159 - Carly O'Donoghue Mum Guilt & Decision Making
Release Date: 06/29/2021
416 - Why Every Podiatrist Needs to Embrace AI with Jonathan Small
Podiatry Legends Podcast
Artificial Intelligence is no longer something for the future; it’s already influencing how patients search for answers and choose healthcare providers. In this episode, Tyson Franklin is joined by Jonathan Small to explore how podiatrists can begin using AI in practical ways within their clinics. From marketing and content creation to improving systems and patient communication, AI offers opportunities to save time and operate more efficiently. They also discuss the importance of early adoption, the role of Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO), and why resisting change could leave podiatrists...
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415 - The Worst Time to Get Business Coaching (It’s Not What You Think)
Podiatry Legends Podcast
A common phrase I hear from podiatrists is: “Once I get busier, I’ll look into business coaching.” On the surface, it sounds logical, but in reality, it’s one of the biggest mistakes you can make. In this solo episode, I unpack why waiting creates more problems than it solves. I discuss the “amplification effect,” "the I'll wait till later trap", how inefficiencies grow under pressure, and why being busy often leads to stress rather than success. I also share two bonus insights (Easter Eggs) around pricing: why your fees don’t need to be fixed and how your mindset around pricing...
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414 - The 7 Ingredients of Success with Jason Cunningham
Podiatry Legends Podcast
In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I chat with Jason Cunningham, business advisor, author, and media commentator, about what it really takes to build a successful business. We explore why many podiatrists get stuck working in their business instead of on it, and how shifting your focus to strategy, systems, and structure can completely change your results. If you want to build a podiatry business that gives you more freedom, better patients, and long-term growth, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Key Takeaways Build your business as if you plan to sell it Most...
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413 - The Importance of Professional Connections in Podiatry with Anne Melville
Podiatry Legends Podcast
In this episode, Anne Melville shares how she built a successful private practice in the small Scottish town of Gourock and implemented a membership model that now supports both her business and her lifestyle. The result has been increased stability, stronger patient relationships, and the ability to create a genuine sense of community. We explore the importance of professional connections, why you need to overcome self-doubt, and why podiatrists who stay engaged with their peers are far more likely to thrive in the long term. Key Takeaways from this Episode Connection is the key to...
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412 - The Truth About Success in Podiatry: Planning, Priorities and Paying the Price
Podiatry Legends Podcast
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...
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411 - The Savannah Bananas Fans First Experience with Jesse Cole
Podiatry Legends Podcast
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...
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410 - Ultrasound Guided Nerve Hydrodissection and Regenerative Medicine with James Ferrie
Podiatry Legends Podcast
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 You can also...
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409 - (From the Archive) Psychologist Dr Dave Weiman Discusses Purpose Values and Best Self
Podiatry Legends Podcast
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...
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408 - Life Moves Pretty Fast with Dr Jae Grymes
Podiatry Legends Podcast
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...
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407 - Tomorrows Podiatry is Creating Leaders with Michael Stephenson
Podiatry Legends Podcast
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 ...
info_outlineCarly O'Donoghue is the owner of Stepping Out Podiatry on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. In this episode, Carly shares the pain, guilt, and decision-making process in wanting to be both a successful business owner and a good mother.
Carly openly shares what it's like to go through a four to five year IVF program and try to run and podiatry business and treat patients, all the while being asked by well-meaning patients, "when are you going to have children"?
We also discuss:
- The benefits of good communication skills
- Learning to talk to patients
- Just do your job; that’s all you need to do
"Manners don’t cost you anything. Saying please, thank you and sorry, with a smile doesn’t cost you anything. So whether you’re poor or rich, it doesn’t matter".
- Why women are strong yet have so much self-doubt
- Go through IVF and miscarriage
- The tough decision on going back to work
- Thinking about what others were going to say and being judged by others
- Balancing work and family
- MUM GUILT
- Deciding if you need to get a locum or hire someone full-time. It would be best if you thought about your end goal.
Get Off the Dance Floor & Get On the Balcony
When you're on the dance floor, you cannot see anything but other dancers; however, you can see exactly where everyone is positioned with each other if you get on the balcony and look down. Your business is the same.
One day a week is not enough time to run your business if you have multiple employees. Day one is used for planning, and days two and three is for implementation.
Leadership
Leadership is a different skill set that must be learned, and there are no shortcuts or secrets; it just takes time.
Final Tip
Be self-aware. It’s not fair to compare yourself to others that have been qualified much longer.
Be realistic about where you are now and where you need to be in the future. Only compare yourself to the progression to where you were last year.
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