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The Broker Link: Insurance Insights for Agents
The Broker Link: Insurance Insights for Agents Stay informed. Stay competitive. Stay connected. The Broker Link Podcast, presented by The Brokerage Inc., brings insurance agents the latest industry news, carrier updates, and strategies to grow their business. From Medicare Advantage and ACA health insurance to life insurance, annuities, compliance, and alternative coverage solutions, we cover the topics that matter most to today's insurance professionals. Join our hosts and industry experts for…
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- The Broker Link: Insurance Insights for Agents
Building a Holistic Financial Practice: Beyond Medicare and Life Insurance with Cory Procter
In this episode, Chris Newberry from The Brokerage joins Cory Procter, founder of Pro Capital, to explore what it means to take a truly holistic approach to…
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Decoding CMS: Legislative Insights from the FMO Summit with Mike Smith
In this special episode, Mike Smith of The Brokerage Inc. leads a timely and insightful panel discussion from the FMO Summit, joined by two distinguished…
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From Onboarding to Earning: How TBI Empowers New Agents
In this episode of The Broker Link, Trey Owens and Mike Papuc dive into platform updates designed to simplify and enhance the onboarding experience for…
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Disability Insurance Awareness Month: Protecting Your Paycheck
In this insightful episode, Crystal Bustillos joins the show to spotlight the often-overlooked topic of disability insurance, timed perfectly with Disability…
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Countdown to the Life Symposium: Insight, Strategy & Connection
This episode of the Broker Link podcast discusses the upcoming Life Symposium on May 20 at the new Flower Mound office. Chris Newberry and Crystal Bustillos…
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Marketing & Sales Strategies to Maximize Event Success
Marketing & Sales Strategies to Maximize Event Success In this episode of Broker Link, Cynthia Rosales, Regional Sales Director at The Brokerage Inc., with 28…
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What Agents Really Want from an FMO
What Agents Really Want from an FMO In this episode of Broker Link, Trey Owens from The Brokerage Inc. sits down with experienced agent Lewis to explore what…
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The Role of Life Insurance in Legacy Planning
In this episode of Broker Link, Cristal Bustillos with The Brokerage Inc. Life team dives into the critical role of life insurance in legacy planning. She…
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Yunior Santana Joins The Brokerage Team
The Brokerage Inc. is so excited to announce Yunior Santana is joining the company as a new Regional Sales Director in Florida. Yunior is an experienced agent…
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Capitol Hill Update with Mike Smith
In this episode of Broker Link, we're joined by Mike Smith for an inside look at the NABIP Capitol Conference in Washington, D.C. This annual event brings…
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BREAKING NEWS: CMS Proposes 2025 Final Rule for ACA Marketplace
As expected, the new administration is proposing changes to the ACA Marketplace. CMS, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has issued the "2025…
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Understanding Group Life Insurance: Benefits and Opportunities
Do you understand how group life insurance works? In this episode of The Broker Link, Cristal Bustillos from our Life team shares insights into how group life…
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2025 Medicare Predictions with Josh Slattery (Part 2)
In this episode of the Broker Link Podcast, Executive Vice President at The Brokerage Inc., Josh Slattery discusses the future of Medicare post-2025 AEP…
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2025 Medicare Predictions with Josh Slattery (Part 1)
If you are all taking a beat after the 2025 Medicare AEP, you are not alone. But as we look back, we see a lot of positives. In this 2025 recap episode, The…
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Breaking New Ground: Trey Owens on Elevating Health Insurance Sales
There are many exciting things going on in health insurance in 2025, none bigger for The Brokerage Inc. than the additon of our new Health Regional Sales…
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Insure Your Love Month: Protecting What Matters Most
February is Insure Your Love Month and it's a great time of year to talk to clients about adding life insurance or final expense to their portfolio. In this…
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A Recipe for Success: Jeremy Cutlip's Rise in Insurance, Part 2
If you enjoyed Part 1, you will love Part 2 of A Recipe for Success: Jeremy Cutlip's Rise in Insurance episode. In this episode, Mike Papuc and John Ross…
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A Recipe for Success: Jeremy Cutlip's Rise in Insurance, Part 1
How can you go from working in the restaurant industry to thriving as an insurance agent? It may not be everyone's story but it is agent Jeremy Cutlip's…
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New Year, New Opportunities: Life Insurance Resolutions for 2025
Happy 2025 and welcome to a new season of The Broker Link podcast! We hope this year will be the best year for everyone! We are kicking off the year with a…
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How the Election will Impact Our Industry with John Greene
Agents' questions these days revolve around how the election will impact our industry. The news is pretty favorable. We asked one man, who is always in the…
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Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act's Impact on Part D with Bill Hepscher
Are you still a little confused about the redesign of Part D of this AEP? There are some changes you need to understand. There is also a solution to help your…
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Non-Commissionable Plans: What's Going On?
Have you heard the news about some Medicare Advantage plans changing to non-commissionable plans? We are about halfway through AEP, but some of the carriers…
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Financial Solutions for Your Medicare Clients
While selling Medicare and ACA, don't forget to include Life insurance in your client's portfolio. Each of our Brokerage Inc. 2025 AEP Kickoff events included…
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Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA
We covered a lot of information during The Brokerage Inc. 2025 AEP Kickoff events including information on selling other products. As look back at one of the…
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How Medicare Agents Can Partner With Providers in 2025
During The Brokerage Inc. 2025 AEP Kickoff events, we hosted panels discussing important information for insurance agents as they prepare for their selling…
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What's Changing with Medicare Supplements in 2025?
Here's another chance to catch up on some of the panel discussions The Brokerage Inc. had at their annual 2025 AEP Kickoff events as agents start their selling…
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Top MAPD Carriers Discuss 2025 Benefits
During The Brokerage Inc. 2025 AEP Kickoff events, we hosted panels discussing important information for insurance agents as they prepare for their selling…
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Fireside Chat on the Inflation Reduction Act Impact & Part D
Were you able to make it to one of our annual AEP roadshows this year? If not, we have you covered. Fresh off our 7 Annual AEP Kickoff events, we are sharing…
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Mythbusting Facebook Ads for Independent Agents
If you have been around since the beginning of Facebook, you have probably noticed differences in how you see and share your content. The same goes for…
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2025 Kickoff - See You There!
Are you planning on attending one of The Brokerage Inc. Kickoff events? We really hope to see you there! Each year at the time The Brokerage Inc. hosts a…
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What are the Best Ways to Use AI in your Insurance Business?
Have you considered using AI in your business? What is the best way to use it? It can be very effective if used properly. In this episode of The Broker Link…
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Exciting New Program for Medicare Member Retention
Wouldn't it be great if insurance agents could have a place to go to help inform and keep their clients? Now you do. The Brokerage Inc. is offering its agents…
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Changes Coming to Medicare Part D - What You Need to Know
Do you understand all the changes coming to Medicare Part D in 2025? These changes are significant so we decided to run through everything you need to know! In…
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Mastering Your Sales Techniques
As we approach the insurance selling season, it's time to review and strategize your techniques for selling. In this episode of The Broker Link, we peek in on…
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Court Blocks 2025 Final Rule - Mike Smith and Josh Slattery
It's been a very turbulent year in the insurance industry, are you ready for all the changes? Do you have the tools necessary to thrive in AEP 2025? The…
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Summer Income Opportunities - GeoBlue
Have you ever considered selling travel insurance to your clients? Travel insurance can be an essential part of your travel planning, especially for Medicare…
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2024 Social Security Updates with Jody Harris
How much do you keep up with Social Security? Do you understand how it's calculated or even how it's even changed over the years? For the second year straight…
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Here's How to Build your Own Agency
Insurance agents, have you ever thought you would like to build your own insurance agency? And if you just had the tools and knowledge you could do it. Now you…
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The Lead Generation Strategy You've Been Overlooking - Social Security Advice
Are you thinking about expanding your insurance business? Have you considered becoming a Registered Social Security Analyst or RSSA? Insurance agents are…
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Want to Sell Medicare? Start Here
Have you been thinking about getting into selling Medicare? Or maybe you are a health and life insurance agent wanting to expand your portfolio. This is a…
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It's Travel Season - Are Your Clients Covered?
It's that time of year again when people hit the roads to take to the skies for their annual vacation. It's also a great time of year for agents to see if…
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Looking for a New FMO? This Episode is for You!
In the market for an FMO? Now is the time to start doing your research. An FMO or Field Marketing Organization is an insurance marketing organization that is a…
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Life Lessons from Our CEO
In business and life, you can learn a lot from the people who have experienced it before you. At The Brokerage Inc., we have the honor and pleasure to have…
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NABIP's John Greene Explains the 2025 Final Rule
If you don't fully understand the new CMS Final Rule pertaining to FMOs you are not alone. It's still a little unclear. In this episode of The Broker Link, The…
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Do your Clients have Social Security Questions?
Agents, do you ever talk with your clients about Social Security? If not you should start discussing their benefits and options when to take it. In this…
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Long Term Care with Mike Smith
Do you have any plans to help clients with Long Term Care? It's a growing problem that could get even worse in the coming years. In this episode of The Broker…
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SEP Success – Bundling Tips & Tricks
As we continue our series on SEP Success, today we take a look at how to bundle some of your products. Health expert, Michelle McLaren explains the power of…
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SEP Success -ACA 101
How can you maximize sales of ACA health insurance plans during Special Enrollment Periods? In this episode of the Broker Link, we listen to a webinar hosted…
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What's New in Our ACA Health Department
The Brokerage Inc. ACA Health team is growing and expanding, gearing up for our best year yet! In this episode of The Broker Link, you will meet our new Health…
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2024 Cap Con Recap with Mike Smith & Josh Slattery
NABIP held its annual Capitol Conference 2024 last week in Washington, DC to discuss topics and legislation affecting health insurance professionals. The…
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How to Protect Your Agency from Cybercriminals
Protecting your business from cyber threats is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your success. Cybercriminals won't hesitate to infiltrate…
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The Retirement Planning Solution for Medicare Clients
Are you looking to give your Medicare Clients financial advice? There are times when we want to help our clients beyond their insurance needs. Now there is a…
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Insure your Love 2024
Looking for something new and different to give this Valentine's Day? What about protecting your family and loved ones with an insurance policy? February is…
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Welcome Back 2024
Welcome back to The Broker Link podcast! As we kick off our 4th season, we give you a look at what you can expect in this new season of the podcast. Our host…
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Agency Owner Spotlight: Miguel Delgado
If you are an insurance agent and live in the South, you have probably heard of Miguel Delgado of Elite Partners. He is the founder and CEO of this very…
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Agency Owner Spotlight: Tom Mays and Travis Branch of LIA
If you are interested in growing your agency or starting one? Our Agency Owner Spotlight series is for you. In this third installment of our agency spotlights…
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Agency Owner Spotlight: Raul Gonzalez
The Brokerage Inc. could not do what we do without our agents and agency partners. They are not only the lifeblood of The Brokerage Inc., but they are also our…
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Agency Owner Spotlight: Martha Camarillo
The agents and agency partners are the lifeblood of The Brokerage Inc. Their successes are our successes and we love seeing our partners thrive and grow…
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Dan Clark Motivates us for the 2024 AEP
If you are looking for a little bit more motivation for AEP or OEP, this episode of The Broker Link will get you there. During our 2024 Kickoff events across…