Device Nation Podcast

We celebrate episode 35 with best-selling co-author of "The Go-Giver", Bob Burg.  The "Golden Rule of Selling", Zig Ziglar, the 5-Laws of Stratospheric Success, hear about these and more...a truly inspiring conversation regarding a  book you need to read! Order it today and watch it change how you see the world: Bob Burg's website:    https://burg.com The Book: https://www...

10k Joints at JIS, Entrepeneur, Researcher, Uni Knees, Cyclist, Direct Anterior, ASC, Dr. Keith Berend! One of the top Uni Knee Surgeons in the world with an ASC experience you will want to hear about.  Here are some links specific to our conversation you will want to check out:                                                                      http://www.whitefencesurg.com White Fence Surgical...

On todays episode we have a conversation with a Patent Attorney you need to know, David Kalish!  So many of my interview subjects are multiple patent holders, listen and get free legal advice on how to secure your own IP! https://coatsandbennett.com tel:8005751278 dkalish@coatsandbennett.com In our continuing series on character we discuss the concept of "IP"....Intentionally Positive +...

On todays episode we have a conversation with an OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Surgeon you need to know, Dr. Kent Ellington!  His talent and expertise take us down paths of innovation, patents, startups and NASCAR...he is an entrepreneurial inspiration to us all! Check out this sampling of foot and ankle products that are Dr. Ellington approved! https://curvebeam.com https://www.artelon.com https:/...

On todays episode we have a conversation with a Texas Orthopedic Surgeon you need to know, Dr. Gregory Stocks!  Teacher, researcher, administrator, entrepeneur, presenter and mission-minded surgeon...he is an absolute inspiration to me, and I believe will be to you as well! Projects he is passionate about....check them out! https://www.onsite-llc.com/projects https://www.signfracturecare.org https...

On todays episode we have a conversation with an orthopedic pioneer and living legend you need to know, Dr. Larry Dorr!  Founder and past President of The Knee Society, Founder of Operation Walk, Founder and past President of AAHKS, countless awards/research papers and citations.....A truly statesman of the industry!   Today is part two of our interview with amazing stories from a storied career,...

On todays episode we have a conversation with an orthopedic pioneer and living legend you need to know, Dr. Larry Dorr!  Founder and past President of The Knee Society, Founder of Operation Walk, Founder and past President of AAHKS, countless awards/research papers and citations.....A truly statesman of the industry!   Today is part one of a two-part interview with amazing stories from a storied c...

On todays episode we have a conversation with an orthopedic spine surgeon you need to know, Dr. Kern Singh!  Dr. Singh has dedicated his career to pioneering minimally invasive outpatient spinal surgery and is co-director of the Minimally Invasive Spinal Institute at Rush. He is an award-winning researcher and has published his findings in major medical journals (more than 200 publications, presen...

On todays episode we have a conversation with Dr. Thomas Fehring, a nationally and globally renowned specialist in Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery at OrthoCarolina.  He is a former President of AAHKS and the Knee Society, and is currently the co-director of OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center, Periprosthetic Joint Infection Center and the Orthocarolina Charitable Foundation!  Charlotte Business Jou...

On todays episode we have a conversation with Dr. William Levine, a nationally and globally renowned specialist in arthroscopic and open shoulder, elbow, and knee surgery, and sports medicine. He is Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he holds the Frank E. Stinchfield Professorship in Orthopedic Surgery, and serves a...

On todays episode we have a conversation with my dear friend Scott Holdsworth!  He has held many titles though his long and successful career in Ortho Device...Global Extremities Director, Hip Product Director, Sales Training Director et al.  He is currently Senior Director of Career Development at Medical Sales College, putting his incredible breadth of experience to use with the next generation...

On todays episode we have a conversation with orthopedic science officer Dr. Roy Crowninshield!  His name is intertwined into many of the big plays in the halcyon days of joint reconstruction....gender knees, cross linked poly, nitrogen-hardened titanium, he was the Bill Nye of orthopedics! https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/39132055_Roy_D_Crowninshield We tie up THE most import...

On todays episode we have a conversation with hip revision legend and teacher/speaker extraordinaire Dr. Aaron Rosenberg!  He has positively affected so many lives over the years with his investment in his patients, students, research and industry.  Check out his CV, he is one of the giants! https://www.rushortho.com/sites/default/files/Files/cvRosenberg-Aaron.pdf We examine the "Affability&q...

On todays episode we have a conversation with social media influencer and orthopedic surgeon/entrepeneur Dr. Scott Sigman!  He has contributed much to creating awareness of opioid-sparing technologies and is making waves in the laser space addressing inflammation....Be sure to subscribe to his podcast!!! https://www.ortholazer.com https://theorthoshow.com We examine the "Ability" aspect...

On todays episode we have a conversation with internet/publishing impresario and Bronxcare Health System Chief of Orthopedics Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum!  His presence on the web has contributed much to the dissemination of information in orthopedics and continues to this day with the Journal of Orthopedic Experience and Innovation.   We examine the "Ability" aspect of the three A's (Avai...

On todays episode we have a conversation with orthopedic giant Dr. Leo Whiteside.  His ideas are integral to much of the reconstruction space we work in today....he has contributed to the production of 6 unique implant systems!   We continue to examine the  foundational floor of device sales in light of the three A's....Availability, Affability and Ability.  Are you available?   Support the s...

On todays episode we have a conversation with orthopedic innovator, inventor, and visionary Dr. Anthony Hedley.  He has a huge footprint in the orthopedic space and has contributed to many an implant design in use to this day.   We continue to examine the  foundational floor of device sales....Humility.  Do we listen to understand, or listen to respond?  Humility makes the former possible, whilst...

On todays episode we have a conversation with orthopedic innovator, inventor, and visionary Dr. Aaron Hofmann.  His body of work in our reconstruction space is voluminous, yet he contributes to this day whilst still honing his craft.   The father of so many concepts we take for granted in 2020, this is a must-listen if joints interest you!  We conclude our Mr. Rogers series and examine the  founda...

We continue or series on speaking "Freddish" and discuss how to remove some of the "certainty" in our dialogue.  A great conversation with TJO CEO Erin Hofmann as she discusses joint reconstruction and Operation Walk! Support the show

On today's episode we talk about the value of a mentor, the "tripod" of medical device, continue our series on 'Freddish" AND have a great conversation with Emmie Brown!    She is currently a senior partner with Southwestern Consulting and works with sales reps all over the country. Mister Rogers https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/06/mr-rogers-neighborhood-tal...

Today we talk about the 3 P's...Private precedes Public!  We continue our series on Mr. Rogers Neighborhood as we learn to speak "Freddish", and have a wonderful conversation with Dr. Peter Daly of Summit Orthopedics and One World Surgery about his life and mission.  We also find a way to slip in Blake Shelton and the Three Stooges...I know, right?! One World Surgery https://oneworl...

This weeks episode we talk about the current device climate and the concept of "desperate times demand desperate measures"....Fact or fiction?  We have a great discussion with device rep Cam Sexton, inventor of Relay One. I love seeing reps transition to entrepreneur as there are a lot of great ideas out there! Also, we revisit the stapling juggernaut of yesteryear, US Surgical.  What ca...

On today's episode we speak to Precision OS CEO Dr. Danny Goel regarding their exciting technology in the Virtual Reality space!  We talked last week about "how" to say things, this week we jump into the "what" utilizing a very thoughtful speaker....Mr. Fred Rogers of Mister Rogers Neighborhood. Precision OS Tech: https://www.precisionostech.com/# How to Sell Freddish: htt...

Today we travel to the UK and take a trip through time with Dr. Martin Pickford!  Great conversation with him as we talk about the formation of the UK registry, the history of orthopedics, robotic technology and what makes a good rep.  We open up the segment talking about our VOICE....how does it make people feel?  We utilize info on the voice from a book you need to read!  https://www.amazon.com/...

This episode we talk about resilience, commitment and what's it like to be a device rep in the beautiful, rugged state of Alaska.  For fun we discuss one of the greatest April Fools jokes ever played by a Sitka resident.   Click to read more about this positively epic prank! hoaxes.org/af_database/permalink/the_eruption_of_mount_edgecumbe/ Support the show