As Higher Education enters a phase of existential innovation, the partners at Beyond Academics host internal discussions, expert interviews, and crowdsourced insight sessions to help guide leaders in the journey. Learn more at beyondacademics.com
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It is our goal to explore many different jobs through interviews and provide our audience real world feedback from those working first hand in the different areas of interest. At CareerCloseup.org we aim to give you the exposure to further ignite your ambition and drive, and the information needed to solidify your decision to pursue a field or guide you in choosing the direction for a future that is right for you.
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Listen to pastors, ministers and influential leaders as they discuss faith, life's challenges and stories of triumph. Be inspired, be challenged and be encouraged!
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S2. Ep.5 "If Your Presence Isn't With Me, I Don't Want To Go Anywhere" -Minister Martín Martínez
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Minister Martín Martínez is Worship Leader, Preacher, Teacher, Choir Director who currently serves at My Father's House Apostolic Church in Escondido, California. In this episode you will be encouraged by the testimony of Minister Martinez as he shares how God has helped him through tragedy and trials. He talks about his journey in a new country, l…
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Whether enrollment is the hot topic on campus, or it’s about increasing revenues through non credit learners, brand matters. For decades, higher ed has been able to live off students knocking on (and often breaking down) the door. But the new constituents - especially the lifelong learner has numerous options to choose from, and marketing becomes a…
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Historically the IT department in Iran has sat in the back taking orders from every other department on what needs to be ordered, what needs to be fixed, and what strategy to implement. That is a broken approach that will not lead to a sustainable future. In this episode the beyond partners discuss why that’s the case.…
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Why this transformation is so important and urgent: The great resignation is taking its toll on all industries, but higher ed’s talent pool is not as deep as most. We’re not in the tech or sports entertainment lanes - where there is an abundance of talent pouring in. Every person we lose to another industry is an exponential loss. No matter how goo…
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Ep 13 | Chancellor Steven Gonzalez on Invention and Necessity
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Chancellor Gonzalez (1/4) Necessity is the mother of invention. When resources are limited, schools like Maricopa County Community College have started to look elsewhere for not only funding. But this was not only a financial necessity, it was also an opportunity for the school to partner with industries that could set their students up for success…
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Ep 12 | Chancellor Ben Nelson on Courage to Face the Fear
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Doing something different takes unconventional thinking and bold ideas. But how do these qualities meld with the ideas of courage and confidence? Those who believe they can get by on courage alone may be misleading themselves in that they know they’re not taking the right path. This can translate into students who go through college, and complete t…
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Ep 11 | President Santa Ono on the Future of Global Education
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President Santa Ono (4/4) As the prices of tuition in domestic universities rise, many face the challenge of being priced out of higher education. But there may be hope beyond their country’s borders. The emerging student — specifically international students — may begin looking very different than just another affluent student seeking to learn abr…
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Changemakers 10: Chancellor Ben Nelson on Educational Arc to Serve Global Society
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Chancellor Ben Nelson (1/4) If the goal of Higher Ed is to prepare its students to make a positive global impact, we cannot do so by cutting off our universities from the rest of the world. In this episode of the Changemakers series, Chancellor Ben Nelson of Minerva University discusses the importance of inclusivity and diversity in higher educatio…
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Changemakers 09: President Mark Lombardi on Courage
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President Mark Lombardi (4/4) Is your organization more afraid of success than it is of failure? Executing on innovation in higher education requires finesse, knowledge, and intense drive. But above all, it demands courage. In this episode of the Changemakers series, President Mark Lombardi of Maryville University concludes his guest appearance wit…
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Changemakers 08: Chancellor Ben Nelson on the Higher Ed Manifesto
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Chancellor Nelson (2/4) In this episode of the Changemakers series, Chancellor of Minerva University, Ben Nelson, discusses the university's manifesto and how it directly relates to the value of the education they provide to not only their students but also to the people those students will eventually lead and serve. Minerva's manifesto is made up …
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Changemakers 07: President Santa Ono on the Cost and Value of a Degree
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President Santa Ono (3/4) The value of a traditional college degree has come heavily under fire. It is a raging debate, not only in America but around the world. Affordability is at the center of this discussion as enrollment declines and alternative credentialing models emerge. This all raises the question: What is the value of a degree? According…
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Changemakers 06: Chancellor Ben Nelson on Application of Wisdom
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Chancellor Ben Nelson (1/4) How much has your education really taught you? When a student’s education, and their degree earned thereafter, is more aesthetic than applicatory to the jobs they will enter into, the negative implications go far beyond just the individual. Society suffers from the uneducated, or rather the miseducated. The systems in pl…
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Changemakers 05: President Mark Lombardi on Faculty and Consensus
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President Mark Lombardi (3/4) Faculty consensus is about focusing on the end goal, not the problems that may arise. It is about empowering faculty to shape the process and deliver. When you do that, people are no longer wary of innovation—they’re excited for it. In episode 5 of the Changemaker series, listen as President Mark Lombardi of Maryville …
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Changemakers 04: President Santa Ono on Future of Work
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President Santa Ono (2/4) Institutions that put themselves on an island where they are isolated from government and industry cannot survive. Collaboration and cooperation is the key to a more valuable education for both students and the companies they work for. So, how do higher education institutions align with the demands of the workforce? In thi…
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Changemakers 03: President Mark Lombardi on Pivoting to a Modern Education Model
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President Mark Lombardi (2/4) Ivy League fans beware—this episode is not for you. The high tuition rates, selectivity, and exclusivity of Ivy League schools and other "brand name" institutions are inherently elitist, leading to the exclusion of students from underserved and underrepresented communities. These traditional values are irrelevant to th…
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Changemakers 02: President Mark Lombardi on the Past & Future of Higher Ed
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President Mark Lombardi (1/4) President Mark Lombardi of Maryville University asks some disruptive questions in this episode of Changemakers. He talks about the dangers of consensus-driven change and warns institutions driven by tradition that they may not survive in the 21st century if they refuse to adapt. -- Dr. Mark Lombardi has served as presi…
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Changemakers 01: President Santa Ono on Innovation for Global Change
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President Santa Ono (1/4) In the first-ever episode of the FutureX Changemakers series, President Santa Ono of the University of British Columbia talks about the importance of truth and reconciliation when it comes to the injustices endured by indigenous people during colonization, not only in Canada and the US but also across the world. Located on…
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S2. Ep.4 "Authenticity" -Worship Pastor Amber Lopez
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Pastor Amber Lopez is the Worship Pastor at Heart Revolution Church in National City, Ca. She talks about when she surrendered to the call of God on her life. She clears up the misconceptions of worship and also how God wants us to be authentic with him. Pastor Amber encourages us to be intentional about healing and wholeness. Listen as she shares …
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S.2 Ep.3 "Disrespectful Prayers" -Pastor Aaron Barbosa
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Pastor Aaron Barbosa, from AWE Church in Baldwin Park, CA talks about what he went through during this pandemic season. He opens up about certain prayers that he prayed to God regarding some of his children. Pastor Aaron encourages us to process what has happened to us so that we can be be spiritually and emotionally whole. He also shares with us h…
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Michael Russell on: The Future of Technology & Work in Higher Education
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Michael Russell, President of Higher Ed User Group and CIO at Virginia Community College System joins us for an visionary conversation about the future of campus technology, the future of work on campus, and the future of community in higher education.By Joe Abraham I Beyond Academics
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S2. Ep.2 "Take the Limits Off of God" -Elder Edwin Perry
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Elder Edwin Perry, from City of Refuge L.A., returns for Season 2 of the podcast and encourages us not to miss the opportunities God gives us. He also challenges us not to get too comfortable in our environment when God is calling us to go deeper with Him. Elder Perry reminds us that we are predestined and God has a plan for our lives... don‘t be s…
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Dr. Paul J. LeBlanc on: The Future of Work & Learning
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What Higher Ed’s role is in preparing students for the future of work? What does the future of learning look like? What role does an entrepreneurial mindset play in Higher Ed? How does the word “consensus” fit into times of existential change? These are just a few of the discussion points in this episode as Joe gets a refreshing perspective from on…
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Dr. Rufus Glasper on: Innovation in Community Colleges
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What's keeping Presidents and senior leaders of higher education institutions up at night these days? Is it any different now than before the pandemic hit? What should leaders in Higher Ed be considering in times of existential change? These are just a few of the questions we cover in this segment with the CEO of The League For Innovation In The Co…
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Episode 16: Federico Casso - Special Agent Diplomatic Security
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In our first installment of law enforcement-related fields, we get a great opportunity to learn about the U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). To advance American interests and foreign policy, DSS protects people, property and information at more than 270 State Department missions worldwide. This agency is assigned many res…
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S2. Ep.1 "A Freedom From... A Freedom To..." -Pastor Josiah Lopez
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Josiah Lopez is the Worship and Creative Arts Pastor at Soul Church in San Diego, Ca. He talks about hearing God's voice to relocate and the doors that opened when he made the move. Pastor Josiah speaks about the poison of fear and ramifications of fear. He describes the reward of the cross and the abundant life we are promised because of Jesus Chr…
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S1. Ep.10 "The Journey, The Call, The Blessings” -Pastor Josh and Joanna Herrera
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We find out what God is doing in Pastor Josh's life. He was the very first guest on the Podcast. We invite His wife, Pastor Joanna, onto the podcast. She shares her thoughts about women in ministry, discovering their purpose and also balancing family life and church life. Pastor Josh talks about relationships, dating and how his preaching has chang…
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S1. Ep.9 "Identity, The Orphaned Heart and Forgiveness" - Pastor Nick Tarango
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Pastor Nick Tarango talks about growing up without a father and how it lead him to have identity, insecurity and anger issues. He describes how being a father has made him reflect in the areas of life that troubled him. He explains how forgiveness helped him heal and understand the meaning of an orphaned heart. Hope you are blessed!…
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S1. Ep.8 "Prodigal Son" -Pastor Dane Fragger
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Pastor Dane talks about his struggles as a young man and how he carried guilt and shame because of his fleshly desires. We discuss how God forgives of ALL sin and we can be free from every stronghold on our lives. Repentance and surrender will help us have a relationship with God.
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S1. Ep.7 "How It All Started" Bonus Episode w/ Abraham Gomez
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Why did the podcast get started? Who is Abraham Gomez? He shares his faith journey and how he knew he was called into ministry. The search for truth and purpose causes him to discover his creativity. This platform is truly a ministry. A few stories are shared of the impact of each Podcast guest. Hope you are blessed!…
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S1. Ep. 6 "Spirit Don't Care" Kindra Green-Carson,
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Kindra talks about the biblical role of women in the church and her pentecostal upbringing. She talks about her love for the prophets and the Old Testament and reads a poem she wrote for the podcast.
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S1. Ep.5 "G R A C E"- Pastor TJ Anglin
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G R A C E . Pastor TJ talks about how Grace has surrounded him his whole life. He talks about how to deal with loss and pain. He encourages us to have peace in our trials and God has given us hope through our sufferings.
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S1. Ep.4 "Confession and Curiosity" - Corporate Chaplain Roy Inzunza Jr.
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Chaplain Roy talks about the importance of community, confession and curiosity. Also, how we try to make sense of this life and our journey of discovering ourselves through God and our experiences.
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S1. Ep.3 "Music, Legacy, Ministry" -Pastor Nisan Stewart
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Pastor Nisan Stewart talks about his music career, what keeps him grounded, the importance of mental health and reaching our youth.
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S1. Ep.2 "The Process and Loving Yourself" -Elder Edwin Perry
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Elder Edwin Perry talks about perseverance, process and about loving yourself. He describes how God prepares you to be a blessing to others.
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S1. Ep.1 "Coffee, Jesus and Ministry" -Pastor Josh Herrera
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Rev. Josh Herrera discusses the pitfalls of Christians, the ups and downs of ministry and how to prepare to preach amongst other things.
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Episode 15: Orlando Gomez - Multi-Platinum Recording Engineer
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[rev_slider alias="episode-15-orlando-gomez-recording-engineer"] Incredible Closeup this week with recording and mixing engineer Orlando Gomez of Beacon Hill Recording studio! Orlando gives us a great insight to the world of producing multi-platinum level musical projects, working with local talent to superstar artists and the teamwork behind the s…
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Episode 14: Shandi Keller - Army Blackhawk Pilot and Instructor
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[rev_slider alias="episode-14-shandi-keller-blackhawk-pilot-and-instructor"] Shandi Keller is someone we knew we wanted to speak to due to her accomplishments as a helicopter pilot in the Army and as an instructor for other pilots. We were fortunate she was able to stop by the day before moving to a new training station so we could record this inte…
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Episode 13: Jose Abraham Lopez, MD - US Army Veteran
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Today on the Podcast and in honor of Veteran’s day, a very special interview with a U.S. Army Veteran that Francis and I know well. We get an insight on what it is like to serve, the job of the enlisted in the service and to serve in the role as an officer. The words sacrifice, challenge and demanding are mentioned. Despite the depth of these words…
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Episode 12: Raul Santos, MD - Interventional Cardiologist
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On this episode of Career Closeup, we take another dive into the world of medicine. We sat down with Dr. Raul Santos, MD. A Dallas area Interventional Cardiologist. From his early years in college and his service in the U.S Army to his residency and fellowship in Cardiology, Dr. Santos gave us a great insight into the training, practice and rewardi…
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Episode 11: Myongki "Tony" Yi - Tattoo Artist
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Myongki “Tony” Yi is a tattoo artist in El Paso who owns his own tattoo studio, 3Tattoo. Tony's studio is as unique as his style, and this keeps him booked months in advance. In this episode we discuss how he started in Fine Arts at a design school, and just before completing the program, he came to find tattooing as a viable career option, despite…
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EPISODE 10 : JOSE COS - A PRIME TIME BS/MD PROGRAM
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This is a quick Closeup with Jose Cos. We are looking into more information about the avenues to complete a medical education. With a national shortage of physicians, efforts are in place to try and increase the number of graduating doctors. In addition to more medical schools opening throughout the country, accelerated programs that decrease the y…
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Episode 9: Megan Bennett - Case Manager/Social Work
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Today’s episode features a very special interview addressing working in a field dealing with one of our country's leading social issues. We sit down with Megan Bennett, a case manager working with homeless teens in the Dallas area. We learn about the challenges and wins when counseling, parenting and guiding these troubled youths at times through t…
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Episode 8: Rick Lopez - Showrunner's Assistant
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[rev_slider alias="episode-8-rick-lopez-showrunner-assistant"][/rev_slider] On this episode of Career Closeup, we meet Rick Lopez. Rick works on the set of Fox’s hit series Lucifer as the assistant to the Showrunner(s). While many of us have heard about the executive producer, producer, and directors associated with television shows and in big scre…
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Episode 7: Tony Kasowski - Urban Farming
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On this episode of Career Closeup, we meet up with Tony Kasowski. Tony is in an enviable position working a job he loves with both altruistic rewards and the ability to make a living. Together with his cofounder at Phoenix’s St. Vincent De Paul’s Urban Garden, they took on the challenge of converting an old parking lot in South Phoenix and transfor…
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Episode 6: Jaime Aguirre and Jezzelle Solorza - Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
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Episode 5: Brennon Barajas and Angela Guerra- Medical Students (MSIII and MSII)
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Thinking about a career in medicine? Are you working towards the daunting path of premed courses and MCAT review? This is the podcast for you. On this episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Brennon Barajas (MSIII) and Angela Guerra (MSII) for a breakdown into the world of applying, getting in and surviving medical school. Both Brennon and…
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Episode 4: Andres Capra - Tactical Paramedic
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We sit down with Andres Capra and follow his journey to his career as a Tactical Paramedic. This is a relatively new field where he works as an Austin EMS Paramedic and also trains with Austin PD SWAT/ Travis County Sheriff SWAT teams. His pathway includes becoming a Marine right out of high school, digging ditches for electricians, having his own …
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Episode 3: Mike Henderson - Medical Device Sales
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Mike Henderson is a Territory Sales Manager for Medtronic in their CBG division. He manges the sales of the Resolute Integrity Stent which is used for cardiac catheterizations. In this podcast, Mike discusses working in many areas of sales, including: automotive, retail, pharmaceutical, orthopedic devices and cardiac devices. In each field he not o…
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