Brandon discusses the impact of ego on personal and professional growth. He reflects on the ego's role in preserving self-identity and how it can hinder future success by attaching to past achievements and failures. He uses examples like Blockbuster Video and the pager industry to illustrate how ego can lead to stagnation and eventual decline. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, adapting to change, and overcoming ego-driven behaviors such as blaming, complaining, and defending poor behavior. He also highlights the transformative power of addressing ego in recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and encourages you to embrace radical change and self-improvement.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide
Brandon discusses the transformative impact of AI on various industries, particularly medical sales. He shares a personal experience with an AI-driven financial services call and highlights AI's potential to revolutionize outbound sales through advanced targeting and list building. He emphasizes the rapid growth of AI, citing ChatGPT's achievement of 700 million users in two and a half years, and asserts that businesses embracing AI will thrive in the next five years. He invites experts in AI and outbound sales to share insights and collaborate, envisioning AI's role in personalized medical treatments and the future of the beauty industry.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide
Brandon discusses the difference between being committed and being convicted in sales. He emphasizes that while committed individuals go through the motions, convicted individuals operate at a higher vibrational frequency and can significantly impact their organization. He uses the example of Steve Jobs to illustrate the power of conviction. He shares a personal anecdote about reframing a negative event positively and encourages you to focus on your current opportunities and resources to raise your certainty and performance. He also challenges you to reflect on your past efforts and to channel your inner 'monster' to level up in your career.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide
Brandon discusses the importance of prioritizing energy, mastering the craft, and hitting benchmarks in your first year in medical sales. New hires should expect to work hard, adjust their social lives, and seek help from peers and managers. Role-playing is crucial for practice, and over-communicating with managers is essential for job security. He advises against being needy, focusing on ROI, and being honest about your knowledge. He stresses the need for resourcefulness and ownership to succeed in the competitive medical sales industry.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide
Brandon discusses the importance of identity in achieving goals, emphasizing the need for intentional self-awareness and conscious effort to change your beliefs and actions. He suggests creating a list of 25 attributes for your ideal self to guide personal and professional growth. He highlights the significance of operating from future aspirations rather than past experiences, using examples like maintaining respectful relationships and being a successful deal maker. He stresses the impact of peer groups and the necessity of continuous self-investment. He also encourages you to maintain a championship mentality and focus on long-term success despite challenges.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide
Brandon discusses the art of selling feelings rather than products, emphasizing the importance of building deep rapport with clients. He introduces the concept of mental priming, a technique from neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) that influences the subconscious mind. He shares a personal anecdote about experiencing priming during a medical consultation. He explains how to mentally prime female prospects by connecting their past purchases to the current product, eliciting positive emotions and increasing their likelihood of buying. Similarly, he suggests priming male prospects by associating the purchase with winning a bet, creating a dopamine rush. He advises using these techniques ethically to enhance sales success.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide
Brandon shares a personal story about overcoming mediocrity in sales. He recounts his experience selling CoolSculpting in its early days, emphasizing the importance of conviction in closing deals. He describes how he transformed from a mediocre sales rep to a confident closer by adopting a persuasive sales approach. He highlights a pivotal moment when he convinced a plastic surgeon to invest in CoolSculpting, leading to significant financial success for the surgeon and his staff. He encourages you to make decisive choices, embrace challenges, and maintain conviction to achieve career growth and personal development.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide
Brandon discusses strategies for selling to high-income, high-net-worth clients. He emphasizes the importance of not projecting your own financial situation onto prospects and instead focusing on the benefits and dream the product offers. He advises selling the destination rather than the journey, highlighting key aspects like low aggravation, high yield, and streamlined training. He stresses the need for young salespeople to interact more with wealthy individuals, consume content from them, and broaden their circle to adopt a wealthier mindset, which will help them relate better to affluent clients and close sales more effectively.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide
Brandon discusses the benefits of a digital detox, sharing his personal experience of attempting a 24-hour detox during a spring break trip. Despite initial anxiety, he found that disconnecting from his phone for five-hour blocks recharged his battery and improved his focus and motivation. He emphasizes the importance of being present and the impact of digital addiction on happiness and relationships. He notes generational differences in device dependency, citing his father's ability to run errands without a phone. He challenges you to set aside phone-free time, aiming to enhance your personal and professional lives.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide
Brandon discusses the importance of controlling the controllables in medical sales, especially in a tough economic climate. He emphasizes the need for salespeople to deliver certainty to buyers, especially in Q1 when urgency is lower compared to Q4. He highlights the significance of understanding the decision-making process in small businesses, which often involves spousal input. He advises salespeople to seek third-party validation, manage their emotions, and surround themselves with positive influences to maintain a winning mindset. The episode also stresses the importance of slowing down responses to prospects to avoid rushing deals.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide
Brandon discusses the concept of "dark energy" in sales, which is a reserve of motivation derived from painful experiences like anger, shame, and resentment. While dark energy can be a short-term motivator, it can also lead to a toxic cycle if not managed properly. He advises sales professionals to avoid creating enemies and to focus on sustainable sources of motivation. He also emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, strategic decision-making, and long-term planning to avoid impulsive actions driven by anger. Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide
In this episode, Brandon discusses the universal laws of detachment and reciprocity, suggesting that by focusing on principles and adding value, success will follow. He highlights the challenges of balancing career ambitions with personal life, particularly in being present with family. He reflects on his own journey, including being pushed out of a company in 2018, and how faith and resilience have led to significant personal and professional growth.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide
In this episode, Brandon discusses the importance of understanding your "why" in achieving success. He emphasizes that the true "why" often involves deeper, personal insecurities rather than superficial, virtuous reasons. He shares his own experiences of growing up with financial insecurities and how these shaped his drive to succeed. He references Michael Jordan's motivation after being cut from his high school basketball team. He also encourages you to reflect on your genuine motivations, which may be unconventional, and to pursue your goals with authenticity and determination.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide
In this episode, Brandon is joined by his father, Mark, and they discuss the importance of avoiding victimhood, tackling hard tasks first, and having tough conversations. Mark shares his experiences in sales, including selling Kirby vacuum cleaners door-to-door, emphasizing the need to qualify leads and use effective sales techniques. Brandon reflects on his father's influence in his career, highlighting a pivotal moment when Mark encouraged him to transition from sales to leadership. They both agree that life's challenges require effort and action in order to overcome obstacles and achieve success.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide
In this episode, Brandon discusses the emotional highs and lows of sales meetings, particularly during award ceremonies. He emphasizes the importance of leadership, introducing the concept of "leading in inverse," which involves supporting teams during slumps and maintaining standards during peak performance. He highlights the need for leaders to have a clear vision, spend time in reflection, and maintain consistency. He also shares insights from Jeff Bezos on the importance of scheduling personal time for critical thinking. He concludes that effective leadership requires a balance of discipline and love, with a simple model for success: having more meetings than you can attend and improving daily. Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide
In this episode, Brandon discusses the importance of national sales meetings and award ceremonies in the medical sales industry. He emphasizes the significance of the four seasons of medical sales: Q1 for planting seeds and prospecting, Q2 for revenue gathering and maintaining high standards, Q3 for separating from the pack through consistent activity, and Q4 for reaping the rewards of previous efforts. He highlights the need for a competitive spirit, predictable sales patterns, and the importance of action in reducing anxiety and achieving a flow state. He also encourages sales professionals to reflect on their progress and take action to dominate their year.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide!
In this episode, Brandon discusses transitioning from 2024 to 2025, emphasizing the importance of learning from past experiences and setting ambitious goals for the new year. He advises sales reps to focus on personal improvements, such as calendar management and technology adoption, to enhance their performance. He suggests setting clear, achievable quarterly goals with associated rewards to maintain motivation and prevent burnout. He also highlights the significance of creating a positive narrative for the year and encourages salespeople to dream big and stay committed to their aspirations for 2025.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide!
In this episode, Brandon reflects on his growth in 2024 and shares strategies for a successful 2025. He emphasizes the importance of mental and emotional well-being, urging you to reframe your mindset from victimhood to heroism. He discusses setting goals beyond revenue and fitness, focusing on daily emotions and practices that foster happiness. He advises creating detailed visualizations of desired outcomes, involving partners in goal-setting, and dedicating uninterrupted time for self-reflection. He also encourages you to design your future self and maintain daily focus on your goals to achieve lasting success.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide!
In this episode, Brandon discusses the challenges and strategies for new medical sales reps. He emphasizes the importance of integrating new hires and being empathetic to their initial fears. He differentiates between becoming a product expert and a people expert, noting that product knowledge alone is insufficient without effective storytelling and emotional connection. He advises new reps to learn from top performers, cluster meetings geographically, and maintain high enthusiasm. He also stresses the need to manage managers effectively and understand the psychological motivations behind client purchases.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide!
In this episode, Brandon discusses the challenges of maintaining a positive mindset during the busy holiday season and throughout the year. He emphasizes the importance of reframing tasks from obligations to opportunities and adopting an elite mindset to handle life's challenges. He shares insights from his mentor, Tim Kite, about the "ero" model: events, responses, and outcomes, highlighting the need to focus on desired outcomes and craft appropriate responses. He also stresses the value of continuous learning and growth, even when it's uncomfortable, to achieve long-term success and maintain a positive perspective on life's challenges.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of The Medical Sales Guide!