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 ...
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406 - My Top 10 Lessons from My First 10 Years with Joe Keain
Podiatry Legends Podcast
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;...
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405 - Adding Another Comma to Your Revenue with Neil Ateem
Podiatry Legends Podcast
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 , 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...
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404 - Why Relationships Matter More Than Marketing with Jonathan Shearer
Podiatry Legends Podcast
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...
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403 - Life Decisions Made at the Beach Bar with Alan and Sharon Cawthorne
Podiatry Legends Podcast
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...
info_outlineIn my Podiatry Business Spartans membership group, we have a monthly accountability session, and at each session, we set specific goals and tasks for ourselves, with a weekly check-in. Even though I run this membership group, I still like to keep myself accountable.
In July, I said that I wanted to get back into the habit of shooting videos, so I decided to do 30-videos in 30-days and upload them to my Youtube page, Tyson E Franklin - Podiatry Business Coach.
The video feedback was fantastic, so I thought I would take the ideas from each video and combine them to create an extended solo episode.
Here is a list of the videos on Youtube if you would like to check them out:
- 30-Day Accountability
- Confirmation Bias
- The Bandwagon Effect
- Do You Need Instagram?
- The 4 M's of Marketing
- Only 3 Types of Marketing
- A Confused Mind Says NO
- Helicopter Marketing
- Thank You Cards & Notes
- Your Children Are Listening
- Live Above the Line
- Price Wars
- Not About Knees
- Reset Your Goals
- I'm Vaccinated
- Freedom of Choice
- I Don't Have Time for Marketing
- SAY NO
- Start A Brain Book
- Research Your Coach
- My Business is Different
- Have FUN
- Get Rich Quick
- Be Passionate
- Get Professional Help
- Try New Things
- Stop & Celebrate
- Cancel Christmas
- Enjoy the Journey
- Write for Patients
If you have any questions about this episode, one-on-one business coaching or any of my group coaching programs, please email me at and we can arrange a quick ZOOM call.
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