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Posts by Sarah J. Rueppel

If you’re an agent who wants to grow faster (and smarter), this episode is worth the full listen.

🎧 lnk.to/asgmyers2026

#InsuranceMarketing #InsuranceTraining #ProfessionalDevelopment #InsuranceTrainingTips #InsuranceSales #MedicareMarketing #ASGPodcast #InsurancePodcast

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Insurance can be an isolating business — but it doesn’t have to be.

Dawn Myers shares how connection, collaboration, and showing up helped her grow across multiple markets… and why agents who try to “go it alone” fall behind.

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#BuildConnections #InsuranceNetworking

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5 Things About the CMS 2027 MA and Part D Final Rule CMS recently published the 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule. Don’t miss the ASG Podcast top takeaways for insurance agents. Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing –…

If you work with Medicare, this episode is required listening.
👉 Hear the full breakdown: lnk.to/asg799

#MedicareCompliance #MedicareEnrollment #TPMO #ScopeOfAppointment #SSBCI #SupplementalBenefits #InflationReductionAct #TrOOP

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🎙️ This episode of our ASG Podcast breaks it down:

✅ The end of the 48‑hour SOA “cooling off” period
✅ Huge TPMO disclaimer updates (finally!)
✅ What can and can’t be offered under SSBCI (yes, including hemp & cannabis)
✅ Codified IRA Part D changes
✅ A proposed SEP that… didn’t make the cut

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🚨 CMS just dropped the 2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Final Rule — and it impacts how you sell, market, and enroll.

#MedicareAdvantage #InsuranceLife #CMSUpdates #AgentSurvivalGuide #MedicareChanges #MedicarePartD #CMSFinalRule #MedicareUpdates

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• Call recording compliance simplification
• A study revealing Medicare knowledge gaps—and what that means for referrals
• New CMS proposals to modernize prior authorization

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: lnk.to/asg802

#ASGPodcast #InsurancePodcast #WeeklyRecapForInsuranceAgents

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We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again! Agents who stay informed, stay competitive!

In this week’s Friday Five episode of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast, we cover several updates agents should be paying attention to: lnk.to/asg802

#InsuranceAgents #InsuranceCompliance #AffinityPartners

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If you work with Medicare, this episode is required listening.

👉 Hear the full breakdown: lnk.to/asg799

#MedicareAdvantage #InsuranceLife #CMSUpdates #AgentSurvivalGuide #MedicareChanges #MedicarePartD #CMSFinalRule #MedicareUpdates #MedicareCompliance #MedicareEnrollment #TPMO #SOA #SSBCI

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✅ The end of the 48‑hour SOA “cooling off” period
✅ Huge TPMO disclaimer updates (finally!)
✅ What can and can’t be offered under SSBCI (yes, including hemp & cannabis)
✅ Codified IRA Part D changes
✅ A proposed SEP that… didn’t make the cut

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🚨 CMS dropped the 2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Final Rule — and it impacts how you sell, market, and enroll.

🎙️ This episode of our ASG Podcast breaks it all down: lnk.to/asg799

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CMS released their 2027 MA and Part D Final Rule!

Don't miss our takeaways on:

- SSBCI: Debit Cards, Hemp, & Cannabis
- TPMO Disclaimer Updates
- “Cooling Off” Periods
- and more!

Listen to the full ASG episode: lnk.to/asg799

#CMSFinalRule #MedicareCompliance #MedicareUpdates

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Making Cross‑Selling Less Awkward for Insurance Agents ft. Demetri Simos and Dawn Myers Unlock the secret of cross-selling insurance without coming across as salesy, scared, or awkward! Demetri Simos (Vice President of GTL) and Dawn Myers (VP of Sales & Marketing Delaware Valley…

Listen to the full episode: lnk.to/ASG792

#CrossSelling #AncillaryProducts #InsuranceMarketing #GTL #ASGPodcast

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As Dawn M. said:

“Every single person I presented it [hospital indemnity] to this year… took it.”

When the market changes, opportunity opens. And right now, cross‑selling isn't optional... it’s essential.

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So far this year, agents have watched:
• Hospital copays climb
• MOOPs skyrocket
• Skilled nursing coverage tighten

Clients feel it too — and they bring those concerns to the table.

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And in 2026, with increasing health plan copays and unpredictable benefits, this is the easiest conversation you’ll have.

Listen to the full interview: lnk.to/ASG792

#CrossSelling #AncillaryProducts #InsuranceMarketing #GTL #ASGPodcast

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“I don’t have time” is the #1 objection agents have to cross‑selling.

But according to GTL’s Demetri Simos, adding a hospital indemnity plan during an MA appointment takes:

👉 15 minutes
👉 Adds year‑round commissions
👉 Covers the client’s biggest vulnerabilities

#CrossSelling #ASGPodcast

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MOOPs rising.
Copays rising.

Client savings NOT rising.

Hospital indemnity matters.
Cancer plans matter.

✋ Don't skip the conversation.

Listen for the full interview: lnk.to/ASG792

#CrossSelling #AncillaryProducts #HospitalIndemnity #CancerInsurance #InsuranceMarketing #GTL #InsurancePodcast

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Still scheduling every appointment by phone? You deserve better.

Listen as we break down appointment schedulers for insurance agents, from the new appointment scheduler within IntegrityCONNECT to those offered from Google, Microsoft, and more!

Get the details ➡️ lnk.to/asg790

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#DSNP #DualEligible #MedicareAdvantage #FIDE #HIDE #GrassrootsMarketing #MedicareEnrollment #InsuranceMarketing #CommunityOutreach #ASGPodcast #InsurancePodcast

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Agents who go grassroots win big in the D SNP space.
Are you currently selling these plans?
Listen to the full episode to learn more: lnk.to/asg793

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Selling D SNPs isn’t just about eligibility, it’s about helping your clients access real support.
Want more D SNP success?
Show up in the community. Build trust. Follow CMS rules. And always, always follow up, especially since dual eligibles can switch plans mid year.

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If it feels like you’re “grinding” yourself into burnout…

hear me out…

maybe it’s because you are.

But you’re also not alone.

If you’ve been struggling to put a name to the pressure, rejection, and isolation, this episode is for you: lnk.to/ASGSpitale

#InsuranceLife #SalesTalk #Leadership

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In this week's #FridayFive:

💻 MacBook Neo
⛽ Gas Prices
🧊 Nee-Doh Fidgets
📊 KFF Resources
📠CMS says goodbye to fax & snail mail 🐌

Give it a listen 🎧 lnk.to/asg791

#CMSUpdates #MedicareCompliance #KFFData #StateHealthFacts #GasBuddy #GasPrices #WWDC26 #MacBookNeo #NeeDoh #InsuranceAgents

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Ever feel like you're “grinding” yourself into burnout?

On the latest ASG Podcast episode, Dan Spitale breaks down why agents struggle with pressure, rejection, isolation.

Listen to learn how to build a sustainable foundation for success: lnk.to/ASGSpitale

#InsuranceLife #SalesTalk #Leadership

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Pharmacy choice matters more than most clients realize.
This episode breaks down preferred vs. standard pharmacies—and how a simple switch can mean BIG savings on prescriptions. 💊💰
🎧 Listen to the full episode: lnk.to/asg789

#PreferredPharmacies #PartD #AgentSurvivalGuide #AgentEducation

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Spring has officially sprung 🌼

And so has a very full week of insurance + Medicare news.

From MedPAC and CMS updates to behavioral health mergers and Audible subscription changes… this week’s Friday Five has it ALL.

Listen here → lnk.to/asg78…
#MedicareNews #WeeklyRecapForInsuranceAgents

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Listen to the newest Agent Survival Guide Podcast for the full breakdown + a free ACA selling guide in the Episode Notes.
lnk.to/ASG787
#ACA #HealthInsurance #AgentSurvivalGuidePodcast

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We cover:
🔹How crosswalks work
🔹What clients should expect
🔹How agents can guide clients through SEP & OEP
🔹Recent HHS updates affecting re-enrollment
🔹Why crosswalks minimize gaps in coverage

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New episode: We’re diving into ACA crosswalks—what happens when a client’s marketplace plan is discontinued and how they’re reassigned to new coverage.

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Listen to the full episode for details: lnk.to/ASG787
#InsuranceMarketing #ASGPodcast #InsurancePodcast

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