Danielle Swimm

The Entrepreneurial Therapist Podcast

Business EN ↓ 236 episodes

Are you a therapist looking for a one-stop shop for practice building and personal development? Then you're in the right place! Your host, Danielle Swimm, believes that therapists are meant to live full, abundant lives and create businesses along the way. We talk all things mindset, marketing and systems for today's entrepreneurial therapist. Danielle and her guests will share behind the scenes of mistakes they've made and lessons learned along the way. The episodes are raw and real, reminding you that even when times are hard, you can still achieve your own version of success. You will leave...

Author

Danielle Swimm

Category

Business

Podcast website

sites.libsyn.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

EP 135: Favorites Books of 2024 & Current Routine 14.08.2024

In today's episode, I sit down and record some of the best books I've read this year. It's a mixed bag of financial books, personal development books, a spiritual book In today's episode, I discuss: How I fit reading into my day-to-day life as a busy mom My current favorite financial book, a spiritual book I like, and some personal development books that helped my mindset growth this year  My summ...

EP 134: Top Revenue Streams for Therapists in 2024 & How Much You Can Make 07.08.2024

Today's episode is for any entrepreneurial therapist who has the idea to create additional revenue streams for their practice and wants to know what to create and how much money they will make. In today's episode, I cover: Additional revenue streams that are working really well in 2024 for therapists How much you can expect from each revenue stream How creating additional revenue streams with the...

EP 133: Announcing Podcast Week + How I plan to hit 100k downloads 31.07.2024

In today's episode, I announce Entrepreneurial Therapist Podcast Week! This is definitely an episode to listen to if you want a peek into why I'm doing this and how you can be a part of it, too. I discuss: My lofty goal of hitting 100,000 downloads by the end of the year Why I set that goal and hope to achieve it How to manage a podcast like it's own business How to enter the contest to get a FREE...

EP 132: How to go Viral: Biblical Therapist from 0 to 24K followers + Content Creation Hacks 24.07.2024

In today's episode, I sit down with Scale Up Mastermind Alum, Britt Skinner. This is part two of our first episode that we recorded about a year ago to follow up on the success she's experienced in her business since. Today we cover: How Britt grew her Instagram account from 0 to 24k followers and how this impacted her practice and additional revenue stream. Tactical content creation strategies Br...

EP 131: 3 Non-Business Things I Did to Increase My Revenue 17.07.2024

In today's episode, I give you an overview of what I did to increase my revenue: and it's not what you typically hear. I talk about things that surprised me and how being deliberate about these 3 things continue to be important to my personal and business growth.  In today's episode: I discuss the growth mindset I need to be surrounded by when choosing who I hang out with. The mind-body connection...

EP 130: How Therapists Can Become a CE Provider for Additional Revenue with Andrea Brognano 10.07.2024

Today's episode is a very tactical one, where I sit down with Andrea Brognano and discuss how therapists can become CE providers to provide an additional revenue stream into their practice. Andrea walks us through: The business side of becoming a CE provider: Is it profitable and worth it? Being detailed and thorough with the application Which boards to apply to and timelines How to market your tr...

EP 129: Scale Up Therapists, This is Why You Haven't Hit 7 Figures Yet (and what to do about it) 03.07.2024

In today's episode, I sit down for a real talk episode about why you're not making 7 figures yet and what to do about it. This is an honest conversation- with some hard truths- for you to start understand what is actually holding you back in building your business as an entrepreneurial therapist. Today's episode is geared for therapists who want to play bigger: course creators, group practice owne...

EP 128: Becca Post on How She Hires in Group Practice & Building her own Therapy Model 26.06.2024

In today's episode, I talk with Becca Post about the unique way she looks at building her group practice. This is a great episode for anyone interested in becoming a group practice owner, or who already is and needs inspiration and motivation. Becca talks about: The process of hiring therapists in her group practice and being selective  Adding coaching to her group practice Not being afraid of bei...

EP 127: (SOLO) Ask Me Anything: Marketing, Social Media, Childcare, Podcasting 19.06.2024

In today's episode I sit down and record an episode on ask me anything. You all submitted questions from Instagram about private practice and managing my day-to-day life, and I have answers! In today's episode I cover: The best marketing advice I've ever received Structuring childcare + my mom's death and being a therapist after Starting my practice while working for someone else What to post on s...

EP 126: How Therapists Can Add Intensives into their Private Practice with Amanda Buduris 12.06.2024

In today's episode, I sit down with Amanda Buduris, who specializes in helping therapists scale beyond 1-1 and start therapy intensives. If you've ever had an interest in adding intensives into your therapy practice, this is the episode for you. In today's episode we cover: What it takes to start offering intensives in your practice The financial side of running intensives: Is it worth it? Common...

EP 125: How Therapists Can Handle a Summer Slump in Private Practice 05.06.2024

In today's episode, I sit down and give you a detailed playbook for handling a summer slump. This is a very tactical episode where I go over exactly what I would do when calls go down in the summer months. In today's episode I cover The ideal scenario of taking a summer sabbatical  How to plan financially for a summer slump Your marketing should not take a vacation + online marketing strategies to...

EP 124: Balancing Motherhood and Private Practice with Elisabeth Emmerich 29.05.2024

Today's episode is a super honest conversation between Elisabeth and I around balancing motherhood and private practice. Elisabeth discusses how she balances her own practice with motherhood and figuring out what each season of motherhood might look like. In today's episode we cover: Creating your own family values so you know where to put your energy during every season of motherhood What 'balanc...

EP 123: Building & Selling Her Millionaire Dollar Group Practice with Nicole McCance 22.05.2024

In today's episode, I sit down with a group practice guru Nicole McCance to talk about how she built her large group practice and sold it while raising a young family. She gives tactical strategies for building a successful group practice while honoring your boundaries. In this episode, we cover: How Nicole started and built her group practice. Why intentions of giving yourself more freedom with y...

EP 122: Nervous System Fridays for Therapists 15.05.2024

In today's episode, I talk about having one day a week in your practice that is very restful for your nervous system. I go over practices I've implemented to help regulate my own nervous system, along with tactical strategies you can implement. In today's episode: I walk you through what a Nervous System Friday looks like for me Vicarious trauma and the impact it's having on your body  Building a...

EP 121: How Therapists Can Improve Their Retention with the Private Practice Startup 08.05.2024

In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Kate Campbell and Katie Lemieux from the Private Practice Startup to discuss client retention and why it's so important in private practice. This episode is so important to listen to if you want to make the most of your marketing efforts in your practice. In today's episode we discuss: How to know if you have good retention Systems that help you improve your...

EP 120: How to Develop a CEO Mindset with Cameisha Brewer Dickerson 01.05.2024

In today's episode, I sit down with powerhouse therapist, Cameisha Brewer Dickerson to discuss all things balancing life as CEO. She's a speaker, therapist, author, and consultant who understands how important it is to manage your energy and mindset when wanting to live a full life. In today's episode Cameisha talks about: Tactical ways to develop the CEO mindset when you're struggling  How she ma...

EP 119: Life Update: Q1 Review of 2024 & Grief 24.04.2024

Trigger warning: Intense Grief  In today's episode, I sit down and give a life update that is a bit more somber and raw. I talk about how January, February and March played out this year and handling the death of my mom.   In today's episode I discussed: My January course launch and feeling good while launching February getaway to recharge & creating a cadence that supports my energy levels My mom...

EP 118: The Inner Work Brittnay McGeehan Did to Charge a Premium Fee in Private Practice 17.04.2024

In today's episode, we talk to therapist and coach, Brittany McGeehan about the inner work she did to charge $400 per session. This is a really good episode if you have been thinking about raising your fees but feel blocked from doing so. In today's episode we discuss: Taking on the role of 'rescuer' and how that's impacting you financially. Bodywork Brittany did to help calm her nervous system wh...

EP 117: Why a Therapist in Private Practice Needs a Long Term Coach 11.04.2024

Today I do a chit-chat episode giving you a little life update while talking about coaching and how it's beneficial for you and your practice. Having a long term coach is not something I hear talked about too often but really can make a difference in your long-term success. In today's episode, I cover: When having a coach is the most beneficial  What a good coach will do for you and your business...

EP 116: Making $100K on Insta + Getting Sponsors & Growth Strategies with Kelly McKenna 04.04.2024

In today's episode, I sit down with Kelly McKenna and discuss instagram for therapists. If you've been wanting to grow your account and have a tactical strategy to use this year, this is the episode for you. In today's episode we discuss: The mindset needed the first year you're focusing on growth How Kelly made $100K in sponsors from her Instagram Carousels vs. reels- how to strategically plan wh...

EP 115: Write Better Notes with Documentation Wizard, Beth Rontal 27.03.2024

In today's episode, I talk to the documentation wizard herself, Beth Rontal. I ask her all about what we need to include in our notes and various aspects of looking at progress notes in private practice.  In today's episode, Beth covers: What to include in your template for progress note documentation How long a session note should take you Administrative requirements vs. clinical requirements Bet...

EP 114: 4 Surprising Reasons You're Not Making More Money In Private Practice 20.03.2024

In today's episode, I sit down and go over the top 4 reasons I see therapists not making enough money in their business. And some of these reasons will surprise you. Get ready to take notes and reflect on which reason is holding you back the most this year. In today's episode I go over: How you spend your time off is drastically impacting your energy levels at work Why guilt is stopping you from g...

EP 113: Is Private Practice Recession Proof? + Preparing for a Slower Season with Danielle Hayden 13.03.2024

In today's episode, I talk with Danielle Hayden from Kickstart Accounting about how private practice owners can prepare for dips in their practice. We break down the financial side of things as well as talk about normalizing slower seasons in our industry. Danielle goes over: A framework to prepare for a slower season in private practice (think 4th of July week) Is working in the mental health fie...

EP 112: Growing Her Group Therapy Practice to 32 Clinicians While Growing a Family with Dr. Kate Campbell 06.03.2024

Today's episode is jam packed with so much information. If you need a boost of inspiration to feel like you 'can do it all' this is the episode for you. In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Kate Campbell of Private Practice Startup and Bayview Therapy. She walks us behind the scenes of how she manages both businesses and her young family. In today's episode we cover: How tough maternity leave c...

EP 111: How Sarah Made $240K in Solo Private Practice in Year 1 28.02.2024

In today's episode I sat with a really inspirational story on how this therapist started their practice and in the first year hit almost $240K in revenue as a solo private practice without burning out. In today's episode Sarah talks to us about: Where the revenue came from: a mix of individual clients and groups The marketing strategy she went all in on and how it worked for her practice The futur...

Listen to the The Entrepreneurial Therapist Podcast podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.