Simon Hrobelko is the owner of My Podiatrist Canberra and the nail surgery clinic Ingrown Toenail Care. Prior to becoming a podiatrist, Simon served in the Australian Army and spent 11 years as a Crime Scene Investigator for the New South Wales Police and the Australian Federal Police. Simon feels there are many similarities between being a CSI and…

Are you sick of having a landlord and paying dead rent? If so, this episode might give you the nudge to start considering purchasing your premises, becoming your own landlord, and building long-term assets. In this episode, I am joined by four podiatrists who have all taken the plunge into property ownership, and they would encourage every podiatri…

The Mexican Fisherman Story contains a very important life lesson about productivity, creating a lifestyle by design, the sometimes-pointless pursuit of more, and asking ourselves WHY we do what we do each day and whether it aligns with our end goal. In this episode, I share my understanding of this story and why it is important to know if your emp…

Dr Ivan Bristow, PhD, is a podiatrist who has been interested in dermatology for over thirty years. He has published over 100 papers on this subject, teaches it globally, and has a highly successful podiatry dermatology blog, www.foot.expert. He is passionate about promoting podiatry and dermatology to the profession and the public. In this episode…

Jonathan Small joins Tyson E Franklin on the Podiatry Legends Podcast to discuss a pervasive myth in the professional world: the idea that a business's location is the critical determinant of its success and fee structure. Jonathan debunks this, suggesting that the true driver of success is the business owner's mindset. He shares insights from his …

Chase Hughes is a leading behaviour expert and creates psychological research and techniques for intelligence agencies for operations ranging from interrogation to behaviour profiling. He is the bestselling author of The Ellipsis Manual and The Six-Minute X-Ray. After a 20-year career in the US Military, Chase develops and teaches courses in interr…

Do you believe there are good, bad and difficult patients, and possibly many variations in between? In episode 307, I shared my thoughts on good, bad and difficult patients based on my clinical and business experiences. As expected, some podiatrists agreed wholeheartedly with my comments, while others did not agree, which was great. This prompted g…

Do you believe there are good, bad and difficult patients, and possibly many variations in between? In episode 307, I shared my thoughts on good, bad and difficult patients based on my clinical and business experiences, and as expected, some podiatrists agreed wholeheartedly, and others did not agree. This prompted getting a broader perspective on …

Dr Rob Conenello has always had the mantra, ‘Do Great Things’, and after overcoming Stage 4 Throat Cancer, where he was only given a 20% survival rate, he chose not to let statistics get in the way of his ambitions to live a full life with his young family and to pursue his podiatry career and goals. He has gone on to ‘Do Great Things’ himself and …

Elan Silver was named Podiatrist of the Year 2023 at the Allied Health Awards. He owns Silver Podiatry in Inglewood, Western Australia, and his podiatry story will astound you. He initially studied optometry but had to leave because of colour blindness and astigmatism, so he transferred and got a degree in Anatomy and Human Biology. After completin…

Jason Feifer is a journalist and editor in Chief at Entrepreneur Magazine, a magazine entrepreneurs read to gain insights into building their businesses and careers. In this episode, we discuss: Turning mistakes into positives (Smedberg's Farm, Maine) Home of the LOBESTER. His interview with Mark Wahlberg - Mark Wahlberg's Secret To Becoming More D…

PART 2 does not disappoint and is once again full of more TRUTH BOMBS for employers looking to employ new graduates. If you missed out on employing a new graduate this year, you need to listen to what they have to say. Your job ads are letting you down. In this and last week's episodes, I interview eight recent graduates (four per episode), all of …

This episode is full of TRUTH BOMBS? For the past few years, I have heard podiatrists in Australia complain about a shortage of podiatrists and trying to employ a new graduate is becoming ever more difficult because of higher-than-average salary expectations and other crazy demands. Here's the truth - your job ads are letting you down. In this and …

Podiatry Business Coaching - https://bit.ly/podiatrybusinesscoaching Dr Jessica Knight, DPM, is a foot and ankle surgeon at Northwest Community Medical Group, Chicago, where she specialises in limb lengthening, deformity correction, and limb salvage of the lower extremities. When she is not in private practice, she volunteers and does medical missi…

Dr Jeffrey Jensen is the Dean of the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine. In this episode, we discuss his remarkable career, including his wound care research at Barry University, product development and how he came to have 14 United States Patents related to innovations addressing diabetic foot ulcer offloading, post-surgical care, fracture care…

In this episode, I explain The Difference Between Bad Patients and Difficult Patients…. If you hang with me for the next ten minutes, you will see that there is a vast difference between bad and difficult, and only one of them gives you an opportunity to grow as a business owner. If you have any questions about this episode, you can contact me at t…

Emily Donker is a podiatrist, professional triathlete, and owner of Running Fix in Brisbane. Her business is focused on the active patient requiring podiatry, gait analysis and running coaching. In this episode, we discuss how Emily got involved in triathlons and the progression to move her from the amateur ranks to becoming a professional triathle…

Dr Peter Lovato, DPM, shares his journey from being an associate to becoming a partner at Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists and why he gets excited about pursuing perfection, not perfection itself, that keeps him on the path of continual learning and skill development. We also discuss finding employment, especially in the early years of yo…

This fascinating episode tracks Matthew Cichero's pursuit of surgical excellence in Australia and the UK. We follow the trials and triumphs of his medical journey from Brisbane to London through setbacks, breakthroughs and hard-won victories. Matthew's passion for podiatric surgery compelled him to seek training opportunities globally. After earnin…

Tom Foster from Foster Web Marketing joins me on this podcast to discuss the thinking behind Storybrand Websites and why podiatrists should embrace this way of marketing their practices. It's about making the patient the hero, not the podiatrist. Podiatrists often complain on social media about The Good Feet Store or other companies because of thei…

When I travel, I like to travel with intent, meaning I like to have fun, but at the same time, I want to learn something new each day, so I intentionally look for it. This year, on my USA trip, I had three stops. My first stop was in Tempe, Arizona, to attend my favourite event of the year, Dave Frees Business Black Ops. My next stop was Nashville,…

In this episode, Tyson E Franklin talks with Sam Cassidy, owner of Sky Podiatry in Launceston, Tasmania, about his unexpected career journey into podiatry, which led Sam to find his passion for helping people through foot care. Sam reflects on the ups and downs of starting his own business and shares his vision for creating a sustainable healthcare…

This milestone 300th episode of Podiatry Legends features host Tyson Franklin and guest Hayley Paterson of Foundation Podiatry in Townsville, Queensland. Hayley traces her inspirational 19-year journey from a new graduate to a successful business and clinic owner. We learn how she initially worked with Tyson in Cairns because she wanted to work in …

SERIOUSLY, this is a MUST-LISTEN episode; I am joined by my good friend Dr Jesse Green, who took a group of dentists to look inside some of America's most iconic companies; they visited Disneyland and the Disney Institute, the Pike Place Fish Markets in Seattle, and online shoe and clothing retailer, Zappos in Las Vegas. Jesse's takeaways around te…

Rebecca Eakins, from Buderim Foot & Ankle on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, is one of the most inspirational and down to earth podiatrists I've had the pleasure of interviewing. After graduating with dual degrees in Podiatry and Human Movements from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), she worked on the Sunshine Coast before eventually m…

Cameron Bennet is the owner of My Family Podiatry, a private practice on the north side of Brisbane, and he is passionate about providing the highest level of patient care and elevating the standard of the treatment supplied by podiatrists. He initially worked in Tasmania and Brisbane for a big corporate company, which was great because he always k…

If you're new to marketing, this book, This is Marketing by Seth Godin, is not for you, but if you know you love marketing and you've enjoyed Seth's other books, then you're going to love it. To be honest, it's not an easy book to read, but we guarantee that if you give this book the time and effort it deserves, you will be wiser for the experience…

Shannan Clark is a Scottish podiatrist based in Troon, Ayrshire. She graduated in 2017, and after six years of private practice, she was encouraged to use her knowledge and experience to become a Registered Scientist. Becoming a registered scientist is a valuable achievement in podiatry, offering numerous benefits. It signifies a commitment to upho…

In this episode, I reconnect with Dr. Sanjay Sharma, a pioneering podiatrist revolutionising podiatry and foot care in India. Since appearing on the show three years ago, in 2020, Episode 103, Dr Sharma has established Foot Secure, a network of clinics providing complete podiatry services across Bangalore. Sanjay and his team treat up to 200 patien…

Mark Caldwell is the owner of Feetology Podiatry Centre in Victoria Point, Brisbane, and over the past twenty-plus years, he has honed his skills as a podiatrist, business owner and mentor. Mark's first job had no mentoring, which is why he places so much emphasis on this aspect of his business and encourages other business owners to do the same. I…

Scott Ginsberg holds the world record for wearing a name tag longer than anyone else, and he was so committed to the record he got his name tag tattooed to his chest...that's commitment. In his spare time, he has also written 50 books and 11 music albums. I was fortunate to meet Scott in 2009 in Cairns when he was touring Australia. When we met, he…

Narelle Montgomery is the owner of Sutherland Podiatry Centre in New South Wales, and after 35 years, she has gained a lot of podiatry and business wisdom others can learn from, which is why I wanted her as my guest. (00:00) Introduction (01:15) What got you into Podiatry in the first place? (05:28) Do you remember your first conference? (11:42) Be…

Focusing Question: What is the ONE THING I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary? If you want to ensure you're getting the right work done, then The One Thing is the book you must read. (Reviewed by Tyson E. Franklin and Carly O’Donoghue from Stepping Out Podiatry). Available from Amazon If you have any questio…

Jacqueline Simoneau is a 2X Olympian (Rio 2016 & Tokyo 2021) and multi-World Series Medallist in Artistic Swimming. In this episode, we dive deep into the mental fortitude required to juggle a competitive international sporting schedule while studying podiatry at the University of Quebec. Other topics we discuss: Thriving under pressure, the benefi…

Ted Jedynak wants to inspire podiatrists to maximise their MSK skills and services. He has mentored and trained health practitioners globally in Manual Therapies since 1996 and business-mentored clinic owners who want to increase their MSK services. In his retirement, Ted continues to be a trainer and mentor but, due to high demand, focuses on deli…

Are you aware that your assumptions, beliefs and personal biases towards metrics, numbers, KPIs and other data may damage your treatment outcomes with certain patients? My guest, Joel Lindner from Studio Podiatry in Brisbane, believes numbers are fundamental in health care and evidence-based practice, and I wholeheartedly agree. University Lecturer…

In last week's episode, Dr Rob Hermann shared a personal story about being diagnosed with a Leiomyosarcoma in his lower leg. I could have kept it in Ep 285 - Current State of Podiatric Surgery in Australia; however, it was a significant event in his life, and I didn't want it to be missed or overlooked, so I decided to edit it out of the original r…

Dr Rob Hermann explains some significant developments happening in Australia regarding Podiatric Surgery, which will benefit the whole profession. Please view and share this video to support the request by the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons (ACPS) request for Medicare funding for podiatric surgery. Why Podiatric Surgery Should Be Funded…

If you want to have a prosperous podiatry career, you need to limit the amount of time you spend with negative people, and this episode highlights why this is of the utmost importance. The five people you associate with the most will have a lasting affect on you. Upcoming LIVE Events If you’re interested in attending one of my LIVE marketing or bus…

If you want to perfect the art of customer service, then Disney Institute's book, BE OUR GUEST, is exactly what you need to read. Nothing at Disney happens accidentally, and guests' happiness is their priority. Everyone in health care can learn from this fantastic book. (reviewed by Tyson E Franklin and Carly O'Donoghue from Stepping Out Podiatry).…

I want to share a story from my childhood and how my mum's Cherry Ripe chocolate taught me a great lesson about systems and why small system changes can have devastating long-term effects on your podiatry business if you don't keep an eye on them. FOR SHOW NOTES VISIT - https://www.podiatrylegends.com/282-what-mums-cherry-ripe-taught-me-about-syste…

Andrea Gledhill is a UK Podiatric Surgeon, and at the age of 18, she knew that becoming a Podiatric surgeon was always going to be her career path. In this episode, we discuss her career development from graduation, having two children, commencing her MSc in Theory of Podiatric Surgery in 2011, her surgical fellowship in 2019 and beginning her Spec…

Today I want to talk about cash and cash flow. It doesn't matter how much money you make; what's important is how much you keep after paying all your monthly expenses. Many podiatry businesses struggle in their first few years because they've entered their business venture full of enthusiasm and wearing rose-coloured glasses, but when the dust sett…

Before you purchase a podiatry business, the revenue and profits of the business are essential; however, they are not as important as understanding the dynamics of the neighbourhood, traffic patterns, and the psychology of the patients in that area, and this is why large corporates buying up podiatry businesses fail; they fail to look beyond the nu…

After every podiatry visit, you need to know that your patients will be headed to one of five places; straight home, back to work, catching up with friends, seeing another health professional, or heading to their lawyer's office, and when they do, how will they describe their podiatry experience? Will they say you were FINE, TERRIBLE OR AWESOME? Mo…

This episode opens with me explaining why a good friend calls me the Mexican Fisherman and ends with Dave James talking about tits and gits. It's a fun episode that will open your mind and change your thinking about podiatry and life. "Life moves pretty fast; sometimes you've got to slow down and take a look". - Ferris Bueller (1986) In this episod…

Why is post-conference time blocking such an important topic? Two weeks ago, I was at our national conference in Brisbane, and after the conference, quite a large number of podiatrists posted how good the event was on social media, but it got me thinking; I wonder how many have taken action on what they've learnt since returning home. How many have…

Change the game, break the rules, and create an unforgettable experience; that's the mantra behind this month's book review, FANS FIRST by Jesse Cole (reviewed by Tyson E Franklin and Carly O'Donoghue). Available on Amazon We both give this book a double thumbs up, and if you're a podiatrist or business owner looking to do things differently and pr…

Dave James is a UK Podiatrist who has pivoted his career from clinical podiatry to helping humans FEEL, THINK and BE better. And because of Dave's experience in podiatry, he is the perfect guest to talk about ways to help podiatrists get their shit together. In this episode (PART 1), we discuss: Online trolls and social media negativity. The differ…

A few years ago, I was asked to present a keynote speech in Cairns titled Persistence and Resilience, and in this episode, I want to discuss three key points from my talk that I feel are worth highlighting. When bad things happen, you can use it as an excuse for failure or a reason to succeed. I always chose the latter. Don't lose sight of your WHY…