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Jun 2025
42m 36s

Medical Sales: How To Connect With The R...

SAMUEL
About this episode

In this episode, special guest Todd Crowder joins Samuel to unpack what it really takes to develop transformational leaders in medical sales. Together, they explore how proper management training and mentorship can unlock the full potential of a team, and directly impact revenue, culture, and long-term growth.

We dig into the often-overlooked transition from top-performing rep to successful manager. Todd shares how to empower new leaders to think like CEOs, embrace strategic thinking, and handle hiring with confidence. If you've ever struggled with promoting the right person or building leadership from within, this conversation gives you a proven framework to do it right.

You’ll also learn how mindset can reshape a team's success. Todd explains how to stay solution-oriented, even when facing adversity or toxic work environments. With real-life stories and insights, he shows how energy, emotional intelligence, and vision can turn roadblocks into stepping stones for growth.

Whether you're aiming to break into medical sales or level up into a leadership role, this episode is packed with the strategies, tools, and mindset shifts you need. From hiring smarter to building future executives, Samuel and Todd deliver the blueprint to help you lead with purpose and drive real impact.

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