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

It’s important that agents are equipped to handle Medicare grievances when they arise. Listen to learn how to prepare and best practices for avoiding these situations.   Read the text version  

The Affordable Care Act health insurance is a great option for many. But it may not be the right fit for your clients. Discover ACA alternatives that fit your clients’ needs.   Read the text version  

Sarah reveals the top Agent Survival Guide Podcast episodes of 2025. Did your favorite episode make the cut? You’ll have to listen to find out!  

Join our merry elves as we celebrate the newest Content Library release: A Happy, Healthy Christmas! We talk content with a cup of holiday cheer and a heaping side of nostalgia.   Resources: Content Library – A Happy, Health Christmas Packet Ritter Insurance Marketing Content Library YouTube Series – Cold Coffee & Stale Donuts   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://x.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/  

Sarah and Tina are back with another gift guide to help you survive holiday shopping! Listen as they chat about their favorite gifts to give and maybe one or two they’re hoping to receive this year.  

Use these questions to help your client find the right Affordable Care Act coverage! Read the text version

The Friday Five for December 12, 2025: Wrapping Up AEP 2026 Spotify Wrapped 2025 Pebble Index 01 2026 ACA Enrollment Snapshot #1 KFF 2026 Medicare Advantage Spotlight   Get Connected:

New coverage year, new changes to Medicare Part D! Don't miss our refresher on the Part D Redesign updates coming in 2026. Familiarize yourself with these changes now so you can be a helpful resource for your clients!   Read the text version  

In this episode we’re highlighting some important things to think about while AEP is still fresh in your mind. Read the text version  

Before you wrap it up and put a bow on it, does that gift for your Medicare client follow CMS guidelines? Listen to this episode of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast to find out and stay compliant!   Read the text version  

Dr. Noah St. John joins Sarah to talk about his Freedom Lifestyle Formula, Power Habits, and other strategies he's written about over the years. Find out why Dr. Noah says that willpower doesn't help change habits and there's more to success than just mindset. Get ready to unlock your potential with his honest and actionable strategies.     Find Dr. Noah St. John Online: Breakthrough With Noah Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Official Website Power Habits® The 7-Figure Life The Book of Afformations™ YouTube   Resources: How Insurance Agents Can Turn Anxiety into Fuel How Storytelling Helps Agents Quickly Connect with Clients ft. Don Connelly How to Build Intentional Value ft. Neil Reich Optimize Your Online Presence ft. Aaron Kassover   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://x.com/RitterIM and Y

As a certified insurance agent, staying CMS compliant is a crucial component to your success. Listen to this episode for a mini crash-course on best practices, guidelines, and resources to stay compliant.   Read the text version  

Medicare Supplement comes in a few different variations, and each has its own merits. In this episode of our ASG Podcast, learn more about Med Supp Plan N and why it deserves a spot in your portfolio.   Read the text version  

Your client’s Medicare Beneficiary Identifier is an important piece of the enrollment application. Discover the multiple ways for a client to locate their MBI and why it’s important.   Read the text version  

CMS recently published their 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule. In this week’s Friday Five episode, we talk initial takeaways and the impact on agents and beneficiaries.   Get Connected:

Every career field has its challenges. One challenge you’ll likely encounter at some point as an insurance agent is a difficult client. In this episode, we’ve got tips and advice about what to do in those situations!   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: 5 Medicare Myths Your Clients May Believe Field Notes on Digital Marketing Resources How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales Keys to Client Retention: Digital Communication Keys to Client Retention: Face-to-Face Communication PlanEnroll – Quoting & Enrollment Platform The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention FREE eBook Download The Ritter Platform What Agents Can’t Say During Medicare Sales Appointments   References: Sloan, Kayla. “4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Drop a Client on a Whim.” Due, 21 Feb. 2023, https://due.com/drop-a-client/. “Explore Your Medicare Coverage Options.” Medicare.Gov, https://www.medicare.gov/plan-com

Double and triple check your enrollment applications for errors! Make sure your applications don't get flagged during the submissions process by following these tips. Read the text version   Register with Ritter & Unlock Digital Tools Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: Announcing IntegrityCONNECT Meet Your Ritter Sales Team IntegrityCONNECT Leads FAQs PlanEnroll – Take Your Business to the Next Level Integrity Sales Technology – Ritter Docs What to Know About SOAs in Medicare Health and Prescription Drug Plan Sales IntegrityCONNECT   References: “Social Security Performance.” Social Security, www.ssa.gov/ssa-performance. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025. “ Title 42 Chapter IV Subchapter B Part 422 Subpart V § 422.2264.” Federal Register, www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V/section-422.2264. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025. Ruhle, Jessica. “What Do Seniors Do Online? 2025 Data for Marketers.”

Your clients are a great resource to generate new leads. Happy and loyal clients will tell friends and family about your remarkable service. Find out how to build a referral network with current clients to grow your business!   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: Building Client Loyalty: More Than Just a Plan Generate Medicare Leads Using Marketing Materials from ShopRitterIM How Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media Audience How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency Integrity Tools Register with Ritter Shop Ritter Insurance Marketing The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Establishing Successful Affinity Partnerships FREE eBook The Ritter Blog Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales   References: “Free Design Tool: Presentations, Video, Social Media | CANVA.” Canva, Canva, www.canva.com/. Accessed 1 Dec 2025. “Free Online Docum

Serve your clients and stay CMS compliant. That’s your priority as an insurance agent. Here at Ritter, we’re happy to help! Check out this episode for a refresher on what you can’t say during Medicare sales appointments and why. Read the text version  

The Annual Enrollment Period holds many sales opportunities; some you may not know the full value of! Discover how Medicare Supplements can benefit you and your clients during AEP!   Read the text version   Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: A Comprehensive Guide to Medicare Supplement Underwriting FREE eBook Download CSG Actuarial – Quote & Enroll Ancillary Solutions Cure Your Client’s Needs with a PDP   Finding the Best Medicare Supplement Plan Letter for Your Client Guiding Your Clients Through Med Supp Underwriting How to Save Your Clients Money on Prescription Drugs Meet Your Ritter Sales Team Medicare Supplements Full the Gaps in Your Portfolio The Ideal Client for Medicare Supplement Plans What to Know When Replacing Existing Med Supp Plans for Clients When Do Med Supp Plans K, L, M, & N, Make Sense?   References: “Am Best.” Web.Ambest.Com, www.web.ambes