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 ...
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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...
info_outlineThis episode is not what I initially set out to produce, but I'm so glad the first 20-minutes of my conversation with Dr Misty McNeill from Prairie Path Foot & Ankle Clinic in Elmhurst, Illinois, took a deviation from the original topic.
Dr Misty McNeill was invited onto the podcast to discuss her transition from employee to business owner and then from business owner to employee. It's a great story, and we did discuss it, but only after talking about our love and learnings from Disney first.
Because these two topics are vastly different, I thought they each deserved a separate episode, so this week's episode is about Learning from Disney and next week, you'll get the story behind Dr McNeill's career.
Topics Discussed:
- Creating raving fans
- Disney refers to all employees as Cast Members because everyone plays a part in the success of Disney.
- Disney treats their cast members so well; it trickles down to the customers.
- All trainees wear a badge that says Earning My Ears. At Misty's podiatry business, her trainees wear a badge that says Taking My First Steps.
- Disney makes waiting in line fun.
- Disney sets standards that apply to everyone in the company, even the bosses.
- Book recommendation: Be Our Guest
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