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

  • 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
  • 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!

     

    Watch Ritter’s State of the Senior Market Video Series

     

    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

     

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    Learn more about Medicareful


    Medicareful Living Blog


    Register with Ritter


    Ritter Insurance Marketing Website


    The Ritter Platform

     

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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 COVID-19 pandemic; Instagram debuts new feature; Zoom lets you video chat for free; new to streaming for April 2020


    4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency


    Looking for an FMO? Not sure what a field marketing organization like Ritter Insurance Marketing can do for your insurance business? Learn everything you need to know in this can’t-miss episode of the ASG Podcast!


    How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent


    Joining a professional organization could be just the boost your career needs. Learn five ways this strategy can benefit you and your insurance business.

     

    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.


    How to Market Yourself More 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.


    Tips for Cross-Selling Medicare Products


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


    What Is E&O Insurance and Do You Need It?


    You've worked hard to create and grow your insurance business — but how do you protect your investment? Even insurance agents need protection. In this episode, we make the case for errors and omissions (E&O) insurance.

     

    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

     

    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!


    The Top 5 Products to Sell During Medicare’s Lock-In Period


    Which products should Medicare sales agents sell outside of the Annual Enrollment Period to keep earning commissions? We’ve got the top five additional plan types that should be in your portfolio during the rest of the year!

     

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    25 min
  • March 27, 2020 | The Friday Five

     

    The Friday Five for March 27, 2020:
    • The Coronavirus Stimulus Package
  • How to Help During COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Instagram debuts new feature
  • Zoom lets you video chat for free
  • New to streaming for April 2020
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    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    5 Key Things in the $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package


    5 Ways to Help Your Community Combat Coronavirus (While Still Social Distancing)


    Architect’s Virtual Capitol Tour


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


    Gift cards, merchandise and to-go orders: Here’s how restaurants say customers should support them


    How to Help and Where to Get Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic


    Instagram has a new way for people isolated by coronavirus to connect: sharing posts via video chat


    Instagram Launches New Co-Watching Feature to Help Users Connect Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns


    Meigs’ Miniatures: The Story of the Tiny Doors in the U.S. Capitol


    OUR VIEW: Help our small businesses stay afloat


    Senate approves historic $2 trillion stimulus deal amid growing coronavirus fears


    Senate Oks $2T coronavirus stimulus package in unanimous vote; House sets Friday vote


    Senate Plans Vote on $2 Trillion Stimulus Bill After Sealing Bipartisan Deal


    What You Need to Know About Using Zoom

     

     

    More episodes you’ll like:

     

    March 20, 2020 | The Friday Five


    The Friday Five for March 20, 2020: Federal COVID-19 Response Plan; Medicare telehealth expansion; coronavirus and retail stores; kids and COVID-19; and what to do while quarantined.


    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.


    Enrollment Stats for 2020 | Ritter’s State of the Senior Market Episode 3


    Which carriers topped the Medicare market for AEP 2020? Who should you add to your portfolio for 2021? Craig looks at MA and PDP enrollment statistics from 2019 and AEP 2020 in the third installment of our State of the Senior Market series. Bonus: He also breaks down high-producing states and their top carriers.


    Medicare Regulation & Legislation | Ritter’s State of the Senior Market Episode 2


    Craig covers upcoming Medicare regulation and legislation insurance agents need to know about in 2020! Learn about the implications of MACRA, the 21st Century Cures Act, the 2021 Advance Notice, and more, and what it means for your insurance business.


    The Year in Review | Ritter’s State of the Senior Market Episode 1


    Craig highlights the milestones reached at Ritter Insurance Marketing in 2019. Production stats, Medicareful strides, Medicareful Living, changes to Agent Survival Guide, what’s coming in 2020 from Ritter, and more!

     

     

    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

     

    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!


    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!

     

     

    Subscribe & Follow:

     

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    Connect on social:

     

    Facebook


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    YouTube


    LinkedIn

     

    10 min
  • March 27, 2020 | The Friday Five
    The Friday Five for March 27, 2020:
    1. The Coronavirus Stimulus Package
    2. How to Help During COVID-19 Pandemic
    3. Instagram Debuts New Feature
    4. Zoom Lets You Video Chat for Free
    5. New to Streaming for April 2020
    10 min
  • March 27, 2020 | The Friday Five
    The Friday Five for March 27, 2020:
    1. The Coronavirus Stimulus Package
    2. How to Help During COVID-19 Pandemic
    3. Instagram Debuts New Feature
    4. Zoom Lets You Video Chat for Free
    5. New to Streaming for April 2020
    10 min
  • 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!
    8 min
  • 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!
    8 min

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