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You’re not on the schedule. No one called you in. So… Now what? The reps who win don’t wait for access, they create it.

Lisa and Cindy break down the real strategy behind getting into hospitals without a case. From mastering credentialing to leveraging inventory checks and relationships, this episode flips the script on how you think about access.

If you’ve ever felt stuck outside the door, this is your playbook. Learn how to bring value, build trust, and position yourself as the rep they want in the room before they ever pick up the phone.

Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments

• Follow the Rules First – Credentialing isn’t optional. It’s the baseline for credibility and access.
• Flip the Mindset – Stop asking “How do I get in?” and start asking “Why would they want me in?”
• Inventory Is Your In – Checking stock is one of the easiest, most overlooked ways to gain legitimate access.
• Leverage Your Network – Partner with counterparts and borrow trust to open new doors faster.
• Gatekeepers Are Power Players – Build real relationships and solve their problems to earn priority access.
• Bring Value Every Time – In-services, product knowledge, and reliability make you indispensable.
• Don’t Just Pop In – Wasting time is the fastest way to lose trust and future opportunities.
• Access Starts Outside the Hospital – Dinners, conferences, and conversations build the relationships that open doors.

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You think your data is impressive but is it actually landing or turning physicians off?

Lisa and Cindy sit down with Dr. Bill Dixon and Dr. Brian Brown, interventional cardiologists, to unpack what really happens when reps present clinical studies. From the mistakes that instantly kill credibility to the subtle strategies that build trust, this episode pulls back the curtain on how physicians think, filter, and decide.

If you’re leading with data, skipping the relationship, or pushing too hard you’re missing the mark. This is your playbook for becoming a clinically sharp, trusted partner in the room, not just another rep with a stack of papers.

Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments

• Why Most Reps Lose Physicians Immediately – Leading with data instead of connection shuts down interest before the conversation even starts.
• The Right Way to Introduce Clinical Data – Curiosity beats pushing. The best reps spark interest instead of forcing information.
• Understanding Trial Quality Matters – Not all studies are created equal knowing gold standard trials separates amateurs from pros.
• Relative vs Absolute Risk (And Why It Matters) – Physicians look beyond flashy percentages to real clinical impact.
• The “Number Needed to Treat” Game-Changer – One metric that can instantly elevate your credibility in conversations.
• How Physicians Actually Change Their Practice – It’s not just data it’s experience, trust, and seeing peers use it.
• The Worst Questions You Can Ask a Doctor – Certain phrases instantly damage your authority and relationship.
• Clinical > Sales Mindset – The reps who win are the ones who show up as clinical partners, not quota-driven sellers.
  
  

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One day you're in the OR every week… the next, you’re not. No calls. No texts. Just silence. What happened?

Lisa and Cindy tackle one of the most painful realities in medical device sales: when a physician suddenly stops using your product. Instead of panicking, they break down the mindset and strategy high performers use to respond under pressure.

From pausing emotional reactions to having uncomfortable conversations and rebuilding trust, this episode reveals the three critical steps that separate struggling reps from resilient leaders in medical device sales.

Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments

• The OR Gut Punch When You Lose the Case - Lisa and Cindy discuss the emotional shock reps feel when they discover a surgeon has switched to a competitor and why that moment can feel like a personal rejection.
• Step One: Pause the Spiral - Before jumping to conclusions, top reps learn to stop the emotional spiral and separate assumptions from actual facts.
• Step Two: Seek the Truth - The only way to understand what happened is by having a direct, honest conversation with the surgeon even if it’s uncomfortable.
• The TGOG Secret: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable - One of the most powerful skills in sales is learning to lean into difficult conversations instead of avoiding them.
• Why Avoiding the Surgeon Makes Things Worse - Ignoring the issue or hoping it resolves itself can damage the relationship and close the door on future opportunities.
• Rebuild, Reset, or Pivot - Lisa and Cindy break down the three possible paths after losing an account and how to decide which one is right.
• Stay Visible Without Being Desperate - Smart reps maintain presence in the account without overwhelming the physician or appearing reactive.
• Fail Forward and Refocus - Sometimes you won’t win the account back and that’s okay. The best reps use setbacks to sharpen their strategy and grow stronger.

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