🎙️ Why Most Podiatrists Are Leaving Money on the Table (And How to Fix It) скачать в хорошем качестве

🎙️ Why Most Podiatrists Are Leaving Money on the Table (And How to Fix It)

If you're a podiatrist who feels stuck in the grind of high volume, low reimbursement, and the same old conferences teaching the same old techniques—this episode is for you. Dr. Michele McGowan breaks down why the podiatry profession has changed dramatically since the "golden era" (spoiler: $3,000 bunions are long gone), and more importantly, what you can do about it RIGHT NOW to build a more profitable and fulfilling practice. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: Regenerative Medicine is Not Optional Anymore • Why ACPPS certification summits are game-changers • What patients are already searching for on your website • Real story: How a patient left his podiatrist of years to find someone offering laser therapy and Softwave The 3D Printing Orthotics Breakthrough • Complete workflow: iPhone scanning to same-day dispensing • Buy-in cost: Less than $2,000 (paid off after 4 pairs!) • Why Michele went from HATING orthotics to printing 10-12 pairs per week • The exact setup: printers, filament, top covers, and the 3M tape that makes it easy Building Smarter, Not Harder • Why "value per patient" beats "volume of patients" every time • The business lessons residency never taught us • How to maintain work-life balance as an independent practice owner • The one quote every parent-podiatrist needs to hear about RVUs vs. being there for your kids The Real Talk About Private Practice • Why Michele opened her own practice (while her co-residents thought she was "silly") • First-generation doctors navigating with no roadmap • How to compete against private equity and hospital systems • Why being "unemployable" is actually a superpower ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro: Heading to ACPPS Regenerative Medicine Summit 1:18 - Why regenerative medicine matters for your bottom line 2:36 - Patient story: Choosing innovation over routine care 6:18 - The golden era of podiatry vs. today's reality 10:29 - Why residency didn't prepare us for the business side 14:48 - 3D printing custom orthotics: The game-changer 22:15 - The ROI: How it paid for itself in 4 pairs 26:20 - Complete 3D printing workflow walkthrough 35:24 - Join the community & final thoughts 💡 RESOURCES MENTIONED: • ACPPS (American College of Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons) - Regenerative Medicine Summits • OLT - 3D printing orthotics company (Michele is NOT sponsored) • Remy Laser • Softwave Therapy • 3M 300 LSE Tape 👥 JOIN THE COMMUNITY: 📘 3D Custom Orthotics - Revolutionize Your Podiatry Practice (Facebook) 📘 Independent Podiatrist Network (Facebook) 📷 @podiatryunfiltered (Instagram) Dr. Michele McGowan has been in private practice for 25 years and is passionate about helping podiatrists build sustainable, profitable practices without sacrificing quality of life. She doesn't sell products or accept sponsorships—just shares what actually works. 👍 If this resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share with a fellow podiatrist who needs to hear this. podiatry #privatepractice #regenerativemedicine #3Dprinting #podiatrist #medicalpractice #entrepreneurship #podiatryunfiltered