Episodes

  • 5 Holiday Podcast Recommendations

    5 Holiday Podcast Recommendations
    Dec 20 2024

    Celebrate the upcoming Ho-Ho-Holidays with these podcast recommendations! Sarah has picks that will keep you in a jolly, festive mood as you make your preparations.

    Mentioned in this Episode:

    Nicked: Official Site | Apple | Spotify

    Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast: Official Site | Apple | Spotify

    The Nutcracker Podcast: Official Site | Apple | Spotify

    ‘Tis the Grinch Holiday Podcast: Apple | Spotify | Wondery

    Welcome to Tinsel Town: Apple | Spotify

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    10 mins
  • Agent Apps | Apps for Wellness

    Agent Apps | Apps for Wellness
    Dec 18 2024

    There are apps for just about everything! In this episode, Tina reviews apps to help you on your wellness journey.

    Balance Official Website: https://balanceapp.com/

    Daylio Official Website: https://daylio.net/

    Macros Calorie Counter Official Website: https://macros.app/

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

    Resources:

    Budget-Friendly Streaming Services: https://pod.fo/e/28aaea

    Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons: https://pod.fo/e/2870fc

    Instagram Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28803f

    Tips for Insurance Agents Working on the Road: https://ritterim.com/blog/tips-for-insurance-agents-working-on-the-road/

    Top 10 Holiday Toys of 2024: https://pod.fo/e/287dd6

    Ritter Staff’s Top 5 Apps: https://pod.fo/e/28515e

    References:

    “Discover Macros.” Macros App - Calorie Counter, https://macros.app/. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

    “Discover Personalized Meditation with the Balance App.” Discover Personalized Meditation with the Balance App,

    https://balanceapp.com/. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

    “Journal, Diary and Mood Tracker.” Daylio, https://daylio.net/. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

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    5 mins
  • 5 Business Podcasts to Follow

    5 Business Podcasts to Follow
    Dec 16 2024
    We searched the internet to compile a list of the top 5 business podcasts in 2024. Listen to find out what shows made the list, and let us know what you’ve been listening to this year! Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Business Podcasts to Follow: Pivot: https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot The $100 MBA: https://100mba.net/mba2549/ Business Breakdowns: https://joincolossus.com/series/business-breakdowns/ The Tim Ferriss Show: https://tim.blog/podcast/ Money Rehab: https://chartable.com/podcasts/money-rehab-with-nicole-lapin Resources: Agent Apps | Best eBook & Audiobook Apps: https://pod.fo/e/27a355 Agent Apps | Ritter Staff’s Top 5 Apps: https://pod.fo/e/28515e Top 10 Holiday Toys of 2024: https://pod.fo/e/287dd6 The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://pod.fo/e/2870fa References: Han, Juliette. “3 Great Business Podcasts for Business Leaders and Builders.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 20 Feb. 2024, https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliettehan/2024/02/17/3-great-business-podcasts-for-business-leaders-and-builders/. Schooley, Skye. “Best Business Podcasts of 2024.” Business.Com, https://www.business.com/articles/best-business-podcasts/. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024. “Business on Apple Podcasts.” Apple Podcasts, podcasts.apple.com/us/genre/1321. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024. “Business Podcasts 2024.” Winners Webby Awards, The Webby Awards, winners.webbyawards.com/winners/podcasts/shows/business?years=0. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024. “The 20 Best Business Podcasts in 2024.” The Investor’s Podcast Network, 6 Aug. 2024, https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/podcasts/20-best-business-podcasts/. Lower Street. “The 18 Best Business Podcasts Worth Listening To.” Lower Street, lowerstreet.co/blog/best-business-podcasts. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024. Howarth, Josh. “Top 18 Business Podcasts (2024).” Exploding Topics, Exploding Topics, 3 June 2024, explodingtopics.com/blog/business-podcasts. “Top Free Business Podcasts.” Audible.Com, https://www.audible.com/charts/free-business-podcasts/23593497011. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024. 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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    7 mins
  • ASG Podcast Holiday Gift Guide

    ASG Podcast Holiday Gift Guide
    Dec 13 2024

    Join Sarah and Tina as they chat about their favorite gifts to give during this festive (and busy!) time of year. Consider this your survival guide for holiday gift-giving!

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

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Alter Eco Foods: https://www.alterecofoods.com/

    Penzeys Spices: https://www.penzeys.com/

    Torchbearer Sauces: https://www.torchbearersauces.com/

    Unreal Snacks: https://unrealsnacks.com/

    Other episodes you might like:

    Best Mobile Group Games! https://pod.fo/e/28b5ed

    Instagram Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28803f

    Top Holiday Toys of 2024: https://pod.fo/e/287dd6

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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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    41 mins
  • Agent Apps | Top 5 Apps of 2024

    Agent Apps | Top 5 Apps of 2024
    Dec 11 2024

    Tina searched all the top lists and poured over user reviews to bring you the top 5 apps of 2024. Listen to find out which apps made the list!

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

    Partiful: https://partiful.com/

    Temu: https://www.temu.com/temu-app.html

    Slack: https://slack.com/

    QuickBooks: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/

    Monopoly Go: https://www.monopolygo.com/

    Resources

    Apps for Tracking Business Expenses: https://pod.fo/e/28ab04

    Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://pod.fo/e/28aaf5

    Does Your Medicare Sales Approach Satisfy Different Budgets? https://pod.fo/e/27f3bc

    How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client: https://pod.fo/e/282827

    Ritter Staff’s Top 5 Apps: https://pod.fo/e/28515e

    References:

    “Free Online Party Invites.” Partiful, https://partiful.com/. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024. Bright, Sam. “Google Play’s Best Apps and Games of 2024.” Google, Google, 18 Nov. 2024, blog.google/products/google-play/google-play-best-apps-games-2024/.

    “Monopoly Go!” MONOPOLY GO!, www.monopolygo.com/. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

    “Most Popular Apps 2024: Global Stats & Rankings.” Backlinko, 21 Nov. 2024, https://backlinko.com/most-popular-apps.

    “Most Popular Apps (2024).” Business of Apps, 5 Nov. 2024, https://www.businessofapps.com/data/most-popular-apps/.

    Slack. “Ai Work Management & Productivity Tools.” Slack, https://slack.com/. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

    “Temu App.” Temu, https://www.temu.com/temu-app.html. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

    Feng, Emily. “Why Hundreds of Online Merchants Are Protesting What They Call Temu’s Arbitrary Fines.” NPR, NPR, 2 Aug. 2024, https://www.npr.org/2024/08/02/nx-s1-5058537/why-hundreds-of-online-merchants-are-protesting-what-they-call-temus-arbitrary-fines.

    “QuickBooks®: Official Site: Smart Tools. Better Business.” QuickBooks®: Official Site | Smart Tools. Better Business., https://quickbooks.intuit.com/. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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    7 mins
  • Halfway Through ACA OEP ft. Danica Stover & Olivia Williams

    Halfway Through ACA OEP ft. Danica Stover & Olivia Williams
    Dec 10 2024
    You made it halfway through the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment! We’ve got market updates, sales and lead generation tips, and more with special guests Danica Stover and Olivia Williams from Ritter Insurance Marketing’s Under-65 Health Team. Get in touch with the Under-65 Health Team at u65healthsupport@ritterim.com or call 1-800-469-1847. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Resources: ACA Basics – Knight School Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/solid-foundation/aca-basics/1/ Agent Requirements for ACA Sales: https://ritterim.com/blog/agent-requirements-for-aca-sales/ ASG Content Info: Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Consumer Authorization Form: https://ritterim.com/documents/aca-consumer-authorization-form-template.pdf Ritter Docs Site Under 65 Health: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/under-65-health/ Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://pod.fo/e/27a351 The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/ Under-65 Health Products: https://ritterim.com/products/under-65/ Guides to Marketing & Communications: Agent's Guide to Digital Marketing Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab4d Agent's Guide to Email Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab27 Agent's Guide to Mail Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab0b Agent's Guide to Partner Marketing Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab4b Agent's Guide to Phone Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab12 Agent's Guide to Social Media Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab16 Agent's Guide to Text Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab24 Agent's Guide to Traditional Marketing Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab4e Agent's Guide to Video Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab2b References: “Home Page.” Health Reform Beyond the Basics, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 8 Nov. 2023, https://www.healthreformbeyondthebasics.org/. “Marketplace 2025 Open Enrollment Fact Sheet.” CMS.Gov, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2025-open-enrollment-fact-sheet/. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024. “Nearly 988,000 New Consumers Selected Affordable Health Coverage in ACA Marketplace so Far.” CMS.Gov, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nearly-988000-new-consumers-selected-affordable-health-coverage-aca-marketplace-so-far/. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024. “Plan Year 2025 Qualified Health Plan Choice and Premiums in HealthCare.Gov Marketplaces.” CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/2025-qhp-premiums-choice-report.pdf/. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024. Lo, Justin, et al. “Ten Things to Watch for 2025 ACA Open Enrollment.” KFF, 30 Oct. 2024, https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/ten-things-to-watch-for-2025-aca-open-enrollment/. “The Premium Tax Credit and Related Spending.” CBO, Congressional Budget Office, https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2024-07/60523-2024-07-premium-tax-credit.pdf/. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024. “With ACA Subsidies Set to Expire in 2025, Millions of Americans Stand to Lose Health Insurance.” CBS News, CBS Interactive, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-aca-subsidies-health-insurance-affordable-care-act-congress/. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024. 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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    17 mins
  • 5 Things from the CMS 2026 MA and Part D Proposed Rule

    5 Things from the CMS 2026 MA and Part D Proposed Rule
    Dec 6 2024

    This week, join Sarah as she takes a closer look at 5 provisions from the CMS 2026 MA and Part D Proposed Rule.

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

    Resources:

    Best Mobile Group Games! https://pod.fo/e/28b5ed

    Instagram Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28803f

    The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://pod.fo/e/2870fa

    References:

    “Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (CMS-4208-P).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 26 Nov. 2024, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2026-policy-and-technical-changes-medicare-advantage-program-medicare-prescription.

    “Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.” FederalRegister.Gov, Federal Register, www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2024-27939/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-contract-year-2026-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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    15 mins
  • Best Mobile Group Games!

    Best Mobile Group Games!
    Dec 4 2024

    Stay entertained with family and friends with these games for large parties!

    Gogogo! App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gogogo-the-party-game/id1517869671

    Gogogo! Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Studiosaurus.Gogogothegame&hl=en_US

    Jackbox Games Official Website: https://www.jackboxgames.com/games/

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

    Resources:

    Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://pod.fo/e/28aaf5

    Budget-Friendly Streaming Services: https://pod.fo/e/28aaea

    Educate Clients on OTC Benefits in Medicare Advantage Plans: https://pod.fo/e/27a352

    How Ask Integrity Can Streamline Your Medicare Sales Appointments: https://pod.fo/e/27a354

    Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://pod.fo/e/28aaec

    References:

    “Are Your Games Family Friendly? What Are They Rated? – Jackbox Games.” Support Jackbox Games, support.jackboxgames.com/hc/en-us/articles/15794785491351-Are-your-games-family-friendly-What-are-they-rated. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

    Wiki, Contributors to Jackbox Games. “The Jackbox Party Pack (Series).” Jackbox Games Wiki, Fandom, Inc., www.jackboxgames.fandom.com/wiki/The_Jackbox_Party_Pack_(series)#The_Jackbox_Party_Pack_10. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

    “Party! Play Silly Party Games with Friends.” Gogogo, gogogo.gg/. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

    “Plan Your next Family Game Night with Jackbox Games.” Jackbox Games, hello.jackboxgames.com/jackbox-for-families/. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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    6 mins