket Expenses That Cost Beneficiaries Most
Do you know what your Medicare clients likely spend the most money on out of pocket? Do your clients know what out-of-pocket costs they can expect with Medicare? The stats are in!
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Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
You’re invited to our virtual Summits! We’re kicking off AEP 2021 with nine Summits for insurance agents! You’ll get a chance to meet our staff and the carriers we work with! During these online presentations, our carriers will reveal exclusive first looks for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D products. It’s the AEP insurance training you don’t want to miss… Register today!
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Here Are the Medicare Out-of-Pocket Expenses That Cost Beneficiaries Most
Do you know what your Medicare clients likely spend the most money on out of pocket? Do your clients know what out-of-pocket costs they can expect with Medicare? The stats are in!
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Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
How much do your Medicare clients spend on their Medicare coverage in a year? Do your clients know what out-of-pocket expenses they can expect with Medicare? In this episode, we explore the costs your clients pay out-of-pocket for Medicare, whether they've got Original Medicare, a Medicare Supplement, a stand-alone Medicare Part D plan, Medicare Advantage, or MAPD. We look beyond premiums, breaking down out-of-pocket exposure into deductibles, coinsurance, copays, prescription drug costs, medical supplies, ancillary expenses, networks, and other deciding factors. It's a must-listen for every insurance agent!
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How Much Do Medicare Beneficiaries Spend Out of Pocket on Health Care?
2020 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles
7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans
Are You Offering Multiple LTC Insurance Options?
Defining the True Value of $0 Premium for Medicare Advantage Plans
Durable medical equipment (DME) coverage
Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements
How to Save Your Clients Money on Prescription Drugs
Is Your Doctor in Your Medicare Plan’s Network? How to Tell
Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans
Your Formulary: Knowing What’s Covered
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NEW: NAHU 2021 Medicare Certification Training
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Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Get ready to make the most of AEP! We just launched our newest resource page - Surviving AEP - on the Agent Survival Guide Blog. If you want to really thrive this Annual Enrollment season, check it out! We talk AEP prep, AHIP, compliance, and more. There's even an opportunity for a portfolio review. Find "Surviving AEP" online at ritterim.com/aep!
Hey there! It’s me, Sarah Rueppel, host of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast here to tell you about a really cool resource that we just launched on our website.
It’s called Surviving AEP, and it’s an entire page dedicated to helping you make the most of the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period.
That period only lasts from October 15th through December 7th, (just 54 days!) and there are quite a few things that need to be done before you’re considered “ready-to-sell.”
Surviving AEP lays out what that path looks like and walks you through it, step-by-step.
AEP prep, compliance, AHIP, sales, and even managing stress while you’re trying to do all of those things. Very important, don’t want to be like me and get shingles in the midst of a pandemic.
But enough about me, although I do think this is the coolest feature, when you subscribe to our blog through the Surviving AEP page, you get a free portfolio review as our way of saying thank you.
Check it out here: ritterim.com/aep
And as I’m known to frequently say, we will have that link in our show notes for you. Now go see for yourself!
Surviving AEP with Ritter Insurance Marketing
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Ritter Insurance Marketing Official Website
Surviving AEP
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Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Let us help you survive the holidays! We’ve done all the research (we 💖 research) and we’ve compiled our official list of the top ten holiday toys for 2019. You don’t want to miss this one!
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(In alphabetical order)
Baby Shark Fingerlings– Amazon | Target | Walmart
Baby Shark Hand Puppet – Amazon | Walmart
Barbie Dream Plane – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Blume Doll – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Frozen 2 Singing Elsa Doll – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Frozen 2 Anna and Elsa Doll Set – Amazon | Target
Frozen 2 Ultimate Arendelle Castle Play Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Hatching Toothless – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Hot Wheels id Smart Track Kit – Amazon | Target
Hot Wheels Colossal Crash Track Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Imaginext Transforming Batmobile – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Juno My Baby Elephant – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Kindi Kids Snack Time Friends – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Amazing Surprise – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Glamper – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Winter Disco Dolls – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Winter Disco Fluffy Pets – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Winter Disco Lils – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Lego Hidden Side Newbury Haunted High School – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Melissa & Doug Slice-and-Bake Wooden Cookie Play Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Melissa & Doug Top and Bake Wooden Pizza Counter Play Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Melissa & Doug Turtle Ball Pit – Amazon | Walmart
NERF Fortnite AR-L Elite Dart Blaster – Amazon | Target | Walmart
NERF Fortnite Sp-L Elite Dart Blaster – Amazon | Target | Walmart
NERF Fortnite Ap-R & Llama Targets – Amazon
Nintendo Switch (HADSKABAA or HADSKAAAA) – Walmart
Nintendo Switch Lite – Amazon | Target | Walmart
PJ Masks PJ Seeker – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Pictionary Air – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Ryan’s World Treasure Safe – Walmart
Scruff-A-Luv Electronic Mystery Plush – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Treasure X Alien Dissection Kit with Slime, Action Figure, and Treasure – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Treasure X Kings Gold Treasure Tomb – Amazon | Target | Walmart
How to tell if you’re buying the old Nintendo Switch or the new one
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Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Looking for an FMO? Not sure what a field marketing organization like Ritter Insurance Marketing can do for your insurance business? Learn everything you need to know in this can’t-miss episode of the ASG Podcast!
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Mentioned in this episode:
2020 Maximum Broker Commissions: Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D
Learn more about Medicareful
Ritter Insurance Marketing Links:
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Marketing & Incentives
Medicare Quote Engine
Online Contracting
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