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First Year in Medical Device Sales

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
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3 Job Offers in 24 Hours Using This Interview Strategy

Want To Learn How To Grow Your Territory?? If so → https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com/podcast The exact strategy I used to get three job offers in just 24 hours. Including how to communicate with hiring managers, leverage multiple interviews, and negotiate like a pro. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to stand out, speed up the hiring process, and land top medical device sales offers....

Aug 15, 202512 min

What This First-Year Rep Did That Most Veterans Don’t

Want To Learn How To Grow Your Territory?? If so → https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com/podcast Ashley Rohrback, a previous personal trainer, didn’t just land a job in medical device sales, she carved her path through determination, strategy, and a mindset most people overlook. She talks through the exact steps she took to break into the industry, how she prepared for interviews, and what she wishes more candidates knew before applying. Whether you're doubting yourself or just looking for a p...

Aug 01, 202535 min

What I Wish I Knew Before Starting In Medical Device Sales!

Want To Learn How To Grow Your Territory?? If so → https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com/podcast Kendy Elmore is the founder of The Lobby Medical Sales Network, a nationwide online community that connects reps through networking, mentorship, and career growth opportunities. He talks about building community, staying consistent when no one’s watching, and why the relationships you build today might unlock doors years down the line. If you’re thinking long game in this industry, Kendy’s story wi...

Jul 18, 202537 min

Why I Left the U.S. for Medical Device Sales in London

Want To Learn How To Grow Your Territory?? If so → https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com/podcast She broke into medical device sales, moved across the world, and now she’s navigating the UK healthcare system. Rachel Littleton shares what it’s like selling medical devices in London as an American, the steep learning curves she faced, and what no one tells you about the first year in the industry. This is for the person curious about what it takes to leap into a new career and a new country. Key...

Jun 27, 202535 min

Why Age Doesn’t Matter in Medical Sales

Want To Learn How To Grow Your Territory?? If so → https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com/podcast Jacob interviews Shannon Holly, who transitioned into medical device sales at 48 years old after a 28-year career as a syndicated morning radio host. They discuss breaking into the industry later in life, the emotional process of career change, reinventing yourself with confidence, overcoming judgment and fear, training and adapting in your first six months, what it’s like working in the OR, the wi...

Jun 06, 202537 min

From Entry-Level to Regional Manager: The Med Device Growth Story You Need to Hear

Want To Learn How To Grow Your Territory?? If so → https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com/podcast Jacob is joined again by Seth Colletti, who started in boat sales, broke into medical device sales after college, and became a regional sales manager in under five years. They talk about climbing from associate rep to manager, working for two of the largest med device companies, how to survive the first year of sales, training at big companies versus the grind of a startup, how to handle OR chaos, ...

May 23, 202546 min

How Roxy Transformed Her Life With One Career Shift

Want To Learn How To Grow Your Territory?? If so → https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com/podcast From filing for bankruptcy to working with the top medical device companies, Roxy Tirado shares her full journey. Topics include grit and perseverance, what it’s really like being a female in medical device sales, landing multiple job offers in six weeks, surviving and thriving at Medtronic and Intuitive, the pressure of big-name companies, building confidence, preparing like a pro, investing in me...

May 12, 20251 hr 8 min

How RepPrep.ai Is Impacting Medical Device Sales

Want To Learn How To Grow Your Territory?? If so → https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com Veteran-turned-medical device rep Edward Dix joins the show to share his story of breaking into orthopedics, transitioning to diagnostics, and launching RepPrep.ai . An AI-powered pre-call tool for sales reps. Topics include military-to-sales transitions, trauma and ortho grind, rep relocation, growing territories, how diagnostics differ from ortho, how RepPrep works, real-life impact on patients, and putt...

Apr 25, 202557 min

8 Months From Associate To Full Line Rep In Medical Device Sales

Want To Learn How To Grow Your Territory?? If so → https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com From breaking into medical device sales in under three weeks, getting three job offers, jumping from associate to full-line rep in just eight months, learning from trial by fire, dealing with challenging surgeons, building trust through repetition, mastering case prep, learning how to sell without overselling, understanding relationship-building inside the OR, and sharing what it's really like to grow from...

Apr 04, 202541 min

Planning For Your Territory In Medical Device Sales [ft. Jason Elmore]

Want To Learn How To Grow Your Territory?? If so → https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com Territory planning, segmenting call points, gap analysis, setting boundaries in sales, working smarter not harder, maintaining work-life balance, time management strategies, challenges with different med device company structures, and how to stay intentional as your career grows. Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Know your plan before your feet hit the ground — Don’t just show up and hope. Create a clear territory plan, ...

Mar 28, 202537 min

Which Accounts Should You Spend Your Time At In Medical Device Sales

Want To Learn How To Grow Your Territory?? If so → https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com If you’re new to my channel, my name is Jacob McLaughlin. I’m the founder of New to Medical Device Sales, an exclusive training program designed to help people break into the competitive field of medical device sales. Our average person lands a six-figure role in just 8.5 weeks, earning $105,502 annually. With thousands of success stories from candidates with all kinds of backgrounds, our program equips yo...

Mar 21, 202515 min

Traits Needed To Go From Associates To Full Line Rep Under 1 Year In Medical Device Sales

Want To Learn How To Grow Your Territory?? If so → https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com If you’re new to my channel, my name is Jacob McLaughlin. I’m the founder of New to Medical Device Sales, an exclusive training program designed to help people break into the competitive field of medical device sales. Our average person lands a six-figure role in just 8.5 weeks, earning $105,502 annually. With thousands of success stories from candidates with all kinds of backgrounds, our program equips yo...

Feb 21, 202522 min

The Importance of Sales Training with Jason Elmore

Want To Learn How To Grow Your Territory?? If so → https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com If you’re new to my channel, my name is Jacob McLaughlin. I’m the founder of New to Medical Device Sales, an exclusive training program designed to help people break into the competitive field of medical device sales. Our average person lands a six-figure role in just 8.5 weeks, earning $105,502 annually. With thousands of success stories from candidates with all kinds of backgrounds, our program equips yo...

Feb 14, 202528 min

How To Build A Strong Reputation In Medical Device Sales

Want To Learn How To Grow Your Territory?? If so → https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com If you’re new to my channel, my name is Jacob McLaughlin. I’m the founder of New to Medical Device Sales, an exclusive training program designed to help people break into the competitive field of medical device sales. Our average person lands a six-figure role in just 8.5 weeks, earning $105,502 annually. With thousands of success stories from candidates with all kinds of backgrounds, our program equips yo...

Feb 07, 202520 min

Getting Promotions In Medical Sales with Joe Puk

Want To Learn How To Grow Your Territory?? If so → https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com If you’re new to my channel, my name is Jacob McLaughlin. I’m the founder of New to Medical Device Sales, an exclusive training program designed to help people break into the competitive field of medical device sales. Our average person lands a six-figure role in just 8.5 weeks, earning $105,502 annually. With thousands of success stories from candidates with all kinds of backgrounds, our program equips yo...

Jan 31, 202542 min

Go From 65K To 165K In Medical Device Sales

Want To Learn How To Grow Your Territory?? If so → https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com If you’re new to my channel, my name is Jacob McLaughlin. I’m the founder of New to Medical Device Sales, an exclusive training program designed to help people break into the competitive field of medical device sales. Our average person lands a six-figure role in just 8.5 weeks, earning $105,502 annually. With thousands of success stories from candidates with all kinds of backgrounds, our program equips yo...

Jan 24, 202519 min

How To Crush 2025 Quota In Medical Device Sales

Want to START a career in Medical Device Sales? https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-mclaughlin-5192b 312b https://www.tiktok.com/@newtomedicaldevicesales? NTMDS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-to-medical-device-sales/posts/?feedView=all —— This episode discusses starting the new year in medical device sales, understanding how quotas work, preparing for the first quarter, strategies for breaking down goals, staying consistent throughout the yea...

Jan 17, 202513 min

Reach Medical Device Sales Success In 2025 With These Proven Strategies

Fully commit and unlock your potential in medical device sales for 2025. —— Want to START a career in Medical Device Sales? https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-mclaughlin-5192b312b https://www.tiktok.com/@newtomedicaldevicesales? NTMDS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-to-medical-device-sales/posts/?feedView=all —— This episode is about how indecisiveness holds people back, the importance of fully committing to your goals, strategies for breakin...

Jan 10, 202512 min

2025 Pro Tips for Medical Device Reps

Crush your medical device sales goals in 2025 with planning and ownership. —— https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-mclaughlin-5192b312b https://www.tiktok.com/@newtomedicaldevicesales? NTMDS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-to-medical-device-sales/posts/?feedView=all Want to START a career in Medical Device Sales? https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com —— We talk about success strategies in medical device sales for 2025, including the importance of planning ahead, eliminating excuses...

Jan 03, 202516 min

How To Prepare For 2025 With Success In Medical Device Sales

Reflect, reset, and crush your medical device sales goals in 2025. ---- Want to START a career in Medical Device Sales? https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-mclaughlin-5192b312b https://www.tiktok.com/@newtomedicaldevicesales? NTMDS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-to-medical-device-sales/posts/?feedView=all ---- It’s the end of 2024. Setup 2025 strong by including personal reflections, setting achievable goals, learning from mistakes, leveragin...

Dec 27, 202413 min

What’s Holding You Back From Medical Device Sales Success? - Omar Khateeb

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, c...

Dec 20, 20241 hr 39 min

How To Master Stressful Moments in Medical Device Sales

How to thrive under pressure and build success in medical device sales Jacob LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-mclaughlin-5192b312b NTMDS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newtomedicaldevicesales? NTMDS LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-to-medical-device-sales/posts/?feedView=all Want to INCREASE your career in Medical Device Sales? https://www.newtomedicaldevicesales.com - Someone from my program, currently in the industry, had a scenario I've experienced plenty of times a...

Dec 13, 202430 min

How to Stand Out and Succeed In Medical Device Sales

Success in medical device sales comes from preparation, ambition, and mastering the qualities that set you apart Break into Medical Device Sales: newtomedicaldevicesales.com Jacob LinkedIn New To Medical Device Sales Tik Tok New To Medical Device Sales LinkedIn 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 ho...

Dec 06, 202427 min

Build Strong Client Relationships During the Holidays

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...

Nov 29, 202413 min

How To Succeed In A Competitive Industry - Johnny Caffaro

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. ----------------------------------------------...

Nov 22, 20241 hr 15 min

Turning Medical Device Sales Skills into Real Estate Success

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 freedom—all 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 Onli...

Nov 15, 202458 min

Why You're Not Making $100K in Medical Device Sales

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. 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

Nov 08, 202421 min

Medtronic Veteran Shares 20 Years of Advice for Medical Device Sales

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

Nov 01, 20241 hr 14 min

Q4: What To Expect In 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. Break into Medical Device Sales Online Course: https://courses.newtomedicaldevicesales.com 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 Reflecti...

Oct 25, 202414 min
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