This is the first PODCAST + where our listeners can follow the business planning discussed in the episode in the NEW 'FREE RESOURCES' section of the Sole Traders website.  

In this episode Damian shares a cringey but relevant anecdote about wedding planning, how that is relevant to business planning and the shocking fact that both marriages and business fail at the same rate in the UK!

To avoid the common pitfalls (in business not in marriage) and obtain funding, Damian takes you through the process of completing the British Business Bank's :

• Business Plan
• Personal Survival Budget
• Sales Assumptions
• Cash Flow Forecast

Listen to the podcast and follow the step-by-step process online at any time by registering for the free resource at: SoleTraders.net/resources 

Finally, if you would like to know more about how we work with private practitioners to help them start, grow, manage and exit their practices, CONTACT US via the website to book an informal chat.

It may be the best appointment you make today!

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In this episode, I talk about the importance of completing a feasibility study to assess the risks associated with starting a new business and how you can control the variables to mitigate your risk. 

Starting with, "Are you the right person for the job?" I talk about the four main tests to assess your start-up or re-assess your existing clinic so you can make decisions based on facts rather than fantasy. 

This podcast leads on to the next podcast in the series where I will take you through a step-by-step guide to create the building blocks for a successful practice using the tried and tested Foot Medic Business Plan.

The Cash Flow Forecast Template mentioned in the podcast can be downloaded HERE

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In this episode, I compare the difference between achieving a Band 8c salary (£70,000 - £81,000) via the NHS and private practice routes.

I explain why you are 98% more likely to achieve this payscale in private practice and how podiatrists who are on the same 'salary' don't get the same pay!

In fact, the difference is as much as £1,400 per month!!

This may get many podiatrists thinking about their financial future as the figures speak for themselves: See Here

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In this episode, I chat with Michelle Gibson from Canonbury Healthcare. 

Michelle graduated as a podiatrist in 1992 and worked in the NHS with a special interest in diabetes. She attained her master's degree in 2015 and received the Lecture of the Year award from Wolverhampton University in 2021.

Michelle is now the Training & Education Manager at Canonbury Healthcare. I asked Michelle how private practitioners benefited from building a relationship with their suppliers, and why they are developing education resources at Canonbury?

I also quizzed Michelle on which product they sold for under £14 that yields the greatest return on investment (+300%) at our group of clinics?... Do you think she knew the answer?

READING ROADSHOW - As you heard on the podcast the lineup for the Canonbury Roadshow is incredible, with some of the biggest names in podiatry such as Trevor Prior, Ivan Bristow & Michael Ratcliffe presenting Biomechanics, Dermatology, and Padding  & Straping respectively.

The one-day event is on Saturday 21st October at the Car Leasing Stadium in Reading. Tickets are on sale now where you will benefit from relevant and up-to-date CPD as well as exclusive roadshow offers.

You can book your tickets here >> https://www.canonbury.com/blog/canonbury-reading-roadshow-saturday-21st-october-2023

Finally

If you would like to speak with myself, Damian about how we can help you start, grow, manage, or exit your podiatry business at the Foot Medic Group, email your inquiry to: [email protected] or simply WhatsApp the show on 0800 999 1150 and I'll arrange an informal and confidential chat. 

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In this episode, I chat with newly qualified podiatrist Stephen Vince. 

Stephen qualified from New College Durham in 2022 and in as little as 12 months has gone from new grad to clinic owner via our Joint Venture Partnership.

Hear Stephen's journey, and my monolog on how you can do it too.

Career Opportunity... If you are a podiatrist or foot health practitioner in the North-East, Stephen is currently recruiting at Foot Medic Gateshead. Click on the link to find out more >> https://footmedicgateshead.co.uk/careers

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In this short episode, I share my thoughts on why podiatrists want to open their own businesses?

Have a short rant about the lack of podiatrists in the UK and what I think we should do about it??

Read a very relevant quote from 'The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About'.  See links below:

And set the scene for the next podcast where I interview podiatrist Steven Vince who went from new grad to business owner in 10 months and doubled his income via our join venture partnership. 

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LINKS

• Book Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280
  
  
• Audiobook Link: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-E-Myth-Revisited-Audiobook/B00FZURU8A

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It has always been an ambition of mine to host my own podcast, and today that ambition was realised… with my very first guest Dr Tyson E. Frankin.

It was an honour to turn the tables on such a prolific podiatrist, businessman, author, speaker, coach and podcaster.
 
 In this episode, Tyson talks about how and why he opened his first podiatry practice, why you must be crazy to go straight from Uni to private practice, how a health complaint meant he had to build a business that could run without him and the best one-piece of advice I have ever heard about how to sell your practice. 
 
 With over 30 years of starting, acquiring, relocating and selling over 20 podiatry businesses – I couldn’t have wished for a better 1st guest than… The PodFather - Dr Tyson E. Frankin.

MORE ABOUT TYSON

Tyson graduated as a podiatrist at Queensland University in Brisbane in 1988 and over 30 years, he has opened, sold, acquired and relocated well over 20 podiatry businesses.

He completed a three-year entrepreneurship program in business and marketing, won national business awards, is the author of 2 books:

• It’s No Secret There’s Money in Podiatry 
• It’s No Secret There’s Money in Small Businesses

and hosts the 

• Podiatry Legends Podcast
• Podiatry Marketing Podcast
• It's no secret with Dr T’ Podcast

with over 560 episodes combined!

He is a one-to-one podiatry business coach and runs regular events such as 

• 12-Week Podiatry Business Reboot
• Podiatry Marketing LIVE in Chicago on 21st October 

For more information on Tyson’s courses, coaching, books and extensive back catalogue of podcasts, visit https://www.tysonfranklin.com/
 
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The Sole Trades Podcast is brought to you by the Foot Medic™ Group – a podiatry management company that helps podiatrists start, grow, manage and exit their private practices in the UK & Ireland. 

In this short introduction, your host Damian Murray outlines the purpose of the podcast and why he's only as qualified as the next private podiatrist when offering advice on private practice.
 
 Hope you enjoy the show.

CLICK HERE for more information on the Foot Medic™ Group

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