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New to Medical Device Sales

Jacob McLaughlin
Medical Device Sales
Networking
Career Development
Mentorship
Career Transition
Personal Development
Nursing
Medtronic
Sales Experience
Career Change
Sales Training
Interview Process
Linkedin
Job Interviews
Sales Techniques
Medtech
Sales Skills
Personal Training
Work-Life Balance
Resilience

Looking to break into medical device sales? I share my experiences of breaking into the industry and what it’s like during the process and as a rep

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Johnny Caffaro
A veteran in medical device sales, author, founder of Caffaro Shoes, and author of The Caffaro Way
Smith & Nephew (Senior Manager, US Hip Revision Portfolio) and founder of the Caffaro brand
Episode: Johnny Caffaro: How to win at Fatherhood & Medical Device Sales
Destiny Hill
Nurse with eight years' experience who transitioned into medical device sales and achieved a six-figure offer
Medical Device Sales (Industry)
Episode: From Nursing 8 Years to 6 Figures in Medical Device Sales
Jake Gannum
Executive with 15+ years in Med Device Sales, former Medtronic leader, now at Insight Tech
Insight Tech
Episode: Why I Cut Culture Killers In Medical Device Sales
Garrett Reddy
College athlete turned medical device sales professional; guest on the episode
Top medical device company (Medtronic mentioned during discussion)
Episode: From College Baseball to Medical Device Sales
Jade McCombs
Nurse, immigrant from Haiti, three kids, broke into medical device sales
Independent; former nurse
Episode: How A Mom With 3 Kids Broke Into Medical Device Sales
Ricky Faitla
Divisional Manager in medical device sales
Episode: What 10 Years As A Medical Device Sales Hiring Manager Is Like
Jim Shuck
30 years in medical device sales, Hernia Specialist, former Medtronic executive
Medtronic (former), Hernia Specialists
Episode: What 30 Years in Medical Device Sales Taught Me
Brandon Superna
High school chemistry teacher, wrestling coach, and now medical device sales representative
Unknown (post-transition employer discussed in episode)
Episode: From Teacher to Medical Sales Rep in 8 Weeks
Abby Looper
Mom of two, former physician assistant, and medical device sales rookie who landed six-figure offers
Former Physician Assistant, now medical device sales
Episode: Abby Looper: Mom of 2 Landed $165k in Med Device Sales

Host

Jacob McLaughlin
Host of the show, conducts interviews; frequently guides conversations with industry guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 424 ratings
  • Intriguing and helpful

    As a recently new the listener to Mr. McLaughlin‘s podcast, I have developed a new approach to my journey in entering the medical device sales field. I appreciate his motivation driven approach to getting into the medical device sales field. If you’re not going above and beyond, you’re not beating the next person. I will continue to listen to every single episode and then hopefully reach out. Thank you for the great advice and exposure to great knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drewbenedict
    United States3 years ago
  • Climb Jacob’s Ladder to Med Device Sales Success!

    Jacob’s journey follows the Joseph Campbell archetypal Heroic tale of a man who left the safety of his community(those of us stuck in financial mediocrity if not poverty) to learn about an industry where you can help people while being financially secure.

    He faced down threshold guardians who told him the only way was to sell copiers or other B2B Sales. He thanked them and continued on finding his true mentors on LinkedIn who saw in him a hero in the making willing to put the hard work in and ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael "Greasy" Greek
    United States4 years ago
  • Elite Podcast!

    Jacob is so enthusiastic about the Medical Device industry and gives the best advice on how to break into the industry as well as how to succeed once you get there. He’s a genuine guy who loves to help people. I highly recommend giving this podcast a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CamH26
    United States4 years ago
  • BEST PODCAST!!!! Fav episode was with Sky ;)

    Thanks for helping me break into medical device sales!!!! Listen to this if you’re trying to break in. Jacob gives so many helpful tips and ways to be successful in this industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lanham5080
    United States4 years ago
  • Educational and inspiring!

    New to Medical Device Sales is a great resource for anyone looking to improve their sales skills. Jacob does an amazing job hosting the podcast with every episode being packed with tips and strategies. Such a great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Santija L.
    Denmark4 years ago

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Content is consistently motivational and useful for interview prep and career planning.
The show is seen as a practical blueprint for career entry and advancement in med tech.
Guest lineups and host honesty are highlighted as major value drivers.
Listeners praise practical, no-nonsense guidance for breaking into med device sales.

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Johnny Caffaro: How to win at Fatherhood & Medical Device Sales
Q: What makes Med Device Sales easier to win than people think?
Focus on human connection, build a supportive team culture, and avoid the low-frequency chaos; with the right mindset and collaboration, success comes more naturally than it seems.
From Nursing 8 Years to 6 Figures in Medical Device Sales
Q: What inspired you to move from nursing into medical device sales?
Destiny explains she wanted to be at the forefront of healthcare, to prevent new innovative technology from doctors, and to build relationships with doctors to improve patient outcomes, which drew her to medical device sales.
Why I Cut Culture Killers In Medical Device Sales
Q: How did you approach leadership when you had to build a team in Chicago with all the veterans leaving?
I focused on quickly identifying the right people, being decisive, rolling up my sleeves, and staying highly present with the team to guide them through a difficult transition, which helped the territory recover and grow rapidly.
From College Baseball to Medical Device Sales
Q: What were the biggest lessons from the interview process and how did you stand out as a young candidate?
He explains leveraging proactive networking, doing thorough company research, building relationships, and showing up with energy and high-level questions to prove he could do the job even without traditional sales or clinical experience.
From College Baseball to Medical Device Sales
Q: But before we go into that, tell me a little bit about who is Garrett.
Garrett describes his background growing up in New Mexico, playing JuCo, D2, and D1 baseball, and how his journey shaped his work ethic and drive to pursue medical device sales.

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An actionable, career-focused show that centers on breaking into medical device sales and navigating the early stages of a rep career. Episodes spotlight practical steps for interviewing, networking, and accelerating career progression, often featuring guests who pivot from clinical roles or non-traditional backgrounds into medical device sales, as well as executives sharing leadership and market insights. Noteworthy aspects include transparent discussions about the realities of getting started, the value of preparation and mentorship, and journey-driven stories from sales, marketing, and startup perspectives that help listeners map practical paths into the industry.

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Recent guests on New to Medical Device Sales include:

1. Johnny Caffaro
2. Destiny Hill
3. Jake Gannum
4. Garrett Reddy
5. Jade McCombs
6. Ricky Faitla
7. Jim Shuck
8. Brandon Superna

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