Agent Survival Guide Podcast

By Sarah J. Rueppel | Ritter Insurance Marketing

Bringing insurance agents tips and strategies for making sales, staying compliant, marketing yourself, getting leads, and more! Think of the Agent Survival Guide as your go-to resource for insight, in... more

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June 02, 2022 Is Toxic Positivity Real? (And How to Avoid It)

Too much of a good thing can be bad. Learn how the overuse of positivity can be toxic and ways to combat this unhealthy behavior!
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Mentioned in this episode:

Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
The Dangers of Toxic Positivity
Dealing with Strong Emotions
Crisis Text Line
Veterans Crisis Line
What You Need to Know About Toxic Positivity

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Agent Apps | Unlocking the Best Puzzle Apps!
Senior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age 65 & Older
Why Taking it Slow is Good for Business

Articles to Share with Your Clients:

The Dangers of Toxic Positivity
The Health Benefits of Friendship
What is Grief Counseling?
When Should I Seek Mental Health Help?
Why It's OK to Be Sad Sometimes

Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:

How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents
Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales

The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

Medicare Not Charging Enrollment Penalties Due to 2022 Social Security Delays
Learning From Lost Medicare Sales
4 Helpful Podcasts for Busy Insurance Agents

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June 01, 2022 Agent Apps | Protect Your Privacy: Password Manager Apps

You lock up your valuable items in a safe place, but what about your passwords? This episode is all about how to protect and manage your passwords!
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LastPass
BitWarden
Guidelines for Strong Passwords

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What I’ve Learned About Imposter Syndrome (So Far)
Tips for Working on the Road
Why College Grads Are Choosing to Be Insurance Agents

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Internet Safety Tips for Seniors
Medicareful Yum – Manicotti Recipe
The Causes And Treatments of Nasal Congestion

The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans
Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year
The Ideal Client for Medicare Supplement Plans

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May 31, 2022 Why Being a Likable Agent Is Good for Your Business

It’s a myth that being nice won’t get you anywhere. Kindness is a key component to being a reputable agent and growing your business.
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Mentioned in this episode:

Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Kindness at Work
Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Great Insurance Agent?
My Boss Bit Into My Sandwich Without My Permission
Nice People Finish First: How Being Kind is a Recipe for Success in Business
The Value of Kindness in Business
Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority

More episodes you’ll like:

What I’ve Learned About Imposter Syndrome (So Far)
How to Follow Up with Medicare Clients Compliantly
Learning from Lost Medicare Insurance Sales

Articles to Share with Your Clients:

What are State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs?
Important Terms and Tips When Reading a Health Article or Study
Health Benefits of Gift-Giving

Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:

Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention
Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales

The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans
Innovate Your Medicare Business Marketing with Medicareful Living
Updates to the 2023 AHIP Certification You Should Know

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May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 | The Friday Five
The Friday Five for May 27, 2022:
CMS Updates Medicare.gov
Ruling on Medicaid Rebate Accumulator Rule
HHS Announces State Grants for Opioid Response
Social Security Administration Funding
AHIP 2023 Certification Dates
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Mentioned in this episode:

AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Training
Biden Administration Announces $1.5 Billion Funding Opportunity for State Opioid Response Grant Program
CMS Unveils More User-Friendly Medicare Website
Federal district court strikes down CMS Medicaid rebate "accumulator" rule
Instagram announces visual refresh with brighter icon, new typography, no iPad app
Instagram’s brand refresh brings new typeface and “new energy”
Instagram's Brand Refresh Interactive
Instagram created custom fonts called ‘Instagram Sans,’ and some of them are truly wild
Instagram rolls out a new typeface, slightly tweaked logo and more in ‘visual refresh’
Judge strikes down CMS' Medicaid copay rule, handing PhRMA major win
Medicaid Program; Establishing Minimum Standards in Medicaid State Drug Utilization Review (DUR) and Supporting Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) for Drugs Covered in Medicaid, Revising Medicaid Drug Rebate and Third Party Liability (TPL) Requirements
Official Medicare.gov Website
People aren't loving Instagram's bright new app icon
Social Security Official Asks House for More Customer Service Funding
State Opioid Response Grants

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May 20, 2022 | The Friday Five
Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year
The Ideal Client for Medicare Supplement Plans

Articles to Share with Your Clients:

Are Medicare Part B Giveback Plans Worth It?
Is It Better to Work Out Harder or Longer?
Tips for Traveling with Your Pet

Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:

Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts
A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products
Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started
The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales

The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

Ritter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing Solutions
The State of the ACA Market in 2022
Updates to the 2023 AHIP Certification You Should Know

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May 26, 2022 Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year

Listen to learn more about getting your clients the best coverage for them with 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans.
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Mentioned in this episode:

Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
5-Star Special Enrollment Period
Meet Your Sales Team
Medicareful
Medicare Quote Engine
Part C and D Performance Data
The Ritter Platform
Special Enrollment Periods for Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Part D Drug Plans
What the Medicare Star Rating Means for You

More episodes you’ll like:

What I’ve Learned About Imposter Syndrome (So Far)
The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO
More People Working Past Age 65 – What It Means for Agents Selling Medicare Plans

Articles to Share with Your Clients:

Introducing the Medicareful Living Family Cookbook!
Do the 3 Most Common Natural Supplements Actually Work?
What is Medicare’s Secondary Payer Program?

Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:

Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started
How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention
Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales

The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

Innovate Your Medicare Business Marketing with Medicareful Living
Updates to the 2023 AHIP Certification You Should Know
The State of the ACA Market in 2022

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May 24, 2022 How to Write a Medicare Supplement Call Script that Really Works

Just like in-person sales, your over-the-phone selling strategy should with start with getting prepared! Determine your sales goals, write your script, and measure your progress to stay on track all in today’s episode.
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Mentioned in this episode:

Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing

More episodes you’ll like:

Agent Apps | Best Free Language Apps
Senior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age 65 & Older
How to Sell Health Insurance to Every Family Member
Articles to Share with Your Clients:

Introducing The Medicareful Living Family Cookbook!
The Causes and Treatments of Nasal Congestion
Can Your Knee Really Predict the Weather?
Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:

The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

The State of the ACA Market in 2022
Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year
The Ideal Client for Medicare Supplement Plans
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8min
May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 | The Friday Five
The Friday Five for May 20, 2022:
Ritter Insurance Marketing Joins Integrity Marketing Group
NAHU talking with CMS about Medicare Final Rule
CBO Projects Costs for Medicare at Age 60
8 More COVID-19 Tests Available for Households
Tik Tok Adds Feature to create "Culture of Credit"

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Mentioned in this episode:

Budgetary Effects of a Policy That Would Lower the Age of Eligibility for Medicare to 60
Covid.gov Official Website for Test Kits
Cutting Medicare Age to 60 Could Add $155B to U.S. Debt Over 6 Years
Dunkin’® Debuts Vibrant Flavors, Delicious New Ingredients & the Return of Fan Favorites to Make the Most of Sunnier Days Ahead
FAQs on Medicare Financing and Trust Fund Solvency
Integrity Acquires Ritter Insurance Marketing
Integrity Marketing Group Official Site
Medicare for All Act of 2022 (S. 4202)
NAHU | BREAKING NEWS: NAHU Gets Clarification from CMS about Medicare Final Rule
Ritter Insurance Marketing and Integrity Announce Transformational Partnership to Help More Americans
Starbucks Chocolate Cream Cold Brew is the newest way to cool down with cold coffee this summer
The federal government is offering another round of free COVID tests
TikTok users can now credit specific videos to make sure viral creators get their due

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May 13, 2022 | The Friday Five
Agent Apps | Reading Books on the Go: Library Apps
Learn How to Sell ACA Products During the Off-Season featuring Danica Stover
Medicare Not Charging 2022 Late Enrollment Penalties Due to SSA Delays
Tips for Working on the Road

Articles to Share with Your Clients:

Are Medicare Part B Giveback Plans Worth It?
Introducing the Medicareful Living Family Cookbook!
Tips for Traveling with Your Pet

Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:

A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products
Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started
The Definitive Guide to Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales

The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

Medicare Not Charging Late Enrollment Penalties Due to 2022 Social Security Delays
Ritter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing Solutions
The State of the ACA Market in 2022

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18min
May 19, 2022 The Ideal Client for Medicare Supplement Plans

Is there such thing as an ideal client? Yes! Learn to recognize the perfect Med Supp candidates to know which clients will be more likely to enroll in a plan!
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Mentioned in this episode:

Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
The State of Medicare Supplement Coverage
When Can I Buy Medigap?
How Many Seniors Live in Poverty?
Standard Medicare Supplement Plans & Benefits
In Some States, More Than Half of Older Residents Live in Rural Areas
Medicare for Snowbirds, Sunbirds, & Travel Enthusiasts
Seasonal Migration of Elderly Adults in Florida
When Do Med Supp Plans K, L ,M, & N Make Sense?
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements
Meet Ritter’s Sales Team
Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency

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Agent Apps | Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep While Traveling – White Noise Apps
Tips for Working on the Road
Why College Grads Are Choosing to Be Insurance Agents

Articles to Share with Your Clients:

Agent Apps | Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep While Traveling – White Noise Apps
Tips for Working on the Road
Why College Grads Are Choosing to Be Insurance Agents

Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:

Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans

The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

The Agent Health and Life Insurance Carrier News Hub
Ritter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing Solutions
The State of the ACA Market in 2022

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10min
May 18, 2022 Agent Apps | Reading Books on the Go: Library Apps

There are many ways to access books and media through your local library. Check out this episode to find out what are the best apps for free reading!
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Mentioned in this episode:

Kanopy
Sora
Libby
Hoopla
Arthur: Library Card Song
More episodes you’ll like:

Tips for Working on the Road
Ritter’s Tools & Resources for Insurance Agents featuring Harry Rittner
Pros and Cons of Having an Office Space Outside of Your Home

Articles to Share with Your Clients:

Dishes to Impress Your Friends: Spring Rolls
Medicare Freezes Late Enrollment Penalties for Qualifying Enrollees
Can Your Knee Really Predict the Weather?

The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

Ritter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing Solutions
Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year
The Ideal Client for Medicare Supplement Plans

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May 17, 2022 Medicare Supplements Fill the Gaps in Your Portfolio

Let’s talk about the Medicare product that you can sell all year round, helping you expand and grow your portfolio!
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Mentioned in this episode:

Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
Carriers with Ritter
Final Expense Plans

More episodes you’ll like:

May 13, 2022 | The Friday Five
5 Steps to Selling Medicare Supplements Successfully
How to Sell Health Insurance to Every Family Member
What to Know When Replacing Existing Med Supp Plans for Clients
When Do Med Supp Plans K, L, M, & N Make Sense?

Articles to Share with Your Clients:

Introducing the Medicareful Living Family Cookbook!
Medigap Plans: Is It Covered?
The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
The Different Types of Potatoes & When to Use Them
What are Medicare Supplements?

Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides:

Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts
A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance
The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements

The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

The Agent Health and Life Insurance Carrier News Hub
The State of the ACA Marketing in 2022
Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year

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