The Friday Five for February 21, 2025: Golden Birthday Cake Oreos Return Amazon Kindle Update RFK Jr. Confirmed as HHS Secretary ACA Navigator Program Funding Cut Nursing Home Demand Projections Golden Birthday Cake Oreos Return: Fink, Bailey. “Oreo Is Releasing 2 New Flavors—and Making One Permanent.” Allrecipes.Com , Allrecipes, 18 Feb. 2025, www.allrecipes.com/oreo-new-cookies-february-2025-11680020 . Bivins, Kenn. “Oreo Just Brought Back a ‘GOAT’ Flavor That Has Fans ‘Beyond Excited.’” Parad...
Feb 21, 2025•11 min
Medicare Supplement Plans offer many options to cover gaps in your client’s coverage. Learn more about plans K, L, M, and N to help your client find the right one for them. 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 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-medicare-part-a-and-part-b-premiums-and-deductibles/ Events & Webinars with Ritt...
Feb 19, 2025•10 min•Ep. 649
Learn about the value of Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) and how to get started selling! 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: 4 Myths about Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): https://ritterim.com/blog/4-myths-about-dual-eligible-special-needs-plan-d-snp-sales/ Build Your Brand with Community Involvement: https://ritterim.com/blog/build-your-brand-with-community...
Feb 17, 2025•26 min•Ep. 648
The Friday Five for February 14, 2024: Apple iOS 18.3.1 Updates Trend Alert: Smart Ankle Watch? Egg Substitutions for Baking & Protein Healthcare Regulatory Update (of sorts) The Postseason Game Plan Download Your FREE Copy of The Postseason Game Plan Now! Apple iOS 18.3.1 Updates: Adorno, José. “IOS 18.3.1 Now Available Ahead of Big Ios 18.4 Upgrade.” Bgr.Com , BGR, 10 Feb. 2025, bgr.com/tech/ios-18-3-1-now-available-ahead-of-big-ios-18-4-upgrade/ . Disotto, John-Anthony. “iOS 18.4 Could Be...
Feb 14, 2025•14 min
Want something to replace scrolling on social media? Tina has some apps to help you be more intentional with your screen time. Blinkist: https://www.blinkist.com/ Pocket App: https://getpocket.com/home Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 4 Helpful Podcasts for Busy Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/4-helpful-podcasts-for-busy-insurance-agents/ Apps to Take on Your Next Road Trip: https://lnk...
Feb 12, 2025•4 min
Stay compliant while sharing beneficiary data with other TPMOs. We explain the CMS rules for agents obtaining prior express written consent. Read the text version Resources: 2025 Medicare Market Disruption Means Opportunity for Agents: https://ritterim.com/follow-medicare-changes/ Contact the Ritter Insurance Marketing Compliance Team by emailing complianceofficer@ritterim.com Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://lnk.to/IO4lRf Register with Ritter Insu...
Feb 10, 2025•11 min•Ep. 647
The Friday Five for February 7, 2025: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas RFK Jr. HHS Nomination Update Apple Announces Invites Tapestry from The IconFactory 2025 Senior Market Symposium Register for the 2025 Senior Market Symposium! RFK Jr. HHS Nomination Update: Halleman, Sydney, et al. “RFK Jr. Clears Key Hurdle on Path to HHS Secretary.” Healthcaredive.Com , Healthcare Dive, 4 Feb. 2025, www.healthcaredive.com/news/rfk-jr-clears-key-hurdle-on-path-to-hhs-secretary/739096/ . Nix, Jessica. “RFK Jr. Cle...
Feb 07, 2025•13 min
Sarah and Tina team up in the studio to tackle your questions about PlanEnroll. Learn how to create your site, work with clients, and boost your marketing with this tool! Read the text version Get in touch with your Ritter Sales Specialists: 1 800-769-1847 or email ASGpodcast@ritterim.com Contact Integrity at 888-818-3760 or email support@clients.integrity.com Resources: 4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://ritterim.com/blog/4-ways-planenroll-will-make-this-your-best-aep-y...
Feb 05, 2025•13 min•Ep. 646
Get the details on MedicareCENTER! Join Sarah and Tina for a deep dive into frequently asked agent questions. Read the text version Get started with MedicareCENTER: https://identity.integrity.com/register Resources: 4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://lnk.to/cdV0H1 Contact the Ritter Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ FAQs About the Medicare Call Recording Requirements: https://lnk.to/ueDEY0 Integrity Official Site: https://integrity.com/ Integrity On ...
Feb 03, 2025•15 min•Ep. 645
At a loss for what to post on your business socials? Sarah highlights 5 types of content agents can share on social media – and they’re not all insurance related! Resources: 5 Marketing Podcasts to Follow: https://lnk.to/asg638 Boost Sales and Productivity with Our Medicare Sales Planner: https://ritterim.com/blog/boost-sales-and-productivity-with-our-medicare-sales-planner How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life: https://lnk.to/asg643 Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda...
Jan 31, 2025•11 min
Are you a sports fan? You need to check out these apps to stay up to date with your favorite teams! ESPN App: https://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn Bleacher Report: https://bleacherreport.com/ Apple Sports: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-sports/id6446788829 Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Apps to Take on Your Next Road Trip: https://lnk.to/asga77 How to Find Balance Between Life & Work: htt...
Jan 29, 2025•5 min
How unstoppable would you be if you lost the fear of being seen? Linda Ugelow, author of Delight in the Limelight , joins Sarah to talk about how agents can overcome the fear of public speaking, conquer the fear of being on camera, and learn to rightfully bask in the limelight. Mentioned in this episode: Linda Ugelow Official Website: https://lindaugelow.com/ Listen to Linda’s Podcast: https://lindaugelow.com/ditl-podcast/ Order Your Copy of Delight in the Limelight: https://lindaugelow.com/deli...
Jan 27, 2025•45 min•Ep. 644
It can be difficult to manage the different aspects of our lives. In this episode, we cover how to recognize and prevent burnout, how to implement personal care, 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: Get Focused with These Apps: https://lnk.to/asga76 Lessons Learned in 2024: https://lnk.to/asg637 Setting SMART Goals in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250103 Tech Takeaways for ...
Jan 25, 2025•9 min•Ep. 643
The Friday Five for January 24, 2025: Regulatory Freeze TikTok Ban Update Instagram Announces Edits Optimal Ambient Temperature for Seniors 2025 ACA Enrollment Hits All-Time High Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Regulatory Freeze: Isaac, Mike. “Instagram Debuts New Video-Editing App, as TikTok Deals With a Ban.” Nytimes.Com , The New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/01/19/technology/instagram-vi...
Jan 24, 2025•11 min
Engage your clients regularly and keep them coming back for more! Rob Oxenford joins Sarah to talk best practices and how switching your focus can be a game-changer for insurance agents. Mentioned in this episode: AgentMethods Official Website: https://www.agentmethods.com/ Follow AgentMethods on Social! AgentMethods on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/AgentMethods AgentMethods on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/agentmethods-llc/ AgentMethods on X, https://twitter.com/AgentMethods A...
Jan 20, 2025•58 min•Ep. 642
The Friday Five for January 17, 2025: TikTok Ban & Popular Alternatives Part D Cost-Sharing Successor Regulation Rules Creditable Coverage Determination MA and Part D Advance Notice TikTok Ban & Rising Alternatives: “A Possible Tiktok Ban Is Just Days Away. A List of Other Apps Available.” Apnews.Com , AP News, 14 Jan. 2025, apnews.com/article/tiktok-alternative-social-media-platforms-ban-49af1bfd2a1543a09b327544c380f217 . Rosenblatt, Kalhan. “Chinese TikTok Alternative RedNote Tops App ...
Jan 17, 2025•21 min
Rapid disenrollments don't have to happen to you! Learn how better communication can smooth over most Medicare plan disenrollment issues. 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: 4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://lnk.to/cdV0H1 7 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP: https://lnk.to/ij9pUb Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance: https://ritterim.com...
Jan 16, 2025•14 min•Ep. 641
These apps can save you time and money on your next road trip. Listen to learn more! PlugShare: https://www.plugshare.com/ GasBuddy: https://www.gasbuddy.com/ 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://lnk.to/asg636 Agent Apps | Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://lnk.to/8xfGo0 Tips for Insurance Agents Working on the Road: https://ritterim.com/blog/tips-f...
Jan 15, 2025•5 min
January 10, 2025: Sarah’s 2025 Goals Highlights from CES 2025 First HIPAA Update Since 2013 ACA DACA Enrollment Eligibility Update 2025 ACA Enrollment Snapshot #2 Sarah’s 2025 Goals: Cement City: https://www.cementcity.org/ Highlights from CES 2025: Carlson, Jeff. “CES 2025: We’re Obsessed With These 28 New Products So Far.” CNET.Com , CNET, 9 Jan. 2025, www.cnet.com/pictures/ces-2025-were-obsessed-with-these-28-new-products-so-far/ . Kastrenakes, Jacob. “CES 2025: All the News, Gadgets, and Sur...
Jan 10, 2025•17 min
Generation Z is eager for meaningful careers opportunities. Learn why becoming an insurance agent is a great match for Gen Z to utilize their strengths and find success. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 3 Additional Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/3-additional-effective-techniques-for-closing-insurance-sales How Much Can Insurance Agents Make Selling Unde...
Jan 08, 2025•7 min•Ep. 640
Affordable Care Act Plans offer 10 essential benefits, but your clients may want to additional coverage for dental, vision, hearing, and more. In this episode, learn 5 tips to determine if supplemental coverage is a good option for your clients. 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 Exchange & FFM Certification Info: https://lnk.to/ZvnhS8 4 Steps to Selling Dental, Vis...
Jan 07, 2025•13 min
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, Jo...
Jan 06, 2025•21 min•Ep. 639
Take a moment with Tina as she reflects on the past year. Hear about the lessons she’s learned and the mindset she’s taking into 2025. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Build Your Brand with Community Involvement: https://ritterim.com/blog/build-your-brand-with-community-involvement/ Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://pod.fo/e/2870fb Finding Motivation: https://pod.fo/e/...
Jan 04, 2025•7 min•Ep. 637
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 a...
Jan 03, 2025•10 min
Do you want to manage your time better? Are you checking your phone when you should be focusing? Check out these apps to help you focus and take back your time! Freedom Official Site: https://freedom.to/ Toggl Track Official Site: https://toggl.com/ Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 5 Ways to Generate ACA Leads: https://pod.fo/e/28139a Finding Motivation: https://pod.fo/e/28a23f The Guide to Making ...
Jan 01, 2025•5 min
Prepare your business for a fresh new year by listening to these 5 podcasts! Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 5 Marketing Podcasts to Follow: Agent Survival Guide Podcast: https://ritterim.com/podcast/ Do This, Not That! https://jayschwedelson.com/podcast/ The Influencer Podcast: https://juliesolomon.net/podcast/ The Mindful Marketing Podcast: https://onlinedrea.com/podcast/ The Online Marketing Made Easy Pod...
Dec 30, 2024•7 min•Ep. 638
Join Sarah as she counts down the top 5 Agent Survival Guide Podcast episodes of 2024! Find out if your favorite episode made the cut… and thanks for listening this year! Number Five: [02:22] Number Four: [21:29] Number Three: [31:18] Number Two: [39:18] Number One: [01:04:19] Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.ins...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 34 min
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 Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Ema...
Dec 20, 2024•10 min
There are apps for just about everything! In this episode, Tina reviews apps to help you on your wellness journey. Balance Official Website: https://balanceapp.com/ Daylio Official Website: https://daylio.net/ Macros Calorie Counter Official Website: https://macros.app/ Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Budget-Friendly Streaming Services: https://pod.fo/e/28aaea Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons: h...
Dec 18, 2024•5 min
We searched the internet to compile a list of the top 5 business podcasts in 2024. Listen to find out what shows made the list, and let us know what you’ve been listening to this year! Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Business Podcasts to Follow: Pivot: https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot The $100 MBA: https://100mba.net/mba2549/ Business Breakdowns: https://joincolossus.com/series/business-breakdowns/ T...
Dec 16, 2024•7 min•Ep. 636
