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

Sarah J. Rueppel | Ritter Insurance Marketing | Insurance Agent Tips, Tools & Training
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Medicare Advantage
Affordable Care Act
Ritter Insurance Marketing
Insurance Agents
Annual Enrollment Period
Medicare Part D
Health Insurance
CMS
AHIP Certification
Insurance Industry
Insurance Sales
Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services
CMS Regulations
Compliance
Insurance Marketing
Medicaid
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Content Library
Inflation Reduction Act

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 sel... more

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Lisa Lynch
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Jeff Snyder
Senior Content Marketer at Ritter Insurance Marketing
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Demetri Simos
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Dawn Myers
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Dan Spitale
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Episode: Overcoming Burnout in Insurance Sales ft. Dan Spitale
Lisa Marzolino
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Dr. Noah St. John
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Jake McGeoy
Senior Manager of Agent Relations in Maryland
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Don Connelly
45-year veteran in the financial services industry, expert in conversational and soft skills coaching.
Episode: How Storytelling Helps Agents Quickly Connect with Clients ft. Don Connelly

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Sarah Ruppell
Host of Agent Survival Guide segments and related shows; frequently leads discussions on insurance marketing, Medicare, and agent education.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Great podcast

    This content is worth your time and almost always relevant to things I’m dealing with as an agent. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ellesappelle4
    United Statesa year ago
  • Ritter Rocks

    Great job, Sarah!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wetzeem
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners appreciate practical, actionable tactics for growing an insurance practice.
The guidance around compliant marketing and leveraging tools is consistently praised.
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Feedback often notes value from sponsor resources and agency-building frameworks.

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How Insurance Agents Can Avoid Isolation & Build Stronger Connections ft. Dawn Myers
Q: What advice could you give to someone who is just getting their start in this industry?
Don't isolate yourself; attend happy hours and training events, ask questions, and start building a network as soon as possible because you learn faster when you collaborate with others.
The Insurance Agent’s Quick Guide to Medicare Supplement Birthday Rule States
Q: Can clients use Medigap birthday rules to switch to a Medicare Advantage plan?
No, switching via the birthday rule is only applicable for MedSupp to MedSupp coverage, not for Medicare Advantage.
The Insurance Agent’s Quick Guide to Medicare Supplement Birthday Rule States
Q: Do all insurers have to honor a state's birthday rule?
Yes, if all eligibility criteria are met and the change holds up against the state's law, insurers should honor it.
The Insurance Agent’s Quick Guide to Medicare Supplement Birthday Rule States
Q: Why should your clients use the birthday rule?
Clients could benefit from lower premiums, coverage changes without medical underwriting, and a better insurance company for better service when using the birthday rule.
The Insurance Agent’s Quick Guide to Medicare Supplement Birthday Rule States
Q: When should a client use their state's Medigap birthday rule?
Clients should use the Medigap birthday rule if they are unhappy with their current coverage during the specified timeframe in their state's rules.

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What is Agent Survival Guide about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, practitioner-focused show for insurance agents, with a heavy emphasis on Medicare products, content marketing, compliance, and strategic partnerships. Episodes routinely cover marketing tools (Content Library, social media, affinity partnerships), compliant prospecting and messaging (C-SNPs, GLP-1 coverage, balance model), and scalable growth tactics (distribution strategies, cross-selling, downlines, and territory expansion). There's a strong bias toward actionable, step-by-step guidance, plus frequent reminders about staying compliant, leveraging sponsor resources, and using community and local partnerships to build trust and drive growth. Noteworthy is the recurring emphasis on integrating technology-enabled tools and ecosys... more

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2. Jeff Snyder
3. Demetri Simos
4. Dawn Myers
5. Dan Spitale
6. Lisa Marzolino
7. Dr. Noah St. John
8. Jake McGeoy

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