Edition 24: August Back to School
Last August, Tara almost missed her compliance deadline.
Not because she forgot, but because life looked like this:
→ Congress prep in one tab→ “Crazy Socks DayXXA” email in another→ Fall District Meeting invite buried in her inbox→ 4 sports physical forms on the counter→ Local Society Meeting...
Aug 22, 2025
Edition 23: Big Things Coming soon
It started with a question we’ve heard 1000 times:
“What exactly does an MSL do?”
HCPs ask it. Scientists ask it.Even senior leaders, recruiters, and sometimes MSLs themselves ask it.
We realized our own content didn’t fully answer it. So we’re building something big:The Ultimate Guide to Bein...
Aug 22, 2025
Edition 22: What Reps Do Well
You show up with science. So why are you still getting shut out?You’re credentialed. You’re prepared. You’re compliant.
However, you won’t be getting the second meeting.You’re not getting the heads-up.You’re not getting in the room.
And yet, the sales rep is.
This week: What sales reps do bril...
Aug 08, 2025
Edition 21: AI-Powered Presentation Wingmate
You know the feeling.
You’ve got a KOL meeting, internal update, or interview coming up, and your stomach’s doing somersaults like it’s an Olympic gymnast.Your slides are done, but you’re second-guessing how you’ll explain them clearly.You rehearse your intro. It sounds robotic. You scroll thr...
Jul 31, 2025
Edition 20: What It's Really Like To Be An MSL
Let’s stop pretending the MSL role is a clean career pivot.
It’s not.
It’s a high-stakes job disguised as a LinkedIn glow-up.
→ Everyone wants a salary.→ Very few are ready for what it actually costs.
So, before you chase the title, read this list like a job preview.
If you nod more than you...
Jul 31, 2025
Edition 19: Perform Under Pressure
Anyone can be polished with 3 weeks to prepare.
But that’s not how the job works.
Real MSLs get pulled into high-stakes situations with little to no warning:
► And how you handle those moments is what sets you apart.
And this week, we’re giving you 3 techniques to help you perform under pressu...
Jul 31, 2025
Edition 18: Protect Your Boundaries
It’s the 4th of July. You’ve been counting down to this weekend for weeks because you’ve:
Missed your kid’s soccer game
Been on the road for three straight weeks
Covered another ad board because someone else was “at capacity.”
Corn’s on the grill. Kids are lighting sparklers. Your out-...
Jul 31, 2025
Edition 17: Use The Summer Slowdown
It’s almost July. Conference season has quieted down. Your KOLs are harder to reach. It feels like everyone in Europe is on vacation. You have a choice:
Coast and cram in September.Or build skills now and crush Q4.
In this edition:
✔ What high-performing MSLs actually do in summer✔ A weekly rh...
Jul 30, 2025
Edition 16: Elite Presentation Lab
“You know that feeling.” with “Ever been told you talk too fast? Like your brain is five steps ahead of your mouth."Like your brain is five steps ahead of your mouth.
You’re mid-presentation and realize you haven’t taken a breath in 60 seconds.
You’re flying through key data.You think you're s...
Jul 30, 2025
Edition 15: Virtual Presentations Course 50% Off
On Wednesday, an MSL leader vented to us for 10 straight minutes.
What about?
His team.
Specifically, how they looked half-asleep during their last virtual meeting.
Cameras off.
Slouched in chairs.
And he swore two of them were checking Facebook.
“I get it,” he said. “We’re all tired...
Jul 30, 2025
Edition 14: Greg Gives Back
He landed the MSL role. Then he came back to help others do the same.
Greg Tinkler, PhD, joined our Aspire MSL Office Hours call last week.But not to ask for help.
He came to give back.
→ He answered the tough questions: “How do I stand out with no MSL title?”→ He unpacked the real learning cu...
Jul 30, 2025
Edition 13: Strategic Visibility
Terry reached out to Sarah, asking if she knew of any Senior MSL roles.
“I’ve got the best metrics on the team,” she said.
“I work nights, weekends, cover more ground than anyone and still, no promotion. I feel invisible.”
She wasn’t venting. She was ready to leave.
But here’s the hard t...
Jul 30, 2025