Many podiatrists assume their practice will carry them into retirement, until they realize too late that intention matters. This episode challenges common assumptions and reframes retirement planning as a way to create options, not pressure.

In this episode of The Entrepreneurial Podiatrist, hosts Dr. Andrew Schneider and Greg Hardy, CFP®, AEP®, unpack what retirement planning really looks like for independent podiatry practice owners. Together, they explore why waiting too long can limit flexibility, how overvaluing a practice can derail long-term plans, and what it actually takes to build financial confidence without losing focus on growth today.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why relying solely on your practice as a retirement plan can be risky
• Common retirement planning mistakes podiatry practice owners make
• How to balance reinvesting in your practice while saving for the future
• The differences between retirement plan options for practice owners
• When to start thinking about exit and transition planning
• How diversification and written planning create long-term flexibility
• What to look for when choosing a financial advisor
• And more!

Resources:

• Email us at entrepreneurialpodiatrist@gmail.com

Connect with Dr. Andrew Schneider:

• AAPPM
• LinkedIn: Andrew Schneider

Connect with Greg Hardy, CFP®, AEP®:

• Beyond Financial Planning
• LinkedIn: Greg Hardy, CFP®, AEP®

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Many podiatrists are exploring ways to add advanced or cash-based services, but may be unsure how to introduce these options in a clear and comfortable way. This episode focuses on how to communicate with patients in a simple and transparent manner.

Hosts Dr. Andrew Schneider and Greg Hardy, CFP®, AEP®, speak with Dr. Thuy Ho Ellsworth about her hybrid practice in Austin, Texas. She explains how she discusses treatment choices, how she introduces regenerative tools, and how she decides when premium care may be appropriate based on patient goals.

What You Will Learn:

• How Dr. Ellsworth built a model that blends insurance and cash services in a steady and patient-centered way
• A communication approach that simplifies discussions around non-covered services
• What regenerative tools look like in routine podiatric care, including lasers, peptides, and red light
• How offering advanced options early in a plan can support clarity and comfort
• Additional insights from her day-to-day experience
• And more

Resources:

• Email us at entrepreneurialpodiatrist@gmail.com

Connect with Dr. Andrew Schneider:

• AAPPM
• LinkedIn: Andrew Schneider

Connect with Greg Hardy, CFP®, AEP®:

• Beyond Financial Planning
• LinkedIn: Greg Hardy, CFP®, AEP®

Connect with Dr. Thuy Ho Ellsworth:

• Align Foot & Ankle, PLLC
• LinkedIn: Dr. Thuy Ho Ellsworth

About Our Guest:

Dr. Thuy Ho Ellsworth, DPM, is a dual board-certified podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon in the heart of Austin, Texas. As the medical director of Align Foot & Ankle, PLLC, Dr. Ho-Ellsworth values every patient’s needs and delivers compassionate care for their foot and ankle issues in English and Vietnamese.

Dr. Ho-Ellsworth was born in Vietnam. Her family fled by boat and lived in refugee camps in Thailand and Indonesia before they immigrated to the United States in 1980. Despite facing economic struggles and challenges to learn a new language, she and her family maintained a positive outlook and continued to strive for a better tomorrow.

Graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in applied learning and development, Dr. Ho-Ellsworth started her first career teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) with the Austin Independent School District. She went on to pursue her medical degree at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.

Many podiatrists want to grow their practice, yet the hardest part is knowing where to focus. In this conversation, you get a clear roadmap from someone who has helped hundreds of doctors build stronger, more intentional businesses.

In this episode of The Entrepreneurial Podiatrist, hosts Dr. Andrew Schneider and Greg Hardy, CFP®, AEP®, talk with Rem Jackson, the founder of Top Practices. Rem shares how podiatrists can identify their ideal patients, build a steady flow of referrals, and create consistent marketing habits that support long-term growth. He also explains how nurturing your existing patient list and using modern tools, including AI, can simplify the work and improve results.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why your top five to seven diagnoses should guide all your marketing
• How nurturing your existing patient list can increase referrals
• The most common mistakes podiatrists make when marketing their practice
• How to stay consistent with marketing even when it feels repetitive
• And more!

Resources:

• Email us at entrepreneurialpodiatrist@gmail.com

Connect with Dr. Andrew Schneider:

• AAPPM
• LinkedIn: Andrew Schneider

Connect with Greg Hardy, CFP®, AEP®:

• Beyond Financial Planning
• LinkedIn: Greg Hardy, CFP®, AEP®

Connect with Rem Jackson:

• Top Practices LLC
• LinkedIn: Rem Jackson

About Our Guest:

Rem Jackson is the CEO and Founder of Top Practices. Since 2007, Top Practices has enabled hundreds of doctors to market and grow their practices to achieve the productivity and profitability that they want through its premier coaching program, the Top Practices Mastermind Group. Top Practices works shoulder-to-shoulder with its members to empower them to achieve their goals. In addition, the Top Practices Virtual Practice Management Institute coaches practice staff so that they can handle the increased volume that excellent marketing produces. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) and the recipient of the AAPPM President’s Award for 2012 for his significant contributions to podiatry. He is a regular speaker at AAPPM meetings since 2006. Rem was inducted into the PM Podiatry Hall of Fame in 2019.