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Agent Survival Guide Podcast | ASG 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 get...
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Navigate Medicare Drug and Durable Medical Equipment Coverage for Diabetes
When your client has diabetes, what does (and doesn’t) Medicare cover? We talk about how diabetes treatments, supplies, and services are covered by th...
Finding Opportunity Despite Medicare & ACA Market Challenges
The Friday Five for July 17, 2026:
🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Pod...
Empower Your Prospects to Act Before Turning 65
In the insurance industry, if your job begins and ends with meeting clients and selling insurance, you’re missing out on opportunities. In this episod...
Real Sales Expectations for Insurance Agents
Are your expectations grounded in reality? Or, are you setting yourself up for disappointment? Goals are great, smart goals are even better, but we of...
2027 ACA Exchange & FFM Certification
Don’t miss the details on 2027 ACA Certification for the Federal Marketplace and State-Based Exchanges! We cover training deadlines, continuing educat...
New Scam Targeting Insurance Agents
The Friday Five for July 10, 2026:
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Medicare & Medicaid Compared: How Both Programs Benefit Insurance Agents
Have you ever had a client mistake Medicare and Medicaid (or have you mixed the two up)? In this episode of the Agent Survival Guide podcast, we’re co...
How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility For Your Clients
Did you know that CMS estimates three million Medicare beneficiaries aren’t enrolled in the government’s Medicare Extra Help program but could benefit...
Q3 ACA Sales Calendar
The 3rd quarter of each year is an essential period of time for preparing yourself. Before the ACA Open Enrollment is upon us, know the details, the d...
Q3 Medicare Sales Planner
Q3 has arrived and preparations for AEP 2027 are starting. Listen to find out what agents selling Medicare should focus on during this time of year.
Certification 2027, America Turns 250, Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Demo Webinar
The Friday Five for June 26, 2026:
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The Top 5 Products to Sell During Medicare's Lock-In Period
Here are the top five insurance products you should be looking to sell during the Medicare lock-in period. The insurance industry never stops moving....
2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info
Keep track of your AEP prep to-do checklist with help from Ritter's certification resources! Listen to find out how to access AHIP, NABIP, carrier MA...
Federal Judge Vacates Several CMS ACA Provisions
The Friday Five for June 19, 2026:
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Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents
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...
Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year
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 plan...
CMS Medicaid Work Requirements
The Friday Five for June 12, 2026:
🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Pod...
2027 NABIP Medicare Certification
Learn more about the NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification. This program is another way agents can satisfy their Medicare & Fraud, Waste, and Abuse t...
The Power of Daily Affirmations in Insurance Sales
Transform your thinking, transform your insurance business. Find out how daily affirmations can be a gamechanger for your agency and yourself, persona...
Should You Hire Licensed-Only Agents for Your Insurance Agency?
Licensed-Only Agents (LOAs) can help scale your insurance agency growth. But are they right for your insurance business? Listen to find out!
2027 MA and Part D Max Commissions
The Friday Five for June 5, 2026:
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What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It?
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 surviv...
6 Steps to Scale Your Insurance Business to an Agency
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 j...
5 Takeaways from the 2027 CMS Marketplace Final Rule for Insurance Agents
The 2027 Marketplace Final Rule from CMS is here! Join Sarah as she pulls out takeaways for insurance agents selling ACA plans.
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3 Additional Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales
Ready to close sales with confidence? Sharpen your sales skills with three more closing techniques for insurance agents.
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4 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales
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 teac...
Introducing the Integrity Health Plan
The Friday Five for May 15, 2026:
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Content Corner: Fundamentals of Senior Finance
Don’t miss our brand-new series we’re calling Content Corner! Listen as we discuss the newest Content Library materials from Ritter Insurance Marketin...
The Content Library: Content Marketing for Insurance Agents
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...
How to Grow Your Insurance Business by 45%
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 li...
Cigna Exits ACA, 2027 Certification Dates, Sleep Audio
The Friday Five for May 8, 2026:
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The Beginner's Guide to C-SNPs
Many who qualify for Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs) find that this type of plan suits their specifics needs with tailormade benefits a...
6 Proven Ways to Grow Annuity Sales
Strengthen your annuity sales strategy with these best practices. Hear takeaways for agents of all experience levels, plus how to download our fact-fi...
Facebook for Insurance Agents
Does Facebook fit into your social media strategy? In this episode, we highlight best practices for insurance agents developing their online presence....
LinkedIn Basics for Insurance Agents
Find out why LinkedIn is a must-have for insurance agents! Learn more about networking on this platform, enhance your online presence, and hear tips a...
CMS Update on BALANCE Model & Medicare GLP-1 Bridge
The Friday Five for May 1, 2026:
[00:44] Staying Caffeinated on the Road
[03:26] Healthcare or Health Care? AP Stylebook Makes it O...
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference?
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 w...
Affinity Partnerships for Insurance Agents
Broaden your reach by combining forces with a like-minded affinity partner! If you're looking to grow your insurance business, affinity marketing is a...
Big Moves in Healthcare & Tech: What Insurance Agents Should Watch
The Friday Five for April 24, 2026:
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Q2 Medicare Sales Planner
It’s time to sync up your calendar! What should insurance agents selling Medicare focus on during the 2nd quarter? Listen to this episode for our sugg...