The Medical Sales Podcast

In this episode of the Medical Sales Podcast, Samuel Adeyinka sits down with Mark Copeland to break down what today's medical device reps need to understand about building a sustainable career in a changing medtech landscape. Mark shares lessons from decades in medical device sales, leadership, consulting, and training, with deep experience in the operating room, sterile processing, spine, perioperative sales, and small med device companies. He explains why medical sales is no longer the same career it was ten years ago, why many reps are burning out after five to eight years, and how lack of training, unclear career paths, and weak sales leadership are holding reps back. He also shares what separates average reps from those who take real ownership of their careers, including mentorship, self assessment, strategic development, and learning how to sell beyond the physician into the full hospital system. This episode is a must listen for anyone in medical device sales who wants to become more valuable, gain more control over their career, and understand what it really takes to win in today's healthcare sales environment. Connect with Mark Copeland: LinkedIn Connect with Me: LinkedIn Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How »

In this episode of the Medical Sales Podcast, Samuel Adeyinka sits down with Jason Brooks to unpack his journey from serving as a Navy hospital corpsman and working alongside Marines in Iraq to building a successful career across surgical devices, capital equipment, genetic testing, and biotech. Jason shares how his early medical training, military leadership experience, and business background helped him break into medical sales with Johnson & Johnson, what it took to navigate the interview process, and how one career changing offer reshaped his future. He also breaks down the differences between selling in the operating room and selling genetic testing into clinics and hospital systems, why reps need to understand stakeholders beyond the physician, and how culture, strategy, and persistence can define long term success in the industry. This episode is a must listen for anyone looking to break into medical sales, transition between specialties, or understand what it really takes to build a meaningful career in the field. Connect with Jason Brooks: LinkedIn Connect with Me: LinkedIn Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How »

In this episode of the Medical Sales Podcast, Samuel Adeyinka sits down with Greg Olson to break down the world of cardiac rhythm management and what it really takes to succeed as a clinical specialist or sales rep in CRM. Greg explains how pacemakers, defibrillators, and heart failure devices are supported in the field, why patient focus matters more than chasing money, and how clinical specialists and sales reps work together to support procedures, educate customers, and grow business. He also shares the lifestyle realities of CRM, from unpredictable schedules and long procedure days to the importance of technical expertise, teamwork, relationship building, and being fully committed to the patient on the table. Connect with Greg Olson: LinkedIn Connect with Me: LinkedIn Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How »

In this episode of the Medical Sales Podcast, Samuel Adeyinka sits down with Jerry Ennett, a medical device sales leader and expert in orthopedic navigation technology, to discuss the future of medical technology, what it really takes to sell complex products in the operating room, and how to build a successful career in medical device sales. Jerry shares his journey from an engineering background to launching new accounts across the U.S., training sales teams, and helping grow a national sales organization supporting navigation technology in orthopedic surgery. He breaks down the differences between robotic surgery and navigation, how technology can reduce both the physical and mental stress surgeons experience in the OR, and what makes a medical device product a compelling investment for hospitals and surgeons. Jerry also reveals the qualities he looks for when hiring successful reps, including clinical acumen, problem-solving ability, the ability to think under pressure, and a willingness to learn. Most importantly, he explains how LinkedIn transformed his own career and became a powerful sales tool, generating opportunities simply by consistently posting about his work, interests, and expertise. Whether you're trying to break into medical device sales, become a top-performing rep, or build your personal brand and generate opportunities through LinkedIn, this episode is packed with practical insights from someone who has seen the industry from both the engineering and sales sides.   Connect with Jerry Ennett: LinkedIn Connect with Me: LinkedIn Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How »

In this solo episode of the Medical Sales Podcast, Samuel Adeyinka answers a critical question: if he had to start over and break into medical sales after 2026, what would he do differently? Samuel breaks down his approach for three different types of professionals: recent college graduates, clinical professionals, and business professionals looking to transition into medical sales. He explains why the first step is not applying for jobs, but understanding the industry, researching the different paths within medical sales, and figuring out where you actually belong. Samuel also shares how to evaluate whether you truly want to sell, why having an appreciation for science and the human body matters, how to position your background and value proposition, and why interviewing should be treated as a skill that requires deliberate practice. He discusses the differences between working for large pharmaceutical and medical technology companies versus smaller organizations, why candidates need to perform serious due diligence before accepting a position, and how building a feedback loop can dramatically improve your job search. Most importantly, Samuel explains why too many talented professionals enter medical sales without doing the necessary research, end up in roles they hate, and incorrectly conclude that medical sales is not for them. Whether you're a college graduate, nurse, physical therapist, scrub tech, or experienced business professional considering a transition into medical sales, this episode will help you approach your career with more clarity, strategy, and intention. Connect with Me: LinkedIn Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How »