EP #57 - Timothy Heffron: From Mental Health, Swimming Lessons, to Building a Team That Feels Like Family

Timothy Heffron transformed from a UPS driver to the owner of Swimm With Timm, a comprehensive swim instruction program serving children and adults across multiple locations in Massachusetts. His journey reflects how pursuing passion can lead to fulfillment, while his approach to swimming instruction challenges industry norms by embracing equipment use that builds student comfort and confidence faster.

• Swimm With Timm offers lessons for all ages starting from six months old through adulthood
• Tim grew his business from teaching 7 kids to 80 students before committing full-time in 2018
• Unlike competitors, Swimm With Timm embraces training tools like "bubbles," noodles, and flippers
• Swimming success depends more on psychology than physicality—relaxed bodies naturally float
• Tim openly discusses managing bipolar disorder, BPD, and ADHD while running his business
• The program prioritizes staff retention through benefits, competitive pay, and support systems
• Consistency in instructors creates a better learning environment for students

Learn more about Swimm With Timm at www.swimmwithtimm.com with locations in Peabody, Danvers, and Middleton, Massachusetts.