From Iraq to Medical Sales: The Career Journey You Need to Hear
What does it really take to build a successful career in medical sales? In this episode of the Medical Sales Podcast, I sat down with Jason Brooks to unpack one of the most unique journeys we’ve had on the show. Before medical sales, Jason served as a Navy hospital corpsman and worked alongside Marines in Iraq. From there, he transitioned into medical sales and built a career across: - Surgical devices - Capital equipment - Genetic testing - Biotech And throughout this conversation, he breaks down the lessons, mindset shifts, and strategies that helped him succeed in each transition. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: - How Jason leveraged his military and medical background to break into Johnson & Johnson - What the interview process really looked like - The career-changing offer that reshaped his future - The difference between selling in the operating room vs. selling genetic testing into clinics and hospital systems - Why understanding stakeholders beyond the physician is critical in today’s healthcare landscape - How culture, persistence, and long-term thinking separate average reps from elite ones This episode is packed with real insight for anyone: - Trying to break into medical sales - Transitioning into a new specialty - Or looking to build a long-term career in the field Listen to the full episode here: Spotify Apple Podcasts If this made you realize you need a more modern approach to breaking into or succeeding in medical sales, you can apply to the Medical Sales Career Builder below. Apply here:https://evolveyoursuccess.com/application/