Agent Survival Guide | Empowering Insurance Agents to Survive Today and Thrive Tomorrow

Agent Survival Guide | Empowering Insurance Agents to Survive Today and Thrive Tomorrow

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, Annuities, and Final Expense.

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June 17, 2026 18 mins
Listen as we explore why community-based marketing is becoming more popular and how insurance agents can get started. This strategy is a great way for agents to grow their business just by getting involved in your local community. Read the text version Get Connected:

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This episode of the Agent Survival Guide podcast explores 5-Star Medicare Advantage plans. We’ll break down what they are, how they became 5-star plans, and why you can sell them throughout the year! Read the text version Get Connected:

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June 12, 2026 27 mins
The Friday Five for June 12, 2026:
  • Apple WWDC 2026 Takeaways
  • Instagram Grid Arrangement Feature
  • IntegrityCONNECT Annuities & What’s Coming Soon
  • KFF MA Enrollment Stats & Trends for 2026
  • CMS Medicaid Work Requirements
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June 10, 2026 5 mins
Learn more about the NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification. This program is another way agents can satisfy their Medicare & Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training requirements. Read the text version Get Connected:

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Transform your thinking, transform your insurance business. Find out how daily affirmations can be a gamechanger for your agency and yourself, personally! Read the text version Get Connected:

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Licensed-Only Agents (LOAs) can help scale your insurance agency growth. But are they right for your insurance business? Listen to find out! Read the text version Get Connected:

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June 5, 2026 12 mins
The Friday Five for June 5, 2026:
  • Certification Reminder
  • Pod Rec: Before Breakfast
  • TRICARE Resources for Agents
  • Clover Health Star Ratings
  • 2027 MA and Part D Max Commissions
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Learn more about AHIP requirements, how certification works for insurance agents, and more! Don't stress - we've got plenty of tips to help you survive certification and the start of AEP prep season. Read the text version Get Connected:

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Ready to grow your insurance business? Great! Not sure where to start? Listen for our road map! We outline 6 steps to take when you want to make the jump from agent to agency. Read the text version Get Connected:

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The 2027 Marketplace Final Rule from CMS is here! Join Sarah as she pulls out takeaways for insurance agents selling ACA plans. Get Connected:

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Ready to close sales with confidence? Sharpen your sales skills with three more closing techniques for insurance agents. Read the text version Get Connected:

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In this episode of the Agent Survival Guide, we’ll walk through four effective strategies that you can use to help close an insurance sale. We’ll teach you which technique is most effective in certain scenarios and the traits you should strive for to make any close more successful. Read the text version Get Connected:

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The Friday Five for May 15, 2026:
  • Field Notes: Camp Ritter
  • The “Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)”
  • TRICARE Transition from DS Logon to myAuth
  • Scammers Using Meta to Target Seniors
  • Introducing the Integrity Health Plan
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Don’t miss our brand-new series we’re calling Content Corner! Listen as we discuss the newest Content Library materials from Ritter Insurance Marketing - Fundamentals of Senior Finances. Keep listening for our conversation on recent internet trends and how to position them for your business marketing efforts. Check Out the Fundamentals of Senior Finances from Ritter’s Content Library Get Connected:

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Check out Ritter Insurance Marketing's Content Library for a simple way to Educate, Entertain, and Retain your clients. In this episode, we cover what the Content Library is, what it offers, and why you should be using it today! Read the text version Get Connected:

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Not sure how to scale your business sustainably? We walk through specific equations agents and agencies can use (and tweak!) depending on how you'd like to grow. Read the text version Get Connected:

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The Friday Five for May 8, 2026:
  • Quick Hits & Headlines
  • CMS Admin Dr. Oz on Prior Auth
  • Audio to Help You Sleep
  • Cigna to Exit ACA for CY 2027
  • AHIP & NABIP Dates for CY 2027
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May 7, 2026 8 mins
Many who qualify for Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs) find that this type of plan suits their specifics needs with tailormade benefits and networks. This episode of the Agent Survival Guide is your crash course in C-SNPs.  Read the text version  

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Strengthen your annuity sales strategy with these best practices. Hear takeaways for agents of all experience levels, plus how to download our fact-finder that can help you ask better questions. Read the text version Download the Fact-Finder PDF Get Connected:

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Does Facebook fit into your social media strategy? In this episode, we highlight best practices for insurance agents developing their online presence. Get Connected:

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