Dona international doulas build successful doula businesses based on integrity, commitment and respect. Before you get excited about starting your home based business idea, you first have to make sure you have the right tools in place. With this new 3rd edition of the doula business guide, patty brennan provides freshlyupdated resources and insights into the business side of being a doula. In the birth community i see many doulas advertising and courting the same 10% of the population. As a growing number of endoflife doulas are pioneering new approaches to compassionate support at the other end of the birthdeath continuum, there will be many who can benefit from. I purchased this book back when i was still training to become a doula and i am so glad that i did. Save 40% off when you order six or more copies of any book. With the new 3rd edition of the doula business guide, patty brennan provides freshly updated resources and insights into the business side of being a doula. The usual clients for this kind of business are new parents wouldbe. Postpartum doula training and certification start today. You can claim your free 10step checklist for starting your doula business for an overview of how to begin setting up your business systems. When it comes time to register your business, part of the process will be to check the availability of your business name. It is an easy way to get a high quality contact that is customized to the way that you run your doula business.
Jul 07, 2017 your doula business card needs to serve as a seduction, an invitation to learn more. We will start with the concept of ikigai or joyful purpose and the dtd marketing exercise in your training manual, and then use mind mapping techniques to tap into the creative part of your brain. Solutions for your doula business page 2 yourdoulabag. Doula business consulting doula training and certification. Youll find tips on becoming a doula, doula training strategies, doula marketing tips, doula productivity tips, advice on starting your doula business, and so much more. The doula profession continues to grow and those with business savvy will thrive. Whether youre just starting out or firmly established, achieving and maintaining certification is solid business decision that benefits not just families and our profession, but you as a doula business owner. Getting paid is a problem for many professional doulas, says randy patterson, who set out to change the industry four years ago with her prodoula startup. Its useful for its own sake, as well as complementing the more. We are focused exclusively on the doula profession and have been for over 25 years. These are the perfect note cards to leave with your clients on your last visit. We have heard some confusion from several doulas about how to actually go about doing this, so here is an easy, stepbystep, with pictures, explanation of how to. You will want to stash these books in your doula bag or library to help answer questions from future clients. How a trained labor companion can help you have a shorter, easier, and healthier birth by john h.
Darlene lives in austin, tx with her family and jackhuahua and celebrates her small kitchen appliance and gadget addiction by cooking as many meals as possible without using the stove. Apr 17, 2017 when it comes time to register your business, part of the process will be to check the availability of your business name. How to start a doula service starting your own llc is easy. Most homebased businesses will require some sort of internet connection. Develop your handson skills as a postpartum doula, enabling you to provide the best care possible, and identify strategies for establishing and developing your business.
Sep 20, 2010 starting any career or business is hard work and no this is not a complete guide to running a business but it is a very comprehensive book on what a business looks like for a doula. If you are looking to start your doula business or expand your client base, having a facebook page for yourself is a fantastic way to start. She introduces you to the skills and knowledge necessary in order for you to thrive. Each one reads honored to be your doula on the front and has a blank inside just big enough to leave a small note. Every doulas goals and dreams for her practice are different. I was the only black person and person of color in the training. Discover why this book is required reading for a growing number of doulas of all kinds. Each one reads honored to be your doula on the front and has a. Nov 04, 2015 speaking of backups, if youre going to run a doula business, you need to have a good backup doula system. To accomplish this goal you of course need a card that is memorable in its design, but perhaps the most direct approach is to feature some kind of giveaway on the back of your card that they have to visit the site to receive. Building my sustainable doula practice birth takes a village.
We have put together this simple guide to starting your doula service. Becoming a doula 19 things to do when your doula business. Reading this book will show you different nonprofit, hospitalbased, and communitybased doula models which. Creating a successful motherbaby business by patty brennan this book will go over how to make your startup doula business a success. The doula business guide 2nd edition is the musthave, comprehensive resource for anyone seeking to establish an independent doula business or program.
Your doula business card needs to serve as a seduction, an invitation to learn more. As your business consultant, randy works with you on business strategy, organization, and strategic planning. Below are some guidelines for all doula would be professionals who want to start this business. Tools to create a thriving practice, 3rd edition 2019 the workbook features interactive tools designed to help you plan, organize and grow your business. It will cover how to set up and grow a small business as well as tax concerns.
There is more to starting a business than just registering it with the state. Doula business tips childbirth professionals international. With the new 3rd edition of the doula business guide, patty brennan provides freshly updated resources and insights into the. Starting any career or business is hard work and no this is not a complete guide to running a business but it is a very comprehensive book on what a business. There are countless home based business opportunities just waiting for you to begin. This session brings together your joyful, creative playful mind and your analytical, organizational, goal oriented mind.
After your course there is a period of home study to really cement your learning and of course we advise all our doulas to get out there and gain as much realworld experience as possible. So were hearing that you want to grow your doula business and impact. You can find many free resources online on how to submit a press release, this is a common way to promote your doula business. The landscape for doulas is ever changing, growing, evolving. I had been present for a few births prior to this training. You have found the perfect business idea, and now you are ready to take the next step. The doula business guide meet your next favorite book. Over 300 pages of inspiration and useful information for launching your dream career and making it pay well. Submit a press release to your local news outlets about your business. The 3 keys to starting your end of life doula business areyou must be comfortable with. The secret to a smooth doula business startup the doula.
Doula business basics free course this practical online course is designed for new and seasoned doulas to help you build and grow your business. I had no idea how to go about starting my own business and. Jul 23, 2016 whether youre just starting out or firmly established, achieving and maintaining certification is solid business decision that benefits not just families and our profession, but you as a doula business owner. Its useful for its own sake, as well as complementing the more detailed guidance provided in the doula business guide. Setting yours up will help with your search engine results and get your practice included on map results for local service listings. Kim james has run a successful birth doula business for 16 years in seattle, washington.
Promotional materials these can be white papers, business cards, flyers or other intriguing tools that will get people to pick up the phone and call you. In this regards, it is advised that a doula should advertise her services by giving free parenting talks in prenatal classes. Reading a book in this group will help you understand why and how doula care is so. Great info and i suggest that if you are considering becoming a doula you start with this book first. Whether you take 2 clients a year or 6 a month, birth is unpredictable and its only responsible to have a good backup plan for potential birth overlaps, or in case of illness, etc. A lot of the info in here wasnt applicable to me since i have no desire to start a non profit or doula collective but the info that. Below are some guidelines for all doulawould be professionals who want to start this business. Dec 29, 2018 with this new 3rd edition of the doula business guide, patty brennan provides freshlyupdated resources and insights into the business side of being a doula. Birth and postpartum doula business tips birth arts. See more ideas about business, starting your own business, business marketing. Honored to be your doula note cards, pack of 10 updated design. Choosing a name for your doula business new beginnings.
Doulagivers includes several, invaluable marketing tools when starting your end of life doula practice. My first introduction to doulas was the business of being born documentary on netflix. All the answers you need to know for starting your doula business. Youll learn how to support a new parent in the early weeks, and feel confident in taking care of themselves and their new baby. Several months later i was attending a 3 day training in austin, tx by a dona instructor. How to start a doula business childbirth professionals. Prodoula ceo randy patterson trains doulas in the business of. Doulas 5 effective ways to get more doula clients bellybelly. Starting any career or business is hard work and no this is not a complete guide to running a business but it is a very comprehensive book on what a business looks like for a doula. The intention of the course is to help you focus and take action. They are not required for certification and you do not need to read them cover to cover. Skimmed the book quite a bit since ive read a few howtostartabusiness type books i have dreams.
Most of your business will come from word of mouth eventually. Youll probably do good to verify that your exact business name is not registered as a federal trade mark either. Speaking of backups, if youre going to run a doula business, you need to have a good backup doula system. Well, this board is filled with doula business resources to help you do just that. To accomplish this goal you of course need a card that is memorable in its design, but perhaps the most direct approach is to feature some kind of giveaway on the. Randy patterson has successfully consulted for more than 600 birth workers since 2009 and believes firsthand in the power of oneonone support. See more ideas about doula, doula business and birth doula. Your doula business card creative approaches to attract new. In this regards, it is advised that a doula should advertise her services by giving free parenting talks in.