Agent Survival Guide Podcast

Gather resources to equip your downlines for success. Be a guide for your downline agents; listen for new agent resources, hands-on-training tips, and more.   Read the text version   Register with Ritter!   Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: 4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG469 Agent Apps | Apps for Professional Networking & Events: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230823 Agent Apps | Free Video Conferencing Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230906 Before You Recruit: Setting Up Your Agency for Success: https://ritterim.com/blog/before-you-recruit-setting-up-your-agency-for-success/ Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started free eBook DOWNLOAD: https://ritterim.com/agency-guide/ Free eBooks & Guides: https://ritterim.com/guides/ How to Get Health and Life Insurance Continuing Education Credits as an Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-get-health-and-life-insurance-continuing-education-credits-as-an-agent/ How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-professional-organizations-make-you-a-better-agent/ How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG588 MA & PDP Complaint Sales Checklist: https://docs.ritterim.com/documents/compliance/ma-pdp-compliance-sales-checklist.pdf  Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ Knight School Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/ Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG336 Ritter Agency Docs: https://docs.ritterim.com/agencies/dashboard/ Ritter Events Calendar: https://ritterim.com/events/ Ritter Summits Registration: https://summits.ritterim.com/ The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-best-books-for-insurance-agents/ The Ritter Blog: https://ritterim.com/blog/ The Ritter Platform: https://ritterim.com/the-ritter-platform/ Tips for Becoming a Top Producing Insurance Agency: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG452 What Are Insurance Hierarchies & How Do They Work? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG517 Your Guide to Forming an Insurance Network: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG461   References: 4 Types of Learning Styles: How to Accommodate a Diverse Group of Students: https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/types-of-learning-styles/ 5 Benefits of Incorporating Hands On Learning into Training: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-benefits-incorporating-hands-learning-training-allie-golon/ 10 Best Virtual Meeting Platforms & Software: https://teambuilding.com/blog/virtual-meeting-platforms 11 Benefits of Collaborative Learning (Plus Tips to Use It) https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/benefits-of-collaborative-learning How do Birds Learn How to Fly? https://www.allthingsnature.org/how-do-birds-learn-how-to-fly.htm Level Up: The Values of Sales Shadowing for New Insurance Agents: https://blog.newhorizonsmktg.com/level-up-the-value-of-sales-shadowing-for-new-insurance-agents Mentoring Guide: https://www.rackham.umich.edu/downloads/more-mentoring-guide-for-mentors.pdf Mind-Blowing Statistics that Prove the Value of Employee Training and Development: https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/statistics-value-of-employee-training-and-development Ongoing Training: Its Benefits and Why You Should Consider It: https://www.apty.io/blog/ongoing-training-benefits-and-impact/ Profiting from Learning: Do Firms’ Investments in Education and Training Pay Off? https://businesstrainingexperts.com/knowledge-center/training-roi/profiting-from-learning/ Reflective Practice: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/reflective-practice.html The 5 Most Effective Teaching Styles (Pros & Cons of Each) https://www.thinkific.com/blog/teaching-styles/ The 40 Reflection Questions: https://www.edutopia.org/pdfs/stw/edutopia-stw-replicatingPBL-21stCAcad-reflection-questions.pdf The Complete Guide to Independent Contractor Taxes: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/small-business/independent-contractor-tax-guide Why Communication Consistency Is Vital To Your Business: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnycouncil/2018/08/22/why-communication-consistency-is-vital-to-your-business/?sh=4526564466e0   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 (fka) 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/ 

  Looking to expand your business by hiring downline agents? We’ve got tips on where to find applicants, training resources, and more!   Read the text version   Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   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 Before You Recruit: Setting Up Your Agency for Success: https://ritterim.com/blog/before-you-recruit-setting-up-your-agency-for-success/   Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG522 Best Practices for Conducting an Interview ft. Dylan Cook: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG5335 Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started eBook DOWNLOAD: https://ritterim.com/agency-guide/ Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Shop & Enroll: https://ritterim.com/shop-and-enroll/ Ways to Boost Morale in the Workplace: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG556 Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales eBook DOWNLOAD: https://ritterim.com/free-guide/   References: Craigslist: https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/ How Much Is That Bad Hire Really Costing Your Business? https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/9066-cost-of-bad-hire.html How to Post a Job on Facebook For Free (2024 Guide) https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/how-to-post-job-on-facebook/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/ Millennials Overtake Baby Boomers as America’s largest generation: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2020/04/28/millennials-overtake-baby-boomers-as-americas-largest-generation/ Monster: https://www.monster.com/ Rethinking the Extraverted Sales Ideal: The Ambivert Advantage: https://faculty.wharton.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Grant_PsychScience2013.pdf The True Cost of a Bad Hire – It’s More Than You Think: https://www.forbes.com/sites/falonfatemi/2016/09/28/the-true-cost-of-a-bad-hire-its-more-than-you-think/?sh=16da43b84aa4   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 April 12, 2024: Ritter Insurance Marketing Roadshows ACA Unauthorized Plan Switching Spotify AI Playlist 2024 Senior Market Symposium 2025 CMS Marketplace Final Rule   What kind of pet(s) do you have at home? Vote in our Question of the Week Poll!   Ritter Roadshows: Indiana (Carmel, IN) Ohio (Columbus, OH) Michigan (Ypsilanti, MI)   ACA Unauthorized Plan Switching: 2024 Unauthorized Plan Switch (UPS) Update: https://kffhealthnews.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/UPS-Cross-_Year-_Updates-022624-5CR-022224.pdf ACA Plans Are Being Switched Without Enrollees’ OK: https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/aca-obamacare-plans-switched-without-enrollee-permission-investigation/ Unauthorized ACA plan switches drive call for action against rogue agents: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/08/1243328699/health-insurance-obamacare-aca-plan-switch-rogue-agents Unauthorized sign-ups cast shadow on Obamacare’s record enrollment: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/04/unauthorized-sign-ups-cast-shadow-obamacares-record-enrollment/   Spotify AI Playlist: Spotify adds new ‘AI Playlist’ feature that uses text prompts: https://9to5google.com/2024/04/08/spotify-ai-playlist/ Spotify Premium Users Can Now Turn Any Idea Into a Personalized Playlist With AI Playlist in Beta: https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-04-07/spotify-premium-users-can-now-turn-any-idea-into-a-personalized-playlist-with-ai-playlist-in-beta/   2024 Senior Market Symposium: Craig Ritter’s Senior Market Symposium Keynote: https://ritterim.wistia.com/medias/3djxgzf9ex   2025 CMS Marketplace Final Rule: 2025 Marketplace Final Rule Changes Agents Should Know: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-marketplace-final-rule-changes-agents-should-know/ HHS Finalizes Policies to Make Marketplace Coverage More Accessible and Expand Essential Health Benefits: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-finalizes-policies-make-marketplace-coverage-more-accessible-and-expand-essential-health HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2025 Final Rule: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/hhs-notice-benefit-and-payment-parameters-2025-final-rule   Resources: 3 Growth Strategies for Your Insurance Sales Territory: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG5875 5 Alternative Apps to Replace Google Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240329 Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Navigating the Latest in Legislative & Regulatory Updates: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240405   QR Code Scanner Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA56 The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG587   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 (fka) 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/ 

Ready to spice up weekly meal planning and improve your home chef skills? Tina’s got two apps that will be your little helper next time you’re in the kitchen!   SideChef Official Website: https://www.sidechef.com/ Kitchen Stories Official Website: https://www.kitchenstories.com/en     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: Agent Apps | Best of Agent Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA50 Agent Apps | Breathwork & Meditation Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA25 Agent Apps | Grow with These Plant & Nature Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA30 Agent Apps | Instacart Review: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA49

  Grow your territory, grow your business. Simple, right? Thing is, there are many paths agents can take to "growth" and "success." Which one is right for you? We've got a sampling of strategies to help you pinpoint the path that's right for you.   Read text version   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 Agent's Guide to Digital Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG584 Agent's Guide to Partner Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG585 Agent's Guide to Traditional Marketing Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG583 CMS’ 2024 MA and Part D Final Rule Changes for Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20230414 Developing a Retention Mindset ft. Blake Amos (Cigna Healthcare): https://link.chtbl.com/2024BlakeAmos   Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG542 How Client Retention Boosts Your Insurance Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG580 Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/insurance-agents-as-tpmos-what-cms-compliance-regulations-mean-for-you/ Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG581   References: Federal Register Website: https://www.federalregister.gov/ Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V Medicare Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/managed-care-marketing/medicare-guidelines Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V  

  The Friday Five for April 5, 2024*: Streamlining Enrollment in CHIP & Medicaid Medicaid Unwinding SEP Extended Short-Term Medical Insurance Changes Final CY 2025 Part D Redesign Program 2025 CY MA and Part D Rate Announcement   *Note: This episode was recorded prior to the release of the CY 2025 MA and Part D Final Rule. Stay tuned for more information!  Which social media app would you like to learn more about? Cast your vote!   Have questions about marketing and sales? Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Streamlining Enrollment in CHIP & Medicaid: Biden-Harris Administration Builds on the Success of the Affordable Care Act by Streamlining Enrollment in Medicaid and CHIP Coverage: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-builds-success-affordable-care-act-streamlining-enrollment-medicaid-and Medicaid Program; Streamlining the Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program, and Basic Health Program Application, Eligibility Determination, Enrollment, and Renewal Processes: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/02/2024-06566/medicaid-program-streamlining-the-medicaid-childrens-health-insurance-program-and-basic-health   Medicaid Unwinding Extended: HHS Takes Additional Actions to Help People Stay Covered During Medicaid and CHIP Renewals: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-takes-additional-actions-help-people-stay-covered-during-medicaid-and-chip-renewals Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker: https://www.kff.org/report-section/medicaid-enrollment-and-unwinding-tracker-overview/   Short-Term Medical Insurance Changes: Biden-Harris Administration Protects Consumers from Low-Quality Coverage by Limiting “Junk” Health Plans: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-protects-consumers-low-quality-coverage-limiting-junk-health-plans Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-06551.pdf Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage (CMS-9904-F) Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/short-term-limited-duration-insurance-and-independent-noncoordinated-excepted-benefits-coverage-cms#_ftn1 STLDI Final Rules to Affect Short-Term Medical & Hospital Indemnity Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/stldi-final-rules-to-affect-short-term-medical-and-hospital-indemnity-plans/   Final CY 2025 Part D Redesign Program: Final CY 2025 Part D Redesign Program Instructions Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/final-cy-2025-part-d-redesign-program-instructions-fact-sheet   2025 CY MA and Part D Rate Announcement: 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-rate-announcement CMS Finalizes Payment Updates for 2025 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Programs: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-finalizes-payment-updates-2025-medicare-advantage-and-medicare-part-d-programs Fact Sheet: 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-2024-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-rate-announcement  Medicare Moves Toward Election Season Clash With Insurers: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/04/02/medicare-moves-toward-election-season-clash-with-insurers/ Payers say MA rate cut puts affordable care at risk: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/ai-and-machine-learning/medicare-advantage-rate-cut-remains-feds-keep-pressure   Resources: 5 Alternative Apps to Replace Google Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240329 BOI Reporting for LLCs & ACA Enrollment Updates: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240105 Halfway Through Medicaid Unwinding: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240216 Health Care Provisions in Biden's 2025 Budget: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240315   References: Federal Register Website: https://www.federalregister.gov/ Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V Medicare Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/managed-care-marketing/medicare-guidelines Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V   Follow Us on Social! 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  Break free from the salesy (and stereotypical!) mold that clients sometimes associate with insurance agents. Learn how to switch up your approach and transform your sales success.   Read text version   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 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care: https://ritterim.com/blog/four-ancillary-cross-sales-to-show-clients-you-care/ Download A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products: https://ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/ Insurance Cross-Sales: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started featuring Josh Hurley: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG408 Secure a Bigger, Better Business with Ancillary Products: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG586     Tips for Cross-Selling Medicare Products: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG410 Watch the Cross-Sell to Fill Coverage Gaps or Unmet Needs Knight School Module: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/expand-dominate/cross-sell/ Where & How to Start Cross-Selling to Fill Insurance Coverage Gaps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG548  

  Boost your book of business with ancillary insurance! Discover the value of cross selling these products, the ideal clients, and more in this episode.   Read the text version   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: Ancillary Infographic: What’s Your Legacy? https://ritterim.com/documents/infographics/whats-your-legacy-dental-vision-infographic.pdf A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/ Building Client Loyalty: More Than Just a Plan: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG496 Knight School Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/ Ritter Insurance Marketing’s Events Calendar: https://ritterim.com/events/ The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/ Tips for Cross-Selling Medicare Products: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG410  Where & How to Start Cross-Selling to Fill Insurance Coverage Gaps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG548    

Educate yourself to spread the knowledge about how ancillary products can benefit your clients. We’ve got expert tips, product definitions, sales pitches, and so much more in our free eBook!      Download a copy of our free eBook!   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 Common Sales Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them) https://link.chtbl.com/ASG483 Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Tips for Cross-Selling Medicare Products: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG408

  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!   Podcast Addict: Android | Web   Overcast: iOS | Web   Podbean: Android | iOS | Web   Pocket Casts: Android | iOS | Web* *Plus subscription required for web, Apple Watch, and Wear OS apps   YouTube Music: Android | iOS | Web   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   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: #FierceMadness EWG’s Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen iPad Update & This Week’s Streaming Pick FOMC March 2024 Meeting The DUALS Act of 2024   What would you rather? Read a story, listen to it, or watch the movie? VOTE HERE!   #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! 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  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   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 Generate Medicare Leads Using Marketing Materials from ShopRitterIM: 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   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 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 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   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: Ritter's Senior Market Symposium Amazon to Deliver LillyDirect Prescriptions Microsoft Teams Consolidating App Versions House Passes Bill that Might Ban TikTok Health Care Provisions in Biden’s 2025 Budget   Should each Friday Five mention be numbered, or can we go numberless? VOTE HERE!   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.   Read text version   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: Contract Now Feature Changes for New Agents Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Program Updates Medicare Advantage Enrollment Trends Study from Chartis Waze Updates App Features How to Disable X (fka Twitter) Calling Feature   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/