This should be an episode that makes you scratch your head! On this episode of the Next Level Idea podcast we have the honor of speaking to Dr. Brian Blackwood from Boulder, CO. Dr. Blackwood made the decision earlier this year to understand the avalanche of costs affecting representatives that enter into medical facilities across the country. It has become thousands of dollars per year withe zero benefits, horrific customer service, and zero focus on the customer - the representative. Dr. Bl...
On this episode of the Next Level Idea podcast I have the honor of speaking with Mike Nathan, serial entrepreneur. Mike has started 18 companies and had multiple 8 figure exits! He shares what it takes to achieve success, and what you can do to follow the same path. You don't want to miss what Mike has to say!
On this episode of the Next Level Idea podcast I have the honor of speaking with Omar Khateeb who is the host of the #1 podcast in the world talking about all things Medtech called the State of Medtech. Omar is also the founder of Khateeb & Co., OmniCreator, and a proud husband and father. We cover a wide range of subjects focussing on private equity investment, future happenings, and Omar's opinion on where he sees companies will be going with AI. Thank you Omar again for coming on the p...
In this episode of Next Level Idea, I sit down with Mark Malone, the Founder and CEO of Orthofreeze, to explore his journey from innovative concept to commercial success. Mark shares the behind-the-scenes story of developing Orthofreeze, a breakthrough solution in post-operative recovery. We dive into the challenges of bringing a medical invention to market and the critical moments that shaped its success. Most importantly, we highlight the incredible impact Orthofreeze is having on patients—...
On this episode of the Next Level Idea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Jacob McLaughlin who is the Founder of New to Medical Device Sales. Jacob talks about his entrepreneurial journey, as well as his start in his own medical device sales career. He shares so much value on how someone can find a new career in medical device sales, and what they can expect. Thank you Jacob for sharing your story.
On this episode of the Next Level Idea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Johnny Caffaro who is the Head of Growth at Redefine Surgery. Redefine Surgery is game changing technology that is going to shape how surgeons train in the future. Johnny is back!!
On this episode of the Next Level Idea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Kendy Elmore who is the Founder of the Lobby Network. Kendy tells his story from the beginning, and describes how The Lobby Network is helping sales reps across the country. The platform is creating a much needed community. Thank you Kendy for coming on the Next Level Idea podcast!
On this episode of the Next Level Idea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Tom Episcopo, who is the the founder of Iron Gate Collective. Iron Gate Collective is where medical representatives easily and efficiently connect with the right Doctors, ensuring smooth meeting bookings for seamless collaboration. Tired of driving across the state to be told that you can't see a physician today or the next 2 months? Well, Iron Gate Collective takes the guessing out of scheduling face tim...
On this episode of the Next Level Idea podcast we are honored to speak with Brandon Mark, who is the VP of Sales at Biocircuit. Brandon goes in depth on their newest offering which is Nerve Tape, a sutureless nerve repair device. Nerve Tape is taking the market by storm, and will change how surgeons address nerve repair. Thank you for coming on Brandon!
Have you ever asked yourself what it takes to make the leap into the startup world and bring your idea to the marketplace? Well, on this episode of the Next Level Idea we dive into the world of start up capital with Brad Klos, who is the Managing Partner at E - Merge Capital. Brad has funded several successful companies and shares his expertise and knowledge with us. Thank you Brad for coming on the Next Level Idea podcast!
On this episode of the Next Level Idea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Kurt Jacobus who is the CEO of Restor3d. Restor3d is generating a huge amount of buzz in the orthopedic community around what they are doing in the world of personalized musculoskeletal patient care. The future is here, and we thank Kurt for coming on to share what Restor3d is doing now and into the future.
On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Mace Horoff. Mace is an industry veteran in medical sales and has trained thousands of students through his company Medical Sales Academy (www.medicalsalestraining.com). We speak at length on how to enter into the medical sales field and what to expect, and what you can do to continue on a path to success. Thanks so much to Mace for coming on the Orthoidea podcast!
On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Doug Heulitt who has left corporate America to live out his dreams of running his own business. So many of us wonder what it takes to leave our 9 - 5 and start our own company and Doug has done it. Thanks so much Doug for coming on the Orthoidea podcast!
On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Nick Strasser from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Strasser is an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He is an investor, teacher, aspiring surgical artist, researcher, podcaster, co founder of "Indications" medical sales representative training forum, and the "sole of orthopedics". We cover so much in this episode from his love of teaching with his training forum, Indications, to what he ...
On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Greg VanDyne who is the Co - Founder of Medtech MIlitia. Medtech Militia is changing how people in Medtech are networking with others and find ing their next career opportunities. Greg takes us through his time as a Green Beret, and his journey to entrepreneur dedicated to helping others. Thank you Greg for coming on the podcast!
On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Bryan Sagray who is a successful performance coach. Dr. Sagray is a "Performance Coach For Your Brain", and works one on one with professionals to make small daily changes, reshape their thinking, and allow them to live a powerful life with intention and purpose. He shares his story from being a successful foot and ankle surgeon, to leaving medicine to run his family's successful plumbing business, to doing what h...
Orthoidea is back from our summer break and we have the honor of having Robert Aprill who is the Managing Director at Physician Growth Partners. PGP is dedicated to representing founder - led physician groups in transactions with private equity. Are you a physician looking to investigate a partnership with private equity or have you been contacted by a private equity firm? Robert does a fantastic job on educating those on the do's and dont's when you start that process. Thank you Robert for ...
On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Patrick Jamnik who is the President of Episurf Medical. Episurf has just recently brought an exciting new technology to the marketplace which specifically addresses arthritic knee changes. It's for those patients that suffer from knee pain, but are not a candidate for a total knee. Thanks so much Patrick for coming on the Orthoidea podcast!
On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Darren Dahlin who is the Vice President at ActivOrtho. Darren shares with us the revolutionary new technology being developed by ActivOrtho that allows active compression in several types of implants utilizing Nitinol. ActivOrtho is changing how surgeons address bone healing. Thank you Darren for coming on the podcast!
On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we are honored to speak with Ted Bird who is the Chief Strategy Officer at Dymicron. Ted has an extensive background in Orthopedics and he discusses a truly innovative way to raise money for startups. Have you ever heard of crowdfunding online for a startup Medtech company? Please listen and find out this new strategy. Thanks so much Ted!