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Leading with Intention: Building a Team That Works (Ep. 4)

Leading with Intention: Building a Team That Works (Ep. 4)

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Building a business is tough, but leading a team that thrives can be even tougher. The right people in the right roles can transform your practice, your culture, and your day-to-day as a business owner.

In this episode of The Entrepreneurial Podiatrist, hosts Dr. Andrew Schneider and Greg Hardy, CFP®, AEP®, explore what makes a great team work. From hiring for culture fit to managing expectations and fostering long-term loyalty, they share lessons learned from years of running successful small businesses. Whether you’re managing a growing staff or just bringing on your first team member, this conversation offers practical, real-world insights you can apply right away.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to hire for fit, not just skill
  • Ways to manage staff expectations and encourage growth
  • The impact of culture on retention and team morale
  • How fractional and outsourced support can free you to lead better
  • Why systems and protocols keep your business consistent and efficient
  • How to turn mistakes into leadership lessons

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AI in Practice: How Technology Is Changing the Way We Work (Ep. 3)

AI in Practice: How Technology Is Changing the Way We Work (Ep. 3)

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AI isn’t coming; it’s already here. From automated notes to smarter scheduling, artificial intelligence is transforming how podiatrists and financial planners run their practices every day.

In this episode of The Entrepreneurial Podiatrist, hosts Dr. Andrew Schneider and Greg Hardy, CFP®, AEP®, explore how AI is reshaping private practice management, from clinical documentation and patient interaction to internal workflows, compliance, and marketing strategy. They share real examples of AI tools they’re using, the lessons learned along the way, and how to balance efficiency with human connection.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How podiatrists and advisors are using AI for note-taking, documentation, and workflow automation
  • Why privacy, compliance, and judgment still matter in every AI-driven process
  • How to use AI safely for emails, meetings, and content creation
  • The growing impact of AI on search, SEO, and how practices attract new patients or clients
  • How AI can help small business owners compete with larger organizations
  • And more!

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From Clinician to CEO: Building a Thriving Podiatry Practice (Ep. 2)

From Clinician to CEO: Building a Thriving Podiatry Practice (Ep. 2)

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Many podiatrists start out thinking they must do everything themselves, only to discover that real success comes from letting go, building systems, and focusing on what matters most.

In this episode of The Entrepreneurial Podiatrist, hosts Dr. Andrew Schneider and Greg Hardy, CFP®, AEP®, discuss why understanding your role as both clinician and business owner is essential for long-term success. From the challenges of delegation to redefining what a healthy, sustainable practice looks like, they share stories and insights that will resonate with practitioners at every stage of their careers.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why podiatrists often struggle to let go and how delegation creates growth and freedom.
  • How business strategy and healthcare strategy are deeply connected.
  • Real stories of practitioners who found success (and lessons learned from those who didn’t).
  • Building a team culture rooted in trust and flexibility benefits everyone.
  • How mindset, mentorship, and continual learning drive professional and personal fulfillment.
  • And more!

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Meet the Minds Behind The Entrepreneurial Podiatrist (Ep. 1)

Meet the Minds Behind The Entrepreneurial Podiatrist (Ep. 1)

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What happens when a podiatrist meets a financial planner at a conference? A podcast that aims to change how podiatrists build their practices from patient care to profitability.

In this premiere episode of The Entrepreneurial Podiatrist, hosts Dr. Andrew Schneider, president of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM), and Greg Hardy, CFP®, AEP®, founder of Beyond Financial Planning, introduce their mission: equipping podiatrists not just to treat patients, but to run thriving, sustainable practices. They share how their chance meeting at an AAPPM conference sparked this collaboration and outline the podcast’s core themes: practice management, marketing, technology, HR, AI, and financial planning. Dr. Schneider highlights the knowledge gap most physicians face in business, while Greg explains how financial principles can help bridge it. This episode sets the foundation for a series of practical, actionable conversations for podiatrists who aspire to lead both medically and financially. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • The origin story behind The Entrepreneurial Podiatrist
  • Why many physicians struggle with the business side of practice
  • How financial planning and business strategy intersect in a medical practice
  • A preview of future topics: AI, marketing, HR, profitability, etc
  • And more!

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