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Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 93: RetireFlo with Dalton MillerUnlocking Medicare & ACA Success: Dalton Miller’s Retireflo Revolution!Welcome to another episode of our podcast with your host and special guest, Dalton Miller, president, and founder of Retireflo . In this episode, Dalton shares his journey from being a Medicare agent to creating a revolutionary tool designed to streamline agent-client interactions in the Medicare and ACA markets. Tune in to learn how Retireflo can help agents collect crucial client information, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. Whether you're curious about the origins of Dalton's business, the impact of recent healthcare changes, or practical strategies for th...2025-06-2438 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 92: Walmart initiative 2025Navigating Walmart Stores for Ultimate AEP Success | Agent Boost PodcastWelcome to the latest episode of the Agent Boost Podcast! 🎙️Join us as we dive into an in-depth discussion on maximizing your success in Walmart stores during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). Hosts Dan and recurring guest Bryan Smith break down everything you need to know, from recent changes in the Walmart initiative to best practices for engaging customers. Listen in to learn about the crucial timelines, app counts, and cost structures, as well as the secret to building productive relationships with Walmart pharmacy managers. Perfect for agent...2025-06-1348 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 91: Changes with ACANavigating ACA Changes: Expert Insights from Agent BoostWelcome to another insightful episode of the Agent Boost Podcast! 🎙️ In this week's episode, we dive deep into the ever-changing landscape of the ACA marketplace with our new guest hosts, Jeff Gaston and Heather Woody. They discuss their roles at Agent Boost, share their extensive experience in the insurance industry, and offer valuable insights into the latest ACA updates and market shifts. Tune in to hear about the importance of ICRA, strategic plays for producers, Health Sherpa updates, and the challenges and opportunities in the ACA space. Whether you're an experienced agent or ne...2025-06-0944 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 90: How to be an Elite AgentProven Strategies for Insurance Agents: Know Your Numbers and Boost SuccessIn this episode of 'The Agent Boost Podcast', Dan and Mike Hardle dive into vital strategies for insurance agents to track and manage their commissions effectively. They highlight the importance of knowing your numbers, tracking your revenue meticulously, and reinvesting in your business for sustainable growth. You'll also get insights into upcoming industry changes, the significance of certification season, and the secrets behind the success of their elite agent training programs. Whether you're a new agent or an experienced agency owner, this episode is packed with...2025-06-0358 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 89: Medicare Doomsday?The Turbulent Insurance Landscape: Industry Updates and New OpportunitiesWelcome to another week of the Agent Boost Podcast! 🎙️ This episode is packed with crucial updates for all insurance professionals navigating the ever-changing landscape. Dan and Mike dive into major industry headlines, including Allstate exiting the Medicare Supplement space and UnitedHealthcare's bombshell move of not paying commissions on PDPs. They also touch on ongoing legal battles and the broader implications of the Inflation Reduction Act. Despite the rocky terrain, the brothers shed light on new opportunities and green lights in the industry, from the ACA to ancillary products. If you're looking to st...2025-05-1953 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 88: Aetna Exits ACA and the DOJ Sues e-Telebrokers!Navigating the Complexities of ACA & Medicare with Insights from Industry ExpertsDan and Mike Hardle dive into the latest developments impacting the insurance industry, discussing their recent travels and meetings with industry leaders. They offer a deep dive into the evolving landscape of ACA and Medicare, shedding light on Aetna's exit, the impact of expiring subsidies, and the slew of lawsuits affecting major players. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer, this episode provides critical insights and strategies to navigate the challenges and thrive in the ever-changing insurance market. Tune in to learn how to adapt, grow your business...2025-05-141h 00
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 87: Are Agents Getting a Raise?Navigating Medicare Marketing, Compliance, and Industry Trends | Agent Boost PodcastJoin Dan and Mike Hardle in this action-packed episode of the Agent Boost Podcast! Dive into a whirlwind of updates, from their recent Hawaii trip to exciting Medicare industry news. Discover insights on building meaningful agent relationships, the challenges of senior marketing, and compliance issues in the evolving insurance landscape. Tune in for discussions on commission adjustments, industry regulations, and practical tips for agents to thrive. Plus, hear about the future of ACA marketing and the impact of Social Security delays on Medicare enrollments. Stay informed, stay ahead!...2025-04-2958 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 86: Advocating for Agents in the Medicare Market with Amanda BrewtonAdvocating for Agents in the Medicare Market with Amanda Bruton | Agent Boost PodcastJoin Dan and Mike Hardle on another episode of the Agent Boost Podcast right from the floor of Medicarians 2025! In this insightful episode, they sit down with Amanda Bruton, owner of Medicare Answers Now and Creative Director at and Agent Symposium at Medicarians, to dive deep into the world of Medicare. Amanda shares her experiences, from managing multiple Medicare conferences to advocating for agents through the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP). Key topics include time management, the importance of agent involvement in legislation, and...2025-04-2326 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 85: Medicare and ACA Insights from Policy Expert Grace TotmanMedicare Rulemaking Updates and Insights with Grace Totman | Agent Boost PodcastWelcome to another exciting episode of the Agent Boost Podcast! 🎙️ This episode is packed with essential updates on Medicare Advantage rulemaking, insights into ACA subsidies, and potential industry changes under the new administration. Dan and Mike Hardle are joined by Grace Totman, a director at Capstone, who shares her expertise on healthcare policies and Washington DC politics. Listen in as they discuss the latest from Capitol Hill, the impact of administrative changes, and predictions for the future of Medicare and ACA. Don't miss out on this dynamic and insightful conve...2025-04-2122 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 84: Fighting for Fair Commissions –with HAFA's Ronnell NolanFighting for Agent Commissions: A Candid Conversation with Ronelle Nolan from Health Agents for AmericaDive deep into the world of insurance advocacy in this episode of The Agent Boost Podcast! Hosts Dan and Mike Hardle sit down with Ronelle Nolan, President and CEO of Health Agents for America (HAFA), as she shares her journey of fighting for insurance agents' rights and commissions. Ronelle talks about the formation of HAFA, her ongoing battles with CMS, and the importance of agent advocacy and involvement. Get ready for an insightful conversation packed with passion, industry insights, and actionable tips for agents seeking...2025-04-1648 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 83: Medicarians Take-aways and 2026 Cms Final Rule!Updates, Medicarians Recap & AI in Healthcare | Episode 83Agent Boost is back in the studio after an intense travel schedule! In this episode, Dan and Mike discuss their recent trip to the Medicarians 2025. Key topics include the latest CMS call letter and its implications, exciting updates in funding for Medicare Advantage plans, and the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare. They also delve into the industry's focus on ancillary products, and share their thoughts on the effectiveness of ship counselors based on a recent JAMA survey. Don't miss insights on navigating the complex world of Medicare!💻 Website: www.agentboost.com💰Get Co...2025-04-1458 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 82: State of Medicare Advantage with Sarah Elmer of HumanaInside the Medicare Industry: Sarah Elmer Talks Strategies, Stability, and the FutureWelcome to the second episode of our series, live from Medicarians 2025! Join us for an insightful discussion as we speak with Sarah Elmer, Associate Vice President at Humana. Sarah opens up about her role and the distribution network of 150,000 agents nationwide. We explore the challenges and triumphs in the Medicare industry, the importance of stability and growth in plan offerings, and Humana's consumer-first approach. Sarah shares her views on the industry's future, including the probable return of in-home appointments, enhanced technology tools for agents, and maintaining quality in...2025-04-1146 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 81: HealthSherpa CEO thoughts on ACA, Medicare, & the Power of the BrokerExclusive Insights with Health Sherpa CEO George Kalogeropoulos: Navigating Changes in ACA and MedicareJoin us live from Medicarians 2025, featuring an in-depth conversation with George Kalogeropoulos, co-founder and CEO of Health Sherpa. We delve into Health Sherpa's journey from a real estate data company to a pioneer in ACA enrollment. Topics include tackling industry challenges, the pivotal role of brokers, advancements in tech, and the future of ACA and Medicare. George shares his perspective on adapting to CMS regulations, fraud prevention, and the critical role of brokers in healthcare enrollment. Tune in for valuable insights and practical strategies to navigate...2025-04-0953 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 80: Ideas for CMS & Thoughts on AIWelcome to another episode of the 'Agent Boost Podcast,' your go-to source for insights on Medicare, health, and life insurance! 🎙️ Dive in with Dan and Mike Hardle, as they discuss everything from industry events to regulatory changes, and the impact these have on the insurance business. This episode covers major news like the DST election code reversal, the Cigna and HCSC merger, and the introduction of SEP-INT plans. Plus, they delve into the challenges posed by AI in the insurance industry and defend the critical role brokers play in navigating complex healthcare systems. Whether you're a seasoned agent or ju...2025-03-3158 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 79: Industry Insights with Thought Leader Sam Melamed CEO of NCDUnlocking the Secrets of the Insurance Industry with Sam Melmed the CEO of NCD | Welcome to the latest episode of The Agent Boost Podcast! This week, hosts Dan and Mike Hardle are joined by special guest Sam Melmed, a heavyweight in the health insurance industry. They delve into Sam's unique journey from training to be a rabbi to becoming a CEO in the insurance world, and how his background influences his current role. Listen in as they discuss the intricacies of dental insurance, the regulatory environment, and the importance of continually learning in the dynamic world of...2025-03-181h 09
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 78: SEP cliff? Advice for agency ownersNavigating Industry Challenges and Agency GrowthWelcome to another exciting episode! This week, Dan and Mike dive into the latest updates in the insurance industry, including new administration policies, a significant lawsuit involving CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield and Change Health, and the impact of the cyber attack last year. They also discuss Walgreens going private and the evolving challenges within the healthcare space. The team shares crucial insights on the upcoming SEP code changes that will affect agent productivity during lock-in periods and highlights the turmoil faced by companies like GoHealth. Lastly, the hosts explore the dynamics of growing...2025-03-101h 06
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 77: From $1k a Month to Making 6 Figures! Todd's Success StoryHow Todd Overcame Disability to Achieve Six-Figure SuccessWelcome to the inspiring journey of Todd Moffitt on 'The Agent Boost Podcast'! In this episode, Todd shares how he transitioned from disability and earning just $1,100 a month to becoming a successful health insurance agent. Discover how personal challenges, empathy, and the right support system led Todd to six-figure success. Listen for key moments where Todd discusses overcoming obstacles, finding purpose, and the importance of consistency and genuine care in the insurance industry. Whether you're facing tough times or looking to up your game, Todd's story offers valuable insights and motivation for...2025-03-0356 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 76: The Future of FMO Commissions & Industry UpdatesMedicare Industry Updates & Potential Changes Amid New AdministrationJoin hosts Dan and Mike Hardle for an in-depth discussion on the latest Medicare industry updates and potential changes amid the new administration. They tackle challenges like the FMO override compensation, new CMS rulings, and evolving fraud, waste, and abuse policies. Learn how carriers and brokers can navigate these changes, and get insights on the impacts of regulatory decisions, state Medicaid disruptions, and what to expect in the upcoming sales season. Stay informed with the thought leaders in the insurance industry, as they provide clarity and strategies to succeed in a constantly...2025-02-251h 01
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 75: X Insurance with Founder & CEO Rick LindseyInsurance Evolution: From Extreme Sports to Residential Risks with Rick Lindsey!Welcome to another insightful episode of the Agent Boost Podcast! 🎙️ This week, hosts Dan and Mike are back from their travels and have a special guest, Rick Lindsey, the founder and owner of X Insurance. Rick shares his fascinating journey from aspiring professional hockey player to leading innovative changes in the insurance industry. He discusses the nuances of admitted vs. E&S insurance, his approach to underwriting unique risks, the advantages of profit-sharing with brokers, and his deep knowledge gained through experiences like insuring Evel Knievel’s iconi...2025-02-131h 14
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 72: VBID going away?
Medicare Advantage & VBID Insights: Navigating the 2025 Landscape | The Agent Boost Podcast
Welcome to the ultimate insurance podcast! 🎙️ In this episode of The Agent Boost Podcast, dive deep into the intricacies of Medicare Advantage and VBID (Value-Based Insurance Design) as Dan and Mike Hardle break down the latest updates and challenges for 2025. From insights on the ACA open enrollment period to the impacts of the VBID funding cuts, this episode is a must-listen for every insurance agent. Learn about operational hurdles, the future of plan designs, and the evolving healthcare landscape. Perfect for seasoned pros and newbie agents alike, tune in fo...2025-02-0454 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 74: How to be Productive All Year LongMaximizing Success in 2025: Strategic Planning to set you up for success.
Welcome to another episode!
🎙️ This week, Dan and Mike reflect on a chaotic week at the office contrasted with a quiet industry. They dive into their successful Elite Agent Trainings, emphasizing the importance of deep industry knowledge and higher-level training. Hear about the unique logistics involved, the collaborative spirit of the sessions, and how these trainings outperform standard membership programs. They also discuss industry trends, regulatory changes impacting agents, and strategies to stay productive all year. Don’t miss insights on growing your business sustain...2025-01-2756 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 73: Insurance Industry Headline Spark National Debate!Understanding the Essentials of Insurance: Myths, Misconceptions & Modern Realities Dive into the fundamentals of insurance in this special episode of 'The Agent Boost Podcast'! Join hosts Dan and Mike Hardle as they tackle the evolution, purpose, and necessity of insurance, addressing common misunderstandings from both cultural and societal perspectives. Explore recent high-profile cases, such as the United Healthcare CEO’s murder and the devastating fires in California, to understand insurance's role and challenges. Whether you're a broker needing best practices or a consumer seeking clarity, this episode is packed with insightful discussion and actionable advice to help you navigate the co...2025-01-2059 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 71: Best Practices and Advice from our Agent Success ManagersBest Practices and Advice from our Agent Success Managers 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insuran...2024-12-2359 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 70: AEP is Done – Here’s How to Stay Ahead During OE and Lead GenerationAEP is Done – Here’s How to Stay Ahead During OE and Lead Generation💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is...2024-12-161h 07
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 69: Goal Planning and Best Practices for 2025UHC CEO condolences, Goal Planning and best practices for 2025 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder and CEO of...2024-12-091h 03
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 68: 2026 Medicare Call Letter Part 22026 Medicare Call Letter Part 2LINK TO CALL LETTER: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-27939.pdf 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the...2024-12-0257 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 67: 2026 Medicare Call Letter Part 12026 Medicare Call Letter Part 1 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder and CEO of Agent Boost Marketing and...2024-11-271h 05
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 66: Bold Predictions for 2025Bold Predictions for 2025💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder and CEO of Agent Boost Marke...2024-11-2554 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 65: UHC thoughts on AEP with with Rachel Hurtado and Mike VolpeUHC thoughts on AEP with with Rachel Hurtado and Mike Volpe 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it...2024-11-1856 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 64: Future of Medicare and ACA Post ElectionFuture of Medicare and ACA Post Election 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder and CEO of Agent Boos...2024-11-111h 05
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 63: ACA Open Enrollment & Non-Commissionable Medicare Advantage Plans!ACA Open Enrollment & Non-Commissionable Medicare Advantage Plans! 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder an...2024-11-0159 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastPodcast Ep. 62- Who's Winning AEP- - Gamification From CarriersWho's Winning AEP? - Gamification From Carriers 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder and CEO of Agent Boos...2024-10-2851 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 61: Floridaman! Why we expanded into Florida!Why we expanded into Florida! 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"!🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is...2024-10-241h 01
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 60: AEP First Impressions, Industry News, and ACA Updates!AEP First Impressions, Industry News, and ACA Updates! 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder and CEO of Agent...2024-10-0957 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 59: AEP 2025 Kickoff and Updates to ACA💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder and CEO of Agent Boost Marketing and his brother Mike...2024-09-2359 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 58: Texas Hold 'Em AEP, How To Win This Year💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder and CEO of Agent Boost Marketing and his brother Mike...2024-09-1455 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 57: Non Commissionable Plans and How to be a great agent!In this episode we go over Non-Commissionable plans and more! 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot.Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill...2024-09-0957 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 56: PDPocalypse! Commissions Going Away!In this episode we discuss Wellcare PDP plans going non commissionable on renewals and new enrollments. We discuss why Wellcare and others may be making those hard decisions and the broader impact on the distribution environment. We also talk about agents that dogmatically only sell supplements or Advantage plans and how that mindset may be shifting.💻 Website: www.agentboost.com💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podc...2024-08-311h 00
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 55: AEP "The Perfect Storm and Perfect Opportunity"In this episode we discuss how to be prepared for AEP 2025 and other industry updates.💻 Website: www.agentboost.com💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot.Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the...2024-08-2458 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 54: What Does an Actuary Do? With Healthcare Industry Star Jared Strock!In this episode with chat industry actuary extraordinaire, Jared Strock! Jared is an owner of Telos Actuarial, a firm that focuses Medicare and ACA trends. We discuss how Jared got in the industry, what his firm specializes in, and some of the current challenges and opportunities in the insurance industry. 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics...2024-08-211h 07
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 53: ACA State of the Industry with Adam Van Fossen of HealthSherpaIn this episode we talk about the recent CMS changes the AOR (agent of record) process. We talk about a lot of the fraud that CMS is trying to curb and what HealthSherpa is also doing to help. We talk about the MDN (Member Defense Network) and why that came about. We also talk about current trends in the ACA industry and where things are heading! 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out the...2024-08-1359 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 52: The Agent Boost DifferenceThis episode is a shameless plug for what we do as an FMO agency. We talk about what makes us different as an agency. We thought about making this 2 episodes, but it's just one big podcast for now! 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA we...2024-08-101h 34
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 51: More Updates on Part D, Commissions, and AEP Prep!In this episode we talk about how plans are shaping up for AEP 2025. We talk about the CMS Demonstration of PDPs for 2025 and how that affects seniors. We also talk about the latest information on PDP premiums and if they may be commissionable. 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ Agent Boost Allstate Agent Resources: https://rb.gy/0tpvi2 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sale...2024-08-0755 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 50: With Special Guest Demetri Simos from Guarantee Trust LifeWe speak with Demetri Simos of GTL. GTL is a great supplmental insurance company that specializes in hospital indemnity plans and other products meant to fill the gaps in traditional insurance and Medicare. 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ Agent Boost Allstate Agent Resources: https://rb.gy/0tpvi2 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and...2024-08-0757 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 49: With Special Guest Matt Rau from Devoted HealthIn this episode we chat with Matt Rau from Devoted. We talk about WHY Devoted and some of the challenges going on in the industry! 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ Agent Boost Allstate Agent Resources: https://rb.gy/0tpvi2 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpo...2024-08-071h 05
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 48: National Carrier Rollouts, CMS Commission updates, and Part D updatesIn this episode we talk about how the IRA, Inflation Reduction Act, will affect agents and seniors. We also discuss other critical updates, SARS, Service Area Reductions, updated FMV CMS commissions, and the NABA (National Average Bid Amount) and how they will affect the industry.💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ Agent Boost Allstate Agent Resources: https://rb.gy/0tpvi2 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code...2024-07-2057 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 47: You and Your Clients are in Good Hands with Allstate!In this episode we talk short-term health and the future of that product. We also talk about why AllState is a market leader in ancillary products and why you should work with them. 💻Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ Agent Boost Allstate Agent Resources: https://rb.gy/0tpvi2 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, healt...2024-07-2055 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 46: We Beat Medicare! Supreme Court Rules on Key Legislation***The day after we filmed this podcast, news broke that a Texas Court Stays CMS CY2025 Final Rule on Agent and Broker Compensation and Contract Term Restrictions*** This comes quickly on the heels of the CMS overturning of the Chevron Doctrine by the Supreme Court. Although this is a positve for our industry, in the short term it causes even more chaos and confusion. 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost...2024-07-091h 01
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 45: Why Sunfire is the Market Leader in Electronic EnrollmentsWe speak with Sunfire's Chief Business Officer Ben Miller about how Sunfire became the market leading quoting and enrollment platform. We talk about the current state of the platform and what's next! 💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted...2024-07-0954 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 44: Top Industry Insider on Key Healthcare Challenges and Opportunities with Grace Totman of CaptsoneWe speak with the brilliant Grace Totman of Capstone. Grace is the Co-Head of Healthcare at Capstone DC. Conducts policy analysis to identify and assess unique opportunities for investors. Specialized in health care services, specifically Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and payor services.She lays out incredible insights from an industry insider perspective and gives agents, fmo, and anyone interested in the health insurance industry a peak behind the curtain. She covers a wide-range of topics including major headwinds insurance carriers are facing right now.💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: h...2024-07-011h 10
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 43: Medicare Part D Changes & The Inflation Reduction ActWe talk about big changes coming to Medicare Part D due to the inflation reduction act. We talk about how this may affect conusmers and what brokers should know about these changes.💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpo...2024-06-2652 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 42: Zing Health! Talking Chronic Plans and Why Zing!💻 Website: www.agentboost.com 💰Get Contracted: https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 👨🏼🎓Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 📬 Our Weekly Newsletter: https://agentboost.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ In this episode we talk with Marcelle Gathing of Zing. We talk about who Zing Healthcare is and what makes them different. We talk about Chronic Special Needs Plans and what agents need to know about selling Chronic plans. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance...2024-06-2244 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 41: Ambetter Partner Event and Updates, ICHRA, Family Glitch and ACA UpdatesIn this episode Dan and Jeff cover all things ACA. We talk about ICHRA and the family glitch and other ACA topics. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder and CEO of Agent Boost Marketing and his brother Mike is...2024-06-2244 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 40: MASSIVE DISRUPTION in the Medicare Space, Lawsuits Filed, and Chevron DoctrineThis is a very comprehensive overview of what is going on in the Medicare Insurance Industry. We talk about all of the chaos and turmoil going on and ask who it benefits? We talk about lawsuits filed against CMS and Chevron Deference and what it may mean to our industry. Website 💻 www.agentboost.com Get Contracted💰 https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ Join our Facebook Group 👨🏼🎓https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, healt...2024-06-1055 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 39: Devoted Health 2025 Rollout & Why Devoted is Great!In this episode, we highlight our trip to Boston to meet with the Devoted team. We highlight a lot of good market insights and also some of the attributes that make Devoted Health different. Website 💻 www.agentboost.com Get Contracted with Devoted💰 https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ Join our Facebook Group 👨🏼🎓https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mi...2024-06-0751 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 38: Why Cigna? ACA Talk with Sheila PriorWebsite 💻 www.agentboost.com Get Contracted💰 https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ Join our Facebook Group 👨🏼🎓https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder and CEO of Agent Boost Marketing and his brother Mike is the President of Sales. Between t...2024-06-0155 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 37: Medizues! The Origin Story and Why It Is the Best Medicare Advantage Retention ToolExclusive Medizues Triail https://medizues.com/?ref=bryan29 On today's episode, we talk with Evan MacGuffie, the founder of Medizues. We talk about why this is such a useful tool for Medicare retention. Evan shares his origin story of going from a producing agent to creating a program that solved his own needs! This platform is extremely helpful and helps just about any agent with around a 100 or so lives on their book of business. Website 💻 www.agentboost.com Get Contracted💰 https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ Join our Facebook Group 👨🏼🎓https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficiona...2024-05-241h 01
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 36: Why AHIP Matters, MARX discussion, Section 1557 & Medicare SupplementsWebsite 💻 www.agentboost.com Get Contracted💰 https://agentboost.com/contact-us/ Join our Facebook Group 👨🏼🎓https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ In this episode we talk about WHY AHIP and certifications are important to carriers. We talk about MARX, what it is and why it's valuable to agents. Finally we wrap up with discussing Section 1557 and how they may affect Medicare Supplements. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jac...2024-05-2055 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 35: Private Equity’s Effect on the Health Industry & Modern Sales Best PracticesWe cover the Steward Health Care bankruptcy and some of the effects of private equity on the healthcare system. We cover United Healthcare's CEO Andrew Witty messaging out to the market that he believes the Medicare industry is in a 3 year down cycle. We were kind of all over the place on this one, and then started talking about sales strategies agents are leveraging on the Medicare and ACA side of things. Website 💻 www.agentboost.com Get Contracted💰 https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ Join our Facebook Group 👨🏼🎓https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ We were kind of all over the place on this one, and the...2024-05-1357 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 34: Assurance Goes Under & Walmart Closes its Health ClinicsIn this episode we talk about a lot of the recent news stories in the industry. We talk about Assurance IQ closing it's doors and what that means to the industry. We also talk about Walmart shutting down their health clinics. Finally we discussed Aetna's massive drop in stock price and CVS Aetna aquiring Hella + Health. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot...2024-05-0651 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 33: FTC Bans Non Competes and Fraud in the ACA Space!In this episode we discuss the FTC's ban of non competes and how that may affect the insurance industry and releases. We also discuss the rampant fraud happening in the ACA space and 2 massive lawsuits against ACA call centers. We talk about CMS reaction to the fraud and ideas of how to clean it up!Website 💻 www.agentboost.comGet Contracted💰 https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/Join our Facebook Group 👨🏼🎓https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing an...2024-04-291h 02
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 32: CMS Call Letter Deep Dive & Agent CompensationCMS Call Letter Deep Dive & Agent Compensation. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder and CEO of Agent Boost Marketing and his brother Mike is the President of Sales. Between them they have written thousands of policies with their own p...2024-04-1554 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 31: Medicarians Recap & Industry Thoughts on the CMS Call LetterWe recap our experience down in Vegas at Medicarians. We talk about the event itself and value to agents and other industry figures. We talk about take aways, including the initial reaction to the CMS call letter. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance ga...2024-04-1254 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 30: Quit Your Job and Come Work With Me! With Rich PostIn this episode we talk with one of our long term field agents turned corporate Team Manager, Rich Post. Rich shares his story and journey about how the insurance industry has changed his life for the better! 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance ga...2024-04-0844 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 29: Understanding Contracting and ReleasesIn this episode we talk to Amy Koncar, our Head of Contracting and Agent onboarding. She talks about what specifically happens when an agent "contracts or onboards" with an FMO or carrier. She talks the work involved and why some FMOs or carriers don't give releases. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most...2024-04-041h 00
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 28: How to Sell Advantage Plans to People on SupplementsMany agents struggle to sell advantage plans to people on supplements. In this video we talk about some of the myths people have about advantage plans. Link to the Milliman Actuarial Study - https://www.milliman.com/en/insight/average-annual-beneficiary-health-care-costs-for-various-medicare-coverage-options-2021 www.agentboost.com 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strate...2024-03-2249 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 27: The Importance Of Live Events and Training In The Insurance IndustryIn this episode we discuss the state of compliance in the industry. Our compliance officer Heather Woody, has over 13 years of experience. She talks the dos and don'ts of the industry and reviews what she is seeing in terms of compliance. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in th...2024-03-2037 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 26: The Current State of Medicare and ACA ComplianceIn this episode we discuss the state of compliance in the industry. Our compliance officer Heather Woody, has over 13 years of experience. She talks the dos and don'ts of the industry and reviews what she is seeing in terms of compliance. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in th...2024-03-2052 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 25: Recent Change Health Hack and Understanding SEPsIn this episode we discuss the recent hack and outage that has affected eligibility and Prescription billing. We also discuss the importance of using the proper SEPs for this time of year. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder and...2024-03-0454 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 25: The Best Health Product You’ve Never Heard OfIn this episode we talk with our good friend Elliott Gorog of HMA. Elliott's energy is contagious and you can tell he is passionate about this product. We discuss what an HMA is and how you can sell it. We talk about some of the challenges they have overcome as the product has evolved.🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot...2024-02-2257 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 24: Critical Industry UpdatesIn this video we discuss the latest updates of the CMS Final Rules hearings. Mike recaps some of his takeaways from the ICMG conference, and we talk about the quickly shifting landscape in lead generation. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the...2024-02-1656 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 23: Retail Kiosks and Community Meetings as a Sales Opportunity with Shane MorrisEpisode 23: Retail Kiosks and Community Meetings as a Sales Opportunity with Shane Morris🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder and CEO of Agent Boost Marketing and his brother Mike is the President of Sales. Between them the...2024-02-131h 00
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 22: Update on the HHS and CMS Call LetterOn this episode we give updates on the pending CMS Call Letter. We talk about the Senate Finance Committee's letter to 5 prominent organizations in the Medicare space. We talk about some of the questions posed to those entities in the letter and discuss the reasons and answers from our perspective. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle...2024-02-0252 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 21: Value Based Care and What a Doctor Wishes Agents Knew!In this episode we discuss what Optum does and how they make money. We talk about value based care and why it can be such a good force for positive change in the healthcare industry. Dr. Nguyen discusses why he decided to become a Doctor and what it's like working with Optum.***This was the first podcast filmed at our new offices and doesn't quite look as good. Please excuse the production quality.🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on mark...2024-01-2959 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 20: 2023 Year in Review and Plans for 2024In this episode we review some of the progress and highlights from the Agent Boost FMO side. We discuss some of the wins from 2023 and talk about what to expect from Agent Boost in 2024. We also discuss some of the market conditions and regulatory environment for the year. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're...2024-01-1952 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 19: The UHC Optum IESNP**There have been some temporary changes to this product, the commission, and the care model in some states since we recorded this episode. Please check with us or your qualified upline for the latest with this product.** In this episode we discuss our unique relationship with Optum for the UnitedHealthcare IESNP. We love this product and it has been a game changer for our agents! 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health...2024-01-1943 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 18: End of AEP & The Importance of Starting the Year StrongIn this episode, we discuss the changes in the industry every Medicare Annual Enrollment and how this business has become a year round industry. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder and CEO of Agent Boost Marketing and his brother...2024-01-0833 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 17: Leveraging Technology to Be Successful With Nicko PickardOn this episode we chat with our Systems Administrator and Tech Project Manager Nicko Pickard. He talks about how agents could utilize our tech stack or any tech stack to be more productive and successful as an agent. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance...2023-12-1544 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 16: Starting a Successful Agency With Spencer AndersonWe talk with our friend and Agency Owner Spencer Anderson about his journey leaving the corporate life and starting his own agency. He talks about his history and what he has to done to start off on the right foot! 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to ki...2023-12-1154 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 15: Why You Should Be Using HealthSherpa for ACA EnrollmentsWe have the absolute privilege of having Jordyne Cerullo the Director of Agency Sales at HealthSherpa. We talk about the explosive growth of HealthSherpa and why you should be using their tool for your ACA enrollments. We talk about changes coming soon and the state of the industry with ACA plans! Check out HealthSherpa here https://www.healthsherpa.com/agents/features 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA...2023-12-0153 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 14: Staying up to date as a Field Agent with Bryan SmithIn this episode we chat with our long time friend and VP of Field Distribution, Bryan Smith. He shares common concepts agents struggle with and what "legacy" marketing techniques are working this AEP. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder a...2023-11-241h 00
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 13: Reasons Why Agents Fail and How To Avoid ThemIn this episode, we cover common obstacles agents face and how to overcome them.🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder and CEO of Agent Boost Marketing and his brother Mike is the President of Sales. Between t...2023-11-2045 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 12: Analyzing the New HHS and CMS Call LetterMike and Dan talk about the new controversial CMS call letter! Will this be the end of agents? Will this be the end of FMOs? Will this make the industry better? We discuss all of these things in depth!🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in th...2023-11-1356 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 11: Selling Life Insurance with Jeff GastonIn this episode we discuss selling Life Insurance with Jeff Gaston our EVP of Sales. Jeff has a history of selling all types of life insurance and growing a diverse agency himself. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder and...2023-10-3042 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 10: AEP 2024 Initial Thoughts & Discussing Agent CommissionsOn this episode we discuss our initial impressions from AEP 2024. We also dive into the complexities of agent commissions and go over best practices for agents to navigate the unique compensation model in Medicare Insurance Sales. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game...2023-10-2457 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 9: Have You Heard About United's IE-SNP Plan with Jill Suranie of OptumOn this episode with talk with the amazing Jill Suranie of Optum about the exclusive United Healthcare IE-SNP Medicare Advantage plan. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder and CEO of Agent Boost Marketing and his brother Mike is the Pres...2023-10-1352 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 8: Medicare Tales with the Legend Nathan HessIn this episode we chat with long time agent Nate Hess about his journey into Medicare. He discusses selling as a hybrid type agent that sells mostly over the phone, but also situationally in person. He has sold policies many different ways over the years and shares some of his hilarious stories! 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike...2023-10-0650 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 7: Converting From a Call Center to An Independent Agent with Sean SevertsIn this episode we talk with Sean Severts, one of our Medicare Advocates Virtual team leaders. He talks about his career in the telesales and converting over to be an Independent Agent that does business 100% Virtually.🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance...2023-09-2941 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 6: ACA and Marketplace Health InsuranceWe welcome Cori Moyes to the podcast to talk about ACA or Obamacare insurance plans. We talk about why many agents have rushed into the business and how they can find success!Agent Boost Website https://agentboost.com/ Agent Boost Contracting Link https://agentboost.com/agent-tools-contracting/ 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're...2023-09-2242 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 5: What Kind of Agent are YOU?In this episode, Dan talks about 4 different kinds of agents. We discuss the resetting of the board when it comes to grassroots marketing efforts and how to create those relationships.In this podcast, Mike & Dan talk about preparing for the upcoming AEP Annual Enrollment Period. They talk about what agents can do to prepare, give updates on the current state of the industry, and talk about changes to the insurance industry. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactic...2023-09-1843 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 4: The Secrets of Lead Generation with Aaron AllanOn this episode we bring on our Marketing Director Aaron Allan to get some insights on purchasing leads and how the world of insurance sales leads works!🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in the insurance game. Dan is the founder and CEO of Agent Boo...2023-09-1451 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 3: How FMOs Work and Explaining ReleasesIn this episode, we talk about how releases work, what FMOs/IMos do on the backend contractually and why some entities don't give releases. We talk about best practices for getting a release and what to do if you are unable to get a release from your upline.🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike...2023-09-0641 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 2: Old Agents vs Today's AgentsIn this podcast, Mike & Dan talk about their history in the business, how they got started, and how the industry is changing. They talk about sales tactics and trainings that used to be effective that have changed.🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effective strategies to kill it in th...2023-09-0653 min
Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 1: Preparing for AEP, Annual Enrollment Period 2024In this podcast, Mike & Dan talk about preparing for the upcoming AEP Annual Enrollment Period. They talk about what agents can do to prepare, give updates on the current state of the industry, and talk about changes to the insurance industry.🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jackpot. Hosted by Dan and Mike Hardle, they're sharing the most effecti...2023-08-3136 min