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Agent Survival Guide Podcast

Sarah J. Rueppel | Ritter Insurance Marketingwww.ritterim.com
Bringing insurance agents tips and strategies for making sales, staying compliant, marketing yourself, getting leads, and more! Think of the Agent Survival Guide as your go-to resource for insight, information, and the inspiration needed to take the next step on your journey. Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned pro, the ASG Podcast has got you covered. Empowering insurance agents selling Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, ACA, Long and Short-Term Care, Life, Annuities, and Final Expense.
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Episodes

On the Road with Sabine Barrett

Get on track with Sabine Barrett! We chat about Ritter Roadshows and what agents can expect when they attend. Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents: Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/ Registration for upcoming Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/ Not registered with Ritter? See what our FMO is all about: https://ritterim.com/ Follow Us on Social! Ritter...

Apr 10, 20253 min

Get Ritter’s Guide to Prospecting and Selling C-SNPs

Expand your portfolio with C-SNPs! Learn about the benefits Chronic Special Needs Plans can offer to your clients and your business in Ritter’s Guide to Prospecting and Selling C-SNPS . Download your copy today! 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.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linke...

Apr 10, 20251 min

On the Road with Jake McGeoy

In this episode, Jake McGeoy takes the wheel, chatting with Sarah about upcoming Ritter Roadshows. Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents: Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/ Registration for upcoming Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/ Not registered with Ritter? See what our FMO is all about: https://ritterim.com/ Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Faceboo...

Apr 08, 20253 min

Healthy Habits for Feeling in Control | Monday Motivation

When feeling stressed or helpless, it’s important to take care of yourself. In this episode we share things you can do to combat feelings of uncertainty. 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: Apps to Use Instead of Social Media: https://lnk.to/asga79 Best eBook & Audiobook Apps: https://lnk.to/WsIGZ5 How to Creat...

Apr 07, 20255 min

On the Road with Anthony Budhar

Hit the road with Anthony Budhar! We talk about what agents can expect when attending Ritter Roadshows! Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents: Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/ Registration for upcoming Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/ Not registered with Ritter? See what our FMO is all about: https://ritterim.com/ Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Fa...

Apr 05, 20254 min

On the Road with Steve Telander

In this episode, Steve Telander takes the wheel, chatting with Sarah about upcoming Ritter Roadshows. Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents: Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/ Registration for upcoming Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/ Mentioned in This Episode: The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims: https://lnk.to/ASGtedsims Not reg...

Apr 04, 20254 min

5 Things to Consider When Creating Your Personal Brand

Develop your personal brand with help from the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Set yourself apart from the competition and formulate your marketing strategy at the same time! 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 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 Apps for...

Apr 04, 20257 min

The Best Appointment Schedulers for Insurance Agents

Free up your work week by using a digital appointment scheduler. Spend more time with clients and less time managing your calendar. 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: 3 Insurance Business Tools You Absolutely Can’t Live Without: https://ritterim.com/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list/ Best Practices for Video Calls: https://lnk.to/8jc7x9 Digital Marketing for Insurance Agents: Our...

Apr 02, 202521 minEp. 657

3 Additional Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales

Listen to learn about powerful strategies for closing insurance sales! 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 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://lnk.to/asg655 4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch: https://ritterim.com/blog/4-tips-for-making-a-better-insurance-sales-pitch/ Empower Your Prospects to Act Before Turning 65: https://ritterim.com/blog/...

Mar 31, 202512 minEp. 656

When to Recommend Life Insurance Based on Its Tax Advantages

Do your clients know how versatile life insurance can be? Educate them about tax advantages and other ways life policies can help save money in the long run! 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: Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Rewards: https://lnk.to/asg651 Secure a Bigger, Better Business with Ancillary Products: https://ritterim.com/blog/secure-a-bigger-better-busi...

Mar 29, 20259 minEp. 654

CMS Updates, Content Library, & More!

The Friday Five for March 28, 2025: CMS Medicare $2 Drug List Model Cancelled Oz Confirmed by Senate Finance Committee CMS Withdraws Changes to MA and Part D FEMA SEP Sarah Appears on The Seven Figures or Bust Podcast Content Library for Insurance Agents Launches CMS Medicare $2 Drug List Model Cancelled: “CMS Innovation Center Announces Model Portfolio Changes to Better Protect Taxpayers and Help Americans Live Healthier Lives.” CMS.Gov , Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 12 Mar. 20...

Mar 28, 20258 min

Agent Apps | Apps for Content Creation

Create eye catching social media content for your business with these apps! GoDaddy Studio: https://www.godaddy.com/studio Mojo: https://mojo-app.com/ Get Your Free PlanEnroll Site: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/ Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Agents Guide to Digital Marketing Resources: https://lnk.to/D18qeY Apps to Use Instead of Social Media: https://lnk.to/asga79 How to Better Market Yourse...

Mar 26, 20257 min

Introducing a Content Marketing Solution for Insurance Agents

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 S...

Mar 25, 202537 min

4 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales

We’ve got tips and examples for closing sales in the insurance industry! Check out this episode to learn 4 tried and true methods and learn how to close with confidence. 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: 9 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/9-essential-tools-for-beginner-insurance-agents/ Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements: https:...

Mar 24, 202519 minEp. 655

How to Help Clients Navigate ACA Marketplace Subsidies & Taxes

Clients with marketplace coverage may not be aware of specific tax forms they need to file. Be an advocate for your clients by helping them understand what steps to take during tax time. 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: How to Assist Clients with Marketplace Household Income Estimations: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-assist-clients-with-marketplace-household-income-estimati...

Mar 22, 202511 min

5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out in a Crowd

Why fit in when you can stand out and really shine? We highlight strategies insurance agents can use to elevate your marketing and set yourself apart in this industry. Read the text version Expand Your Insurance Industry Knowledge with Knight School! Resources: 5 Tips for Creating Your Personal Brand: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-tips-for-creating-your-personal-brand/ Best Practices for Writing an Email to Your Insurance Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/best-practices-for-writing-an-email-to-yo...

Mar 21, 202513 min

Special Delivery: Ritter’s D-SNP eBook is now available!

Want to really understand dual-eligible special needs plans? Get ready to take a deep dive with our explainer! Discover what agents need to know about selling D-SNPs in our newest eBook! Download Your Free eBook Today! https://ritterim.com/d-snp-guide 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/@ritter...

Mar 20, 20252 min

Get Access to Exclusive Leads When You Become a PlanEnroll Network Agent

Expand your marketing reach! Find new leads and more with Integrity’s PlanEnroll! Read the text version Learn more about becoming a PlanEnroll Network Agent Resources: LeadCENTER: https://leads.integrity.com/login MedicareCENTER: https://integrity.com/medicarecenter/ MedicareCENTER FAQs: https://lnk.to/asg645 PlanEnroll FAQs: https://lnk.to/asg646 PlanEnroll Network Agent Training Registration: https://trainings.planenroll.com/ Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Ri...

Mar 18, 20256 min

Helping Medicare Clients Who Have Powers of Attorney or Conservatorships

Every client has a unique set of needs. In this episode, we’re looking at how to work with clients who have a power of attorney or are under a conservatorship. Listen to learn how these circumstances affect enrollment, and how you can assist the process! 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. Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Elder Abuse Pr...

Mar 17, 202512 minEp. 653

CMS 2025 Marketplace Integrity & Affordability Proposed Rule

The Friday Five for March 14, 2025: Design Overhaul Coming to Apple OS? Google, Chrome & uBlock Origin Content Marketing Gamification Ritter Roadshows are Back for 2025! CMS 2025 Marketplace Integrity & Affordability Proposed Rule Design Overhaul Coming to Apple OS? Clark, Adam. “Apple Plans Major Software Overhaul, Says Report. Why the iPhone Maker Needs a Change.” Barrons.Com , Barron’s, 11 Mar. 2025, www.barrons.com/articles/apple-price-stock-iphone-ios-update-10249921 . Mehta, Ivan. ...

Mar 14, 202514 min

On the Road with Dawn Myers

In this episode, Dawn Myers takes the wheel, chatting with Sarah about upcoming Ritter Roadshows. Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents: Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/ Registration for upcoming Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/ Not registered with Ritter? See what our FMO is all about: https://ritterim.com/ Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook...

Mar 13, 20254 min

On the Road with Robert Rothschild

Don’t fall asleep at the wheel! Robert Rothschild is here to talk Ritter Roadshows and what agents attending can expect. Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents: Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/ Registration for upcoming Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/ Not registered with Ritter? See what our FMO is all about: https://ritterim.com/ Follow Us on Soc...

Mar 13, 20254 min

CMS Finalizes Improvements to Marketplace Plan Selection with 2026 Final Rule

Press play to hear the breakdown of the 2026 ACA final rule affects you and 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. Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Resources: 2025 ACA Open Enrollment Hits All-Time High: https://lnk.to/asgf20250124 Agent Requirements for ACA Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/agent-requirements-for-aca-sales/ C...

Mar 10, 202510 minEp. 652

On the Road with Damon Logan

Get on track with Damon Logan! We chat about Ritter Roadshows and what agents can expect when they attend. Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents: Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/ Registration for upcoming Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/ Not registered with Ritter? See what our FMO is all about: https://ritterim.com/ Follow Us on Social! Ritter on...

Mar 08, 20256 min

On the Road with Jason Meyers

Hit the road with Jason Meyers! We talk about what agents can expect when attending Ritter Roadshows. Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents: Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/ Registration for upcoming Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/ Not registered with Ritter? See what our FMO is all about: https://ritterim.com/ Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Face...

Mar 07, 20256 min

Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Real Rewards

Ready to scale, but not sure where to start? Maximize your reach by building out your sales portfolio! We explain the benefits of a diverse insurance portfolio complete with the “how-to-do-it” framework. Read the text version Claim Your FREE Portfolio Review Today! Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products: https://ritterim.com/sellin...

Mar 05, 202519 minEp. 651

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do's and Don'ts

We walk through some compliance practices you should be following during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP)! 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. Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Resources: 2025 Medicare Part D Redesign Updates: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-medicare-part-d-redesign-updates/ How to Stay Compliant Dur...

Mar 01, 202511 min

SNP Summit Registration is Live

The Friday Five for February 28, 2025: Budget Reconciliation & Healthcare More iPhone Silent Alarm Issues Adobe Launches Photoshop Mobile Streaming Picks for March 2025 SNP Summit Registration is Live Register for the Ritter Insurance Marketing SNP Summit! Budget Reconciliation & Healthcare: Tong, Noah. “House Budget Plan Advances, Paving Way for Major Medicaid Cuts.” Fiercehealthcare.Com , Fierce Healthcare, 26 Feb. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/house-budget-plan-advances-paving...

Feb 28, 202514 min

Agent Apps | Apps for Cyber Security

Keeping your information safe online is vital to protect you and your loved ones. Learn about how these cyber security apps can help guard against bad actors. Aura: https://www.aura.com/ BitWarden: https://bitwarden.com/ Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Events & Webinars with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/events/ How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agen...

Feb 26, 20256 min

4 Myths About Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Sales

You might have heard some misconceptions about Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans. In this episode we’re busting those myths and highlighting D-SNPs’ potential! 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: Agent’s Guide to Digital Marketing Resources: https://lnk.to/D18qeY Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan: https://ritterim.com/blog/building-client-loyalty-more-than-just-a-pla...

Feb 24, 202510 minEp. 650
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