This show is about anything and everything that has to do with dogs. Great dog training tips, health tips, food and allergy tips, rescue advice, and more. If you have a dog or just love them, you will want to follow The Mutt Master show!
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Joanna Wyckoff and Kathe Kline each work in the Medicare space, but they run their businesses very differently. Tune in each week to find out what they are talking about and how they can help your Medicare and ACA business grow. Do you want us to talk about something on the show? Send us an audio message (you are giving us permission to use it on the show) at https://s.bcast.fm/insurance-business-babes.
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Stories, interviews and discussions about the running world, from the editors of Canadian Running magazine.
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Deb talks about the heartwrenching loss of Nigel The Wonder Dog who crossed over Rainbow Bridge- Also Deb talks about over vaccinating and titers.Deb Nabb "The Mutt Master"
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Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Medicare Plans: Insights from Insurance Business Babes In a recent episode of the ever-insightful "Insurance Business Babes" podcast, hosts Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff delve into pressing issues facing insurance brokers and their clients in the Medicare universe. From the discontinuation of broker commissions…
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In this episode of "Insurance Business Babes," host Kathe Kline is joined by guest Christian Brindle to discuss the intricacies of preparing for the transition or sale of a Medicare business. They differentiate between selling the entire business, which includes systems and leadership and tends to be more lucrative, and selling just the client book…
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Kathe and Joanna are preparing for AEP, so we're bringing you Stage 7 of a Medicare Agents business, originally aired on Christian Brindle's YouTube Channel. Kathe Kline and Christian Brindle delve into the intricate balance between managing a growing business and maintaining a manageable workload. They explore the challenges and potential benefits…
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Joanna and Kathe are still on vacation, so our latest episode of "Insurance Business Babes," is a replay of Christian Brindle and Kathe Kline where they discussed the sixth stage of a Medicare Agent's Business: The building Tweaking, and Maintaining Stage. **Building Robust Systems for Success** A major topic we delved into was the critical importa…
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Kathe and Joanna are on vacation, so in this episode, we're bringing you a special interview when Christian Brindle interviewed Kathe for his YouTube Channel. The conversation, which has been edited for the podcast, delves into low-budget strategies for hosting educational events and seminars, the importance of building relationships with carrier r…
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Christian Brindle interviewed Kathe for his You Tube Channel, so we are sharing some of those interviews with you here. This is Part 1 of the stages of Medicare Business. Stages 1-3 including prelicensing, AHIP certification, and the stages of becoming a successful Medicare agent. They share valuable tips, including the importance of networking, bu…
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In this episode of "Insurance Business Babes," hosts Scott Sims, Joanna Wyckoff, and Kathe Kline delve into the dynamics of leveraging social media and traditional marketing for business growth in the insurance industry. Scott shares his journey of transitioning from viewing TikTok as a fun experiment to using it as a powerful marketing tool, acqui…
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In this episode of "Insurance Business Babes," hosts Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff discuss Joanna's decision to hire a personal assistant to help balance her demanding work and personal life. Joanna highlights the challenges of managing her business alongside personal responsibilities, especially due to her disability. She shares her past experien…
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In this episode of "Insurance Business Babes," hosts Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff delve into the creation and utilization of video content for insurance professionals, particularly focusing on Medicare education. Kathe shares her journey with using video creation tools like Loom and her strategy of white-labeling a perfected educational video for…
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In this episode of "Insurance Business Babes," hosts Joanna Wyckoff, and Kathe Kline talk with Keith Nabb, delving into the critical aspects of succession planning for insurance professionals. They emphasize the importance of treating an insurance business like a business by investing in tools like CRM and assistants, the significance of maintainin…
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In this episode, Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff discuss various aspects of running a successful insurance business, drawing from personal experiences and industry knowledge. They highlight the importance of having professional representation and the pitfalls of conflicting interests, using LegalShield as an example. They emphasize treating the busi…
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In this episode of "Insurance Business Babes," hosts Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff delve into the crucial aspects of managing Medicare certifications and plan comparisons. They discuss the utility of creating spreadsheets for comparing benefits between different counties and plans, leveraging a virtual assistant for data entry, and the importance …
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In this episode of "Insurance Business Babes," hosts Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff talk about a bunch of different things, but delve into the importance of using CRM systems and technology to streamline client interactions and protect against disputes. They discuss various tools like Applaud AI for recording face-to-face meetings, Dialpad for phon…
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In this episode of "Insurance Business Babes," hosts Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff, alongside guest Angela Palo, delve into the multifaceted challenges faced by insurance agents amid evolving CMS regulations and Medicare policies. They discuss the skewed perceptions government employees have about agents due to primarily hearing complaints, emphas…
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In the latest episode of "Insurance Business Babes," host Joanna Wyckoff and guest Ronnell Nolan, president and founder of Health Agents of America, discuss the alarming rise of fraud and misleading advertisements in the Medicare and ACA sectors. They delve into the recent shutdown of deceptive Medicare ads and the persistence of misleading Faceboo…
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In this episode of "Insurance Business Babes," guest Cynthia McCluskey joins Kathe Kline to delve into the unique challenges faced by adults with developmental disabilities, specifically focusing on the complexities surrounding Medicaid and Medicare systems. They discuss the often-overlooked Disabled Adult Child (DAC) program, highlight the importa…
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The podcast hosts, Kathe and Joanna, discuss the challenges that prevent insurance agents from being successful. They start by describing a meme that one of Joanna's agents posted, which shows two lines of people - one line labeled "Hungry to win" that is much longer than the other line labeled "Hungry to do what winning requires." This illustrates…
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Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff discuss the importance of carefully choosing which trainings to attend as insurance professionals. They emphasize the need to prioritize trainings that are relevant to an agent's current business needs and future goals, and stress the importance of balancing attendance with actual business productivity. They also shar…
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In this insightful episode of Insurance Business Babes, hosts Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff dive deep into the crucial aspect of protecting and managing your business in the insurance industry. They share personal strategies on segregating emails for clients and carriers, handling overwhelming amounts of insurance-related spam, and employing techn…
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Canadian Running Cover Star, Jeff Pelletier: How This Ultrarunner Documented Notoriously Difficult Moab 240 Race
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In this archived episode, Canadian Running Magazine cover star, elite ultramarathoner, and documentarian Jeff Pelletier joins the podcast to discuss his second-place finish at the notorious Moab 240 race. He discusses the biggest challenges in creating a documentary amidst one of the world's most challenging ultramarathons, how his training shifted…
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In this episode of "Insurance Business Babes," hosts Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff delve into the complexities of Medicaid waivers, vital programs that provide medical and financial assistance to individuals who don't meet traditional Medicaid requirements due to their income but who face severe medical challenges such as disabilities and chronic …
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On this episode I talk all about our latest rescue pup Lucy! Her breeder said she needed to be euthanized. Lucy had "Swimmer Puppy Syndrome" and Jill at Delco Dawgs rescue had other plans- Jill rescued and arranged a foster for Lucy with Mariann who runs "Don't Bully Us Rescue" and she was familiar with Swimmer Syndrome. Hear all about Lucy's condi…
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Ultramarathon Coach and Athlete Nik Golymbiowsky | How Amateurs Can Fall in Love with Extreme Distances
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In this archived episode, ultramarathon coach, athlete, and influencer Nik Golymbiowsky joins the podcast to discuss how he fell in love with the sport, his unorthodox coaching methods, his most challenging races to date, and how he's helping the amateur running community fall in love with extreme races. Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Ap…
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Understanding Health Care Professionals' Concerns About Medicare Advantage Plans: Exploring Real Issues
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We fixed the audio issue! In this episode of "Insurance Business Babes," hosts Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff discuss a controversial subject among insurance agents. They talk about the reasons why hospital and healthcare workers dislike Medicare Advantage Plans, delving into specific issues such as prior authorizations, network restrictions, and r…
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The Rundown: From 1500m Olympian to Elite 100-Miler, Ben Blankenship Breaks Down His Transition to the Trails
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Ben Blankenship joins the podcast to discuss his transition from 1500m US Olympian to elite 100-miler, which culminated in his second-place finish in the Rabid Racoon 100 Miler on March 16. Throughout the episode, Blankenship discusses his winding road to professional running, why he almost gave up the sport following his collegiate career, the gre…
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In this episode of "Insurance Business Babes" Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff dive into the world of tech tools that can revolutionize insurance businesses. They explore the DFY platform's automated features, emphasize the importance of owning customer data outside of Facebook, and discuss various CRM options like Agency Block and Medicare Pro, incl…
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Rory Linkletter | Recapping 2:08:01 Olympic Standard Marathon, Ryan Hall's Philosophies, Biggest Rivalries, and Career Bucket List Goals
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Professional runner Rory Linkletter joins to discuss becoming the second-fastest marathoner in Canadian history with a time of 2:08:01 in Seville, Spain. Ahead of his eminent 2024 Team Canada selection, Linkletter explains the training behind his Olympic standard marathon time, the impact of being coached by 2:04:58 marathoner, Ryan Hall, and what …
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In this informative episode of "Insurance Business Babes," hosts Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff delve into the essential next steps for new insurance agents fresh from passing their exams. They provide practical advice on establishing a solid business foundation, including setting up an LLC, creating a professional online presence, and engaging in …
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Canadian ultrarunner Ihor Verys joins to discuss his finish at the 100-mile Barkley Marathons. In his debut at the iconic ultramarathon event, Verys became one of just 20 individuals to complete the race in its 38-year history. We discuss the many intricacies that go into planning for such a gruelling race, the unforeseen challenges along the way, …
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In this episode of Insurance Business Babes, hosts Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff dive into the world of virtual co-working and the significance of accountability, especially for entrepreneurs. They share personal anecdotes about maintaining productivity through structured schedules and tidy workspaces while addressing the challenges of isolation w…
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New Zealand ultrarunner, Jon Nabbs, discusses his 305-day solo run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research. After losing both of his parents to the disease within a two-year span, Nabbs was inspired by Terry Fox's legacy and began his 8,000km trek from St. Johns, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia, entirely unsupported. On this epi…
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There's a difference between offering free advice and posting content on social media. Listen to this episode for tips and advice on working with service providers and following them on social media. Deb- 303-552-1306 deb@themuttmaster.com Facebook- Dog Behavior Specialist- Deb Nabb Instagram, TikTok- @TheMuttMaster YouTube @DebNabb Roger King Bits…
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In this insightful episode of Insurance Business Babes, Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff tackle the timely and critical issue of what agents can do if their Field Marketing Organization (FMO) is eliminated. They stress the importance of having a backup plan, which includes learning how to manage their own client data using affordable and HIPAA-compli…
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The Rundown: Christopher Morales Williams' World-Best 400m Performance, World Indoor Championships, and Brian Mclean of Achilles Canada
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Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson joins to break down his coverage from the World Indoor Championships last weekend in Glasgow, Scotland. Later, Marley and host David Stol recap Christopher Morales Williams' world-best 400m performance and NCAA championship. Then, Brian Mclean, president of Achilles Canada, discusses the special cause …
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In the 'All About Conferences' episode of 'Insurance Business Babes,' hosts Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff discuss various facets of attending and maximizing the benefits of industry conferences. They talk about their strategies for effective networking, the significance of arriving early to conferences for relationship-building and handling jet la…
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Kim & Michelle Krezonoski | Twin Marathoners Break Down Their Historic Road to the Boston Marathon Pro Field
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Elite marathoners Kim and Michelle Krezonoski join to discuss their build towards becoming the first twin sisters to enter the pro field of a World Marathon Major. We discuss their differing coaching philosophies, finding their individual identities within the sport, how twin genes alter their physiological abilities, their expectations for Boston.…
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Joanna breaks down Veterans benefits and how that effects Medicare for our listeners. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a range of healthcare services, but it's important to understand that the level of coverage varies based on priority levels. The highest priority is given to veterans who are 50% or more disabled, granting them free…
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Socializing your dog! I took our 2 1/2 year old LabraDoodle rescue Rufus to Home Depot for the first time. Listen to today's show for some advice and tips for introducing your dog to new places and meeting new people! Follow me on Facebook- Dog Behavior Specialist- Deb Nabb Instagram, YouTube, TikTok- @TheMuttMaster deb@themuttmaster.com 303-552-13…
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In the latest episode of The Shakeout Podcast, Hoka athlete Gabriel Jarquin joins to discuss his journey of HIV advocacy, how he fell back in love with running after a formative hiatus, and his goal of earning a personal best marathon time in Boston this spring. We also discuss the power of embracing the running community, his role as President of …
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Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff continue their discussion from last week on getting leads. They start the discussion with Facebook groups. Joanna discusses the crucial role of being a resource for customers needing diabetic supplies and the value of customer referrals. They delve into the importance of creating personal networks for referrals, even …
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