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Sarah J. Rueppel
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Writer, Producer, Podcast Host
Agent Survival Guide Podcast
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Nothing says love like CMS dropping a 577-page proposed rule with a lot of changes for the ACA Marketplace. Don’t miss my initial takeaways for agents in this week’s Friday Five episode, only on the Agent Survival Guide Podcast. lnk.to/asg773
#WeeklyRecap #ACA #CMS2027 #HealthPolicy
February 13, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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Can your clients afford hybrid long-term care insurance? It might be more affordable than they think. Don’t miss our episode on how to fund LTCi: lnk.to/asg772 especially if you’ve gotten the “it’s too expensive” objection.
#LongTermCareInsurance #RetirementPlanning #InsurancePodcast
February 12, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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This week, we’ve got an update on ACA enrollment, we’re answering a question on IntegrityCONNECT, and more! Every Friday, our #ASGPodcast publishes the Friday Five, our weekly recap for insurance agents. lnk.to/asg770

#IntegrityCONNECT #MarketplaceEnrollment #ACAEnrollment
February 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Don’t miss Tina’s explainer on how ACA subsidies are calculated and their eligibility requirements: lnk.to/asg769
#ACASubsidies
February 4, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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Annuities don’t just differ by definition! There are other important factors to consider, like interest rates, fees, caps, participation rates, spreads, GMIBs, and more. All of the individual elements factor into which annuity makes sense for your client’s goals.
February 2, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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I don’t know about you, but annuities can be a tough product to wrap your head around. We’re delving into the nuances of annuities. Listen as we compare and contrast the three types of annuities and talk about how to help your clients choose between them.

#Annuities #AnnuityComparison
February 2, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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What. A. Week. We’re recapping the TikTok drama, a new announcement from Meta, another potential government shutdown, the start of tax season, and the arrival of a disappointing 2027 MA and Part D Advance Notice. Come for the headlines, stay for the breakdown!
January 30, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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Not a fan of public speaking? What if you could learn to be? Listen to my interview with Linda Ugelow as she explains how to get rid of fear (for good!) and truly delight in the limelight. lnk.to/asg644
#DelightInTheLimelight
January 28, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Is 2026 really the new 2016? Join me as I explain this internet trend in our Friday Five, look at our industry during that time frame, and talk about how agents can get in on the fun, too. lnk.to/ASG764

#2016vs2026 #HealthInsurance #IndustryTrends #InsuranceMarketing #WeeklyRecap
January 23, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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ACA plans are categorized into metal levels – bronze, silver, gold, and platinum… but what does that really mean? Tina explains in this #ASGPodcast episode: lnk.to/ASG763
#ACAPlans #HealthInsuranceMarketplace #ACAMetalTiers #BronzePlan #SilverPlan #GoldPlan #PlatinumPlan #InsurancePodcast
January 21, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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Financial struggles hit hard, and for those on fixed incomes, there’s even less wiggle room in the budget. Learn more about the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan and how it can help your Medicare Part D clients. lnk.to/ASG762
#MedicarePartD #PrescriptionDrugCosts #PartDPaymentPlan
January 20, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Getting insurance leads is no joke, and it’s not always easy. If you’re starting to feel like you’ve tried it all, this episode is for you: lnk.to/ASG760
#MedicareLeads #MedicareMarketing #LeadGeneration #CreativeMarketing #AffinityPartnerships #CommunityMarketing #InsuranceMarketing
January 19, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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In this week’s #FridayFive recap, we’ve got another ACA Enrollment Snapshot, Instagram updates and more! lnk.to/ASG761
#InsurancePodcast #InstagramReels #AppleNews #ContentCreators #ACAUpdate #MarketplaceEnrollment #CMSUpdates #OpenEnrollment #InsuranceMarketing #DigitalTrends #ASGPodcast
January 16, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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We’re ringing in 2026 with CMS updates you might have missed over the holidays: lnk.to/ASG758 What better way to kick off a brand new year?!
#MedicareUpdates #CMSNews #HealthcarePolicy #MedicarePartD #MedicarePartB #DrugPricing #GLP1Coverage #RuralHealth #CMSProposals #ASGPodcast #InsurancePodcast
January 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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The next hire for your agency just might be from Gen Z. Tina explains why that’s great for business: lnk.to/ASG757

#GenZCareers #InsuranceCareers #YoungProfessionals #HybridCareers #Mentorship #CareerGrowth #InsuranceIndustry #ASGPodcast #InsurancePodcast #InsuranceAgents
January 9, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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In 2025, I learned quite a bit from the guests I interviewed on the Agent Survival Guide Podcast. So much so that we’ve compiled their tips for more seasoned agents into this standalone episode: lnk.to/ASG755 Enjoy!
#InsuranceAgents #CrossSelling #BookOfBusiness #LeadGeneration #ASGPodcast
January 7, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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When you’re new to the insurance industry, there’s a lot to learn! Don’t miss our compilation of tips from past podcast guests on what they wish they knew when they were just starting out. lnk.to/ASG754
#InsuranceAgents #InsuranceTraining #InsuranceMarketing #InsuranceBusiness #InsuranceCareer
January 6, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Rapid disenrollments are frustrating… but there are ways to prevent them from happening to you. lnk.to/ASG756 We talk through a few strategies agents can implement in our latest #ASGPodcast episode.
#MedicareAdvantage #PartD #RapidDisenrollments #MedicareCompliance #MedicareMarketing
January 6, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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Join us as we count down to the top #ASGPodcast episode of 2025 🎉 lnk.to/ASG751 Listen to find out if your favorite episode made the cut… and thanks for listening this year!
#InsurancePodcast #InsuranceAgents #ACA #InsuranceMarketing #CrossSelling #AncillaryProducts #PodcastHighlights
December 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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‘Tis the season for traditions – new and old! In this episode: lnk.to/ASG750 I’m going behind-the-scenes with our marketing team to celebrate our newest #ContentLibrary release, and get a little nostalgic along the way.
#HolidayMarketing #ChristmasContent #HolidayTraditions #InsuranceMarketing
December 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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We’re celebrating the newest Ritter Insurance Marketing Content Library release by taking you behind the scenes with our staff: lnk.to/ASG750 Learn more about our content marketing resource for insurance agents, and join in the holiday fun!
#ContentLibrary
December 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Join our merry elves as we celebrate the newest Content Library release – A Happy, Healthy Christmas, now available for agent use! lnk.to/ASG750 Listen as we talk content with a cup of holiday cheer and a heaping side of nostalgia.
#HolidayMarketing #ContentLibrary #InsuranceMarketing
December 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Still shopping for the holidays? Me too! Tina joined me to chat about what we’re gifting this year… lnk.to/ASG749 …and maybe a thing or two we’d like to receive.
#HolidayGifts #GiftIdeas #ExperienceGifts #BlanketWeather #SelfCareGifts #ASGPodcast #AgentSurvivalGuide #InsurancePodcast
December 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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This week, we’re wrapping it all up and putting a bow on it lnk.to/ASG745 enrollment stats, snapshots, and spotlights… oh my! (Sorry, couldn’t help it.) We’ve got #SpotifyWrapped, our first #ACAMarketplace Snapshot, the KFF #MASpotlight for 2026 and more!
#FridayFive #WeeklyRecap #HealthcareStats
December 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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The gift-giving season is here… but what does CMS says about giving gifts to your Medicare clients? Listen and find out! lnk.to/ASG740
#CMSCompliance #MedicareCompliance #GiftRules #MedicareMarketing #NominalValueGift #ClientRetention #OIGGuidance #ASGPodcast #ASG #InsurancePodcast
December 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM