Founder of New to Medical Device Sales where we have helped over 1000 people break into the industry in the last 3 years. I decided to create this podcast is to help those who broke into Medical Device Sales and are now wanting to progress their career was fast as possible. My story is I was a personal trainer who broke in with Medtronic as a full Line Rep and took the lowest performing territory to Top 10 in my first year. I also have helped Associate Sales Reps go to Full Line Reps in under a year. We are here to help you learn the roles of the job as well as how to progress your career
Master confidence, crush interviews, and transform your career.
My mentor and friend, Omar Khateeb, flew into Arizona to sit with me in the studio. Omar is a marketing expert, entrepreneur, and podcast host who helps companies raise capital, commercialize products, and leverage digital strategies for growth.We talk about breaking into medical device sales, leveraging LinkedIn for career growth, the importance of self-development, building confidence, handling rejection, learning from failures, creating personal branding, understanding startup cultures, and strategies for long-term success in sales and life.
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Takeaways From The Episode:
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00:02:14 - Who Is Omar Khateeb
00:07:43 - Mastering Likability and Persuasion
00:18:37 - Energy Givers vs. Energy Takers
00:22:46 - How to Sell Yourself with Confidence
00:27:10 - Talk To Yourself How You Talk To A Loved One
00:32:32 - Itās OK Not Being The Right Fit For A Company
00:41:41 - Always Be Learning While Deep In Your Career
00:48:55 - How To Approach Interviews
00:56:14 - How To Know If Itās A Bad Interview
01:05:38 - Figure Out What You Really Want In This Life
01:17:52 - What Did You Learn Working With Startup Companies
01:22:11 - How To Work On Yourself To Get Hired
01:36:02 - How To Reach Out To Omar
How to thrive under pressure and build success in medical device sales
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Someone from my program, currently in the industry, had a scenario I've experienced plenty of times and asked for my advice. I will be sharing actionable strategies for navigating these challenges in medical device sales. I talk about:
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What Can You Start Doing Tomorrow:
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00:57 - This Is The Best Industry In The World
05:26 - Advice For Scenarios In The Field
07:39 - Real Life Scenario With Doctors
12:40 - Doctors Threaten To Use Your Competitor
17:59 - Hospitals Will Test You
23:08 - Not Everyone Is A Good Fit
26:14 - I Want You To Succeed In This Industry
Success in medical device sales comes from preparation, ambition, and mastering the qualities that set you apart
Break into Medical Device Sales: newtomedicaldevicesales.com
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From understanding what hiring managers and CEOs are truly looking for to embodying the ambition and intangibles that drive success, this episode offers actionable insights for both new reps and seasoned professionals. Tune in to learn how preparation, follow-through, and excellence can take your career to the next level.
What I Discuss in This Episode:
šµ What hiring managers want
šµ Overpromising, underdelivering
šµ How to prepare for interviews, network effectively, and follow through
šµ Lessons I learned during my rise in the medical device industry
šµ Why ambition matters
Takeaways You Can Apply Today:
1ļøā£ Do your research:Ā
Before any conversation, know the company, its needs, and your value.
2ļøā£ Follow through consistently:Ā
Small actions, like timely emails, reflect your reliability.
3ļøā£ Excellence over perfection:Ā
Aim to do your best, even if itās not perfect.
4ļøā£ Preparation wins:Ā
Being early, organized, and informed sets you apart in interviews.
5ļøā£ Be ambitious:Ā
Strive to improve every day, no matter your starting point.
02:40 - What Companies Really Look For
07:26 - Avoiding Pitfalls And Proving Your Value
13:26 - Mindset Of Excellence And Ambition
19:32 - Chasing Growth Over Money
24:10 - Final Thoughts And Encouragement
Feeling the holiday slowdown in your medical device sales job? Wondering how to stay productive while still enjoying the season? In this episode, I talk about what helped me navigate the holidays as a successful rep in medical device sales. From building stronger relationships with clients through simple gestures (like handwritten cards) to balancing rest and productivity, I share practical tips to help you finish the year strong. Learn how to use this time to reflect, plan for the new year, and even invest in your personal growth. Whether youāre hustling to hit quota or just trying to stay ahead, this episode has something for you.
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Key Takeaways
01:37 - Build Strong Relationship With Colleagues
05:13 - Plan For The New Year
10:02 - Taking Time To Focus On Yourself
12:24 - Reach Out To Me With Questions
Today we talk with the legend Johnny Caffaro, a renowned figure in medical device sales, LinkedIn influencer with over 30K followers, and now works as Head of Growth at Redefine Surgery. Johnny shares his journey of breaking into the industry, overcoming challenges by going off grid for one year, and balancing life as a single dad of five. Learn how his authenticity and innovative approach have made him a leader in the field of medical device sales.
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Anthony Munoz shares his journey from medical device sales to real estate investing. Learn about breaking into med device sales, building trust with surgeons, and scaling income streams. Hear insights on transitioning careers, starting a real estate business, and achieving financial freedomāall while balancing personal goals and challenges. Perfect for aspiring med sales reps and those curious to see other opportunities outside of their medical device career. Break into Medical Device Sales Online Course: https://courses.newtomedicaldevicesales.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-mclaughlin https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-to-medical-device-sales 02:38 - Discovering Medical Device Sales 08:15 - Building Success in Medical Device Sales 20:36 - From Associate Sales To Full Line Rep 28:16 - Shooting From The Hip 33:44 - You Are Surrounded By A Winnersā Environment 37:58 - Why Transition To Real Estate 42:05 - Early Real Estate Ventures 48:39 - Real Estate Strategies & Company Description 55:42 - Contact Info
Learn why many don't earn $100K in medical device sales and how mindset, avoiding self-sabotage, and pushing through discomfort can make the difference.
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I sit with my old friend Jim Hunt, a medical device sales veteran as he shares invaluable tips on breaking into and thriving in the industry during his 20 years with Medtronic Break into Medical Device Sales Online Course: https://courses.newtomedicaldevicesales.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-mclaughlin https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-to-medical-device-sales
I share Q4 tips for medical device sales, covering stress management, closing deals, and building key relationships to finish the year strong and prepare for the next.
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00:33 Quarter 4 in Medical Device Sales
02:11 Building Relationships
04:18 Hospital Conversations
06:21 Managing Stress in Q4
08:01 Quota Challenges
10:05 Re-evaluating Your Career
12:16 Cashing in on Relationships
13:24 End of Year Reflections
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https://courses.newtomedicaldevicesales.com
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