Podiatry Legends Podcast

If you're receiving all your business education and inspiration from within the podiatry profession, you could be missing out on some great opportunities. This episode is all about paying attention every day, looking outside the podiatry profession, and learning from other professions, businesses, and industries.  In this episode, pulled from the archives, I am joined by Dr Jesse Green , author of...

You’re probably not losing patients to your competition. You’re losing them to indecision. When a patient walks out of your clinic saying, “I’ll think about it,” we often assume they’ve rejected the treatment plan or they’re going somewhere else. But quite often, they haven’t said no at all. They simply haven’t decided. In this episode, I explain why podiatrists need to become better at helping pa...

It’s easy to forget how much difference we make when we’re caught up in the daily routine of podiatry. In this episode with Dr Savannah Santiago, DPM, we discuss taking initiative, backing yourself, and staying connected to the person behind the professional role. If you’ve been questioning your contribution, waiting to feel ready, or wondering whether ambition leaves room for a life outside work,...

In this episode, I speak with David Allcock from Klinëtik Podiatry in Nova Scotia, Canada. Originally from Liverpool, David Allcock served in the British Army, worked on ambulances and eventually became a podiatrist after a friend submitted his university application, without his knowledge, after a few drinks one night out in Cape Town. It is one of the strangest ways I've heard of someone enterin...

What does a podiatrist do as an expert witness, and how on earth do you become one? In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I’m joined by UK podiatrist Chelsea Tritschler, owner of Derriford Therapies, whose career has taken some fascinating turns. Chelsea originally started training as a nurse before discovering podiatry and changing direction. After graduating, she spent years carrying...

What do working in refugee camps, contracting malaria five times, HIV prevention, prisons and podiatry all have in common? They all have Liz Emrys in the story. Liz didn’t graduate as a podiatrist until her 40s, but by then she had already lived a life that could easily fill a book. In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, Liz takes me back to her early 20s when a six-week trip to help bui...

If I took away your qualifications, job title, clinic and professional reputation, how would you describe who you actually are? In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I’m joined once again by my good friend Wilson Lawrence, an executive behaviour and leadership coach based in Nevis in the Caribbean. Wilson introduces the fascinating idea of becoming “identity locked” , where we become so...

Why do we spend so much time worrying about the risks of making a change, but rarely consider the risks of doing nothing? In Part Two of Why Podiatrists Play It Safe , I explore 13 more reasons podiatrists resist change, even when they know their practice, career, or personal development could benefit from doing something differently. We look at the fear of being judged by your team, getting burnt...

What if your podiatry degree could give you more than a career? What if it could give you a completely different life? Australian podiatrist Jason McAninly decided to find out. Jason left Melbourne to live and work in Bermuda for Bermuda Podiatry , and what started as an overseas job opportunity has turned into something much bigger.  He’s become part of the local community, played cricket, travel...

Why do some podiatrists find it so difficult to try something new, especially once they’ve been in the profession for a few years? In this episode, I explore 12 reasons podiatrists can become reluctant to step outside their comfort zone. I cover everything from fear of looking incompetent and wasting money, to patient rejection, criticism from colleagues, perfectionism, technology, and even the fe...

In this episode, Dr Michael Filosi shares the remarkable journey of transforming one of Adelaide's most run-down dental practices, with possums in the roof, outdated paper appointment books and years of neglect, into one of its largest and most successful practices. Where others looked and said no, Michael could see the future potential.  We also discuss: The importance of buying into a business t...

Most podiatrists assume they're easy to find online, but are they really? In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and co-host of the Podiatry Marketing Podcast, Dr Jim McDannald, to discuss the Practice Visibility Scorecard, a free tool designed to show podiatrists how visible their clinic actually is online. We explain why searching for your own clinic on your own computer can give you a...

Why do so many podiatrists hesitate to increase their fees, even when they know they provide exceptional care? In this solo episode, Tyson Franklin explores one of the biggest pricing myths in podiatry: the belief that charging appropriately will damage referral relationships with doctors and other health professionals. Drawing on a real conversation with a former patient, Tyson explains why under...

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing allied health, but can it do more than simply write clinical notes? In this sponsored episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast , Tyson Franklin speaks with physiotherapist and PREVE founder Caelum Trott about how AI is evolving into a powerful tool for improving patient engagement, treatment compliance and clinic performance. Rather than focusing solely o...

Some podcast conversations stand the test of time, and this is definitely one of them. Originally recorded in 2018 for my previous podcast, It's No Secret with Dr T , this discussion with marketing strategist Patrick McFadden is packed with practical business wisdom that's just as relevant today. Patrick explains why "Rise and Grind" isn't about working longer hours. It's about focusing on meaning...

Starting your own podiatry business is exciting, rewarding... and at times, overwhelming. In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I welcome back Dr Jackson Tisdell, who first appeared on the show as a new graduate in Episode 22. Fast forward a few years, and Jackson has now spent his first 12 months building Spring Podiatry in Melton, Victoria. Because everything is still fresh, Jackson s...

Owning a podiatry practice doesn't automatically make you a great leader. In this solo episode, Tyson E. Franklin explores a topic that's rarely discussed but incredibly important: toxic leadership. Most practice owners don't intentionally become difficult bosses. More often than not, stress, long hours, and the pressures of running a business slowly change how they communicate with their team. In...

Hi, I'm Tyson Franklin, and in this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I welcome back Dr Ben Pearl from Arlington Foot & Ankle for his fourth appearance on the show. As always, our conversation takes a few unexpected turns, from patient psychology, healthcare challenges, what podiatrists can learn from businesses outside our profession, and a few movie references. Ben shares some real-wo...

Have you ever walked into a business and instantly felt welcome, valued, and confident that you were in the right place? In this solo episode, I explore how podiatry clinics can create a memorable first impression that goes far beyond a friendly smile at reception. From the moment a patient walks through your front door, every interaction shapes their perception of your professionalism, care, and...

What separates a superstar employee from someone who simply fills a position? According to performance expert Jay Henderson from Real Talent Hiring , the answer has less to do with personality and more to do with how people think. In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, Jay shares his unique approach to recruitment and explains why understanding a person's decision-making process can reve...

What if a few simple changes to the words you use could dramatically improve patient compliance, treatment acceptance, and communication? In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, Tyson E. Franklin welcomes back a good friend and communication expert, Dave Frees. Dave has trained lawyers, business leaders, special forces personnel, interrogators, and high-performance professionals in the ar...

In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, Tyson E. Franklin speaks with sports therapist Olivia Brown about integrity in healthcare and why honesty, ethical decision-making, and staying within your scope of practice matter more than ever. The conversation was sparked after both attended a conference presentation that focused heavily on profits rather than patient outcomes, leading to a deep...

In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I speak with Malaysian Podiatrist Patricia Ting, who studied podiatry in Australia, gained six years of clinical experience, and returned home to Malaysia to establish KL Foot Specialist Podiatry , one of the country’s few private podiatry clinics. Patricia shares what it was like growing up in a family of healthcare professionals, why she chose pod...

In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I speak with Victorian podiatrist Edward Clinch, who examined the football boots on the market and believed AFL Footy Players deserved something better. As health professionals, we regularly see the injuries and discomfort caused by footwear that lacks adequate support. Rather than accepting the status quo, Ed decided to design his own football boot...

The debate about whether Australian podiatrists should use the title Dr regularly resurfaces within the profession, usually at least once per year. In this solo episode, I explore the psychology, professional identity, and patient perception behind the discussion. I also examine common arguments raised in the debate, including concerns about academic qualifications, potential patient confusion, an...