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

  • April 3, 2020 | The Friday Five

     

    The Friday Five for April 3, 2020:
    • Some Good News
  • CARES Act Stimulus Checks
  • Mental Health Minute
  • Brothers Cuomo and Mom’s Sauce
  • Girl Scouts Cookie Care

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    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    Andrew Cuomo to Chris: You’re the meatball of the family


    Girl Scouts Cookie Care – Buy or Donate Cookies 🍪


    Girl Scout Cookies Offering Home Delivery


    How to make your own yeast for baking


    Social Security recipients who don’t usually file tax returns will automatically get $1,200 payments, Treasury says in reversal


    Some Good News (Instagram)


    Some Good News (Twitter)


    Some Good News (Youtube)


    Stop Trying to Be Productive


    Unsifted – The Bread Lab at Washington State University


    When will you get your stimulus cash, and how?

     

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    March 27, 2020 | The Friday Five


    The Friday Five for March 27, 2020: The coronavirus stimulus package; how to help during the COVID-19 pandemic; Instagram debuts new feature; Zoom lets you video chat for free; new to streaming for April 2020.


    How to Add Technology to Your Insurance Business


    Ready to bring technology into your business? Not sure where to start? Listening to this episode is a must if you've been thinking about adding technology to your insurance sales process.


    Should Insurance Agents Have Their Own Website?


    To have a website, or to not have a website? Does my insurance business really need its own website? What would I use it for other than contact information? How do I get started? We answer all these questions and more in this must-listen episode of our Agent Survival Guide Podcast!

     

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    Guiding Your Agency Through COVID-19


    The COVID-19 virus has effectively changed the way the United States operates for the foreseeable future. With business closures and travel restrictions, the potential to harm small businesses like insurance agencies is obvious and potentially devastating. But, with the right combination of planning and flexibility — and a dash of help from your friendly FMO — it doesn’t have to derail your agency’s productivity.


    How to Successfully Set SMART Goals


    Setting goals is 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.


    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.


    What Agents Can’t Say During Medicare Sales Appointments


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have some strict rules on what agents can and cannot say during Medicare sales appointments, but pulling them out of the dense Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) can be tough and time-consuming. Here are some examples to help simplify things!


    More People Working Past Age 65: What It Means for Agents Selling Medicare Plans


    For agents selling Medicare plans, the stereotypical prospect has been someone with graying hair, approaching the age of 65 or already past it, and retired. There have always been those who don’t fit this stereotype; however, lately, you’ve probably noticed more of them.

     

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    9 min
  • Q&A with Craig Ritter | State of the Senior Market 2020

     

    Craig Ritter answers your questions! Ritter Insurance Marketing President, Craig Ritter recently sat down to answer questions from his 2020 State of the Senior Market series. He also addressed agent questions about how COVID-19 will affect their insurance business moving forward. This can’t-miss episode is full of timely information for insurance agents selling Medicare!   

     

    Register with Ritter

     

    Ritter’s Round Table on Facebook

     

    Watch Ritter’s State of the Senior Market Video Series

     

    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    21st Century Cures Act


    CARES Act


    Guiding Your Agency Through COVID-19


    Learn more about Medicareful


    The Ritter Platform


    Ritter and Carrier Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

     

    State of the Senior Market Podcast Episodes:

     

    A Word from Our President, Craig Ritter | State of the Senior Market 2020


    The Year in Review | State of the Senior Market 2020 Episode 1


    Medicare Regulation & Legislation | State of the Senior Market 2020 Episode 2


    Enrollment Stats for 2020 | State of the Senior Market 20202 Episode 3


    Major Industry Trends | State of the Senior Market 2020 Episode 4


    Q&A with Craig Ritter | State of the Senior Market 2020

     

    More episodes you’ll like:

     

    March 27, 2020 | The Friday Five


    The Friday Five for March 27, 2020: The coronavirus stimulus package; how to help during the COVID-19 pandemic; Instagram debuts new feature; Zoom lets you video chat for free; new to streaming for April 2020.


    5 Tips for Creating Your Own Personal Brand


    Branding yourself sets your insurance business apart from the competition. Check out our tips before you begin developing your personal brand.


    Should Insurance Agents Have Their Own Website?


    To have a website, or to not have a website? Does my insurance business really need its own website? What would I use it for other than contact information? How do I get started? We answer all these questions and more in this must-listen episode of our Agent Survival Guide Podcast!

     

    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

     

    How to Successfully Set SMART Goals


    Setting goals is 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.


    What Agents Can’t Say During Medicare Sales Appointments


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have some strict rules on what agents can and cannot say during Medicare sales appointments, but pulling them out of the dense Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) can be tough and time-consuming. Here are some examples to help simplify things!


    More People Working Past Age 65: What It Means for Agents Selling Medicare Plans


    For agents selling Medicare plans, the stereotypical prospect has been someone with graying hair, approaching the age of 65 or already past it, and retired. There have always been those who don’t fit this stereotype; however, lately, you’ve probably noticed more of them.

     

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    51 min
  • Q&A with Craig Ritter | State of the Senior Market 2020
    Craig Ritter answers your questions! Ritter Insurance Marketing President, Craig Ritter recently sat down to answer questions from his 2020 State of the Senior Market series. He also addressed agent questions about how COVID-19 will affect their insurance business moving forward. This can’t-miss episode is full of timely information for insurance agents selling Medicare!
    51 min
  • Q&A with Craig Ritter | State of the Senior Market 2020
    Craig Ritter answers your questions! Ritter Insurance Marketing President, Craig Ritter recently sat down to answer questions from his 2020 State of the Senior Market series. He also addressed agent questions about how COVID-19 will affect their insurance business moving forward. This can’t-miss episode is full of timely information for insurance agents selling Medicare!
    51 min
  • 5 Tips for Creating Your Own Personal Brand

     

    Branding yourself sets your insurance business apart from the competition. Check out our tips before you begin developing your personal brand.

     

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    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    How to Better Market Yourself


    How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline


    Unique Selling Point


    Why Taking It Slow is Good for Business

     

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    How to Market Yourself Effectively


    Not sure where to start when it comes to marketing yourself or your insurance business? Need to refresh your current marketing strategy? Listen to our marketing tips for insurance agents in this episode of our ASG Podcast.


    Should Insurance Agents Have Their Own Website?


    To have a website, or to not have a website? Does my insurance business really need its own website? What would I use it for other than contact information? How do I get started? We answer all these questions and more in this must-listen episode of our Agent Survival Guide Podcast!


    Tips for Cross-Selling Medicare Products


    Maximize your insurance business and your profits by cross-selling. We’ve put together a list of tips to help you get started!

     

    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

     

    More People Working Past Age 65: What It Means for Agents Selling Medicare Plans


    For agents selling Medicare plans, the stereotypical prospect has been someone with graying hair, approaching the age of 65 or already past it, and retired. There have always been those who don’t fit this stereotype; however, lately, you’ve probably noticed more of them.


    The Best Software for Tracking Your Medicare Commissions


    You may enjoy selling Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Part D plans because you like helping others, but you and your family may also depend on the commissions your insurance career or side hustle provides.


    Examining the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback


    The standard monthly Part B premium cost for beneficiaries in 2020 is $144.60. Wouldn’t it be nice if your clients could get some of that money back? Good news, this is a possibility!

     

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    6 min
  • Major Industry Trends | Ritter’s State of the Senior Market Episode 4
    In our final episode, Craig discusses major industry trends in the current Medicare market. What does he think we'll see in Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans for AEP 2021? Craig also covers the increasing value in the senior market, more ad spend from carriers, and how you can grow your business, even as the market grows and evolves. You don't want to miss this installment!
    25 min

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