010 - Andrew Schneider Running A Successful Solo Practice
Release Date: 02/27/2019
399 - Dont Just Set Goals, Solve Problems: A Better Way to Plan for 2026
Podiatry Legends Podcast
In this final episode of my four-part December solo series, I share why traditional goal-setting often fails podiatry business owners and what to do instead. If you’ve ever set goals in December only to forget them by February, you’re not alone. The problem isn’t always motivation; it’s that most goals are too vague, too shallow, or completely disconnected from the real issues holding you back. Rather than chasing surface-level growth targets, I encourage you to shift to problem-first thinking. Because while a goal gives you direction, a problem gives you focus. When you start solving...
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398 - Designing A Better Work Week
Podiatry Legends Podcast
Small Changes that Make A Big Impact As podiatrists, we’re often guilty of letting the week run us, rather than intentionally designing our schedules to work for us. Patients pile in, admin creeps into every gap, and before we know it, another week (or year) has flown by in a blur. In this solo episode, I discuss why so many podiatry business owners feel overworked and scattered, and how a few small changes can transform your weekly rhythm, energy, and impact. The main culprits behind a chaotic week? Overcommitment – Saying yes to everything, leaving no time to breathe Lack of...
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397 - Reignite Your Why Rediscovering Purpose in Podiatry Before the New Year
Podiatry Legends Podcast
As 2025 winds down, now’s the perfect time to pause and ask yourself one powerful question: Why did I get into podiatry in the first place? In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I invite you to step back from the day-to-day and reconnect with the deeper why behind your work. Because when your podiatry business starts to feel heavy, uninspired, or off-track, it’s rarely a patient problem, staffing issue or business problem; it’s usually a purpose problem. Before You Launch Into 2026... If you rush into the new year without reconnecting to your purpose, you’ll likely...
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396 - Embracing the Plateau: What to Do When Growth Stalls in Your Podiatry Practice or Career
Podiatry Legends Podcast
Every podiatrist hits a plateau at some point in their career; when growth stalls, motivation dips, and business feels flat. But a plateau isn’t failure; it is feedback. In this short solo episode, I share how to shift your mindset, avoid impulsive changes, and use a plateau as an opportunity to reset, refocus, and rebuild momentum. I also explore three types of plateaus, REVENUE, MOTIVATION & TEAM, and offer strategies to overcome each one. If you’re ready to move from “stuck” to strategic, this one’s for you. Are you looking for a one-on-one business coach? A business owner I...
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395 - The Social Media Blueprint for Podiatrists with Paul Macaulay
Podiatry Legends Podcast
In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I talk with Paul Macaulay, better known online as Paul the Podiatrist. Paul is a UK-trained musculoskeletal podiatrist now living and practising in Singapore, and over the past three years, he has built an impressive 500,000+ followers across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. If you’re sitting on the sidelines thinking “social media isn’t for me,” Paul’s story will change the way you look at marketing forever. Content creation isn’t about becoming an influencer; it’s about building trust, attracting ideal patients, and...
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394 - The Mindset Every Successful Podiatrist Needs in 2026 with Dr Peter Wishnie
Podiatry Legends Podcast
This week I’m joined by long-time friend, podiatrist, and business coach . Peter and I have known each other for more than a decade, and although we technically work in the same space, we’ve never competed. Instead, we’ve worked alongside each other with an abundance mindset because when you understand your strengths, your ideal clients, and your purpose, there’s more than enough opportunity to go around. In this episode, we unpack the massive difference between scarcity and abundance, and why so many podiatrists unknowingly sabotage themselves with old beliefs about money,...
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393 - The Global Rise of the Foot Ankle Show and What to Expect in 2026
Podiatry Legends Podcast
In this episode, I catch up with Tony Gavin, founder of the Foot & Ankle Show, a conference that has rapidly become one of the most dynamic podiatry events in the world. We talk about: How the show pivoted during COVID and what we learned. Why the “one big room” format works so well and why everyone loves it. The rapid growth leading into 2026. The numbers keep getting bigger. We know have an international audience flying in. Why continuous improvement is the show’s driving force. 2026 is going to be the best show ever. The...
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392 - The 25-Hour Work Week Creates Healthy Podiatrists with Daniel Monteleone
Podiatry Legends Podcast
Healthy Practitioner, Healthy Business: The Future of Podiatry Practice Running a podiatry clinic shouldn’t come at the expense of your health, happiness, or home life. Yet far too many practitioners are running on empty, juggling long hours, heavy patient loads, and the constant pressure to keep their businesses afloat. In this week’s episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I spoke with Daniel Monteleone, the owner of in Geelong, Victoria. Daniel’s outlook is refreshing: he’s built a business model that values wellbeing just as much as revenue, proving that a healthy...
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391 - How to Protect Your Reputation and Business During A Crisis with Tad Nelson
Podiatry Legends Podcast
This week, we explore how divorce, drink-driving offences, and defamation can cripple a career or clinic if not handled properly, and why most people react far too late. My guest, Tad Nelson, a criminal defence lawyer and “Super Lawyer” from Galveston County, Texas, who brings more than three decades of courtroom experience, plus a master’s degree in forensic toxicology, to our conversation. Tad has seen the best and worst of human behaviour, and his insights apply directly to business owners navigating legal, personal, or reputation challenges. Tad explains the importance of acting...
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390 - Expanding and Employing the Right Podiatrists with Dr Patrick McEneaney
Podiatry Legends Podcast
This week, I’m joined again by Dr Patrick McEneaney, DPM from . Patrick shares how he’s grown to 16 clinics by hiring intentionally, tracking the right metrics, and knowing when to consolidate. We talk about the lessons of leadership, the art of delegation, and why cultural alignment is the real key to long-term success. Five Big Takeaways Numbers tell the truth. Always track performance and retention. Hire for attitude, not just skill. You can train techniques, not culture. Growth requires letting go of ego. Make decisions based on data. Consolidation isn’t failure;...
info_outlineAndrew Schneider is the owner of Tanglewood Foot Specialists located in Houston, Texas. He is a solo practitioner who has proven that you do not need to own and operate multiple locations and a large team to have a successful, profitable business. He is also a big Disney fan and manages to visit at least once per year.
On this episode we discuss:
1:30 - What he likes about owning a well run, streamlined solo practice.
2:00 - Doing enough marketing versus too much marketing, and how this relates to his perfect patient.
4:00 - Why content-based marketing is his main marketing tool.
5:30 - How he leverages Pinterest to attract women to his podiatry business and gets over 25,000 unique monthly viewers.
8:25 - What To Eat Wednesday & Foot Craft Friday's
10:05 - How often you should add content to your website, and the importance of consistency.
"Less content and better information is the key"
12:20 - Why two-thirds of his newsletter has little to do with podiatry. It's focused on his interests, family and life. People want to watch you grow.
14:12 - Why consistency in marketing and in practice is so important to your business. Whether it's how you answer the telephone, or how you treat plantar fasciitis, it should all be documented for consistency.
16:00 - Why systems are still extremely important for a solo practitioner. It keeps you in check and if it's in the system your team will ask why you didn't follow protocol.
17:10 - Your team has got to feel comfortable to question you, not in a negative way, but based on the systems being followed.
18:25 - Team meetings
20:00 - How one egg cost a restaurant six thousand dollars ($6000)
22:50 - What you can learn from Disney.
23:50 - How to have holidays as a sole practitioner. Time off is just as important as being in the office.
"When you're planning time off, do not do the math on how much money you will lose by not working. It never looks good and does not serve you".
25:25 - What the team does while he is away on holidays or at conferences. No matter how big the list, they'll usually only get through a quarter of it.
Monday Morning Tip
Do not look at your phone first thing in the morning for at least the first hour. Instead, have something else planned to do, (reading, journaling, etc)
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