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Building your Brand as a Medical Device Professional

Global Medical Device Podcast · 31 May 2021 · 37m · Episode 209

What this episode covers

Chip Helm, a National Sales Manager and bestselling author with 36 years in the medical device industry, discusses the critical importance of personal branding and networking for professionals and entrepreneurs. He outlines a process for building self-awareness by comparing self-perception with trusted feedback, and emphasizes that 'perception is reality' when managing one's professional reputation. Helm argues that everyone is in sales and that success relies on humility, genuine relationship building, and solving problems rather than just pushing products.

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Greenlight Guru
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Chip Helm, Everyday Sales Wisdom for Your Life and Career, Bigger Than Sales, To Sell is Human, Daniel H. Pink, Mark Cuban, Shark Tank

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