Medical Sales Secrets You Need to Know With Todd Crowder
Release Date: 04/02/2025
The Medical Sales Podcast
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Todd Crowder's path into medical sales wasn't just a career choice—it was a legacy in the making. Growing up with a father who built a prolific career at Ethicon, Todd was immersed in the industry from an early age. But instead of simply following in his father's footsteps, he forged his own path, bringing a unique blend of military discipline, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial drive into the world of medical sales. In this episode, Todd shares: How his experience as a Patriot Missile Officer shaped his leadership and sales approach. The realities of working with his wife, who owns...
info_outlineTodd Crowder's path into medical sales wasn't just a career choice—it was a legacy in the making.
Growing up with a father who built a prolific career at Ethicon, Todd was immersed in the industry from an early age. But instead of simply following in his father's footsteps, he forged his own path, bringing a unique blend of military discipline, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial drive into the world of medical sales.
In this episode, Todd shares:
- How his experience as a Patriot Missile Officer shaped his leadership and sales approach.
- The realities of working with his wife, who owns the distribution company where he's an account executive.
- The differences between capital equipment and disposable sales—and what every rep should know.
- The truth about medical sales earnings and how to build generational wealth.
- Why he made the bold move to a 1099 sales role—and what it takes to bet on yourself.
Whether you're breaking into medical sales, exploring leadership opportunities, or considering a 1099 career shift, Todd's insights will challenge you to think bigger and take ownership of your future.
Don't miss this powerful conversation.
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