It’s All About Field Action, Or Is It?

It’s All About Field Action, Or Is It?

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com A manager recently said to me, “We can’t take sales people out of the field for training.” In this case, one of their field members was new to the organization but had a strong track record of sales success in...
Field Sales and Marketing: Is It a Perfect Pairing?

Field Sales and Marketing: Is It a Perfect Pairing?

Once we get their attention, consumers often start their experience at the doctors’ office. Physician relations is accountable to make sure that the physician aligns with the desired health system offerings.

Physician Relations: The Meeting

Physician Relations: The Meeting

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com While there’s prep, good follow up and essential problem solving, at the end of the day, in the world of relationship strategy- it’s all about the meeting. Quality time with the stakeholder is far and away the...
Don’t Forget this Key Field Sales Technique: The Follow Up

Don’t Forget this Key Field Sales Technique: The Follow Up

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com The amazing race is not just on TV, it’s alive and well for physician relations! Sometimes, pressure to start relationships means our true objective of developing really solid connections for referrals gets lost...
Relationship Sales When it Really Works

Relationship Sales When it Really Works

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com This morning my husband and I met with our financial planner. My part is to show up and poke holes in things – in a positive way, of course! 🙂 Beyond that, I assume the role of listener. I felt good when we...