Are you a nurse or healthcare professional feeling burned out, underpaid, and stuck in a cycle of bureaucracy?
Today, I reveal the 3-3-3 Framework: a blueprint specifically designed for bedside nurses who want to break into the high-paying world of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sales.
If you are tired of missing holidays and hitting a salary ceiling, this episode explains exactly what you actually need to do to land offers like our student Sydney, who went from $68k to a $138k package.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
The 3 Reasons to Leave: Why burnout and lack of creativity are signs it's time to pivot.
The 3 Barriers: Why relying on your degree and "following orders" kills your chances in sales interviews.
The 3 Solutions: How to leverage your clinical edge and tap into the 10,000+ open roles in biotech right now.
READY TO LAND YOUR DREAM JOB? Apply to Medical Sales University and learn how we help nurses double their income in 12 weeks: medicalsalesu.com/
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro: The shift from Bedside to Sales
01:38 - The 3 Reasons healthcare workers are leaving (Burnout & Bureaucracy)
03:13 - Why your career growth has stalled
04:10 - The 3 Barriers: Why you aren't getting hired yet
05:00 - The "Middle Class Mindset" trap (Degree vs. Skills)
06:12 - Mindset Shift: From Compliance to Ownership
09:18 - The 3 Solutions: How to finally break in
10:52 - Success Story: How Sydney landed a $138k Oncology role
12:50 - Why mentorship beats doing it alone
ABOUT THE HOST: Dave Sterrett is the founder of Medical Sales University, the #1 program helping nurses, PTs, and healthcare professionals break into pharmaceutical and oncology sales.

ABOUT MEDICAL SALES U: Medical Sales U is the premier training program for professionals looking to break into high-paying careers in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Genetic Testing sales. We turn "outsiders" into top 1% candidates.

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Are you trying to break into medical sales but stuck deciding between Pharmaceutical and Medical Device? Or maybe you're curious about the high-growth world of Diagnostics and Genomics?
Today, we discuss the differences in pay, lifestyle, and entry-level requirements for each path. Whether you want the adrenaline of the Operating Room or the stability of a $130k+ base salary in Pharma, this episode covers the 12 key distinctions you need to know before applying.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
The Personality Test: Why "Engineers" love Device and "Scientists" love Pharma.
The Paycheck: Real breakdown of base salaries vs. uncapped commissions.
The Hidden Third Option: Why Oncology Diagnostics/Genomics might be the "Goldilocks" career path.
Work-Life Balance: The reality of on-call surgical hours vs. the 9-to-5 pharma life.
Success Stories: How a nurse (Sydney) and an immigrant (Kanika) broke in with $150k-$200k packages.

READY TO BREAK IN? If you are struggling to get offers or don't know where to start, we help people from all backgrounds (nurses, coaches, teachers) launch their medical sales careers.
Apply to Medical Sales U at medicalsalesu.com/

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro: The common dilemma (O.R. vs. Samples).
01:06 - The 3 Paths: Pharma, Device, and Diagnostics.
02:15 - Science vs. Engineering: Which fits your brain?
04:35 - Salary Reveal: Entry-level Pharma Pay ($95k-$135k base).
06:10 - The "Associate" Role: Why Device base pay starts lower.
07:40 - The Top 1%: Earning potential ($300k - $750k).
09:15 - Diagnostics Pay: The sweet spot?
10:30 - The Sales Process: Who are you actually selling to?
13:50 - Lifestyle Check: Early mornings vs. Family flexibility.
17:15 - Career Advancement: From Rep to Regional Director.
22:15 - Student Success: From $68k to $200k total comp.
ABOUT MEDICAL SALES U: Medical Sales U is the premier training program for professionals looking to break into high-paying careers in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Genetic Testing sales. We turn "outsiders" into top 1% candidates.

CONNECT WITH US:
Learn more about coaching and career support at medicalsalesu.com/

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If you are making it to the panel interview but still getting those automated "Thanks but no thanks" emails, you are likely making one of these 3 fatal mistakes.
In this episode, we reveal why high-achievers like nurses, D1 athletes, and experienced VPs fail to break into Pharma and Medical Device sales.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- The "Immature Enthusiasm" Trap: Why being a "go-getter" isn't enough and the specific clinical research you MUST do before the first phone call.
- The LinkedIn Strategy: Stop using LinkedIn like a digital resume. Learn the "20-Person Rule" and how to message hiring managers without being annoying.
- The "Guard Down" Mistake: Why you are failing the field ride and peer interviews (and why you should never relax around potential colleagues).
CHAPTERS (Jump to the section you need):
0:00 - Intro: Why talented people get rejected
01:50 - Mistake #1: You Didn’t Do the Research (FDA, Clinical Trials, Competitors)
04:44 - Immature Enthusiasm vs. Professional Readiness
05:12 - Mistake #2: You Are Using LinkedIn Wrong (Stop asking to "Pick their brain")
06:35 - The "20-Person" LinkedIn Strategy
12:33 - Mistake #3: You Are Not Networking Correctly (The "Invisible" Applicant)
13:43 - Warning: The "Guard Down" Trap with Peer Reps
ABOUT MEDICAL SALES U: Medical Sales U is the premier training program for professionals looking to break into high-paying careers in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Genetic Testing sales. We turn "outsiders" into top 1% candidates.
CONNECT WITH US:
Learn more about coaching and career support at medicalsalesu.com/
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