Agent Survival Guide Podcast

  Not using Facebook? We outline 5 key reasons why you should start. And the fact that 79% of Americans use it isn't one of them. Mentioned in this Episode: SMT002: Social Media & ComplianceSocial Media Compliance Guide PDF The latest from ASG: 4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance AgentHow to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on TimeWhat's New in the 2019 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines? Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Discover the power of forums. We unpack it all, how to get started, what you should post, etiquette rules, and more! Join the Agent Survival Guide Forum. Mentioned in this Episode: 25 Forum Posting Etiquette TipsAgent Survival Guide Forum The latest from ASG: 4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance AgentHow to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on TimeWhat's New in the 2019 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines? Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Learn how to use LinkedIn to target your audience. Get ready to join a group and join the conversation. Mentioned in this Episode: Ritter's Insurance Agents Questions and Answers Group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4136884Ritter Insurance Marketing on LinkedIn The latest from ASG: 4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance AgentHow to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on TimeWhat's New in the 2019 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines? Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Show your LinkedIn connections that you'e the expert. We've got the best practices for publishing posts and sharing articles. Mentioned in this Episode: Agent Survival GuideThinkAdvisor: Life & Health The latest from ASG: 4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance AgentHow to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on TimeWhat's New in the 2019 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines? Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  What's your LinkedIn etiquette? Tune in and learn the code of connecting on this professional social network. The latest from ASG: 4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance AgentHow to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on TimeWhat's New in the 2019 Medicare Communication and Marketing Guidelines? Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Become a LinkedIn All-Star. We cover what you need to know to get this coveted profile status. Mentioned in this Episode: LinkedIn: The Ultimate Cheat SheetThe 7 Factors That Increase The Psychological Impact of Your Profile PhotoThree Steps to Writing The Perfect LinkedIn Summary The latest from ASG: How to Get Your Enrollment Kits on TimeReady to Join an FMO? 10 Things to ConsiderTech Takeaways for Forward Thinking Insurance Agents Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  If you're not on LinkedIn, you're missing out. Find out why you need to join this social network for professionals. Download our LinkedIn Guide PDF. Mentioned in this Episode: Ritter's Company LinkedIn Page The latest from ASG: 2019 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info Is HereWhat an FMO Can Do for your BusinessWhat is AHIP and Why Do You Need It? Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Master the art of the Tweet with the Agent Survival Guide Team. Learn the six different types of tweets and how to write them. ASG's 6 Formats for Writing Tweets: 1. Shared Content Tweet [ARTICLE TITLE]: https://www.URL.com via @TwitterHandle #hashtag Example: 5 simple ways to use email to build relationships and grow sales https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2016/05/27/5-simple-ways-to-use-email-to-build-relationships via @ThinkAdvisor #marketing #insurance 2. Shared Content with Commentary Tweet [YOUR OPINION]: https://www.URL.com via @TwitterHandle #hashtag Example: With Med Supp enrollment on the rise, now's the time to broaden your portfolio. Here's why: https://agentsurvivalguide.com/medicare-supplements-fill-the-gaps-in-your-portfolio via @RitterIM #Medicare #RitterASG 3. Retweet with Commentary [YOUR OPINION] #hashtag [EMBEDDED ORIGINAL TWEET] Example: https://twitter.com/RitterIM/status/735859481511354368 4. Problem/Solution Tweet Don't let your [ASSET][NEGATIVE RESULT]. Find out how to [GOAL] here: https://www.URL.com #hashtag Example: Too busy to make #PDP sales? Let us enroll for you & we'll pay you for it. https://www.ritterim.com/ritterreferral #RitterReferral 5. Stat/Fact Tweet Did you know that [STAT]? https://www.URL.com #hashtag Example: eHealth #Medicare Membership Grows 42% Year over Year: https://blog.ritterim.com/2016/04/29/ehealth-medicare-membership-grows-42-year-over-year #agents #RitterTwitter 6. Photo Tweet [PHOTO CAPTION] #hashtag [ATTACH IMAGE] Example: https://twitter.com/RitterIM/status/936679552478318593 The latest from ASG: 2019 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info Is HereWhat an FMO Can Do for your BusinessWhat is AHIP and Why Do You Need It? Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Discover the meaning behind this symbol, how to include it in your tweets, and why it's so important for engagement on Twitter. ASG's 7 Rules for Using #Hashtags: Hashtags don't have spaces between words or punctuation in words. Hashtag phrases are usually CamelCase. Each word is capitalized to help you read it, i.e. #InsuranceAgents not #insuranceagents. Hashtags can occur anywhere in a tweet – at the beginning, the middle, or the end. Hashtagged words that become very popular are often Trending Topics (which are highlighted in the sidebar of your Twitter feed). If you tweet with a hashtag on a public account, anyone who does a search for that hashtag can find your tweet. #Don't #spam #with #hashtags. Avoid over-tagging a single tweet. (The recommendation is no more than two to three hashtags per tweet.) Use hashtags only on tweets relevant to the topic. So don't add #insurance to a tweet about a bad hair day. Suggested Hashtags: #Medicare | #Seniors | #Insurance | #Agents | #InsuranceAgents | #LifeInsurance | #Brokers | #Healthcare | #HealthInsurance | #CMS | #ACA | #Obamacare Mentioned in this Episode: Did I Tweet or Did I Twitter?How to Be Successful on Twitter: 9 Surprising Stats to Know The latest from ASG: How Professional Organizations Make You a Better AgentWhat an FMO Can Do for your BusinessWhat is AHIP and Why Do You Need It? Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Learn how to build your credibility (and your audience!) by engaging others on Twitter. Mentioned in this Episode: @RitterIM The latest from ASG: Sense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing PlansWhat An FMO Can Do for Your BusinessWhat is AHIP and Why Do You Need It? Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Ready to connect on Twitter? We've got a few tips to help you start the conversation with your peers on this popular social media network! Download the Twitter Guide PDF. Mentioned in this Episode: @RitterIM - Ritter Insurance Marketing on Twitter Social Media Sparked, Accelerated Egypt's Revolutionary Fire The latest from ASG: How Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay HealthyHow Professional Organizations Make You a Better AgentStandard Medicare Supplement Plans & Benefits Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  CMS compliance rules everything you do, even on social media. Follow these best practices to make sure you stay compliant. Download the Social Media Compliance Guide PDF. ASG Social Media Compliance Guidelines: DO NOT treat a follow, like, or comment as a permission to contact (PTC). If someone contacts you through social media, ask them to get in touch with you via email or by phone so you can keep a record. DO answer questions on social media. While a comment isn’t a PTC, it is compliant to respond to a question or comment on a public social media forum. However, you can’t address them beyond the scope of the question or statement. DO NOT buy (or use) social media leads or referrals. Never buy social media contacts as a form of lead generation. Even if you’re given a free list of social media profiles, you cannot initiate contact. Instead, ask your friends and current clients to share your information with potential leads (who must contact you first before you can talk to them). Word of mouth is your business’ best friend. DO keep things generic. No carriers, logos, or specific product information. Promote your services only. It’s OK if you want to tell your clients that you specialize in Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, or PDP, but not which carriers you represent. It’s OK if you want to share information that your clients can obtain in the public domain (such as how much Part B premiums are), but not information that is specific to a product or a plan. Use Common Sense – Just because someone else is doing it, doesn’t make it compliant. Make sure you thoroughly review the CMS guidelines for yourself and ask your FMO or other trusted colleagues educated questions when you see something you’re not sure about. It’s better to be safe than sorry in these instances, which is why we prefer to stick to a PR approach. Mentioned in this Episode: CMS 2019 Medicare Communications and Marketing GuidelinesSocial Media Marketing for Insurance AgentsDo’s and Don’ts of Medicare Compliance ǀ ASG005 What’s New in the 2019 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines? ǀ ASG083 The latest from ASG: 4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance AgentHow Medicareful Helps You Sell Ancillary ProductsHow to Pitch Medicare Medicare Savings Accounts (MSAs) Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Get started on social media with help from the Agent Survival Guide Team! We'll train you to use Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and more. Mentioned in this Episode: A Hot Trend: The Internet, Social Media & The ElderlyPew Research Center: Generations 2010 The Latest From ASG: 4 No-Good Reasons Why Insurance Agents QuitThe Latest on 2019 AHIP CertificationThe Survivor's AEP Checklist Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Find out how to use social media to grow your insurance business. Our industry-specific guide shows you how, from the benefits of social media marketing to the ins and outs of compliance, creating your own social media strategy, and more! The Agent Survival Guide team is excited to announce the launch of our newest eBook: Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents. We've said it before, there's social media and social media for business, and then there's social media for the insurance industry. In this eBook, we cover everything you need to know about using social media to grow your insurance business. Learn why social media is so important for your business, compliance do's and don'ts, how to create a social media strategy, and more! We are firm believers in hands-on teaching, so each section of the eBook comes with a specific action step that you can take to practice what you've learned. The best part? Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents is a FREE, comprehensive guide that was created specifically for professionals like you. We cannot wait for you to get your hands on it, read it front to back, save it, print it out, and refer back to it. Most of all, we're excited for you to get started on creating a social media marketing strategy for your business. Get Your eBook http://bit.ly/ASG-eBOOK Related: 4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMOCompliance & Social MediaRitter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.comWhat an FMO Can Do for Your Business Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Introducing the newest must-have resource for insurance agents — Agent Survival Kits! New to the market? Check out our Agent Survival Kit for Beginners. Been selling insurance for a while? Choose the Agent Survival Kit for Experts. Each kit is filled with resources like eBooks, articles, videos, and more!    Every industry has a set of codes, rules, a way of doing business, abbreviations, and anagrams that are unique to services and work in that field. We've certainly got alphabet soup in the health insurance industry, and when you add in government regulations; it’s a lot to keep track of — whether you’re new to the market or you’ve been doing this insurance agent thing for a while. We thought we should do something about that. So we developed something we’re calling an Agent Survival Kit. Two somethings, actually. There’s one for beginners just starting out selling insurance and one for experts who have been at it for awhile. Both kits are packed with helpful eBooks, articles, videos, and more!  New to the market? Survive today with the Agent Survival Kit for Beginners. This kit contains helpful tips and tricks to get your new insurance business started off on the right foot! Been in the field for a while? Thrive tomorrow with our Agent Survival Kit for Experts! There’s always more to learn, compliance changes to adjust to, new products to sell, and fresh tools to take advantage of. Which survival kit is right for you? Only you know the answer to that question, but you’ll find both kits at agent survival guide dot com slash kit. Check out our show notes for that link, click on it, and choose the kit that’s right for you. And again, that’s agent survival guide dot com slash kit. Choose Your Agent Survival Kit Here – https://agentsurvivalguide.com/kit Related: Ritter Insurance Marketing https://ritterim.comReady to Join an FMO? 10 Things to ConsiderWhat an FMO Can Do for Your Business Subscribe Here: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn