Agent Survival Guide | Empowering Insurance Agents to Survive Today and Thrive Tomorrow
By Sarah J. Rueppel | Ritter Insurance Marketing | Insurance Agent Tips, Tools & Training
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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.
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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5 Ways Insurance Agents Should Be Using Ask Integrity
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Sep 11, 2026 |
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Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent's Most Important Non-Renewable Resource
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Sep 09, 2026 |
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ACA in 2027: CMS Changes, Fraud Prevention & Identity Proofing ft. Arthur Barlow
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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The Ideal Client for Medicare Advantage Plans
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Sep 02, 2026 |
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Before You Recruit: Setting Up Your Agency for Success
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Aug 31, 2026 |
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Ritter & Integrity Solutions for Industry Disruption in 2027
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Aug 28, 2026 |
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More People Working Past Age 65: What It Means for Agents Selling Medicare Plans
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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How to Stay Top of Mind & Build Trust That Drives Growth ft. Bjorn Piltingsrud and Andrew Saksa
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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Escaping the Procrastination Station | Monday Motivation
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Aug 24, 2026 |
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MyChart Medicare Kit Scam
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Aug 21, 2026 |
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How to Organize a Turning 65 Seminar on a Budget
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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Myths About Selling Medicare... Debunked for Agents and Beneficiaries!
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Aug 17, 2026 |
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New CMS Identity Proofing & Agent Authorization Rules
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Aug 14, 2026 |
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5 More Ways to Generate Medicare Leads
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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Marketplace Training Resources for Health Insurance Agents
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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2027 ACA & Medicare Cost Projections
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Aug 07, 2026 |
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The Pros and Cons of Selling Insurance
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Aug 06, 2026 |
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5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Insurance Plans
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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Turning Life Changes into Sales Opportunities ft. Bobby Nerem & Danica Stover
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Updates, CMS Appeals & CE Credits
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Jul 31, 2026 |
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Selling Medicare Insurance: Why it’s Worth It
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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Insurance Agents Can Generate More Leads with a Referral Marketing Strategy
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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Here Are the Medicare Out-of-Pocket Expenses That Cost Beneficiaries the Most
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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Navigate Medicare Drug and Durable Medical Equipment Coverage for Diabetes
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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Finding Opportunity Despite Medicare & ACA Market Challenges
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Jul 17, 2026 |
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Empower Your Prospects to Act Before Turning 65
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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Real Sales Expectations for Insurance Agents
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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2027 ACA Exchange & FFM Certification
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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New Scam Targeting Insurance Agents
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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Medicare & Medicaid Compared: How Both Programs Benefit Insurance Agents
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility For Your Clients
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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Q3 ACA Sales Calendar
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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Q3 Medicare Sales Planner
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Certification 2027, America Turns 250, Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Demo Webinar
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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The Top 5 Products to Sell During Medicare's Lock-In Period
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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Federal Judge Vacates Several CMS ACA Provisions
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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CMS Medicaid Work Requirements
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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2027 NABIP Medicare Certification
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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The Power of Daily Affirmations in Insurance Sales
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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Should You Hire Licensed-Only Agents for Your Insurance Agency?
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Jun 06, 2026 |
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2027 MA and Part D Max Commissions
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It?
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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6 Steps to Scale Your Insurance Business to an Agency
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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5 Takeaways from the 2027 CMS Marketplace Final Rule for Insurance Agents
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May 29, 2026 |
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3 Additional Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales
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May 27, 2026 |
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4 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales
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May 26, 2026 |
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Introducing the Integrity Health Plan
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May 15, 2026 |
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Content Corner: Fundamentals of Senior Finance
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May 13, 2026 |
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The Content Library: Content Marketing for Insurance Agents
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May 12, 2026 |
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How to Grow Your Insurance Business by 45%
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May 11, 2026 |
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Cigna Exits ACA, 2027 Certification Dates, Sleep Audio
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May 08, 2026 |
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The Beginner's Guide to C-SNPs
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May 07, 2026 |
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6 Proven Ways to Grow Annuity Sales
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May 06, 2026 |
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Facebook Basics for Insurance Agents
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May 05, 2026 |
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LinkedIn Basics for Insurance Agents
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May 04, 2026 |
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CMS Update on BALANCE Model & Medicare GLP-1 Bridge
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May 01, 2026 |
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FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference?
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Affinity Partnerships for Insurance Agents
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Big Moves in Healthcare & Tech: What Insurance Agents Should Watch
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Q2 Medicare Sales Planner
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Q2 ACA Sales Calendar
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Ready-Made Marketing for Insurance Agents: Inside the Content Library
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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The Complete Guide to Selling Critical Illness Plans
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Apr 18, 2026 |
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CMS 2026 Prior Authorization Proposed Rule
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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How Insurance Agents Can Avoid Isolation & Build Stronger Connections ft. Dawn Myers
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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4 Myths About Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Sales
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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5 Things About the CMS 2027 MA and Part D Final Rule
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Making Cross‑Selling Less Awkward for Insurance Agents ft. Demetri Simos and Dawn Myers
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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The Best Appointment Schedulers for Insurance Agents
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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CMS Final Rule on Fax & Snail Mail
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Overcoming Burnout in Insurance Sales ft. Dan Spitale
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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How to Save Beneficiaries Money on Prescription Drugs at a Preferred Pharmacy
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Microsoft Announces Copilot Health
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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How Plan Crosswalks Work in the ACA Marketplace
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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How to Follow Up with Medicare Clients Compliantly
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Demonstration
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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CMS Announces Part D Savings & 2027 Maximum Fair Prices for 15 New Medicare-Negotiated Drugs
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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5 Strategies to Sell More ACA Products
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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CMS CRUSH Initiative
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Instagram Basics for Insurance Agents
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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2026 MA Enrollment, a NIPR Scam & Spring Coffee Menus
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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The Benefits of Selling Medicare Special Needs Plans
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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State of the Senior Market 2026
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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The Insurance Agent’s Quick Guide to Medicare Supplement Birthday Rule States
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Q1 Medicare Sales Planner
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Q1 ACA Sales Calendar
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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5 Takeaways from the CMS 2027 Marketplace Proposed Rule
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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4 Ways to Fund Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance Agents Should Mention
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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What Is E&O Insurance & Do You Need It?
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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2026 ACA Enrollment Update
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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ACA Subsidies & Their Eligibility Requirements
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Fixed vs. Indexed vs. Fixed Indexed Annuities: What’s the Difference?
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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CMS 2027 MA & Part D Advance Notice
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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IntegrityCONNECT FAQs
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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2016 vs. 2026: The Insurance Edition
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum: ACA Metal Tier Levels
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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What Insurance Agents Need to Know About the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Program
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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2026 ACA Enrollment Snapshot #2
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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5 Ways to Generate Medicare Leads
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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6 Ways to Generate ACA Leads
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Ringing in the New Year with CMS
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Why Gen Z is a Good Fit For Selling Insurance
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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8 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollments from Medicare Plans
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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5 Tips for Seasoned Insurance Agents
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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5 Tips for New Insurance Agents
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Medicare Grievances & How Insurance Agents Can (Try To) Prevent Them
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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What Are the ACA Marketplace Alternatives for Health Insurance?
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Dec 20, 2025 |
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Top 5 Episodes of 2025
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Holly Jolly Holiday Traditions
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Holiday Gift Guide 2025
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Questions to Ask Clients Shopping for an ACA Plan
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Dec 13, 2025 |
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Enrollment Stats, Snapshots & Spotlights
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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The 2026 Medicare Part D Redesign Changes Agents Should Know
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Things to Think About Post-AEP
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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What Are the CMS Medicare Gift Rules?
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Developing Power Habits ft. Dr. Noah St. John
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance
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Dec 06, 2025 |
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Why Plan N Is Becoming a Go-To Medicare Supplement Choice
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Dec 06, 2025 |
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4 Ways to Help Your Clients Find Their Medicare Beneficiary Identifier
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Dec 06, 2025 |
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5 Takeaways from the CMS 2027 MA and Part D Proposed Rule
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Tips for Working With a Difficult Client
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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10 Tips to Submitting an Error-Free Medicare Enrollment Application
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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How to Ask Your Current Clients for Referrals
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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What Agents Can’t Say During Medicare Sales Appointments
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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The Hidden Value of Selling Medicare Supplements During AEP
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Nov 29, 2025 |
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FAQs & Guidelines on Compliant Medicare Marketing Materials
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Nov 29, 2025 |
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Holiday Toy Shopping Guide 2025
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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7 Actions You Can Take If Your Medicare Plans Go Non-Commissionable
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event
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Nov 22, 2025 |
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Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event
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Nov 22, 2025 |
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How Health Insurance Agents Can Stay TCPA Compliant
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Nov 22, 2025 |
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2026 Medicare Cost Roundup
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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How the ACA Subsidy Cliff Impacts Clients Shopping for Marketplace Coverage
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Understanding the ACA Marketplace & Exchanges
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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2026 Medicare Part A & B Premiums & Deductibles
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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7 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies
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Nov 15, 2025 |
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Prescription Drug Pricing: MFN & GENEROUS
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Celebrating 20 Years of Medicare AEPs & Growth: Looking Back at 2005
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales Pitch
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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5 Ways to Survive Enrollment Season 2026
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Medicare Prior Authorization Changes for Beneficiaries
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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5 MORE Real-Life Medicare Sales Scenarios and How to Handle Them
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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5 Real-Life Medicare Sales Scenarios & How to Handle Them
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Stress Relief Tips to Get You Through AEP
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Government & Insurers Reconsider Short-Term Limited Duration Product Changes
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Nov 01, 2025 |
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5 Spooky Stories for Halloween 👻
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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What CMS Requires Agents to Discuss Prior to Medicare Enrollments
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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The 2026 COLA Increase & How it Affects Your Clients
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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5 Tips to Make the Most of AEP
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Can Insurance Agents Charge Medicare Consultation Fees?
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Oct 25, 2025 |
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Ask Integrity Plan Insights
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Content Library: Cooking for Beginners ft. Jeff Snyder
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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How Insurance Agents Can Turn Anxiety into Fuel
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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AEP 2026 Kickoff
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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5 Days ‘Til AEP 2026
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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How Storytelling Helps Agents Quickly Connect with Clients ft. Don Connelly
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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2026 Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Premiums
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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4 Reasons Why Ritter Insurance Marketing Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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International Podcast Day 2022
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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Lessons Learned After 400 Episodes
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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Top 10 Holiday Toys 2021 | The Tuesday Ten
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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International Podcast Day 2021
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Top 10 Holiday Toys 2020 | The Tuesday Ten
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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Top 10 Holiday Toys 2019 | The Tuesday Ten
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Nov 26, 2019 |