Agent Boost Marketing Podcast

This episode is a shameless plug for what we do as an FMO agency. We talk about what makes us different as an agency. We thought about making this 2 episodes, but it's just one big podcast for now! 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼‍🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter...

In this episode we talk about how plans are shaping up for AEP 2025. We talk about the CMS Demonstration of PDPs for 2025 and how that affects seniors. We also talk about the latest information on PDP premiums and if they may be commissionable. 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼‍🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/g...

We speak with Demetri Simos of GTL. GTL is a great supplmental insurance company that specializes in hospital indemnity plans and other products meant to fill the gaps in traditional insurance and Medicare. 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼‍🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly N...

In this episode we chat with Matt Rau from Devoted. We talk about WHY Devoted and some of the challenges going on in the industry! 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼‍🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ Agent Boost A...

In this episode we talk about how the IRA, Inflation Reduction Act, will affect agents and seniors. We also discuss other critical updates, SARS, Service Area Reductions, updated FMV CMS commissions, and the NABA (National Average Bid Amount) and how they will affect the industry. 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼‍🎓Join our Faceb...

In this episode we talk short-term health and the future of that product. We also talk about why AllState is a market leader in ancillary products and why you should work with them. 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼‍🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentb...

***The day after we filmed this podcast, news broke that a Texas Court Stays CMS CY2025 Final Rule on Agent and Broker Compensation and Contract Term Restrictions*** This comes quickly on the heels of the CMS overturning of the Chevron Doctrine by the Supreme Court. Although this is a positve for our industry, in the short term it causes even more chaos and confusion. 💻 Website: www.agentboost.co...

We speak with Sunfire's Chief Business Officer Ben Miller about how Sunfire became the market leading quoting and enrollment platform. We talk about the current state of the platform and what's next! 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼‍🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newslett...

We speak with the brilliant Grace Totman of Capstone. Grace is the Co-Head of Healthcare at Capstone DC. Conducts policy analysis to identify and assess unique opportunities for investors. Specialized in health care services, specifically Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and payor services. She lays out incredible insights from an industry insider perspective and gives agents, fmo, and anyo...

We talk about big changes coming to Medicare Part D due to the inflation reduction act. We talk about how this may affect conusmers and what brokers should know about these changes. 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼‍🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentb...

💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼‍🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ In this episode we talk with Marcelle Gathing of Zing. We talk about who Zing Healthcare is and what makes them different. We talk about Chronic...

In this episode Dan and Jeff cover all things ACA. We talk about ICHRA and the family glitch and other ACA topics. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit th...

This is a very comprehensive overview of what is going on in the Medicare Insurance Industry. We talk about all of the chaos and turmoil going on and ask who it benefits? We talk about lawsuits filed against CMS and Chevron Deference and what it may mean to our industry. Website 💻 www.agentboost.com Get Contracted💰 https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ Join our Facebook Group 👨🏼‍🎓ht...

In this episode, we highlight our trip to Boston to meet with the Devoted team. We highlight a lot of good market insights and also some of the attributes that make Devoted Health different. Website 💻 www.agentboost.com Get Contracted with Devoted💰 https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ Join our Facebook Group 👨🏼‍🎓https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the...

Website 💻 www.agentboost.com Get Contracted💰 https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ Join our Facebook Group 👨🏼‍🎓https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, he...

Exclusive Medizues Triail https://medizues.com/?ref=bryan29 On today's episode, we talk with Evan MacGuffie, the founder of Medizues. We talk about why this is such a useful tool for Medicare retention. Evan shares his origin story of going from a producing agent to creating a program that solved his own needs! This platform is extremely helpful and helps just about any agent with around a 100 or...

Website 💻 www.agentboost.com Get Contracted💰 https://agentboost.com/contact-us/ Join our Facebook Group 👨🏼‍🎓https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ In this episode we talk about WHY AHIP and certifications are important to carriers. We talk about MARX, what it is and why it's valuable to agents. Finally we wrap up with discussing Section 1557 and how they may affect Medicare Suppleme...

We cover the Steward Health Care bankruptcy and some of the effects of private equity on the healthcare system. We cover United Healthcare's CEO Andrew Witty messaging out to the market that he believes the Medicare industry is in a 3 year down cycle. We were kind of all over the place on this one, and then started talking about sales strategies agents are leveraging on the Medicare and ACA side o...

In this episode we talk about a lot of the recent news stories in the industry. We talk about Assurance IQ closing it's doors and what that means to the industry. We also talk about Walmart shutting down their health clinics. Finally we discussed Aetna's massive drop in stock price and CVS Aetna aquiring Hella + Health. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out t...

In this episode we discuss the FTC's ban of non competes and how that may affect the insurance industry and releases. We also discuss the rampant fraud happening in the ACA space and 2 massive lawsuits against ACA call centers. We talk about CMS reaction to the fraud and ideas of how to clean it up! Website 💻 www.agentboost.com Get Contracted💰 https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ Join...

CMS Call Letter Deep Dive & Agent Compensation. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the m...

We recap our experience down in Vegas at Medicarians. We talk about the event itself and value to agents and other industry figures. We talk about take aways, including the initial reaction to the CMS call letter. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales ta...

In this episode we talk with one of our long term field agents turned corporate Team Manager, Rich Post. Rich shares his story and journey about how the insurance industry has changed his life for the better! 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics...

In this episode we talk to Amy Koncar, our Head of Contracting and Agent onboarding. She talks about what specifically happens when an agent "contracts or onboards" with an FMO or carrier. She talks the work involved and why some FMOs or carriers don't give releases. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wo...

Many agents struggle to sell advantage plans to people on supplements. In this video we talk about some of the myths people have about advantage plans. Link to the Milliman Actuarial Study - https://www.milliman.com/en/insight/average-annual-beneficiary-health-care-costs-for-various-medicare-coverage-options-2021 www.agentboost.com 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance afici...