All business owners had to start at square one with their business. The saying everyone has to start somewhere is so incredibly true. Today we are going to dive into a couple of early business strategies that helped me with my success and put me at ease early on in building my business.

I know I talk a lot about my advice for fellow doulas and what has worked for me. Let’s talk about how I got here. In this week’s podcast, I am 100% transparent about how my pricing has changed from the start, to now, how I created my packages, and much more. If you are just starting your doula business, I go into depth on how I started and hopefully, you can gain some ideas for your own business!

Strategy, strategy, and more strategy. Having a successful doula business does not happen by accident. It takes strategy and going through with your plan to make it happen. We are having a strategy class tomorrow at 12pm EST, the link is below to join: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/doula-mentoring-masterclass

Do you sometimes feel like you are moving up a mountain with your business? Sometimes figuring out these next steps makes you feel like a hot mess, but you will get there in the end! Today we are going to talk about figuring out the next steps that work for you and your doula business!

What determines your value for your business? Is it your skill? Is it the work you put into the business? Is it just you being you? Today we are diving into putting a price on your skills and hard work as well as making sure you are giving yourself the credit you deserve.

Doulas are an essential part of the childbirth process, providing emotional support, advocacy, and education to expectant parents. However, the work of a doula can take a toll on their own bodies and minds.

As a new doula, juggling the demands of a busy schedule, supporting clients, and managing your own self-care can be overwhelming at times. It's important to recognize that burnout is a common experience among doulas, and that there are ways to overcome it.

This is our last episode in “10 Lessons from My First 10 Births” so if you haven’t listened to the other episodes, go give them a listen. With our last two tips, we are talking about processing after some pretty mentally heavy births and keeping your mind open to constantly learning new things no matter how much experience you have.

If you have not listened to the three episodes before this one, make sure to check out the other tips. We are diving into some more tips I learned at the beginning of my doula career. Having a relaxation plan after births is critical for keeping your physical and mental health in check.

If you have not listened to the two episodes before this one, make sure to check out the other tips. We are diving into some of the fifth and sixth tips I learned at the beginning of my doula career. We will be talking about working with providers a doula and having a notebook to keep notes during births.

If you have not listened to the episode before this one, make sure to check in on tips one and two! Today we are diving into some of the third and fourth tips I learned at the beginning of my doula career. The real key to most of these tips is figuring out your priorities and making sure you are not completely putting yourself on the back burner.

Being a doula comes with trials and errors. Today we are diving into some tips I learned at the beginning of my doula career. Stay tuned for the next couple of episodes because we will be discussing 10 tips I learned in my first 10 births.

This is a sister episode to the one before, so if you haven’t listened to that yet, go give it a listen! We will be discussing the boundaries that come with the privilege of owning your own business. Setting boundaries, especially for those who are people pleasers, can be difficult. We will be diving into tips and tricks for setting boundaries not only with clients but with yourself.

As doulas, we're no strangers to the transformative power of birth, and now it's time to channel that same strength and wisdom into building our own businesses. Being your own boss as a doula opens up a world of possibilities, allowing you to shape your practice, serve your clients authentically, and chart your own professional course.

Food is something that can be easily overlooked when looking at preparing for a birth. Taking care of you while also taking care of your clients is important and part of that is making sure you are sustaining yourself for the sometimes long, long labors you are in. This week we are talking about what to eat as a doula to make sure you’re in top shape to help your clients and their babies.

Together, we'll explore the different experiences for both baby and birthing person with early latching. Whether you're a seasoned doula seeking to refine your approach or a new doula eager to learn the ropes, this episode is packed with insights and strategies to help you guide your clients toward successful early latching.

Placenta delivery is not the same for everyone. Some are at higher risks than others and also the location of delivery plays a big part as well. Therefore, it is important to ask your client what they want for their ideal placenta delivery before the birth happens.

No questions are stupid questions. You should have a safe space to know nothing and literally ask anything! Doula trainings do not leave you an absolute expert. There is still a steep learning curve. I would love to be your guide, your coach and your safe place to ask silly or otherwise embarrassing questions!

What are your doula business dreams? What should your doula business look like? How does your doula business make you feel? What are you afraid of in business? These are questions I love to dig into with my coaching doulas. I love to dig into what you’re hoping to build and then HELP you make a plan to build it. Give you a roadmap. But best of all encourage you and remind you of what you’re capable of!

As doulas we need to know how to navigate the line between education, up to date evidence, and policies of the local hospitals and birth centers. Especially when we’re teaching our clients about evidence-based practices like eating during labor that may not be the current policy at their birthing location. Today’s hot topic is eating during labor!