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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.
 
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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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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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…
 
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 …
 
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…
 
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 (…
 
*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…
 
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 …
 
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 …
 
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…
 
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…
 
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…
 
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…
 
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…
 
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…
 
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…
 
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…
 
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
 
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…
 
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 …
 
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…
 
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…
 
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…
 
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…
 
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…
 
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…
 
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…
 
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…
 
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 …
 
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 …
 
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…
 
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…
 
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…
 
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 …
 
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…
 
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…
 
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 …
 
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…
 
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