412 - The Truth About Success in Podiatry: Planning, Priorities and Paying the Price

In this episode, Tyson Franklin is joined by Melbourne Podiatrists, Richard Chasen, for a deep and thought-provoking discussion about business, life choices, and what success really looks like in podiatry. They explore the idea that while you can have anything you want, you can't have everything, and how this impacts decisions around hiring, income, lifestyle, and long-term career direction. The conversation also challenges common beliefs about money, patient care, and what it truly takes to build a sustainable practice. This episode is ideal for podiatrists who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about their next move and are looking for clarity and practical insights to move forward. If you've been enjoying the Podiatry Legends Podcast for the past seven years, please consider leaving a rating and review.  Have you seen the Podiatry Legends Podcast website yet? If not, go to www.podiatrylegends.com And, if you're looking for a podiatry business coach that only coaches podiatrists, visit www.tysonfranklin.com  

This episode is a special one. It's a conversation from my previous podcast, It's No Secret with Dr T, recorded back in 2020—long before the Savannah Bananas became the global sensation they are today. Back then, Jesse Cole was already doing things differently, selling out games and rethinking what a sporting experience could be. But what makes this episode so valuable isn't baseball… It's business. Jesse shares how shifting focus from product to experience completely transformed his team. The same principles apply directly to podiatry clinics and small businesses. How you make people feel matters more than what you do. If you want to stand out, build loyalty, and create a business people talk about, this episode will get you thinking differently about everything you do. 10 Key Takeaways You're not in the business you think you're in. Experience always beats product. Stop focusing on money and focus on moments. Remove friction wherever possible. Make your patients feel something. Small touches create a big impact. Stand out by doing things differently. Build fans, not just customers. Community drives long-term growth. If people talk about you, your marketing is done for you. If you're enjoying the Podiatry Legends Podcast, please consider leaving a RATING AND REVIEW. 

  In this episode, Tyson Franklin welcomes back Melbourne podiatrist James Ferrie, the owner of My Sports Podiatrist, to explore regenerative medicine and ultrasound-guided treatment techniques. James shares insights into prolotherapy, PRP and nerve hydrodissection, explaining how these approaches stimulate healing in degenerative tissues and relieve nerve-related pain. The conversation also covers clinical growth, continuous learning and why podiatrists should never feel trapped in the type of practice they've created. The registration link for the workshop is https://forms.gle/tei4CePQo3PYDgFGA   You can also contact James via email at [email protected]  10 Key Takeaways • Regenerative medicine focuses on stimulating tissue healing rather than only managing pain. • Prolotherapy and PRP aim to restart the body's natural repair processes. • Ultrasound allows clinicians to assess and treat structures with far greater precision. • Chronic foot and ankle conditions often involve degenerative changes rather than inflammation. • Nerve hydrodissection can relieve neuropathic pain by releasing nerve compression. • Learning ultrasound requires practice and patience, but adds enormous clinical value. • Some of the best learning opportunities come from outside podiatry conferences. • Developing a clinical niche can transform both your practice and your professional satisfaction. • If you feel stuck clinically, it may be time to pivot your practice direction. • Continuous learning keeps clinical practice interesting and rewarding. Are you an ambitious podiatrist looking for a strategic thinking business coach?  If you are, please visit my website https://www.tysonfranklin.com/. If you just want another marketing tactic and no strategy, there are plenty of other mentors and advisors who can assist you.  

This week, I'm digging deep into the archives and bringing back one of the most powerful conversations I've had on the podcast. Episode 64 originally aired in 2020, and it went gangbusters. But many of you who've discovered the show more recently may never have heard it. My guest is Dr Dave Weiman, psychologist and leadership consultant from Pennsylvania. Dave has worked with business owners across multiple industries, including podiatry, and in this episode, we explore something far more important than marketing tactics or business growth strategies. We dive into why motivation alone isn't enough. Why "follow your passion" advice can sometimes derail people. And how drifting away from your purpose, values, and best self can quietly turn a fulfilling career into a routine grind. We also discuss something every podiatrist has likely experienced: the plateau. That stage where podiatry feels repetitive. Where the spark dims. Where you start questioning whether you're in the right profession. Dave offers practical ways to reconnect with what first lit you up. If you've ever felt stuck, overworked, disconnected, or simply in need of a reset, this episode will help you zoom out and recalibrate. Are you an ambitious podiatrist looking for a strategic thinking business coach?  If you are, please visit my website https://www.tysonfranklin.com/. If you just want another marketing tactic and no strategy, there are plenty of other mentors and advisors who can assist you.  

In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I'm joined by Dr Jae Grymes from Delaware, USA, a dual board-certified dental anaesthesiologist and paediatric dentist. While her clinical world is dentistry, you'll quickly realise how similar our professions are. We dive into the realities of healthcare today, debt, corporate pressure, perfectionism, burnout, and the silent struggles many clinicians face but rarely talk about openly. Jae shares her personal journey through grief, professional dissatisfaction, and rebuilding her mindset from the ground up. We discuss why "everything is hard until it's easy," how skills compound over time, and why you should never apologise for your fees when you've earned your expertise. But we also talk about the privilege of being in healthcare and the importance of balance. One of the big themes in this episode is comparison. Comparing your clinic, your income, your house, your car, and how dangerous that can be when you don't know what's happening behind closed doors. We finish with a powerful reminder from Ferris Bueller: "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it". This episode isn't about marketing tactics or business systems. It's about perspective. If you're building a business and want it to support your life instead of consume it, maybe it's time for a different conversation.  I work exclusively with ambitious podiatrists who are serious about making a change in their businesses. https://www.tysonfranklin.com/ If you want to connect with Dr Jae Grymes: LINKEDIN - www.linkedin.com/in/jaegrymes        

Tomorrow's Podiatry: Building Confidence, Leadership and Belonging In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I welcome back Michael Stephenson from AA Podiatry in Glasgow to talk about the evolution of Tomorrow's Podiatry and why soft skills may be the most undervalued asset in our profession. We cover a lot in this conversation — public speaking, networking, mentorship, student leadership, culture, the importance of belonging and how Tomorrow's Podiatry Awards have grown since 2019.  But the real theme? Confidence changes everything. 10 Takeaway Points from Episode 407 Soft skills are career multipliers. Public speaking builds professional confidence. Networking should start early in your career. Belonging increases retention in podiatry. Leadership can be developed, not just inherited. Recognition builds motivation. Community reduces isolation. Culture shapes long-term professional identity. Mentorship accelerates growth. Confidence compounds over time. No one wants a business coach; however, if you are looking, let's talk. Search for Tyson E Franklin Business Coach...I'm easy to find.  Upcoming Events - https://www.tysonfranklin.com/events/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/podiatrybusinessownersclub My Book: It's No Secret... There's Money in Podiatry - https://amzn.to/4kwIYr5

Joe Keain from Pod Fit Podiatry in Adelaide, Australia, returns to the Podiatry Legends Podcast to share his top 10 lessons from his first 10 years in podiatry. This episode explores responsibility, skill development, professional growth and why time moves faster than you think. We cover career control, marketing awareness, patient boundaries, and the importance of communication in building trust. If you want to be more intentional about your next decade in podiatry, this conversation is for you. WARNING: There is some mild coarse language in this episode.  No one wants a business coach; however, if you are looking, let's talk. Search for Tyson E Franklin Business Coach...I'm easy to find.  Upcoming Events - https://www.tysonfranklin.com/events/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/podiatrybusinessownersclub My Book: It's No Secret... There's Money in Podiatry - https://amzn.to/4kwIYr5 Top 10 Summary You are responsible for your career growth. Repetition builds confidence and competence. Today's small tasks can create tomorrow's opportunities. Visibility matters in your community. Early career learning compounds later. Skills increase earning potential. Don't outsource blindly. Boundaries prevent burnout. Communication builds trust. Be intentional — time moves fast.

What if growing your podiatry business didn't mean longer hours, more stress, or chasing endless new patients? In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, Tyson E Franklin is joined by marketing strategist Neil Ateem, founder of www.Multiplier.Agency, to explore smarter ways health and wellness businesses can scale in 2026. Neil shares why clinics hit growth bottlenecks, how to scale without burnout, and why selling outcomes matters more than selling appointments. The conversation dives into packaging services, improving patient compliance, leveraging reputation and referrals, and using simple systems to reduce repetition while increasing value. This episode also explores how podiatrists can think beyond the treatment room through online education, digital programs, and scalable ideas, without losing clinical integrity. If you want to grow your clinic with more clarity, better systems, and less overwhelm, this episode will change how you think about growth. No one wants a business coach; however, if you are looking, let's talk. Search for Tyson E Franklin Business Coach...I'm easy to find.  Upcoming Events - https://www.tysonfranklin.com/events/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/podiatrybusinessownersclub

In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I sit down with UK podiatrist and clinic owner Jonathan Shearer to discuss how networking and relationship-building have played a major role in growing his practice. Jonathan shares his journey from working in the NHS to building a successful private clinic, along with practical insights into community engagement, collaboration with other health professionals, and why long-term thinking beats short-term marketing tactics. This conversation is ideal for podiatrists and health professionals who want to grow their clinics in a way that feels authentic, sustainable, and grounded in real human connection. 10 Key Takeaways Networking is about relationships, not selling Long-term growth beats short-term marketing tactics Getting out of the clinic matters Visibility creates opportunity Helping first builds trust - Testimonial https://www.facebook.com/groups/podiatrybusinessownersclub Community presence compounds over time Not all referrals come from health professionals Clinic growth requires intention Relationships outperform discounts Sustainable success is built, not rushed No one wants a business coach; however, if you are looking, let's talk. Search for Tyson E Franklin Business Coach...I'm easy to find.  Upcoming Events - https://www.tysonfranklin.com/events/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/podiatrybusinessownersclub  

Alan and Sharon Cawthorne from Podiatry & Gait Clinic in Middlesbrough, UK, didn't plan their biggest career decisions sitting up late at night, stressing about life. They happened on holidays, in a relaxed environment, often at a beach bar. In this episode, we talk about career change, pricing confidence, investing in technology, reducing burnout, and designing a clinic and lifestyle that feels sustainable long-term. This is a conversation about perspective. About stepping back to move forward. And about why sometimes the most valuable thinking happens when you're not trying to be productive at all. If you're feeling a little stuck in your career, unsure of what direction you should head next, this is the episode you need to listen to again and again.  Check out my YouTube channel, Tyson E Franklin, to watch the video of today's episode. If you're at a point in your career where you're thinking about systems, scalability, margins, or simply running a calmer, more profitable clinic, you're welcome to reach out to me. There's no pressure, no pitch. Just a conversation to see if coaching is the right next step for you. You'll find my details at www.tysonfranklin.com, and as always, all the links from today's episode are in the show notes at www.podiatrylegends.com. Facebook Group: Podiatry Business Owners Club  Have you grabbed a copy of one of my books yet?  2014 – It's No Secret There's Money in Podiatry  2017 – It's No Secret There's Money in Small Business