Dr Cam Wareham has worked in the area of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery for over 25 years, and he has worked across three countries, New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom. His career started in MSK and sports podiatry in Canberra, and even though he did enjoy it, he could not kick the bug and excitement of becoming a podiatric surgeon. He honed his craft in the National Health Service in the UK, and even though some podiatrists would say he has been lucky, I would say when you work 60 -...
Sep 24, 2020•41 min
David Mullens is a Podiatric Surgeon and Californian health care attorney. On this episode, we cover some simple tactics every podiatrist should be using to protect themselves from insurance companies, and also how to avoid getting taken to the cleaners legally. All podiatrists, regardless of country, face similar legal issues, and it's essential to understand how to validate your treatment. Four Questions When Charting What was wrong with the patient What did you do? Why did you do it? What are...
Sep 17, 2020•50 min
This is Episode 100, and I want to thank every guest who has openly shared their stories, wisdom and podiatry experiences, and also every person that has listened to an episode and contributed to the 50,000 plus downloads. On this podcast, I'm also sharing a slightly edited version of a recent webinar titled, Why Niching Is The Future of Podiatry Post Covid-19. Podiatry Business Coaching If you want to own and operate a Thriving Podiatry Business, there are four vital pieces to the business puzz...
Sep 09, 2020•45 min
WARNING: This episode will motivate and inspire you. Dr Richard Chasen is the owner of The Lower Limb Clinic in Melbourne, Victoria and I'm not sure if his wisdom and guidance come from his teachings as a Rabbi or his 40 plus years in Karate. Richard is officially the first Black Belt Rabi on the podcast. On this episode, we discuss why podiatry is the best profession to be in, the business of podiatry and what it may look like in the future. Show Notes - TBC Podiatry Business Coaching If you wa...
Aug 28, 2020•52 min
Michael Stephenson is a private practitioner based in Glasgow, Scotland. Before studying Podiatry, Michael was a qualified Ski Instructor and then worked in outdoor retail where he gained an interest in helping people find solutions for painful feet which led to him studying Podiatry. He is also the brains behind the Facebook Page Tomorrow's Podiatry and Tomorrow's Podiatry Awards. Michael is currently the Chair of the Glasgow Branch of The College of Podiatry and Deputy Professional Editor of t...
Aug 21, 2020•59 min
Dr TJ Ahn is a first-generation Korean who immigrated to America alone when he was only 19 without any connections or ability to speak English. He called Tennessee home initially where he studied Computer Science and Business, before eventually moving to Chicago to study podiatry, which is where he still lives and practices podiatry. In addition to running his podiatry business, he is using his experience and business knowledge to help other colleagues build their dream private practices at TJ A...
Aug 13, 2020•48 min
Jonathan Small is a UK based podiatrist, and today we discuss why many podiatrists fear stepping out of their comfort zones, not realising that this avoidance is forgoing their long-term career and business success. It's not normal to say, "I want to make myself uncomfortable", but when you're making decisions about your podiatry business that you think is making you happy now, will this decision still make you happy in years to come? Setting Your Fees Moving out of your comfort zone is not just...
Aug 06, 2020•42 min
Nicky Jurd is the co-owner of Precedence , a website development company based in Cairns, Australia, and her company employees over 20 socially awkward, yet incredibly talented website designers and programmers. But Nicky openly admits that the coffee machine is still the hardest working and most loved employee. On this episode, we talk specifically about podiatry websites and discuss: Why many websites are unloved and therefore, underwhelming. Why a website needs a minor upgrade every 2-years a...
Jul 31, 2020•39 min
Alex Murray is a Canberra based Podiatrist working in private practice and the founder of the website Making Sense in Podiatry . He's passionate about helping other clinicians make sense of evidence and clinical practice with a core philosophy of exploring the complexity of human beings, embracing the uncertainty of clinical practice, and avoiding overly reductionist thinking. He has experience with both national and international athletes and recently transitioned to focusing primarily on helpi...
Jul 30, 2020•37 min
Kieran Carew specialises in CADCAM technologies and postural biomechanics and is the Director of Foothealth UK Ltd . During the COVID-19 pandemic, he developed Pathology Based Orthotics, which is an alternative to custom-made orthotics and perfect for podiatrists using Telehealth. How his story began Kieran Carew has always had a passion for sports and fitness, and it was his sporting passion that introduced him to the podiatry profession. While playing Hurling, he developed severe shin splints,...
Jul 25, 2020•37 min
If this podcast episode does not get you fired up, I think you may need someone to check your pulse and make sure you're still breathing. Sarah-Jane Walls, aka SJ The Posture Pod is a Scottish Podiatrist who owns TYPP - The Yoga & Pilates Place. Before obtaining her podiatry degree, she was a qualified Pilates Teacher and Sports Therapist with over 20 years experience of physical therapy in rehab - helping her clients Move, Feel and Look Amazing. And now she is combining all this knowledge w...
Jul 16, 2020•37 min
Paul Thompson is the owner of three podiatry businesses, Leisure Coast Podiatry , Berry Podiatry and Illawarra Sports Podiatry , which incorporates Synergy Kids Podiatry. Paul has a particular interest in treating children and works with specialised Physiotherapists and OT's, which has helped lift his knowledge and enthusiasm for this specific area of podiatry. On this episode we discuss: Why he has three podiatry businesses Why treating children is such a rewarding endeavour. The enjoyment Paul...
Jul 09, 2020•37 min
Claire Farquharson will be the first person to tell you that she is not an Instagram expert; however, she has found a way to make Instagram work for her and her career as a podiatrist. In 2018, she started a little Instagram page and blog @_ThePod with the hope of changing peoples perceptions on podiatry as a profession. She loves art, design, fashion and podiatry, and I could not see why they couldn’t all co-exist together on one social page. On this episode we discuss: Why she is helping peopl...
Jul 02, 2020•40 min
Every month I like to share a legend who is not a podiatrist. On this episode, I want to introduce you to my Mindset Coach, the person who has helped me keep my head screwed on and focused on the tasks that matter most, Deb Johnstone, from Transformational Pathways Australia . If you want a thriving podiatry business or career, I believe you will do it faster by having a podiatry business coach to help with marketing, systems, teamwork and diary management. However, it all begins by having a pos...
Jun 28, 2020•40 min
Dannielle Slager doesn't just like ingrown toenails, it's an area of podiatry she is hugely passionate about, and she has made it her sole focus where she currently works in Melbourne. Before finding her employer in Melbourne, Dannielle left the profession and decided to work in retail because she didn't like all aspects of podiatry. She sat on the sidelines until the right position presented itself, and fortunately, it did. On this episode we discuss: Why she quite podiatry Finding your passion...
Jun 25, 2020•44 min
Dr John Guiliana has had a unique career path, moving from Pharmacy to Podiatry and eventually into Healthcare Management with NEMO Health . Right now, during COVID-19, he has been assisting podiatry business owners across North America to move through the Fear, Learning and Growth Zones, and helping them understand how they can have lower patient volumes, yet still, enjoy improved profits. On this episode we discuss: How a D+ student found his intellectual groove Why he decided to leave Pharmac...
Jun 18, 2020•48 min
Shaun Bergin and George Koutsioufitis are the owners of Fairfield Podiatry in Victoria, Australia, and they have created a podiatry business overflowing with professionalism, fun and a business culture that would make many podiatrists envious. I first noticed they were different when I came across their website, and from that point, I knew I had to have them as guests on this podcast. Today we discuss: How and why they develop a friendly website, unlike many other podiatry websites. The importan...
Jun 09, 2020•47 min
Damian Murray owns and manages three multidisciplinary clinics in his hometown of Cardiff, Wales. He often refers to himself as a podiatrist in the pinstriped scrubs because one morning he will be a podiatrist and the next he is a businessman. Damian also operates a podiatry supply business called Murray Medical , and a waste management business. Being the serial entrepreneur he is, he has also started his latest ventured the Home Footcare™ franchise. On this episode we discuss: The benefits of ...
Jun 03, 2020•51 min
Rebecca Rushton is a podiatrist in Esperance, Western Australia, with a population of 12,000 people and the next closest podiatrist is 400km away. There would be very few Podiatrists in the world that would know more about treating blisters and how to prevent them from occurring in the first place. On this episode we discuss: What causes blisters (how this is not understood entirely / definition of friction) Why it's essential to involve blister prevention in treating blisters (don't just whack ...
May 29, 2020•34 min
Dr Howard Dananberg explains that in the 1980s podiatrists didn't always work in the best hospitals and therefore complications with surgery was a possibility; therefore this made him start thinking and looking of alternative treatment options for common foot surgeries. On this episode, Dr Dananberg and I take a journey through his early career and the research and discoveries he uncovered, which lead to his non-surgical treatment approach to hallux limitus. "The way you to start thinking about ...
May 21, 2020•40 min
My guest Jonathan Small is a UK based podiatrist, and he believes that you should be charging what you're worth, and nothing less. You should also stay away from the land of low fees because it is a dangerous place and nothing good ever comes from it. If you want to have a financially viable podiatry business, you've got to set your fees correctly. You should never set your prices based on what your competitors are charging. Jonathan has appeared three times on the Podiatry Legends Podcast. His ...
May 13, 2020•49 min
What makes this podcast episode really special is my guest is from Spain and wants to remain anonymous. He wants his work and ideas to do the talking for him, not his name. I know some marketing professionals would tell you this goes against everything you're supposed to do, but after you listen to this episode you'll get a better understanding as to why this works for Eugene, aka. Dr Brain (not his real names) On this episode we discuss: Why he wants to remain anonymous The Brain_4_Feet Instagr...
May 05, 2020•40 min
Grant Duong is an innovative and inspirational podiatry business leader, and he understands what is required to take your podiatry career and business from good to great. A limited mindset aims for good, but everyone can aim for great if they want it. He is a partner in The Triumph Institute , which is a multidisciplinary business offering Podiatry, Chiropractic, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Law services, Academic Coaching and Cafe. On this episode we discuss: The importance of rec...
Apr 29, 2020•54 min•Ep. 79
Jason Cunningham is the co-owner of The Practice , a business advisory firm in Victoria Australia, an author and media commentator on radio and television, including Network Ten's The Living Room . On this episode, we will discuss his latest book, Have Your Cake & Sell it Too - The 7 Key Ingredients of Business Success , and how podiatrists can benefit from this information and come out of the COVID-19 pandemic with all guns blazing. We also talk about: Beginning with the end in mind, and wh...
Apr 23, 2020•44 min
Dr Patrick McEneaney was my guest on Ep 048: Rapid Business Expansion , (Nov. 2019), and since then he has purchased three more podiatry businesses, right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic? What was he thinking? Is he crazy, or is he a genius? I'll let you decide, but one thing I can tell you for sure is that Dr McEneaney is a passionate podiatrist and is not guided by money, he loves life and enjoys what he does every day at Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists . On this episode ...
Apr 21, 2020•46 min•Ep. 74
Dave James is a UK based Podiatrist & Business Coach, and previous guest on this podcast (Ep 007) . I asked Dave to come back onto the show to talk about a topic that I know is extremely important but often avoided by many people, myself included, and that's using video to grow your podiatry business. Dave shares some straightforward tips that will give you the confidence to start shooting video almost immediately, and I know this for a fact because that's what I did straight after we did th...
Apr 14, 2020•46 min
Talysha Reeve has had quite a unique podiatry career, as most of her post-graduate studies, CPD courses and certifications have been obtained through other allied-health bodies, not traditional podiatry. Currently, Talysha balances her time between working at an Adelaide sports podiatry business and her podiatry CPD business, Kinetic Therapies , that delivers both live and online podiatry CPD content, primarily on the use of exercise therapies for musculoskeletal conditions seen in podiatric pra...
Apr 07, 2020•43 min
WARNING: This is an uplifting episode that will make you immediately want to achieve more. If you love wallowing in misery and negativity, do not press play. Dr Jeffrey Tho is a Melbourne based dentist and dental business coach who represented Australia at the 2010 and 2014 Commonwealth Games in Delhi and Glasgow. This episode could not have been better-timed with all that is happening in the world right now concerning the Coronavirus. Today we discuss: What it's like to be a Commonwealth Games ...
Mar 27, 2020•43 min
Dr Brad Schaeffer is one of the podiatrists on the highly successful TLC television show MY FEET ARE KILLING ME. Throughout the series, viewers will immerse themselves with both doctors – one west coast and one east coast – as they juggle all sorts of eye-popping cases, from wart clusters and funky fungus to toe amputations and foot reconstructions. Dr Brad and I discuss the following on this episode: His role at the Family Foot & Ankle Specialists in New Jersey The benefits of having a stro...
Mar 24, 2020•38 min
Dr Emily Splichal, Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, is the Founder of EBFA Global, Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist® Certification, Author of Barefoot Strong and CEO / Founder of Naboso Barefoot Technol ogy. With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Dr Splichal has dedicated her medical/podiatry career towards studying postural alignment and human movement as it relates to barefoot science, foot to core integration and sensory integration. This episode may challe...
Mar 17, 2020•51 min
