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  • PlanEnroll FAQs

    PlanEnroll FAQs
    2025/02/05

    Sarah and Tina team up in the studio to tackle your questions about PlanEnroll. Learn how to create your site, work with clients, and boost your marketing with this tool!

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    Get in touch with your Ritter Sales Specialists: 1 800-769-1847 or email ASGpodcast@ritterim.com

    Contact Integrity at 888-818-3760 or email support@clients.integrity.com

    Resources:

    4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://ritterim.com/blog/4-ways-planenroll-will-make-this-your-best-aep-yet/

    Get Access to Exclusive Leads When You Become a PlanEnroll Network Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/get-access-to-exclusive-leads-when-you-become-a-planenroll-network-agent/

    How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://lnk.to/asg642

    Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/

    PlanEnroll Lead Program Training: https://trainings.planenroll.com/

    Register with Integrity: https://identity.integrity.com/register?client_id=AEPortal

    Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/

    Integrity Marketing Group: https://integrity.com/

    Integrity Webinars: https://www.gotostage.com/channel/2f479406ce584483bb89936bf3e03ee7

    Webinars & Events with Ritter: https://ritterim.com/events/

    Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority: https://lnk.to/NMDqSn

    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/

    Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
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    13 分
  • MedicareCENTER FAQs

    MedicareCENTER FAQs
    2025/02/03

    Get the details on MedicareCENTER! Join Sarah and Tina for a deep dive into frequently asked agent questions.

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    Get started with MedicareCENTER: https://identity.integrity.com/register

    Resources:

    4 Ways PlanEnroll Will Make This Your Best AEP Yet: https://lnk.to/cdV0H1

    Contact the Ritter Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/

    FAQs About the Medicare Call Recording Requirements: https://lnk.to/ueDEY0

    Integrity Official Site: https://integrity.com/

    Integrity On Demand Trainings: https://www.gotostage.com/channel/2f479406ce584483bb89936bf3e03ee7

    Integrity Support Email: support@clients.integrity.com

    Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ (Don’t forget to choose “Agent Survival Guide” as how you heard about Ritter!)

    Ritter Events, Training, & Webinar List: https://ritterim.com/events/

    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://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/

    Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

    Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
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    15 分
  • 5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media

    5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media
    2025/01/31

    At a loss for what to post on your business socials? Sarah highlights 5 types of content agents can share on social media – and they’re not all insurance related!

    Resources:

    5 Marketing Podcasts to Follow: https://lnk.to/asg638

    Boost Sales and Productivity with Our Medicare Sales Planner: https://ritterim.com/blog/boost-sales-and-productivity-with-our-medicare-sales-planner

    How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life: https://lnk.to/asg643

    Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow: https://lnk.to/asg644

    Marketing Trends for 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639

    Setting SMART Goals in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250103

    Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent’s Sales Calendar: https://ritterim.com/blog/stay-organized-with-the-busy-aca-agents-sales-calendar/

    References:

    Pierre, Yasmin. “Social Media Holiday Calendar 2025.” Brandwatch.Com, Brandwatch, 5 Dec. 2024, www.brandwatch.com/blog/social-media-holiday-calendar/.

    “Your Ultimate Social Media Calendar Guide for 2025.” Theblogsocial.Com, The Blog Social, 7 Nov. 2024, www.theblogsocial.com/social-media-calendar-guide-2025/.

    Marino, Susie. “The Big List of 500+ Social Media Holidays for Every Month of 2025.” Localiq.Com, Local IQ, 11 Dec. 2024, localiq.com/blog/social-media-holidays/.

    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://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/

    Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

    Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
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    11 分
  • Agent Apps | Best Apps for Sports Fan

    Agent Apps | Best Apps for Sports Fan
    2025/01/29

    Are you a sports fan? You need to check out these apps to stay up to date with your favorite teams!

    ESPN App: https://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn Bleacher Report: https://bleacherreport.com/ Apple Sports: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-sports/id6446788829

    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 on Your Next Road Trip: https://lnk.to/asga77

    How to Find Balance Between Life & Work: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-find-balance-between-life-and-work/

    Marketing Trends for 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639

    Live Webinars & Events with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/events/

    Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/ritter-can-help-you-stay-in-touch-with-your-clients/

    References:

    “B/R Sports on Max.” Max, https://bleacherreport.com/team-stream-now. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.

    Apple. “Apple Sports.” App Store, 21 Feb. 2024, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-sports/id6446788829.

    “Bleacher Report.” Bleacher Report | Sports. Highlights. News. Now., https://bleacherreport.com/. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.

    “ESPN App - Download on IOS App Store & Google Play.” ESPN, ESPN Internet Ventures, https://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.

    “Team Stream Now.” Bleacher Report, https://help.max.com/US/Answer/Detail/000002560. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.

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    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/

    Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
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    5 分
  • Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow

    Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow
    2025/01/27

    How unstoppable would you be if you lost the fear of being seen? Linda Ugelow, author of Delight in the Limelight, joins Sarah to talk about how agents can overcome the fear of public speaking, conquer the fear of being on camera, and learn to rightfully bask in the limelight.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Linda Ugelow Official Website: https://lindaugelow.com/

    Listen to Linda’s Podcast: https://lindaugelow.com/ditl-podcast/

    Order Your Copy of Delight in the Limelight: https://lindaugelow.com/delight-in-the-limelight/

    Read Linda’s Blog From My Mind to Yours: https://lindaugelow.com/blog/

    Follow Linda Ugelow on Social Media:

    Linda on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/lindaugelowbiz/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/lindaugelow/

    LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-ugelow-61858813/ TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@lindaugelow and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/lindaugelow

    Resources:

    Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://lnk.to/asgmm9

    How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://lnk.to/asg642

    Setting SMART Goals in 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639

    The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://lnk.to/kDjaoK

    References:

    Ugelow, Linda. Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams. Page Two Books, Inc, 2021.

    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://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/

    Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

    Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
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    45 分
  • How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life

    How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life
    2025/01/25

    It can be difficult to manage the different aspects of our lives. In this episode, we cover how to recognize and prevent burnout, how to implement personal care, and more.

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    Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

    Resources:

    Get Focused with These Apps: https://lnk.to/asga76

    Lessons Learned in 2024: https://lnk.to/asg637

    Setting SMART Goals in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250103

    Tech Takeaways for Forward-Thinking Insurance: https://ritterim.com/blog/tech-takeaways-for-forward-thinking-insurance-agents/

    Why Gen Z is a Good Fit for Selling Insurance: https://lnk.to/asg640

    References:

    Tartakovsky, Margarita. “7 Reasons You Might Resist Rest and How to Get Mental Rest.” Psych Central, Psych Central, 12 Jan. 2023, https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-to-really-rest.

    “America’s Alarming (Lack of) Work-Life Balance.” ELVTR, ELVTR, 14 Oct. 2024, https://elvtr.com/blog/americas-alarming-lack-of-work-life-balance.

    Nastasi, Jessica A., et al. “Breaks and productivity: An exploratory analysis.” Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, vol. 56, no. 3, 11 May 2023, pp. 539–548, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jaba.995?utm_campaign=WRH_6_5_23.

    Godreau, Jeanette. “Embrace These 7 Types of Rest.” Mindful Health Solutions, 12 June 2023, https://mindfulhealthsolutions.com/embrace-these-7-types-of-rest/.

    “Hello Sunshine.” CU Anschutz Newsroom, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 30 May 2024, https://news.cuanschutz.edu/health-and-wellness/hello-sunshine.

    “Stay Focused, Be Present.” Forest, https://www.forestapp.cc/. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.

    Raeburn, Alicia. “The Productivity Hack That Actually Works [2024].” Asana, Asana, 14 Oct. 2024, https://asana.com/resources/pomodoro-technique.

    “Why Our Attention Spans Are Shrinking, with Gloria Mark, Phd.” American Psychological Association, American Psychological Association, https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/attention-spans. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.

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    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.

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    9 分
  • 2025 ACA Open Enrollment Hits All-Time High

    2025 ACA Open Enrollment Hits All-Time High
    2025/01/24
    The Friday Five for January 24, 2025: Regulatory FreezeTikTok Ban UpdateInstagram Announces EditsOptimal Ambient Temperature for Seniors2025 ACA Enrollment Hits All-Time High Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Regulatory Freeze: Isaac, Mike. “Instagram Debuts New Video-Editing App, as TikTok Deals With a Ban.” Nytimes.Com, The New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/01/19/technology/instagram-video-app-tiktok-ban.html. “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review.” Whitehouse.Gov, The United States Government, 20 Jan. 2025, www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/regulatory-freeze-pending-review/. Treisman, Rachel. “Trump Is Signing a Flurry of Executive Orders. Here’s How Those Work.” Npr.Org, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025, www.npr.org/2025/01/21/nx-s1-5269600/trump-executive-actions-orders-memoranda-proclamation. TikTok Ban Update: “Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok.” Whitehouse.Gov, The United States Government, 21 Jan. 2025, www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/application-of-protecting-americans-from-foreign-adversary-controlled-applications-act-to-tiktok/. Duffy, Clare, and David Goldman. “TikTok Is Back Online after Trump Pledged to Restore It.” Cnn.Com, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025, www.cnn.com/2025/01/19/tech/tiktok-ban/index.html. Allyn, Bobby. “TikTok Is Back Online in the U.S., Following Trump’s Promise to Pause the Ban.” Npr.Org, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025, www.npr.org/2025/01/19/nx-s1-5267568/tiktok-back-online. Lagatta, Eric. “TikTok Still Not Available on App Stores after Trump’s Executive Order: What We Know.” USA Today, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 22 Jan. 2025, www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2025/01/22/tiktok-ban-download-app-stores-update/77872210007/. Instagram Announces Edits: Davis, Wes. “Instagram Announces a Blatant CapCut Clone.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 19 Jan. 2025, www.theverge.com/2025/1/19/24347358/instagram-edits-capcut-video-app-tiktok-ban. Schoon, Ben. “Instagram ‘edits’ Coming to Android in February as CapCut Remains Banned.” 9to5google.Com, 9 To 5 Google, 20 Jan. 2025, 9to5google.com/2025/01/20/instagram-edits-app-android-february/. Optimal Home Temperature for Senior Brain Health: Pappas, Stephanie. “How Heat Affects the Mind.” Apa.Org, American Psychological Association, 1 June 2024, https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/06/heat-affects-mental-health. “Home Ambient Temperature and Self-Reported Attention in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.” Pubmed.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 3 Dec. 2024, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39656181/. “Indoor Temperatures Affect Cognitive Function in Older Adults.” Neurosciencenews.Com, Neuroscience News, 14 Jan. 2025, neurosciencenews.com/temperature-aging-cognition-28353/. Thompson, Dennis. “Is Your Home Too Warm for Seniors’ Brain Health?” Healthday.Com, HealthDay, 16 Jan. 2025, www.healthday.com/health-news/senior-health/is-your-home-too-warm-for-seniors-brain-health. “Scientists Warn: Your Home Temperature Could Be Increasing Your Risk of Cognitive Decline.” SciTechDaily.Com, SciTechDaily, 22 Jan. 2025, scitechdaily.com/scientists-warn-your-home-temperature-could-be-increasing-your-risk-of-cognitive-decline/. 2025 ACA Enrollment Hits All-Time High: Pifer, Rebecca. “ACA Enrollment Breaks Records Again in 2025.” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 21 Jan. 2025, www.healthcaredive.com/news/aca-enrollment-2025-record-high-final/737679/. “Over 24 Million Consumers Selected Affordable Health Coverage in ACA Marketplace for 2025.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 17 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/over-24-million-consumers-selected-affordable-health-coverage-aca-marketplace-2025. “State-Based Marketplaces: 2025 Open Enrollment.” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/state-exchange-oe-chart-py-2025.pdf. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025. Resources: 5 Business Podcasts to Follow: https://lnk.to/asg636 8 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollments from Medicare Plans: https://lnk.to/asg641 CMS Draft Legislation for CY 2026: https://lnk.to/asgf20250117 How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency: https://lnk.to/asg642 Why Gen Z is a Good Fit for Selling Insurance: https://lnk.to/asg640 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://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 ...
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    11 分
  • How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency

    How Relationship Marketing Can Make the Difference in Your Agency
    2025/01/20

    Engage your clients regularly and keep them coming back for more! Rob Oxenford joins Sarah to talk best practices and how switching your focus can be a game-changer for insurance agents.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    AgentMethods Official Website: https://www.agentmethods.com/

    Follow AgentMethods on Social!

    AgentMethods on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/AgentMethods AgentMethods on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/agentmethods-llc/ AgentMethods on X, https://twitter.com/AgentMethods AgentMethods on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/AgentMethods

    Resources:

    5 Marketing Podcasts to Follow: https://lnk.to/asg638

    How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales: https://lnk.to/evzCML

    Marketing Trends for 2025: https://lnk.to/asg639

    Setting SMART Goals in 2025: https://lnk.to/asgf20250103

    Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority: https://lnk.to/NMDqSn

    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://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/

    Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

    Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
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    58 分