Agent Survival Guide | Empowering Insurance Agents to Survive Today and Thrive Tomorrow

Not enough hours in the day? ✋🏼 We've been there! In this episode, we explore problems that can be a time-suck for insurance agents. Our list of solutions could change the game for your business! Read the text version   Free Downloads: Months of Medicare Sales Planner The Busy ACA Agent’s Sale Calendar   Resources: 5 Things From the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill Field Notes on Digital Marketin...

The Friday Five for July 18, 2025: Update on Regulation Banning Medical Debt from Credit Reporting Google Announces NotebookLM Featured Notebooks This week in Apple Rumors Threads Usage Up, Meta Testing Facebook Login 2026 Midwest D-SNP Market Opportunity   Get Connected: 🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 💌Send feedback, questions,...

Are you just starting out in the insurance industry and aren’t sure what path is right for you? In this episode we break down the pros and cons of becoming a captive or independent agent.   Work with Ritter Insurance Marketing   Resources: 3 Advantages of Being an Independent Insurance Agent 10 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification FAQs...

Don’t miss the ASG Podcast cheat sheet on keeping in touch with client the old-fashioned way – through mail. 💌 We’ve got resources, tips, strategies, and more!   Read the text version   Mail Communication Resources: Canva Lead Concepts Lunacy Microsoft Designer MOO Office Depot ReminderMedia Staples Vistaprint   Ritter Resources: Agent Compliance Handbook Field Notes on Digital Marketing Resource...

Ready for a better commission tracking solution? Don’t miss our episode featuring suggestions on tracking your hard-earned commissions.   Register for your FREE RitterIM.com Account   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification Building the Foundation for S...

In this week’s Friday Five, Sarah gives her first impressions on what agents need to know about the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill. Learn more about what’s changed for Medicare, Medicaid, ACA, and more!   Get Connected: 🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast ! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com o...

Partnerships can be a powerful growth strategy for your business. Learn more about marketing your business through collaboration and community involvement.   Read the text version   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: 5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd 5 Things to Consi...

We’ve got the breakdown of all the Medicare and Medicare Advantage enrollment periods that beginner agents need to know.   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: 10 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/10-essential-tools-for-beginner-insurance-agents/ Apps for Comparin...

Take your business into the modern world of digital marketing. We’ve compiled the ultimate guide to getting started, tips, resources, and more!   Read the text version   Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing   Full-Service Digital Marketing Services: $99 Social ConciergeBee Disruptive Advertising Firebelly Marketing Hubstaff Talent Ignite Visibility KlientBoost LinkedIn Lyfe Marketing ReminderM...

Learn how to promote your insurance business with traditional marketing strategies. We cover what agents should know: marketing materials, use cases, and where to find resources!   Partner Resources: AllOver Media Lead Concepts LeadingResponse ReminderMedia Branded Magazine Info Ritter Agents working with ReminderMedia   Design Resources: 99Designs Fiverr Freelancer Upwork   Print Resources: 4impr...

In this episode of Agent Essentials, we’re covering the definition of the Health Insurance Marketplace!   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans   Resources: FREE DOWNLOAD – The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://r...

Ever thought about incorporating your insurance business? Not sure if it’s the right move? In this episode, Sarah is joined by attorneys Frank Lavery and Justin Abodalo to learn more about business entities and how they’re structured. Frank focuses on the corporate law side, while Justin specializes in tax implications. Listen as theyir share their knowledge and weigh the pros and cons of each bus...

How unstoppable would you be if you lost the fear of being seen? Linda Ugelow, author of Delight in the Limelight, joins Sarah to talk about how agents can overcome the fear of public speaking, conquer the fear of being on camera, and learn to rightfully bask in the limelight.   Order Your Copy of Delight in the Limelight   Connect with Linda Ugelow: Blog Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Official Websi...

  We're back with more podcast recommendations all in the name of celebrating International Podcast Day 2022! Sarah has updates, recommendations, and a brand-new feature this year. Listen, like, and follow along... we hope you find some new favorites!   Follow Us on Social!   Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ Link...

  After 400+ episodes of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast, we've learned some things! Rather than keep that knowledge to ourselves, we're sharing it with you... and asking for your stories, too!!! What’s the best business lesson you ever learned? We want to know! Email the ASG Podcast or call the hotline at 1-717-562-7211!   Mentioned in this episode:   Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketi...

  Survive holiday toy shopping with Sarah! She's done her research, created the spreadsheets, and compiled her list of must-have toys. Listen to hear her picks for the Top Holiday Toys of 2021.   Mentioned in this episode:   Baby Alive Lulu Achoo – Amazon | Target | Walmart Beyblade Burst Surge Speedstorm Motor Strike Battle Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart Bluey Ultimate Caravan Adventures Caravan...

  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 O...

  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...

  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 – Am...