Chase MedSearch Podcast

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Aug 2026

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The Chase MedSearch Podcast dives deep into the world of the medical device sales industry. We interview industry leaders and experts about their experiences in the industry, the lessons they've learned and the keys for growing and developing your brand. We also offer advice to up-and-coming entrepreneurs on to get in, stay in and evolve in this niche of the industry.

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August 7, 2026Episode 344 min

Leadership Lessons from the Front Lines of MedTech

Medical device leadership becomes deeply personal in this conversation with commercial executive Don Donnelly. For more than two decades, Don has helped build commercial organizations, launch disruptive neuromodulation technologies, and develop high-performing sales teams. But the greatest leadership lesson of his career didn't happen in a boardroom—it happened when his nine-year-old son suddenly became seriously ill. Don shares how his family's two-year search for answers ultimately led to a diagnosis of PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections) , and how that experience transformed the way he thinks about leadership, physicians, patients, and advocacy. Jordan and Don also discuss: • Building startup commercial organizations • What separates good sales leaders from great commercial leaders • Why the best leaders listen first • Lessons learned from launching breakthrough neuromodulation technologies • The future of neurotechnology • Patient advocacy and navigating rare diseases • Why "sometimes behavior is biology" Whether you're in medical devices, healthcare leadership, or simply love stories about resilience, this episode is filled with practical wisdom and genuine humanity. Resources : To purchase "Navigating PANDAS: A Family's Journey to Healing and Advocacy" by Don Donnelly, click here: https://bit.ly/4wFklO7 To connect with Don: https://bit.ly/3TFzJeT 🎧 Love what you hear? Share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the podcast! / @chasemedsearchpodcast . Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and let us know what resonates with you most. 📄 Looking for your next role in medical device? We’d love to connect with you! Send us your resume and let’s get started !

July 24, 2026Episode 239 min

How to Get Hired in Medical Device Sales | 30 Years of Advice From a Top Hiring Executive

Breaking into medical device sales—or landing your next opportunity—has never been more competitive. In this episode of the Chase MedSearch Podcast, Jordan Chase sits down with recruiter Jay Waggoner to share three decades of hiring experience and discuss what separates candidates who consistently receive offers from those who never make it past the interview. Whether you're trying to break into medical device sales, advance your career, or simply understand how top MedTech companies evaluate talent, this conversation is packed with practical, real-world advice from professionals who interview thousands of candidates. In this episode, you'll learn: How to stand out in today's competitive medical device job market The biggest mistakes candidates make during interviews What hiring managers actually look for beyond the résumé How networking can accelerate your career The habits and characteristics shared by top-performing sales professionals Advice for recent graduates, experienced reps, and career changers With more than 30 years of executive recruiting experience and thousands of successful placements, Jordan shares lessons learned from helping many of the industry's leading medical device companies build high-performing commercial teams. Whether your goal is your first medical device sales role or your next leadership opportunity, this episode will help you approach your job search with greater confidence and a clearer strategy. Connect with Chase MedSearch 🌐 www.ChaseMedSearch.com Connect with Jay Waggoner https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-jay-waggoner-637b0560/ #MedicalDevice #MedTech #ExecutiveSearch #SalesCareers #Leadership #Recruiting #MedicalSales #CareerDevelopment #ChaseMedSearch 🎧 Love what you hear? Share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the podcast! / @chasemedsearchpodcast . Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and let us know what resonates with you most. 📄 Looking for your next role in medical device? We’d love to connect with you! Send us your resume and let’s get started !

June 30, 2026Episode 132 min

When Everything Changes: A MedTech Executive's Journey Through Childhood Cancer

Christy Brown has spent her career leading high-performing teams, driving strategy, and delivering results at the highest levels of medical technology. But nothing prepared her for the day her four-year-old son, Alexander, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of pediatric brain cancer. In this deeply personal conversation, Christy shares how one moment changed everything—her perspective on leadership, success, pressure, and what truly matters. She also sheds light on the heartbreaking reality of childhood cancer research, why pediatric cancer receives less than 5% of federal cancer funding, and how families can make a difference through awareness, advocacy, and action. This is a conversation every healthcare leader—and every parent—should hear. RESOURCES: AlexanderStrong.org 🎧 Love what you hear? Share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the podcast! / @chasemedsearchpodcast . Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and let us know what resonates with you most. 📄 Looking for your next role in medical device? We’d love to connect with you! Send us your resume and let’s get started !

April 23, 2026Episode 2530 min

If You Can Sell in NYC, You Can Sell Anywhere: Tyler Nader on Winning in Medical Device Sales

What does it really take to succeed in medical device sales in New York City? In this episode of the Chase MedSearch Podcast, host Jordan Chase sits down with Tyler Nader, a Medical Device Sales Leader and former NYC Territory Rep who built dominant businesses across Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. New York is different. It’s dense. It’s political. It’s hyper-competitive. And it's home to some of the most prestigious academic hospitals and Level 1 trauma centers in the world — including Columbia, Cornell, Mount Sinai, NYU, Montefiore, and Northwell. Tyler shares what it’s really like to: • Sell into Level 1 trauma centers at 22 years old • Navigate hospital politics and institutional hierarchies • Handle logistics in the most demanding healthcare market in America • Launch a new therapy from zero to nearly $2 million in two years • Exceed quota 11 consecutive quarters • Become the #1 rep nationally (and globally) • Build physician trust in elite academic institutions • Compete in a market where “there are 100 of them to one of you” • Transition from top producer to hiring manager He also talks candidly about imposter syndrome, getting kicked out of ORs (operating rooms), working 365 days straight in trauma, and why New York reps are built differently. This episode is a masterclass for: • Medical device sales reps looking to break into competitive markets • Startup MedTech companies launching new therapies • Hiring managers evaluating territory-building talent • Reps who want to understand how to build true physician credibility If you can make it in New York City, you really can make it anywhere. RESOURCES: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-nader-24bba6b1/ 🎧 Love what you hear? Share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the podcast! / @chasemedsearchpodcast 📄 Looking for your next role in medical device? We’d love to connect with you! Send us your resume and let’s get started ! 🎧 Love what you hear? Share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the podcast! / @chasemedsearchpodcast . Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and let us know what resonates with you most. 📄 Looking for your next role in medical device? We’d love to connect with you! Send us your resume and let’s get started !

April 1, 2026Episode 241 hr 2 min

Detained Abroad: A Medical Device Rep’s 70-Day Fight for Freedom, Faith, and Survival

What would you do if everything you controlled… disappeared overnight? In this episode of the Chase MedSearch podcast, I sit down with Ryan Watson—a top-performing medical device sales rep whose life changed instantly after being detained in Turks and Caicos over a mistake he didn’t even know he made. What followed: - 72 hours in a jail cell with no light, no time, no control - A potential 12-year prison sentence - Becoming the center of an international media storm - A fight for survival that tested his faith, leadership, and identity This isn’t just a story about travel risk. It’s about: - What happens when high performers lose control - How faith anchors you under extreme pressure - The mindset required to survive—and lead—through chaos If you’re in medical device sales, leadership, or high-performance environments, this conversation will change how you think about pressure, risk, and resilience. 🎧 Listen now. #MedicalDeviceSales #MedTech #caicó #Faith #SalesMindset #newbookalert Connect with Ryan Purchase the book Learn more about Ryan's story at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01N7tXbHCPk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdJ0EPPT4ws https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QTGjgwJzN4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAyCuf6OT20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE60GVn6BVE 🎧 Love what you hear? Share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the podcast! / @chasemedsearchpodcast . Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and let us know what resonates with you most. 📄 Looking for your next role in medical device? We’d love to connect with you! Send us your resume and let’s get started !

March 23, 2026Episode 2328 min

From Broadway to Breakthroughs: Kate Willis on Building MedTech Markets, Trust, and Leadership

In this episode of the Chase MedSearch Podcast, host Jordan Chase sits down with Kate Willis, a rare commercial leader whose career spans Broadway stages and boardrooms at some of the most influential medical technology companies in the world. Kate shares her unconventional journey from performing eight to ten shows a week as Dorothy in the national tour of The Wizard of Oz to leading commercialization efforts at Medtronic, Nevro, and Neurovalens. Along the way, she’s built markets from scratch, launched FDA-cleared devices, secured 100% Medicare coverage, negotiated VA national contracts, and scaled high-performing sales and marketing organizations across neuromodulation, sleep medicine, and digital health. This conversation dives deep into: - How storytelling and performance translate into elite healthcare sales leadership - What it really takes to commercialize disruptive medical technologies - Selling into the VA system vs. traditional commercial healthcare - Building trust through clinical credibility and consumer marketing - Leading high-performing teams in competitive medtech markets - The transition from top sales rep to enterprise-level leader - Women in leadership, bias in promotion decisions, and building inclusive cultures - Ethical boundaries in healthcare marketing and influencer partnerships Kate also reflects on her work advising early-stage companies, serving on nonprofit boards focused on youth advocacy and access to care, and building a resilient, sustainable career while raising a family. This episode is a must-listen for medical device sales professionals, commercial leaders, founders, and anyone interested in how great leaders earn trust and build markets in healthcare. RESOURCES: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/katewillis-medtech/ 🤝 https://www.lys.org/ 🤝 https://www.childrenslawky.org/ 👩‍💼 https://chief.com/ #medicaldevicesales #medtech #leadershipinhealthcare #healthcarestartup #careergrowth 🎧 Love what you hear? Share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the podcast! / @chasemedsearchpodcast . Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and let us know what resonates with you most. 📄 Looking for your next role in medical device? We’d love to connect with you! Send us your resume and let’s get started !

January 23, 2026Episode 2247 min

From Zero to Market Leader: Building High-Performance MedTech Sales Teams with Howard “Hojo” Johnson

Howard “Hojo” Johnson is one of the most accomplished commercial leaders in medical device sales, known for being the first hire trusted to build markets from zero and scale teams into category leaders. In this episode of the Chase MedSearch Podcast, Howard shares how he helped launch and grow organizations at Nevro and Axonics—turning early-stage companies into national forces in neuromodulation. We dive into what it takes to build high-performance MedTech sales teams, how to lead people through rapid growth, and why servant leadership and belief drive sustainable results. Howard breaks down his approach to hiring elite talent, developing future leaders, executing go-to-market strategies, and avoiding the common mistakes new managers make. This conversation is essential listening for medical device sales reps, managers, and executives who want to scale markets, build winning cultures, and grow long-term careers in MedTech. RESOURCES: 🫶 Hojo’s was heavily involved with this non-profit in 2025. If you like to learn more and support this cause, please go to Naplesshelter.org 📕 One of the top influential books in Hojo’s life: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Click here to purchase at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qyKXO0 🎧 Love what you hear? Share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the podcast! / @chasemedsearchpodcast . Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and let us know what resonates with you most. 📄 Looking for your next role in medical device? We’d love to connect with you! Send us your resume and let’s get started !

January 8, 2026Episode 2132 min

From Devices to Data: The Future of Neuromodulation with Peter Calabrese

In this episode of the Chase MedSearch Podcast, Jordan Chase sits down with Peter Calabrese — Senior Digital Product Program Manager and longtime neuromodulation leader—to unpack how digital ecosystems, data interoperability, and AI are transforming deep brain and spinal cord stimulation. Peter shares how the next era of neuromodulation will be defined not only by implantable devices, but by the data they generate—and how that data improves outcomes from the PACU to long-term follow-up. He explains the emerging shift toward software-as-a-subscription in MedTech, the growing expectations from payers for interoperability, and why companies are racing to build secure, scalable data “lakes” before deploying front-facing AI tools. Peter also takes us through his personal career arc: 15 years as a high-performing field rep, his fascination with solving complex problems, and the transition to in-house marketing and product development. He shares the real profile of a Medical Device Sales Rep. who should consider this path—and what the first week in marketing feels like after years in the operating room (OR). Whether you're a medical device rep, sales leader, or someone tracking the digital shift in MedTech, this episode delivers key insights into where neuromodulation is going next—and how sales professionals can prepare for the future. RESOURCES Biodesign Courses Recommended by Peter Calabrese: https://med.stanford.edu/biodesign/programs/stanford-courses.html 🎧 Love what you hear? Share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the podcast! / @chasemedsearchpodcast . Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and let us know what resonates with you most. 📄 Looking for your next role in medical device? We’d love to connect with you! Send us your resume and let’s get started !

December 3, 2025Episode 2046 min

The Pioneers: The Untold Stories Behind Breaking Into Medical Device Sales

Recently I sat down with two true pioneers of the medical device industry — Gregory L. Peel and David “Dino” Harris Jr . — to talk about the book that’s already inspiring the next generation of MedTech talent. Greg’s new book, The Pivot Point , captures the stories of 16 African-American trailblazers who built careers in an industry almost no one knew existed when they started. Their stories of grit, door-knocking, resilience, and career pivots are pure gold for anyone in (or trying to break into) medical device sales. In this episode we talk about: • How pioneers navigated being the first in a territory • Why most people still don’t know this industry exists • The Mayo Stand test — the real scoreboard for reps • The “door-knock theory” and why rejection is a skill • Why you must build multiple income streams • How a single career pivot can change an entire life trajectory Whether you're a junior rep, a veteran leader, a transitioning athlete or veteran, or someone trying to break into medical sales — this conversation is a roadmap. RESOURCES 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-peel-b645511/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddharrisjr/ 🤝 https://www.salesnetwork.org/ 2026 Conference: August 12-14, 2026 @ Washington, DC 📘 Purchase The Pivot Point by Greg Peel at www.thepivotpoint.vip/ 🎧 Love what you hear? Share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the podcast! / @chasemedsearchpodcast . Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and let us know what resonates with you most. 📄 Looking for your next role in medical device? We’d love to connect with you! Send us your resume and let’s get started !

November 19, 2025Episode 1941 min

From Medical Device to Million-Dollar Mindset: Financial Planning for Reps with Andrew Norden

Former top medical device rep, Andrew Norden, joins Jordan to reveal the financial pitfalls most reps don’t see coming — from job-change 401(k) rollovers to employer-stock risk, emergency funds, insurance gaps, and planning for retirement in a volatile industry. After 20 years in medical device and now a wealth advisor, Andrew offers practical, real-world guidance to help reps protect their income, build security, and create a long-term financial plan they can trust. RESOURCES 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-norden-84514017 https://meridianwealthllc.com/ 🎧 Love what you hear? Share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the podcast! / @chasemedsearchpodcast . Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and let us know what resonates with you most. 📄 Looking for your next role in medical device? We’d love to connect with you! Send us your resume and let’s get started !