

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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Sep 30, 2021 • 24min
International Podcast Day 2021
Celebrate International Podcast Day with the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! We ♥ podcasts, so we’re back with another fun episode of podcast recommendations. Sarah shares what she’s been listening to AND what’s coming soon that she’s excited about!
Mentioned in this episode:
70 Over 70
Bridgewater
Endless Thread
Goodnight, World
Impostors
Nice Try!
Not Past It
Rabbits
The Alarmist
The Atlas Obscura Podcast
The Dropout
The Infinite Dial 2021
The Just Enough Family
Today, Explained
Toxic: The Britney Spears Story
The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel
More episodes you’ll like:
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2021
Podcasts We’re Currently Listening To (Winter 2021)
Top 5 Podcasts of 2020
International Podcast Day 2020
Podcast Recommendations for Summer 2020
Podcasts We’re Currently Listening To
Top 5 Podcasts of 2019
International Podcast Day 2019
Behind the Scenes of the ASG Podcast
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Nov 24, 2020 • 10min
Top 10 Holiday Toys 2020 | The Tuesday Ten
It’s back! Our official list of 2020’s top 10 holiday toys! We did the research so you don’t have to! Sarah has a thing for research, spreadsheets, and really delights in the finding the perfect gift. Let her help you survive holiday toy shopping!
Mentioned in this episode:
Blume Rainbow Sparkle Surprise – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Hatchimals Pixies Crystal Flyers – Amazon | Target | Walmart
LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Little Live Pets Gotta Go Flamingo – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Surprise Clubhouse – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Na! Na! Na! Ultimate Surprise – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Nintendo Switch – Amazon | Target | Walmart
O.M.G. Remix Fashion Dolls – Amazon | Target | Walmart
PAW Patrol Dino Patroller – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Present Pets – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Squeakee the Balloon Dog – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Star Wars The Child Animatronic Edition – Amazon | Target
Vtech KidiZoom Creator Cam – Amazon | Target | Walmart
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November 20, 2020 | The Friday Five
The Friday Five for November 20, 2020: Amazon Pharmacy; Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine; A Zoom Thanksgiving?; TikTok Rolls Out Parental Controls; Thanksgiving Desserts (and BONUS: sides!)
Build Your Brand with Community Involvement
Connect with your local community and grow your insurance business at the same time! Use our helpful tips to get started.
Carriers and Plans Participating in CMS Model to Save Consumers on Insulin Costs
Get the scoop on the Part D Senior Savings Model! This new initiative brings major insulin savings to your Medicare clients. They could pay just $35 for a one-month supply of insulin. Learn all the details in this can't miss episode of our Agent Survival Guide Podcast.
How Selling Insurance Helps Give Back
In the insurance industry, there's plenty of opportunities to give back. Discover how agents make a difference in their communities every day, and how you can, too!
The Agents Survival Guide Podcast Turns 3! Celebrate with us!!!
Three years, more than three hundred episodes published, dozens of rabbit holes explored, and countless cups of coffee consumed. Thanks for sticking with us! Listen for details on our 3rd Birthday Giveaway! 🥳
Articles to Share with Your Clients:
Dishes to Impress Your Friends: Cariofi Alla Giudia
Carciofi alla Giudia is a classic Italian-Jewish fried artichoke dish that takes everything you love about potato chips and improves upon it. Ready to learn how to make them?
Subscription Boxes for Seniors Bring Wellness to Your Doorstep
Subscription boxes can be very beneficial for seniors, especially if they promote a hobby or healthy eating. We look at a few of the ways subscription boxes for seniors can be utilized.
Why Do We Celebrate That? Classic Christmas Traditions
Christmas is a holiday with many classic traditions, from the Christmas tree to parties and wassailing. But when you think about it, why do we celebrate that?
The latest from Ritter’s Blog:
2021 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles
CMS recently released their numbers for 2021 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Let’s see how these changes might affect your clients in the coming year.
Navigating Insurance Sales During the Medicare AEP & COVID
You need commissions, but you don’t want to catch, or spread, COVID. Can you compliantly check temperatures or ask health questions in person? Will more carriers allow remote Medicare sales? How can you have a profitable Annual Enrollment Period during the current health crisis?
How to Get Started in Medicare Sales
Starting out as an insurance agent in the Medicare industry can seem daunting. There are many ins and outs of selling Medicare and quite a list of things you need to decide and do.
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Nov 26, 2019 • 16min
Top 10 Holiday Toys 2019 | The Tuesday Ten
Let us help you survive the holidays! We’ve done all the research (we 💖 research) and we’ve compiled our official list of the top ten holiday toys for 2019. You don’t want to miss this one!
Mentioned in this episode:
(In alphabetical order)
Baby Shark Fingerlings– Amazon | Target | Walmart
Baby Shark Hand Puppet – Amazon | Walmart
Barbie Dream Plane – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Blume Doll – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Frozen 2 Singing Elsa Doll – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Frozen 2 Anna and Elsa Doll Set – Amazon | Target
Frozen 2 Ultimate Arendelle Castle Play Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Hatching Toothless – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Hot Wheels id Smart Track Kit – Amazon | Target
Hot Wheels Colossal Crash Track Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Imaginext Transforming Batmobile – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Juno My Baby Elephant – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Kindi Kids Snack Time Friends – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Amazing Surprise – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Glamper – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Winter Disco Dolls – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Winter Disco Fluffy Pets – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Winter Disco Lils – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Lego Hidden Side Newbury Haunted High School – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Melissa & Doug Slice-and-Bake Wooden Cookie Play Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Melissa & Doug Top and Bake Wooden Pizza Counter Play Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Melissa & Doug Turtle Ball Pit – Amazon | Walmart
NERF Fortnite AR-L Elite Dart Blaster – Amazon | Target | Walmart
NERF Fortnite Sp-L Elite Dart Blaster – Amazon | Target | Walmart
NERF Fortnite Ap-R & Llama Targets – Amazon
Nintendo Switch (HADSKABAA or HADSKAAAA) – Walmart
Nintendo Switch Lite – Amazon | Target | Walmart
PJ Masks PJ Seeker – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Pictionary Air – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Ryan’s World Treasure Safe – Walmart
Scruff-A-Luv Electronic Mystery Plush – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Treasure X Alien Dissection Kit with Slime, Action Figure, and Treasure – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Treasure X Kings Gold Treasure Tomb – Amazon | Target | Walmart
How to tell if you’re buying the old Nintendo Switch or the new one
More episodes you’ll like:
Build Your Brand with Community Involvement | ASG189
Connect with your local community and grow your insurance business at the same time! Use our helpful tips to get started.
How Selling Insurance Helps Give Back | ASG190
In the insurance industry, there are plenty of opportunities to give back. Discover how agents make a difference in their communities every day, and how you can, too!
November 22, 2019 | The Friday Five
The Friday Five for November 22, 2019: The Trump Administration announces health care transparency rules, Slack shares drop, Microsoft Teams' user base rises, beware of "juice-jacking" while traveling, Facebook and Instagram hide like counts, and find out what’s new and coming soon from the Agent Survival Guide team!
The latest from Agent Survival Guide:
2020 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles
CMS just released their numbers for 2020 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Let’s take a look and see how these numbers might affect... (read more)
5 Major Things to Expect in the Medicare Advantage Market for 2020
Spoiler alert: With the way the market’s looking for 2020, we feel confident saying now’s a FANTASTIC time to be selling Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Here’s why. The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)... (read more)
What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments
When you’re thinking of everything you need to do to prepare for appointments this Annual Enrollment Period, be sure to think of things outside your memorized to-do list. Pens? Check. Scopes of... (read more)
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