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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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Questions to Ask Clients Shopping for an ACA Plan
Use these questions to help your client find the right Affordable Care Act coverage!
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Enrollment Stats, Snapshots & Spotlights
The Friday Five for December 12, 2025:
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The 2026 Medicare Part D Redesign Changes Agents Should Know
New coverage year, new changes to Medicare Part D! Don't miss our refresher on the Part D Redesign updates coming in 2026. Familiarize yourself with t...
Things to Think About Post-AEP
In this episode we’re highlighting some important things to think about while AEP is still fresh in your mind.
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What Are the CMS Medicare Gift Rules?
Before you wrap it up and put a bow on it, does that gift for your Medicare client follow CMS guidelines? Listen to this episode of the Agent Survival...
Developing Power Habits ft. Dr. Noah St. John
Dr. Noah St. John joins Sarah to talk about his Freedom Lifestyle Formula, Power Habits, and other strategies he's written about over the years. Find...
Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance
As a certified insurance agent, staying CMS compliant is a crucial component to your success. Listen to this episode for a mini crash-course on best p...
Why Plan N Is Becoming a Go-To Medicare Supplement Choice
Medicare Supplement comes in a few different variations, and each has its own merits. In this episode of our ASG Podcast, learn more about Med Supp Pl...
4 Ways to Help Your Clients Find Their Medicare Beneficiary Identifier
Your client’s Medicare Beneficiary Identifier is an important piece of the enrollment application. Discover the multiple ways for a client to locate t...
5 Takeaways from the CMS 2027 MA and Part D Proposed Rule
CMS recently published their 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule. In this week’s Friday Five episode, we talk initial takeaways and the i...
Tips for Working With a Difficult Client
Every career field has its challenges. One challenge you’ll likely encounter at some point as an insurance agent is a difficult client. In this episod...
10 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Medicare Enrollment Application
Double and triple check your enrollment applications for errors! Make sure your applications don't get flagged during the submissions process by follo...
How to Ask Your Current Clients for Referrals
Your clients are a great resource to generate new leads. Happy and loyal clients will tell friends and family about your remarkable service. Find out...
What Agents Can’t Say During Medicare Sales Appointments
Serve your clients and stay CMS compliant. That’s your priority as an insurance agent. Here at Ritter, we’re happy to help! Check out this episode for...
The Hidden Value of Selling Medicare Supplements During AEP
The Annual Enrollment Period holds many sales opportunities; some you may not know the full value of! Discover how Medicare Supplements can benefit yo...
FAQs & Guidelines on Compliant Medicare Marketing Materials
Marketing is a vital part of any business. But when it comes to marketing your services as an agent selling Medicare, there are specific rules and reg...
Holiday Toy Shopping Guide 2025
Special delivery… the official ASG Podcast guide to holiday toy shopping in 2025! We’ve done the research, now it’s time to report our findings. Which...
7 Actions You Can Take If Your Medicare Plans Go Non-Commissionable
Frustrated by Medicare plans going non-commissionable? We get it, and we've got some actionable tips for insurance agents navigating these changes.
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event
Sales events are a great way to generate Medicare leads. Learn best practices and how to stay CMS compliant while hosting a Medicare sales event in th...
Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
Get ready to host a Medicare educational event with help from the Agent Survival Guide! We highlight what agents need to know to stay compliant with y...
How Health Insurance Agents Can Stay TCPA Compliant
Learn more about how the Telephone Consumer Protection Act applies to insurance agents. ⚠️ Spoiler Alert: the TCPA also applies to text messages.
2026 Medicare Cost Roundup
The Friday Five for November 21, 2025:
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How the ACA Subsidy Cliff Impacts Clients Shopping for Marketplace Coverage
Changes are coming to ACA subsidies that you should be working with your clients to prepare for. We’ve got what agents need to know about Affordable C...
Understanding the ACA Marketplace & Exchanges
In this episode we explain marketplace exchanges, ACA enrollment, and share educational Ritter resources for selling ACA!
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2026 Medicare Part A & B Premiums & Deductibles
🚨THIS JUST IN: 2025 Medicare Part A and B premium and deductible numbers are live! Listen for details on the cost of Medicare for your clients in cov...
7 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP
Nothing stays the same. Your clients’ health needs, financial situations, and the Medicare industry itself can change each year. Learn how to best hel...
Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies
Congrats on making it this far into AEP! Take time to access what is and isn’t working for your business and hear our tips for improvement!
Prescription Drug Pricing: MFN & GENEROUS
The Friday Five for November 14, 2025:
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Celebrating 20 Years of Medicare AEPs & Growth: Looking Back at 2005
Jump in the time machine with us as we travel back circa 2005 for the first Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, the debut of Medicare Advantage, Medica...
4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch
Want to improve your selling skills? Learn how to make a better insurance sales pitch! We outline four game-changing sales presentation tips for insur...
5 Ways to Survive Enrollment Season 2026
Feeling frustrated this enrollment season? This episode is for you! We’ve got some ideas to help you take a break, take care, and make it through AEP...
Medicare Prior Authorization Changes for Beneficiaries
CMS plans to simplify prior authorization for Medicare beneficiaries beginning in 2026. Listen to learn more about changes coming to Medicare Advantag...
5 MORE Real-Life Medicare Sales Scenarios and How to Handle Them
Every Medicare client has their own unique situation and needs. Learn how to best assist them with 5 more insurance sales scenarios!
5 Real-Life Medicare Sales Scenarios & How to Handle Them
One of the best ways to prepare for the insurance field is with real life scenarios. In this episode we dive into 5 scenarios and how to best assist y...
Stress Relief Tips to Get You Through AEP
Things can get hectic during AEP. From sales appointments, applications, and following up with clients, it’s easy to brush aside rest and self-care, s...
Government & Insurers Reconsider Short-Term Limited Duration Product Changes
Have you heard? The definition of Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance has changed. We unpack what it means for insurance agents!
5 Spooky Stories for Halloween 👻
No tricks, just a treat of an episode that miiiight leave you sleeping with the lights on tonight. Our staff volunteered to tell some spooky stories t...
What CMS Requires Agents to Discuss Prior to Medicare Enrollments
In this episode we review key CMS regulations agents must follow to stay compliant during Medicare sales. Bonus? These steps also help educate and inf...
The 2026 COLA Increase & How it Affects Your Clients
This just in! Social Security announced the Cost of Living Adjustment for 2026. Listen on the ASG podcast for the official numbers and how the COLA in...
5 Tips to Make the Most of AEP
You’ve worked hard all year to prepare for AEP, but you’re not at the finish line yet! Listen to this installment of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast...