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Kendy Elmore is the founder of The Lobby Medical Sales Network, a nationwide online community that connects reps through networking, mentorship, and career growth opportunities. He talks about building community, staying consistent when no one’s watching, and why the relationships you build today might unlock doors years down the line. If you’re thinking long game in this industry, Kendy’s story will change how you approach the process.

Key Takeaways

• Your dream role probably won’t show up in month one. Stay consistent with your outreach, your networking, and your mindset, even when no one is responding.
• The more reps you put in now, the more leverage you’ll have later. Opportunities open up when preparation and timing collide.
• Don’t just connect, contribute. Add value when you network. Show up with something helpful or interesting, not just a pitch.
• Invest in relationships without expecting something in return. The people who remember you are the ones you didn’t try to sell to right away.
• Build your own brand while you’re job hunting. Whether it’s content, conversations, or just showing up authentically, your name should mean something before you walk into an interview.
• The Lobby Medical Sales Network can be a solution for reps who feel stuck trying to network alone. It gives you direct access to a supportive community, real conversations, and connections that actually lead somewhere.

00:00 - Start

02:09 - Who Is Kendy Elmore

10:13 - Founding The Lobby Medical Sales Network

16:42 - What Is The Lobby Medical Sales Network

20:12 - Benefits Of The Lobby vs LinkedIn

32:36 - Kendy’s Advice To Newcomers In Medical Device Sales

35:04 - Follow Kendy & The Lobby Medical Sales Network

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She broke into medical device sales, moved across the world, and now she’s navigating the UK healthcare system. Rachel Littleton shares what it’s like selling medical devices in London as an American, the steep learning curves she faced, and what no one tells you about the first year in the industry. This is for the person curious about what it takes to leap into a new career and a new country.

Key Takeaways:

• Network with intention by reaching out to actual reps and hiring managers on LinkedIn, not just clicking apply.
• Expect to feel overwhelmed in your first year. It’s normal, and pushing through it is part of the process.
• Treat every person in the clinic like they matter, because they do. Secretaries and MAs can be your biggest allies.
• Focus on helping patients first; the money will follow when your purpose is in the right place.
• If you ever get a chance to work abroad, go for it. You’ll grow professionally and personally in ways you can’t imagine.

00:00 - Start

02:26 - Who Is Rachel Littleton?

08:16 - Biggest Stressors In First 6 Months As A Rep

10:05 - Moving To The UK

17:26 - UK Healthcare vs US Healthcare

21:30 - How Different Is The Medical Sales Field In The UK vs US

26:35 - Being Passionate In What You Do

28:43 - Rachel’s Advice For Those Interested In Medical Device Sales

30:14 - Rachel’s Advice To New Reps

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Jacob interviews Shannon Holly, who transitioned into medical device sales at 48 years old after a 28-year career as a syndicated morning radio host. They discuss breaking into the industry later in life, the emotional process of career change, reinventing yourself with confidence, overcoming judgment and fear, training and adapting in your first six months, what it’s like working in the OR, the wide range of procedures she now supports, product knowledge vs. physical product handling, differences in medical device divisions, the value of mature professionals, and why fulfillment matters more than comfort.

Key Takeaways:

1. Reinventing yourself is possible at any age. It’s never too late to chase fulfillment over familiarity.
2. A strong mindset will carry you further than a perfect resume. What matters is how committed and coachable you are.
3. You don’t need to be the youngest candidate to succeed. Maturity, discipline, and emotional intelligence are huge assets in the OR and in conversations with physicians.
4. Not all device roles involve trays or physical products. Some are focused entirely on training, presence, and being a trusted clinical expert.
5. When you know your product and show up with confidence, you earn the trust of surgical teams. Even without years of experience.
6. You won’t feel ready at the beginning, but taking the leap and trusting the process is the only way to find out how capable you really are

chapters:

00:00 - Start

02:25 - My Successful Past In Radio Broadcasting

05:58 - Why Change Careers At 48 Years Old & 28 Years In My Profession

12:51 - First Six Months As A Rep

19:25 - Becoming Familiar With The Job

23:54 - A Day In Shannon’s Division

28:32 - A Bad Moment In Shannon’s Job

31:22 - Most Rewarding Day On The Job