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Agent Survival Guide Podcast

Sarah J. Rueppel | Ritter Insurance Marketing

Bringing insurance agents tips and strategies for making sales, staying compliant, marketing yourself, getting leads, and more! Think of the Agent Survival Guide as your go-to resource for insight, information, and the inspiration needed to take the next step on your journey. Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned pro, the ASG Podcast has got you covered. Empowering insurance agents selling Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, ACA, Long and Short-Term Care, Life,

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09:16

Reassuring Your Clients During Difficult Times

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/05/28

How are your clients doing right now? Have you reached out? Have they? If you’re not sure what to say or where to start, we’ve got some easy-to-implement suggestions in this episode.Resources: 3 Additional Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://lnk.to/asg656 4 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://lnk.to/asg655 5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out in a Crowd: https://lnk.to/asgf20250321 Client Check-in Call Script:

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12:21

Adding Spokes to Your Wheel ft. Robert Rothschild

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/05/27

No need to reinvent the wheel. Sometimes, you just need to add a spoke! Robert Rothschild joins Sarah to chat about his background and what keeps him striving for more. Find Robert Rothschild Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-a-rothschild-mba-a89a2133/ 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,

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05:48

4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/05/26

What products can agents cross-sell with Medicare? Learn how plan pairings work between the different Medicare insurance options. We can help you build up your portfolio with ancillary product options for your clients.Read the text version Resources: A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products: https://ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/ Boost Business Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance:

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22:14

Takeaways on Social Media Marketing in 2025

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/05/23

The Friday Five for May 23, 2025: Field Notes 5.23.2025 Google Announces NotebookLM App AI Actions in Microsoft Windows 11 TikTok Sleep Meditation for Teens 2025 Social Media Marketing Industry Report Field Notes 5.23.2025: Register for Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/ Google Announces NotebookLM App: Beaty, Artie. “Google’s Popular AI Tool Gets Its Own Android App - How to Use NotebookLM on Your Phone.” Zdnet.Com, ZDNET, 19 May 2025,

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06:43

Agent Apps | Apps for Comparing Healthcare &...

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/05/21

This week we’ve got apps that can help you with searching and comparing healthcare and prescriptions! ZocDoc: https://www.zocdoc.com/ GoodRX: https://www.goodrx.com/ Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Building the Foundation for Success ft. Roy Snarr: https://lnk.to/snarr2025 Healthy Habits for Feeling in Control: https://lnk.to/MM202547 Leveling Up: From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian

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04:46

CMS Withdraws Changes to Disaster SEP Availability...

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/05/19

We’ve got details on the CMS decision to reverse their decision on the Disaster/Emergency SEP for Medicare Beneficiaries. 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 Myths about Selling ACA Health Plans: https://lnk.to/asg660 Building the Foundation for Success ft. Roy Snarr: https://lnk.to/snarr2025 Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets

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22:07

Making Your Own Luck ft. Michael Krantz

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/05/17

There’s no substitute for hard work, or “making your own luck.” Michael Krantz, one of New York’s top insurance producers, joined Sarah to talk about success and what drives him to keep going in this industry.Find Michael Krantz Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-krantz-2004401b Official Website: https://www.withavid.com/ Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn,

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16:56

AHIP 2026 Certification Dates

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/05/16

The Friday Five for May 16th, 2025: Dunkin’ and Starbucks Summer 2025 Menus Viral Music Charts for Content Creation Potential Heart Benefit in Shingles Vaccine Possible Hints at ACA Subsidy Direction for 2026 AHIP 2026 Certification Dates Dunkin’ and Starbucks Summer 2025 Menus: “Dunkin’ Summer Menu.” Dunkindonuts.Com, Dunkin’, www.dunkindonuts.com/en/summer-menu. Accessed 13 May 2025. Fink, Bailey. “Starbucks Is Bringing Back Customers’ ‘Favorite Drink Ever’ This Summer.” Allrecipes.Com,

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10:58

Recent ACA Coverage Changes Reversed with 2025...

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/05/14

We breakdown the 2025 Marketplace Proposed Rule and highlight what we think agents like you should know! Read the text version Contact our Under-65 Sales Team! Resources: CMS Finalizes Improvements to Marketplace Plan Selection with 2026 Final Rule: https://ritterim.com/blog/cms-finalizes-improvements-to-marketplace-plan-selection-with-2026-final-rule/ Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in State-Based Marketplaces:

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06:39

Fact vs. Fiction: Examining the Medicare Part B...

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/05/12

Join the ASGPodcast as we talk about the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback, how it’s been overhyped and misrepresented, and how to stay compliant when talking about it. Read the text version Resources: 5 Things About the 2026 CMS MA and Part D Rate Announcement: https://lnk.to/asgf20250411 Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance: https://ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/ Guidelines for Sharing Personal Beneficiary Data with Other TPMOs: https://lnk.to/asg647 How to Stay

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16:59

Aetna Health Plans to Exit ACA Marketplace for CY 2026

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/05/09

The Friday Five for May 9, 2025:Rite Aid Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Again Apple WWDC 2025 Dates & Rumors Discount Medicare Insurance Scam Alert Rueppel Recommends Books & Streaming Picks May 2025 Aetna Health Plans to Exit ACA Marketplace for CY 2026 Rite Aid Files for 2nd Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Download the “Rite Aid Letter to Customers - May 5, 2025.” Restructuring.Ra.Kroll.Com, Kroll Restructuring Administration,

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10:10

Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for...

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Get tips on how to get involved with your community, find potential ACA clients, and market your brand – all in this episode! Read the text version The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Establishing Successful Affinity Partnerships FREE eBook Download Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out in Crowd: https://lnk.to/asgf20250321 5 Things to Consider When

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04:21

Agent Apps | Location Sharing Apps

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Need to keep track of everyone during a busy week or a night out? Check out these location sharing apps! Glympse App Official Website: https://corp.glympse.com/ Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/ SnapChat: https://www.snapchat.com/ Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Apps to Take with You on Your Next Road Trip: https://lnk.to/asga77 Best Apps for Sports Fans: https://lnk.to/asga78 The

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11:38

How Plan Crosswalks Work in the ACA Marketplace

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/05/05

What are plan crosswalks in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace? Find out what this means for your clients and how agents can help in the process. Read the text version Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Everything Agents Need to Know About Selling in Sate-Based Marketplaces:

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16:17

Operating From a People-First Mentality ft. Scott...

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/05/03

Putting others first in a me-first world? Scott Zimmerman joins Sarah to chat about this mentality that we’re all familiar with, and the powerful results it can have on your insurance business. Find Scott Zimmerman Online: Email: scott@corpstrat.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scott.zimmerman.75491 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescottzimmerman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-zimmerman-9463a12/ Official Website: https://www.corpstrat.com/ YouTube:

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09:19

5 Things from the CMS 2026 MA and Part D Final Rule

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/05/02

Join Sarah as she dives back into CMS regulations! This week, she highlights 5 regulations from the 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 5 Things About the 2026 CMS MA and Part D Rate Announcement: https://lnk.to/asgf20250411 CMS 2025 Marketplace Integrity & Affordability Proposed Rule: https://lnk.to/asgf20250314 CMS Updates to MA and Part D for CY

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13:08

6 Ways to Generate ACA Leads

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/04/30

Expand your Affordable Care Act client base with these six lead generation strategies!Read the text version Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd: https://lnk.to/asgf20250321 5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media: https://lnk.to/asgf20250131 Apps for Content

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33:35

Leveling Up: From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft....

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/04/29

Ready to break out of your comfort zone and start scaling your insurance business? Christian Brindle, host of the Seven Figures or Bust podcast, joins Sarah to talk about next steps for agents, regardless of where you’re at in the industry today.The 7 Figures or Bust Community: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/551409828919739 Podcast: https://lnk.to/qxXT4M Register for the Seven Figures Summit: https://sevenfiguremedicareagentsummit.com/ University: https://sevenfigureu.com/ Find

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10:12

Agent Requirements for ACA Sales

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/04/28

Discover the steps to get ready-to-sell in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace. We’re talking certifications, client authorization, and more! Read the text version Register with Ritter Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. ACA Forms: ACA Consumer Authorization Live Call Script: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-consumer-authorization-live-call-script.pdf Eligibility Application Attestation:

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16:36

CMS Updates to MA and Part D for CY 2026

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/04/25

The Friday Five for April 25, 2025:Dr. Oz shares MAHA vision as CMS admin CY 2026 Part D Coverage Cost Breakdown CY 2026 Selected Drug Subsidy Cost Breakdown Provisions Not Finalized in 2026 MA and Part D Final Rule Impact of Non-Finalized Provisions on Agents Dr. Oz shares MAHA vision as CMS admin: Simmons-Duffin, Selena. “5 Things to Know as Dr. Oz Prepares to Lead Medicare and Medicaid.” NPR.Org, NPR, 3 Apr. 2025,

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