The Savage Edge
Hosted by Gerry Savage, The Savage Edge Podcast is where real-world sales experience meets leadership philosophy, mindset mastery, and a never-quit mentality. With decades of hard-earned wisdom in orthopedic sales, Marine Corps discipline, and coaching through horses and human behavior, Gerry brings you conversations that go far beyond quotas and cold calls.
Each episode blends tactical advice with deeper insights into what it really takes to succeed—personally and professionally—in today’s fast-evolving sales landscape. From mastering communication styles to leading with presence and purpose, Gerry shares lessons from his journey and invites top performers to do the same.
Whether you're just getting started in sales or you're a seasoned leader looking for a new edge, this podcast will help you sharpen your skills, grow your influence, and lead with intent.
Because success in sales—and in life—isn’t about perfection.
It’s about resilience, relationships, and showing up with purpose.
The Savage Edge
Episode 1 – Vision Without Action
Welcome to the very first episode of The Savage Edge Podcast with your host, Gerry Savage. In this kickoff conversation, Gerry shares the deeply personal journey that shaped his career in sales, leadership, and coaching—from flying planes at 19, to serving in the Marine Corps, to building a successful career in orthopedic sales and leadership development.
This episode isn’t just about Gerry’s story—it’s about you. It’s about the never quit mentality that fuels successful relationships in today’s fast-changing sales landscape. You’ll hear how personality styles, communication, and presence shape everything we do, and how even a horse named Charlie Blue Eyes taught powerful lessons in leadership and focus.
Gerry also introduces key concepts from his book The Four Pillars of Sales and explains how adapting to a post-COVID world means learning to build relationships virtually at scale.
Whether you're a seasoned sales pro or just getting started, this episode sets the tone for what's to come: real conversations, practical wisdom, and a commitment to helping you grow.
🟢 Key Takeaways:
- Why relationships—not pitches—drive sales success
- How to recognize and adapt to different personality types
- The power of presence and intent in leadership
- What horses can teach us about self-awareness
- Why vision without action is the biggest barrier to growth
Join Gerry and discover your edge.