Use fact-finding and open communication to learn your clients’ budget and coverage needs. We’ve got statistics, tips, and strategies for agents to help clients navigate today’s financial environment. Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets? https://ritterim.com/blog/does-your-medicare-sales-approach-satisfy-different-budgets...
Sep 16, 2024•18 min•Ep. 618
We've got the scoop on PlanEnroll, part of the Integrity Suite of Solutions. Learn more about the features, how agents can get started, where to find training, and so much more. Read the text version Get PlanEnroll by registering for your MedicareCENTER account: https://identity.medicarecenter.com/register Resources: 5 FAQs About the Shop & Enroll Phaseout: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/5-faqs-about-the-shop-enroll-phaseout/ Become a PlanEnroll Network Agent! Register for PlanEnro...
Sep 12, 2024•8 min
Love coffee? Whether you enjoy crafting a brew at home or sipping latte at a café, we’ve got the apps for you! Beanconqueror Official Website: https://beanconqueror.com/ European Coffee Trip Official Website: https://europeancoffeetrip.com/ Roasters Official Website: https://www.roasters.app/ Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: App Trends in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA63 Best Practices for Video...
Sep 11, 2024•9 min
Listen for important details on the 2025 ACA Exchange and FFM certification – training deadlines, continuing education credits, recertification requirements, and more! Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 2025 ACA Certifications – Ritter Docs: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/#2025-aca-certifications Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in State-Based Marke...
Sep 10, 2024•7 min
Broaden your reach by combining forces with a like-minded affinity partner! If you're looking to grow your insurance business, affinity marketing is a great strategy that won't break the bank. Read the text version Download the eBook: The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Establishing Successful Affinity Partnerships Resources: Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Agent's Guide to Partner Marketing Resources: https://li...
Sep 09, 2024•8 min•Ep. 617
The Friday Five for September 6, 2024: Countdown to AEP 2025 How to get ‘Contract Now’ access Apple Podcasts on the web More new features from Instagram 2nd Round of Ritter Summits Countdown to AEP 2025: 2025 Medicare Market Disruption Information: https://ritterim.com/follow-medicare-changes/ How to get ‘Contract Now’ access: Contract faster online with ‘Contract Now’: https://ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/#contract-now List of Ritter Sales Specialists: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-t...
Sep 06, 2024•14 min
Is your insurance business living up to its potential? Find out if you’re self-sabotaging sales success with these 3 questions. Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Carrier Partners at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/carriers/ How to Host a Successful Medicare Sales Event PDF: https://ritterim.com/documents/how-to-host-a-successful-medicare-sales-eve...
Sep 04, 2024•13 min•Ep. 616
Stay on track during ACA presentations with this list of questions! Fact-finding helps you get to the bottom of your client's health insurance wants and needs - and doubles as a rough outline for your conversation. Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 5 Tips for Finding Supplemental Coverage for ACA Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-tips-for-finding-supplemental-coverage-for-aca-...
Sep 02, 2024•9 min•Ep. 615
Are these essentials part of your strategy for this Annual Enrollment Period? They should be! Listen as we highlight how agents can simplify marketing and enrollment efforts for AEP 2025. Read the text version Register for your MedicareCENTER account: https://identity.medicarecenter.com/register Resources: 5 Tips to Make the Most of AEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-tips-to-make-the-most-of-aep/ 9 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG595 Contact the Agent Survi...
Aug 30, 2024•9 min
Tired of sifting through mountains of receipts when tracking business expenses? Save time and energy by tracking money with these apps! Zoho Expense Official Website: https://www.zoho.com/us/expense/ Everlance Official Website: https://www.everlance.com/ Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Agent’s Guide to Phone Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG608 Apps for Travel Deals: https://link...
Aug 28, 2024•8 min
Quite literally put your business on the map by creating a Google Business Profile. Learn how to create a profile, optimize it, and reach larger audiences online, all in this episode and more. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: App Trends in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA63 Agent’s Guide to Social Media Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG606 Agent’s Guide to Video Communication Res...
Aug 26, 2024•10 min•Ep. 614
The Friday Five for August 23, 2024: Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits Next Week Instagram Testing Rectangular Profile Grid FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements Overturned "Time is Money" Initiative from Biden-Harris Administration CMS Announces First 10 Part D Negotiated Drug Prices Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Register for Ritter Insurance Marketing Annual Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/ Instagram T...
Aug 23, 2024•17 min
Captivate and engage your clients through storytelling. Use real world examples of how plans have benefited clients in a time of need. Read the text version Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 4 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG535 Best Practices for Video Calls: https://l...
Aug 21, 2024•16 min•Ep. 613
Find out why Sarah calls LinkedIn a must-have for insurance agents. Learn more about the power of the networking platform, including tips and strategies agents of all levels can use. Download our FREE eBook – Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents Resources: Agent's Guide to Social Media Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG606 Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Facebook Basics for Insurance ...
Aug 19, 2024•15 min•Ep. 612
Join Sarah as she recaps what she learned at the 2024 Global Leadership Summit. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Mentioned in this episode: Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast: Official | Apple | Spotify | YouTube Global Leadership Summit: https://globalleadership.org/summit/ Kindra Hall Storytelling Books: https://www.kindrahall.com/books Moriah Smallbone Official Website: https://www.moriahofficial.com/ Mind...
Aug 16, 2024•15 min
Looking for some help with keeping track of your food intake and wellness goals? We’ve got some great apps to help you along your journey. Listen to learn more! Cronometer Official Website: https://cronometer.com/ My Fitness Pal Official Website: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Apps to Help You Stay Healthy: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA53 Effective Marketing Strategies...
Aug 14, 2024•7 min
Consider this episode your cheat sheet for resources, tips, and strategies for keeping in touch with clients the old fashion way, through mail! Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Mail Communication Resources: Canva: https://www.canva.com/ Lead Concepts: https://leadconcepts.com/direct-mail/ Lunacy: https://icons8.com/lunacy Microsoft Designer: https://designer.microsoft.com/ MOO: https://w...
Aug 12, 2024•10 min•Ep. 611
Disruption in 2025 Medicare Part D plan pricing could be less than anticipated thanks to a new CMS program! Get the details on CMS plans to offset the cost of Inflation Reduction Act changes for beneficiaries. Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Reach out to your sales specialist at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ Resources: 5 Things About the Medicare...
Aug 09, 2024•9 min
UPDATE! Because of current pending litigation, CMS adjusted 2025 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Get the details on the changes to commission amounts for agents writing MA and PDP business for CY 2025. Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Reach out to your sales specialist at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ R...
Aug 08, 2024•9 min
We’ve got the breakdown of the ACA Market in 2024 plus how certain changes will affect your clients in the future. Listen to learn more! Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 2024 Marketplace Final Rule Changes Agents Should Know: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20230515 ACA Basics – Online Learning Knight School: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/solid-foundation/aca-basics/1/ CMS Ann...
Aug 07, 2024•14 min•Ep. 610
Discover basic 5 steps insurance agents can use when creating an X (Twitter) business profile. Learn how to find your audience, setting up your profile, content examples, and a lot more! Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Agent Apps | Professional Networking & Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230823 Agent’s Guide to Email Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG598 Affinity Partner...
Aug 05, 2024•11 min•Ep. 609
The Friday Five for August 2, 2024: Target Denim Take Back Event New Maps and Waze Updates from Google Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle Now Available FOMC July 2024 Meeting CMS Changes to ACA Plan Switching Process Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Target Denim Take Back Event: Garlin, Shannon. “Target Announces a Limited-Time Denim Trade-in Program - How to Save.” TODAY.Com , TODAY, 29 July 2024, www.today.com/shop/...
Aug 02, 2024•15 min
Trying to spend less time doom scrolling on your phone? Want to have more time for family, friends, and productivity? Try out these apps for creating a dumb phone that minimizes distractions and keeps you accountable! Blank Spaces: Minimal Launcher: https://www.blankspaces.app/ minimalist phone: https://www.minimalistphone.com/ Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: App Trends in 2024: https://link.chtbl...
Jul 31, 2024•7 min
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! Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim...
Sep 30, 2022•27 min
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! Mentioned in this episode: Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? M...
Feb 03, 2022•16 min•Ep. 400
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 J...
Nov 23, 2021•23 min
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 Britn...
Sep 30, 2021•24 min
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 ...
Nov 24, 2020•10 min
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! Mentioned in this episode: (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 Do...
Nov 26, 2019•16 min
