

Agent Survival Guide Podcast
Sarah J. Rueppel | Ritter Insurance Marketing
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.
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Jan 7, 2025 • 13min
5 Tips for Finding Supplemental Coverage for ACA Plans
Affordable Care Act Plans offer 10 essential benefits, but your clients may want to additional coverage for dental, vision, hearing, and more. In this episode, learn 5 tips to determine if supplemental coverage is a good option for your clients.
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Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
2025 ACA Exchange & FFM Certification Info: https://lnk.to/ZvnhS8
4 Steps to Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance: https://ritterim.com/blog/4-steps-to-selling-dental-vision-and-hearing-insurance/
Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Real Rewards: https://ritterim.com/blog/diversify-your-insurance-portfolio-and-reap-real-rewards/
Everything You Need to Know About the ACA OEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-aca-oep/
Halfway Through ACA OEP ft. Danica Stover & Olivia Williams: https://lnk.to/asg635
Meet Your Ritter Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/
Questions to Ask Clients Shopping for an ACA Plan: https://lnk.to/ZmW0rd
References:
Lunna Lopes, Alex Montero. “Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs.” KFF, 7 May 2024, https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/americans-challenges-with-health-care-costs/.
Published: Oct 25, 2024. “Explaining Health Care Reform: Questions about Health Insurance Subsidies.” KFF, 25 Oct. 2024, https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/issue-brief/explaining-health-care-reform-questions-about-health-insurance-subsidies/.
“Find out What Marketplace Health Insurance Plans Cover.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage/what-marketplace-plans-cover/. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
“HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2025 Final Rule.” CMS.Gov, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/hhs-notice-benefit-and-payment-parameters-2025-final-rule/. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
“Health Plan Categories: Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/choose-a-plan/plans-categories/.Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
“NHE Fact Sheet.” CMS.Gov, https://www.cms.gov/data-research/statistics-trends-and-reports/national-health-expenditure-data/nhe-fact-sheet/. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
“Out-of-Pocket Maximum/Limit - Glossary.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/out-of-pocket-maximum-limit/. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA). “Pre-Existing Conditions.” HHS.Gov, 17 Mar. 2022, https://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/about-the-aca/pre-existing-conditions/index.html.
“Report: The Importance of Health Coverage: AHA.” American Hospital Association, https://www.aha.org/guidesreports/report-importance-health-coverage/. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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Jan 6, 2025 • 21min
Marketing Trends for 2025
Join Sarah as she forecasts marketing trends for 2025 and how those trends apply to insurance agents like you!
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Resources:
5 Things from the CMS 2026 MA and Part D Proposed Rule: https://pod.fo/e/28c9d2
How Ask Integrity Can Streamline Your Medicare Sales Appointments: https://pod.fo/e/27a354
Instagram Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28803f
References:
Jantsch, John. “ 5 Marketing Trends That Will Disrupt 2025 (And How to Stay Ahead).” Ducttapemarketing.Com, Duct Tape Marketing, 4 Dec. 2024, https://ducttapemarketing.com/2025-marketing-trends-how-to-stay-ahead/.
Chaffey, Dave. “10 Actionable Digital Marketing Trends for 2025.” Smartinsights.Com, Smart Insights, 11 Dec. 2024, https://www.smartinsights.com/digital-marketing-strategy/digital-marketing-trends-2025/.
Rand, Stephanie. “10 Key Marketing Trends for the US in 2025.” Askattest.Com, Attest, 30 Oct. 2024, https://www.askattest.com/blog/articles/marketing-trends.
Dionne, Jazmyn. “12 Digital Marketing Trends to Look Out For in 2025.” Hiilite.Com, Hiilite Web Design + Marketing + SEO, 27 Nov. 2024, https://hiilite.com/12-digital-marketing-trends-to-look-out-for-in-2025/.
Howarth, Josh. “13 Top Marketing Trends (2024 & 2025).” Explodingtopics.Com, Exploding Topics, 11 June 2024, https://explodingtopics.com/blog/marketing-trends.
Stahl, Stephanie. “40+ Content Marketing Trends Experts Predict Will Matter for Success in 2025.” Contentmarketinginstitute.Com, Content Marketing Institute, 4 Dec. 2024, https://contentmarketinginstitute.com/articles/trends-content-marketing/.
“2025 Marketing Trends to Watch Out For: Part 1.” Northbeam Blog, Northbeam, 17 July 2024, https://www.northbeam.io/post/2025-marketing-trends-to-watch-out-for-part-1.
Early, Morgan. “2025 Marketing Trends.” Fullcircleinsights.Com, Full Circle Insights, 6 Dec. 2024, https://fullcircleinsights.com/blog/2025-marketing-trends/.
Bevel, Christopher. “2025 Outlook: 10 Media and Marketing Trends to Watch.” Amapittsburgh.Org, American Marketing Association Pittsburgh, 19 Oct. 2024, https://amapittsburgh.org/blog/2025-outlook-10-media-and-marketing-trends-to-watch/.
Bansal, Deepak. “Digital Marketing Trends for 2025 and Beyond.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024, https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/11/13/digital-marketing-trends-for-2025-and-beyond/.
“Digital Marketing Trends for 2025: Content Strategy.” Spinutech.Com, Spinutech, 26 Nov. 2024, https://www.spinutech.com/digital-marketing/content/strategy/digital-marketing-trends-for-2025-content-strategy/.
Perry, Hanif. “Four Trends to Feed 2025 Marketing Planning.” Prophet.Com, Prophet Brand Strategy, 2 Dec. 2024, https://prophet.com/2024/08/four-trends-to-feed-2025-marketing-planning/.
Schultz, Mike. “How Many Touches Does It Take to Make a Sale?” Rainsalestraining.Com, RAIN Group Sales Training, 19 Dec. 2023, https://www.rainsalestraining.com/blog/how-many-touches-does-it-take-to-make-a-sale.
Krafft, Natalie. “Marketing in 2025: Six Key Trends That Will Drive the Future.” Oppizi.Com, Oppizi, 17 Oct. 2024, https://www.oppizi.com/blog/marketing-trends/marketing-in-2025-five-key-trends-that-will-drive-the-future/.
“Marketing Trends 2025.” Kantar.Com, Kantar, https://www.kantar.com/campaigns/marketing-trends. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
“Marketing Trends 2025: 13 Trends to Help You Power Through.” Mediatool.Com, Mediatool, 12 Nov. 2024, https://mediatool.com/blog/marketing-trends-2025.
Yakuel, Pini. “Marketing Trends 2025: Predictions, Tips, & Technologies to Thrive.” Optimove.Com, Optimove, 25 Nov. 2024, https://www.optimove.com/blog/marketing-trends-2025-top-predictions.
“Ready for 2025? The Marketing Trends That Could Change Everything.” Obaninternational.Com, Oban International, 29 Oct. 2024, https://obaninternational.com/blog/the-marketing-trends-set-to-rule-2025/.
Concannon, Lance. “The Biggest Marketing Trends for 2025.” Meltwater, Meltwater, 22 Nov. 2024, https://www.meltwater.com/en/blog/marketing-trends-2025.
“The Top Digital Marketing Trends You Need to Know for 2025.” Abstraktmg.Com, Abstrakt Marketing Group, 29 Oct. 2024, https://www.abstraktmg.com/digital-marketing-trends/.
Phil, Wilson. “Top 2025 Digital Marketing Trends: AI, MMM, and More.” Thinkwithgoogle.Com, Google, Dec. 2024, https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/intl/en-emea/consumer-insights/consumer-trends/digital-marketing-trends-2025/.
Treanor, Tom. “What Is First-Party Data? How To Build a First-Party Data Strategy.” Cdp.Com, The Customer Data Platform Resource, https://cdp.com/articles/what-is-first-party-data-and-why-is-it-so-important/. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
Yakuel, Pini. “Zero-Party Data, Infinite Potential: Marketing Trends to Watch in 2025.” CMSWire.Com, CMSWire, 10 Dec. 2024, https://www.cmswire.com/digital-marketing/zero-party-data-infinite-potential-marketing-trends-to-watch-in-2025/.
“Zero Party Data vs First, Second & Third Party Data Explained.” Usercentrics.Com, Usercentrics, 1 Nov. 2024, https://usercentrics.com/knowledge-hub/zero-first-and-third-party-data/.
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Jan 4, 2025 • 7min
Lessons Learned in 2024
Take a moment with Tina as she reflects on the past year. Hear about the lessons she’s learned and the mindset she’s taking into 2025.
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Resources:
Build Your Brand with Community Involvement: https://ritterim.com/blog/build-your-brand-with-community-involvement/
Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://pod.fo/e/2870fb
Finding Motivation: https://pod.fo/e/28a23f
Top 5 Apps of 2024: https://pod.fo/e/28f3cb
References:
“Mind-Body Connection: What Is It and How to Strengthen It.” Calm Blog, Calm Blog, 6 Mar. 2024, https://www.calm.com/blog/mind-body-connection.
“Calm Body, Calm Mind - Meditation.” Headspace, https://www.headspace.com/content/meditation/calm-body-calm-mind/8282. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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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/

Jan 3, 2025 • 10min
Setting SMART Goals in 2025
No resolutions, just goals! Join Sarah as she explains how to set SMART goals for your insurance business in 2025.
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
5 Business Podcasts to Follow: https://pod.fo/e/2921db
5 Things from the CMS 2026 MA and Part D Proposed Rule: https://pod.fo/e/28c9d2
Instagram Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28803f
References:
Alexander, Lucy. “How I Write SMART Goals and Make Them a Reality.” Blog.Hubspot.Com, HubSpot Blog, 26 July 2024, blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-to-write-a-smart-goal-template.
Dan Harris, Ph.D. “How to Make Your SMART Goals Even SMARTER.” Quantumworkplace.Com, Quantum Workplace, www.quantumworkplace.com/podcast/how-to-make-your-smart-goals-even-smarter. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
“How to Set Goals for 2025.” AFP, Association for Financial Professionals, 20 Nov. 2024, www.afponline.org/training-resources/resources/articles/Details/how-to-set-goals-for-2025.
Boogaard, Kat. “How to Write Smart Goals (with Examples).” Atlassian.Com, Atlassian, 12 Sept. 2024, www.atlassian.com/blog/productivity/how-to-write-smart-goals.
Bell, Simon. “SMART Goals.” Edited by Cat McLeod, Mindtools.Com, MindTools, www.mindtools.com/a4wo118/smart-goals. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
“The SMARTER Method To Help You Define and Manage Your Business Goals.” Solocom, Solocom, solocom.ca/en/smarter-method/. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
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Jan 1, 2025 • 5min
Agent Apps | Get Focused with These Apps
Do you want to manage your time better? Are you checking your phone when you should be focusing? Check out these apps to help you focus and take back your time!
Freedom Official Site: https://freedom.to/
Toggl Track Official Site: https://toggl.com/
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Resources:
5 Ways to Generate ACA Leads: https://pod.fo/e/28139a
Finding Motivation: https://pod.fo/e/28a23f
The Guide to Making Money Selling Insurance FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/making-money-selling-insurance/
Top 10 Holiday Toys of 2024: https://pod.fo/e/287dd6
References:
Be Incredibly Focused & Productive.” Freedom, https://freedom.to/. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.
“TOGGL Track: Time Tracking Software for Any Workflow.” Toggl Track: Time Tracking Software for Any Workflow, https://toggl.com/. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.
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Dec 30, 2024 • 7min
5 Marketing Podcasts to Follow
Prepare your business for a fresh new year by listening to these 5 podcasts!
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
5 Marketing Podcasts to Follow:
Agent Survival Guide Podcast: https://ritterim.com/podcast/
Do This, Not That! https://jayschwedelson.com/podcast/
The Influencer Podcast: https://juliesolomon.net/podcast/
The Mindful Marketing Podcast: https://onlinedrea.com/podcast/
The Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast: https://www.amyporterfield.com/digital-marketing-podcast/
Resources:
Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://pod.fo/e/28aaf5
How Ask Integrity Can Streamline Your Medicare Sales Appointments: https://pod.fo/e/27a354
How to Ask Your Current Clients for Referrals: https://pod.fo/e/28aae7
Instagram Basics for Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28803f
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://pod.fo/e/27a351
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
References:
“Digital Marketing & Social Media Podcast To Grow Your Business.” OnlineDrea, 5 July 2024, https://onlinedrea.com/podcast/.
“Do This, Not That! For Marketers Only!” Jay Schwedelson, 8 Dec. 2023, https://jayschwedelson.com/podcast/.
“Online Marketing Made Easy Business Podcast: Amy Porterfield.” Amy Porterfield | Online Marketing Expert, 21 Aug. 2024, https://www.amyporterfield.com/digital-marketing-podcast/.
“The Agent Survival Guide Podcast.” Ritter Insurance Marketing, https://ritterim.com/podcast/. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
“The Influencer Podcast.” Julie Solomon, 8 Feb. 2023, https://juliesolomon.net/podcast/.
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Dec 27, 2024 • 1h 34min
Top 5 Episodes of 2024
Join Sarah as she counts down the top 5 Agent Survival Guide Podcast episodes of 2024! Find out if your favorite episode made the cut… and thanks for listening this year!
Number Five: [02:22]
Number Four: [21:29]
Number Three: [31:18]
Number Two: [39:18]
Number One: [01:04:19]
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Links to Individual Episodes:
5 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent: https://pod.fo/e/28ab20
Agent’s Guide to Email Communication Resources: https://pod.fo/e/28ab27
Developing a Retention Mindset ft. Blake Amos: https://pod.fo/e/28ab52
Key Changes for ACA Open Enrollment 2025 ft. Ross Baker: https://pod.fo/e/28aaeb
Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://pod.fo/e/28ab7f
Additional Episodes You Might Like:
5 Things About Prepping for the Insurance License Exam: https://pod.fo/e/28ab2c
9 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28ab2e
How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance: https://pod.fo/e/28aaf7
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa: https://pod.fo/e/27a351
Steps to Get Ready for OEP: Federal & State Exchanges: https://pod.fo/e/28aaf6
What Today's Financial Environment Means for Medicare Beneficiaries & Agents: https://pod.fo/e/28aafb
Resources for Insurance Agents:
Developing an Agency — Your Guide to Getting Started: https://www.ritterim.com/agency-guide/
Email Template for Client Check-in: https://ritterim.com/documents/client-check-in-email-template.docx
FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://ritterim.com/blog/fmo-vs-imo-vs-nmo-vs-mga-vs-ga-whats-the-difference/
How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-professional-organizations-make-you-a-better-agent/
Increase Sales and Productivity with the Busy Medicare Agent’s Sales Planner: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/increase-sales-and-productivity-with-the-busy-medicare-agents-sales-planner/
Modern Medicare Marketing for Today's Agents: https://www.ritterim.com/modern-marketing-guide/
Request a Portfolio Review from Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/portfolio/
Ritter Agent Handbook: https://docs.ritterim.com/documents/compliance/Ritter-Agent-Handbook-2024.pdf
Ritter Insurance Marketing Official Site: https://ritterim.com/
Stay Organized with the Busy ACA Agent’s Sales Calendar: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/stay-organized-with-the-busy-aca-agents-sales-calendar/
The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention: https://ritterim.com/client-retention-guide/
The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/
The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt. 1: Market Yourself: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list-pt.-1-market-yourself/
Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales: https://ritterim.com/free-guide/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link
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The resources in Agent's Guide to Email Communication Reesources are the opinions of staff and agents who work with Ritter Insurance Marketing. We cannot guarantee that an agent’s business will succeed if utilizing these recommendations. An agents is solely responsible for making all decisions and taking actions related to their business.

Dec 20, 2024 • 10min
5 Holiday Podcast Recommendations
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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Dec 18, 2024 • 5min
Agent Apps | Apps for Wellness
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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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
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Dec 16, 2024 • 7min
5 Business Podcasts to Follow
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!
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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:
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