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

Need some support on your fitness journey? We review two apps that offer free workouts, progress tracking, and community. Click play to learn more!   Body by Blogilates on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/body-by-blogilates/id1520242025 Body by Blogilates on Google Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blogilates.body&hl=en_US FitOn App: https://fitonapp.com/   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: Apps for Cyber Security: https://lnk.to/asga80 Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Real Rewards: https://lnk.to/asg651 How to Better Market Yourself: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-better-market-yourself/ How Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay Healthy: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-medicare-helps-your-clients-stay-healthy/ How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life: https://lnk.to/asg643   References: “#1 Free Fitness App, Stop Paying for Home Workouts.” FitOn

What does success look like for your insurance business? For Roy Snarr, it starts with building a solid foundation. Listen to learn more about Roy’s story and the advice he has for insurance agents.   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Find Roy Snarr Online: Annuity Producers: https://www.annuityproducers.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roysnarrretirementsolutions LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sfi-snarr-financial-insurance-services/ Website: https://roysnarr.com/   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/thesarahjru

Universal life insurance can be confusing for clients. In this episode we break down the three main types and helpful tips for educating 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: 5 Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-life-insurance-myths-your-clients-may-believe/ Get Your Portfolio Review: https://ritterim.com/portfolio/>/p> Identifying Ideal Clients for Universal Life Products: https://ritterim.com/blog/identifying-ideal-clients-for-universal-life-products/ Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages: https://ritterim.com/blog/life-insurance-for-each-of-lifes-stages/ Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/final-expense-ebook/   References: Kagan, Julia. “Term Life Insurance: What It Is, Different Types, Pros and C

Hit the road with Paul Montemayor! We talk about what agents can expect when attending Ritter Roadshows!   Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents: Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/ Registration for upcoming Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/   Not registered with Ritter? See what our FMO is all about: https://ritterim.com/   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.co

From FMO to IMO and MGA to GA, we’re unpacking what these acronyms mean and how insurance hierarchies work. Learn more about these organizations and where your insurance business falls on the spectrum!   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: 3 Advantages of Being an Independent Insurance Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/3-advantages-of-being-an-independent-insurance-agent/ 5 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent: https://lnk.to/YGJ3KX Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://lnk.to/DA1sIn   How Insurance FMOs Work: https://ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/ Learn More About Integrity Tools: https://ritterim.com/integrity-tools/ Life Insurance for Each of Life's Stages: https://ritterim.com/blog/life-insurance-for-each-of-lifes-stages/ The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/ What Are Insurance Hier

CMS just released the 2026 MA and Part D Rate Announcement! Listen to learn more about what this means for the upcoming coverage year.   Resources: 3 Additional Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://lnk.to/asg656 4 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://lnk.to/asg655 CMS Updates, Content Library, & More! https://lnk.to/asgf20250328 Introducing a Content Marketing Solution for Insurance Agents: https://lnk.to/contentlibrary  The Best Appointment Schedulers for Insurance Agents: https://lnk.to/asg657   References: “2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice Fact Sheet.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 10 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2026-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-advance-notice-fact-sheet. “2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7 Apr. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2026-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-rate-announcement. “Announcement of Calenda

  Get on track with Sabine Barrett! We chat about Ritter Roadshows and what agents can expect when they attend.   Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents: Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/ Registration for upcoming Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/   Not registered with Ritter? See what our FMO is all about: https://ritterim.com/   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.linke

Expand your portfolio with C-SNPs! Learn about the benefits Chronic Special Needs Plans can offer to your clients and your business in Ritter’s Guide to Prospecting and Selling C-SNPS.   Download your copy today!   Contact 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 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/   Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

  In this episode, Jake McGeoy takes the wheel, chatting with Sarah about upcoming Ritter Roadshows.   Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents: Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/ Registration for upcoming Ritter Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/   Not registered with Ritter? See what our FMO is all about: https://ritterim.com/   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/

When feeling stressed or helpless, it’s important to take care of yourself. In this episode we share things you can do to combat feelings of uncertainty.      Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: 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:  Apps to Use Instead of Social Media: https://lnk.to/asga79   Best eBook & Audiobook Apps: https://lnk.to/WsIGZ5  How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Life and Work: https://lnk.to/asg643     References:   Klynn, Bethany. “Emotional Regulation: Skills, Exercises, & Strategies to Regulate.” BetterUp, BetterUp, 28 Nov. 2024, https://www.betterup.com/blog/emotional-regulation-skills.   Blain, Tiara. “How to Manage the Feeling of Life Being out of Control.” Verywell Mind, Verywell Mind, 9 Apr. 2024, https://www.verywellmind.com/what-to-do-when-life-feels-out-of-control-5217728.   “How to Take Control of Your Life: 10 Ways

  Hit the road with Anthony Budhar! We talk about what agents can expect when attending Ritter Roadshows!   Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents: Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/ Registration for Ritter SNP Summit: https://summits.ritterim.com/   Not registered with Ritter? See what our FMO is all about: https://ritterim.com/   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/

  In this episode, Steve Telander takes the wheel, chatting with Sarah about upcoming Ritter Roadshows.   Upcoming Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents: Integrity Webinars: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/ Registration for Ritter SNP Summit: https://summits.ritterim.com/   Mentioned in This Episode: The Value of Plan N for Medicare Shoppers ft. Ted Sims: https://lnk.to/ASGtedsims   Not registered with Ritter? See what our FMO is all about: https://ritterim.com/   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/thesarahjrue

  Develop your personal brand with help from the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Set yourself apart from the competition and formulate your marketing strategy at the same time!   Read the text version   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: 5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out in a Crowd: https://lnk.to/asgf20250321 5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media: https://lnk.to/asgf20250131   Apps for Content Creation: https://lnk.to/ASGA81  Build Your Brand with Community Involvement: https://ritterim.com/blog/build-your-brand-with-community-involvement/  CMS Updates, Content Library, & More! https://lnk.to/asgf20250328 How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://lnk.to/asg642 Introducing a Content Marketing Solution for Insurance Agents: https://lnk.to/contentlibrary Marketing Trends for 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639  Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app

  Free up your work week by using a digital appointment scheduler. Spend more time with clients and less time managing your calendar.   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: 3 Insurance Business Tools You Absolutely Can’t Live Without: https://ritterim.com/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list/ Best Practices for Video Calls: https://lnk.to/8jc7x9 Digital Marketing for Insurance Agents: Our Top Tips to Boost Business: https://ritterim.com/blog/digital-marketing-for-insurance-agents-our-top-tips-to-boost-business/ Free eBooks & Guides: https://ritterim.com/guides/ Get Your PlanEnroll Site: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/ How to Stay Compliant During All Medicare Sales: https://lnk.to/41gE4C Meet Your Sales Specialist: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ MedicareCENTER: https://ritterim.com/integrity-tools/#medicarecenter Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.co

  Listen to learn about powerful strategies for closing insurance sales!   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 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://lnk.to/asg655 4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch: https://ritterim.com/blog/4-tips-for-making-a-better-insurance-sales-pitch/ Empower Your Prospects to Act Before Turning 65: https://ritterim.com/blog/empower-your-prospects-to-act-before-turning-65/ Interview – Developing a Client Retention Mindset: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-developing-a-client-retention-mindset/ Interview – Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-relationship-marketing-strategies-for-insurance-agents/ Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/   References: Schultz, Mike. “50 Powerful Sales Questions.” RAIN Group Sales Training, RAIN G

  Do your clients know how versatile life insurance can be? Educate them about tax advantages and other ways life policies can help save money in the long run!   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: Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Rewards: https://lnk.to/asg651 Secure a Bigger, Better Business with Ancillary Products: https://ritterim.com/blog/secure-a-bigger-better-business-with-ancillary-products/ Signs It’s Time to Expand your Insurance Portfolio & Make the Move: https://ritterim.com/blog/signs-its-time-to-expand-your-insurance-portfolio-and-make-the-move/  The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding: https://lnk.to/PFzk9L The Top 5 Products to Sell During Medicare’s Lock-In Period: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-top-5-products-to-sell-during-medicares-lock-in-period/#med-supp-underwriting-guide   References: Lambert, George D. “A Look at Single-Premium Life In

  The Friday Five for March 28, 2025: CMS Medicare $2 Drug List Model Cancelled Oz Confirmed by Senate Finance Committee CMS Withdraws Changes to MA and Part D FEMA SEP Sarah Appears on The Seven Figures or Bust Podcast Content Library for Insurance Agents Launches   CMS Medicare $2 Drug List Model Cancelled: “CMS Innovation Center Announces Model Portfolio Changes to Better Protect Taxpayers and Help Americans Live Healthier Lives.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 12 Mar. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cms-innovation-center-announces-model-portfolio-changes-better-protect-taxpayers-and-help-americans. Bell, Allison. “Trump Administration Ends Medicare’s $2 Drug Project.” Thinkadvisor.Com, ThinkAdvisor, 14 Mar. 2025, www.thinkadvisor.com/2025/03/14/trump-administration-ends-medicares-2-drug-project/.   Dr. Oz Confirmed by Senate Finance Committee: Simmons-Duffin, Selena. “5 Things to Know as Dr. Oz Gets One Step Closer to Leading Medicare and Medicaid.” Npr.Org, NPR, 25 Mar. 2

  Create eye catching social media content for your business with these apps!    GoDaddy Studio: https://www.godaddy.com/studio  Mojo: https://mojo-app.com/    Get Your Free PlanEnroll Site: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/    Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.    Resources:   Agents Guide to Digital Marketing Resources: https://lnk.to/D18qeY   Apps to Use Instead of Social Media: https://lnk.to/asga79   How to Better Market Yourself: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-better-market-yourself/   Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/   Why Gen Z is a Good Fit for Selling Insurance: https://lnk.to/asg640       References:   Casanova, Nancy. “9 Best Apps and Tools for Content Creation.” NancyCasanova.Com, 22 May 2023, https://www.nancycasanova.com/apps-and-tools-for-content-creation/.   Somanathan, Sudarshan. “10 Brand Kit Examples to Inspire Building Yours.” Cli

  Ritter Insurance Marketing just launched a brand-new marketing resource for agents - the Content Library! Learn how to use industry-specific (and compliant!) content to start, scale, and sustain your digital marketing efforts. We outline the details in this can't miss episode!   Check Out the Content Library for Insurance Agents: https://library.ritterim.com/   Resources: Not a Ritter agent? Get registered now: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ 5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out in a Crowd: https://lnk.to/asgf20250321 5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media: https://lnk.to/asgf20250131  How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://lnk.to/asg642 Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow: https://lnk.to/asg644 Marketing Trends for 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639    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/

  We’ve got tips and examples for closing sales in the insurance industry! Check out this episode to learn 4 tried and true methods and learn how to close with confidence.   Read the text version   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: 9 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/9-essential-tools-for-beginner-insurance-agents/ Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements: https://ritterim.com/blog/getting-started-selling-medicare-supplements/ Meet Your Sales Team at Ritter: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do’s and Don’ts: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-open-enrollment-dos-and-donts/ Medicare Advantage Trial Rights Explained for Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-trial-rights-explained-for-agents/ Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/   References: Van Edward