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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  • Connecting on LinkedIn | Social Media 101

     

    What’s the etiquette for connecting on LinkedIn? Listen to learn the code of connecting for this professional social network.

     

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    Ritter’s Company LinkedIn Page

     

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    Insurance Agents & CMS Compliance | Social Media 101


    Stay compliant with the CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines — even while on social media. We outline the best practices for insurance agents to follow while using social media.


    Social Media Privacy Tips for Insurance Agents | Social Media 101


    Online privacy is a big deal. You want to use social media to market your insurance business. How do you protect yourself and your clients? We've got some best practices and a link to a very informative eBook that’s free to download. Listen to find out more!


    Top 10 Podcast Apps | Agent Apps


    Which podcast app is the best? Do you listen on the number one app or a different one? What features are you missing out on? In the premiere episode of our newest series, Agent Apps, we explore the top 10 podcast listening apps and the features that make each one unique.

     

    The latest from Agent Survival Guide:

     

    What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines?


    Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a memo outlining the changes to the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) for the 2020 plan year. Updates may affect... (read more)


    Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event


    Holding an educational presentation is a fantastic way to grow your client base, but you must make sure to stay compliant. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have set forth... (read more)


    AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification


    Planning on taking the AHIP Medicare training test for the first time? You don’t have to stress! We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for passing AHIP that will help... (read more)

     

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    4 min
  • Your LinkedIn Profile | Social Media 101
    Become a LinkedIn All-Star. Learn the best practices for filling out your LinkedIn profile — and how to get the coveted All-Star profile status.
     
    Mentioned in this episode:
     
    LinkedIn: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet
    The 7 Factors That Increase The Psychological Impact of Your Profile Photo
    Three Steps to Writing The Perfect LinkedIn Summary
    How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline
     
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    Insurance Agents & CMS Compliance | Social Media 101
    Stay compliant with the CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines — even while on social media. We outline the best practices for insurance agents to follow while using social media.
    Social Media Privacy Tips for Insurance Agents | Social Media 101
    Online privacy is a big deal. You want to use social media to market your insurance business. How do you protect yourself and your clients? We've got some best practices and a link to a very informative eBook that’s free to download. Listen to find out more!
    Top 10 Podcast Apps | Agent Apps
    Which podcast app is the best? Do you listen on the number one app or a different one? What features are you missing out on? In the premiere episode of our newest series, Agent Apps, we explore the top 10 podcast listening apps and the features that make each one unique.
     
    The latest from Agent Survival Guide:
     
    What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines?
    Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a memo outlining the changes to the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) for the 2020 plan year. Updates may affect... (read more)
    Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
    Holding an educational presentation is a fantastic way to grow your client base, but you must make sure to stay compliant. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have set forth... (read more)
    AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification
    Planning on taking the AHIP Medicare training test for the first time? You don’t have to stress! We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for passing AHIP that will help... (read more)
     
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    7 min
  • Your LinkedIn Profile | Social Media 101

     

    Become a LinkedIn All-Star. Learn the best practices for filling out your LinkedIn profile — and how to get the coveted All-Star profile status.

     

    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    LinkedIn: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet


    The 7 Factors That Increase The Psychological Impact of Your Profile Photo


    Three Steps to Writing The Perfect LinkedIn Summary


    How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline

     

    More episodes you’ll like:

     

    Insurance Agents & CMS Compliance | Social Media 101


    Stay compliant with the CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines — even while on social media. We outline the best practices for insurance agents to follow while using social media.


    Social Media Privacy Tips for Insurance Agents | Social Media 101


    Online privacy is a big deal. You want to use social media to market your insurance business. How do you protect yourself and your clients? We've got some best practices and a link to a very informative eBook that’s free to download. Listen to find out more!


    Top 10 Podcast Apps | Agent Apps


    Which podcast app is the best? Do you listen on the number one app or a different one? What features are you missing out on? In the premiere episode of our newest series, Agent Apps, we explore the top 10 podcast listening apps and the features that make each one unique.

     

    The latest from Agent Survival Guide:

     

    What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines?


    Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a memo outlining the changes to the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) for the 2020 plan year. Updates may affect... (read more)


    Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event


    Holding an educational presentation is a fantastic way to grow your client base, but you must make sure to stay compliant. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have set forth... (read more)


    AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification


    Planning on taking the AHIP Medicare training test for the first time? You don’t have to stress! We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for passing AHIP that will help... (read more)

     

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    7 min
  • Getting LinkedIn | Social Media 101
    Not on LinkedIn? You're missing out! According to Hootsuite, 94 percent of marketers use LinkedIn to distribute content? And that includes insurance agents! Listen to find out more reasons why you should join this social network for professionals. 
     
    Mentioned in this episode:
     
    Ritter’s Company LinkedIn Page
    16 LinkedIn Statistics That Matter to Marketers in 2019
     
    More episodes you’ll like:
     
    Insurance Agents & CMS Compliance | Social Media 101
    Stay compliant with the CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines — even while on social media. We outline the best practices for insurance agents to follow while using social media.
    Social Media Privacy Tips for Insurance Agents | Social Media 101
    Online privacy is a big deal. You want to use social media to market your insurance business. How do you protect yourself and your clients? We've got some best practices and a link to a very informative eBook that’s free to download. Listen to find out more!
    Top 10 Podcast Apps | Agent Apps
    Which podcast app is the best? Do you listen on the number one app or a different one? What features are you missing out on? In the premiere episode of our newest series, Agent Apps, we explore the top 10 podcast listening apps and the features that make each one unique.
     
    The latest from Agent Survival Guide:
     
    What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines?
    Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a memo outlining the changes to the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) for the 2020 plan year. Updates may affect... (read more)
    Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
    Holding an educational presentation is a fantastic way to grow your client base, but you must make sure to stay compliant. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have set forth... (read more)
    AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification
    Planning on taking the AHIP Medicare training test for the first time? You don’t have to stress! We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for passing AHIP that will help... (read more)
     
    Subscribe & Follow:
     
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    6 min
  • Getting LinkedIn | Social Media 101

     

    Not on LinkedIn? You're missing out! According to Hootsuite, 94 percent of marketers use LinkedIn to distribute content? And that includes insurance agents! Listen to find out more reasons why you should join this social network for professionals. 

     

    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    Ritter’s Company LinkedIn Page


    16 LinkedIn Statistics That Matter to Marketers in 2019

     

    More episodes you’ll like:

     

    Insurance Agents & CMS Compliance | Social Media 101


    Stay compliant with the CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines — even while on social media. We outline the best practices for insurance agents to follow while using social media.


    Social Media Privacy Tips for Insurance Agents | Social Media 101


    Online privacy is a big deal. You want to use social media to market your insurance business. How do you protect yourself and your clients? We've got some best practices and a link to a very informative eBook that’s free to download. Listen to find out more!


    Top 10 Podcast Apps | Agent Apps


    Which podcast app is the best? Do you listen on the number one app or a different one? What features are you missing out on? In the premiere episode of our newest series, Agent Apps, we explore the top 10 podcast listening apps and the features that make each one unique.

     

    The latest from Agent Survival Guide:

     

    What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines?


    Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a memo outlining the changes to the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) for the 2020 plan year. Updates may affect... (read more)


    Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event


    Holding an educational presentation is a fantastic way to grow your client base, but you must make sure to stay compliant. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have set forth... (read more)


    AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification


    Planning on taking the AHIP Medicare training test for the first time? You don’t have to stress! We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for passing AHIP that will help... (read more)

     

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    6 min
  • 4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent | ASG157
    Thinking about joining the ranks of agents selling Medicare for a living? Not really sure if becoming a senior health insurance agent is the right career path for you? We get it! What if you could give it a practice run before giving up your full-time job? In this episode of the ASG Podcast, we discuss the benefits of starting out as a part-time insurance agent.
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    Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing
     
    Contact Us! - Ritter Insurance Marketing
     
    Mentioned in this episode:
     
    Captive Agent - definition
    Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Great Insurance Agent?
    Five Tips for the Part-Time Agent
    How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent
    Independent Agent - definition
    Ritter Insurance Marketing Website
    Selling Medicare Products – Why It’s Definitely Worth Your While
    What an FMO Can Do For Your Business
    Why Now is the Time to Start Selling Insurance
     
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    4 Perks of Partnering with an FMO | ASG135
    What exactly is a field marketing organization? Why partner with an FMO? If you've been debating joining an FMO, you don't want to miss this episode!
    4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency | ASG156
    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!
    Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider | ASG129
    Thinking about partnering with a field marketing organization? Wondering how you can tell the good from the bad? Our top 10 list outlines what you need to know before you partner with an FMO.
     
    The latest from Agent Survival Guide:
     
    AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification
    Ready to pass the AHIP test on your first try? Learn about preparation and test-taking tips, plus information about discounts, before you start your AHIP certification exam. Planning on… (read more)
    Medicare MSA Plans & Hospital Indemnity Insurance: The Perfect Pair
    In insurance, a Medicare MSA plan and hospital indemnity insurance are the perfect pair, making them an invaluable plan option to have in your portfolio. So, what makes them the perfect pair? Medicare… (read more)
    What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines?
    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a memo outlining the changes to the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) for the 2020 plan year. Recently… (read more)
     
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    7 min
  • What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines? [UPDATED] | ASG News
    Make sure you're compliant with the latest CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines. We've got an update on the 2020 MCMG that you don't want to miss. Read the text version.
     
    Read the Memo
     
    Read the 2019 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines
     
    Have questions about the 2020 MCMG? Email Ritter’s Compliance Officer
     
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    Are Your Marketing Materials Compliant? | ASG121
    Are you following the rules for marketing Medicare plans? We're sharing the answers to frequently asked compliance questions to help you ensure you stay on good terms with CMS.
    How to Get Started in Insurance Sales
    Making a career change isn’t an overnight decision. Deciding on a career isn’t either! Want to know what it takes to become an insurance agent? Our free guide outlines the whole process so you can make an informed choice and get started selling insurance with ease.
    Insurance Agents & CMS Compliance | Social Media 101
    Stay compliant with the CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines — even while on social media. We outline the best practices for insurance agents to follow while using social media.
    Top 10 Podcast Apps | Agent Apps
    Which podcast app is the best? Do you listen on the number one app or a different one? What features are you missing out on? In the premiere episode of our newest series, Agent Apps, we explore the top 10 podcast listening apps and the features that make each one unique.
     
    The latest from Agent Survival Guide:
     
    Four Reasons Why Ritter Should By Your FMO Insurance Agency
    As a field marketing organization (FMO), Ritter Insurance Marketing strives to provide you with tools and knowledge that’ll help you thrive in this industry. If you’re already partnered with Ritter, we’re glad... (read more)
    Organization Tips and Tricks for AEP
    The Annual Enrollment Period can be very stressful, but you don’t need to worry. We’ve laid out some tips and tricks on how to stay organized, so AEP can be a breeze... (read more)
    The Hidden Value of Selling Medicare Supplements During AEP
    While it’s true the Annual Enrollment Period is the prime time to sell Medicare Advantage plans, selling Medicare Supplements provides you and your clients a very important alternative during the fall. How... (read more)
     
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    7 min
  • Top 10 Podcast Apps | Agent Apps
    Which podcast app is the best? Do you listen on the number one app or a different one? What features are you missing out on? In the premiere episode of our newest series, Agent Apps, we explore the top 10 podcast listening apps and the features that make each one unique.
     
     ***UPDATE: Pocket Casts is now FREE for download on both iOS and Android. Read more here. 
     
    Apps mentioned in this episode:
     
    Breaker iOS, Android in Beta
    Castbox – iOS | Android
    Castro iOS only
    Downcast iOS only
    Overcast iOS only
    Pocket Casts – iOS | Android
    Podbean – iOS | Android
    Podcast Addict Android only
    Spotify – iOS | Android
    Stitcher – iOS | Android
     
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    4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency | ASG156
    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!
    An Introduction to Social Media for Insurance Agents | Social Media 101
    Not sure where to start on social media? The Agent Survival Guide team has you covered! Learn more about why this tool is so essential to your insurance business marketing strategy.
    How to Get Started in Insurance Sales — FREE Guide
    Making a career change isn’t an overnight decision. Deciding on a career isn’t either! Want to know what it takes to become an insurance agent? Our free guide outlines the whole process so you can make an informed choice and get started selling insurance with ease.
     
    The latest from Agent Survival Guide:
     
    Agent Survival Kits
    Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or you’re a seasoned insurance agent, we have the survival kit for you! Each kit includes eBooks, handouts, blog posts, infographics, and videos that… (read more)
    The Hidden Value of Selling Medicare Supplements During AEP
    While it’s true the Annual Enrollment Period is the prime time to sell Medicare Advantage plans, selling Medicare Supplements provides you and your clients a very important alternative during the fall. How… (read more)
    What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines?
    This week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released a memo outlining the changes to the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) for the 2020 play year. Updates may… (read more)
     
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    24 min
  • Top 10 Podcast Apps | Agent Apps

     

    Which podcast app is the best? Do you listen on the number one app or a different one? What features are you missing out on? In the premiere episode of our newest series, Agent Apps, we explore the top 10 podcast listening apps and the features that make each one unique.

     

     ***UPDATE: Pocket Casts is now FREE for download on both iOS and Android. Read more here. 

     

    Apps mentioned in this episode:

     

    Breaker iOS, Android in Beta


    Castbox – iOS | Android


    Castro iOS only


    Downcast iOS only


    Overcast iOS only


    Pocket Casts – iOS | Android


    Podbean – iOS | Android


    Podcast Addict Android only


    Spotify – iOS | Android


    Stitcher – iOS | Android

     

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    4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency | ASG156


    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!


    An Introduction to Social Media for Insurance Agents | Social Media 101


    Not sure where to start on social media? The Agent Survival Guide team has you covered! Learn more about why this tool is so essential to your insurance business marketing strategy.


    How to Get Started in Insurance Sales — FREE Guide


    Making a career change isn’t an overnight decision. Deciding on a career isn’t either! Want to know what it takes to become an insurance agent? Our free guide outlines the whole process so you can make an informed choice and get started selling insurance with ease.

     

    The latest from Agent Survival Guide:

     

    Agent Survival Kits


    Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or you’re a seasoned insurance agent, we have the survival kit for you! Each kit includes eBooks, handouts, blog posts, infographics, and videos that… (read more)


    The Hidden Value of Selling Medicare Supplements During AEP


    While it’s true the Annual Enrollment Period is the prime time to sell Medicare Advantage plans, selling Medicare Supplements provides you and your clients a very important alternative during the fall. How… (read more)


    What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines?


    This week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released a memo outlining the changes to the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines (MCMG) for the 2020 play year. Updates may… (read more)

     

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    24 min
  • What’s New in the 2020 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines? | ASG News
    Make sure you're compliant with the latest CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines. We've got news on the 2020 MCMG that you won't want to miss. Read the text version.
     
    Read the Memo
     
    More episodes you’ll like:
     
    Are Your Marketing Materials Compliant? | ASG121
    Are you following the rules for marketing Medicare plans? We're sharing the answers to frequently asked compliance questions to help you ensure you stay on good terms with CMS.
    How to Get Started in Insurance Sales
    Making a career change isn’t an overnight decision. Deciding on a career isn’t either! Want to know what it takes to become an insurance agent? Our free guide outlines the whole process so you can make an informed choice and get started selling insurance with ease.
    Insurance Agents & CMS Compliance | Social Media 101
    Stay compliant with the CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines — even while on social media. We outline the best practices for insurance agents to follow while using social media.
     
    The latest from Agent Survival Guide:
     
    Four Reasons Why Ritter Should By Your FMO Insurance Agency
    As a field marketing organization (FMO), Ritter Insurance Marketing strives to provide you with tools and knowledge that’ll help you thrive in this industry. If you’re already partnered with Ritter, we’re glad... (read more)
    Organization Tips and Tricks for AEP
    The Annual Enrollment Period can be very stressful, but you don’t need to worry. We’ve laid out some tips and tricks on how to stay organized, so AEP can be a breeze... (read more)
    The Hidden Value of Selling Medicare Supplements During AEP
    While it’s true the Annual Enrollment Period is the prime time to sell Medicare Advantage plans, selling Medicare Supplements provides you and your clients a very important alternative during the fall. How... (read more)
     
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    3 min

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