Danielle Swimm

The Entrepreneurial Therapist Podcast

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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...

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Danielle Swimm

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

EP 35: But Are You Happy With Your Practice? 13.09.2022

In today's short and sweet episode I sit down as your coach and friend, to ask you a real question. And I want you to take the time to come up with a real, honest answer: Are you happy in private practice? In today's episode I cover: How ego can make it really easy to stay unhappy in private practice. When private practice gets stale. Common reasons therapists are unhappy in their practice and wha...

EP 34: The Private Practice Playbook: Everything You Need to Know to Build (Solo) 07.09.2022

In today's episode, I go over my secret sauce, The Private Practice Playbook .  I break down everything you need to know about building a private practice and the method I use in teaching therapists how to start- and fill their practices. This is a rinse and repeat system that therapists can use to start, fill and scale their practices. I cover: The biggest barrier that stops therapists from actua...

EP 33: How to Come Off Insurance 31.08.2022

In today's episode, I sit down and talk about everything you need to know about the process of coming off insurance panels and transitioning your practice to private pay. I went through this process 4 years ago and still remember what a wild ride it can be.   Today I cover: How to decide if you should come off insurance How to tell clients you are coming off What the process of coming insurance ac...

EP 32: How to Start a Podcast with Rosemarie Callender 24.08.2022

In today's episode, I sit down with Rosemarie Callender, the podcasting expert. She's here to answer all of our questions about podcasting as a therapist. She talks about the how, when, and why to start a podcast in 2022.   We cover: How much it costs to start and run a podcast When to know you have the time to commit to podcasting Equipment you'll need to start before you hit record Rosemarie's I...

EP 31: 3 Ways to Get More Clients in 2022 17.08.2022

In today's episode, I sit down and go over the 3 ways you can get more clients into your practice. These are the three basic marketing strategies I'm seeing make the most difference in therapists' practice in 2022.  I cover: The #1 marketing strategy that will help you get more clients into your practice this fall How the pandemic changed the way we are marketing our practices The best thing you c...

EP 30: How to Create a Brand for Your Practice with Kristin Moses 10.08.2022

In today's episode, I sit down with branding expert Kristin Moses. She spills all the tea on what branding even means and how it applies to therapists in private practice.   Today we cover: When you should start considering branding for your practice. First steps to take in creating a brand. How often you should revisit your brand, and how your brand will evolve with time. Resources and connecting...

EP 29: Private Practice Finances 101 with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin 03.08.2022

In today's episode, I sit down to talk about all things financial in private practice. We cover the looming questions: How much should you be saving? What if you feel guilty for charging a premium fee? How can you still give back to the community without a sliding scale or insurance? During this episode the Private Practice Money Guru, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin walks us through how to deal with the tac...

EP 28: How Laura went from Part-time to Full-time in Private Practice 27.07.2022

Today's episode is a great behind-the-scenes interview because I sit down with a Practice Accelerator Alum, Laura Baldwin, who gives us her story on what it was like to build her practice during the pandemic and how she filled it with her ideal clients.   We discuss: The stamina it takes to continue marketing consistently when you're not filling up as fast as you thought you would. What marketing...

EP 27: How to Write and Publish a Book with Michelle Prince 20.07.2022

Have you ever dreamed of writing a book one day but are unsure where to start, how to do it, and what publishing looks like?   In today's episode, I sit down with Michelle Prince: author and owner of a publishing company. She unpacks everything and demystifies the book-writing process.   We cover: How to know what to write about and when to write it Options you have for publishing your first book...

EP 26: How I Stay Motivated (Solo) 13.07.2022

In today's episode, I sit down and answer the question: What do I do to stay motivated?   If you are feeling like you're in a slump, or you struggle with feeling truly motivated some days and unsure the rest of the time: this is the episode for you.   Being in private practice can be a roller coaster, and we all go through seasons of feeling unmotivated. But as entrepreneurial therapists, we want...

EP 25: Charging What You're Worth and Standing in Your Power with Josie Rosario 06.07.2022

In today's episode I got to sit down and talk to Josie from The Healing Strategy about how she grew into the powerhouse she is today. In today's episode we cover: How to stand in your power on social media  Why charging what your worth matters How she landed a gig on HBO as a therapist And showing up fully as you are You won't want to miss this episode! It left me feeling inspired and empowered, a...

EP 24: Raising 2 Humans and Growing 2 Businesses with Allison Puryear 29.06.2022

Ever wonder if it's possible to build a business that allows you to also be at school pickups, serve thousands, and hit seven figures? Allison Puryear from Abundance Practice Builders has done just that, and she's just getting started. In today's episode, we break down how she got here, and what she learned along the way. In today's episode we cover: How Allison manages her home life with 2 young...

EP 23: My Thoughts on Lost Instagram Account, How to Protect Yourself + New Account! 22.06.2022

Today I sit down and give my thoughts on the dangers of being an Instagram therapist and how to protect yourself from the increased hacks and scams occurring on the platform. I share some of my experience behind the scenes as well.   I go over: What every therapist online needs to do to protect your account. What I recommend doing IF you do get hacked. And sharing my new account that is officially...

EP 22: Setting Boundaries in Private Practice with Katie Miles 15.06.2022

In today's episode I sit down with therapist influencer, Katie Miles to talk about all the boundaries she places in private practice to help her turn 'off' from work, while still having a thriving fulfilling practice.   We discuss: Boundaries with being an Instagram Therapist Setting your ideal schedule and sticking to it Aligning your business with your values Ways to connect with Katie: Instagra...

EP 21: Life Changing Productivity (Solo) 09.06.2022

In today's episode, I sit down and talk about the productivity hack that will literally change your life and business.   There is one common denominator I've learned from the high-level, multi-7-figure female therapists I've interviewed on this show and no one is talking about it. But now, you have the details.   I discuss: Identifying what is holding you back from moving the needle forward in you...

EP 20: 3 Kids and 5 Businesses, How Alison Pidgeon Does it All 08.06.2022

In today's episode, I sit down with the powerhouse herself, Alison Pidgeon. She shares with therapists how she managed to build 5 different companies while raising 3 boys. If you're a mom or want to be a mom one day and wonder: how can I do it all? This is the episode for you. In today's episode we cover: How to delegate in your business, and the first steps to make hiring a VA Managing your home...

EP 19: Break the Rules, Be Different (Solo) 01.06.2022

In today's episode, I sit down and talk about everything I've learned about leadership and how therapists can apply this to their own businesses.    I discuss the following: How being different and breaking the rules can be your superpower Why therapists naturally make really good bosses and leaders All the reasons I was told I shouldn't start my coaching business Resources from the show: Practice...

EP 18:Taking a Sabbatical with Davia Roberts 25.05.2022

Ever fantasize about taking a sabbatical and fully removing yourself from the mental health field to recharge, reflect and reassess? Well, Davia Roberts did just that after experiencing a bout of burnout that made her make drastic changes to her life. In today's episode we cover: How to take a sabbatical as a therapist and what to plan for. How the 1-1 therapy model isn't the only option for entre...

EP 17: Spring Cleaning for Your Practice 18.05.2022

In today's episode, I break down the 5-day challenge I did in March on getting your practice organized and tidy in time for Spring. If you've been feeling scattered or overwhelmed in your practice, this episode is for you. This episode covers:  How to shorten the amount of time you spend on notes Cleaning up your inbox Adding new energy to your office this Spring Organizing your business finances...

Ep 16 Uncertainity 17.05.2022

In today's epsiode I sit down and talk about uncertainity, talk about my Instagram account and how you can get through a time of uncertinanity if your own business.  Practice Prep Stay connected with me via my newsletter, you can sign up on my website below: Website

EP 15 I've Been Hacked 12.05.2022

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EP 14: How Dr. Marie Makes Passive Income on Youtube 11.05.2022

Want to learn more about how to make passive income so you can spend more time at home with your family? Dr. Marie has done just that. Balancing her private practice with her Youtube Channel has helped her work 2 days a week so she can stay home with her littles while pursuing her dreams.  In today's episode we cover: How therapists can get started on Youtube today Balancing early motherhood with...

EP 13: Course Creation 101 + Announcement! 04.05.2022

In today's episode, I break down the why, when, and hows of course creation for therapists. If you've been thinking about expanding beyond 1-1 therapy clients this is the episode for you. We talk about the logistics and how to decide when to make the jump. In this episode we cover: The benefits of having an online course and how to protect your license as a therapist Evaluating your practice befor...

EP 12: Why SEO will Get You More Clients Than Anything Else with Kristie 27.04.2022

Have you heard about SEO but are worried you aren't techy enough to learn how to get your page ranking on page 1 of Google? In today's episode, I sit down with Kristie with TherapieSEO. She talks about her SEO  expertise, how to get started with SEO and why it's so important for marketing your practice right now. In today's episode we cover: Local SEO, what it means, and how to get started How muc...

Ep 11: Mindset Needed to Grow 20.04.2022

Surprised by how anxiety-provoking entrepreneurship can be? Or how much confidence it turns out you lack when you have to market yourself? This is totally normal and something that Danielle speaks about in today's episode. Danielle goes over the three mindset hacks to help you grow and scale your practice at every level.  You will learn How to manage feeling inadequate when marketing to people and...

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