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Searching for a Google Podcasts replacement? We’ve got you covered! Sarah and Tina reviewed 5 podcast players (that aren’t Apple or Spotify) to highlight unique features and give our recommendations. Which of the 5 podcast apps are you most likely to try? VOTE HERE https://bit.ly/asgquestion! Podcast Addict: Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bambuna.podcastaddict | Web https://podcastaddict.com/ Overcast: iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857 | Web https://overcast.fm/podcasts Podbean: Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.podbean.app.podcast | iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/podbean-podcast-app-player/id973361050 | Web https://www.podbean.com/ Pocket Casts: Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.shiftyjelly.pocketcasts | iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocket-casts-podcast-player/id414834813 | Web https://pocketcasts.com/* *Plus subscription required for web, Apple Watch, and Wear OS apps YouTube Music: Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.youtube.music | iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/youtube-music/id1017492454 | Web https://music.youtube.com/ References: Google Podcasts Is Going Away. Here’s How to Transfer Your Subscriptions: https://www.wired.com/story/google-podcasts-how-to-transfer-your-subscriptions/ It could’ve been great: An abridged Google Podcasts history: https://9to5google.com/2024/03/25/google-podcasts-history/ Migrate your podcast shows from Google Podcasts (US Only 🇺🇸): https://support.google.com/youtubemusic/thread/249139848/migrate-your-podcast-shows-from-google-podcasts-us-only-%F0%9F%87%BA%F0%9F%87%B8?hl=en Why I'm happy to see the end of Google Podcasts: https://www.androidpolice.com/happy-end-google-podcasts/ 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 Twitter, 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/
Learn all about QR Codes, their uses for marketing, and making life more convenient! QR & Bar Code Scanner by TeaCapps Playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teacapps.barcodescanner QR & Bar Code Scanner by TeaCapps Apple: https://apps.apple.com/kz/app/qr-code-barcode-scanner/id1048473097 Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: Agent Apps | Stop Doom Scrolling with These Micro-Learning Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA51 Agent Apps | Professional & Networking Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230823 Developing a Retention Mindset ft. Blake Amos (Cigna Healthcare): https://link.chtbl.com/2024BlakeAmos Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577 References: QR Code Security: What are QR Codes and are they safe to use? https://usa.kaspersky.com/resource-center/definitions/what-is-a-qr-code-how-to-scan/
Sometimes it takes a village for a business to flourish. Discover ways to market your business with affinity partnerships and community involvement. All that and more in this episode! Read the text version https://ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt-1-market-yourself/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: 2024 CMS Compliance Regulation Updates for Agents ft. Alyson Seighman: https://link.chtbl.com/2023AlysonSeighman Are Your Medicare Marketing Materials Compliant? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG538 Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG533 Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG552 Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG542 Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do's and Don’ts: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG574 Ritter Blog – Compliance Section: https://ritterim.com/blog/compliance/ Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG541 Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG540 References: Affinity Marketing Definition: https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/affinity-marketing Complementary Business Definition: https://www.lawinsider.com/dictionary/complementary-business Medicare Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/managed-care-marketing/medicare-guidelines Medicare Program; Contract Year 2024 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/12/2023-07115/medicare-program-contract-year-2024-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-program
The Friday Five for March 22, 2024: __ __ What would you rather? Read a story, listen to it, or watch the movie? VOTE HERE https://bit.ly/asgquestion! #FierceMadness: #FierceMadness: Grab a bracket and vote for the most overused buzzword in healthcare! https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/special-reports/fiercemadness-grab-bracket-and-help-us-find-biggest-buzzword-healthcare Fierce Madness Bracket PDF: https://s3.amazonaws.com/publiceditorial.qtxasset.com/Fierce+Madness+Round+1+Bracket.pdf Environment Working Group’s Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen: 2024′s ‘Dirty Dozen’: The 12 fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides—and tips for enjoying them safely: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/20/dirty-dozen-2024-12-fruits-and-vegetables-with-the-most-pesticides.html Blueberries, strawberries again on the ‘Dirty Dozen’ list: https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/19/health/dirty-dozen-produce-pesticides-2024-wellness/index.html 'Dirty Dozen' Guide Shows 95% of These Fruits and Veggies Tested Positive for Pesticides: https://www.commondreams.org/news/ewg-2024-dirty-dozen-pesticides EWG’s 2024 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™: The Dirty Dozen™ is packed with fungicides that can disrupt human hormones: https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news-release/2024/03/ewgs-2024-shoppers-guide-pesticides-producetm-dirty-dozentm The Clean Fifteen (EWG Official List): https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.php The Dirty Dozen (EWG Official List): https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php RR – iPad Update & This Week's Streaming Pick Apple's iPad Pro could come with a matte display: https://mashable.com/article/apple-ipad-pro-matte-display-rumors Claim of iPad announcement on March 26 ‘not true’ – Gurman: https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/21/ipad-announcement/ Gurman: No iPad Announcement Planned for March 26: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/03/21/gurman-no-ipad-announcement-march-26/ New iPad Air already shipping to US ahead of launch — and there’s a new size this time around: https://www.tomsguide.com/tablets/ipads/new-ipad-air-already-shipping-to-us-ahead-of-launch-and-theres-a-new-size-this-time-around New iPad Pros and iPad Airs could land on March 26, but one model might be missing: https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ipad/new-ipad-pros-and-ipad-airs-could-land-on-march-26-but-one-model-might-be-missing The Three-Body Problem: The 'unfilmable' Chinese sci-fi novel set to be Netflix's new hit 3 Body Problem: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240319-3-body-problem-china-censored-sci-fi-netflix-hit FOMC March 2024 Meeting: Consumer Price Index (CPI) February 2024: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf Consumer prices up 3.1 percent from January 2023 to January 2024: https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2024/consumer-prices-up-3-1-percent-from-january-2023-to-january-2024.htm Fed Holds Rates Steady and Projects Three Cuts This Year: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/20/business/fed-meeting-interest-rates.html Federal Open Market Committee 2024 Calendar: https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm Fed meeting recap: Everything Powell said during Wednesday’s market-moving news conference: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/20/fed-meeting-today-live-updates-on-march-fed-rate-decision.html Personal Income and Outlays, January 2024: https://www.bea.gov/news/2024/personal-income-and-outlays-january-2024 The DUALS Act of 2024: Cassidy, Carper, Cornyn, Warner, Scott, Menendez Comprehensive Legislation Improve Care For Patients Jointly Enrolled In Medicare And Medicaid: https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cassidy-carper-cornyn-warner-scott-menendez-comprehensive-legislation-improve-care-for-patients-jointly-enrolled-in-medicare-and-medicaid/ Medicare, Medicaid Plans Could Drastically Change: https://www.newsweek.com/duals-act-new-bill-medicare-medicaid-integration-1879855 The Delivering Unified Access to Lifesaving Services Act of 2024: https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Duals-Legislation-One-Pager-Final.pdf Vulnerable Americans are stuck in a Medicare-Medicaid maze. Is a fix in sight? https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/14/1238386157/vulnerable-americans-are-stuck-in-a-medicare-medicaid-maze-is-a-fix-in-sight Resources: Agent’s Guide to Digital Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG584 Agent’s Guide to Traditional Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG583 Developing a Retention Mindset ft. Blake Amos (Cigna Healthcare): https://link.chtbl.com/2024BlakeAmos Health Care Provisions in Biden’s 2025 Budget: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240315 How to Be an Adaptable Insurance Agent: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG582 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 Twitter, 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/
Elevate your business and move into the modern world of digital marketing. We’ve compiled the ultimate guide; listen for best practices, resources, and expert tips! Read the text version https://ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt-1-market-yourself/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Full-Service Digital Marketing Resources: $99 Social: https://www.99dollarsocial.com/ AgentMethods: https://www.agentmethods.com/ ConcierageBee: https://conciergebee.com/ Disruptive Advertising: https://disruptiveadvertising.com/ Firebelly Marketing: https://www.firebellymarketing.com/ Ignite Visibility: https://ignitevisibility.com/ KlientBoost: https://www.klientboost.com/ Lyfe Marketing: https://www.lyfemarketing.com/ ReminderMedia: https://remindermedia.com/ SEO Discovery: https://www.seodiscovery.com/ Self-Service Digital Marketing Resources: Constant Contact: https://www.constantcontact.com/ HostGator : https://www.hostgator.com/ HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com/ Google Ads: https://ads.google.com/home/ Google Business Profile: https://www.google.com/business/ GoDaddy: https://www.godaddy.com/ MailChimp: https://mailchimp.com/ SocialBee: https://socialbee.com/ Squarespace: https://www.squarespace.com/ Wix: https://www.wix.com/ WordPress: https://wordpress.com/ Freelance Resources: Hubstaff Talent: https://hubstafftalent.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/ Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/ Tutorials: How to Create a Facebook Business Page in 7 Steps: https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/how-to-create-a-facebook-business-page-in-7-steps/309107 How to Create a Google Business Profile: https://www.constantcontact.com/blog/how-to-create-a-google-my-business-profile/ How to Set Up and Optimize Google My Business in 5 Minutes: https://blog.hootsuite.com/google-my-business/ How to Use Meta (Facebook) Business Manager: Complete Guide: https://blog.hootsuite.com/facebook-business-manager-guide/ Ritter Resources: 8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents featuring ReminderMedia’s Luke Acree and Andrew Saksa: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG448 Agent Apps | Apps for Social Media Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52 Agent Apps | Project Management Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA27 Agent Apps | Wix vs. WordPress: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231011 Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG391 https://link.chtbl.com/ASG391 Generate Medicare Leads Using Marketing Materials from ShopRitterIM: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG511 https://link.chtbl.com/ASG511 How to Keep Social Media Professional and Personal Simultaneously: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG443 Registration Link: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Ritter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing Solutions: https://ritterim.com/blog/ritter-and-remindermedia-partnership-offers-agents-new-marketing-solutions/ Shop & Enroll Information: https://ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/ The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt 2: Keeping in Touch with Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt-2-keeping-in-touch-with-clients/ References: 187 Must Know Digital Marketing Statistics: https://www.demandsage.com/digital-marketing-statistics/ Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-communications-marketing-guidelines-2-9-2022.pdf Online Marketing: The Who, The What, Why, & How of Digital Marketing: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/what-is-digital-marketing Share of those 65 and older who are tech users has grown in the past decade: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/01/13/share-of-those-65-and-older-who-are-tech-users-has-grown-in-the-past-decade/ The Ultimate Guide to Content Marketing in 2023: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/content-marketing 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 Twitter, 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/
Learn the ins and outs of traditional marketing insurance agents can use to promote their business. We cover the whole process: types of marketing materials, use cases, and where to source them! Read text version https://ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt-1-market-yourself/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link Design Resources: 99Designs: https://99designs.com/ Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/ Freelancer: https://www.freelancer.com/ Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/ Print Resources: 4imprint: https://www.4imprint.com/ Carvertise: https://carvertise.com/ FASTSIGNS: https://www.fastsigns.com/ Lead Concepts: https://leadconcepts.com/ MOO: https://www.moo.com/us/ Office Depot Printing Services: https://www.officedepot.com/l/print-and-copy/print-services Printful: https://www.printful.com/ Staples Print & Marketing Services: https://www.staples.com/services/printing/ Sticker Mule: https://www.stickermule.com/ Vistaprint: https://www.vistaprint.com/ Wrapify: https://wrapify.com/ Ritter Resources: Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG391 https://link.chtbl.com/ASG391 8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents featuring ReminderMedia’s Luke Acree and Andrew Saksa: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG448 Generate Medicare Leads Using Marketing Materials from ShopRitterIM: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG511 https://link.chtbl.com/ASG511 Registration Link: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Ritter & ReminderMedia Partnership Offers Agents New Marketing Solutions: https://ritterim.com/blog/ritter-and-remindermedia-partnership-offers-agents-new-marketing-solutions/ Shop & Enroll Information: https://ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/ ShopRitterIM.com Resources: General: https://shopritterim.com/ Leads: https://shopritterim.com/ProductCategory?cat=leads Pens: https://shopritterim.com/ProductCategory?cat=pens Print Products: https://shopritterim.com/ProductCategory?cat=print Promotional/Tradeshow Products: https://shopritterim.com/ProductCategory?cat=promo Specialty Resources: AllOver Media: https://allovermedia.com/ ReminderMedia Branded Magazine Info: https://remindermedia.com/branded-magazines/ Ritter Agents working with ReminderMedia: https://remindermedia.com/ritter-insurance-get-started-today/ 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 Twitter, 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/
Want your insurance business to thrive in the modern world? Discover ways to implement adaptability in your day to day and watch your business grow. Read the text version https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-be-an-adaptable-insurance-agent/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: 3 Tips on How to Improve Adaptability in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG546 4 Strategies for Effectively Working with a Team: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG490 How Slowing Down Can Speed Up Innovation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG563 Improve Your Customer Service with this Soft Skill: Negotiation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG536 Shop & Enroll: https://ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/ The Ritter Platform: https://ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/ The Ritter Platform Launches 3 New Tools & Shared Client Records: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-ritter-platform-launches-3-new-tools-and-shared-client-records/ Tips on Dealing with a Difficult Client: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG381 Why Being a Likable Agent Is Good for Your Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG433 References: Adaptability in the Workplace: Benefits and Importance: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/adaptability-in-the-workplace Coping strategies to overcome personal and professional challenges: https://community.thriveglobal.com/coping-strategies-personal-professional-challenges/ Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V
The Friday Five for March 15, 2024: __ __ Should each Friday Five mention be numbered, or can we go numberless? VOTE HERE https://bit.ly/asgquestion! Have feedback for the Agent Survival Guide Podcast team? Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: Developing a Retention Mindset ft. Blake Amos (Cigna Healthcare): https://link.chtbl.com/2024BlakeAmos Free Webtoon & Comic Book Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA55 Medicare Part D Prescription Payment Plan Updates: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240308 Optimize Client Acquisition by Becoming a Registered Social Security Analyst ft. Tom Drapala: https://link.chtbl.com/2024TomDrapala Talkspace Plans to Enter Medicare Market: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240301 Ritter's Senior Market Symposium: Register for Ritter’s Senior Market Symposium: https://www.ritterim.com/symposium Amazon to Deliver LillyDirect Prescriptions: Eli Lilly strikes deal with Amazon Pharmacy for home delivery of Zepbound, other drugs: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/eli-lilly-strikes-deal-with-amazon-pharmacy-for-home-delivery-of-zepbound-other-drugs-7cddddcb Eli Lilly strikes drug dispensing deal with Amazon: https://www.ft.com/content/64730a98-7744-4c16-abd3-b1f1e0aa43c7 Eli Lilly teams with Amazon to offer home delivery of its Zepbound weight-loss drug: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/weight-loss-zepbound-eli-lilly-amazon/ Microsoft Teams Consolidating App Versions: Microsoft Teams is finally moving to a single app for personal and work: https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/13/24099723/microsoft-teams-unified-app-personal-work-accounts Microsoft Teams will merge into single app for work and personal: https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-teams-will-merge-into-single-app-for-work-and-personal/ House Passes Bill that Might Ban TikTok: House passes bill that could lead to US ban of TikTok: https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/tiktok-ban-bill-house-vote-03-13-24/index.html House Passes Bill to Force TikTok Sale From Chinese Owner or Ban the App: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/13/technology/tiktok-ban-house-vote.html H.R. 7521 the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" Text: https://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20240311/HR%207521%20Updated.pdf The House passed a TikTok ban bill. But is the app really a national security threat? https://www.npr.org/2024/03/14/1238435508/tiktok-ban-bill-congress-china TikTok ban timeline: Congress' yearslong case against ByteDance: https://www.axios.com/2024/03/12/tiktok-ban-explain-why-china-congress Health Care Provisions in Biden’s 2025 Budget: Biden budget focuses on unfinished health care business: https://www.axios.com/2024/03/12/biden-budget-drug-costs-insurance Breaking down Biden's $7.3T proposed budget for 2025: Here are his top health priorities: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/breaking-down-bidens-2025-proposed-budget-here-are-his-top-health-priorities Budget of the U.S. Government Fiscal Year 2025: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/budget_fy2025.pdf Fact Sheet: The Biden-Harris Administration Urges Congress to Lower Drug Costs for Americans with Commercial Insurance: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/03/11/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-urges-congress-lower-drug-costs-americans-with-commercial-insurance.html FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Protects and Increases Access to Quality, Affordable Healthcare: https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/briefing-room/2024/03/11/fact-sheet-the-presidents-budget-protects-and-increases-access-to-quality-affordable-healthcare/ President Biden’s Drug Pricing Policy: State Of The Union Takeaways: https://www.forbes.com/sites/gebai/2024/03/10/president-bidens-drug-pricing-policy-state-of-the-union-says-it-all/?sh=7b0cc7575f7d Remarks of President Joe Biden — State of the Union Address As Prepared for Delivery: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/03/07/remarks-of-president-joe-biden-state-of-the-union-address-as-prepared-for-delivery-2/ Statement by Secretary Becerra on the President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/03/11/statement-by-secretary-becerra-on-the-presidents-fiscal-year-2025-budget.html
Love reading comics? Looking for a new form of entertainment? Whatever the case, Tina found apps where you can read webtoons and comic books for free. Listen to find out more! Webtoon: https://www.webtoons.com/en/ ComiXology on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/comics-store/home Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: Agent Apps | Best Budgeting Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA036 Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577 Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent’s Sales Calendar: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG571 The Power of Listening & Laughter | Monday Motivation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230306 References: Difference Between Webtoon Originals and Canvas: https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/canvas-corner/whats-the-difference-between-canvas-and-originals/viewer?title_no=367518&episode_no=12&serviceZone=GLOBAL Does Amazon Prime include ComiXology? Yes, and it comes with one big perk: https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/does-amazon-prime-include-comixology
Create lasting client relationships with the retention mindset. Learn how as Blake Amos from Cigna Healthcare shares his expertise. In this interview, he explains what client retention is, how to implement retention-focused strategies, and elevating your retention efforts. Send Client Retention Feedback and Questions to Blake Amos: blake.amos@cignahealthcare.com Feedback for the Agent Survival Guide Podcast? Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Cigna Healthcare Client Retention Resources*: A Retention Mindset’s Perfectly Timed Follow-up: https://cignamedicareproducers.com/Portal/Search?id=122&type=mediaroomasset Broker Resource Guide: https://cignamedicareproducers.com/Portal/GlobalActions/RedirectToContentUrl?LearningContentId=5170 Doctors, Drugs, and Dental: https://cignamedicareproducers.com/Portal/Search?id=118&type=mediaroomasset Retention Playbook: https://cignamedicareproducers.com/Portal/GlobalActions/RedirectToContentUrl?LearningContentId=8068 Why Retention Mindset Sells More: https://cignamedicareproducers.com/Portal/Search?id=92&type=mediaroomasset Why Retention Mindset Connects to Supplemental Benefits: https://cignamedicareproducers.com/Portal/Search?id=117&type=mediaroomasset *A Cigna broker login is required to access these resources. Other Helpful Resources: Building Client Loyalty: More Than Just a Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG496 FREE DOWNLOAD: The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/ How Client Retention Boosts Your Insurance Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG580 Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577 Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG578 Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG581 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 Twitter, 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/
The Friday Five for March 8, 2024: __ __ Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Info on Ritter’s Tools for Agents: 5 Things About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20230512 Everything You Get With Your Ritter Registration: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG503 FAQs About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG492 Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Program UPDATES: Biden-Harris Administration Issues Final Guidance to Help People with Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Manage Prescription Drug Costs: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-issues-final-guidance-help-people-medicare-prescription-drug-coverage Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Final Part One Guidance: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheet-medicare-prescription-payment-plan-final-part-one-guidance.pdf KFF Poll on Affordability & ACA: Takeaways for Agents (February 23, 2024 Friday Five episode): https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240223 Timeline: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Implementation: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-timeline.pdf Medicare Advantage Enrollment Trends Study from Chartis: Chartis: A look at Medicare Advantage enrollment trends in 2024: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/chartis-look-medicare-advantage-enrollment-trends-2024 Mounting headwinds in Medicare Advantage market haven’t stopped growth: https://www.chartis.com/insights/mounting-headwinds-medicare-advantage-market-havent-stopped-growth Waze Updates App Features: Waze update: 6 new features added to make driving safer, easier: https://mashable.com/article/waze-update-6-new-features Waze will warn you about speed bumps and sharp curves soon: https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/24091139/google-waze-maps-new-alerts-speed-bumps-parking-traffic-circles How To Disable X (fka Twitter) Calling Feature: A new call feature on X is on by default, and you should probably turn it off: https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone/tips/a-new-call-feature-on-x-is-on-by-default-and-you-should-probably-turn-it-off How to Make Free Video and Audio Calls on X (Twitter): https://tech.co/news/how-to-make-free-video-audio-calls-x-twitter How to turn off the feature on X that people are freaking out about: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-turn-off-audio-video-calls-x-twitter-ip-2024-3 Nobody Wants Phone Calls From Twitter. Here's How to Turn Them Off: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nobody-wants-phone-calls-from-twitter-heres-how-to-turn-them-off/ Twitter Adds Voice And Video Calls: Here's How To Disable It: https://www.slashgear.com/1430439/twitter-how-to-disable-voice-video-calling/
Download and utilize strategies for client retention in our free eBook. Build a strong foundation of trust and communication with your clients. Satisfied and happy clients will help your business grow! Download your copy of Ritter’s free eBook – The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention! https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/ Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG552 Increase Sales and Productivity with the Busy Medicare Agent's Sales Planner: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG570 Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577 Learning from Lost Medicare Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG576 Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Keep your clients coming back for more! Learn client retention strategies and practical steps to implement when marketing your insurance business. Read text version https://ritterim.com/blog/why-client-retention-should-be-your-top-priority/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG580 Increase Sales and Productivity with the Busy Medicare Agent’s Sales Planner: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG570 Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577 Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG578 Learning From Lost Medicare Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG576 Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent's Sales Calendar: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG571 References: 51 customer service statistics you need to know: https://www.zendesk.com/blog/customer-service-statistics/ 70 Customer Retention Statistics for 2024: Loyalty Programs & Strategies: https://financesonline.com/customer-retention-statistics/ 2023: The year of customer service-led growth: https://www.zendesk.com/blog/2022-the-year-of-customer-service-led-growth/ Customer experience: A comprehensive guide for 2024: https://www.zendesk.com/blog/why-companies-should-invest-in-the-customer-experience/ Salesforce Report: Nearly 90% Of Buyers Say Experience a Company Provides Matters as Much as Products or Services: https://www.salesforce.com/news/stories/customer-engagement-research/ Zendesk Customer Experience Trends Report 2020: https://d1eipm3vz40hy0.cloudfront.net/pdf/cxtrends/cx-trends-2020-full-report.pdf
Investments aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet, they can be people too! Discover what clients value in a business and how you can make them feel valued as their insurance agent. Read the text version https://ritterim.com/blog/how-client-retention-boosts-insurance-sales/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: 4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG469 Common Sales Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them) https://link.chtbl.com/ASG483 Guiding Your Clients from the Marketplace to Medicare: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG510 How to Take on an Upset Client in the Insurance Industry: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG567 Improve Your Customer Service with This Soft Skill: Negotiation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG536 The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/ Why Being a Likable Agent is Good for Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG433 References: 2017 State of Global Customer Service Report: https://info.microsoft.com/rs/157-GQE-382/images/EN-CNTNT-Report-DynService-2017-global-state-customer-service-en-au.pdf 15 Statistics That Should Change The Business World – But Haven’t: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20130604134550-284615-15-statistics-that-should-change-the-business-world-but-haven-t 70 Customer Retention Statistics for 2024: Loyalty Programs & Statistics: https://financesonline.com/customer-retention-statistics/ 107 Customers Service Statistics and Facts You Should Ignore: https://www.helpscout.com/75-customer-service-facts-quotes-statistics/ Consumers Want Enhanced Experiences: https://www.propelsoftware.com/lp/what-customers-want Customer Acquisition Vs. Retention Costs – Statistics And Trends: https://www.invespcro.com/blog/customer-acquisition-retention/ Customer Retention Statistics – The Ultimate Collection for Small Business: https://smallbiztrends.com/2023/12/customer-retention-statistics.html Customer Retention Marketing vs. Customer Acquisition Marketing: https://www.outboundengine.com/blog/customer-retention-marketing-vs-customer-acquisition-marketing/ Five Customer Retention Tips for Entrepreneurs: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexlawrence/2012/11/01/five-customer-retention-tips-for-entrepreneurs/?sh=186878cc5e8d Zendesk Customer Experience Trends Report 2020: https://d1eipm3vz40hy0.cloudfront.net/pdf/cxtrends/cx-trends-2020-full-report.pdf
The Friday Five for March 1, 2024: __ __ Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Talkspace To Expand Into Medicare: Earnings call: Talkspace anticipates profitability in 2024 with strong growth: https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/earnings-call-talkspace-anticipates-profitability-in-2024-with-strong-growth-3313596 Talkspace targets strong revenue growth in 2024 as it doubles down on payer, enterprise strategy: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/talkspace-targets-strong-revenue-growth-2024-it-doubles-down-payer-enterprise-strategy Talkspace To Make Long-Held Medicare Expansion a Reality in 2024: https://bhbusiness.com/2024/01/11/talkspace-to-make-long-held-medicare-expansion-a-reality-in-2024/ Google Maps Glanceable Directions: Google Maps: A new time-saving feature is finally here: https://mashable.com/article/google-maps-new-feature-glanceable-directions-rollout Google Maps Finally Rolls Out Glanceable Directions: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/02/28/google-maps-rolls-out-glanceable-directions/ Google Maps' new 'glanceable directions' feature means safer driving with less battery drain: https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-maps-new-glanceable-directions-feature-means-safer-driving-with-less-battery-drain/ Top Medicare Advantage Carriers (by Enrollment): 10 Biggest Medicare Advantage Players: 2024: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/02/12/10-biggest-medicare-advantage-players-2024/ Payers ranked by Medicare Advantage enrollment in 2024: https://www.beckerspayer.com/payer/payers-ranked-by-medicare-advantage-enrollment-in-2024.html Interview with RSSA®’s Tom Drapala: Optimize Client Acquisition by Becoming a Registered Social Security Analyst ft. Tom Drapala: https://link.chtbl.com/2024TomDrapala Registration link (with Ritter discount) for the Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA®) program: https://rssa.com/ritter/ Turn Social Security Prospects into Medicare Clients: Become a Registered Social Security Analyst: https://ritterim.com/blog/turn-social-security-prospects-into-medicare-clients-become-a-registered-social-security-analyst/ Apple Rumor Roundup: Apple's 2024 iPad Air Lineup: What to Expect: https://www.macrumors.com/guide/2024-ipad-air/ Apple Events 2024: Apple’s event plans: https://www.macworld.com/article/672537/when-is-apples-next-event.html Apple Spring Event: OLED iPad Pro, M3 MacBook Air, new iPhone 15 color, and more rumors: https://bgr.com/tech/apple-spring-event-what-to-expect-ipad-mac-iphone-rumors/ New iPad, MacBook Air, Mac mini: What to expect from a spring Apple event: https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/02/14/new-ipad-macbook-air-mac-mini-what-to-expect-from-a-spring-apple-event Rumor: These are the devices that will support iOS 18 and iPadOS 18: https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/27/ios-18-devices-rumor/
Combine the power of Social Security knowledge with your Medicare expertise and watch your insurance business flourish! Learn how the Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA®) certification works and why it’s a great move for agents selling health insurance. Get started on your Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA®) Certification! https://rssa.com/ritter/ 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Turn Social Security Prospects into Medicare Clients: Become a Registered Social Security Analyst: https://ritterim.com/blog/turn-social-security-prospects-into-medicare-clients-become-a-registered-social-security-analyst/ References: Official Registered Social Security Analysts (RSSA®) Website: https://rssa.com/ Registration link (with Ritter discount) for the Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA®) program: https://rssa.com/ritter/
Looking for reliable and trustworthy news apps? Listen to find out what Tina has in store for you! Register with Ritter to gain Access to The Ritter Platform, Medicare Quote Engine, and More Tools for Insurance Agents: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Ground News Official Site: https://ground.news/app Reuters Official Site: https://www.reuters.com/account/register/sign-up/ Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: Agent Apps | Apps for Social Media Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52 Agent Apps | Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA034 Everything You Get with Your Ritter Registration: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG503 FAQs About Shop & Enroll ft. Jimmy Webber: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG537 Lifelong Learning Online Education Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG482 Why Should Agents Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing? https://link.chtbl.com/ASGWhyRitter References: Reuters Fact Check: https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/about/ Reuters Fact Check Media Bias: https://www.allsides.com/news-source/reuters-fact-check-media-bias
Be a resource for your clients by guiding them through Affordable Care Act subsidies this tax season. Learn which forms are used, deadlines, FAQs, and more in this episode! Read the text version https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-help-clients-navigate-aca-marketplace-subsidies-taxes/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: 5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG451 7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG453 Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG552 FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG436 Learn How to Sell ACA Products During the Off-Season ft. Danica Stover: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG428 Knight School Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/ Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/ What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG463 References: Essential Tax Forms for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/health-care/essential-tax-forms-for-the-affordable-care-act/L7VURKAae Form 8962 - Premium Tax Credit PDF: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8962.pdf Health coverage tax tool: https://www.healthcare.gov/tax-tool/#/ How to find your Form 1095-A online: https://www.healthcare.gov/downloads/how-to-find-form-1095-a-online.pdf How to pick a health insurance plan: https://www.healthcare.gov/choose-a-plan/plans-categories/ How to reconcile your premium tax credit: https://www.healthcare.gov/taxes-reconciling/ How to use Form 1095-A: https://www.healthcare.gov/tax-form-1095/ IRS Trusted Tax Preparation Partners: https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/browse-all-offers/ Understanding Your Letter 12C: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-letter-12c What Is Affinity Marketing? (With Benefits and Tips) https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/affinity-marketing
The Friday Five for February 23, 2024: __ __ Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: 4 Perks of Partnering with an FMO: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG575 A Financial Snapshot of Medicare Beneficiaries in 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240209 Halfway Through Medicaid Unwinding: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240216 Learning from Lost Medicare Insurance Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG576 Social Media Marketing Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52 Apple Music Replay Monthly: Apple Music introduces a monthly version of Replay: https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/20/apple-music-introduces-a-monthly-version-of-replay/ Apple Music Reply will recap listening habits monthly: https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/20/24078224/apple-music-reply-will-recap-listening-habits-monthly FDA Approves Severe Frostbite Treatment: FDA approves first treatment for severe frostbite: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/14/health/iloprost-frostbite-fda/index.html FDA Approves Iloprost for Severe Frostbite: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-approves-iloprost-severe-frostbite-2024a10003cn?form=fpf US FDA approves first treatment for severe frostbite: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-first-treatment-severe-frostbite-2024-02-14/ New Audio Features from Samsung: Samsung details a host of audio upgrades coming to its phones, tablets, and TVs: https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/20/24078026/samsung-galaxy-buds-auracast-360-audio-auto-switch-support Samsung is upgrading a bunch of audio capabilities on its phones, tablets and earbuds: https://www.engadget.com/samsung-is-upgrading-a-bunch-of-audio-capabilities-on-its-phones-tablets-and-earbuds-133533584.html Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Program: CMS Issues Additional Guidance on Program to Allow People with Medicare to Pay Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs in Monthly Payments: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-issues-additional-guidance-program-allow-people-medicare-pay-out-pocket-prescription-drug-costs Draft CY 2025 Part D Redesign Program Instructions Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/draft-cy-2025-part-d-redesign-program-instructions-fact-sheet Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-fact-sheet.pdf Maximum Monthly Cap on Cost-Sharing Payments Under Prescription Drug Plans: Draft Part One Guidance on Select Topics, Implementation of Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act for 2025, and Solicitation of Comments: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-part-1-guidance.pdf Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: Draft Part Two Guidance on Select Topics, Implementation of Section 1860D-2 of the Social Security Act for 2025, and Solicitation of Comments: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-draft-part-two-guidance.pdf Timeline: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Implementation: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-timeline.pdf KFF Poll on Affordability & ACA: Takeaways for Agents: Boost Your Commissions with a New HI Sales Strategy ft. Harry Rittner & Damon Logan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG494 Cross-Selling Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke, and Critical Illness Insurance: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/expand-dominate/cross-sell/6/ How to Cross-Sell Insurance: The Advisor Approach: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG409 KFF Health Tracking Poll February 2024: Voters on Two Key Health Care Issues: Affordability and ACA: https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/poll-finding/kff-health-tracking-poll-february-2024-voters-on-two-key-health-care-issues-affordability-and-aca/ Questions for our Sales Team? Reach out for answers: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Build strong connections with your clients through effective face-to-face communication. We've got best practices and more in this episode! Read the text version https://ritterim.com/blog/keys-to-client-retention-face-to-face-communication/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: 7 Ways to Get Involved with Your Community: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG453 Agent Apps | Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230823 Agent Apps | Apps for Social Media Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52 Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG496 How to Take on an Upset Client in the Insurance Industry: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG567 Improve Your Customer Service with this Soft Skill: Negotiation: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG536 Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG577 Senior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age 65 & Older: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG412 Why Being a Likable Agent is Good for Your Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG433 References: 6 Benefits of Effective Communication: https://whatsupusana.com/2017/02/benefits-effective-communication/ 13 Powerful Body Language Tips To Instantly Boost Your Confidence: https://liveboldandbloom.com/10/self-confidence/confident-body-language 15 Tips for Effective Communication in Leadership: https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/communication-1-idea-3-facts-5-tips/ Active Listening: https://www.mindtools.com/az4wxv7/active-listening Body Language: https://www.mindtools.com/aejjzul/body-language Is Nonverbal Communication a Numbers Game? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyond-words/201109/is-nonverbal-communication-a-numbers-game Is ‘Sweetie’ and ‘Dear’ a Hurt for the Elderly? https://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/07/us/07aging.html The Importance of Effective Communication: https://www.stevenson.edu/online/about-us/news/importance-effective-communication/ The Mistakes We Make Communicating with Elders (and How to Fix Them) https://lifehacker.com/the-mistakes-we-make-communicating-with-elders-and-how-1575782036
Carry your business into modern times by utilizing digital communications to the fullest. Learn how you can create quality interactions via email, phone, and social media. Read the text version https://ritterim.com/blog/keys-to-client-retention-digital-communication/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: 5 Basic Care Tips for Your Electronic Devices: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG484 8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents featuring ReminderMedia’s Luke Acree and Andrew Saksa: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG448 Agent Apps | How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230809 Agent Apps | Free Video Conferencing Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230906 Building Client Loyalty: More Than Just a Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG496 Cybersecurity Best Practices for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG515 Digital Marketing for Insurance Agents: Our Top Tips to Boost Business: https://ritterim.com/blog/digital-marketing-for-insurance-agents-our-top-tips-to-boost-business/ Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Great Insurance Agent? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG326 Empowering Agents Through Technology ft. Aaron Kassover: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG458 How Client Retention Boosts Your Insurance Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG305 Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG488 Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook download: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/ Why Being a Likeable Agent is Good for Your Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG433 References: 5 Reasons Why Multitasking Makes You Less Productive: https://www.yourdigitalresource.com/post/youre-less-productive-when-youre-multitasking 11 Free Email Hacks to Step Up Your Productivity: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/email-hacks-productivity 80 Customer Service Statistics: 8 Lessons to Fuel Growth in 2020 and Beyond: https://www.groovehq.com/customer-service-statistics Behind the Sciences: How to Write A Professional Email Fast: https://www.yesware.com/blog/how-to-write-a-professional-email/ Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V Share of those 65 and older who are tech users has grown in the past decade: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/01/13/share-of-those-65-and-older-who-are-tech-users-has-grown-in-the-past-decade/ Six Telephone Communication Skills Tips for Customer Service: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/rhubarb/customer-service-telephone-skills.html The Science Behind Answering the Phone with a Smile: https://www.smiledog.io/smiling-on-phone/
Find solutions to improve your sales tactics after lost insurance sales opportunities. We’ve got strategies and resources to help you get back up on your feet. Keep moving and improving your insurance business! Read the text version https://ritterim.com/blog/learning-from-lost-medicare-insurance-sales/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link Register with Ritter here! https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: 4 Steps to Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG323 7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG309 Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG522 Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/agency-guide/ Get Your Portfolio Review: https://ritterim.com/portfolio/ How Insurance FMOs Work FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/ How to Streamline Your Insurance Sales Process: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG520 Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ Organization Tips and Trick for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period: https://ritterim.com/blog/organization-tips-and-tricks-for-the-medicare-annual-enrollment-period/ Senior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age 65 & Older: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG412 Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG336 Shop & Enroll: https://ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/ The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/lead-generation-guide/ The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG425 The Ritter Platform: https://ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/ References: 26 Habits of Incredibly Successful Salespeople: https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/habits-to-become-a-more-effective-salesperson Active Listening: https://www.mindtools.com/az4wxv7/active-listening The Negative Effects of Elderspeak: https://www.nextavenue.org/negative-effects-elderspeak/
The Friday Five for February 16, 2024: __ __ Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: 4 Perks of Partnering with an FMO: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG575 A Financial Snapshot of Medicare Beneficiaries in 2023: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240209 Apps to Help You Stay Healthy: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA53 Things to Think About Post-OEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG572 What You Need to Know About 1035 Exchanges: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG573 Gmail Spam Protection Rolling Out: New Mass Gmail Rejections To Start April 2024, Google Says: https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2024/02/14/google-warns-of-mass-gmail-message-blocks-new-email-security-rules/?sh=4c19402532fa Tired of spam emails? Google has new protections for Gmail users: https://www.techradar.com/computing/tired-of-spam-emails-google-has-new-protections-for-gmail-users Threads Testing New Feature: In battle with X, Threads gets trending topics where politics will be allowed: https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/12/in-battle-with-x-threads-gets-trending-topics-where-politics-will-be-allowed/ Threads is testing ‘Today’s topics’ to tell users what’s trending in the US: https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/12/24071014/threads-topics-testing-us-test CMA 2025 MA and Part D Advance Notice: 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-advance-notice-fact-sheet 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-advance-notice-fact-sheet CMS Draft of CY 2025 Part D Redesign: Draft CY 2025 Part D Redesign Program Instructions Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/draft-cy-2025-part-d-redesign-program-instructions-fact-sheet Halfway Through Medicaid Unwinding: Halfway through 'unwinding,' Medicaid enrollment is down about 10M: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/halfway-through-unwinding-medicaid-enrollment-down-about-10-million Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker: https://www.kff.org/report-section/medicaid-enrollment-and-unwinding-tracker-overview/
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The Friday Five for February 9, 2024: __ __ Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: Increase Sales and Productivity with the Busy Medicare Agent's Sales Planner: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG570 Legislation on Social Media for Kids: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240202 Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do's and Don'ts: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG574 Social Media Marketing Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52 Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent's Sales Calendar: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG571 What You Need to Know About 1035 Exchanges: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG573 Google Bard now Google Gemini: Google Assistant Just Got Supercharged With AI. It Might Be the Biggest Update in Google's History. https://gizmodo.com/google-bard-now-gemini-in-assistant-new-subscription-1851237014 Google rebrands Bard AI to Gemini and launches a new app and subscription: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/08/google-gemini-ai-launches-in-new-app-subscription.html Google rebrands Bard chatbot as Gemini, rolls out paid subscription: https://www.reuters.com/technology/google-rebrands-bard-chatbot-gemini-rolls-out-paid-subscription-2024-02-08/ Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gifts: 28 Best Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts That’ll Ship In Time: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2024/02/07/last-minute-valentines-day-gifts/?sh=53b150b5b570 33 Valentine's Day Gifts They'll Think Cost You A Fortune But Are Under $50: https://www.buzzfeed.com/jordanagrigs/valentines-day-gifts-seem-expensive-under-50-an 40 Best Valentine's Day Gifts to Make Them Feel All the Love: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/valentines-day-ideas/g46613524/valentines-day-gifts/ 64 Of The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts For Him That Are Sure To Impress: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2024/02/05/best-valentines-day-gifts-for-him/?sh=76a668a12b83 The Verge’s 2024 Valentine’s Day gift guide: https://www.theverge.com/24048257/valentines-day-2024-gift-ideas-boyfriend-girlfriend-couples-husband-wife-partner Normalizing Loud Budgeting: Financial experts love TikTok's “loud budgeting” trend — here’s why: https://www.today.com/life/loud-budgeting-tiktok-financial-trend-rcna136988 ‘Loud budgeting’ is having a moment — here’s how to take advantage of it: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/07/loud-budgeting-is-having-a-moment-heres-how-to-take-advantage.html Loud budgeting is in, quiet luxury is out. Meet the TikToker who started the financial trend: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/05/economy/loud-budgeting-financial-trend-tiktok/index.html Gallup Poll on U.S. Healthcare Costs: Few Americans Know How Much Their Healthcare Costs: https://news.gallup.com/poll/609434/few-americans-know-healthcare-costs.aspx Few Americans say they know how much health care will cost: Gallup: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4439775-few-americans-know-how-much-health-care-costs-gallup/ A Medicare Beneficiary Financial Snapshot: 10 Reasons Why Medicare Advantage Enrollment is Growing and Why It Matters: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/10-reasons-why-medicare-advantage-enrollment-is-growing-and-why-it-matters/ Income and Assets of Medicare Beneficiaries in 2023: https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/income-and-assets-of-medicare-beneficiaries-in-2023/
FMO, what does it stand for? Field Marketing Organization, that’s what we are at Ritter Insurance Marketing! Download our eBook to learn about the types of marketing organizations, how they work, and how agents can benefit. How Insurance FMOs Work Free eBook Download https://www.ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: 4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Agency: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG391 5 Things About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20230512 FAQs About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG492 FMO vs IMO vs NMO vs MGA vs GA: What's the Difference? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG508 How to Get Started in Medicare Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG569 The Benefits of Joining a Top FMO: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG425 Why Should Agents Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing? https://link.chtbl.com/ASGWhyRitter
Stay on top of compliance this Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment period. Listen for best practices and what not to do during MA OEP. Read the text version https://www.ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-open-enrollment-dos-and-donts/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG542 How to Take on an Upset Client in the Insurance Industry: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG567 The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans FREE eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/medicare-advantage-ebook/ Things to Think About Post-AEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG558 What Beneficiaries Value Most in Medicare Advantage Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG555 References: Limited Income and Resources: https://www.cms.gov/training-education/partner-outreach-resources/low-income-subsidy-lis Medicare Managed Care Manual CH 2 – Medicare Advantage Enrollment and Disenrollment: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cy-2024-ma-enrollment-and-disenrollment-guidance.pdf Special Enrollment Periods: https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/get-more-coverage/joining-a-plan/special-enrollment-periods When Does Medicare Coverage Start? https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/sign-up/when-does-medicare-coverage-start
Taxes are normally a snooze fest, but the 1035 Exchange has us excited! Find out how this form can help your clients switch certain policies without penalty. Listen to learn more. Read the text version https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-1035-exchanges/?utm_source=podcast_link Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: 4 Out-of-the-Box Long-Term Care Insurance Solutions: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/4-out-of-the-box-long-term-care-insurance-solutions/ 4 Ways to Calculate Your Clients' Life Insurance Policy Needs: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG561 Annuities vs. 401(k)s: Examining Differences That Can Matter to Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG506 Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG365 Identifying Ideal Clients for LTCi: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/identifying-ideal-clients-for-ltci/ There’s More to Life Insurance Than Just a Policy: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG560 The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance FREE eBook download: https://www.ritterim.com/final-expense-ebook/ What to Do If Your Clients Can No Longer Afford Their Permanent Life Insurance Premiums: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG568 References: 26 U.S. Code § 1035 – Certain exchange of insurance policies (Tax Code 1035): https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/1035 The Pension Protection Act of 2006 and How It Still Helps Retirement: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/retirement/06/ppa2006.asp
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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 Twitter, 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/ Resources: ACA 2024 Open Enrollment Final Numbers: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240126 Increase Sales and Productivity with the Busy Medicare Agent’s Sales Planner: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG570 Social Media Marketing Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52 Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent's Sales Calendar: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG571 Things to Think About Post-OEP: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG572 FOMC January 2024 Meeting: A Comparison of PCE and CPI: https://www.bls.gov/osmr/research-papers/2017/st170010.htm Consumer Price Index (CPI) December 2023: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf Fed Keeps Rates Steady: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/01/31/business/fed-meeting-interest-rates Fed meeting: Stocks slump as Powell says March rate cut unlikely: https://www.marketwatch.com/livecoverage/fed-meeting-s-p-500-futures-slip-as-investors-juggle-megacap-earnings-fomc-decision Federal Open Market Committee Meeting Schedule 2024: https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomccalendars.htm Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as consumer confidence improves and inflation slows: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/federal-reserve-interest-rate-decision-january-2024-increase-decrease-rcna136429 Personal Consumption Expenditures (CPE) December 2023: https://www.bea.gov/news/2024/personal-income-and-outlays-december-2023 Cigna Sells Medicare Business to HCSC: Cigna inks deal to sell Medicare business to HCSC for $3.7B: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/cigna-inks-deal-sell-medicare-business-hcsc-37b-deal Cigna to sell Medicare business to HCSC for $3.3B: https://www.modernhealthcare.com/mergers-acquisitions/cigna-health-care-service-corporation-medicare-advantage-deal The Cigna Group to Sell Medicare Businesses and CareAllies to Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC): https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-cigna-group-to-sell-medicare-businesses-and-careallies-to-health-care-service-corporation-hcsc-302049322.html Bipartisan Tax Package: H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7024 House passes bill to enhance child tax credit, revive key tax breaks for businesses: https://apnews.com/article/child-tax-credit-house-republicans-speaker-johnson-4da25a4188ad27693e9d8755e7481b76 House passes bipartisan tax bill to expand child tax credit: https://www.npr.org/2024/01/31/1228209266/house-passes-child-tax-credit-expansion Instagram Threads: Instagram Threads triples downloads in December, reaching the top 10; X falls to No. 36: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/30/instagram-threads-triples-downloads-in-december-reaching-the-top-10-x-falls-to-no-36/ Meta's Threads climbs the ranks of world's most downloaded apps again: https://www.zdnet.com/article/metas-threads-climbs-the-ranks-of-worlds-most-downloaded-apps-again/ Sarah on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel Threads App Downloads Spike as Interest in Musk's X Wanes: https://www.pcmag.com/news/threads-app-downloads-spike-as-interest-in-musks-x-wanes Legislation on Social Media for Kids: 200 groups push Senate to vote on Kids Online Safety Act in 2024: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/kosa-kids-online-safety-act-speech-censor-rcna128249 Bill to ban minors from social media and terminate youths' accounts passes Florida House: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/25/florida-social-media-ban-bill/72351219007/ Bipartisan Bill Aims to Protect Children Online: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/31/technology/congress-social-media-safety.html CS/HB 1: Social Media Use for Minors: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1 Florida House of Representatives approves bill to ban social media for kids under 16: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Family/florida-house-representatives-approves-bill-ban-social-media/story?id=106672586 Florida Senate HB-1 Bill Text: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1/BillText/e1/PDF Kids Online Safety Act (S.1409): https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1409/text Introducing Stricter Message Settings for Teens on Instagram and Facebook: https://about.fb.com/news/2024/01/introducing-stricter-message-settings-for-teens-on-instagram-and-facebook/ Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg issues dramatic apology at Senate hearing on child safety: https://www.ft.com/content/87840b12-08b5-4b90-9afc-bc8fba730ff9 Meta, TikTok, and other tech companies go to Congress: all the news: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/31/24056136/congress-child-safety-hearing-kosa-meta-x-discord-snap-tiktok Ohio, more states push for social media laws to limit kids’ access: Where they stand: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/12/social-media-laws-parental-consent-teens-kids-netchoice-lawsuits/72182348007/
