I'm joined by Kyle Kruse, VP of Sales at Missile Productions, as we explore how medical device manufacturers can use video to cut through the noise, build authentic connections, and drive growth in an industry that's been slow to embrace digital marketing.

In this episode, we break down:

The Power of Personal Branding in Medtech 
→ How Kyle's "Kruse Missile" nickname evolved into a powerful brand identity 
→ Why personal LinkedIn content outperforms company pages every time 
→ Creating authentic content that resonates with technical audiences 
→ Building relationships and trust through consistent personal branding

Breaking Through Medtech Marketing Paradoxes 
→ Navigating the unique challenges of marketing in the medical device industry 
→ Why video creates "asymmetric warfare" against competitors stuck in old marketing models 
→ Building trust through consistent content vs. relying solely on trade shows 
→ The shift from traditional marketing methods to more impactful video strategies

Rethinking Customer Acquisition Costs 
→ Why medical device manufacturers can justify higher customer acquisition costs 
→ The true long-term value of stable manufacturing partnerships 
→ How video content creates "bobbers in the water" for year-round lead generation 
→ Measuring ROI and payback periods in the CDMO and CEM sectors

Video Marketing Strategies for Technical Industries 
→ Creating facility tours that build trust without compromising IP 
→ Turning technical expertise into engaging educational content 
→ Using video to overcome the "spotlight effect" and share valuable insights 
→ Building transparency in manufacturing processes through visual storytelling

Video Applications Beyond Marketing 
→ Streamlining internal communications with video 
→ Attracting top talent through authentic content 
→ Using video to reduce meeting time and increase productivity 
→ Enhancing customer relationships through consistent engagement

Best Quotes: 

"Using video for marketing is like asymmetric warfare if your competitors are using a press release in the form of a LinkedIn post... no one gives a shit about that." 

"Video is hard, it's a daunting task. There are so many brilliant people out there that are so good when you're in a meeting or talking one-on-one with them. And I say, 'Let's turn that camera on.' And they're like, 'No.'"

"If you're not putting yourself out there and matching what people grew up with - their habits, how they're used to doing research and learning - you're going to get left in the dust." 

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Episode Timestamps: 
0:00 - Introduction to Kyle Kruse and Missile Productions 
2:51 - The story behind the "Kruse Missile" nickname and brand 
6:30 - The power of personal branding on LinkedIn 
11:11 - Navigating medtech marketing paradoxes 
17:13 - Using video to enhance proposals and build trust 
19:52 - Rethinking customer acquisition costs in medtech 
24:56 - Why modern buyers take more time with research 
27:27 - The importance of facility tour videos 
31:11 - Creating educational video content from technical expertise 
37:43 - Additional applications for video beyond marketing 
43:04 - How algorithms favor video content 
45:47 - Why the next generation expects video content