Agent Survival Guide Podcast

Is the hard sell making it harder for you to sell insurance? High-pressure tactics don't work like they used to. Find out what you can do differently and still make the sale. Read the text version [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/why-its-time-to-take-a-more-relaxed-approach-to-insurance-sales/] . Mentioned in this episode: 3 Tips to Put Your Customer in the Right Mindset to Make a Purchase [https://www.inc.com/vanessa-merit-nornberg/3-tips-to-put-your-customer-in-the-right-mindset-t.html] 4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/4-tips-for-making-a-better-insurance-sales-pitch/] 5 Ways to Implement Education Based Marketing [https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveolenski/2015/12/03/5-ways-to-implement-education-based-marketing/?sh=247029da4aa1] 7 Reasons Salespeople Don’t Close the Deal [https://hbr.org/2017/08/7-reasons-salespeople-dont-close-the-deal] 7 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollment from Medicare Plans [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/7-strategies-to-prevent-rapid-disenrollments-from-medicare-plans/] Active Listening in Sales: The Ultimate Guide [https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/active-listening-guide] Adaptive Selling for Relationship Building [https://www.ritterim.com/documents/adaptive-selling-for-relationship-building.pdf] An Alternative to High Pressure Selling [https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/an-alternative-to-high-pressure-selling/] A new understanding: what makes people trust and rely on the news [https://www.americanpressinstitute.org/publications/reports/survey-research/trust-news/single-page/] Best ways to sever ties with pushy insurance agent? [https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/comments/3050s0/best_way_to_sever_ties_with_pushy_insurance_agent/] Don’t Panic! Stress is Contagious [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201606/dont-panic-stress-is-contagious] How Client Retention Boosts Insurance Sales [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-client-retention-boosts-insurance-sales/] How Planking Became the Internet’s Latest Bored Game [https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304906004576371770200241238] Pushy salespeople are the worst. [https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesFromTheCustomer/comments/8aqks5/pushy_salespeople_are_the_worst/] Salesforce Sales Resources [https://www.salesforce.com/resources/sales/#!page=1] Stress symptoms: Effects on your body and behavior [https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-symptoms/art-20050987] The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention [https://www.ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] The Sales Script Is (Mostly) Dead: 2 Tricks for Better Interactions [https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/elements-of-a-perfect-sales-script] The Ugly Truth About Pushy Insurance Sales People [https://ezinearticles.com/?The-Ugly-Truth-About-Pushy-Insurance-Sales-People&id=1949886] Why Being Happy Is Your Ticket to Being Healthier [https://living.medicareful.com/why-being-happy-is-your-ticket-to-being-healthier] Why Educational Content is Vital to Your Sales Team Success [https://blog.smarp.com/why-educational-content-is-vital-to-your-sales-teams-success] Why Your Salespeople Should Be Trained Problem Solvers [https://www.nasp.com/blog/why-your-salespeople-should-be-trained-problem-solvers/] More episodes you’ll like: April 16, 2021 | The Friday Five [https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/april-16-2021-the-friday-five/] The Friday Five for April 16, 2021: FWA and COVID-19, CMS proposals and Biden's health agenda, one vaccine for all coronaviruses, Identifying your “natural market”, and what exactly is an NFT? 4 Steps to Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance [https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-steps-to-selling-dental-vision-and-hearing-insurance-1618232783/] Not sure how to show your clients the benefits of dental, vision, and hearing insurance products? In this episode of the ASG Podcast, we walk you through the process of selling DVH insurance plans from start to finish. Don’t forget to visit the show notes for a full list of Ritter's free DVH sales resources. 9 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Application [https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/9-tips-to-submitting-an-error-free-application-1617987061/] Avoid commissions and coverage delays on your Medicare applications! The secret? Writing clean applications that won’t get flagged during the submissions process – and we’ve done the research for you! Use the 9 helpful tips we outline in this episode to start writing cleaner applications! Articles to Share with Your Clients: The Hidden Health Benefits of Bowling [https://living.medicareful.com/the-hidden-health-benefits-of-bowling] Bowling isn't often thought of as a fitness option, but there are a surprising number of ways bowling can benefit your health and make you fitter and happier! Using Garlic in Your Cooking [https://living.medicareful.com/using-garlic-in-your-cooking] Garlic is one of those ingredients that is omnipresent in most cuisines of the world. Why is it so popular, and how can you go about cooking with garlic? What to Do After Getting the COVID Vaccine [https://living.medicareful.com/what-to-do-after-getting-the-covid-vaccine] You've gotten your second shot of the COVID vaccine (or first if it was Johnson & Johnson). What are some things that are important to do after you've gotten the COVID vaccine? The latest from Ritter’s Blog: Important 2022 AHIP Certification Training Updates You Should Know [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/important-2022-ahip-certification-training-updates-you-should-know/] The 2022 AHIP Medicare training season starts on June 21, 2021. Before you begin to complete this obligation, there are changes to the Marketing Medicare Advantage and Fraud, Waste and Abuse training that you need to be aware of. The Basics of Selling Insurance from Home [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-basics-of-selling-insurance-from-home/] Your client base is in a different state, your country’s fighting a pandemic, or you just like working from home. Whatever the reason, you want to start running your insurance business remotely. Discover the Details of Fraternal Benefit Society [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/discover-the-details-of-fraternal-benefit-society-life-insurance/] Within the world of insurance there are fraternal benefit societies. If you’re not familiar with these groups, there are untapped benefits for you and your clients that go way beyond insurance coverage and commissions! 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The Friday Five for April 16, 2021: * FWA and COVID-19 * CMS proposals and Biden's health agenda * One vaccine for all coronaviruses? * Identifying your “natural market” * What exactly is an NFT? Mentioned in this episode: 3 major health items included in Biden’s budget request [https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payer/3-major-health-items-included-president-biden-s-budget-request] AHIP Marketing MA + FWA Training Site [https://www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/ext/ahip/login.php] A Surprising Vaccine Rival May Upset the Dreams of Anyone Holding Moderna and Pfizer Stock [https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/13/a-surprising-vaccine-rival-may-upset-the-dreams-of/] Buy This Column on the Blockchain! Why can’t a journalist join the NFT party, too? [https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/24/technology/nft-column-blockchain.html] CMS proposes 2% pay bump for rehab, psychiatric facilities [https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payer/cms-proposes-2-pay-bump-to-rehab-psychiatric-facilities-fiscal-2022] Car Thing by Spotify [https://carthing.spotify.com/] CryptoKitties [https://www.cryptokitties.co/] Fraud, waste and abuse in health care claims: A bad situation worsened by the pandemic [https://www.benefitspro.com/2021/04/07/fraud-waste-and-abuse-in-health-care-claims-a-bad-situation-worsened-by-the-pandemic/?kw=Fraud%2C%20waste%20and%20abuse%20in%20health%20care%20claims:%20A%20bad%20situation%20worsened%20by%20the%20pandemic&utm_source=email&utm_medium=enl&utm_campaign=consumerdriven&utm_content=20210408&utm_term=bpro] How to Build Out Your Natural Market [https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2021/04/12/how-to-build-out-your-natural-market/] The Daily: Cryptocurrency's Newest Frontier [https://podnews.net/podcast/1200361736/listen/episode/MTg0MzY3N2YtMTI2NC00ZWYyLThiMjEtNDM2ZmU3NzYyNmVk] Today, Explained: WTF is an NFT? [https://podnews.net/podcast/1346207297/listen/episode/MTYyYTRhNjYtMGQ1Yi0xMWViLTk0NDUtMGI2ZjM3ODcwODUw] Spotify’s Car Thing debuts as a limited release for selected US users [https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/13/22380014/spotify-car-thing-release-voice-control-data-interactive-ads] More episodes you’ll like: April 9, 2021 | The Friday Five [https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/april-9-2021-the-friday-five/] The Friday Five for April 9, 2021: AHIP Revamping Training Site, President Biden Moves Up Vaccine Deadline, Medicare COVID-19 Data Snapshot Update, Managing Mental Health & Wellness, and New Spotify Features. 4 Perks of Partnering with an FMO [https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/4-perks-of-partnering-with-an-fmo/] What is a field marketing organization? Why should insurance agents partner with an FMO? If you've been debating joining an FMO, you don't want to miss this episode! 9 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Application [https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/9-tips-to-submitting-an-error-free-application-1617987061/] Avoid commissions and coverage delays on your Medicare applications! The secret? Writing clean applications that won’t get flagged during the submissions process – and we’ve done the research for you! Use the 9 helpful tips we outline in this episode to start writing cleaner applications! Articles to Share with Your Clients: Simple Exercises for a Rainy Day [https://living.medicareful.com/simple-exercises-for-a-rainy-day] You want to get fit for the summer, but it's ugly outside and you're stuck inside. Don't fret! We've got an effective HIIT workout using simple exercises for a rainy day. Using Garlic in Your Cooking [https://living.medicareful.com/using-garlic-in-your-cooking] Garlic is one of those ingredients that is omnipresent in most cuisines of the world. Why is it so popular, and how can you go about cooking with garlic? What to Do After Getting the COVID Vaccine [https://living.medicareful.com/what-to-do-after-getting-the-covid-vaccine] You've gotten your second shot of the COVID vaccine (or first if it was Johnson & Johnson). What are some things that are important to do after you've gotten the COVID vaccine? The latest from Ritter’s Blog: Important 2022 AHIP Certification Training Updates You Should Know [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/important-2022-ahip-certification-training-updates-you-should-know/] The 2022 AHIP Medicare training season starts on June 21, 2021. Before you begin to complete this obligation, there are changes to the Marketing Medicare Advantage and Fraud, Waste and Abuse training that you need to be aware of. The Basics of Selling Insurance from Home [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-basics-of-selling-insurance-from-home/] Your client base is in a different state, your country’s fighting a pandemic, or you just like working from home. Whatever the reason, you want to start running your insurance business remotely. Discover the Details of Fraternal Benefit Society [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/discover-the-details-of-fraternal-benefit-society-life-insurance/] Within the world of insurance there are fraternal benefit societies. If you’re not familiar with these groups, there are untapped benefits for you and your clients that go way beyond insurance coverage and commissions! 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Not sure how to show your clients the benefits of dental, vision, and hearing insurance products? In this episode of the ASG Podcast, we walk you through the process of selling DVH insurance plans from start to finish. Don’t forget to visit the show notes for a full list of Ritter's free DVH sales resources. Read the text version. [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/4-steps-to-selling-dental-vision-and-hearing-insurance/] Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing [https://www.ritterim.com/contact/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] Learn more about Medicareful [https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] Mentioned in this episode: 4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/4-tips-for-making-a-better-insurance-sales-pitch/] A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products [https://www.ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/building-client-loyalty-more-than-just-a-plan/] Defining the True Value of $0 Premium for Medicare Advantage Plans [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/defining-the-true-value-of-0-premium-medicare-advantage-plans/] DVH Cheat Sheet PDF [https://www.ritterim.com/documents/dvh-cheat-sheet.pdf?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/getting-started-selling-medicare-supplements/] How Medicareful Helps You Sell Ancillary Products [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/how-medicareful-helps-you-sell-ancillary-products/] How Your Oral Health Affects Your Overall Wellness [https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/oral-health-affects-wellness] Keeping Teeth Strong & Healthy at Any Age [https://living.medicareful.com/keeping-teeth-strong-healthy-at-any-age] Ritter’s Fact-Finder PDF [https://www.ritterim.com/documents/ritter-fact-finder.pdf?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] Secure a Bigger, Better Business with Ancillary Products [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/secure-a-bigger-better-business-with-ancillary-products/] Senior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age 65 & Older [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/senior-speak-talking-to-medicare-clients-age-65-and-older/] The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-advisor-approach-cross-selling-by-fact-finding/] Your Eyes and Overall Health – It’s All Connected [https://www.optometrists.ab.ca/web/AAO/Patients/Your_Eyes_and_Overall_Health/AAO/Patients/Your_Eyes_and_Your_Overall_Health/Your_Eyes_and_Your_Overall_Health__Its_all_Connected.aspx?hkey=28606381-a07b-48a7-a1fb-234d3f7ddfa8] More episodes you’ll like: April 9, 2021 | The Friday Five [https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/april-9-2021-the-friday-five/] The Friday Five for April 9, 2021: AHIP Revamping Training Site, President Biden Moves Up Vaccine Deadline, Medicare COVID-19 Data Snapshot Update, Managing Mental Health & Wellness, and New Spotify Features Getting Started Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance [https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/getting-started-selling-dental-vision-and-hearing-insurance/] Want to increase your insurance sales and your commissions? Learn how adding DVH insurance to your sales portfolio can open up those opportunities! Consider this your primer on dental, vision, and hearing insurance products. Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing Plans [https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/sense-success-with-dental-vision-and-hearing-plans] Keep your clients (and your portfolio!) healthy with dental, vision, and hearing insurance. Discover how these plans can build your client base and set your business apart! Articles to Share with Your Clients: 6 Health Services Not Covered by Medicare [https://living.medicareful.com/6-health-services-not-covered-by-medicare] Original Medicare covers many things, but not everything. These are the services that Medicare usually doesn’t offer coverage for. The Benefits of Unplugging [https://living.medicareful.com/the-benefits-of-unplugging] Our lives have become even more connected to the digital world, and for good reason. But, there are benefits to unplugging sometimes. Superfood Snack Hacks: Healthy Cauliflower Recipes [https://living.medicareful.com/superfood-snack-hacks-healthy-cauliflower-recipes] Cauliflower has many health benefits, but one of its strengths is how easy it is to add to your diet. Here are a few healthy cauliflower recipes that you'll love! The latest from Ritter’s Blog: Discover the Details of Fraternal Benefit Society Life Insurance [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/discover-the-details-of-fraternal-benefit-society-life-insurance/] Within the world of insurance there are fraternal benefit societies. If you’re not familiar with these groups, there are untapped benefits for you and your clients that go way beyond insurance coverage and commissions! Ritter’s Quest for Cash Is Here for 2021! [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/ritters-quest-for-cash-is-here-for-2021/] For 2021, Ritter’s hosting a Quest for Cash Medicare Supplement production incentive! We’re happy to say that you can expect some awesome prizes throughout the year! The Basics of Selling Insurance From Home [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-basics-of-selling-insurance-from-home/] Your client base is in a different state, your country’s fighting a pandemic, or you just like working from home. Whatever the reason, you want to start running your insurance business remotely. 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Avoid commissions and coverage delays on your Medicare applications! The secret? Writing clean applications that won’t get flagged during the submissions process – and we’ve done the research for you! Use the 9 helpful tips we outline in this episode to start writing cleaner applications! Read the text version [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/9-tips-to-submitting-an-error-free-application/]. Contact our Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing [https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] Mentioned in this episode: Do’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-medicare-compliance/] Learn more about the Medicareful Program [https://www.ritterim.com/agent-tools/medicareful/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] What to Know About SOAs in Senior Market Sales [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/what-to-know-about-soas-in-senior-market-sales/] More episodes you’ll like:April 9, 2021 | The Friday Five [https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/april-9-2021-the-friday-five/] The Friday Five for April 9, 2021: AHIP Revamping Training Site, President Biden Moves Up Vaccine Deadline, Medicare COVID-19 Data Snapshot Update, Managing Mental Health & Wellness, and New Spotify Features How to Follow Up With Medicare Clients Compliantly [https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-follow-up-with-medicare-clients-compliantly/] Think your job as an agent is complete after the sale? Not so fast. We whole-heartedly believe that the fortune is found in the follow-up! If you’re not sure how to follow up with your clients, listening to this episode is a great place to start. Ways to Get Medicare Leads [https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ways-to-get-medicare-leads/] How do insurance agents get Medicare leads? Find out in this episode of our ASG Podcast. We outline the best practices to help you stay compliant. Articles to Share with Your Clients: 3 Fun Ways to Boost Your Cooking Creativity [https://living.medicareful.com/3-fun-ways-to-boost-your-cooking-creativity] Want to take your home cooking to the next level, but don't know how? Here are three challenges that will boost your kitchen creativity and give you hands-on lessons that are fun and inspiring. Does Medicare Cover Podiatry Services? [https://living.medicareful.com/does-medicare-cover-podiatry-services] Podiatry is a specialty in the medical field that many of us don't often think about. But, what if you have bunions or a foot injury? Does Medicare cover podiatry and foot care? The Benefits of Unplugging [https://living.medicareful.com/the-benefits-of-unplugging] Our lives have become even more connected to the digital world, and for good reason. But, there are benefits to unplugging sometimes. Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides: Agent Survival Kits: Beginners or Experts [https://www.ritterim.com/kit/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products [https://www.ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started [https://www.ritterim.com/agency-guide/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] How to Host a Successful Medicare Educational Event [https://www.ritterim.com/documents/the-complete-guide-on-how-to-host-an-educational-event.pdf?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents [https://www.ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents [https://www.ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance [https://www.ritterim.com/final-expense-ebook/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans [https://www.ritterim.com/medicare-advantage-ebook/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements [https://www.ritterim.com/med-supp-ebook/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention [https://www.ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales [https://www.ritterim.com/free-guide/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link] The latest from Ritter’s Blog: Discover the Details of Fraternal Benefit Society Life Insurance [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/discover-the-details-of-fraternal-benefit-society-life-insurance/] Within the world of insurance there are fraternal benefit societies. If you’re not familiar with these groups, there are untapped benefits for you and your clients that go way beyond insurance coverage and commissions! Ritter’s Quest for Cash Is Here for 2021! [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/ritters-quest-for-cash-is-here-for-2021/] For 2021, Ritter’s hosting a Quest for Cash Medicare Supplement production incentive! We’re happy to say that you can expect some awesome prizes throughout the year! Why Insurance Agents Fail (& How Not To!) [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/why-insurance-agents-fail-how-not-to/] There are many reasons why insurance agents may “fail” or not be as successful as they originally set out to be. Let’s discuss some of those obstacles, and how to overcome them! 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The Friday Five for April 9, 2021: * AHIP Revamping Training Site * President Biden Moves Up Vaccine Deadline * Medicare COVID-19 Data Snapshot Update * Managing Mental Health & Wellness * New Spotify Features Mentioned in this episode: AHIP Marketing MA + FWA Training Site [https://www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/ext/ahip/login.php] Biden Says All Adults Will Be Vaccine Eligible By April 19 [https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/04/06/984745020/biden-will-direct-states-to-make-all-adults-vaccine-eligible-by-april-19] CMS Updates Medicare COVID-19 Data Snapshot [https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-updates-medicare-covid-19-data-snapshot] Do We Even Know How To Socialize Anymore? [https://www.npr.org/2021/04/04/983855924/do-we-even-know-how-to-socialize-anymore] ‘Hey Spotify’ in-app virtual assistant now rolling out on iPhone [https://9to5mac.com/2021/04/07/hey-spotify-starts-roll-out-iphone/] How To Do A Mental Health Day Right [https://www.scarymommy.com/how-to-do-mental-health-day-right/] Important 2022 AHIP Certification Training Updates You Should Know [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/important-2022-ahip-certification-training-updates-you-should-know/] NPR’s COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker [https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/01/28/960901166/how-is-the-covid-19-vaccination-campaign-going-in-your-state] Preliminary Medicare COVID-19 Data Snapshot [https://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-covid-19-data-snapshot-fact-sheet.pdf] Spotify leaks another look at the Car Thing, this time from within its own app [https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/2/22364630/spotify-car-thing-renders-app-leak-music-player-hardware-product] More episodes you’ll like: April 2, 2021 | The Friday Five [https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/april-2-2021-the-friday-five/] The Friday Five for April 2, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccine Passports, Should I Laminate my Vaccine Card, New Study on Medicare Advantage Beneficiary Savings, Ever Given's Trouble in the Suez Canal, and Facebook Bringing Back Chronological Feeds How to Follow Up with Medicare Clients Compliantly [https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/how-to-follow-up-with-medicare-clients-compliantly/] Think your job as an agent is complete after the sale? Not so fast. We whole-heartedly believe that the fortune is found in the follow-up! If you’re not sure how to follow up with your clients, listening to this episode is a great place to start. Ways to Get Medicare Leads [https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/ways-to-get-medicare-leads/] How do insurance agents get Medicare leads? Find out in this episode of our ASG Podcast. We outline the best practices to help you stay compliant. Why Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority [https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-client-retention-should-be-your-top-priority/] Discover how to keep existing clients coming back for more. We talk strategy and give you practical steps you can easily implement in your own insurance business. Why College Grads Are Choosing to Become Insurance Agents [https://agentsurvivalguide.podbean.com/e/why-college-grads-are-choosing-to-become-insurance-agents/] Graduating college soon? Looking for a career change? Becoming an independent insurance agent can give you the flexibility and financial stability you're looking for! Articles to Share with Your Clients: Simple Exercises for a Rainy Day [https://living.medicareful.com/simple-exercises-for-a-rainy-day] You want to get fit for the summer, but it's ugly outside and you're stuck inside. Don't fret! We've got an effective HIIT workout using simple exercises for a rainy day. The Benefits of Unplugging [https://living.medicareful.com/the-benefits-of-unplugging] Our lives have become even more connected to the digital world, and for good reason. But, there are benefits to unplugging sometimes. What is the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback? [https://living.medicareful.com/what-is-the-medicare-part-b-premium-giveback] Medicare is affordable health care coverage for many, but some Medicare Advantage plans have what's called a Medicare Part B Premium Giveback. What does that mean for you? The latest from Ritter’s Blog: Discover the Details of Fraternal Benefit Society Life Insurance [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/discover-the-details-of-fraternal-benefit-society-life-insurance/] Within the world of insurance there are fraternal benefit societies. If you’re not familiar with these groups, there are untapped benefits for you and your clients that go way beyond insurance coverage and commissions! Ritter’s Quest for Cash Is Here for 2021! [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/ritters-quest-for-cash-is-here-for-2021/] For 2021, Ritter’s hosting a Quest for Cash Medicare Supplement production incentive! We’re happy to say that you can expect some awesome prizes throughout the year! Why Insurance Agents Fail (& How Not To!) [https://www.ritterim.com/blog/why-insurance-agents-fail-how-not-to/] There are many reasons why insurance agents may “fail” or not be as successful as they originally set out to be. Let’s discuss some of those obstacles, and how to overcome them! 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