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...
5 Fears that Keep Physician Liaisons Up At Night

5 Fears that Keep Physician Liaisons Up At Night

We all have them… those recurring concerns that so vividly play out in our minds. Many of them are likely more about family and lifestyle, but some might be work related too! In our work with physician liaisons and their leaders, we see a few themes that are ever-present.

Four Steps to Answering Your “So What?”

Four Steps to Answering Your “So What?”

Are you feature-dumping or benefit-selling?  I bet most of us would say we are benefit-selling but when it comes right down to it, we probably spend a lot of our time communicating the features we have without even knowing it. 

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.

Mirror, Mirror Are We Organized for Growth

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com We are often asked about the magic sauce. You know, that perfect formula for an immediate, sustainable way to grow referrals. Sadly, there is no magic sauce. However, from experience we do know the must-have...
What to Do When There’s Just Too Much to Do!

What to Do When There’s Just Too Much to Do!

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com This Spring I read this in USA Today, “3 out of 5 workers said they have already committed to more work than they can handle. Another 20% said they are at capacity and have no room to take on more.”  Hmmm, sound...