Agent Survival Guide | Empowering Insurance Agents to Survive Today and Thrive Tomorrow

Agent Survival Guide | Empowering Insurance Agents to Survive Today and Thrive Tomorrow

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Agent Survival Guide | Empowering Insurance Agents to Survive Today and Thrive Tomorrow episodes

  • May 8, 2020 | The Friday Five

     

    The Friday Five for May 8, 2020:
    • AHIP 2021 Training Update
  • Humana Waives Copays and Cost-Sharing, Talks Telehealth
  • Need Headphones to Help WFH?
  • Krasinski Keeps Some Good News Coming
  • How to Celebrate Mother’s Day During a Pandemic
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    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    AHIP 2021 Training Update PDF


    AHIP Support Email


    10 DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas You Can Make and Do in Quarantine


    10 virtual Mother’s Day gift ideas to celebrate your mom during quarantine


    40 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts That Will Arrive by Mother’s Day


    Facebook’s new tool makes it easy to transfer photos and videos to Google Photos


    Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Twitter partner for ambitious new data project


    I tried to find the best cheap wireless earbuds under $40


    Mother’s Day 2020: 15 of our favorite gifts for your mom


    Mother’s Day gift idea while social distancing


    Origami Book Rose Tutorial – Paper Book Rose | DIY by April Sarah


    SGN Graduation with Oprah, Steven Spielberg, Jon Stewart, and Malala


    SGN: Potluck: Some Good News with John Krasinski Ep. 5


    SGN: Prom 2020: Some Good News with John Krasinski Ep. 4


    Telehealth will help create ‘a different health-care system’ after the virus, Humana CEO says


    The Glow Light from Casper

     

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    Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans


    Keep your clients (and your portfolio!) healthy with dental, vision, and hearing insurance. Discover how these plans can build your client base and set your business apart!


    May 1, 2020 | The Friday Five


    The Friday Five for May 1, 2020: Expanded COVID-19 Testing; Antibodies, Immunity, and the Coronavirus; COVID-19 and Grocery Shopping – How to Stay Safe; Zoom, Messenger Rooms, and Google Meet; and Zoom Fatigue. Do You Have It?


    5 Steps to Selling Medicare Supplements Successfully


    Build your Medicare portfolio with our Med Supp sales tips! We walk you through the process of getting started, from finding the carrier info you need to helping you get contracted and ready-to-sell. Medicare Supplement sales success can be yours!

     

    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

     

    Updates to the 2021 AHIP Certification Training You Should Know About


    The 2021 AHIP Medicare training season is almost here! Before you dive in to complete this obligation, there are changes to the Marketing Medicare Advantage and Fraud, Waste and Abuse training layout that you need to be aware of.


    Helping Your Clients Find Their Medicare Beneficiary Identifier


    During some Medicare sales appointments, you may meet with a client who wants to enroll in a plan but doesn't have their Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI). Fortunately, there are ways you can help them get their MBI or look it up.


    How You Can Sell Insurance in Your State During COVID-19


    We’ve gathered information regarding your state’s stance on in-person sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as information about applying for unemployment benefits as a self-employed worker.


    Why It’s Time to Take a More Relaxed Approach to Insurance Sales


    How many times have you walked into a store just wanting to look at something, but ended up walking out with nothing because the stakes felt too high? Maybe you were turned off because you couldn’t "just look" without a salesperson trying to give you their spiel? They “pushed” you right out the door, didn’t they? Here's how (and why!) to make sure you're not that salesperson.


    5 Steps to Selling Medicare Supplements Successfully


    Whether you’re already selling Medicare Supplements or just starting to look into offering this type of product, there are five simple steps you can take to find more success in your sales. Do you know what they are?

     

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    12 min
  • Getting Started Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance

     

    Want to increase your insurance sales and your commissions? Learn how adding DVH insurance to your sales portfolio can open up those opportunities! Consider this your primer on dental, vision, and hearing insurance products.

     

    Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing

     

    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    DVH Cheat Sheet PDF


    Ritter’s Fact-Finder PDF

     

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    Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans


    Keep your clients (and your portfolio!) healthy with dental, vision, and hearing insurance. Discover how these plans can build your client base and set your business apart!


    May 1, 2020 | The Friday Five


    The Friday Five for May 1, 2020: Expanded COVID-19 Testing; Antibodies, Immunity, and the Coronavirus; COVID-19 and Grocery Shopping – How to Stay Safe; Zoom, Messenger Rooms, and Google Meet; and Zoom Fatigue. Do You Have It?


    5 Steps to Selling Medicare Supplements Successfully


    Build your Medicare portfolio with our Med Supp sales tips! We walk you through the process of getting started, from finding the carrier info you need to helping you get contracted and ready-to-sell. Medicare Supplement sales success can be yours!

     

    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

     

    Helping Your Clients Find Their Medicare Beneficiary Identifier


    During some Medicare sales appointments, you may meet with a client who wants to enroll in a plan but doesn't have their Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI). Fortunately, there are ways you can help them get their MBI or look it up.


    How You Can Sell Insurance in Your State During COVID-19


    We’ve gathered information regarding your state’s stance on in-person sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as information about applying for unemployment benefits as a self-employed worker.


    Why It’s Time to Take a More Relaxed Approach to Insurance Sales


    How many times have you walked into a store just wanting to look at something, but ended up walking out with nothing because the stakes felt too high? Maybe you were turned off because you couldn’t "just look" without a salesperson trying to give you their spiel? They “pushed” you right out the door, didn’t they? Here's how (and why!) to make sure you're not that salesperson.


    5 Steps to Selling Medicare Supplements Successfully


    Whether you’re already selling Medicare Supplements or just starting to look into offering this type of product, there are five simple steps you can take to find more success in your sales. Do you know what they are?


    How to Successfully Set SMART Goals


    Setting goals is a great way to keep your business on track with a clear path ahead. We recommend setting goals at the beginning of each plan year to help you flourish in the year to come.

     

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    6 min
  • Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans

     

    Keep your clients (and your portfolio!) healthy with dental, vision, and hearing insurance. Discover how these plans can build your client base and set your business apart! 

     

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    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    Aging and Dental Health


    Dental Care and Medicare Beneficiaries: Access Gaps, Cost Burdens, and Policy Options


    Learn More About Medicareful


    Prevalence of Hearing Loss by Severity in the United States


    The Prevalence and Impact of Vision and Hearing Loss in the Elderly


    Secure a Bigger, Better Business with Ancillary Products

     

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    May 1, 2020 | The Friday Five


    The Friday Five for May 1, 2020: Expanded COVID-19 Testing; Antibodies, Immunity, and the Coronavirus; COVID-19 and Grocery Shopping – How to Stay Safe; Zoom, Messenger Rooms, and Google Meet; Zoom Fatigue. Do You Have It?


    4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care


    Ready to get started cross-selling? Build up your portfolio with our list of must-have ancillary products!


    How to Add Technology to Your Insurance Business


    Need to bring technology into your business? Not sure where to begin? Start by listening to this episode! We’ll help you revamp your insurance sales process.


    How to Write a Medicare Supplement Call Script That Really Works


    Selling Medicare Supplements over the phone? Now is a great time to rework your current Med Supp call script! We outline the best practices to follow while working Medigap leads.


    Using e-Apps to Work From Home


    COVID-19 has changed the way we currently do business. Learn how technology can help mitigate the space between how you used to sell insurance and the “new normal” we’ve found ourselves in.

     

    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

     

    Helping Your Clients Find Their Medicare Beneficiary Identifier


    During some Medicare sales appointments, you may meet with a client who wants to enroll in a plan but doesn't have their Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI). Fortunately, there are ways you can help them get their MBI or look it up.


    How You Can Sell Insurance in Your State During COVID-19


    We’ve gathered information regarding your state’s stance on in-person sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as information about applying for unemployment benefits as a self-employed worker.


    Why It’s Time to Take a More Relaxed Approach to Insurance Sales


    How many times have you walked into a store just wanting to look at something, but ended up walking out with nothing because the stakes felt too high? Maybe you were turned off because you couldn’t "just look" without a salesperson trying to give you their spiel? They “pushed” you right out the door, didn’t they? Here's how (and why!) to make sure you're not that salesperson.


    5 Steps to Selling Medicare Supplements Successfully


    Whether you’re already selling Medicare Supplements or just starting to look into offering this type of product, there are five simple steps you can take to find more success in your sales. Do you know what they are?


    How to Successfully Set SMART Goals


    Setting goals is a great way to keep your business on track with a clear path ahead. We recommend setting goals at the beginning of each plan year to help you flourish in the year to come.

     

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    7 min
  • May 1, 2020 | The Friday Five
    The Friday Five for May 1, 2020:
    1. Expanded COVID-19 Testing
    2. Antibodies, Immunity, and the Coronavirus
    3. COVID-19 and Grocery Shopping – How to Stay Safe
    4. Zoom, Messenger Rooms, and Google Meet
    5. Zoom Fatigue. Do You Have It?
    12 min
  • May 1, 2020 | The Friday Five
    The Friday Five for May 1, 2020:
    1. Expanded COVID-19 Testing
    2. Antibodies, Immunity, and the Coronavirus
    3. COVID-19 and Grocery Shopping – How to Stay Safe
    4. Zoom, Messenger Rooms, and Google Meet
    5. Zoom Fatigue. Do You Have It?
    12 min
  • May 1, 2020 | The Friday Five

     

    The Friday Five for May 1, 2020:
    • Expanded COVID-19 Testing
  • Antibodies, Immunity, and the Coronavirus
  • COVID-19 and Grocery Shopping – How to Stay Safe
  • Zoom, Messenger Rooms, and Google Meet
  • Zoom Fatigue. Do You Have It?
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    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    Apple adds COVID-19 testing sites to Maps across the US, and shares more mobility data


    CVS Health, Walgreens and other retailers say they’re focused on expanding coronavirus testing as states, businesses aim to loosen lockdowns


    Can You Get the Coronavirus Twice?


    Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, Hulu & Amazon Prime Video in May 2020


    Facebook launched new Zoom-like video messaging and livestreaming features across its platforms


    Fed up with Zoom? Google Meet is now free for everyone


    Google Meet video conferencing is now free for anybody


    Introducing Messenger Rooms and More Ways to Connect When You’re Apart


    Messenger Rooms: Here’s how to use Facebook’s free new video chat app


    No, You Don’t Need To Disinfect Your Groceries. But Here’s How To Shop Safely.


    Zoom vs. Google Hangouts Meet: Which one is right for you?


    ‘Zoom fatigure’ is taxing the bran. Here’s why that happens.

     

    More episodes you’ll like:

     

    5 Steps to Selling Medicare Supplements Successfully


    Build your Medicare portfolio with our Med Supp sales tips! We walk you through the process of getting started, from finding the carrier info you need to helping you get contracted and ready-to-sell. Medicare Supplement sales success can be yours!


    How to Add Technology to Your Business


    Need to bring technology into your business? Not sure where to begin? Start by listening to this episode! We’ll help you revamp your insurance sales process.


    How to Write a Medicare Supplement Call Script That Really Works


    Selling Medicare Supplements over the phone? Now is a great time to rework your current Med Supp call script! We outline the best practices to follow while working Medigap leads.


    Learn How to Sell Medicare Supplements


    Use these tips to get started selling Med Supp or enhance your existing strategies! Our Medicare Supplement eBook covers everything you need to know; the basics, marketing, lead gen, ideal clients, competitive plans, compliance rules, 2020 changes, and more! Bonus materials include phone scripts, an underwriting flow chart, and plan comparison table!


    Using e-Apps to Work From Home


    COVID-19 has changed the way we currently do business. Learn how technology can help mitigate the space between how you used to sell insurance and the “new normal” we’ve found ourselves in.

     

    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

     

    Helping Your Clients Find Their Medicare Beneficiary Identifier


    During some Medicare sales appointments, you may meet with a client who wants to enroll in a plan but doesn't have their Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI). Fortunately, there are ways you can help them get their MBI or look it up.


    How You Can Sell Insurance in Your State During COVID-19


    We’ve gathered information regarding your state’s stance on in-person sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as information about applying for unemployment benefits as a self-employed worker.


    Why It’s Time to Take a More Relaxed Approach to Insurance Sales


    How many times have you walked into a store just wanting to look at something, but ended up walking out with nothing because the stakes felt too high? Maybe you were turned off because you couldn’t "just look" without a salesperson trying to give you their spiel? They “pushed” you right out the door, didn’t they? Here's how (and why!) to make sure you're not that salesperson.


    5 Steps to Selling Medicare Supplements Successfully


    Whether you’re already selling Medicare Supplements or just starting to look into offering this type of product, there are five simple steps you can take to find more success in your sales. Do you know what they are?


    How to Successfully Set SMART Goals


    Setting goals is a great way to keep your business on track with a clear path ahead. We recommend setting goals at the beginning of each plan year to help you flourish in the year to come.

     

    Subscribe & Follow:

     

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    Facebook


    Twitter


    YouTube


    LinkedIn

     

    12 min

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