<p>Breaking Into Med Device While Planning a Wedding &amp; Moving States</p><p>How do you pivot into a high-stakes career in Medical Device Sales while life is throwing everything at you?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the Medical Sales U podcast, I sit down with DeVaughn Crawford, who successfully broke into the industry during the most chaotic period of his life. Between planning a wedding, finishing an MBA, and moving from Louisville to Denver, DeVaughn proves that with the right &quot;grit&quot; and a structured plan, no obstacle is too big.</p><p>Whether you’re a clinical professional, a student, or a career-changer, this episode is your blueprint for navigating the competitive medical sales landscape.</p><p><br></p><p>WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:</p><p>• The &quot;Multi-State&quot; Strategy: How DeVaughn landed a role covering 6 states (CO, UT, NV, ID, WY, MT).</p><p>• Networking Secrets: The exact LinkedIn filters DeVaughn used to find the right hiring managers and internal referrals.</p><p>• Mastering the Cadence: Why balancing high energy with professional &quot;calm&quot; is the secret to winning over hiring managers.</p><p>• The Clinical Advantage: How to translate a non-traditional background (Political Science &amp; Research) into sales success.</p><p>• Overcoming Rejection: How to stay in the game after 50+ rejections.</p><p><br></p><p> CHAPTERS:</p><p>0:00 – Introduction: The Challenges of a Career Pivot</p><p>2:20 – The &quot;Random&quot; LinkedIn Connection that Changed Everything</p><p>4:45 – Managing a Wedding, an MBA, and a Move Simultaneously</p><p>7:10 – Leveraging a Clinical Research Background in Sales</p><p>11:55 – Why an MBA Isn&#39;t Enough (and what you actually need)</p><p>14:18 – Facing 50+ Rejections: The Reality of the Hunt</p><p>16:42 – The Medical Sales U Method: Business Plans &amp; STAR Interviews</p><p>21:27 – Remote Networking: How to Land a Job in a Different State</p><p>26:15 – Researching Products, FDA Approvals, and Competition</p><p>31:01 – Ordering the Chaos: Daily Habits for Success</p><p>35:38 – Conclusion: New Beginnings in Denver</p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH DeVaughn Crawford https://www.linkedin.com/in/devaughn-crawford-mba-81b66089/</p><p><br></p><p>💡 About Medical Sales U:</p><p>We help high-performers—teachers, nurses, and professionals—break into the medical device and pharmaceutical sales industry through expert coaching and a proven community of winners.</p><p> We help professionals transition into top-tier medical sales roles: medicalsalesu.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for more success stories and sales tactics! </p><p><br></p><p>#MedicalDeviceSales #CareerChange #SalesInterview #MedicalSalesU #MedTech #JobSearchStrategy #DenverJobs #SalesCoaching #MBA</p>