Agent Survival Guide Podcast | ASG Podcast
Channel Details
Agent Survival Guide Podcast | ASG Podcast
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 get...
Recent Episodes
379 episodes
More People Working Past Age 65: What It Means for Agents Selling Medicare Plans
When you picture the typical Medicare client, you most likely picture someone who is enjoying the golden years of retirement. However, there are many...
How to Stay Top of Mind & Build Trust That Drives Growth ft. Bjorn Piltingsrud and Andrew Saksa
Keeping your clients coming back is crucial to the success of your insurance business. But how often should we reach out to clients? How do we reach o...
Escaping the Procrastination Station | Monday Motivation
Procrastination happens to the best of us… Sarah included! Don’t miss her tips for booking your ticket out of this liminal space and onto the next par...
MyChart Medicare Kit Scam
The Friday Five for August 21, 2026:
🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide P...
How to Organize a Turning 65 Seminar on a Budget
The insurance business moves fast, so the best time to start building trust is before your services are needed. A great example of this is a Turning 6...
Myths About Selling Medicare... Debunked for Agents and Beneficiaries!
Misconceptions about insurance can sometimes get in the way of both the agent selling the plans and the client who is browsing the insurance market. I...
New CMS Identity Proofing & Agent Authorization Rules
The Friday Five for August 14, 2026:
🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide P...
5 More Ways to Generate Medicare Leads
In this episode of the Agent Survival Guide podcast, we teach agents five unique ways to help them find new clients in the insurance world. While most...
Marketplace Training Resources for Health Insurance Agents
Now that you’ve completed your FFM certification, what’s next? Continue your learning with our list of resources! Launch into ACA sales by increasing...
2027 ACA & Medicare Cost Projections
The Friday Five for August 7, 2026:
🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Po...
The Pros and Cons of Selling Insurance
If you're thinking about becoming an insurance agent, you may be thinking about what can come along with the career change? What are some of the perks...
5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Insurance Plans
Heard any of these myths about selling ACA plans? We’re debunking the rumors and delivering facts on ACA insurance sales. Listen as we set the record...
Turning Life Changes into Sales Opportunities ft. Bobby Nerum & Danica Stover
Life stage changes bring opportunities to talk with your clients about their coverage. Bobby Nerem and Danica Stover explain how leveraging this strat...
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Updates, CMS Appeals & CE Credits
The Friday Five for July 31, 2026:
🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Pod...
Selling Medicare Insurance: Why it’s Worth It
After becoming an insurance agent, there might be some difficulty deciding what types of insurance to sell. In this episode, we break down the positiv...
Insurance Agents Can Generate More Leads with a Referral Marketing Strategy
Referrals are a powerful lead generating tool, especially for insurance agents! Find out more in this explainer on referral marketing how to implement...
Here Are the Medicare Out-of-Pocket Expenses That Cost Beneficiaries the Most
Out-of-pocket exposure is an important component in Medicare coverage conversations. In this episode, learn which costs factor into the OOP equation a...
Navigate Medicare Drug and Durable Medical Equipment Coverage for Diabetes
When your client has diabetes, what does (and doesn’t) Medicare cover? We talk about how diabetes treatments, supplies, and services are covered by th...
Finding Opportunity Despite Medicare & ACA Market Challenges
The Friday Five for July 17, 2026:
🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Pod...
Empower Your Prospects to Act Before Turning 65
In the insurance industry, if your job begins and ends with meeting clients and selling insurance, you’re missing out on opportunities. In this episod...
Real Sales Expectations for Insurance Agents
Are your expectations grounded in reality? Or, are you setting yourself up for disappointment? Goals are great, smart goals are even better, but we of...
2027 ACA Exchange & FFM Certification
Don’t miss the details on 2027 ACA Certification for the Federal Marketplace and State-Based Exchanges! We cover training deadlines, continuing educat...
New Scam Targeting Insurance Agents
The Friday Five for July 10, 2026:
🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Pod...
Medicare & Medicaid Compared: How Both Programs Benefit Insurance Agents
Have you ever had a client mistake Medicare and Medicaid (or have you mixed the two up)? In this episode of the Agent Survival Guide podcast, we’re co...
How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility For Your Clients
Did you know that CMS estimates three million Medicare beneficiaries aren’t enrolled in the government’s Medicare Extra Help program but could benefit...
Q3 ACA Sales Calendar
The 3rd quarter of each year is an essential period of time for preparing yourself. Before the ACA Open Enrollment is upon us, know the details, the d...
Q3 Medicare Sales Planner
Q3 has arrived and preparations for AEP 2027 are starting. Listen to find out what agents selling Medicare should focus on during this time of year.
Certification 2027, America Turns 250, Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Demo Webinar
The Friday Five for June 26, 2026:
🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival G...
The Top 5 Products to Sell During Medicare's Lock-In Period
Here are the top five insurance products you should be looking to sell during the Medicare lock-in period. The insurance industry never stops moving....
2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info
Keep track of your AEP prep to-do checklist with help from Ritter's certification resources! Listen to find out how to access AHIP, NABIP, carrier MA...
Federal Judge Vacates Several CMS ACA Provisions
The Friday Five for June 19, 2026:
🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Pod...
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents
Listen as we explore why community-based marketing is becoming more popular and how insurance agents can get started. This strategy is a great way for...
Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year
This episode of the Agent Survival Guide podcast explores 5-Star Medicare Advantage plans. We’ll break down what they are, how they became 5-star plan...
CMS Medicaid Work Requirements
The Friday Five for June 12, 2026:
🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Pod...
2027 NABIP Medicare Certification
Learn more about the NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification. This program is another way agents can satisfy their Medicare & Fraud, Waste, and Abuse t...
The Power of Daily Affirmations in Insurance Sales
Transform your thinking, transform your insurance business. Find out how daily affirmations can be a gamechanger for your agency and yourself, persona...
Should You Hire Licensed-Only Agents for Your Insurance Agency?
Licensed-Only Agents (LOAs) can help scale your insurance agency growth. But are they right for your insurance business? Listen to find out!
2027 MA and Part D Max Commissions
The Friday Five for June 5, 2026:
🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podc...
What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It?
Learn more about AHIP requirements, how certification works for insurance agents, and more! Don't stress - we've got plenty of tips to help you surviv...
6 Steps to Scale Your Insurance Business to an Agency
Ready to grow your insurance business? Great! Not sure where to start? Listen for our road map! We outline 6 steps to take when you want to make the j...