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Something Ventured, Something Gained: Tales from an AEP
A look inside an alternative high school. The content & programs we offer, how we support our at-risk students, and stories from staff and students.
Environmental Leadership Chronicles is brought to you by the California Association of Environmental Professionals. We interview leaders in the environmental industry to share information about their career development beyond the technical work. This podcast is for anyone who is interested in any and all things within the environmental profession.
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Two Bald Guys Talking Safety brings you the latest in all things health and safety. Langdon Dement, MS, CSP, AEP, and Julian Taylor cover topics on keeping employees healthy and safe by whatever means necessary. Rarely more than 30 minutes and, if not educational, undoubtedly entertaining. Subscribe, so you don’t miss out on this bi-weekly podcast.
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Medicare signup is confusing for many. Debbie Stroup has made it her career mission to help people avoid the scams that are out there and make sure they're signed up for the best plan for them. This mission is a year-round effort....not just for Annual Enrollment Period. This podcast will share stories and provide insight to help people become as educated as possible when it comes to Medicare signup. https://www.michiganmedicarespecialist.com/ #medicareAEP #medicareenrollment #medicarepodcast
The Medicare Agent Podcast teaches independent medicare agents and medicare brokers how to manage, market and grow your medicare business more effectively. Guests on this podcast include veteran medicare agency owners who share how they run their medicare business, the mistakes they made you can from and avoid, and how to build a thriving book of business as a medicare insurance agent.
Moving yourself into the Medicare system for the first time can be a challenge. When we say "first time" we mean those folks that are turning 65 and need Medicare now or those that are retiring past age 65 and have to figure out how to go from their employer sponsored insurance and over to the Medicare system. That's where we come in. Join Joanne Giardini-Russell and Cameron Giardini along the with rest of the "Transition to Medicare Team" as they get you there in the right manner. Our Michi ...
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The Climbing Henge Podcast Discusses relationships and the nature of female behavior in order to educate men on how to behave properly to build trust, safety, attraction and love.
CONNECT4INSURANCE is made with insurance professionals in mind. C4I explores everything in the world of insurance sales and marketing. Join the team as we explore, insurance selling ideas, marketing trends, insurance carriers, lead generation methods and more. If you are now, or are considering selling such products as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, Prescription Drug plans, life insurance, annuities, final expense and ancillary health products such as dental and hospital indemnity ...
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Similar to triangle (Part 1) | Some Applications of Trigonometry | CBSE | Class 10 | Math
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This podcast is a part of a series for, CBSE Class 10 Maths. We recommend that you take a look at our YouTube channel, to enter this new world of virtual learning at its best. || Youtube: Shiksha Abhiyan || t.ly/dN9j8 ||
If it seems strange to be receiving solicitations for Medicare after Annual Enrollment period, it's because it probably is. Be very wary of anyone reaching out to you after you've already signed up. As Debbie explains in this edition of Simply Medicare, make sure you always reach out to a trusted expert if you're curious about any solicitations you…
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The Medicare Agent Podcast
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Building compounding growth for your Medicare Business: How to get 75% of new business from client referrals
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In this episode of the Medicare Agent Podcast, host Sarah Jacobson speaks with Chris Lynch about how he built his Medicare agency called Virginia Health Insurance Agent. Chris explains how his agency is now 75% client referrals, and shares the early work he did to get to that point. He talks about how compound interest works with referrals and how …
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Making Medicare Fun
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Carla Albuquerque with Advanced Diabetes Supply®
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Account Executive with Advanced Diabetes Supply®, Carla Albuquerque joins us this season to encourage people who are diabetics how to get connected with her to help them get the supplies they may need. Thank you Carla for coming on and helping listeners on Medicare make it fun! Contact information for Carla: Carla AlbuquerqueAccount Executive, Medi…
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The Medicare Agent Podcast
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Building Medicare Referral Partnerships from Scratch and Hiring Your Team with Justine Bell
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On this episode of the Medicare Agent podcast, Justine Bell from Cedar River Insurance in Michigan, explains her journey from working in a non-profit to starting her own health insurance agency that now serves over 950 clients. She explains exactly how she built referral relationships with financial planners, and how it helped launch her business (…
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The Transition to Medicare Podcast
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Top Tips to Save $$$ on Prescription Medications
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*Sources are at the bottom of the show notes* Medication prices seemingly continue to increase year over year, so we want to provide as many solutions as we can to help you save money on your regular prescriptions. Part D and Medicare Advantage coverage are just one small part of the puzzle when it comes to what you might pay for prescriptions whil…
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The Medicare Agent Podcast
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View from the Top: An Interview with the CEO of NABIP, Janet Trautwein
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We’re joined by Janet Trautwein, CEO of NABIP, on this episode to discuss call recording and other important regulatory issues concerning Medicare agents. NABIP (previously NAHU) is a national association for insurance professionals that provides members advocacy, education, and community to improve the lives of Medicare agents. The Medicare Agent …
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The Transition to Medicare Podcast
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Medigap Plan N vs. Plan G: Which is Best in 2023?
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You may have already heard that Medigap plans are "standardized" which means that Medigap plans with the same plan letter provide the same basic medical coverage. But then, the question you may be asking is, "which Medigap plan letter is right for me?". This is exactly what we took the time to answer in today's episode. Plan N and Plan G have both …
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Simply Medicare with Debbie Stroup
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Customer Spotlight: Mark and Renee Taylor
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There is often skepticism as to whether or not it makes sense to hire an independent agent for Medicare signup. As Mark Taylor explains here, he wishes he would have hired Debbie Stroup sooner.....it would have saved him a lot of headaches. Watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/LiJ23DIzGf0 #medicareagent #medicaremistakes #medicaresignup…
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The Medicare Agent Podcast
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Going from Property & Casualty to Medicare: How to Add Medicare as a New Line of Business
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On this episode we’re joined by Jeff Youngs and Dan Duhl, the co-founders of Ohio Medicare Consultants, to discuss how they built their Medicare agency in addition to running a successful Property and Casualty business. They explain how they’ve been growing their new Medicare business, why P&C is so different from Medicare, and the marketing they’r…
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The Medicare Agent Podcast
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How to Build Referral Partner Relationships for your Medicare Business with Jenni Butz from BNI
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This episode we’re joined by Jenni Butz, Director of Training at Business Network International (BNI), to discuss how to form professional referral partnerships. Jenni explains the art and science of networking with other business owners, how to define your ideal referral partner, and a step-by-step guide for forming and maintaining referral relati…
Most people actually first qualify for Medicare on a date outside of Annual Enrollment. What is the process to sign up in that case? Debbie explains in this episode of Simply Medicare. Watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/zo9Vv9a-EmI #medicare #medicaresignup #turning65By Ryan Armbrustmacher
One of the biggest questions we are often asked when people are making their transition to Medicare is "what about dental coverage?". Many people mistakenly think that Medicare provides coverage for routine dental services and procedures, only to be shocked that this isn't actually the case. This doesn't mean you won't have any options for dental c…
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The Medicare Agent Podcast
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We interviewed 170 Medicare agents about AEP, here’s what the benchmark report results revealed
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In this episode, we’re joined by Bryn Loeffler from FairStreet to discuss the results of the AEP benchmark report. In December 2022, FairStreet surveyed 170 Medicare agents to gain insight into the struggles and successes they experienced during the AEP period. In this episode we answer your top questions: How many applications do independent agent…
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The Medicare Agent Podcast
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Leveraging Nextdoor for Word-of-Mouth Referrals to Your Medicare Business with Jenny Hughes
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On this episode of the podcast we’re joined by Jenny Hughes who is a Medicare Agent in Georgia to discuss how Jenny successfully built her Medicare agency. Jenny began in 2016 by offering group and individual insurance, but has seen a rapid growth in her Medicare business. She shares how she uses Nextdoor for word of mouth referrals and how technol…
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The Transition to Medicare Podcast
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Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap... Which is more popular?
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When it comes to your Medicare insurance options, we often point out the fact that your choices essentially come down to a Medicare Advantage plan or a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan. With millions of Medicare beneficiaries making this same decision, we are often asked, "which option do most people choose?". Ultimately, that choice will be base…
What does HAP offer its customers? Kyle Ingraham joins Debbie for a bit of an inside look as to how they work to offer the best policies possible for Medicare. Watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/0CT60iTOo2k https://www.michiganmedicarespecialist.com/ #medicareAEP #medicareenrollment #medicarepodcast…
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Two Bald Guys Talking Safety
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Safety Trends Are Overdone! Top 5 Safety Tips To Actually Make a Difference in 2023
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It's that time of year when every EHS-related business identifies its top safety trends for 2023. Over the last few years, we've seen the same trends fail to paint an accurate picture for how the health and safety industry is evolving. In this episode, Julian and Langdon take a different approach when looking ahead to 2023. Instead of discussing tr…
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Amazing Education Podcast
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#041 with Kate Ringstad and the Transition Alliance Program
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On this episode, we were joined by Kate Ringstad, the Transition Alliance Program Coordinator and had an amazing conversation about TAP, why transition planning and education is so important, what families and students need to know about these services, and most of all, how TAP helps students.By Ames Community School District
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The Medicare Agent Podcast
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The Power of Professional Referrals and Administrative Assistants: How Scott Kiefer Earned Over $700,000 in Medicare Referrals
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Today we’re joined by Scott Kiefer, the owner of Kiefer Insurance, who has been in the insurance business for 40 years. He started with group health insurance and individual health insurance but has since specialized in Medicare which is around 80% of his current business. In this episode, Scott talks about the power of professional referrals and h…
So how did Debbie Stroup become a Medicare Specialist? Listen to her story in the latest edition of Simply Medicare with Debbie Stroup. Watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/VizSw8JfD6U #medicareAEP #medicareenrollment #medicarepodcastBy Ryan Armbrustmacher
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The Transition to Medicare Podcast
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Changing Medicare Plans (Is it too late?)
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Many Medicare beneficiaries are surprised to learn that there are more enrollment periods than just the Annual Election Period from October 15th - December 7th. If you are currently enrolled in Medicare coverage that you are considering changing sooner than later, this is the episode for you! Sources for today's episode: Part D costs moving if you …
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The Medicare Agent Podcast
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What Agents Need to Know About Medicare Compliance with Ann McGlamery
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On this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Ann McGlamery, Director of Compliance Oversight and Development at Berwick Insurance Group. Ann discusses Medicare compliance and explains key compliance considerations when it comes to marketing to and working with Medicare clients. Ann talks about permission to contact, the different types of market…
Medicare signup is confusing for many. Debbie Stroup has made it her career mission to help people avoid the scams that are out there and make sure they're signed up for the best plan for them. This mission is a year-round effort....not just for Annual Enrollment Period. This podcast will share stories and provide insight to help people become as e…
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Using in-person seminars to grow your Medicare business with Paul DaCosta
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In this episode of the Medicare Agent Podcast, Paul DaCosta shares his process of using direct mail and educational seminars to build a booming Medicare business in Augusta, Georgia. He shares how he uses targeted direct mail and hosts weekly educational Medicare seminars for people turning 65 locally. Many agents consider direct mail and in-person…
Happy Winter! This season we are talking with the Marketing and Communications Director at Council on Aging of West Florida. Her name is Emily Echevarria and she cares so much about our aging population. I loved getting to hear how her daughter was positively impacted by a volunteer with Council on Aging of West Florida before she even worked for t…
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Environmental Leadership Chronicles
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Educating & Influencing Future Generations, ft. Shane Coopersmith aka Sustainable Shane
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In this episode, Corinne Lytle Bonine joins as a guest co-host as we feature Shane Coopersmith, an environmental influencer known as Sustainable Shane. Shane grew up surfing in Carlsbad, California where his love for everything sustainable started at a very young age. Everything from beach cleanups to volunteering at local environmental organizatio…
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The Medicare Agent Podcast
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Getting Contracted with Medicare Carriers: A Crash Course with Caroline Hou
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Caroline Hou joins the Medicare Agent Podcast to give a crash course on Medicare carrier contracting. She explains the contracting process for new agents, including AHIP, carrier certifications, and choosing an FMO (Field Marketing Organization). Next, she breaks down the process of switching FMOs and how to streamline getting a release from your u…
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Environmental Leadership Chronicles
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Using Data to Drive Change, ft. Dr. Cindy J. Lin, Hey Social Good
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In this episode, we feature Dr. Cindy J. Lin, the CEO and Co-Founder of Hey Social Good, a social impact tech company working to revolutionize social good for people, planet, and profit. Dr. Lin is an ecologist, environmental engineer, environmental and data scientist, and expert on the environmental impacts of land use and human activities on ecol…
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The Transition to Medicare Podcast
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NEW 2023 Medicare Legislation (The BENES Act)
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In today's episode, we discuss the key provisions of the BENES act that were passed back in late 2020 as part of the year-end spending bill. This new law is designed to limit Medicare enrollment mistakes that have previously harmed seniors. Here are some of the links to the sources we talked about during this episode: Link to the entire Consolidate…
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Climbing Henge Podcast
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Domesticating Zod! (She Will Try to Control You)
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On this episode of the podcast we explore the phenomena whereby women attempt to control and domesticate their male partner. We first explore the reason why this happens. We then talk about the techniques that women use to control men. Then finally, we talk about the methods you can use to reduce her attempts to control you. You…
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Amazing Education Podcast
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#040 - Being the Madrigal Dinner Jester with Clara Fields
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On this episode, we were joined by Ames High Senior, Clara Fields, and had an amazing conversation about what goes into madrigal dinner, what it is like to play the jester, and how being part of this tradition has made her feel connected to her school.By Ames Community School District
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How automation and a great website helped Lori Bergsma scale her Medicare agency
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Lori is the founder of Balanced Rock Insurance, a 26-year-old business that provides group health insurance and Medicare services. Lori shares her story about how she got into the Medicare insurance space, the extensive amount of training and certification needed to become a Medicare agent, and her experience with the complexity of CMS compliance a…
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Climbing Henge Podcast
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The Double Bind - Impossible To Win Situations (AEP^2)
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In this episode of the podcast we explore the “double bind,” or impossibly to win situations. First, we describe and define what the double bind is and how it works. Next we describe the profile of people that tend to do this and why they do it. And finally, we describe how you can use the AEP^2 (Accept -Empathy - Pivot - Proactive) method to deal …
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Medicare AEP is ending and 2023 changes are coming!
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The Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) is coming to an end on December 7th. Now is the time to start finalizing your decisions for your 2023 Medicare coverage. In this episode, we will remind you what you should do to find the right coverage for next year. There are also some important changes coming to Medicare for 2023, and here are the links …
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Building a Medicare Business Plan with Michele Trimble
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Michele Trimble shares her path to becoming a successful independent Medicare agent. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Michele struck out on her own to build an independent agency focused solely on Medicare. In this episode, Michele talks about how she got started in Medicare, the process of writing a business plan and launching her…
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Climbing Henge Podcast
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Creating the Monster! (Psychological Entitlement)
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On this episode of the podcast we are going to describe and review the concept of psychological entitlement. First, we define psychological entitlement so we can understand it. Second, we talk about how entitlement evolves as a defensive mechanism. And finally, we describe a three step method you can use to move your partner from entitled to health…
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How to Explain Medicare to Your Clients with Veteran Agent Rebecca Lovincey
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Rebecca tells her story of how she got into the insurance industry and eventually found her passion for helping people 65+ with Medicare. Rebecca takes the time to break down Medicare for her clients and delivers parts of her actual “Medicare 101” talk on the podcast. She also shares her journey starting out with a larger Medicare agency before mak…
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How to Understand Medicare Part D Coverage
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When it comes to Medicare, Prescription Drug coverage (also called Part D) is often the most confusing and misunderstood piece of coverage that you will encounter. There are only a few different "phases" of Part D coverage, but each one can and likely will impact you financially when you go to the pharmacy to fill prescriptions. Because this topic …
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Climbing Henge Podcast
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No Empathy, No Remorse - Amgydala Hijack!
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On this episode of the we explore the phenomena of amygdala hijack. Amygdala hijack os entered into when a person experiences some form of threat to their self autonomy. The threat could be non acceptance by another of their emotional state, or a threat to their emotional well being. A state of amygdala hikack then suppresses the persons congnition…
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Environmental Leadership Chronicles
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Decarbonizing the Built Environment, ft. David Hodgins, Sustento Group
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In this episode, we feature David Hodgins, the founder and CEO of Sustento Group and Executive Director of the Los Angeles Better Buildings Challenge. With more than a decade of experience in project development, program delivery and policy implementation, David Hodgins is a recognized leader in the sustainable real estate field. He began his caree…
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The Medicare Agent Podcast
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How to Start Your Own Medicare Insurance Agency with Caleb Reynolds
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In this episode, we interview Caleb Reynolds in Austin, Texas about how he started his own Medicare agency after leaving HealthMarkets. He talks about the challenges of starting an agency and training new agents, and walks through the step-by-step process of starting an agency. (06:27) Leaving HealthMarkets (13:01) The nuts and bolts of setting up …
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Climbing Henge Podcast
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Force Powers: AEP (Acceptance - Empathy - Pivot)
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On this episode of the podcast we introduce the Force Powers AEP method. In this case AEP stands for Acceptance - Empathy - Pivot. On the podcast we first give a brief background on the power of Acceptance and Empathy and how they activate “reward” in the brain. Second, we articulate the AEP method. And finally, we go through several examples to il…
