E53 | He Got Married, Moved Across the Country, and Broke Into Medical Sales — All at Once

E53 | He Got Married, Moved Across the Country, and Broke Into Medical Sales — All at Once

From Medical Sales U with Dave Sterrett by Dave Sterrett

April 27, 2026 · 37 min

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DeVaughn Crawford shares his journey of breaking into medical device sales while managing significant life changes.

Breaking Into Med Device While Planning a Wedding & Moving States How do you pivot into a high-stakes career in Medical Device Sales while life is throwing everything at you? 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 "grit" and a structured plan, no obstacle is too big. Whether you’re a clinical professional, a student, or a career-changer, this episode is your blueprint for navigating the competitive medical sales landscape. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • The "Multi-State" Strategy: How DeVaughn landed a role covering 6 states (CO, UT, NV, ID, WY, MT). • Networking Secrets: The exact LinkedIn filters DeVaughn used to find the right hiring managers and internal referrals. • Mastering the Cadence: Why balancing high energy with professional "calm" is the secret to winning over hiring managers. • The Clinical Advantage: How to translate a non-traditional background (Political Science & Research) into sales…

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Host: Dave Sterrett

Guest: DeVaughn Crawford

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Places: Louisville, Denver, CO, UT, NV, ID, WY, MT

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