tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post4455221213351009359..comments2024-02-24T06:25:59.743-08:00Comments on The Spine Blogger: Breaking NewsMusculoskeletal Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14873819014357051373noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-1187294526849800182011-03-22T21:03:57.696-07:002011-03-22T21:03:57.696-07:00I'd say Medtronic got it right with Atlantis, ...I'd say Medtronic got it right with Atlantis, they have probably sold more Atlantis plates in the last 13 years than all the others combined. As for Trestle, I know everybody's experience is different, but I have sold hundreds in the past couple of years and had zero backout with several different surgeons implanting. I sold several thousand Atlantis plates in a previous life and had a few back out, but that is to be expected. Vectra, Vuelock, Reflex have all seen way more than their share of backed out screws. That probably had more to do with the reps not understanding and teaching proper technique than it does with locking mechanisms. But reps are of no value according to many of you sploggers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-21622561775435086402011-03-20T07:42:58.709-07:002011-03-20T07:42:58.709-07:00Graveline hasn't done near as much damage as P...Graveline hasn't done near as much damage as Paulsen, Kirkpatrick, and Watts. Graveline is trying to clean up the mess those three created destroyed what little morale is left inside the company and in the sales force. Nobody trusts anyone in that organization. Zimmer Spine is slowly killing itself. <br /><br />Look around . . . there are no Zimmer Spine distributors that are solely focused on Zimmer Spine. They all have other businesses or other spine lines to supplement that aging portfolio of products. <br /><br />It's 2011 ... Dvorak stood in front of the sales force in 2007 and said "we'll be a $750 MILLION dollar franchise by 2010" For further reading go to the yahoo message boards for ZMH and read the "Morale" thread ... this "morale" theme seems to permeate throughout this once proud company.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-6247502994050826482011-03-19T21:35:02.200-07:002011-03-19T21:35:02.200-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Gucci Spinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16995144869237935627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-42398098736714546142011-03-19T10:23:18.844-07:002011-03-19T10:23:18.844-07:00My sources tell me many laid off in Texas and Minn...My sources tell me many laid off in Texas and Minneapolis. ZS is a train wreck, especially with Graveline in chargeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-1810559295238183482011-03-19T09:41:32.495-07:002011-03-19T09:41:32.495-07:00They've been trying to find a VP Sales for ove...They've been trying to find a VP Sales for over 6 months. Any takers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-51029169343744042132011-03-19T09:03:03.145-07:002011-03-19T09:03:03.145-07:00zimmer spine is no mas. adios amigoszimmer spine is no mas. adios amigosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-89009138614851299842011-03-19T05:16:21.263-07:002011-03-19T05:16:21.263-07:00(Heard that)Zimmer Spine had multiple lay-offs and...(Heard that)Zimmer Spine had multiple lay-offs and shut down offices in NJ and Switzerland. Any word?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-88382912000811736142011-03-18T23:00:37.503-07:002011-03-18T23:00:37.503-07:009:58 Agreed, no high pay for the long haul.
Heard ...9:58 Agreed, no high pay for the long haul.<br />Heard this happened at Lanx last year with former VP Sales, prob led to his dismissal when time to pay up 50%+comm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-4168741208943844292011-03-18T21:58:46.775-07:002011-03-18T21:58:46.775-07:00A viable company can not sustain paying over 40% t...A viable company can not sustain paying over 40% to the distributors over the long haul. If they do, they will have limited resources. <br /><br />If you do choose to go with a high paying % company, be prepared to get your doc to change again when they are back ordered, no trays available, slow paying commissions, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-35114577810830961522011-03-18T18:43:56.010-07:002011-03-18T18:43:56.010-07:00when 4:47 says Globus is "winning" all I...when 4:47 says Globus is "winning" all I can think of is Charlie Sheen on TV, maniacally saying "winning". If that's winning, I'd rather be losing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-76517891385126139762011-03-18T18:20:43.761-07:002011-03-18T18:20:43.761-07:005:11
Ha ha. Thanks for the sarcasm. I feel your ...5:11<br />Ha ha. Thanks for the sarcasm. I feel your pain buddy, it's always good to vent. Tough go I know right now but I'm know we'll come up with some great new products soon. I still believe in the power of blue. Don't bash the little guys too much since anyone of them with real solid technology will probably be picked off by us in the long run. Hang in there! DK has us covered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-23025965404630270022011-03-18T17:11:28.222-07:002011-03-18T17:11:28.222-07:00We're going to kick all of your asses with Sol...We're going to kick all of your asses with Solera and Vision Elite. In two years sales from either these two products will be bigger than the wanna be/me too companies that most of you other spine reps work for. Bank on it.<br /><br />In a few years we big Legacy companies are going to put the rest of you out of business. We work in an industry that has 100+ companies. Our scale will crush you as prices continue to decline. <br /><br />Time to start thinking about changing careers wannabees!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-79551797395097744322011-03-18T17:01:48.940-07:002011-03-18T17:01:48.940-07:00Can they (legally and ethically), or do they? The...Can they (legally and ethically), or do they? The first question depends on the service the doc is providing the distributor and is being paid commensurately for. What would that be?<br /><br />Do they? I know of at least one that does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-49840589673208102392011-03-18T17:01:29.657-07:002011-03-18T17:01:29.657-07:004:03, hells yeah!4:03, hells yeah!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-31690910467570728942011-03-18T16:03:20.851-07:002011-03-18T16:03:20.851-07:00Can a distributor run their own consulting deals?Can a distributor run their own consulting deals?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-20345154981440764962011-03-18T15:59:36.717-07:002011-03-18T15:59:36.717-07:0065% - 70%
You can get that if you got the busines...65% - 70% <br />You can get that if you got the business. Way more money than setting up a POD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-72482607123361114412011-03-18T15:56:50.341-07:002011-03-18T15:56:50.341-07:00good question !good question !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-20458175192782075312011-03-18T14:27:40.710-07:002011-03-18T14:27:40.710-07:0025% to distributors25% to distributorsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-74852209434882726842011-03-18T10:24:33.870-07:002011-03-18T10:24:33.870-07:00... 9:57 you are out of your mind! Only 50? If I...... 9:57 you are out of your mind! Only 50? If I was getting that I'd be barely scraping by after greasing the skids that need it. No way. 60's rock bottom for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-55762856489265566782011-03-18T09:57:31.427-07:002011-03-18T09:57:31.427-07:007:20
Most companies are paying around 50% with som...7:20<br />Most companies are paying around 50% with some added kickers for quota attainment. If your getting anything less than 45% your getting screwed. Remember to hold firm in your negotiations! They will come around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-78900993357058351222011-03-18T08:03:57.438-07:002011-03-18T08:03:57.438-07:00I don't think the employees they hire overseas...I don't think the employees they hire overseas are exempt from taxes! I think they are hiring overseas because those markets are growing and the American market is not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-84628969460022053822011-03-18T07:20:09.689-07:002011-03-18T07:20:09.689-07:00What are larger and smaller companies paying commi...What are larger and smaller companies paying commissions these days?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-2956807879952825172011-03-18T07:19:03.362-07:002011-03-18T07:19:03.362-07:00Did 4:47am really say Globus is winning?? He must ...Did 4:47am really say Globus is winning?? He must be in the marketing dept for them, give me a break dude.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-68599635900446338472011-03-18T04:47:58.521-07:002011-03-18T04:47:58.521-07:00I put in one Great Decade with Big Blue.
Now home...I put in one Great Decade with Big Blue. <br />Now home again at Globus with people who know how to fight and can win with innovative products. <br />We are 'Winning'<br />I agree with TSB in that MSD has been shining up Turds and spraying them down with 'Doug King cologne' for the last five years. <br />It's still big giant Turd no matter how u spin the release of a new cervical plate and a chrome alloy rod. <br />MSD or MSB, whatever they call themselves right now, I pray for one thing. <br />I pray that Doug King never leaves, keeps being promoted and runs the spinal unit further into the dirt. He is so out of touch at every step of the way. <br />Mr. King,<br />Thank you. <br />Please don't go.....<br /><br /><br />Mr. King ( Howdy Doodie ) is the best thing for my business and that of every spinal implant sales rep that competes with Medtronic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126852961571725269.post-76189824919141903522011-03-17T12:58:59.819-07:002011-03-17T12:58:59.819-07:00Any indication this "new" anterior cervi...Any indication this "new" anterior cervical plate gets MDT out of contracted prices for the newly obsolete versions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com