Agent Survival Guide Podcast

Agent Survival Guide Podcast

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.

Episodes

July 2, 2025 5 mins
In this episode of Agent Essentials, we’re covering the definition of the Health Insurance Marketplace!

 

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

 

The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans

 

Resources:

FREE DOWNLOAD – The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/  

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Ever thought about incorporating your insurance business? Not sure if it’s the right move? In this episode, Sarah is joined by attorneys Frank Lavery and Justin Abodalo to learn more about business entities and how they’re structured. Frank focuses on the corporate law side, while Justin specializes in tax implications. Listen as theyir share their knowledge and weigh the pros and cons of each business structure option.

 

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Is business growth on your 2025 goals list? Don't miss this episode! We outline features and drawbacks of the different carrier types to help you fill in portfolio gaps.

 

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Request your Free Portfolio Review from the team at Ritter

 

Resources:

Adding Spokes to Your Wheel ft. Robert Rothschild: https://lnk.to/rothschild2025

Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Real Rewards: https://lnk.to/asg651

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Join Sarah for a rundown of this week’s updates for insurance agents, featuring her deep dive into the CMS 2025 ACA Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule.

 

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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Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketi...

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This just in: CMS 2026 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D. Listen to learn more about commission structure and the caps writing MA and PDP business in your market for the upcoming 2026 plan year.

 

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Resources:

AHIP 2026 Certification Dates: https://lnk.to/asgf20250516

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Join Sarah and Tina as they review frequently asked questions about NABIP Medicare Certification. Don’t miss out on resources to help you get ready-to-sell!

 

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NABIP Official Website: https://www.nabiptraining.org/

 

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: https://l...

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Learn more about the NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification (MMACR), an alternative program for agents looking to satisfy their Medicare & Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training requirements from CMS.

 

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Resources:

4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care: https://lnk.to/asg670

AHIP 2026 Certification Dates: https://lnk.to/asgf20250516

Reassuring Your Clients During Difficult Times: https://lnk.to/asg67...

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June 23, 2025 8 mins

 

The 2026 AHIP Certification training is now live! We’re covering AHIP FAQs to help you prepare!

 

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Resources:

Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Real Rewards: https://lnk.to/asg651

Get Access to Exclusive Leads When You Become a PlanEnroll Network Agent: https://lnk.to/3pKJsF

FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/

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Keep track of your AEP prep to-do checklist with help from Ritter's certification center and Ritter Blog weekly roundups. Listen to find out how to access carrier AHIP, NABIP, MA and PDP certification, product training details, and more!

 

Resources:

eBooks & Guides for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/guides/

FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/

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Certification season is here! Learn more about the AHIP test including how to prepare yourself, tips, tech hacks, and more. Listen before you begin your first attempt, you'll be glad you did!

 

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

 

Resources:

Contact Ritter Insurance Marketing: https:...

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Sarah reflects on the insurance licensing process one year after passing the exam. Listen as she outlines her journey, how to get started, and what she learned along the way.

 

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

 

Resources:

Adding Spokes to Your Wheel ft. Robert Rothschild: https://lnk.to/rothschild2025

FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s ...

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Thinking about becoming an insurance agent? In this episode, we weigh the pros and cons of selling insurance, so you’ll have the information you need before you make that big decision!

 

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Get Started by Registering with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/

 

Learn More with These Resources:

2025 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D Update...

Value is more than just a care model for Neil Reich. He recently joined Sarah to chat about his background in the Medicare Advantage space, his focus on value-based care, and how providing value still drives his business today.

 

Find Neil Reich Online:

Care Connect Agency: https://careconnectagency.com/advisors/

Get the Playbook: https://careconnectadvisors.com/agent-playbook-download-form/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ne...

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June 13, 2025 13 mins
The Friday Five for June 13, 2025:
  • Field Notes 6.13.2025
  • Apple Renames OS Versions
  • Apple Liquid Glass
  • Apple iPad Windowing
  • New Apple Features: Sarah’s Picks

 

Register for the ICHRA Introduction Webinar from Ritter & Nexben

 

Field Notes for June 13, 2025:

“AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online Course.” Ahipmedicaretraining.Com, AHIP, www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login. Accessed 10 June 2025.

ICHRA Webi...

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Be sure your clients are aware of their dental, vision, and hearing coverage options. We outline 4 steps to help you educate clients and pitch products!

 

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Resources:

3 Additional Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales: https://lnk.to/asg656

4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care: https://lnk.to/asg670

4 Ways Insurance Agents Should Be Utilizing Ask Integrity: https://ritterim.com/blog/4-...

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June 6, 2025 18 mins
This week, Sarah unpacks all kinds of content to help you and your clients survive Summer 2025!

 

Field Notes:

Malik, Aisha. “Adobe Launches Beta Version of Its Photoshop App on Android.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 3 June 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/06/03/adobe-launches-beta-version-of-its-photoshop-app-on-android/.

“AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online Course.” Ahipmedicaretraining.Com, AHIP, www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/...

 

Wondering what the difference between Medicare and Medicaid is? Learn all about it in this episode!

 

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

2025 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-maximum-broker...

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.

 

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Resources:

5 Things from the CMS 2026 MA and Part D Final Rule: https://lnk.to/asgf20250502 

Leveling Up: From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian Brindle: https://lnk.to/brindle2025

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May 30, 2025 21 mins
The Friday Five for May 30, 2025:
  • Field Notes for This Week
  • Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Mozilla Pocket Alternatives
  • YouTube Adds Top Podcasts Chart
  • How to Avoid Using Elderspeak

 

Field Notes:

“AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online Course.” Ahipmedicaretraining.Com, AHIP, www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login. Accessed 28 May 2025.

“NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification.” NABIP.Org, NABIP, www.nabiptraining.or...

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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/a...

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