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Next Level Idea Podcast

The Next Level Idea podcast is hosted by Eric I. Anderson and takes over where the Orthoidea podcast left off. 

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On this episode of the Next Level Idea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Johnny Caffaro who is the Head of Growth at Redefine Surgery. Redefine Surgery is game changing technology that is going to shape how surgeons train in the future. Johnny is back!!

11/25/24 • 23:56

On this episode of the Next Level Idea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Kendy Elmore who is the Founder of the Lobby Network. Kendy tells his story from the beginning, and describes how The Lobby Network is helping sales reps across the country. The platform is creating a much needed community. Thank you Kendy for coming on the Next Level Idea podcast!

10/30/24 • 19:53

On this episode of the Next Level Idea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Tom Episcopo, who is the the founder of Iron Gate Collective. Iron Gate Collective is where medical representatives easily and efficiently connect with the right Doctors, ensuring smooth meeting bookings for seamless collaboration. Tired of driving across the state to be told that you can't see a physician today or the next 2 months? Well, Iron Gate Collective takes the guessing out of scheduling face time with busy doctors. Tom will talk about his road to entrepreneurship, and how he is going to change how medical sales representatives and pharmaceutical sales representatives engage busy physicians. Thanks Tom for coming on the Next Level Idea Podcast!

9/4/24 • 18:42

On this episode of the Next Level Idea podcast we are honored to speak with Brandon Mark, who is the VP of Sales at Biocircuit. Brandon goes in depth on their newest offering which is Nerve Tape, a sutureless nerve repair device. Nerve Tape is taking the market by storm, and will change how surgeons address nerve repair. Thank you for coming on Brandon!

8/13/24 • 18:05

Have you ever asked yourself what it takes to make the leap into the startup world and bring your idea to the marketplace? Well, on this episode of the Next Level Idea we dive into the world of start up capital with Brad Klos, who is the Managing Partner at E - Merge Capital. Brad has funded several successful companies and shares his expertise and knowledge with us. Thank you Brad for coming on the Next Level Idea podcast!

7/1/24 • 20:39

On this episode of the Next Level Idea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Kurt Jacobus who is the CEO of Restor3d. Restor3d is generating a huge amount of buzz in the orthopedic community around what they are doing in the world of personalized musculoskeletal patient care. The future is here, and we thank Kurt for coming on to share what Restor3d is doing now and into the future.

5/24/24 • 29:22

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Mace Horoff. Mace is an industry veteran in medical sales and has trained thousands of students through his company Medical Sales Academy (www.medicalsalestraining.com). We speak at length on how to enter into the medical sales field and what to expect, and what you can do to continue on a path to success. Thanks so much to Mace for coming on the Orthoidea podcast!

5/2/24 • 52:20

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Doug Heulitt who has left corporate America to live out his dreams of running his own business. So many of us wonder what it takes to leave our 9 - 5 and start our own company and Doug has done it. Thanks so much Doug for coming on the Orthoidea podcast!

4/18/24 • 32:14

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Nick Strasser from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Strasser is an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He is an investor, teacher, aspiring surgical artist, researcher, podcaster, co founder of "Indications" medical sales representative training forum, and the "sole of orthopedics". We cover so much in this episode from his love of teaching with his training forum, Indications, to what he wants to see in his ideal sales representative. Thanks so much Dr. Strasser for coming on the podcast.

1/27/24 • 33:26

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Greg VanDyne who is the Co - Founder of Medtech MIlitia. Medtech Militia is changing how people in Medtech are networking with others and find ing their next career opportunities. Greg takes us through his time as a Green Beret, and his journey to entrepreneur dedicated to helping others. Thank you Greg for coming on the podcast!

12/16/23 • 23:03

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Bryan Sagray who is a successful performance coach. Dr. Sagray is a "Performance Coach For Your Brain", and works one on one with professionals to make small daily changes, reshape their thinking, and allow them to live a powerful life with intention and purpose. He shares his story from being a successful foot and ankle surgeon, to leaving medicine to run his family's successful plumbing business, to doing what he now loves. Thank you Bryan for coming on the Orthoidea podcast.

10/9/23 • 31:39

Orthoidea is back from our summer break and we have the honor of having Robert Aprill who is the Managing Director at Physician Growth Partners. PGP is dedicated to representing founder - led physician groups in transactions with private equity.Are you a physician looking to investigate a partnership with private equity or have you been contacted by a private equity firm? Robert does a fantastic job on educating those on the do's and dont's when you start that process. Thank you Robert for coming on!

9/9/23 • 22:36

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Patrick Jamnik who is the President of Episurf Medical. Episurf has just recently brought an exciting new technology to the marketplace which specifically addresses arthritic knee changes. It's for those patients that suffer from knee pain, but are not a candidate for a total knee.Thanks so much Patrick for coming on the Orthoidea podcast!

6/25/23 • 17:54

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Darren Dahlin who is the Vice President at ActivOrtho. Darren shares with us the revolutionary new technology being developed by ActivOrtho that allows active compression in several types of implants utilizing Nitinol. ActivOrtho is changing how surgeons address bone healing. Thank you Darren for coming on the podcast!

5/20/23 • 21:35

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we are honored to speak with Ted Bird who is the Chief Strategy Officer at Dymicron. Ted has an extensive background in Orthopedics and he discusses a truly innovative way to raise money for startups. Have you ever heard of crowdfunding online for a startup Medtech company? Please listen and find out this new strategy. Thanks so much Ted!

4/19/23 • 27:08

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Zed Williamson who is the CEO and Founder of TrackableMed. We talk extensively about what TrackableMed does for their clients, and what marketing really looks like. Thank you to Zed for coming on the podcast!

1/10/23 • 24:12

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of having Johnny Caffaro the Founder of Caffaro Way. Johnny talks about his new venture Caffaro Way and his journey to how he forged his own path. Johnny is assembling an all star team, and refuses to just shut up and dribble!Thank you Johnny for coming on the Orthoidea podcast.

11/1/22 • 27:13

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we are honored to have Omar Khateeb, who is the Founder of Khateeb & Co., Founder of The State of Medtech, and the host of the Mind Loom podcast. Omar is a pioneer in the Medtech content space and his media company provides several different offerings to his followers. Omar is also a digital course provider in which he trains medical sales representatives on how to sell in this new digital environment.Thank you Omar for coming on the Orthoidea podcast!

9/23/22 • 51:43

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Matt Swift who is the VP of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Affairs at CoNextions Medical. CoNextions has developed a revolutionary tendon repair system that will change how surgeons choose to treat tendon repairs. We thank Matt for coming on and discussing this game changing technology.

8/31/22 • 20:19

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Travis Mark who is the Co Founder of Galen Medical Systems. Galen Medical Systems is an innovation leader in delivering mobile technologies to the healthcare industry.Travis goes into detail about his journey from being a medical device executive to living out his entrepreneurial dream. Galen has several products that include medical device app development to surgeon SEO and marketing. They cover all aspects of the medical landscape from manufacturer to healthcare providers.Thank you Travis for sharing your journey with the Orthoidea podcast. Please visit Galen Medical Systems at www.galenmedicalsystems.com. 

8/7/22 • 22:10

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we get to speak to Jamie Rindler who is the CEO of The Marvel Group. The Marvel Group is the only medical device distribution team that provides a warranty post op to the patient. Jamie also talks about their innovative method for mining critical data for medical device companies as well. Jamie Rindler and The Marvel Group are truly "trailblazers" in medical device.

6/19/22 • 23:09

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Derek Dee who is the Chief Medical Officer and Founder of Subchondral Solutions. Subchondral Solutions has a revolutionary technology called S-Core which addresses fractures and reconstructs the joint. It helps reduce pain and returns the joint to its proper bio-mechanical function.Thank you Dr. Dee for coming on and sharing!

5/16/22 • 24:34

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Stu Brandon who is the President of Brandon Orthopedics, Freedom Fighter for Rep Freedom, and a Change Agent at ASCdx. Stu has extensive experience in the world of Orthopedics as a direct employee, and now a medical device broker. He talks at length about how the business has changed, and how his involvement in Masterminds has been such a valuable resource to him in his career. Thanks so much Stu for coming on!

5/5/22 • 32:36

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Hank Balch who is the President and Founder of Beyond Clean, author of a brand new Amazon #1 release, serial entrepreneur in healthcare, and most importantly he is The Weapon of Mass Microbial Destruction. Hank is an expert in sterile processing, social media, and so much more. Thanks to Hank for coming on the Orthoidea podcast.

4/4/22 • 25:36

On this episode of the Othoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Phil Sayles who is the Founder and CEO of Summate Technologies, Inc. Summate has a new technology that solves an issue that everyone has experienced in the Operating Room tracking inventory. Their product has the capability of solving a multi billion dollar waste issue. Thank you to Phil for coming on the Orthoidea podcast!

3/19/22 • 23:35

We are very excited to have Dr. Scott Sigman on this episode of the Orthoidea podcast. Dr. Sigman is an orthopedic surgeon from Massachusetts as well as the CMO of Ortholazer, host of the Ortho Show podcast, and social media influencer. We have the opportunity to explore branding, opioid sparing surgery, private equity, and many other subjects. Thank you to #thefro for coming on the Orthoidea podcast!

3/11/22 • 29:05

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Daniel Paull who is the Founder and CEO of Easy Orthopedics. Dr. Paull is one of the first orthopedic surgeons in the country who offers a direct care model specific to orthopedics. His innovative approach allows him to deliver superior care to his patients, as well as a quality life / work balance. Thank you Dr. Paull for coming on the Orthoidea podcast!

2/3/22 • 29:20

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Steve Dimmer who is the CEO of Curvafix. Curvafix has brought to market an exciting new technology that is the first intramedullary device that addresses pelvic fractures. Curvafix is looking to change the way surgeons address these often catastrophic injuries. Thank you Steve for coming on and sharing your journey. 

12/6/21 • 16:32

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with Brian Hodorek who is the CEO of Ignite Orthopedics. Ignite has developed innovative technologies in the upper extremity space that have been acquired by Depuy Synthes. Brian talks about the origin of Ignite and gives advice to those entrepreneurs looking to start their journey. Thank you Brian for sharing your story!

11/28/21 • 20:42

On this episode of the Orthoidea podcast we have the honor of speaking with David Blue who is the CCO of Shoulder Innovations. Dave speaks at length about the new revolutionary design of the Shoulder Innovations shoulder, and how they are changing how surgeons look at glenoid loosening. Dave has several years of orthopedic company startup experience with companies like DVO, Tornier, and many more. He shares his thoughts and knowledge on the shoulder market, and what the future holds. Thanks so much Dave for coming on the Orthoidea podcast.

10/18/21 • 33:31