Agent Survival Guide Podcast: Empowering Insurance Agents Selling Medicare, Long-term Care, Life, Annuities, & Final Expense

  We’ve got tips and examples for closing sales in the insurance industry! Check out this episode to learn 4 tried and true methods and learn how to close with confidence.   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: 9 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/9-essential-tools-for-beginner-insurance-agents/ Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements: https://ritterim.com/blog/getting-started-selling-medicare-supplements/ Meet Your Sales Team at Ritter: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do’s and Don’ts: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-open-enrollment-dos-and-donts/ Medicare Advantage Trial Rights Explained for Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-trial-rights-explained-for-agents/ Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/   References: Van Edward

  Clients with marketplace coverage may not be aware of specific tax forms they need to file. Be an advocate for your clients by helping them understand what steps to take during tax time.   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: How to Assist Clients with Marketplace Household Income Estimations: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-assist-clients-with-marketplace-household-income-estimations/ FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange under-65 Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-selling-on-exchange-off-exchange-under-65-plans/ Knight School Online Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/ Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ Questions to Ask Clients Shopping for an ACA Plan: https://lnk.to/ZmW0rd The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Establishing Successful Affinity Partnerships FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/insurance-affinity-partnerships/

  Why fit in when you can stand out and really shine? We highlight strategies insurance agents can use to elevate your marketing and set yourself apart in this industry.   Read the text version   Expand Your Insurance Industry Knowledge with Knight School!   Resources: 5 Tips for Creating Your Personal Brand: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-tips-for-creating-your-personal-brand/ Best Practices for Writing an Email to Your Insurance Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/best-practices-for-writing-an-email-to-your-insurance-clients/   Build Your Brand with Community Involvement: https://ritterim.com/blog/build-your-brand-with-community-involvement/  CMS 2025 Marketplace Integrity & Affordability Proposed Rule: https://lnk.to/asgf20250314 Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Real Rewards: https://lnk.to/asg651 How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-professional-organizations-make-you-a-better-agent/ Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication: https:

  How unstoppable would you be if you lost the fear of being seen? Linda Ugelow, author of Delight in the Limelight, joins Sarah to talk about how agents can overcome the fear of public speaking, conquer the fear of being on camera, and learn to rightfully bask in the limelight.   Mentioned in this episode: Linda Ugelow Official Website: https://lindaugelow.com/ Listen to Linda’s Podcast: https://lindaugelow.com/ditl-podcast/ Order Your Copy of Delight in the Limelight: https://lindaugelow.com/delight-in-the-limelight/ Read Linda’s Blog From My Mind to Yours: https://lindaugelow.com/blog/   Follow Linda Ugelow on Social Media: Linda on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/lindaugelowbiz/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/lindaugelow/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-ugelow-61858813/ TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@lindaugelow and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/lindaugelow   Resources: Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://lnk.to/asgmm9 How Relationship Marketing C

  We're back with more podcast recommendations all in the name of celebrating International Podcast Day 2022! Sarah has updates, recommendations, and a brand-new feature this year. Listen, like, and follow along... we hope you find some new favorites!   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/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Podcast Recommendations:   Aftershock: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-aftershock-83996090/ Arcadia, CA: https://arcadiacalifornia.lawofnames.com/ Articles of Interest: https://www.radiotopia.fm/podcasts/articles-of-inter

  After 400+ episodes of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast, we've learned some things! Rather than keep that knowledge to ourselves, we're sharing it with you... and asking for your stories, too!!! What’s the best business lesson you ever learned? We want to know! Email the ASG Podcast or call the hotline at 1-717-562-7211!   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing Register for your FREE RitterIM.com account Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business?   More episodes you’ll like:   4 Myths About Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Sales 8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans How Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media Audience How to Successfully Set SMART Goals Winter 2021 Podcast Recommendations   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   Getting Your Home Ready for Winter Storms The Difference of Cooking with Fresh and Dry Herbs What are State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs?   Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Gu

  Survive holiday toy shopping with Sarah! She's done her research, created the spreadsheets, and compiled her list of must-have toys. Listen to hear her picks for the Top Holiday Toys of 2021.   Mentioned in this episode:   Baby Alive Lulu Achoo – Amazon | Target | Walmart Beyblade Burst Surge Speedstorm Motor Strike Battle Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart Bluey Ultimate Caravan Adventures Caravan Playset – Amazon | Walmart Chuckle & Roar Pop It! XL – Target CoComelon Official Deluxe Interactive JJ Doll with Sounds – Amazon | Target | Walmart Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad – Amazon | Target | Walmart Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Castle – Amazon | Target | Walmart Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Ultimate Learning Bot – Amazon | Target | Walmart Kinetic Sand Sandisfactory Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart Lego Super Mario Adventures with Luigi Starter Course – Amazon | Target | Walmart LOL Surprise OMG Movie Magic Studios – Amazon | Target | Walmart Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron – Amazon | Target | Walmar

  Celebrate International Podcast Day with the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! We ♥ podcasts, so we’re back with another fun episode of podcast recommendations. Sarah shares what she’s been listening to AND what’s coming soon that she’s excited about!   Mentioned in this episode:   70 Over 70 Bridgewater Endless Thread Goodnight, World Impostors Nice Try! Not Past It Rabbits The Alarmist The Atlas Obscura Podcast The Dropout The Infinite Dial 2021 The Just Enough Family Today, Explained Toxic: The Britney Spears Story The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel   More episodes you’ll like:   Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021 Podcasts We’re Currently Listening To (Winter 2021) Top 5 Podcasts of 2020 International Podcast Day 2020 Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2020 Podcasts We’re Currently Listening To Top 5 Podcasts of 2019 International Podcast Day 2019 Behind the Scenes of the ASG Podcast   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotif

  It’s back! Our official list of 2020’s top 10 holiday toys! We did the research so you don’t have to! Sarah has a thing for research, spreadsheets, and really delights in the finding the perfect gift. Let her help you survive holiday toy shopping!   Mentioned in this episode:   Blume Rainbow Sparkle Surprise – Amazon | Target | Walmart Hatchimals Pixies Crystal Flyers – Amazon | Target | Walmart LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course – Amazon | Target | Walmart Little Live Pets Gotta Go Flamingo – Amazon | Target | Walmart L.O.L. Surprise Clubhouse – Amazon | Target | Walmart Na! Na! Na! Ultimate Surprise – Amazon | Target | Walmart Nintendo Switch – Amazon | Target | Walmart O.M.G. Remix Fashion Dolls – Amazon | Target | Walmart PAW Patrol Dino Patroller – Amazon | Target | Walmart Present Pets – Amazon | Target | Walmart Squeakee the Balloon Dog – Amazon | Target | Walmart Star Wars The Child Animatronic Edition – Amazon | Target Vtech KidiZoom Creator Cam – Amazon | Target | W

  Let us help you survive the holidays! We’ve done all the research (we