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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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14:27

What CMS Requires Agents to Discuss Prior to Medicare...

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/10/28

In this episode we review key CMS regulations agents must follow to stay compliant during Medicare sales. Bonus? These steps also help educate and inform your clients! 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: Fact vs. Fiction: Examining the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback Formularies & Covered Drugs – Knight School Training How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your

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5:25

The 2026 COLA Increase & How it Affects Your Clients

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/10/27

This just in! Social Security announced the Cost of Living Adjustment for 2026. Listen on the ASG podcast for the official numbers and how the COLA increase impacts your clients. Read the text version 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a

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7:45

5 Tips to Make the Most of AEP

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/10/27

You’ve worked hard all year to prepare for AEP, but you’re not at the finish line yet! Listen to this installment of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast for tips on how to maximize your success this AEP. Read the text version Meet your personal AI assistant: Ask Integrity Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet Announcing the Launch of

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7:56

Can Insurance Agents Charge Medicare Consultation Fees?

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/10/25

As select Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans go non-commissionable, we’ve been hearing whispers about consulting fees. Rather than stay silent, we’ve got some words of caution and solutions for agents to consider. Read the text version Contact Us! Email ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or reach out to Ritter’s Sales Team near you! Resources: 7 Actions You Can Take If Your Medicare Plans Go Non-Commissionable 8 Reasons Why Insurance Agents Should Sell ACA Plans ACA 101: Selling Under-65

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8:40

Ask Integrity Plan Insights

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/10/24

The Friday Five for October 24, 2025: Field Notes & Countdown to OEP OpenAI Announces ChatGPT Atlas Apple Beta Updates for Liquid Glass ACA Premiums& Tax Credits Status Check Ask Integrity Plan Insights Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. OpenAI Announces ChatGPT Atlas: Rogers, Reece

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38:58

Content Library: Cooking for Beginners ft. Jeff Snyder

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Jeff Snyder joins Sarah to chat about Ritter Insurance Marketing’s Content Library for insurance agents. Find out how to use non-insurance related content in your marketing efforts.📚Browse Ritter Insurance Marketing’s Content Library for Insurance Agents 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing Resources: 5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out in a Crowd 5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media Content Library: Master Medicare Insurance Coverage Field Notes on Partner

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9:38

How Insurance Agents Can Turn Anxiety into Fuel

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/10/20

Don't let anxiety take away your potential. In this episode, we've got tips to help insurance agents overcome anxiety, turning it into fuel for your success. Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: eBooks and Guides for Insurance Agents Events & Webinars available through Ritter

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26:26

AEP 2026 Kickoff

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/10/17

The Friday Five for October 17, 2025: Social Security 2026 COLA delayed Meet Rust-Out; the apathetic cousin of Burnout Instagram Goes PG-13 for Teens 13-17 A Chat with Jake McGeoy for our Maryland Agents eHealth Medicare AEP Consumer Insights Survey Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to

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7:35

What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/10/13

You’ve got a full day of appointments… great! But do you have everything you need? Don’t miss our list of small items that agents often forget. Remembering them can make a big difference in keeping you organized and stress-free when you’re on the road. Read the text version Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast ! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave

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9:42

5 Days ‘Til AEP 2026

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/10/10

The Friday Five for October 10, 2025:Medicare Telehealth in Limbo Potential Delay for 2026 COLA? Public Support for Extending ACA Subsidies FFM Certification Now Available 5 Days Until AEP 2026 Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Medicare Telehealth in Limbo: Beavins, Emma. “Hospitals, Doctors

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28:45

How Storytelling Helps Agents Quickly Connect with...

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Don Connelly joins Sarah to talk about the soft skill of storytelling. Learn more about this strategy and why it's so effective for insurance agents. Find Don Connelly Online: Blog Facebook LinkedIn Longevity Planners Official Website X YouTube Resources: How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow Operating From a People-First Mentality ft. Scott Zimmerman Follow Us on

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11:54

Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact...

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Before it all happens, the appointment, finding the plan that fits, the sales pitch, agents first need to collect Permission to Contact (PTC). Discover when it’s required and how to compliantly acquire PTC.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: 3 Easy Ways to Build Your Insurance Sales Territory Digital Marketing for Insurance Agents:

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7:48

2026 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Premiums

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/10/03

CMS released their 2026 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D projections this week. Join Sarah as she highlights info for agents, from estimates on enrollment and premiums to plan accessibility and more! Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 2025 MA Enrollment Stats &

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7:11

4 Reasons Why Ritter Insurance Marketing Should Be...

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/10/01

You've probably heard that partnering with a field marketing organization is a great idea for independent agents. Today, we're diving into the WHY. Learn more about Ritter Insurance Marketing: a national FMO offering resources and support for agents like you.Read the text version Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and

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29:45

Risk Adjustment & Finding Value Beyond Coding Changes...

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/09/29

Dr. Shannon Decker joins Sarah to talk about risk adjustment, the switch from V24 to V28 coding, and what recent changes mean for value-based care. Find Shannon Decker Online: LinkedIn VBCOne Official Website VBCOne on YouTube Resources: 5 Things From the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill How to Build Intentional Value ft. Neil Reich Judge Grants Stay on Many 2025 ACA Final Rule Provisions Judge Vacates HHS MA Commissions Lawsuit Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook,

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9:55

5 Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/09/27

We illustrate 5 life insurance myths and why your clients may believe them. Learn how to counter these objections so your clients can better understand the life product and you can make the sale!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: 4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch A Quick Guide to Understanding Universal Life Insurance How to Make the Most of Life Insurance

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13:20

The Fight for ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/09/26

The Friday Five for September 26, 2025: AEP Countdown & Ritter Resources New D-SNP Client Resources Hacking Your Social Media Algorithm iOS 26 Updates to Apple CarPlay The Fight for ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Ritter Resources: Connect with Your Sales

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14:12

ICHRA vs. QSEHRA vs. Group Health Plans: Sales...

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Small business have a few different options for offering coverage to their employees Learn about these 3 options and how your role as an agent fits in. 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: ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance ACA Enrollment Periods Explained Contract & Get Appointed to Sell with Health Insurance

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35:46

Optimize Your Online Presence ft. Aaron Kassover

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Aaron Kassover from AgentMethods joins Sarah to talk about the growing importance of a well-rounded online presence. Don’t miss his approach to creating a digital footprint that shows leads you’re an active insurance agent.AgentMethods Official Website Follow AgentMethods on Social! AgentMethods on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/AgentMethods AgentMethods on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/agentmethods-llc/ AgentMethods on Twitter, https://twitter.com/AgentMethods AgentMethods on

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11:47

How an ICHRA Partnership Can Support ACA Sales

Agent Survival Guide Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Get involved and help businesses in your community offer employees affordable health care through Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs). Read the text version Work 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: Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents Field Notes – Digital Resources for Agents How Ask Integrity Can Streamline

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