Agent Survival Guide Podcast

By: Sarah J. Rueppel | Ritter Insurance Marketing
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  • Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned pro in the Medicare insurance market, the ASG Podcast has got you covered. Learn marketing tips and sales strategies. Receive industry updates on Medicare Advantage and Part D plans and stay compliant. Find out how the FMO Ritter Insurance Marketing can help improve the way you sell insurance. And so much more!
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  • 5 Strategies to Sell More ACA Products

    5 Strategies to Sell More ACA Products
    Nov 23 2024
    Expand your sales success with these strategies for selling in the ACA market! Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6248/ Agent Registration: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/building-client-loyalty-more-than-just-a-plan/ FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/ Five Ways to Generate ACA Leads: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6287/ Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/keys-to-client-retention-digital-communication-2024/ How Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media Audience: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-insurance-agents-can-learn-about-their-social-media-audience/ Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Insurance Plans: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/ The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/ References: “All Topics.” HealthCare.Gov, www.healthcare.gov/topics/. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024. “Decision Fatigue: What It Is and How to Avoid It.” Washington State University Carson College of Business, https://onlinemba.wsu.edu/blog/decision-fatigue. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024. “Fast, Easy ACA Enrollment.” HealthSherpa, www.healthsherpa.com/agents/features/. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024. “Internet, Broadband Fact Sheet.” Pew Research Center, Pew Research Center, 31 Jan. 2024, www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/internet-broadband/?tabItem=9a15d0d3-3bff-4e9e-a329-6e328bc7bcce. “In-Person Assistance in the Health Insurance Marketplaces.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/marketplace/in-person-assisters/programs-procedures/in-person-assistance. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024. “One Platform to Connect.” Zoom, www.zoom.com/. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024. Petrosyan, Ani, and Feb 29. “Internet Usage by Age in U.S. 2023.” Statista, 29 Feb. 2024, www.statista.com/statistics/266587/percentage-of-internet-users-by-age-groups-in-the-us/. “Log into Facebook.” Facebook, www.facebook.com/. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024. “Log in or Sign Up.” LinkedIn, www.linkedin.com/. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024. “Video Conferencing, Meetings, Calling: Microsoft Teams.” Video Conferencing, Meetings, Calling | Microsoft Teams, Microsoft, www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024. “X.Com.” X (Formerly Twitter), www.x.com/?lang=en. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024. Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
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    10 mins
  • KFF 2025 Medicare Advantage Spotlight

    KFF 2025 Medicare Advantage Spotlight
    Nov 22 2024
    The Friday Five for November 22, 2024: Bluesky Lists & Starter PacksMissing Apple Notes SolutionKFF Updated FAQs on Medicare Drug Price NegotiationNew Section 1115 Demonstrations for Medicaid & CHIPKFF 2025 Medicare Advantage Spotlight Bluesky Lists & Starter Packs: “Bluesky Start Packs - Bluesky Directory.” Blueskydirectory.Com, Bluesky Directory, blueskydirectory.com/starter-packs/all. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024. Cooper, Gael. “Bluesky Explained: Why This Social Media Network Has 20 Million Users and Is Growing.” CNET.Com, CNET, 19 Nov. 2024, https://www.cnet.com/tech/bluesky-explained-why-this-social-media-network-is-now-growing-by-1-million-users-daily/. Isaac, Mike. “How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Explosive Growth.” Nytimes.Com, The New York Times, 17 Nov. 2024, https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/technology/bluesky-growing-pains.html. Cunningham, Joel. “This Is the Best Way to Find People to Follow on Bluesky.” Lifehacker.Com, Lifehacker, 19 Nov. 2024, lifehacker.com/tech/best-way-to-find-people-to-follow-on-bluesky. Cappelli, Amanda. “What Is Bluesky, the Online Platform Welcoming Users Leaving Elon Musk’s X?” CBS News, CBS Interactive, 17 Nov. 2024, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-bluesky-why-are-people-leaving-x-platform/. Missing Apple Notes Solution: Christoffel, Ryan. “Apple Confirms Fix for Disappearing Notes after iCloud Terms Issue.” 9to5Mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 18 Nov. 2024, 9to5mac.com/2024/11/18/apple-confirms-fix-for-disappearing-notes-after-icloud-terms-issue/. Phelan, David. “Apple Confirms iPhone Missing Notes Bug And Shows How To Fix It.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 18 Nov. 2024, www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2024/11/17/apple-confirms-iphone-missing-notes-bug-and-shows-how-to-fix-it-iphone-16-pro-max-icloud-data/. Smith, Chris. “This Is Apple’s Official Fix for the Bug That Makes Notes Disappear in iOS 18.” BGR.Com, BGR, 19 Nov. 2024, bgr.com/tech/apple-official-fix-for-the-ios-18-disappearing-notes-bug/. KFF Updated FAQs on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: Cubanski, Juliette. “FAQs about the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.” KFF.Org, KFF, 19 Nov. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/faqs-about-the-inflation-reduction-acts-medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program/. New Section 1115 Demonstrations for Medicaid & CHIP: “About Section 1115 Demonstrations.” Medicaid.Gov, Medicaid, www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/about-section-1115-demonstrations/index.html. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024. “Biden-Harris Administration Announces Approvals in Five States That Will Keep Eligible Children and Adults Enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Nov. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-announces-approvals-five-states-will-keep-eligible-children-and-adults . “Colorado Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment.” Medicaid.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Nov. 2024, www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/downloads/co-continuum-dmnstrtn-aprvl-11142024.pdf. “Hawaii Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment.” Medicaid.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Nov. 2024, www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/downloads/hi-quest-integr-dmnstrtn-aprvl-11142024.pdf. “Minnesota Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment.” Medicaid.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Nov. 2024, www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/downloads/mn-pmap-dmnstrtn-aprvl-11142024.pdf. “New York Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment.” Medicaid.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Nov. 2024, www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/downloads/ny-medicaid-rdsgn-team-dmnstrtn-appvl-11142024.pdf. “Pennsylvania Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment.” Medicaid.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 14 Nov. 2024, www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demonstrations/downloads/pa-former-foster-care-youth-diff-state-sud-dmnstrtn-appvl-11142024.pdf. KFF 2025 Medicare Advantage Spotlight: Freed, Meredith, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, et al. “Medicare Advantage 2025 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Offerings.” KFF.Org, KFF, 15 Nov. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-2025-spotlight-a-first-look-at-plan-offerings/. Freed, Meredith, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, et al. “Medicare Advantage 2025 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Premiums and Benefits.” KFF.Org, KFF, 15 Nov. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/medicare-advantage-2025-spotlight-a-first-look-at-plan-premiums-and-benefits/. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 5 Ways to Generate ACA Leads: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6287 7 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG632 Halfway Through AEP 2025: https://...
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    22 mins
  • Agent Apps | Ritter Staff’s Top 5 Apps

    Agent Apps | Ritter Staff’s Top 5 Apps
    Nov 20 2024
    We asked our HQ staff what their top apps are, listen to this episode to learn their answers! Did your favorite app make the list? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Google Calendar: https://workspace.google.com/intl/en-US/products/calendar/ EveryDollar: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/everydollar?snid=free-tools.budgeting.everydollar-budget-app Giant Food Stores App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/giant-food-stores/id491014869 Giant Food Stores Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.giantfoods.mobile.droid&hl=en Meta Business Suite: https://www.facebook.com/business/tools/meta-business-suite Canva: https://www.canva.com/ Adobe Express: https://www.adobe.com/express/ Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This the Best AEP Yet: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG617R5 Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58 Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA69 How to Create a Google Business Profile: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG614 Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG622 Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/ Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/ References: “Everydollar: Make a Budget and Track Expenses.” Ramsey Solutions, www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/everydollar?snid=free-tools.budgeting.everydollar-budget-app. Dixon, Stacy Jo. “Facebook Monthly Active Users Worldwide 2023.” Statista.Com, Statista, 21 May 2024, www.statista.com/statistics/264810/number-of-monthly-active-facebook-users-worldwide/. “Free Design Tool: Presentations, Video, Social Media | CANVA.” Canva, www.canva.com/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. “Free Design, Photo, and Video Tool - Design Made Easy | Adobe Express.” Adobe, www.adobe.com/express/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. “Giant - Apps on Google Play.” Google Play, Google, https://www.play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.giantfoods.mobile.droid&hl=en. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. “Giant Choice Rewards.” Giant, https://www.giantfoodstores.com/rewards/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. LLC, Giant Food Stores. “Giant Food Stores.” App Store, 4 Jan. 2012, https://www.apps.apple.com/us/app/giant-food-stores/id491014869. “Log into Facebook.” Facebook, www.facebook.com/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. “The 20 Most Popular Social Media Platforms in 2024.” Backlinko, 26 July 2024, www.backlinko.com/social-media-platforms. “Meta Business Suite.” Facebook, www.facebook.com/business/tools/meta-business-suite. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. Dixon, Stacy Jo. “Meta Global Community Monthly Active Users 2023.” Statista.Com, Statista, 26 Apr. 2024, www.statista.com/statistics/947869/facebook-product-mau/. “Pricing: Compare Free & Premium Plans | Adobe Express.” Adobe, www.adobe.com/express/pricing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. “Shareable Online Calendar and Scheduling.” Google Calendar, Google, www.workspace.google.com/intl/en-US/products/calendar/. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
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    8 mins

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