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

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

By Sarah J. Rueppel | Ritter Insurance Marketing | Insurance Agent Tips, Tools & TrainingBusinessMarketingCareers
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  • Your LinkedIn Profile ǀ SMT008

     

    Become a LinkedIn All-Star. We cover what you need to know to get this coveted profile status.
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    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

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    6 min
  • Getting LinkedIn ǀ SMT007
    If you're not on LinkedIn, you're missing out. Find out why you need to join this social network for professionals. Download our LinkedIn Guide PDF.
    Mentioned in this Episode:
    Ritter's Company LinkedIn Page
    The latest from ASG:
    2019 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info Is HereWhat an FMO Can Do for your BusinessWhat is AHIP and Why Do You Need It?
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    5 min
  • Getting LinkedIn ǀ SMT007

     

    If you're not on LinkedIn, you're missing out. Find out why you need to join this social network for professionals. Download our LinkedIn Guide PDF.
    Mentioned in this Episode:

    Ritter's Company LinkedIn Page

    The latest from ASG:

    2019 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info Is Here

    What an FMO Can Do for your Business
    What is AHIP and Why Do You Need It?

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    5 min
  • Writing Tweets ǀ SMT006
    Master the art of the Tweet with the Agent Survival Guide Team. Learn the six different types of tweets and how to write them.
    ASG's 6 Formats for Writing Tweets:
    1. Shared Content Tweet
    [ARTICLE TITLE]: https://www.URL.com via @TwitterHandle #hashtag
    Example: 5 simple ways to use email to build relationships and grow sales https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2016/05/27/5-simple-ways-to-use-email-to-build-relationships via @ThinkAdvisor #marketing #insurance
    2. Shared Content with Commentary Tweet
    [YOUR OPINION]: https://www.URL.com via @TwitterHandle #hashtag
    Example: With Med Supp enrollment on the rise, now's the time to broaden your portfolio. Here's why: https://agentsurvivalguide.com/medicare-supplements-fill-the-gaps-in-your-portfolio via @RitterIM #Medicare #RitterASG
    3. Retweet with Commentary
    [YOUR OPINION] #hashtag [EMBEDDED ORIGINAL TWEET]
    Example: https://twitter.com/RitterIM/status/735859481511354368
    4. Problem/Solution Tweet
    Don't let your [ASSET][NEGATIVE RESULT]. Find out how to [GOAL] here: https://www.URL.com #hashtag
    Example: Too busy to make #PDP sales? Let us enroll for you & we'll pay you for it. https://www.ritterim.com/ritterreferral #RitterReferral
    5. Stat/Fact Tweet
    Did you know that [STAT]? https://www.URL.com #hashtag
    Example: eHealth #Medicare Membership Grows 42% Year over Year: https://blog.ritterim.com/2016/04/29/ehealth-medicare-membership-grows-42-year-over-year #agents #RitterTwitter
    6. Photo Tweet
    [PHOTO CAPTION] #hashtag [ATTACH IMAGE]
    Example: https://twitter.com/RitterIM/status/936679552478318593
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    7 min
  • Writing Tweets ǀ SMT006

     

    Master the art of the Tweet with the Agent Survival Guide Team. Learn the six different types of tweets and how to write them.
    ASG's 6 Formats for Writing Tweets:

    1. Shared Content Tweet

    [ARTICLE TITLE]: https://www.URL.com via @TwitterHandle #hashtag

    Example: 5 simple ways to use email to build relationships and grow sales https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2016/05/27/5-simple-ways-to-use-email-to-build-relationships via @ThinkAdvisor #marketing #insurance

    2. Shared Content with Commentary Tweet

    [YOUR OPINION]: https://www.URL.com via @TwitterHandle #hashtag

    Example: With Med Supp enrollment on the rise, now's the time to broaden your portfolio. Here's why: https://agentsurvivalguide.com/medicare-supplements-fill-the-gaps-in-your-portfolio via @RitterIM #Medicare #RitterASG

    3. Retweet with Commentary

    [YOUR OPINION] #hashtag [EMBEDDED ORIGINAL TWEET]

    Example: https://twitter.com/RitterIM/status/735859481511354368

    4. Problem/Solution Tweet

    Don't let your [ASSET][NEGATIVE RESULT]. Find out how to [GOAL] here: https://www.URL.com #hashtag

    Example: Too busy to make #PDP sales? Let us enroll for you & we'll pay you for it. https://www.ritterim.com/ritterreferral #RitterReferral

    5. Stat/Fact Tweet

    Did you know that [STAT]? https://www.URL.com #hashtag

    Example: eHealth #Medicare Membership Grows 42% Year over Year: https://blog.ritterim.com/2016/04/29/ehealth-medicare-membership-grows-42-year-over-year #agents #RitterTwitter

    6. Photo Tweet

    [PHOTO CAPTION] #hashtag [ATTACH IMAGE]

    Example: https://twitter.com/RitterIM/status/936679552478318593

    The latest from ASG:

    2019 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info Is Here

    What an FMO Can Do for your Business
    What is AHIP and Why Do You Need It?

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    7 min
  • Using #Hashtags ǀ SMT005
    Discover the meaning behind this symbol, how to include it in your tweets, and why it's so important for engagement on Twitter.
    ASG's 7 Rules for Using #Hashtags:
    Hashtags don't have spaces between words or punctuation in words.
    Hashtag phrases are usually CamelCase. Each word is capitalized to help you read it, i.e. #InsuranceAgents not #insuranceagents.
    Hashtags can occur anywhere in a tweet – at the beginning, the middle, or the end.
    Hashtagged words that become very popular are often Trending Topics (which are highlighted in the sidebar of your Twitter feed).
    If you tweet with a hashtag on a public account, anyone who does a search for that hashtag can find your tweet.
    #Don't #spam #with #hashtags. Avoid over-tagging a single tweet. (The recommendation is no more than two to three hashtags per tweet.)
    Use hashtags only on tweets relevant to the topic. So don't add #insurance to a tweet about a bad hair day.
    Suggested Hashtags:
    #Medicare | #Seniors | #Insurance | #Agents | #InsuranceAgents | #LifeInsurance | #Brokers | #Healthcare | #HealthInsurance | #CMS | #ACA | #Obamacare
    Mentioned in this Episode:
    Did I Tweet or Did I Twitter?How to Be Successful on Twitter: 9 Surprising Stats to Know
    The latest from ASG:
    How Professional Organizations Make You a Better AgentWhat an FMO Can Do for your BusinessWhat is AHIP and Why Do You Need It?
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    7 min
  • Using #Hashtags ǀ SMT005

     

    Discover the meaning behind this symbol, how to include it in your tweets, and why it's so important for engagement on Twitter.
    ASG's 7 Rules for Using #Hashtags:
    1. Hashtags don't have spaces between words or punctuation in words.
  • Hashtag phrases are usually CamelCase. Each word is capitalized to help you read it, i.e. #InsuranceAgents not #insuranceagents.
  • Hashtags can occur anywhere in a tweet – at the beginning, the middle, or the end.
  • Hashtagged words that become very popular are often Trending Topics (which are highlighted in the sidebar of your Twitter feed).
  • If you tweet with a hashtag on a public account, anyone who does a search for that hashtag can find your tweet.
  • #Don't #spam #with #hashtags. Avoid over-tagging a single tweet. (The recommendation is no more than two to three hashtags per tweet.)
  • Use hashtags only on tweets relevant to the topic. So don't add #insurance to a tweet about a bad hair day.
    • Suggested Hashtags:

    #Medicare | #Seniors | #Insurance | #Agents | #InsuranceAgents | #LifeInsurance | #Brokers | #Healthcare | #HealthInsurance | #CMS | #ACA | #Obamacare

    Mentioned in this Episode:

    Did I Tweet or Did I Twitter?

    How to Be Successful on Twitter: 9 Surprising Stats to Know

    The latest from ASG:

    How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent

    What an FMO Can Do for your Business
    What is AHIP and Why Do You Need It?

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    7 min
  • Using Retweets, Replies, Direct Messages, & Likes ǀ SMT004
    Learn how to build your credibility (and your audience!) by engaging others on Twitter.
    Mentioned in this Episode:
    @RitterIM
    The latest from ASG:
    Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing PlansWhat An FMO Can Do for Your BusinessWhat is AHIP and Why Do You Need It?
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    4 min
  • Using Retweets, Replies, Direct Messages, & Likes ǀ SMT004

     

    Learn how to build your credibility (and your audience!) by engaging others on Twitter.
    Mentioned in this Episode:

    @RitterIM

    The latest from ASG:

    Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans

    What An FMO Can Do for Your Business
    What is AHIP and Why Do You Need It?

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    4 min
  • Getting Started on Twitter ǀ SMT003
    Ready to connect on Twitter? We've got a few tips to help you start the conversation with your peers on this popular social media network! Download the Twitter Guide PDF.
    Mentioned in this Episode:
    @RitterIM - Ritter Insurance Marketing on Twitter
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    The latest from ASG:
    How Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay HealthyHow Professional Organizations Make You a Better AgentStandard Medicare Supplement Plans & Benefits
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    4 min

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