In this episode, we’re tapping our past podcast guests for more advice. This time around, we asked what advice they would offer to more seasoned insurance agents.

Just starting out in the insurance industry? There’s a lot to learn! We’ve compiled some tips from past podcast guests on the advice they would give to new insurance agents.

It’s important that agents are equipped to handle Medicare grievances when they arise. Listen to learn how to prepare and best practices for avoiding these situations.

The Affordable Care Act health insurance is a great option for many. But it may not be the right fit for your clients. Discover ACA alternatives that fit your clients’ needs.

Sarah reveals the top Agent Survival Guide Podcast episodes of 2025. Did your favorite episode make the cut? You’ll have to listen to find out!

Join our merry elves as we celebrate the newest Content Library release: A Happy, Healthy Christmas! We talk content with a cup of holiday cheer and a heaping side of nostalgia.

Sarah and Tina are back with another gift guide to help you survive holiday shopping! Listen as they chat about their favorite gifts to give and maybe one or two they’re hoping to receive this year.

Use these questions to help your client find the right Affordable Care Act coverage!

The Friday Five for December 12, 2025: - Wrapping Up AEP 2026 - Spotify Wrapped 2025 - Pebble Index 01 - 2026 ACA Enrollment Snapshot #1 - KFF 2026 Medicare Advantage Spotlight

New coverage year, new changes to Medicare Part D! Don’t miss our refresher on the Part D Redesign updates coming in 2026. Familiarize yourself with these changes now so you can be a helpful resource for your clients!

In this episode we’re highlighting some important things to think about while AEP is still fresh in your mind.

Before you wrap it up and put a bow on it, does that gift for your Medicare client follow CMS guidelines? Listen to this episode of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast to find out and stay compliant!   Read the text version   🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: Affinity Partnerships for Insurance Agents Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention What are the Medicare Gift Rules?   References: “Associations Urge Stronger Oversight of MA Marketing Practices.” Npaonline.Com, National Pace Association, https://www.npaonline.org/about-npa/news/news/2024/08/07/associations-urge-tougher-enforcement-of-anti-predatory-medicare-advantage-marketing-practices. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025. “General Questions Regarding Certain Fraud and Abuse Authorities.” Office of Inspector General | Government Oversight | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 8 July 2024, https://www.oig.hhs.gov/faqs/general-questions-regarding-certain-fraud-and-abuse-authorities. “Subpart V—Medicare Advantage Communication Requirements.” Federal Register :: Request Access, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025. “Subpart V—Part D Communication Requirements.” Federal Register :: Request Access, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V.  Accessed 18 Nov. 2025. “OIG-Policy-Statement-Gifts-of-Nominal-Value.Pdf.” Oig.Hhs.Gov/, https://www.oig.hhs.gov/documents/special-advisory-bulletins/887/OIG-Policy-Statement-Gifts-of-Nominal-Value.pdf. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025. “The Fine Line between Gifts and Bribes.” Adams & Associates, PLC, 14 Nov. 2023, https://www.azwhitecollarcrime.com/blog/2019/04/01/the-fine-line-between-gifts-and-bribes/.   Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel   Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

Dr. Noah St. John joins Sarah to talk about his Freedom Lifestyle Formula, Power Habits, and other strategies he’s written about over the years. Find out why Dr. Noah says that willpower doesn’t help change habits and there’s more to success than just mindset. Get ready to unlock your potential with his honest and actionable strategies.

As a certified insurance agent, staying CMS compliant is a crucial component to your success. Listen to this episode for a mini crash-course on best practices, guidelines, and resources to stay compliant.

Medicare Supplement comes in a few different variations, and each has its own merits. In this episode of our ASG Podcast, learn more about Med Supp Plan N and why it deserves a spot in your portfolio.

Your client’s Medicare Beneficiary Identifier is an important piece of the enrollment application. Discover the multiple ways for a client to locate their MBI and why it’s important.

CMS recently published their 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule. In this week’s Friday Five episode, we talk initial takeaways and the impact on agents and beneficiaries.

Every career field has its challenges. One challenge you’ll likely encounter at some point as an insurance agent is a difficult client. In this episode, we’ve got tips and advice about what to do in those situations!

Double and triple check your enrollment applications for errors! Make sure your applications don’t get flagged during the submissions process by following these tips.

Your clients are a great resource to generate new leads. Happy and loyal clients will tell friends and family about your remarkable service. Find out how to build a referral network with current clients to grow your business!